In Tongzhou, We Discovered the Crisp, Joyful Delight of the Beijing-style Crispy Rolls!
Source：Beijing Tongzhou Fabu 2025-12-04
Some say that to know a city, one must begin with its sounds. In Tongzhou, these sounds are the flowing water of the Canal, the breeze threading through its streets and alleys, and—most distinctively—the clean, bright “crack!” that rings out when a Beijing-style Crispy Roll is opened.
Today, let us show you the new ways to savor an old Beijing taste.
Beijing-style Crispy Roll with Blueberry Yam — Shen Wan San · Roast Duck · Beijing-Shandong Banquet
With a single crack, the ear catches a crisp sound, while the tongue welcomes the velvety smoothness of mashed Chinese yam and the refreshing sweetness of blueberry sauce. The interplay of crispness and creaminess forms a delightful duet on the palate—like listening to a marvelous concerto performed in flavor.
Crushed Beijing-style Crispy Roll pieces are sprinkled atop a dense milk foam, transforming the snack from a garnish into the star of the flavor profile.
It was once the simple, hearty dry ration carried by boatmen—born from the Canal itself, rustic yet brimming with vitality. When this six-hundred-year-old “crisp resonance” enters the modern dining table, it launches a wondrous journey of flavor across time.
Today, let us show you the new ways to savor an old Beijing taste.
Beijing-style Crispy Roll with Blueberry Yam — Shen Wan San · Roast Duck · Beijing-Shandong Banquet
With a single crack, the ear catches a crisp sound, while the tongue welcomes the velvety smoothness of mashed Chinese yam and the refreshing sweetness of blueberry sauce. The interplay of crispness and creaminess forms a delightful duet on the palate—like listening to a marvelous concerto performed in flavor.
Milk Tea with Beijing-style Crispy Roll— Xinhua Bookstore (Xinhua Street Branch)
Crushed Beijing-style Crispy Roll pieces are sprinkled atop a dense milk foam, transforming the snack from a garnish into the star of the flavor profile.
Take a sip and first comes the rich aroma and mellow sweetness of the cream, followed by the toasty fragrance and crunch of the Crackle Box between your teeth. This heavenly pairing—old Beijing snack + milk tea—achieves perfect harmony in the slow melting of the cream and the continuous “crackle,” transporting you back to childhood in a single sip: novel, nostalgic, and irresistibly charming.
Beyond the Milk Tea with Beijing-style Crispy Roll, this space hides many quiet delights—reading in peace, browsing the Canal-themed cultural and creative selections, or enjoying the fun of hands-on crafts. All of it deserves to be savored slowly.