Fànqián Fànhòu

Taiwanese cuisine is influenced by Fújiàn and Hakka food, with dishes that are lighter and less spicy than most mainland ones. This hectic, large restaurant is one of a number of Taiwanese places that have opened in Běijīng recently. It specialises in home-style food, with some dishes named after Taiwanese pop stars, as well as staples such as stir-fried vermicelli (Y32), beef in cream sauce and spinach (Y36), and fine homemade tofu (which looks like mashed potato) and Taiwanese sausage. Make sure to try the luóhànsùlāo (Y38), a mix of fruit and vegetables in a cold, soup-like sauce.