Fangzhuan 69 No. Fried Noodles (Yonghe Palace Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.1
Building 1, No. 59 Yonghegong Street, Dongcheng District (for authentic Beijing zhajiangmian, go to Fangzhuanchang)
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 Building 1, No. 59 Yonghegong Street, Dongcheng District (for authentic Beijing zhajiangmian, go to Fangzhuanchang). 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: Emperor Qianlong's Cabbage, Beijing-style Tripe Stir-fry, Aromatic sesame oil with bamboo shoots.
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: Building 1, No. 59 Yonghegong Street, Dongcheng District (for authentic Beijing zhajiangmian, go to Fangzhuanchang)
- Popular dishes: Emperor Qianlong's Cabbage, Beijing-style Tripe Stir-fry, Aromatic sesame oil with bamboo shoots, Our Zhajiang Noodles, Fangzhuang Square Plum Drink
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Dishes
Emperor Qianlong's Cabbage乾隆白菜 is a cold dish made primarily from Napa cabbage leaves, seasoned with sesame sauce, aged vinegar, sugar, salt, and other seasonings. The preparation involves washing and tearing the cabbage leaves into small pieces, mixing them with the seasonings, refrigerating to marinate, and finally sprinkling with sesame seeds.
Beijing-style Tripe Stir-fryBeijing-style tripe stir-fry is a traditional Beijing snack made from beef or lamb tripe, sliced and briefly blanched in boiling water, then dipped in a sauce of garlic paste, cilantro, chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar.
Aromatic sesame oil with bamboo shootsBamboo shoots peeled and shredded, then mixed with sesame oil. Main ingredients are bamboo shoots and sesame oil. Simply combine the shredded bamboo shoots with a suitable amount of sesame oil and enjoy.
Our Zhajiang NoodlesZhajiangmian features hand-pulled noodles with a savory meat sauce made from minced pork, seasoned with doubanjiang and sweet bean sauce, plus shredded cucumber and carrot. Toss the cooked noodles with the sauce and fresh vegetables for a flavorful dish.
Fangzhuang Square Plum DrinkFangzhuang Square's sour plum soup is made primarily from black plums, hawthorn, and dried tangerine peel, with licorice and osmanthus as additives. After soaking, boiling, filtering, and cooling, it becomes a deep brown liquid with fruity and herbal aromas.
Grandpa's Zhajiang NoodlesZhajiangmian features hand-pulled noodles tossed with a savory sauce made from minced pork, yellow bean paste, and sweet flour sauce, topped with cucumber ribbons, carrot strips, and bean sprouts. Cooked noodles are mixed with the sauce and vegetables, then garnished with chopped green onions or garlic.
Dad's Fried Sauce NoodlesZhajiangmian features hand-pulled noodles tossed with a savory meat sauce made from minced pork, yellow bean paste, sweet flour sauce, scallions, ginger, garlic, and cucumber ribbons.
Old Beijing Apricot Seed TofuOld Beijing apricot tofu is a cold dish made primarily from sweet almonds. Almonds are ground, boiled with water, strained, then mixed with starch or agar, cooled and set into a tofu-like shape. It has a semi-transparent appearance, delicate texture, and smooth taste.
Beijing-style Tripe NoodlesOld Beijing tripe noodles is a traditional Beijing snack, primarily made with pig's stomach and vermicelli. The pig's stomach is sliced into fine strips and quickly stir-fried to maintain its tender texture, then cooked together with boiled vermicelli and seasoned with appropriate condiments to create a distinctive Beijing flavor.
Labas GarlicLabazhi garlic is a traditional pickled dish, primarily made with garlic and vinegar. The preparation involves placing peeled garlic cloves into a sealed jar, pouring vinegar over them, sealing the jar, and storing it in a cool place until the garlic turns green and is ready to eat.
Noodle Soup with MeatballsA dish where pork or beef is minced, seasoned, shaped into balls, and poached in boiling noodle soup. Main ingredients include meat filling, flour, scallions, and ginger. First boil the noodle soup, then gently add the meatballs; they're done when they float to the surface.
Reviews
- sharp_cobraThe zhajiang noodles were seriously legit — super flavorful sauce, not greasy at all, and the noodles had that perfect chewy bite. The little chunks of pork were super generous too, honestly so satisfying. Place was packed when we went, so heads up if you hit it on a weekend you might end up waiting a bit. But the staff was really on it — kept refilling our noodles and sauce without us even asking. The whole vibe felt super old-school Beijing, kinda retro and cozy. Definitely try their hand-rolled noodle set with the Laba garlic on the side, it really takes the flavor up a notch. Overall such a comfortable experience, I'd come back for sure.
