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Crescent MoonvsDadong Roast Duck (Nanxincang)
Both Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant and Dadong Roast Duck are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant is preferred by most reviewers compared to Dadong Roast Duck. Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant ranks #10 in Beijing with praise from 6 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Time Out.
Crescent Moon
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Rough Guide Frommer's
Time Out Frommer's
No.16 Dongsi 6th Alley, Dongcheng, Dōngchéng, Beijing
From $0/night
Fodor's "There's no song and dance performance at this Uygur family-run spot, and none needed, as the solid cooking stands on its own merits." Full review
Frommer's "Located down a narrow hutong alley, this restaurant, with a mosquelike facade, serves some of the best Xinjiang cuisine in central Beijing." Full review
Rough Guide "You can’t really go wrong at a decent Xinjiang restaurant as long as you eat meat."
Frommer's "This perennially popular spot offers the distinctive cumin-spiced lamb kebabs, crispy nan bread, homemade yogurt, and hand-pulled noodle specialties that come from China's far northwestern province." Full review
Time Out "Crescent Moon has turned many mutton haters in to mutton lovers, simply by spicing up the meat with wonderful Uighur seasonings." Full review
Frommer's "This small but perennially popular spot offers the distinctive cumin-spiced lamb kebabs, crispy nan bread, homemade yogurt...the house's mint tea makes a refreshing change from the jasmine version." Full review
Dadong Roast Duck (Nanxincang) Fodor's
Insight Guides
Gayot Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
1-2 Nanxincang Guoji Dasha, 22A Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng district, Beijing 100007
From $15/night
Fodor's "You can't go wrong with the namesake dish at this world-famous spot, where it's served with panache." Full review
Insight Guides "Classy Peking duck and swish service. Located next to a restored imperial granary."
Gayot15.0
"The roast duck is presented with just the right amount of ceremony at the table and waitresses kindly demonstrate the art of duck pancake construction for the uninitiated." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Bright, modish place that’s garnered a good reputation for its crispy-skinned, succulent Beijing duck."
Condé Nast Traveler "Da Dong is known for its perfect Beijing roast duck and that's what they do best." Full review
Michelin Guide1 Star
"The signature roast duck only uses 22-day-old birds, and is served with condiments like pancake, cucumber, scallion, minced garlic...seasonal seafood and mushroom dishes are also the highlights.
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