There is no doubt that jajianmien is a most important symbolism for people in Beijing. It is not only delicious but also easy to prepare and at the same time appetizing. Even these days, you can see these scenes in the courtyards of the hutongs (as same as streets): People in the neighborhood get together to have a meal, crouching in front of the yards and by the doors. Each holds a bowlful of jajianmien, with a piece of crispy cucumber in it. A couple of bites of the noodle followed by a bite of the cucumber, now and then, will in no way interfere with their chatting with each other, nor will it hold up their chess games.
Although there are various symbolisms of Beijing, I prefer jajianmian to others. But the most regrettable thing is now I am in Victoria and cannot eat it. Once I had jajianmien in a Korean restaurant, which called SURA. It's perfect, but totally different with Chinese jajianmien.
That's the symbolism of Beijing - jajianmien, which important for me. I miss it sooooooooooo much!
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