Yaoji Chaogan (Gulou Branch)
姚记炒肝店（鼓楼店）
A small eatery at the foot of the Drum Tower, where a bowl of Chaogan (stewed liver) paired with steamed buns represents a classic Beijing breakfast.
Founded in 1989 and located on Gulou East Street (often listed as No. 311), near the Drum Tower curve. The signature dish is Chaogan (stewed pork liver and intestines) paired with pork and scallion steamed buns. They also serve quick-boiled tripe (Baodu), Luzhu (wheaten cake boiled in meat broth), deep-fried starch sausage (Guanchang), and almond tofu. The shop is small and crowded, with long queues during peak hours. Reviews are mixed, but it is favored for its authentic, affordable food and convenient location. The average cost is about 30 CNY per person. It is about an 8-minute walk from Shichahai Station on Subway Line 8, making it a great breakfast stop before visiting the Drum Tower.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 06:00–22:30, sources vary slightly
Nearby sights
- Drum Tower & Bell Tower
- Shichahai
- Nanluoguxiang Hutongs
- Prince Gong's Mansion
- Jingshan Park
- Beihai Park
- Temple of Confucius & Imperial Academy
- Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple)