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“Amazing shrimps! ”
Review of Little Yunnan

Little Yunnan
Ranked #8 of 12,688 Restaurants in Beijing
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: US$10 - US$15
Cuisines: Asian, Chinese, Cafe, Yunnan
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Restaurant details
Good for: Large groups
Dining options: Outdoor Seating, Reservations
Neighborhood: Houhai
Description: Little Yunnan is a charming courtyard restaurant with outdoor seating near the Forbidden City, Houhai Lake, Nanluoguxiang and Art Museum, tucked away in the hutongs. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, perfect for relaxing with friends, visitors and tourists, and romantic dinners. Yunnan food is exotic, slightly sweet, spicy and sour, and is often described as the Thai food of China. Little Yunnan brews its own rice wine. Definitely one of must-see places when you visit Beijing.
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“Amazing shrimps! ”
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Amazing shrimps! Not the cheapest, but worth the price. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Could definitely eat here again.

Visited June 2017
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Atlanta, Georgia
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174 reviews
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common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 102 helpful votes
“Unique delicious meal. Must try!”
Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Suggestion from a local American born Chinese. So glad that he made the recommendation as it was one of our three best meals in Beijing (see other reviews for Grandma’s House and Jin Ding Xuan).
Unique menu with dishes from the Yunnan region. Atmosphere is fabulous and adds to the experience. We enjoyed:
• Beef and mint salad
• Pork belly and mushrooms
• Spring rolls
• Jasmine flower fried rice
• Snow pea shoots/tips
• Beef with potato, chili …
The combinations were delicious and a fantastic food experience. Highly recommend that you work this into your Beijing trip for lunch or dinner.

  • Visited June 2017
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“One of the places I wish to visit again”
Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We ate here several times during my short time in Beijing. Both Little Yunnan restaurants are very nice and the atmosphere is great and cozy. We had a great time talking to the owner, Ray, who has been very helpful during our stay in Beijing.

On top of that, the food is excellent and truly a Yunnan experience. Especially the mint & beef salad, the fried mushrooms, and the fried beans were our favourite.

To conclude, we would recommend both branches of Little Yunnan to everyone going to Beijing and we'll further promote its dining experience here in Holland!

  • Visited April 2017
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Sugar Land, Texas
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common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 4 helpful votes
“There is another fake Little Yunnan?”
Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We love the original place and go there all the time, but today the taxi took us to the wrong place with the same name !! Is this a fake one?

Visited June 2017
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琴邱, 總經理 at Little Yunnan, responded to this review, 4 weeks ago
Dear, I think it should be in a hutong near dongzhimen? If so, it's our new branch we call it "dongzhimen branch". Normally we did more events or party there. Sorry for same name we ll try to sign more clear for two places. Thank you so much for ur support! Have a grt day! Ray
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Oslo, Norway
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common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 128 helpful votes
“Tourist crowded restaurant, but very good”
Reviewed June 7, 2017

They earn their reward from TripAdvisor. The food is traditional, good and cheap. Even though the staff don´t speak any English, it´s not a problem. Then menu has pictures and a english translation, as well. We ha a mix of salads, spring rolls and sweet beef.

  • Visited May 2017
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