Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road)
Beijing, China Mainland
⭐3 Stars
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
This flagship of the chain has an elegant but relaxed dining space done out in modern Chinese style. The menu is essentially the same as at other branches, focusing on Taizhou cooking and fish from the East China Sea. But the 28-day-old baby Peking duck, which you have to pre-order, is available exclusively at this location. Try also the duck stew with fish maw and taro – the taro is so starchy and tender that it melts in your mouth.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
- Exclusive Baby Peking Duck: This restaurant is the only location where you can find a dish of 28-day-old baby Peking duck, which must be pre-ordered.
- Unique Location: Unlike other high-end restaurants, Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) is located in a modern office building, with a relatively low-key entrance that might be overlooked.
- Taizhou Cuisine Focus: The menu focuses on Taizhou cooking and incorporates fish from the East China Sea, offering dishes like duck stew with fish maw and taro.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
- Peking Duck (28-day-old baby duck):
- Significance: Exclusive to this location, the duck is pre-ordered, air-dried, and roasted with meticulous attention, offering a refined, elevated Peking duck experience.
- East China Sea Fish (e.g., hairtail fish):
- How used: Sourced for freshness, used in signature dishes like deep-fried belly of hairtail fish served over raw green onion slivers and topped with golden caviar.
- Sea Cucumber:
- How used: Soy-braised sea cucumber is a menu highlight, prepared with authentic Chinese ingredients and traditional techniques.
- Lamb:
- How used: Signature stewed lamb soup is made with premium cuts, slow-cooked for depth of flavor.
- Jujube Honey (for Peking Duck marinade):
- How used: Used to marinate the Peking duck before air-drying and roasting, imparting subtle sweetness and aroma.
(Note: While jujube honey is specifically cited for Peking duck at other Xin Rong Ji locations, it is highly likely used similarly at the Xinyuan South Road branch given the dish’s exclusivity and preparation style. If only strictly confirmed ingredients for this branch are required, omit jujube honey and keep the first four.)