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    Beijing/Dining

    The best street food dishes in Beijing – and where to eat them

    From sweet to savoury snacks, China’s capital has it all
    By Garth Wilson / 25 Mar 2025 / 4 minute(s) read
    A crowd of people walking through a busy night market in Beijing, lined with food stalls selling street food
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    A street food vendor in Beijing sprinkling spring onions over a hot Chinese crepe cooking over a hot griddle.

    Credit: Larry Zhou/Getty Images

    A hand holding an open face jianbing Chinese crepe sandwich in Beijing.

    Credit: Larry Zhou/Getty Images

    Closeup of baskets of steaming hot baozi Chinese steamed buns found in Beijing.

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    A closeup of a street food vendor in Beijing cooking skewers of shish kebabs over a grill.

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    A closeup of platters of mending roubing Beijing-style meat pies.

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    A wall of traditional Beijing yoghurt made with fermented milk and honey, found at Maxihua Food Shop.

    Credit: Mirko Kuzmanovic/Getty Images

    A street food vendor selling traditional Beijing yoghurt at Maxihua Food Shop in Beijing.

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