The 3 best non-burger burgers in Beijing

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Roujiamo, Ling Er Jiu

China's favourite non-burger burger

When it comes to tasty late-night cheap eats, the roujiamo reigns supreme. Hailing from Shaanxi, the slow-cooked shredded pork shoulder number is often translated as a ‘burger’, but really it’s a mash-up of well-spiced pork, cubes of fat and fresh green chillies stuffed in a crispy, soft flatbread – aka the ‘mo’. A burger by any other name does indeed taste as sweet. 12RMB.

Pro tip Add a hearty pour of black vinegar and you’re set.

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, The Local

Because one cannot live on beef and burgers alone 

Sanlitun hangout The Local has an impressive menu that’s been flying under the radar for long enough. Look no further than the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. The fried morsels of boneless, juicy chicken wings are bathed in a thick coating of fiery buffalo sauce before coming to rest between the cheeks of a sesame seed bun. Served with celery, sliced carrots and a hefty portion of blue cheese dressing, just like god intended. 55RMB.

Pro tip Pair with the nightly happy hour and get properly sloshed for next to nothing (pints from 20RMB, mixed drinks from 35RMB; from 5-7pm).

Beetlovers Beet Burger, Tribe Organic Lido

The rise of the Beijing vegan burger

Given our distrust of vegetarianism, you can imagine our thoughts on veganism, but even we have to admit Tribe Organic Lido’s Beet Burger is one tasty sammie. Purists will scoff, but the truth of the matter is that this beetroot burger, served on a seven-grain bun, has a deep earthy flavour and a clean, light finish. Vegan or no, this is worthy nosh, and thanks to the deep red of Tribe’s organic beetroots, the burger even approaches the appearance of a beef patty. Make no mistake, a burger this is not, but for a healthy alternative (with mad karma points to boot), we say yes please. 68RMB.

Add this Make it a beetroot bonanza with a glass of Tribe’s freshly made beetroot juice (38RMB).

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