A hugely popular Zhongwei restaurant famous for bingzhuyang, a local technique of dropping chilled, diced lamb into boiling broth to seal in tenderness. Expect a queue during peak dining hours, as it is well known to local taxi drivers and residents alike.
Beisong Boiled Lamb with Ice, at its Red Sun Square location in Zhongwei, has become one of the city's most in-demand restaurants for its bingzhuyang technique: lamb is diced and kept chilled, then dropped into already-boiling broth so the meat seals quickly and stays tender rather than toughening in a long simmer. The result is a clean, fresh-tasting lamb dish with a clear, lightly seasoned soup on the side. The restaurant is popular enough that local taxi drivers know it by name and a queue during lunch and dinner peak hours is common, particularly in the warmer months when travelers pass through en route to the nearby Shapotou desert scenic area. A pot serving two to three people typically costs CNY 88-158 (approx USD 13-24). The dining room is simple and functional, focused on turning tables quickly for the steady stream of diners.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 11AM-9:30PM |
| Reservations | Not accepted - walk-in only, expect a queue at peak times |
| Address | Red Sun Square (Hongyang Guangchang), Zhongwei, Ningxia, China |
Signature dishes
- Bingzhuyang (ice-boiled lamb)
- Clear lamb broth soup
- Diced lamb with fresh coriander
Good to know
- Known for
- Zhongwei ice-boiled lamb; known for bingzhuyang
Location
Red Sun Square (Hongyang Guangchang), Zhongwei, Ningxia, China
37.5152, 105.1966 View on map
Highlights
- Bingzhuyang ice-boiled lamb, a distinctive Zhongwei cooking technique
- Well known locally, including among Zhongwei taxi drivers
- Clean, fresh flavour compared to longer-simmered lamb dishes
- Convenient stop for travelers heading to or from Shapotou
Tips for visiting
- Expect to queue during lunch and dinner peak hours, especially in summer
- Order the pot to share among two or three diners
- A good stop before or after visiting the Shapotou Tourist Zone
When to visit
Off-peak hours (mid-afternoon or after 8PM) to avoid the queue.
Accessibility
Street-level restaurant near Red Sun Square with generally flat access; can be crowded at peak times. Contact the restaurant in advance to confirm accessible facilities.
Frequently asked questions
What is bingzhuyang?
A Zhongwei lamb-cooking technique where chilled, diced lamb is dropped into already-boiling broth, sealing the meat quickly to keep it tender, then served with the clear broth.
Do I need to wait for a table?
Often yes during peak lunch and dinner hours, as the restaurant is very popular with both locals and travelers passing through Zhongwei.