Zhi Guang Yuan Beijing Snacks (Ma Lian Dao Branch)
北京菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 9 Malian Road

Dishes
Five-Spice Braised BeefFive-spice braised beef is a dish made primarily from beef, marinated with various spices and seasonings, then slowly stewed. It has a rich brown color, tender and juicy meat with clear texture that melts in the mouth, and an aromatic fragrance.
Layered Shredded Sugar Fire CakeQian Ceng Shui Si Tang Huo is a traditional Chinese pastry made primarily from flour, brown sugar, and oil. By repeatedly folding the dough, a layered fire cake is created, then baked until golden and crispy. Each layer is evenly coated with brown sugar, giving the pastry a satisfyingly crisp exterior and a sweet, rich filling.
Creamy Milk YogurtNai Pi Zi Yogurt is a dairy dish primarily made from fresh milk and yogurt starter. The preparation involves heating the milk to an appropriate temperature, adding the yogurt starter, mixing thoroughly, and allowing it to ferment until it sets, forming a thick layer of cream on the surface. It has a delicate texture and a rich yogurt flavor.
Fried Small Yellow CroakerFried small yellow croaker is a deep-fried dish primarily made with small yellow croaker. After cleaning the fresh fish, marinate it with cooking wine and salt for a while, then coat it lightly with starch or batter before frying in hot oil until golden and crispy.
Steamed glutinous rice cakeZeng Gao is a traditional Chinese dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and red dates. The preparation involves soaking the glutinous rice, steaming it until cooked, then mixing it with red dates and steaming again in a zeng (a traditional steaming vessel) until the rice and dates are fully blended, resulting in a soft, sticky, and sweet texture.
Secret-Recipe Chicken FeetBraised chicken feet are marinated or stewed with various spices and seasonings after blanching, using soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger, garlic, star anise, Sichuan pepper, and sometimes chili or doubanjiang for flavor.
Vegetarian Fire香包Vegetarian fire香包 is made by wrapping a variety of vegetarian fillings, including mushrooms, carrots, wood ear mushrooms, and bean sprouts, in tofu skin. After being rolled and steamed or pan-fried, it offers a rich and layered taste.
Purple Light Roast DuckPurple light roast duck is made from Beijing ducks, marinated and roasted in a挂炉. The skin is crispy and the meat tender, usually served with lotus leaf pancakes, sweet bean sauce, scallions, and cucumber strips.
Old Beijing Roast LambOld Beijing roasted mutton is a traditional Beijing dish, primarily made with mutton. The preparation involves cutting the mutton into pieces, marinating it with a special seasoning, and then roasting it until golden and crispy.
Sweet and Sour CucumberSweet and sour pickled cucumbers are a cold dish made from fresh mini cucumbers, sliced or smashed, then mixed with sugar, vinegar, and salt to marinate. No heating is involved, preserving the crisp texture.
Sour Stir-Fried Egg with Wood Ear MushroomsSweet and sour wood ear is a home-style dish made primarily with beef tenderloin, eggs, scallions, ginger, and other ingredients. The preparation involves slicing the meat, marinating it, mixing it with beaten egg liquid, stir-frying, and finally adding vinegar and soy sauce for seasoning. Scallions and ginger are sprinkled just before serving.
Sesame Sauce FlatbreadSesame paste flatbread is made primarily from flour, combined with sesame paste, oil, and other seasonings. The dough is fermented, wrapped around a sesame paste filling, then brushed with sesame seeds and baked until golden and crispy.