Begin your foodie journey at Shichahai metro station, where you'll meet your English-speaking guide ready to embark on a culinary adventure. Wander through 1.5 miles (2.5km) of Beijing's historic hutong alleyways, soaking in the city's past while taking delightful breaks to savor local bites.
This hidden gem offers rooftop views of Beijing’s historic bell tower and serves local hotpot in traditional copper pots and filled with a clear broth that highlights the quality ingredients. Thin slices of mutton and beef are quickly cooked in the pot and then dipped in a sauce made with sesame paste…plus grab a pint of local craft beer!
Run by a husband-wife team, this hidden restaurant specializes in spring pancakes, a dish traditionally enjoyed with family during Chinese New Year to celebrate the arrival of spring and a good harvest. Made fresh to order, they are eaten like a burrito and symbolize family reunion and togetherness.
When Beijingers want noodles, there’s only one dish we think about. In fact, we literally call it “Beijing Noodles” because all other noodle dishes are inferior. Visit the Yan family’s 100+ year old home, nestled deep inside a hutong courtyard, to try their made-from-scratch secret recipe.
Litchi was a fantastic tour guide. She was very informative and gave the group great insight on the local community. All the food and beer was delicious. Come with an empty stomach!!
Wonderful tour with Grace. Lots of food to try and I got the full experience even though I am a vegetarian. Brilliant.
Haitao made our experience awesome. Friendly and speaks good English. He made sure that we were all eating good. We were full by the end of the tour.
We met 5 other travelers for a fun and informative walk through old Beijing. We visited 4 small family owned restaurants that each served foods unique to Beijing’s culture. Haitou was our expert guide, who moved us along, sharing tidbits about the delicious food (and drink) we had. A mixture of meats, vegetables, rice, noodles and beer kept us happy and certainly full. Would highly recommend!
We had a very enjoyable and memorable evening with our guide, Grace. She took us to places we would never find if we did without her. We tried many delicious dishes with bottomless supply of local beer. We highly recommend the tour.
Grace was phenomenal! The tour was fantastic and I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone.
Grace was absolutely wonderful and the tour was one of the highlights of our time in Beijing. She was so friendly and genuinely passionate about sharing her city with us. We visited some fantastic local spots that we would never have found on our own, tried delicious food and learnt so much along the way. Grace made the whole experience feel fun, relaxed and personal, and you could tell how much she cared about making sure we had the best time. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. If you’re visiting Beijing, book a tour with Grace :)
What a wonderful way to start my stay in Beijing! A fantastic food tour through the hutongs, with delicious local discoveries, a great atmosphere, and an amazing group. Winnie was an exceptional guide, friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. A truly memorable evening and the perfect introduction to Beijing and its food culture. Highly recommended!
I had a fantastic experience on this food tour! Our guide, Winnie, was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the entire evening. She made everyone feel welcome and created a really enjoyable atmosphere. We visited several great places, tried delicious local food, and learned more about Chinese food culture. Winnie was also very attentive and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. I really enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this tour, especially with Winnie as your guide!
Amazing experience: very very local hidden places, a great variety of really delicious food, and an overall fun entertaining experience! Shoutout to our amazing guide Winnie who really did a wonderful job and who’s full of interesting local knowledge to share with the group! Highly recommend!
We had a fantastic evening with our guide Litchi. The four food spots were great and gave us a great experience of the different food dishes produced within the Beijing hutongs. Litchi was a great host and made it a great evening. Would highly recommend the tour and Litchi as the guide!
We had a fantastic experience with Litchi! Hrr English was excellent, she shared lots of interesting information and created a wonderful atmosphere within the group. Even though we were 12 people, everyone had a great time. The food was delicious and the whole experience felt very authentic. Litchi also made my husband’s birthday extra special by surprising him with a little birthday cake, which was such a lovely gesture. We highly recommend her! An unforgettable experience!
Excellent and must do in Beijing. Well paced, excellent variety of delicious food. Hot pot was my favourite!
I was in the 18:30 group, we visited 4 places, my favorite was the 3rd fandian where they served Mending Roubing, a Beijing speciality. We had a lot of fun in the group. Our guide Haitao was brilliant, he is a Beijing guy and explained a lot. Occasionally we run into the 18:00 group which hasn't finished yet. Coming behind us in some places was a 19:00 tour but from a different operator.
I was in the 18:30 group, we visited 4 places, my favorite was the 3rd fandian where they served Mending Roubing, a Beijing speciality. We had a lot of fun in the group. Our guide Haitao was brilliant, he is a Beijing guy and explained a lot. Occasionally we run into the 18:00 group which hasn't finished yet. Coming behind us in some places was a 19:00 tour but from a different operator.
Grace was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about China and regional foods. Great English! Was great size hroup being just 8 people. More food than we could eat and each restaurant very different. Certainly would not of found these restaurants on our own and great way to try new foods!
The tour was was a good way to experience Beijing from a more local perspective. Grace was a great guide. She was passionate about food, Chinese culture, and engaging with us. She really made sure our expectations were exceeded.
Tao was brilliant, and such a sweet guide. He took us through the hutongs to four classic restaurants, and every single one was as good as the last. Some of us don’t eat beef or pork, and Tao made sure we were well taken care of with good alternatives at each stop, so nobody missed out. It’s a small thing, but it made a big difference for our group. As a lovely finishing touch, he sent us off with some goodies at the end. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you want to eat where the locals do. Thank you, Tao!
A wonderful evening with Haitao discovering the hutongs of Beijing - wonderful food I wouldn’t ever have found on my own and great company with new friends. Haitao was a lovely guide - Friendly and interesting
We had a nice evening with our guide Haitao. I definitely recommend the tour.
Haitao was an extraordinary guide. Warm, friendly, knowledgeable and fun. The food was delicious. Would take the tour again in a heartbeat.
This was our first evening in Beijing and what a good one it was…. Litchi was our guide and what a great guide. Litchi was knowledgeable on the area, food and drink. The Hutong visit was the best. Although there was a little mix up with my booking Litchi was reassuring and made sure everything was ok. Thanks for a great night.
As always, superb food, great to meet new people and a fantastic guide Winnie. She spoke so beautifully and took care in everything she said and the stories she attached to the food.
Great fun, food and drinks. Thank you Haitao!
Haitao as a guide was great. Food was great, places I wouldn’t haven’t taken myself. Booze included. Just a nice evening. Highly recommend.
Great and tasty tour, with an amazing guide (Haitao).
This was a lovely way to spend an evening in Beijing. Instructions and commination were very easy to follow. Our tour was fantastic, and our guide Grace was wonderful throughout. She was very attentive and went above and beyond to ensure we all had a memorable experience. She explained the history behind the hutongs we walked through and with each restaurant dish gave us the history and cultural insight behind them. Highly recommended.
Superb food . Plenty of it . Lovely guide - Grace . Also did breakfast tour and would recommend both as very different
Great experience with Grace as the guide! She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and told us a lot about Chinese food culture, history, and dishes. It was amazing!
This food tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide Grace had so much information and history to share about the area we were in, not just food related, which was great! The places we ate at had delicious local foods and an amazing atmosphere! The tour was such a great way to immerse myself even more in the Beijing culture, highly recommend!
Amazing tour and a great tour guide (HAITAO)!! I had a fun time
Haitao was the most amazing guide I’ve had in a long time. Wow. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Beijing history and the restaurants he took us to. He is exactly the type of person I want guiding me on a tour!! THANK YOU HAITAO
Had an amazing time with Haitao! Great food and even better company :)
Haito was the perfect guide. We got to try a range of different local foods in places we would never have found on our own. His warm personality ensured our mixed group got to know each other and have some great food and genuine laughter over the 4 hours. Exactly why you travel!
Haitao was a great guide, very hospitable! All of the food spots were delicious. A lot of the restaurants were in places you would struggle to find yourself, so definitely worth a try.
Haitao was the best, very informative and lots of fun, food was amazing
Excellent! Loved Hai Tao and the crew
It was our first day in Beijing and Grace gave us an exceptional tour of the Hutong area. We made 4 stops with some info of the local area along the way. Each stop was a different style of Beijing cuisine each as good as the other. Really enjoyed the tour!
We’re incredibly grateful to Grace. At every stop, she walked us through the food and the fascinating history behind each dish. We can’t wait to join her tours in other Chinese cities when we return😋
Great guide - friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable. Picked really good restaurants based on our different dietary restrictions.
This was a most enjoyable evening. Our guide, Haitao, was very knowledgeable, personable and able to answer any questions we had! He explained everything that we were served. The choices of restaurants was very representative of the city and the food culture. Plenty to eat- come hungry! Thank you Haitao!
Great night out with Haitai trying different local foods. Met people from around the world and went to places would never have found. Highly recommended.
Grace was a great guide! I really enjoyed the tour and food at restaurants I'd have never found on my own.
Grace was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable and offered great recommendations.
Haitao was fabulous, the food was great and iI would never have found these eateries on my own! Thank you!
Such a great tour! Haitao was a great guide, and so knowledgeable - also great to meet other travellers.
We had an amazing time on the Beijing food tour! Haitao was a great guide, he was very friendly, funny and entertained us with lots of interesting stories and history about the dishes we had. The food was really good and each restaurant was unique! Would highly recommend
Whenever I travel to a major city, I love to do a walking food tour. This one was especially outstanding. Our guide, Haitao, was knowledgeable about food and history, and the selection of dishes was great. Wandering around the hustings at night chatting to Haitao about local history was fascinating. Unlike many food tours, this one also had free flow beer! We left very full, with more knowledge about China and Beijing, and with a nice little beer buzz too! Great value for money. Best Dish: Door Nail Beer Pie.
Very good tour. Haitao was an excellent guide and he and the 4 restaurants made a huge effort to accommodate (me not eating red meat). Good fun and our last restaurant was in a Hutong house/now restaurant which we would never have found on our own. Definitely recommend this tour.
Amazing tour with great food. Haitao was a great guide
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