Barbecued Onions and Zhima Bao (Sesame Buns)
Reviewed in: Shunyi
Sliced onions are salted and generously sprinkled with ground black pepper, then roasted on a roadside barbecue pit. Paired with warm sesame buns, it’s a delicious opener to a dinner of assorted chuanr. RMB 10 for a plate of onions and RMB 2 per sesame bun at Yuji Barbecue and Beer.
Breakfast Burrito
Reviewed in: Beixinqiao
“Breakfast” and “burrito” might not sound like two words that should go together, but Grandma’s Kitchen makes it work. For RMB 42, you get two generous wraps filled with scrambled egg, cheese, and a choice of bacon or ham accompanied by a homemade tomato salsa.
Lemon Meringue Tart
Reviewed in: Sanlitun
This lemon meringue tart features short and crumbly pastry, a tangy, velvety curd, lightly-torched peaks of meringue, and a gold-stamped chocolate square. Delicious as an afternoon snack. RMB 30 at any branch of Comptoirs de France.
River Shrimp with Fragrant Leek
Reviewed in: Shunyi
The crunchy, lightly-salted shrimp paired well with Chinese leek sprouts bursting with color. One serving would suit a family of four as accompaniment to one or two other main dishes. RMB 59 at Meizhou Dongpo.
Dishes tried-and-tested by Dana Cosio-Mercado, Oscar Holland, and Aisling O’Brien. Want to take a bite for yourself? See Directories for restaurant listings. Got a suggestion? Send us a photo and a description to editor@beijing-kids.com
This article originally appeared on p27 of the beijingkids November 2013 issue.
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