Ya! Tudou (Roast Chicken Flavor) is a snack food originating from China. Its main ingredient is potato, which is processed into thin stick shapes and coated with a roast chicken-flavored seasoning powder. It is widely sold in supermarkets and convenience stores in urban areas across China, including Beijing, and is especially popular among younger consumers. With its unique seasoning and familiar product design, it plays a significant role in China's snack culture.
Corona Extra is a lager beer originating from Mexico and is one of the world's most well-known beer brands. First produced in 1925 by Grupo Modelo in Mexico, it is now enjoyed in more than 170 countries worldwide. Its distinctive clear bottle and refreshing taste have garnered support from a wide range of consumers, and in recent years, it has gained popularity in international dining scenes, including urban areas in Asia.
Hoegaarden is a representative brand of Belgian witbier, known for its distinctive milky-white appearance, fruity aroma, and smooth taste. Brewed using traditional recipes with ingredients such as wheat, coriander, and orange peel, it is enjoyed not only in Belgium but also around the world. Its international popularity has grown, and it can be found in multinational restaurants such as Siji Minfu in Beijing, China.
Peking duck is a traditional dish that represents Beijing, China, known for its unique preparation of roasting duck to serve both its skin and meat. The dish has developed mainly in specialty shops and upscale restaurants, and is often served at banquets or special occasions in the region. At popular establishments in Beijing, such as Siji Minfu, diners can enjoy performances of tableside slicing and a variety of ways to savor this famous Chinese cuisine, preserving traditional techniques while adapting to modern times.
COSTA COFFEE Light Refreshing Black Coffee (Original Fresh Flavor) is a bottled black coffee beverage developed by the UK-originated café chain COSTA COFFEE for the Chinese market. It is characterized by a light, clean taste and the authentic flavor of black coffee, featuring a health-conscious recipe that is sugar-free and fat-free. The product is mainly sold in convenience stores and supermarkets across China, and has gained popularity particularly among young people in urban areas.
Wei Chuan Active Lactic Acid Bacteria is a fermented dairy beverage originating from Taiwan and widely popular in Chinese-speaking regions. Since the 1970s, it has pioneered the lactic acid bacteria beverage market in Taiwan and later expanded to Mainland China and Southeast Asia. The main ingredients are milk and skim milk powder, and it is characterized by its rich content of active lactic acid bacteria. It is known as a beverage intended to maintain intestinal health and promote overall well-being. Today, it is commonly distributed and integrated into daily life in many cities, including those in China.
Yang rou barbecued meat (Zhizi Kaorou) is a representative lamb dish enjoyed mainly in northern China, especially in Beijing. The basic style involves thinly sliced lamb seasoned with a special sauce or spices and grilled on an iron plate (zhizi) or over a charcoal fire. Its history dates back to the mid-Qing Dynasty, when it gained popularity among both the imperial court and common people. Even in modern times, many restaurants — such as the famous "Kaorou Liu" in Beijing — continue to preserve the traditional recipes and cooking methods. Despite its simplicity, yang rou barbecued meat is characterized by delicate seasoning and the social aspect of sharing a meal, conveying the diversity and regional characteristics of Chinese food culture.
The court-style crispy beef pie is a baked pastry filled with beef, widely enjoyed in regions such as Niujie in Beijing, China. Traditionally made within Muslim communities, this food is characterized by its aromatic and crunchy exterior dough, which encloses a beef filling and is cooked on a griddle. In Niujie, it is recognized as a representative street food and is highly popular among both locals and tourists.
Douzhi is a traditional fermented beverage enjoyed mainly in Beijing, China. It is primarily made from mung beans, using byproducts generated during the production of cellophane noodles, which are then fermented. Known for its distinctive sour taste, unique flavor, and high nutritional value, douzhi has been cherished as a local food of Beijing for generations. It is especially prevalent in Muslim communities such as Niujie and at long-established specialty shops, deeply intertwined with the local breakfast culture and regional history.
Beef baozi is a type of steamed bun enjoyed across many regions of China, characterized by its filling made primarily of beef. It is particularly prominent in northern China and among Hui communities—Chinese Muslims—where beef baozi are traditionally prepared using halal ingredients in accordance with Islamic dietary laws. In areas where Islamic culture thrives, such as Niujie in Beijing, unique variations and seasonings of beef baozi are offered, and they remain beloved by many people. Today, beef baozi is not only a common everyday food but has also gained popularity as a local specialty for tourists and has spread among overseas Chinese communities.