Baodu

爆肚Beijing
💰 Price Range¥30-60
⏰ Best Time to EatLunch — traditional Beijing snack
🏙️ CityBeijing

About Baodu

Quick-blanched beef or sheep tripe, sliced thin, dipped in sesame sauce. Sounds intimidating, tastes incredible when done right — crisp and clean, not chewy. A century-old Beijing snack that's disappeared from most menus but survives in specialist shops.

Photos

Quick-blanched tripe slices dipped in sesame sauce
Traditional Beijing baodu served with dipping sauce
Thinly sliced tripe fresh from the hotpot

Where to Try

Baodu Feng (爆肚冯)

📍 Qianmen

💰 ¥40-50

Baodu Man (爆肚满)

📍 Niujie

💰 ¥30-40

Know Before You Go

The tripe should be crisp and snap when you bite — if it's chewy it's overcooked

Dip in sesame sauce (麻酱) — essential not optional

Order 百叶 (thin) and 散丹 (thick) for variety

Goes with erguotou (二锅头) liquor if you're brave

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