Authentic Beijing Snacks at the heart of CBD

Located on ChaoWai DaJie, Dao Jia Chang is a perfect place for Beijing snack lovers. With the name that means “have dinner at home”, you can imagine that this is a homely place. Upon entering the restaurant, I felt as if I was taken back to 1930s Beijing, with waiters dressed charmingly in old-style outfits, kitschy paintings on the walls, and most importantly, the smells of every authentic Beijing snacks that filling the air.

TYou can find all the traditional Beijing special snacks for a quick meal. My favorite, and one of the best-known dish, is zha jian mian - homemade noodles with diced pork and raw veggies topped off in a fried soybean sauce. At RMB 8, there’s enough food for a small meal. The noodles at Dao Jia Chang are made-from-scratch to ensure the freshest taste. Be sure to try it at least once, for it is favorite local dish.

Take a look around for something you like, Although the shop assistants cannot speak English, you can select your favorite dish from their menu. The average expense for each person at the restaurant is about RMB 35 for a full meal. And you get to eat like the locals.

What I appreciate

Zha jiang mian

What customers appreciate

A large selection of authentic Beijing snacks