Lao Xiamen Food Hall (Gu Lou Branch)
北京菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 26, Di'anmen Outer Street

Dishes
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, supplemented by peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chilies. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried together with roasted peanuts and spices, finally seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar.
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.
Sweet Pickled GarlicSugarcane garlic is a traditional Chinese side dish made primarily from fresh garlic. The preparation involves soaking and drying the garlic cloves, then marinating them with sugar, vinegar, and other seasonings until the cloves become transparent and take on an amber color. Sugarcane garlic has a crisp texture and a sweet yet slightly sour taste.
Braised Pork Knuckle with筋Red-braised pig trotter tendons and ribs, a dish featuring pork trotter tendons and ribs simmered with scallions, ginger, star anise, soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar until tender and the broth thickens.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Lamb Soup with FlatbreadLamb and noodle soup is a traditional delicacy made primarily with lamb and flatbread. The preparation involves stewing lamb to create a rich broth, then breaking the flatbread into pieces and soaking them in the soup so they absorb the flavorful liquid. Finally, garnishes such as cilantro and chili powder are added to enhance the taste.
RoujiamoRoujiamo is a Chinese snack made from baked flatbread and slow-cooked pork that is perfectly balanced between fat and lean. The cooked pork is chopped, mixed with spices and sauce, then stuffed into a split flatbread.
Cucumber ChickenHulu Chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with a whole chicken and a gourd. The chicken is marinated and then stuffed into the gourd, deep-fried until golden and crispy, and then steamed to finish. The result is a dish with a crispy, fragrant exterior and tender, juicy chicken inside.
Sour Spicy CucumberSour and spicy cucumber is a cold dish primarily made with cucumber. After washing, the cucumber is sliced or smashed, then mixed with garlic, chili, vinegar, salt, sugar, and other seasonings. The preparation typically does not require heating—just season and serve directly.
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.