Penglai Pavilion Chinese Restaurant (Chungwen Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.5
Xinqiao Hotel, 4th Floor, No. 2 Dongjiaominxiang
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Xinqiao Hotel, 4th Floor, No. 2 Dongjiaominxiang. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Nine-Turned Intestines, Kung Pao Chicken, Stewed Large Shrimp.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Beijing
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: Xinqiao Hotel, 4th Floor, No. 2 Dongjiaominxiang
- Popular dishes: Nine-Turned Intestines, Kung Pao Chicken, Stewed Large Shrimp, Yu Zhou Mao Xue Wang, Roast Duck
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Dishes
Nine-Turned IntestinesNine-turn intestine is a traditional famous dish, primarily made from pork intestines. After blanching and frying, it is stir-fried with various seasonings and then slowly stewed until fully flavored. The dish has a rich red color and a spiral shape, offering a layered texture.
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, stir-fried with辅料 such as peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated, then quickly stir-fried with fried peanuts and seasonings to create a dish with a bright red color and tender, flavorful texture.
Stewed Large ShrimpOil-braised large shrimp is made with fresh shrimp as the main ingredient. First, the shrimp are fried in hot oil until the shells become crispy, then seasonings are added and the dish is slowly stewed to allow the shrimp meat to fully absorb the sauce, achieving a rich, tender, and juicy texture.
Yu Zhou Mao Xue WangYu Zhou Mao Xue Wang is a Sichuan-style hot pot dish featuring duck blood, tripe, beef intestine, bean sprouts, and tofu skin. Ingredients are blanched or cooked first, then stir-fried with spicy beef tallow base and simmered in broth until flavorful.
Roast DuckRoast duck is one of the特色 dishes of Beijing, made from high-quality meat ducks using a hanging oven roasting method. The finished product has a reddish-gold color, tender meat, and rich flavor.
Meat PattyMeat pie is a traditional delicacy primarily made with pork. Typically, the pork is minced and mixed with seasonings until well blended, then spread onto a flatbread and cooked by baking or pan-frying. The flatbread turns golden and crispy, while the meat filling remains tender and juicy—these two elements combine perfectly, creating an unforgettable taste.
Stir-fried Pork Slices with Mustard GreensJulienned pork tenderloin stir-fried with cilantro, marinated and quickly cooked to keep the meat tender and the cilantro fresh and crisp.
Braised Sea Cucumber with Green OnionScallion-braised sea cucumber is a dish primarily made with rehydrated sea cucumbers and scallions. The sea cucumbers must be soaked beforehand, then cooked together with sliced scallions in a pot, adding ingredients such as chicken stock, soy sauce, and cooking wine. It is slowly stewed over low heat so the sea cucumbers absorb the aroma of scallions and the broth. Finally, it is thickened with a slurry and reduced to a glossy finish.
Sauce-Braised Duck SlicesSauce-braised duck slices is a Chinese dish featuring duck meat sliced and stir-fried with scallions, ginger, garlic, and sweet bean or yellow soy sauce until fragrant and fully cooked.
Premium Soup with Fish MawTop soup with hairtail roe is a dish featuring hairtail roe, the ovaries of hairtail fish, processed into granules. Simmered with premium broth and辅料 like ham and dried mushrooms, it delivers a rich, savory flavor. Cooking requires precise heat control to maintain the tender texture of the roe.
Braised Fish DumplingsBraised fish dumplings are made primarily from fresh mackerel meat, combined with flour and other ingredients. The mackerel is minced and mixed with seasonings such as scallion and ginger to form the filling, which is then wrapped in dumpling wrappers and boiled until ready to serve.