The Roadhouse at Mutianyu 大路馆儿

Up in the hills, away from the city, but not lacking in worldly comforts is The Roadhouse at Mutianyu, a cozy eatery in the nearby town of Huairou. Come for the breathtaking views of the Great Wall, but stay for the humble yet delicious take on Chinese homestyle cooking. Equally flavorful and spicy, the Roadhouse’s Chinese homestyle cooking (jia chang cai) - including hot from the pan Mutianyu almonds, baby back ribs and fresh rainbow trout - dispenses with unnecessary subtleties and in favor of hefty portions. Weekends and holidays 11am-3pm, or by prior appointment.