About this spot
Side Street 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 Side Street?
It's in Gulou (Drum Tower), Beijing.
Do I need reservations?
Noodle shops: walk in. Popular restaurants: book via Dianping or have your hotel call.
About this page
Restaurant: Side Street
Cuisine: Restaurant
Location: Gulou (Drum Tower), Beijing, China
Source: Curated from local review platforms