Beijing Food Guide
This guide is based on restaurant reviews by Sui Po (Te Chu Sui Po), a certified master chef and food blogger. It features Beijing restaurants that received positive reviews from Sui Po, offering authentic Chinese…
Recommended by Sui Po
This guide is based on restaurant reviews by Sui Po (Te Chu Sui Po), a certified master chef and food blogger. It features Beijing restaurants that received positive reviews from Sui Po, offering authentic Chinese dining experiences for international visitors.
About Sui Po
Sui Po, also known online as "Te Chu Sui Po," is a certified master chef based in Beijing. He previously served as executive chef at Hilton and InterContinental hotels, and trained under master chef Zheng Xiusheng, who prepared state banquets. His restaurant review videos are known for professional and unbiased food critiques, and he has nearly 10 million followers across Chinese social media platforms.
Restaurant Recommendations
1. Shui Yi Fang Fish Restaurant
Cuisine: Northeast Chinese
Address: Near Dixingju, Ande Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Why We Recommend It:
This is a hidden family-run Northeast Chinese restaurant tucked deep in a hutong alley — it doesn't even have a proper front entrance. Navigation apps only lead you to a street-facing window. The restaurant is run by a trained female chef who serves authentic, hearty Northeast dishes with genuine ingredients. Sui Po gave it a rare "all positive" review, praising the kitchen for cooking "with sincerity."
Signature Dishes:
- Pickled Cabbage with Pork Belly
- Songjiang Fish, Northeast Style
- Home-style Fried Pork Cubes
Average Cost: Approximately 97 RMB per person
2. Liu Lin Roast Duck Restaurant
Cuisine: Beijing Cuisine — Roast Duck
Address: 15A Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Why We Recommend It:
This is a decades-old affordable roast duck restaurant offering authentic Beijing duck at reasonable prices — a high-value option for experiencing genuine Peking duck. Sui Po made a dedicated video recommending it, praising the consistent quality and accessible pricing, making it a great choice for everyday diners.
Signature Dishes:
- Beijing Roast Duck
- Home-style Dishes
Average Cost: Budget-friendly
3. San Yang Cai
Cuisine: Chongqing Jianghu Cuisine (Sichuan-style)
Address: Inside the North Gate of Workers' Stadium, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Why We Recommend It:
San Yang Cai is a representative restaurant for Beijing's jianghu cuisine — the bold, rustic dishes associated with the "rivers and lakes" of Chinese popular culture. Located in the trendy Workers' Stadium area, it covers 2,700 square metres and seats more than 400 guests. The red-themed decor suits various banquet occasions. Sui Po featured it in his "memory series," calling the jianghu dishes authentic and distinctive.
Signature Dishes:
- Jianghu Cuisine Series
- Chongqing-style Specialties
Average Cost: Good value for money
4. Chu Yi Xiao Hu Nan
Cuisine: Hunan Cuisine
Why We Recommend It:
This husband-and-wife Hunan restaurant received a strong recommendation from Sui Po on Douyin in November 2025. Dishes to try include cumin lamb, dry-pot potatoes, and the three-ingredient Hunan hot pot. The video went viral and caused wait times of over 1.5 hours. Everything is wok-fried to order with intense heat. Online reviewers have called it "the ceiling of canteen-level food."
Signature Dishes:
- Cumin Lamb
- Dry-pot Potatoes
- Three-ingredient Hunan Hot Pot
- "Bandit" Pig Liver
Note: Expect long waits. Consider visiting during off-peak hours.
5. Zhi Mei Lou
Cuisine: Shandong Cuisine (one of Beijing's historic Eight Great Restaurants)
Address: Beijing (please check for the current address before visiting)
Why We Recommend It:
Zhi Mei Lou is one of Beijing's historic "Eight Great Restaurants" — a time-honoured brand with a long history. After a recent visit, Sui Po recommended the signature spicy prawns and called them "great value." This is an excellent place to experience traditional Shandong cuisine and the culture of Beijing's historic restaurant heritage.
Signature Dishes:
- Spicy Prawns
- Classic Shandong Dishes
Features: Time-honoured brand, traditional Shandong cuisine
6. Ji Jia Xiao Guan
Cuisine: Home-style Chinese Cuisine
Address: Shop 16, Building 16, Yuhuayuan Erli East Gate, Daxing District, Beijing
Why We Recommend It:
This is a small restaurant where you can simply "eat comfortably" — a quality that prompted Sui Po to make a dedicated video about it. Located in Daxing District, it serves home-style dishes in a relaxed setting, ideal for casual dining. Sui Po's assessment: restaurants like this "are truly hard to come by."
Features: Comfortable dining experience, home-style flavours
7. Jin Shan Xiao Guan
Cuisine: Sichuan Cuisine
Why We Recommend It:
This Sichuan restaurant is run by Sui Po's apprentice. Sui Po featured it in a video showing how he teaches his student to cook. Dishes including spicy chicken, boiled fish in chilli oil, and stir-fried pig kidney are all showcased — aromatic and tempting. The spicy chicken is fried fresh to order: the meat stays moist with a light crunch, and the fragrance, heat, and numbing sensation all hit at once.
Signature Dishes:
- La Zi Ji (Spicy Chicken)
- Boiled Fish in Hot Chilli Oil
- Stir-fried Pig Kidney
Features: Master-apprentice heritage, authentic Sichuan flavours
8. Mo Restaurant
Cuisine: Innovative Chinese Cuisine
Recognition: Michelin One Star
Why We Recommend It:
Mo Restaurant is a Michelin-starred Beijing restaurant. Sui Po visited and reviewed the sweet and sour pork (119 RMB). As a certified master chef, Sui Po offered professional commentary on this classic dish's preparation, concluding that the Michelin star is well-deserved. Recommended for visitors who want to experience refined Chinese cuisine at a high level.
Signature Dishes:
- Sweet and Sour Pork (119 RMB)
Average Cost: Higher-end
Tips for Dining Out
Reservations: Popular restaurants like Chu Yi Xiao Hu Nan and Mo Restaurant require advance reservations or a visit during off-peak hours.
Spiciness: Sichuan and Hunan dishes are spicy. If you can't handle heat, let the staff know when you order.
Payment: Most restaurants accept WeChat Pay, Alipay, and cash.
Language: We recommend downloading a translation app or having your destination's address written in Chinese before you go.
Disclaimer
This guide is compiled from Sui Po's restaurant review videos and publicly available information. Restaurant details — including addresses, pricing, and opening hours — may change. Please verify the latest information through official channels before visiting.
Last Updated: June 2026
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