The band seemed to possess a similar mindset, communicating with each other through their usual knowing glances and smiles. It’s nice to see a band that actually listens to themselves when playing live and enjoys the music that they’re producing.

Located on a tree-lined hutong just north of Jingshan Gongyuan, Beijing Characteristics Dumpling House is unassuming, cozy, clean, and full of friendly jiaozi / 饺子 makers. The menu features every variety of dumpling you could ask for, and all of the dumplings are made from scratch as you order them.