Nice duck but outrageous mineral water cost 80RMB!

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Just got back from an enjoyable meal at this restaurant. Nice roast duck and good table service but I almost died when we got the bill. The local mineral water (750ml) cost 80 - yes 80 (eighty) yuan - that's US$11.70. Unbelievable. I never thought to ask about the price when we ordered it. We've had mineral water all over the world; London, Paris, Rome, French Riviera, you name it but never paid anything like that. It really took the edge off an otherwise enjoyable night. We felt ripped off; wished we'd checked but who could have imagined.
So, enjoy the duck by all means but don't order the mineral water. Even the Evian was 60 yuan for 1 litre. I can't work it out, as water is generally not expensive in Beijing. Be careful at this restaurant; it may mess up your night, too.