Hongqiao Buffet Market - Beijing

After descending the stairs located to the right of the Pearl Market, we came across this bustling food market with various food stalls offering different styles of cuisine, including Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, and of course, Chinese. Initially, we were a bit confused about the process upon entering, but we soon realized that we needed to choose the dishes we wanted to eat and pay for them at a designated corner before enjoying our meal.

Located down a few stairs on the right side of the Pearl Market, we stumbled upon this market-style buffet with various food stalls offering a mix of Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese cuisine. Upon entering, we were a bit confused about the process, but soon realized that we needed to choose our dishes and pay at a corner counter. In the middle of the room, there were tables and chairs where you could sit and enjoy your meal. We ordered a delicious dish of rice with soy-marinated beef, mushrooms, and vegetables topped with a spicy sauce. I highly recommend stopping by this restaurant after visiting the Temple of Heaven. The perfect mini itinerary includes a morning visit to the temple, followed by a stroll through the Pearl Market and finishing with a feast at this fantastic buffet.