Beijing Dawanju Restaurant — Restaurant in Beijing

One of the most popular restaurant chains in the area for Peking Duck. It definitely didn't disappoint.

Hotspot area for tourists visiting the Forbidden City, make sure to get here early for dinner, or you'll end up waiting +2 hrs on a weekday. There's a decent size customer waiting room with tons of chairs. Complementary drinks and snacks are provided and self served. When you get there, make sure to scan the QR code to get on the list. There's a huge TV screen showing waiting times along with whos next. They'll bring a menu and ask you to pre-order what you want in advance since it's insanely busy. You might end up sharing a huge round table with one or two other groups.

The Peking Duck was so juicy, and the skin was crispy. Perfectly done. Every wrap I made... I gobbled it up in one bite. Ordered half a duck for two.

The five kind appetizer was alright. The silky tofu was a huge portion, and the sauce wasn't too salty. The salad was amazing and fresh.

I would highly recommend this restaurant as they specialize and nailed the Peking Duck. Would definitely return and plan on...

Our guide recommended this place over another Peking duck restaurant telling us we would not be disappointed. We weren't. He said you would get more food for less money, and he was right. You won't go hungry. The butter and garlic pea pods were to die for. The Peking duck was magnificent. I had duck poorly cooked before, but this place knows how to do it right. Lightly glazed, the skin was crisp and delicious, especially when dipped in the sugar! Everything was wonderful. The restaurant may not be as fancy as other places, but the quality (and quantity) of food makes up for...

5-star Review for Beijing Dawanju Restaurant 北京大碗居餐厅

We had an incredible dining experience at Beijing Dawanju Restaurant! The Peking duck was absolutely delicious—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, easily one of the best I’ve ever had. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful, even with the language barrier, they made us feel very welcome. One thing to note: WeChat and Alipay didn’t work for us, and Visa isn’t accepted, so be sure to bring enough cash. Overall, fantastic food and service, highly...