The Top 10 Beijing Foods You Must Try

1.        Beijing Roast Duck - is the epitome of Beijing cuisine and the dish you must try when visiting Beijing, mostly esteemed for the thin, crispy skin, sauces and accompaniments will vary between restaurants

2.        Jiaozi — Chinese Dumplings - plate of Jiaozi with a soy sauce, vinegar and chili dip is synonymous with Northern Chinese cuisine, some of the tastiest dumplings (and most interesting experiences) can be found in smaller, less conspicuous family eateries where dumplings are the only thing on the menu

3.        Jing Jiang Rousi — Shredded Pork in Beijing Sauce - incredibly popular with local Beijingers, it originated in the capital, sliced pork cooked in a sweet bean sauce, served with soy bean wraps

4.        Noodles with Soybean Paste — Zhajiang Mian - very popular when it comes to traditional Beijing cuisine, three main ingredients: wide hand-pulled noodles, vegetable pieces, and pork, Vegetables vary seasonally, It is an ideal lunch time snack for visitors short on time, inexpensive

5.        Mongolian Hotpot - a dish that's history dates back over 1,000 years, involve sitting around a large pot of boiling soup, in which you cook your own food, involves a large amount of lamb, any number of meats, vegetables, and breads are available

6.        Donkey Burgers - Shredded donkey meat is served in a piping-hot, crunchy bun with a green pepper relish, contrast between the succulent meat, crunchy bun, and sweet relish make it incredibly tasty

7.        Dry Wok Potato Wedges - Slices of potato, crispy pork, and chilies simmer in an iron pot sat atop an open flame, sliced onions that is hidden underneath slowly caramelizes in oil, best enjoyed during the colder months, but is popular with locals all year round, Any of the rows of restaurants along Ghost Street will serve this dish

8.        Tudou Si — Shredded Potato - great option for potato lovers, stir-fried with green peppers and seasoning, can be served hot or cold, coated in a sweet gloss which give the dish its flavor

9.        Rolling Donkey -  dish doesn't actually contain meat of any kind, let alone donkey, kind of traditional Beijing snack with a soft skin made of glutinous rice flour and a red bean stuffing

10.   Tuckahoe Pie -  traditional paper-thin snack in the shape of a full moon, consists of a basic pancake wrapped in sugar, honey, and an assortment of nuts, The herb tuckahoe has many medicinal properties, Multiple food stalls and shops can be found along Wangfujing Snack Street