Durian & Vanilla Double-layered Ice Cream is an ice cream that combines durian, a fruit unique to Southeast Asia, with vanilla, a flavor widely enjoyed around the world. This dessert is served at Venchi, a long-established Italian gelato brand located in the Sanlitun district of Beijing, China. It is characterized by allowing customers to enjoy both the exotic taste of durian and the traditional sweetness of vanilla at the same time. This ice cream offers a fusion of Eastern and Western culinary cultures in a single cone, making it noteworthy even in multinational cities.
Malatang is a spicy soup dish that originated in Sichuan Province, China. It is characterized by its numbing and spicy flavor, which comes from chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. The dish typically features a variety of ingredients such as vegetables, meats, tofu, and processed items, which are selected according to personal preference and simmered in the broth. While malatang is popular across China, in recent years, specialized restaurants have spread abroad, resulting in a wide range of variations. In cosmopolitan urban areas like Zhongguancun in Beijing, international ingredients and health-conscious adaptations are becoming popular in addition to the traditional Sichuan style.
Wei Chuan is a major food manufacturer originating from Taiwan, offering a wide range of products such as dairy products, seasonings, and frozen foods mainly in China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. The company's "Wei Chuan 0 Sucrose Active Probiotic Drink" is a sugar-free probiotic beverage widely sold in various locations, including Beijing, China. As health consciousness rises, the product is gaining support among new consumer groups. Designed for people concerned about sugar intake and those on diets, the drink preserves the health benefits of probiotics while minimizing sweetness compared to conventional products.
Shuàn yángròu (Lamb Hot Pot) is a lamb dish that is widely consumed in northern regions of China, especially around Beijing. It typically involves thinly sliced lamb, which is cooked by briefly dipping it into a broth heated in a copper pot with a central chimney. The cooked meat is then enjoyed with sesame sauce and various condiments. Traditionally valued as a nourishing winter dish, shuàn yángròu is also popular as a social meal shared with family and friends. In Beijing, many specialty restaurants continue to preserve the traditional cooking methods and careful selection of ingredients passed down over generations.
Iced Americano is a cold coffee beverage made by adding cold water and ice to espresso. It is derived from the "Americano," which is created by adding hot water to espresso, and is characterized by its refreshing mouthfeel and clean taste. In recent years, Iced Americano has become popular worldwide, including in Asia, and is especially favored among young people in urban areas of China and South Korea. In Beijing, it has also become a staple menu item, commonly enjoyed as café culture continues to grow.
Yixiao Probiotic Yogurt (Yì Xiǎo Yì Shēng Jūn You Hào) is a fermented dairy beverage widely distributed in urban areas of China. It is primarily made from cow's milk and is fermented by adding specific lactic acid bacteria, resulting in a distinctive rich flavor and creamy texture. With growing health consciousness and the rapid rise of interest in various probiotic products since the 21st century, this beverage containing probiotics has become popular as an everyday drink, light meal, or dessert. In particular, it has gained popularity in the capital city of Beijing due to its perceived health benefits and satisfying mouthfeel.
Hong Shao Rou Donburi is a bowl-style dish that combines "Hong Shao Rou," a traditional Chinese braised pork dish, served over white rice. Hong Shao Rou features sweet and savory braised pork belly as its main ingredient and is one of the most popular Chinese dishes, with various regional variations. In urban areas, it is widely offered as a convenient lunch option and is a common menu item at diners and chain restaurants such as "Malalan Noodles" in Beijing. It is typically served with leafy greens, allowing diners to enjoy a combination of staple food, main dish, and vegetables all at once, and has become a familiar part of the diverse modern Chinese diet.
Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc is a white beer produced by Kronenbourg, a long-established French beer brand. Introduced in 2006, this beer is characterized by its traditional brewing methods and refreshing citrus aroma, and is widely enjoyed both in France and around the world. Its fruity and smooth taste has gained broad support from a wide range of consumers. In China, it is known as "1664 Baipi" and is particularly popular in urban areas.
Shuanyangrou, also known as Mongolian hot pot or Chinese lamb shabu-shabu, is a traditional hot pot dish representative of Beijing cuisine. It is characterized by thinly sliced lamb that is briefly cooked in a pot of boiling broth before eating. Popularized in Beijing since the Qing Dynasty, the dish features a unique style using fresh lamb, traditional copper pots, and rich sesame sauce. Authentic shuanyangrou is served at longstanding establishments in areas such as Shichahai, and today it remains highly popular not only as a winter delicacy but also as a culinary experience that allows diners to enjoy various cuts of lamb and a wide variety of condiments.
The ice cream from Mixue Bingcheng is a dessert menu item offered by Mixue Bingcheng, a major food and beverage chain originating in China. Mainly consisting of soft serve, this ice cream is popular throughout mainland China due to its affordable price and approachable flavor, and is widely available in both urban and rural areas. Most of the stores are in a stand format, making it easy for customers to stop by on their way to work or school, or during sightseeing. Particularly in the summer, it is enjoyed by many consumers and has become an iconic treat.
