Beijing Imperial Restaurant GE GE Fu

Guest author: Nellie Huang

Imperial Manchukuo restaurant set in an authentic old mansion you can really walk back in time, in particular the Qing dynasty. Food plays the main role in GE GE Fu (translated to ' home of the Princess Dowager'), it is an experience that the buttons. You not only to extravagant Imperial cuisine are used, but also allow you to enjoy the good old flavors of historic China.

With waiters dressed in traditional Royal officials, costumes and as Princess could feel just like a royalty really even addressing. It is to feel inevitable in a tourist trap feet (at least I have!), but the all Chinese assure Manager menu and Chinese-speaking and server a real Chinese indulgence. Don't fret - a phrase book to bring together, and you'll do just fine.

You can even tour the old manor house where you, your old study room and living room can try before the meal. They are fully furnished with antique porcelain and ivory furniture, maintaining the way they looked centuries ago. Short English explanations are provided even leaflet. There are also traditional dance performances and acrobatics in the eating Hall.

An interesting feature is the ability to try a traditional royalty free costume. I put costume awkwardly on a bright red silk donned by Dowagers in the past and even the head dress which weigh a ton. It was definitely a refreshing way to understand China's traditions and history a bit better.

The restaurant's speciality is its hot pot. With a variety of different soups and sauces to choose would I recommend the duck soup and snake soup. Steaming, sour still rich and definitely a refreshing taste of the Imperial cuisine. The same with something cold vegetables like sauerkraut and rice, would a satisfactory and unique meal. Of course all this with such a unique setting and extravagant kitchen with a price. A 3-course dinner, which comes with vegetables and steaming hot pot, costs 200RMB per person.

The only down side is its location. Hidden in an alley at City Center, GE GE Fu is not central but only a 20RMB's taxi ride. With its famous reputation would be assured taxi driver find its way.

China is an eclectic variety of colors, sights and sounds. There is never a lack of good restaurants and exotic Street stalls in fingers dip. Fascinating travellers wide-eyed, this restaurant would Imperial the best place to soak in some culture, and the original flavors to enjoy.

Thanks to my Special Guest author, Nellie Huang. Nellie Huang is a worshipper of the Sun, wild adventure and new discoveries. She has taught as a teacher with compassion, Spain, Tanzania, and lived in Miami and London. Again in Asia for interest on your website GESA (www.wildjunket.com) writes, is to explore freelance translator and continue your thirst for the unknown. You can on Twitter @ GESA follow.

Websites: Ge GE Fu, GESA

11: 30-1: 30 P.m.; 5 pm - 10 pm

9 Daqudeng Hutong, Meishuguan Houdajie,
Chaoyang

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Tel: +86 10 6407-8006

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