Jubaoyuan Instant-Boiled Mutton (Niujie)

聚宝源（牛街总店）

Hand-cut lamb dunked in a copper pot

Hours

11:00–22:00

Budget

¥100–120 pp

Address

5-2 Niujie, Xicheng

Niujie is Beijing's Hui Muslim quarter, and Jubaoyuan sits in the middle of it with copper pots on every table. Hand-cut lamb slices go into boiling water for a few seconds, then into sesame sauce. Lunch queues can pass an hour, so grab a number first. It is a halal kitchen, so the usual pairing is tea or soft drinks.