Kaige Restaurant (Zhenxing Street Branch)
凯鸽酒楼
A popular Datong restaurant for local family gatherings, famous for its Fengsha Chicken, offering half-portions and praised for its great value at around 50–60 RMB per person.
Located 30 meters south of the intersection of Weidu Avenue and Zhenxing Street on the west side of the road, in the new district south of the ancient town. The signature Fengsha Chicken is steamed first and then fried, resulting in crispy skin, though some diners find it a bit salty. Other frequently recommended dishes include traditional Datong Guoyourou, Kaige braised pork, shaomai, quick-blanched daylily, and yellow millet cold cake. Dishes can be ordered in half-portions, making it easy for smaller groups to try a variety of items. The restaurant is often full, and latecomers will need to wait, so booking in advance is an option. Lunch service ends around 14:00, so avoid arriving too late. The average cost is about 50–60 RMB per person. Take a bus to the Weidu Avenue Zhenxing Street Intersection stop, and it is about a 1-minute walk.
Opening hours
10:00–14:30, 17:00–21:30 (some platforms list lunch starting from 09:00)
Nearby sights
- Shanhua Temple
- Northern Wei Mingtang Site Park
- Huayan Temple
- Datong Ancient City Wall
- Datong Drum Tower
- Datong Confucian Temple
- Nine-Dragon Wall
- Datong Guandi Temple