Afunti - 阿凡提嘉年华
Cuisine: Xingjiang and Muslim
Address: 2A Houguaibang Hutong, 188 Chaoyangmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District (behind xie He
Department Store), Beijing 东城区朝内大街166号
Phone: 10-6527 2288, 10-6525 1071
Open Hours: Daily 10.30am-11pm
Transportation: Bus 112、109、110、846 at Chaoyangmennei jiaojie
Cost: Meal for two ¥100-¥250 ($15-$35)
Credit Cards: All chinese and foreign credit cards accepted
The most famous and popular Uighur establishment in Beijing, specializing in Muslim Xinjiang
cuisine. Afunti is now more tourist attraction than restaurant, famous for its post-dinner music
shows -- sometimes Uighur, sometimes Latin -- which almost invariably lead to restaurant-wide
table dancing. The large hall features an entertainingly over-the-top Muslim motif and the food is
still good, although now very overpriced. Try the roasted chicken skewers and any of a number
of hearty noodle dishes. Get there early or risk having your food stomped. English menu.