Hua's Restaurant (Huajia Yiyuan) 花家怡園

Specialties: Pan-fried duck rolls, Yiyuan famous chicken, ribs with plum, braised sea cucumber with venison tendon, Buddha jumps over the wall, signature lamb chop

Whole duck price: 168 yuan (includes condiments)

Website: www.huajiacai.com

Established in 1998, Hua's Restaurant specializes in fine Beijing cuisine in a beautiful courtyard setting. The food here follows traditions but also integrates the essence of different culinary schools. The most inviting delicacy at Hua's Restaurant may be its Yongzheng Dynasty Roast Duck. Far more than a stunt, the duck dish is based on the recipe in the "Notes of Imperial Court Food" written during the reign of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The duck is roasted to perfection with little grease, and there are more varieties of side dishes, including pineapple, Hami melon and lettuce, in addition to the traditional cucumber.

Flagship Restaurant and Major Branches:

1. Hua's Courtyard Restaurant at Guijie Street (Flagship Restaurant)

Address: 235 Dongzhimen Inner Street, Dongcheng District

Telephone: +86-10-51283315

Getting there: Subway Line 2 to Dongzhimen Station, or Buses 106, 117 to Dongzhimen Inner Street

2. Hua's Restaurant at Guijie Street

Address: 5 Dongzhimen Inner Street, Dongcheng District

Telephone: +86-10-51283316

Getting there: Subway Line 2 to Dongzhimen Station, or Buses 106, 117 to Dongzhimen Inner Street

3. Hua's Courtyard Fine Dining Restaurant

Address: 55 Beixinqiao Toutiao, Dongcheng District

Telephone: +86-10-64058440

Getting there: Subway Line 5 to Beixinqiao Station

4. Hua's Restaurant at Shimao Mansion

Address: 92A Jianguo Road, Shimao Mansion 3F, Chaoyang District

Telephone: +86-10-51283329

Getting there: Subway Line 1 to Dawanglu Station