🍜 Guía gastronómica de Pekín

Pekín es el centro político y cultural de China, una antigua capital con una tradición gastronómica milenaria. Desde la cocina imperial hasta los puestos callejeros de los hutongs, la cultura culinaria de Pekín combina la sofisticación real con la vitalidad popular.

📍 China · 17 platos por descubrir

Platos imperdibles en Pekín

Peking Duck

Pato laqueado de Pekín

北京烤鸭 · Běijīng Kǎo Yā

El plato chino más famoso del mundo: pato crujiente asado y envuelto en panqueques.

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Zha Jiang Mian

Zha Jiang Mian

炸酱面 · Zhà Jiàng Miàn

Tallarines gruesos con salsa de pasta de soja fermentada y cerdo—el alma de Pekín.

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Shuan Yang Rou

Shuan Yang Rou

涮羊肉 · Shuàn Yáng Ròu

Thinly sliced lamb swished in a bubbling copper hot pot and dipped in fragrant sesame sauce — Beijing's winter essential.

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Jing Jiang Rou Si

Jing Jiang Rou Si

京酱肉丝 · Jīng Jiàng Ròu Sī

Cerdo desmenuzado salteado en salsa de soja dulce, servido con envoltorios de tofu.

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Lu Zhu Huo Shao

Lu Zhu Huo Shao

卤煮火烧 · Lǔ Zhǔ Huǒ Shāo

A hearty stew of pork offal, firm tofu, and flatbread in a soy-based broth — Beijing's most iconic street food.

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Dou Zhi

Dou Zhi

豆汁儿 · Dòu Zhī

A fermented mung bean drink with a pungent sour flavor — Beijing's most challenging (and beloved) traditional drink.

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Jiao Quan

Jiao Quan

焦圈 · Jiāo Quān

Crispy, ring-shaped deep-fried pastries that are the perfect companion to Beijing's fermented mung bean drink.

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Bao Du

Bao Du

爆肚 · Bào Dǔ

Quick-boiled lamb or beef tripe served with a fragrant sesame dipping sauce — a Beijing street food classic.

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Chao Gan

Chao Gan

炒肝儿 · Chǎo Gān

A thick, garlicky stew of pork liver and intestines — Beijing's most controversial and beloved breakfast.

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Wan Dou Huang

Wan Dou Huang

豌豆黄 · Wān Dòu Huáng

A delicate chilled dessert made from yellow peas — smooth, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth.

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Lü Da Gun

Lü Da Gun

驴打滚 · Lǘ Dǎ Gǔn

Soft glutinous rice rolls filled with sweet red bean paste and dusted with soybean flour — a playful Beijing snack.

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Ai Wo Wo

Ai Wo Wo

艾窝窝 · Ài Wō Wō

Steamed glutinous rice balls filled with sweet fillings — a delicate imperial court snack turned Beijing street food.

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Tang Er Duo

Tang Er Duo

糖耳朵 · Táng ěr Duǒ

Deep-fried twisted pastries coated in golden sugar syrup — a sweet, sticky Beijing indulgence.

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Men Ding Rou Bing

Men Ding Rou Bing

门钉肉饼 · Mén Dīng Ròu Bǐng

Thick, juicy beef meat pies shaped like the studs on Beijing's ancient city gates.

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San Bu Zhan

San Bu Zhan

三不沾 · Sān Bù Zhān

A Zen-like dessert of egg yolk, sugar, and starch — it doesn't stick to the plate, the chopsticks, or your teeth.

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Gong Ting Nai Lao

Gong Ting Nai Lao

宫廷奶酪 · Gōng Tīng Nǎi Lào

A smooth, subtly sweet fermented milk dessert — Beijing's imperial version of panna cotta.

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Bing Tang Hu Lu

Bing Tang Hu Lu

冰糖葫芦 · Bīng Táng Hú Lú

Candied hawthorn berries on a stick — Beijing's most iconic street snack, sweet, sour, and dazzlingly red.

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Mejores barrios gastronómicos

Wangfujing Snack Street

Wangfujing is Beijing's most famous shopping street, and its side alleys are packed with food stalls offering everything from Peking Duck to scorpions on a stick. Tourist-oriented but undeniably exciting.

Imperdible： Bing Tang Hu Lu, lamb skewers, Beijing yogurt

Gulou (Drum Tower) Area

The area around the Drum Tower and Bell Tower is one of Beijing's most atmospheric neighborhoods, with hutong alleyways hiding excellent traditional restaurants and modern fusion spots.

Imperdible： Chao Gan at Yao Ji, Zha Jiang Mian at Hai Wan Ju

Niu Jie (Ox Street) Muslim Quarter

Beijing's Muslim Quarter is home to the city's best lamb dishes. The area around Niujie Mosque has been a food destination for centuries, offering some of the most authentic Old Beijing flavors.

Imperdible： Shuan Yang Rou at Jubaoyuan, Bao Du, Lvdagun

3天Pekín美食行程

Día 1: Imperial Beijing

🌅 Mañana Start with Dou Zhi and Jiao Quan at Yin San near Tianqiao for the authentic Old Beijing breakfast experience.
🌞 Almuerzo Peking Duck at Quanjude or Da Dong. Order the full experience — skin with sugar, then wrapped pancakes.
⛅ Tarde Walk Wangfujing Snack Street. Try Bing Tang Hu Lu and other street snacks from the vendors.
🌙 Cena Jing Jiang Rou Si and other classics at a restaurant near Wangfujing.

Día 2: Hutong Food Adventure

🌅 Mañana Chao Gan at Yao Ji near Gulou. Explore the Drum Tower area hutongs.
🌞 Almuerzo Zha Jiang Mian at Hai Wan Ju. Add extra cucumber shreds and garlic.
⛅ Tarde Visit Niu Jie (Ox Street) Muslim quarter. Try Bao Du and Lv Da Gun.
🌙 Cena Shuan Yang Rou (hot pot) at Jubaoyuan or Dong Lai Shun.

Día 3: Old Beijing Deep Dive

🌅 Mañana Visit Huguosi Temple snack market. Try Wan Dou Huang, Ai Wo Wo, and Tang Er Duo.
🌞 Almuerzo Lu Zhu Huo Shao at Xiao Chen. A truly local experience.
⛅ Tarde Take a Peking Duck cooking class or visit the Beijing Food Museum.
🌙 Cena San Bu Zhan and Gong Ting Nai Lao at Fangshan in Beihai Park for the imperial finale.

Preguntas frecuentes

❓ Is Beijing food always spicy?

No! Unlike Sichuan food, traditional Beijing cuisine is rarely spicy. It emphasizes savory, salty, and sweet flavors — bean paste, soy sauce, sesame, and garlic are the base flavors.

❓ What's the most authentic Beijing breakfast?

The classic Old Beijing breakfast is Dou Zhi (fermented mung bean drink) with Jiao Quan (crispy fried rings) and pickled vegetables. But not everyone's palate can handle it — try Chao Gan (stewed liver) for a gentler introduction.

❓ Where can I find the best Peking Duck?

Quanjude (founded 1864) and Bianyifang (founded 1416) are the historic originals. Da Dong offers a modern interpretation with a thinner, crispier skin. All three are excellent.

❓ Is vegetarian food available in Beijing?

Yes. Beijing has a strong Buddhist vegetarian tradition. Many dishes in Beijing cuisine — Wan Dou Huang, Zha Jiang Mian (hold the meat), Jiao Quan, and most snacks — are naturally vegetarian or can be made so.

❓ What's the best time to visit Beijing for food?

Autumn (September-October) offers the best weather and seasonal ingredients like hairy crab. Winter (November-February) is the best time for Shuan Yang Rou and Bing Tang Hu Lu.