Suoyi Binzhou, Beijing de dama zhemayang??

Ya gotta love the giant Maidanglao and Kendengji over there. Are they still considered to be one of the more expensive and fashionable places to eat? When I lived in Shanghai in '96/'97 you could get a huge meal at a pretty good local restaurant for less than the cost of a burger, fries, and coke at McD's. Just as well, fast food over there tastes the same as fast food over hear, just like crap. Speaking of McD's and KFC, here's a pic that you'll enjoy. I like to show this to people who ask me what "exotic China" looks like. If there was only a Starbucks the picture would be perfect.