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El Nido
方家胡同
About this spot
El Nido is one of the best spots in Gulou (Drum Tower), Beijing. Chinese cuisine has eight great traditions, and this place represents the local one — which is nothing like what you get in Chinatown.
💡 Tips before you go
- Set up WeChat Pay before arriving — it's how everyone pays
- Dianping is the Chinese Yelp — essential for finding restaurants
- Point at photos on the menu — most restaurants have them
- Each region has completely different cuisine — Sichuan, Cantonese, Shanghainese are all different worlds
Common Questions
Where is El Nido?
It's in Gulou (Drum Tower), Beijing. Address: 方家胡同
Do I need reservations?
Noodle shops: walk in. Popular restaurants: book via Dianping or have your hotel call.
About this page
Restaurant: El Nido
Cuisine: Restaurant
Location: Gulou (Drum Tower), Beijing, China
Source: Curated from local review platforms