Baofayuan Restaurant
宝发园名菜馆
A Time-Honored Brand opened around 1910, famous for its "Four Specialty Dishes" reportedly associated with Zhang Xueliang, popular with both locals and tourists.
Founded around 1910 (some sources say 1909), Baofayuan was recognized as a China Time-Honored Brand in 2006, and its cooking techniques for the "Four Specialty Dishes" were listed as a municipal intangible cultural heritage in 2007. The "Four Specialties" refer to sautéed pork liver, sautéed pork kidney, sautéed scrambled eggs, and fried meatballs, which reportedly got their name after being praised by Zhang Xueliang. Guobaorou and sweet pancakes are also available. Located at No. 1 Tianyuan Alley, Xiaoshizi Street, Dadong District, it is about a 3-minute walk from Exit A of Dongzhongjie Subway Station on Line 1. During the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays in 2023, the wait time was about 1 hour, so off-peak dining after 14:00 or after 19:30 is recommended. Portions are large, and the average spend is 60 to 70 CNY. Reviews are mixed, with some finding the taste average.
Opening hours
10:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Zhongjie Pedestrian Street
- Xiaoheyan Morning Market
- Marshal Zhang's Mansion
- Mukden Palace (Shenyang Imperial Palace)
- Liu Laogen Grand Stage
- Mukden (Hoten) POW Camp Site
- Ci'en Temple (Shenyang)
- September 18th Historical Museum