Fangzhuanchang No. 69 Zhajiangmian

方砖厂69号炸酱面（方砖厂胡同店）

Michelin-listed Beijing zhajiangmian with a dozen toppings

Hours

Varies by branch; the Nanluoguxiang shop was open at 9:30 am (Nov 2024 review). Check on site

Budget

¥30–60 pp

Address

1 Fangzhuanchang Hutong, Dongcheng (lane west of Nanluoguxiang's north end)

A hutong noodle shop that made its name on one dish, Beijing zhajiangmian. Thick noodles, the sauce on the side, and a plate of toppings (cucumber, soybeans, celery, radish) that you mix yourself. The sauce is less sweet and saltier than the Korean-Chinese jjajangmyeon version, with surprisingly chunky pork. It was on the Michelin Guide Beijing's first Bib Gourmand list in 2019 and now has several branches around Nanluoguxiang and the city.