Over the past year, Beijing has been checking off what seems like every type of culinary niche. You can now add a "50s-style diner specializing in American hotdogs" to the list: 18cm Champion Mountain is a lengthy name for a place serving some equally lengthy dogs.
Located in the heart of the burgeoning CBD area, 18cm Champion Mountain is hard to miss while walking down the street, as it’s easily the most lit venue on Jinhui Lu. Stepping inside, we’re rocked by two things: bright neon lights and a bold kitschy interior. From the jazzy art on the walls to the vintage-style booths, the joint is very welcoming.
The menu is pretty straightforward – no surprises here. We order the vegetable hotdog (RMB38), which isn’t actually vegetarian like we assumed, but rather a chicken sausage with bits of vegetables. It’s a suitable dog and has a nice spicy kick to it, though we suggest going for the basic street dog (RMB10) instead – a classic hotdog generously drizzled with mustard and ketchup.
Aside from their specialty sausages, the diner also serves up sides and shakes. From the first few sips, the vanilla milkshake (RMB26) is solid, though not as thick as we had hoped. What goes great with a vanilla milkshake? You guessed it – fries. The classic french fries (RMB18) are a perfect accompaniment to our hearty dog and sweet shake. We also spontaneously opt for an order of squid rings (RMB18) – a curious offering but surprisingly good, especially with the complementary horseradish sauce.
With reasonable prices and a promising location, 18cm Champion Mountain proves to be a decent spot to grab a casual bite.
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