Li Ji Old Beijing Steamed Buns (Pan Jia Yuan Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.1
Panjiayuan Market, Panjiayuan Road
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 Panjiayuan Market, Panjiayuan Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Savory Twisted Dough, Signature Baked Flatbread, Szechuan Salt Sugar Fire Cake.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: Panjiayuan Market, Panjiayuan Road
- Popular dishes: Savory Twisted Dough, Signature Baked Flatbread, Szechuan Salt Sugar Fire Cake, Grilled Cold Noodles, Beef Flatbread
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Dishes
Savory Twisted DoughSalty sesame twist is a traditional snack made from flour, salt, water, and a little oil. The dough is rolled, cut into strips, twisted, and deep-fried to golden perfection—crispy outside, tender inside.
Signature Baked FlatbreadA signature baked flatbread made from flour, fermented with yeast, rolled into dough, and filled with sesame seeds, scallions, or meat, then baked. Crispy outside, soft inside, rich in flavor.
Szechuan Salt Sugar Fire CakeSichuan pepper salt sugar fire cake is a pastry made primarily from flour, fried or baked and sprinkled with Sichuan pepper salt and powdered sugar. The dough is rolled into a round shape, deep-fried until golden and crispy, then dusted with salt and sugar while hot for a savory-sweet flavor.
Grilled Cold NoodlesGrilled cold noodles is a snack primarily made with cold noodles. The preparation involves placing the cold noodles on a grill, adding ingredients such as eggs and sausages, grilling until the surface turns golden and crispy, then brushing with sauce and sprinkling with green onions and cilantro.
Beef FlatbreadBeef baozi is made with a flour-based dough for the skin, filled primarily with minced beef seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other seasonings. The filling is wrapped in the dough, flattened into a round shape, and then pan-fried or baked in an oven until both sides are golden brown. The crust becomes crispy while the filling remains flavorful and aromatic.
Sugar-coated CrispA traditional Chinese pastry made from flour, lard or vegetable oil, and granulated sugar. The dough is rolled, folded, and baked to create layered crisp pastry with a sweet filling inside, crispy outside and fragrant within. Proper heat control ensures a golden color and flaky texture.
Red Date ZongziRed date zongzi is made primarily from glutinous rice and pitted red dates, wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed. The rice and dates are mixed, filled into the leaves, tied, then boiled in water until cooked.
Pineapple Baked BunPineapple bao is a pastry made with flour dough wrapped around sweet filling, topped with sesame seeds and baked. Main ingredients include flour, sugar, oil, and pineapple pieces, sometimes with coconut or nuts for texture. The dough is rolled into rounds, filled, sealed, flattened, brushed with egg wash, and baked until golden.
Red Bean PastryRed bean pastries are snacks made primarily from flour, with a flaky crust formed by adding oil and sugar, and filled with red bean paste. To prepare, roll the dough into a thin sheet, wrap it around the red bean filling, seal the edges tightly, flatten the shape, and bake in an oven until the surface turns golden brown.
Sesame Paste FlatbreadSesame sauce bao is a flour-based flatbread baked or pan-fried to a crispy exterior and soft interior, filled with seasoned sesame paste and often served with scallions and cucumber strips for a rich flavor.