Thick, pan-fried meat pies shaped like traditional door nails, filled with juicy minced beef and scallions.
4 top-rated spots found
Widely considered the gold standard in Beijing, this spot is famous for its 'soup-filled' center. Unlike flatter meat pies, these are tall and cylindrical, mimicking the brass studs on ancient palace doors. The beef is hand-chopped, ensuring a texture that is chunky rather than pasty.
📍 No. 1, Hepingli North Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing · View on Maps
This is a tiny, cramped shop where the focus is entirely on the griddle. The pies here are known for having an exceptionally thin, paper-like crust that manages to hold a massive amount of savory beef and scallion filling without breaking.
📍 No. 157 Dongsi North Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing · View on Maps
As a 'Laozihao' (Time-Honored Brand), Hui Feng offers a more refined dining environment compared to the hole-in-the-wall spots. Their pies are consistent, with a perfectly uniform golden-brown sear on both the top and bottom.
📍 No. 198 Gulou West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing · View on Maps
A favorite among the local Muslim community, this spot uses high-quality Halal beef. The pies are slightly larger than the traditional 'door-nail' size, offering incredible value for the price.
📍 Chaoyang Road, Balizhuang, Chaoyang District, Beijing · View on Maps