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Grandma's Kitchen: Authenticity?

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I went to Grandma's Kitchen near the hutongs in @Beijing last week, expecting some traditional fare. The menu was mostly in English, which was odd, and the food... it tasted… fine. Not bad, exactly,… more

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rahelbaeuerle · · OP

Totally get what you mean. The polished English menu was a major red flag. I figured it was probably too "Instagrammable" to be truly authentic. I had similar dumplings at a tiny place tucked away near the Lama Temple – way better, and dirt cheap. The whole experience at Grandma's Kitchen felt… manufactured. Like they were trying too hard. Next time I'm sticking to the hutongs. Thanks for the heads-up!

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Grandma's Kitchen - Best Dish?

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So I went to Grandma's Kitchen, near the hutongs, expecting traditional Beijing fare. The menu was huge! I ordered the "Grandma's Special," whatever that was. It was... interesting. A delicious ste… more

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