Bianyifang

Bianyifang (Chinese: 便宜坊; pinyin: Biànyífānɡ) is a restaurant in Beijing, China, known for its signature dish, Peking duck.

[2]The original restaurant was established in Mishihutong, Caishikou, Beijing in 1416, the 14th year of the Ming dynasty's Yongle Emperor, and was initially a small workshop similar to a tavern that served primarily duck and chicken.

The tavern was popular among locals, and the owner was known to be very friendly and hospitable to his customers, often conversing with them, listening to their stories, and providing them with advice.

[3] The "Bianyifang" name is often credited to Yang Jisheng, vice minister of the Ministry of War, who lived at Dazhi bridge outside Xuanwu Gate.

According to the story, Yang Jisheng, despondent and hungry after a failed attempt to appeal to the Emperor, came across the unassuming tavern and, liking its atmosphere, entered to order roast duck and vegetables with wine.

Sliced Peking duck served with traditional condiments at Bianyifang
A board at Bianyifang recounting the restaurant's history
Headquarters of Bianyifang Group in Beijing