BEIJING HUTONG BREAKFAST TOUR

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1 BEIJING HUTONG BREAKFAST TOUR FOOD TASTING & WALKING TOUR BEIJING HUTONG BREAKFAST TOUR GUIDE **Tour will go to 4-6 stops. Tour itineraries are subject to change** 5. Wangjinglong Market 1. Halal Snacks/Market Xilou Hutong, near Cangjing Guan Hutong Order: fried brown sugar dough ( 2. Lao Tang Restaurant 141 Yonghegong Dajie 141 Order: veggie bun(, pork bun (, crullers (, sweet soymilk ( 3. Pastry Stall Yonghegong Dajie, south of Fangjia Hutong Order: pork & preserved green pancake 4. Douzhi Stall 53 Beixinqiao ErTiao, near Yonghegong Dajie Order: fermented mung bean juice sweet pastry Beixinqiao San Tiao, near Jiangfang Dong Jiadao Order: spicy flatbread 6. Jianbing Stall Yonghegong Dajie near Fangjia Hutong Order: Chinese crepe ( 7. An Nei Lao Ma Shao Mai 112 Andingmen Inner Street, near Cheniandian Hutong 112 Order: steamed beef dumplings ( & pan-fried lamb dumplings ( 8. Exceptional Chef Restaurant 195 Andingmen Inner Street 195 Order: Almond tofu ( tofu (, Fried mung bean 7 1 2&

2 Chinese Restaurants BEIJING RESTAURANT & BAR GUIDE CANTONESE: Lei Garden Excellent Hong Kong style bbq. 2F, Building C, China Central International Trade Center, 6A Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang district.. Tel: Recommendations: roasted pork (, honey bbq pork (, bbq goose (, shrimp dumplings (, custard bun ( YUNNAN: Little Yunnan Small but excellent menu of the region s highlights. 28 Donghuang Chenggen Beijie, Dongcheng district. - - Tel: Recs: shrimp in tea leaves ( hāní chá xiāng xiā, pineapple rice ( bōluó fàn, crossing the bridge noodles ( guòqiáo mǐxiàn, pan-fried Yunnan goat cheese ( 0 xiāngjiān shuǐrǔbǐng DUMPLINGS: Baoyuan Jiaozi Wu Many colored dumplings in homestyle setting. 6 Maizidian Jie, Liangmaqiao, Chaoyang district. 4 Tel: Recommendations: mutton with sour cabbage dumplings (, kungpao chicken dumplings ( 8, purple crispy rice dumplings (, five-color eggplant (1 SICHUAN: Zhang Mama There is no English and often a line at this basic, homestyle restaurant, but it s worth the wait. Use the recs below to order. 76 Jiaodaokou Nan Dajie Recs: Twice cooked pork (, dandan noodles (, bell dumplings (, mapo tofu (, pickled lotus root (, (garlic broccoli PEKING DUCK: Da Dong One of the best versions of the city s signature dish. Building 1-2, 22A Nanxincang Shangwu Dasha, Dongsishitiao. - - C 5 Tel: Recs: lean roast duck (, brined duck liver (, braised eggplant (, prawns in spicy sauce ( International Restaurants XIBEI: Zhen Ai Zhongguo Hidden Xi an eatery w/picture menu. 5F, North Building, China Overseas Plaza, 8 Guanghua Dongli, Chaoyang district. -. Tel: Recs: pork burger ( garlic crushed eggplant (, Chang an fried chicken (, qiugong noodles ( JAPANESE: Hatsune Modern Japanese, ample sake, great ambiance. 3F, S8-30 (opposite Element Fresh, Bldg 8, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu 19 Village 8 S8-30. Tel: SPANISH: Migas Restaurant, rooftop club, bubbly brunch spot all in one. 6F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang district. Subway: Line 10 Tuanjiehu. Tel: MEXICAN: Taco Bar The name says it all for this cheap and delicious restaurant. Courtyard 4, 10 Nan Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang district. 3 Tel: CAFE: Zarah Excellent al fresco spot for a cup of coffee, quick snack and decent wifi. 42 Gulou Dong Dajie, Dongcheng district. 42 Tel: EUROPEAN: Temple Restaurant Good for brunch (or any meal, TRB is one of Beijing s best. 23 Shatan Bei Jie, off Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng district. - 1 Tel: Nightlife VIETNAMESE: Rollbox Authentic Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, as well as top notch coffee and mixed drinks. On the western side of Shoukai Xingfu Plaza on Xindong Lu in Sanlitun. - Tel: COCKTAILS: Tiki Bungalow Rum-based drinks with a taste of Polynesia. 46 Fangjia Hutong, next to Peiping Taphouse on Jiaodaokou Bei Santiao Hutong BREWERY: Great Leap Burgers & pizza meet excellent craft beers.-.. Tel: Pizza location: 45-1 Xinyuan Jie, Chaoyang district. Tel: COCKTAILS 2: Mei Bar Great whiskey options at Rosewood Hotel. 5F, Rosewood Beijing, Jing Guang Centre, Hujialou, Chaoyang District. 5 VIEW BAR: Atmosphere Sunset spot + good cocktails. 80F, China World Summit Wing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. 3 Tel: x 6432 BREWERY 2: Jing A Taproom One of Beijing s original craft breweries, Jing-A is still one of the best. Expect a range of draft beers and good bar food (plus a popular brunch on weekends. Happy hour is 5-7pm Tuesday to Friday. Building B, 1949 The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang District A Taproom

3 15% Off Shanghai, Chengdu & Hong Kong Food Tours Use coupon code UnTourBeijing for 15% off our tours and partner tours in Shanghai, Chengdu & Hong Kong when you book through our website. CAPITAL SPIRITS The world s first baijiu bar, Capital Spirits educates drinkers about the world s most consumed liquor from their hutong. Taxi Directions: 16 Xin Si Hutong, Dongcheng district. 16 Subway: Line 5 Beixinqiao. Tel: GREAT WALL DRIVER English speaking coordinator Patrick helps your organize a private car to the wall for affordable prices and can accommodate groups up to 10 people. Trusted by Embassy staff! @139.com HOTEL EQUIPMENT CENTER All the kitchen utensils, pots and more to fulfill all your Chinese (& Western culinary needs. Taxi Directions: 1 Kaiyangli Yijie, Fengtai District. 1. Subway: Line 4 Beijing South Railway. Tel: MALIANDAO TEA MARKET Four stories of all the tea in China plus all the teaware you could ever want. Taxi Directions: 11 Maliandao Lu, Xicheng district. 11. Subway: Line 7 Wanzi. Tel: ART DISTRICT Chinese contemporary art district with studios, galleries, shops and cafes housed in decommissioned military factories. Taxi Directions: Jiuxianqiao Lu, near Jiuxianqiu Bei Lu No close metro. PAN JIA YUAN ANTIQUE MARKET A great place to browse for real (and fake Chinese antiques, books, comics, recordings, and other souvenirs. Taxi directions: Pan Jia Yuan Lu, Chaoyang District. SILK STREET (FAKE MARKET For knock-offs of bags, shoes, software, clothes & more. Bargain ruthlessly hard, expect verbal abuse & always walk away to get the best price. Taxi Directions: 8 Xiushui Jie, near Yong an Li. 8. Line 1- Yong an Li. THE BULK HOUSE Zero waste and eco-friendly homeware. Natural, organic, reusable, unpackaged products in Gulou. Taxi Directions: 24-2 Gulou Dong Dajie, Dongcheng District Subway: Line 2 Andingmen, Line 8 Shichahai, Line 5 - Beixinqiao BEIJING COOKING SCHOOL Try the hands-on, English-language classesand market tours. 35 Dengcao Hutong, Dongcheng district. 35. Subway: Line 5 Dongsi. Tel: Web: beijingcookingschool.com CHAOWAI MORNING MARKET One of the city s biggest open-air wet marketscheck out the local produce Taxi Directions: Gongti Nan Lu, near Gongti Xi Lu, Chaoyang district... Subway: Line 2 & 6 Chaoyangmen.

4 UnTour Beijing Welcome Packet FOOD TASTING & WALKING TOUR Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat: Old Beijing Dinner Tour Beijing s dinnertime cuisine is so much more than the crowded tourist markets featuring bugs and mystery meat on sticks! Join our small group food tour and eat like an emperor as we explore delicious, traditional dishes shoulder-to-shoulder with local diners in a traditional hutong neighborhood. You ll meet your bilingual guide and small group at a convenient location, then head out to try traditional dishes that Chinese chefs have been perfecting for thousands of years. (NOTE: We do not visit the Wangfujing or Donghuamen Night Markets on this route. We believe China s food is found where locals eat on a regular basis, not at places where eating pre-cooked food at overinflated tourist prices is the norm. Price: US$70/person Time: 7-10pm Glutton Guide Beijing: The Hungry Traveler's Guidebook Glutton Guides offers a comprehensive look at each destination s dining scene. The e-guidebook goes beyond simple restaurant listings and including information on regional cuisine, street food overviews, food-related activities, classes, bar and nightlife information and much more. It s currently available in both Beijing & Shanghai. It s not just where to go, but what to order and how to find the best that a city has to offer in an empowering, engaging electronic format. Available at: Kindle Store & ibooks Stay Connected! WeChat: UnTourFoodTours Facebook: facebook.com/untourfoodtours Massages Tang Massage offers 1-hour Chinese body or foot massages for less than RMB 150 (be warned, they dig deep and speak little English!. 8-2 Jiaodaokou East Street, near Andingmen Inner Street Tel: Review Us! Instagram: instagram.com/untourfoodtours

5 Recipe for Almond Tofu Ingredients (Almond Tofu 1 cup of almond milk (see recipe above 1 cup warm water 1 cup of unsweetened soymilk (or milk 3~4g of agar strips 1 cup water 1 tablespoons crystal sugar or more as needed Ingredients (Almond Milk ½ cup of almonds 1 cup of water Method (Almond Milk You can use regular almond milk from the store, but the best option is to soak ½ cup of almonds overnight in a bowl of water that covers the almonds by about an inch. Drain the almonds from their soaking water and rinse them thoroughly under cool running water. At this point, the almonds should feel a little squishy if you pinch them. Place the almonds in the blender and cover with 1 cup of water. Blend at the highest speed for 2 minutes. Pulse the blender a few times to break up the almonds, then blend continuously for two minutes. Method (Almond Tofu In a small bowl, cover the agar strips with water for 10 minutes. Discard the soaking water and transfer the agar strips to a pot. Add sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar and agar agar are dissolved. Add soymilk (or milk and almond milk and bring the mixture to a boil. Continue stirring until all the ingredients are well combined. Filter the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and transfer the mixture into a large container. Remove any bubbles. Let cool for several hours in a fridge. Once the tofu has set, cut it into cubes and serve it with osmanthus syrup, coconut milk, jam or fresh fruits. Strain the almonds. Line the strainer with either the opened nut bag or cheese cloth, and place over a measuring cup. Pour the almond mixture into the strainer.

6 Recipe for Northeastern Boiled Pork & Cabbage Dumplings ( or Dongbei Baicai Shuijiao Ingredients (Dumpling Wrappers 3 cups flour ~1 cup cold water 1 tsp salt Note: You can also buy premade dumpling wrappers at most Asian grocery stores. Method (Dumpling wrapper Stir the salt into the dough. Create a well and slowly pour in cold water, mixing with your hands and adding water as necessary until the dough no longer sticks to your hand. Knead the dough into a ball. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. When the dough is ready, divide it into small pieces, then roll each piece into a ball. Flatten the ball and using a rolling pin, roll out the edges while constantly turning the dumpling. Ingredients (Dumpling Stuffing 1 cup 30% fatty ground pork 1.5 cups minced cabbage ½ green onion 1 minced clove garlic 1 tsp minced ginger root 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp salt 1 tsp white pepper 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp Chinese rice wine Method (Dumpling stuffing Sprinkle the cabbage with salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. This draws out the water from the cabbage. While the cabbage is sitting, add the green onion, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, white pepper, salt and sugar to the minced pork and mix thoroughly. Wrap the cabbage in a dish towel and squeeze out the excess water. Place the cabbage in a bowl, add the pork mixture to the cabbage and mix thoroughly. Add about 1 tbsp or less of the mixture to the middle of each dumpling wrapper. Pull the bottom half of the wrapper up to meet the top half and pinch in the middle, then crimp one side about one centimeter and attach it to the other side. Repeat two times on each side of the initial middle pinch, then pinch closed any remaining openings. For an easier method, you can take a bowl of water and dip your finger into the bowl, drawing a line of water across the top edge of the dumpling wrapper before pulling up the bottom half and squeezing them together. Flour a bowl or plate to place to dumplings on and make sure they don t touch. When you ve bao or made all the dumplings, set a pot of water to boil. Once it s boiling, add in some of your dumplings and let cook for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Repeat until all the dumplings are cooked. Served hot. You can either serve them with light soy sauce and chopped garlic (the Dongbei tradition or with rice wine vinegar and crushed red peppers.