Scent of Guizhou
Private Kitchen's alluring Guizhou aromas distinguish themselves from not only the surrounding alleyways, but also from the rest of Beijing’s cuisine. Once you've secured a table and get your visual fill of the renovated skylit pingfang, the experience truly commences. Embolden your taste buds and order the Heartleaf Houttuynin Guizhou Style (￥26), a vegetable indigenous to Guizhou that tastes strangely of fish. 44's other specialty vegetable dish, the Tomato Fried Pak Choi (￥22) is a less daring option, yet frighteningly flavorful, complemented by the Sour Soup Stewed Fish (￥68), a tangy rendering of Tom Yum Goong, made with tomatoes and catfish. While the House Spicy Whirlwind Prawn (￥68) is very similar to other Chinese shrimp dishes, we enjoyed the generous portions. Finally, be sure to try the sweetly thick Meigui Mijiu (￥38/carafe), the last requisite of dining at 44.

Michael Engstrom

Tel: 6400-1280
Add: 44 Xiguan Hutong, South of Beixinqiao subway station, 细管胡同44号, 北新桥南