AI Spot Summary
The Beijing roast duck tastes good but is sliced very thinly, which is a bit disappointing. The cold tossed pea shoots are sweet and sour, with a rich texture, highly recommended to try. There are also some small dishes like pig's trotter jelly, which has a good texture but the portion is a bit small.
The restaurant often has a queue inside, and while waiting, drinks and snacks are provided, so you won't feel hungry or thirsty.
The staff calls out the numbers in sequence, and the service efficiency is quite good, providing a convenient appointment system for taking numbers.
Reviews
When you come to Beijing, everyone definitely wants to try Peking Duck. There are quite a few famous restaurants for Peking Duck, and the one that has always been highly praised by everyone is Si Ji Min Fu! It is said to be the most difficult Peking Duck restaurant to get a seat, but luckily they have many branches. I happen to live in a relatively famous tourist area, and there are two restaurants within 10 kilometers! So, I made a reservation through WeChat's public account. As long as you are within the range, you can get a number online! I got my number around 4 PM, and there were already over forty tables ahead of me. We were seated in the restaurant around 5:30 PM!
Once you enter the restaurant, you can see a lot of people waiting in line. The staff will call you in order according to the number you received. While waiting, there are drinks and side dishes available to use! Basically, you won't be hungry or thirsty for a short time!
Today we ordered the most classic dish:
❤️ Half a Roasted Duck
When coming here for Peking Duck, most people will order half a duck. If you order a whole duck, the bone can become a dish on its own, but since we didn't have enough people, we just got half. The pancake and the dipping sauce for the duck need to be ordered separately, which I feel is a bit unreasonable as it gives a sense of forced spending. However, the flavor of the roasted duck is actually quite good; it's not too oily and has a subtle fragrance. The duck meat is sliced very thinly, so I didn't get to enjoy much of the duck juice flavor, which is a bit disappointing! Overall, I feel that the cost-performance ratio is not high enough; if you want to eat here often, your wallet needs to be a bit fuller!
❤️ Cold Dressed Pea Shoots
This dish is said to be a commonly ordered cold dish by diners. The flavor is a tangy, sweet, and salty sensation, and some crispy fried bits are added on top to enhance the texture. Personally, I highly recommend this cold dish, as it is simple, appetizing, and can be considered a healthy cold dish!
We also ordered another side dish, but I forgot the name. It's mainly made from pig's trotters and resembles a dish similar to pig's trotter jelly. It has a nice QQ bouncing texture. It's just a pity that the portion is a bit small; otherwise, the dipping sauce is quite special, and it pairs well with it!
Overall, I actually recommend it, but since it is primarily a Peking Duck restaurant, I think the duck part should be made to feel more worthwhile! I recommend that those visiting Beijing can also book online to give it a try!