Baikui Laohao

Baikui Laohao is one of the most famous Muslim restaurants in Beijing offering roast mutton. In 1780 (the 45th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign) it was set up by a Muslim named Baikui in a small alley opposite Longfusi Temple, Dongcheng District. Roast mutton of Baikui Laohao has well-chosen materials, delicate processes, unique cooking methods and a marvelous flavor.

The mutton used is from a specific part of the sheep with appropriate muscle and fat and is roasted to perfection. Dozens of seasonings such as cloves, mushrooms and a chosen soy sauce and sugar are mixed in proper proportions. Cooked in several processes such as a dipping in broth, pressing, stacking, braising in broth and frying, the braised mutton has a mellow taste and color, is tender and delicious and the unpleasant smell of the mutton is gone.

After the founding of the PRC, Baikui Laohao Restaurant extended its business space on the original location and increased the food variety to include mutton in soy sauce, beef and mutton entrails in soy sauce and chicken in soy sauce. It has developed into to a grand Muslim restaurant offering Muslim food and banquet service.Featured dishes: Braised Mutton in a Pot, Deep-Fried Mutton, Stewed Mutton in Slices, Braised Mutton Maw, Sliced Mutton Maw Soup, Braised Mutton Head and Roast Pigeon.