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I’ve just returned from a trip to North Korea, where I fell in love with the food there. I heard that some North Koreans have opened restaurants in Beijing. Can you recommend one that also holds song and dance performances?

Try visiting Yinpanguan Restaurant, a reputable chain that is based in the North Korean capital Pyongyang. Most of its ingredients are shipped from the North, which guarantees the dishes’ authentic taste, but are reasonably priced. You can find it on 11 Fangcaodi Xi Jie, Chaoyang District (Tel. 6581 8603).

I’m a collector of old-movie posters, but my hobby has suffered since I moved to Beijing. I’ve checked out numerous video shops, but no one has the posters I want. Do you have any leads?

Check out Kubrick Book Store at the Museum of Modern Art’s (MOMA) Broadway Cinematheque. There you can also find posters of classic movies, most of which are imported from Japan. It is located at MOMA’s Building T4, North area, 1 Xiangheyuan Lu, Dongzhimen, Dongcheng District (Tel. 8438 8202).

I’m new in town and still have not gotten used to the local food. I’ve been eating McDonald’s almost every day. I’d be happier with Burger King if I can only find a store in town.

There is only one Burger King store in Beijing and it is located at Terminal 3 of the Capital International Airport. It does not do home deliveries. A second branch is being planned at U-Town Plaza in Chaoyangmen, Dongcheng District. You can call the building management at 8561 1600 for more information. In the mean time, unless you’re willing to travel half an hour by subway or car to the airport every day, we suggest trying harder to appreciate local food.

(By Liang Meilan)