Huifengtang: Huifengtang Restaurant (Cuiwei Road Branch)

22 Cuiwei Road, Haidian District

Huifengtang is a time-honored brand that has been recognized in Beijing and throughout China for many years. It was first established in 1858 during the reign of the Xianfeng Emperor in the Qing Dynasty. After temporarily closing, it reopened in 1902 with a plaque personally inscribed by the Empress Dowager Cixi. It was one of the "Ba Da Tang" (which literally means "Eight Great Halls") in Beijing in old times and is renowned for its authentic Shandong cuisine, which includes expertly prepared grilled, braised, and stir-fried dishes.

Weilan: Weilan Western Restaurant (near Wanquanhe)

75, Wanquanhe Road, Haidian District

As a Beijing time-honored brand founded in 1919, Weilan is the first privately-owned western restaurant in China, specializing in Russian and French cuisine. The founder, Mr. Zheng Weizhi, served as the head chef at over ten foreign embassies in Beijing and received high praise from former US President Richard Nixon during his visit to China.