BeiJing LiQun Roast Duck (Qian MenDian)
What the experts agree on
This legendary hutong institution serves exceptional roast duck that justifies the cramped, gritty setting and occasional chaos—book ahead or arrive early, as locals and tourists alike queue for the signature dish in its atmospheric warren of dim,
“As you walk in to this compact courtyard restaurant, you're greeted by the fine sight of rows of ducks on hooks glowing in the ovens.”
– Lonely Planet
"the roast duck would quickly calm him down: juicy and crispy-skinned, hot and fresh from the on-site wood-fired oven, the birds here truly can't be beat." Full review