There are many century-old shops in Beijing, and there must be a few on almost every street. Come to Beijing, where is the reason not to try the old Beijing snacks? And the snack bar I'm going to introduce next is a bit special:
It is one of the representatives of the local snacks of the old Beijing, with more than 80 kinds; its exclusive creation of the "snack banquet", won the reputation of "Beijing Fine Banquet"; it was written into the list of intangible cultural heritage protection in Beijing, and was once presented to the state banquet in Singapore by Singapore Prime Minister Wu Zuodong. It is the Gokokuji Snack Bar.
Gokokuji Snack Bar
Speaking of the history of gokokuji snacks, it goes back to the time of the Yuan Dynasty. According to records, The Huguo Temple was founded in the Yuan Dynasty, also known as the "West Temple". During the Qing Dynasty, because most of the flag people's residences were in Xicheng, the incense of the "West Temple" was very popular. This also led to the food stalls around the Temple of the Protectorate, when you are tired of visiting the temple fair, you will naturally go to the snack stalls to "make up for the cushion", which also promotes the prosperity of the temple snacks, so that the temple will have more and more types of snacks, and the taste will be better and better.
The Gokoku Temple Association has a history of about 300 years. Along with the development of the Gokoku-ji Temple, there are also Halal Snacks at Gokoku-ji Temple.
Then, in 1956, the government organized more than a dozen famous food stall owners at the Gokokuji Temple to form the original Gokokuji Snack Bar. At this point, the halal snacks of Gokokuji Temple have opened a new chapter.
Inside the gokokuji snack bar
There are many varieties of gokokuji snacks, authentic taste, and the price is close to the people, which can be described as good quality and low price, and is deeply loved by people. Next, let's talk about the food of gokokuji Halal Snacks!
To taste the taste of old Beijing of Zhenzong, you must try the bean juice. The most authentic way to eat bean juice is to eat it with charred rings and shredded pickles. The bean juice of the gokokuji temple snack is recognized as a "Chinese famous snack". Bean juice was originally a drink of the Imperial Diet of the Qing Palace, which has good health benefits. In terms of taste, I personally think that the taste of bean juice is a bit "special", and it is normal to try it for the first time to feel uncomfortable!
Bean juice scorch circle
There is also a snack with a very special way of eating, called noodle tea. When eating noodle tea, instead of spooning and chopsticks, drink it in a circle along the edge of the bowl with one hand. I also tried this way of eating, and it still feels a little difficult. The taste of noodle tea is very good, and the stomach is also very comfortable after eating. Noodle tea for Gokokuji Snacks is generally sold in the afternoon.
Noodle tea
Beijing's famous snacks, how can you be less pea yellow. The pea yellow of the Gokokuji snack is light yellow, the color is bright and attractive, the taste is sweeter than greasy, the entrance is melted, the cool mouth is cool, and it is very recommended.
Pea yellow
Sugar fire, Manchu traditional food, sweet and thick taste, soft and non-sticky, suitable for all ages.
Sugar burns
Cream fried cake, tender on the outside and tender on the inside, dipped in white sugar, tastes very good, and is also a sweet item that I like very much.
Creamy fried cake
In addition, there are stir-fried vegetables and rice bowls in the Gokokuji Snack Bar, which also taste very good.
You don't have to visit Beijing City to taste nearly 100 kinds of old Beijing snacks; you don't have to wait too long to taste the delicious food that has been passed down for a hundred years. For an authentic old Beijing snack, The Huguosi Snack is indeed a good place to recommend.