Juqi

Juqi means equity, impartiality, behaving oneself and pursuit of rules, as well as justice, generousness and frankness in Mandarin. Following a quadrangle courtyard layout, this restaurant distinguishes itself by its unique decor. Peking charm pervades every corner of it from birdcages and old-fashioned square tables at its yard, ancient city wall relics in its lobby, Peking doorplate on the wall of the alleyway, theater stage, and hangers for roast duck in study to even wood plates for ordering on tables.
Needless to say, its standout dish is braised pig trotters. As its name implies, its cooking way is roasting and braising. First, soak pig trotters in sauces for three hours to make them savory and then debone them and cut them into cubes in 3cm. Next, heat up the oil and fry the pig trotters until they get golden. Purplish red braised pig trotters feature a delicious and savory taste.
Furthermore, its series dishes “zhuachao” (coating before frying) are also worth to taste. Originating from imperial cuisine, “zhuachao” was anecdotally created by Wang Yushan, an imperial chef who served Empress Dowager Cixi.