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BEIJING

BBQ chicken wings and oysters have been highly popular over the past two years. These foods, which only used to be available on street food stands, have now become the staple of some small, specialized BBQ restaurants. Most of these places are small, sparsely decorated, and the service rarely keeps up with the rush of diners.

As a result, you could spend the entire dining time wondering why these hutong BBQ chicken wing places are so popular. Many believe it is a one-time experience, so that you can tell your friends you've been there. The fact reservation is required doesn't necessarily mean there are a lot of people reserving. It is actually a strategy to plan on material purchase and save cost. Apparently it has become a successful promotional stunt, and the owners are always happy if you take it as a sign that the restaurant is popular.