⭐⭐⭐⭐ · ¥100–200/person
Donglaishun has been Beijing's most famous hot pot restaurant since 1903, specializing in the Mongolian-style copper ring pot with clear broth. Unlike the Sichuan spicy hot pot trend, Beijing hot pot uses a mild broth and the focus is on paper-thin hand-sliced lamb dipped in a rich sesame sauce. The charcoal-heated copper ring pot is a dying tradition kept alive here.
['The copper pot is heated with charcoal — sit close to experience the full effect', 'Request the hand-sliced lamb (手切羊肉) over the machine-sliced version', 'The sesame sauce ratio is key — ask the staff to show you the proper mix', 'Go for dinner to see the full atmosphere of the restaurant']
Featured in multiple Beijing food documentaries for its preservation of traditional charcoal hot pot culture
Address (English): 198 Wangfujing St, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Address (Chinese — show to driver): 东城区王府井大街198号
Take Didi (China's Uber equivalent) and show the Chinese address above. Or use the metro — all major Beijing attractions and restaurant districts are well-connected.
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