Looking for absolutely authentic southern US food? Well, y'all should truck into Laowai's Lounge. The pulled pork is heavenly, the beef pot roast sandwich is slow-roasted perfection, and the chicken pot pie is absolutely legit. And no surprise: the owner hails from New Orleans, and you'll usually find him in the kitchen.
You take the bad with the good--smoking is a free-for-all, just like the southern US, and the entertainment is classic rock, booze and pool. Still, order some food and a cocktail (no fake booze) and imagine yourself a few blocks off of Bourbon Street. The only thing that will remind you that you're in Beijing is the view out of the windows and the restrooms, which carry a particularly strong aroma.
This place has only been open a month. What does that mean? Everything runs really well and is completely legit. Hopefully it will remain that way a long time, because I think Laowai's Lounge is one of the best places to eat in Wudakhou. Right now, it's incredibly low key, but once this place gets discovered it'll be bumping.
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