Pekochan is city's best-kept secret

If the name looks familiar, it could be its resemblance to the famous Japanese food maker, Pekochan, whose many products can be found in Japan as well as local Beijing 7-Eleven outlets. However, with no relation to Pekochan, the Pekotan bakery in Central Place looks like it has what it takes to be soon supplying quality food to Beijingers at large.

At first glance, the ready-to-eat items inside the glass counter appear gourmet and expensive enough -much like the ready-made food belonging to high-end supermarkets like Ol or the BHG Marketplace in Shin Kong Place.

However, after examining the prices and quality of each of their sections (ready-made food, bakery, and desserts), one realizes why this is Central Place's best-kept secret.