Old Beijing Copper Pot Hotpot: A Bite That Transports You to Old Beijing's Charm

Step into this hotpot restaurant that embodies the soul of old Beijing, and you'll instantly be surrounded by an atmosphere of vintage architectural style. Wooden tables and chairs, traditional carvings, and even the lighting carries the gentle warmth of Beijing's hutongs—it feels less like opening a restaurant door and more like stepping through a time corridor, diving headfirst into the daily life of old Beijing 🌆 The star of the show is undoubtedly the traditional copper pot, with its roaring charcoal fire and bubbling broth, evoking the lively winter scenes of Beijing's hutongs. Before cooking, a piece of lamb tail fat is a must to "season" the pot—a ritual unique to old Beijing copper pot hotpot. As the fat curls slightly in the boiling water, its distinct aroma slowly fills the air, laying the foundation for the broth, much like setting the warm tone for a Beijing-style story 🍲 Freshly sliced lamb is swished in the pot, changing color and curling within seconds. When lifted, it glistens with broth. Dip it into sesame sauce—the soul of the dish—where the richness of "two-eight" sesame paste blends with leek flower sauce and fermented tofu, creating a flavor so intoxicating it makes you squint with delight. The tender lamb, coated in this sauce, bursts with freshness and depth on the tongue, a perfect embodiment of old Beijing's obsession with "freshness" and "aroma." One bite, and you're transported back to the bustling markets of Qianmen Street, with the echoes of street vendors calling, "Scissors sharpened, knives honed!" 🎏 As you enjoy the hotpot, take in the restaurant's old Beijing decor—from the carved window lattices to vintage posters on the walls—all brimming with Beijing's cultural charm. This copper pot hotpot isn't just about fresh lamb; it's about preserving the legacy of old Beijing, simmering the liveliness of the hutongs and the warmth around the pot into a single broth, letting your taste buds and nostalgia journey together to old Beijing. Here, food isn't just sustenance—it's a key to unlocking Beijing's memories, every bite whispering, "Hey, this is the true soul of old Beijing!" 🥢 Sanya · Hainan