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Wangfujing · city branches
Dong Lai Shun (东来顺)
A classic reference for northern clear-broth lamb shabu-shabu.
Order this: lamb first, then cabbage and tofuTypical budget¥140–260
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Beijing hot pot guide
A clear-broth route that shows how northern hot pot differs from Sichuan styles.
CityBeijing
StyleBeijing lamb shuan yang rou
Typical budget¥100–220 per person
Best forFood travellers
The short answer
Beijing hot pot guide
Thin lamb is briefly swished in a clear copper pot and finished with sesame sauce. It is a different rhythm from Sichuan hot pot.
Culture and context
How this city eats hot pot
Thin lamb is briefly swished in a clear copper pot and finished with sesame sauce. It is a different rhythm from Sichuan hot pot.
How to do it
Your first 30 minutes at the table
Save the Chinese address, check the live branch page, take a queue number, and order only one round first. When the broth is simmering, ask the staff to point out the cooking time for one unfamiliar ingredient.
01Save the Chinese name and map query
02Ask for a queue number and a split pot if needed
03Order one meat, one vegetable and one starch first
Order this
A simple order for two people
split pot or mild mala pot · tender beef · tripe · one vegetable · tofu skin · sweet-potato noodles · two drinks
Start with small plates; add after you see the table.Route
Dongsi → hutong dinner → sesame sauce
Use the map to choose a branch, take a queue number, eat, then cool down with a short walk.
Restaurant
Map checks for your first meal
These are live map checks, not a permanent ranking. Confirm the exact branch, opening hours, price and latest reviews before leaving.
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Niujie · Xicheng
Jubaoyuan (聚宝源)
A useful stop if you want a local food neighbourhood and a sesame-sauce table.
Order this: hand-cut lamb, sesame sauce, fried doughTypical budget¥120–240
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Qianmen · city branches
Nanmèn Shuanrou (南门涮肉)
Fits a hutong and Qianmen walking day without changing the hot-pot style.
Order this: fatty lamb, tofu, greens and a simple sauceTypical budget¥110–220
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Beijing suburbs · city branches
Yangfang Shabu (阳坊涮肉)
A good comparison when you want to see how northern lamb differs by cut and broth.
Order this: ask which cut is best for a short cookTypical budget¥100–220
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Dongsi · Sanlitun
Solo-friendly shabu map search
Use this search when you are travelling alone and want a personal pot.
Order this: single pot, one lamb plate and one vegetable plateTypical budget¥80–180
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What to order in this city
clean and sweet
How to do it: 10–20 sectender
How to do it: 10–20 secabsorbs broth
How to do it: 2–3 mincuts richness
How to do it: ready to eatSources and verification
Restaurant prices, opening hours and branches change. We show a last-verified date and link to the current map or official source wherever a fact can change.
Last verified: 2026-10-04