Bianyifang (Chinese: 便宜坊; pinyin: Biànyífānɡ) is a restaurant in Beijing, China. Its specialty is peking duck, Bianyifang was founded more than 600 years ago during the Ming Dynasty and has expanded to include several branches.[1] It is one of the most popular restaurants in China and has been reported upon by a range of media outlets.[2]
The original restaurant of the name was established in 1416, the 14th year of the Ming dynasty's Yongle Emperor, the original Bianyifang was a small workshop, which served duck and chicken in Mishihutong, Caishikou, Beijing. In 1827, its owner Sun Zijiu began to expanded the restaurant, where peking duck and Spanish and French-style duck Liver became its signature dishes. Due to the fame of the original Bianyifang, many restaurants named themselves "Bianyifang." The Xianyukou Bianyifang, which was founded in 1855 (鲜鱼口便宜坊), still exists. It was established in Qianmen, Beijing, by a family named Wang who hired a chef of the original Bianyifang.[3]
An introduction board at the Bianyifang describing the restaurant's historyHeadquarters of Bianyifang Group
The history of the restaurant begins in the Ming Dynasty, Bianyifang was only a small pub on the street. Although the fame of the pub at that time was not famous far away, many customers had regarded Bianyifang as their favorite pub. The owner of Bianyifang was hospitable and treated every customer as his friends. There were many moving stories in this tavern. The boss would sit beside the guests and chatted with them, listening to their stories, and give them advice. Soon, more and more customers liked to come to Bianyifang.[4]
The name of Bianyifang was created in 1552 by Yang Jisheng. Yang was a vice minister of the Ministry of War, who lived in Dazhi bridge outside Xuanwu Gate. He was falsely reported to have committed crimes authorities by Yan Song, the treacherous Prime Minister.[5] According to the story, he was despondent and hungry and came to Caishikou Mishi alley (菜市口米市胡同). All of a sudden, he smelt a fragrance and came closer to see a small pub. When he entered the tavern, he found that although it was not big, it was quiet and elegant, and the guests were full. So he sat down and ordered roast duck and some wine and vegetables. He had a good meal and left all his troubles behind. Some guests recognized him and knew he was a famous patriotic minister, so they told the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper personally served him with duck and wine. Yang Jisheng learned that this tavern was called Bianyifang, and he saw that it was very hospitable, so he exclaimed, "this tavern is convenient and pleasant, and the price is fair as well!" He shouted, "Pass me a pen!" Yang Jisheng wrote three characters, "Bian Yi Fang (便宜坊)." The guests all clapped and smiled. Since then, Yang Jisheng and his ministers often visited the tavern. After that, he was arrested and killed by Yan Song. Yan Song asked the owner of Bianyifang to take off the plaque, but the owner refused. Yan Song then sent someone to remove the plaque. The boss tried hard to protect the plaque. He was beaten until he vomited and Yan Song eventually gave up. Today the name of Bianyifang means fair price and considerate service to the guests.[6]
Branchesedit
At present, Bianyifang has eight branch restaurants in Beijing, the capital of China: Hademen Branch, Yutingqiao Branch, Xingfu Street Branch, Anhua Branch, Hangtian Branch, New World Center Branch, Jianxiang Branch, Fufenglu Restaurant and Xianyukou Branch. Outside Beijing, there are three branches: Sanmenxia Branch in Henan Province, Hohhot Branch in Inner Mongolia, and Tangdu Branch in Shanxi Province.[7]
Sliced Peking duck served with traditional condiments
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