As the capital of China for many centuries, Beijing has always been a magnet for people from across the country, which has greatly contributed to the richness of the local food scene. Today, each provincial government office is represented in Beijing, and each office operaties a small hotel offering lodging to local officials coming to the capital. Many are famous for their regional eateries and the authenticity of their food. These are a few of the lesser-known provincial restaurants in town worth trying out.

Bodhi-Sake
Located in an elegantly converted Buddhist temple, this restaurant serves tasteful, interesting dishes such as “Under the Bodhi Tree,” a veggie platter with a sweet bean paste dipping sauce; “Bitter Mouth, Grandmother’s Heart,” rings of bitter melon filled with pumpkin puree; and “Lingering Aftertaste,” a vegan version of mala beef jerky.
Daily 10am-10pm. 10-16 Heiyaochang Jie (inside Sansheng Nunnery), Xuanwu District (6354 2889/ 6155) 菩提缘, 宣武区黑窑厂街10-16号(三圣庵内)