A fixture in Beijing guidebooks for years, this Xinjiang restaurant is less rough-and-ready than some of its counterparts, despite its location down an anonymous hutong alleyway. Tuck into hearty portions of dishes such as chicken and potato stew alongside lamb kebabs, grilled naan bread, and homemade yogurt. Complement your meal with a Xinjiang beer.

Daily 11am-11.30pm. 16 Dongsi Liutiao, Dongcheng District, (8610)64005281