Beijing

Beijing’s regal and sophisticated cuisine reflects its centuries-old reign as the center of Chinese culture, government and commerce. Top chefs from all over the country have come here to cook for the literati and the officials. Each has brought different techniques and flavors, resulting in an amalgamation of China’s many provinces’ best culinary traditions. The harsh cold winters in this northern region make rice production almost impossible, so wheat and other grains are used instead. The people of Beijing love their wheat-based noodles and dumplings. Lamb, beef, onions and peppers are also frequently used in local dishes.

"If you visit Beijing and experience all that it has to offer … its modern, fashionable center, its traditional districts, its amazing historical sites, its thousands and thousands of temples and palaces and its ancient theatre arts, you’re sure to work up an enormous appetite. And there is no better place to sample the widest spectrum of Chinese fare. From imperial favorites to delicious country dishes to exotic specialties of faraway provinces, you can’t beat the variety and quality of food here. Beijing is both a cultural marvel and a food lover’s paradise! "

Appetizers
Rainbow Omelet

Soup
Meatballs Trio in Savory Broth

Entrees
Quick and Easy Sesame Noodles
Mongolian Lamb

Dessert
Baked Banana in Butter Sauce

Chinese Celery

Hoisin Sauce

Stir-Frying