Originally Posted by
jacky7304
If budget is not a problem, Quan Ju De(全聚德） or Da Dong（大董） is the right place for you. They are good but I don't think they have the best value.
It should cost you at least $100 for a meal for 2 people ( one duck and some other foods).
Li Qun （利群）is also well known in foreigner here, and much cheaper.
In this cold weather, I suggest you also try Shuan Yang Rou ( instant boiled mutton in hotpot 涮羊肉), which I personally believe is the best of Beijing local food. But don't go to a random small restaurant, just ask your local contact.
I have mixed feelings about Li Qun. Yes, it's "local" (in a hutong), but our experience there was not as good as some other places. Even the duck at our hotel had crispier skin. A friend of mine loves Li Qun, and I'll agree that the experience is very much "local" food & atmosphere, though I think the food itself is overrated.