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DINING
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Cutesy decor at La Cascina. See What's New: Restaurants, p91; photo by Judy Zhou
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All Month: Hainan Chicken
This chicken dish combines elements from Southeast Asian, Hainan and
Cantonese cuisines. See listing, this page.
DINING
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phenomenon in Beijing’s dining scene is really ticking me off.
I don’t mean the increasing haughtiness of new dining
establishments, or the 600-percent mark-up on wine, or
even the microscopic portions sold at mega-scopic prices – it’s the
unnecessary service charge tagged onto our bills in a country where
tipping isn’t part of the culture. I’ll accept that times are changing and
that Beijing’s dining scene is entering the international limelight, but is
it really necessary to charge diners upwards of 20 percent for mediocre
service? And how much of it actually goes to the staff ?
I concede that the level of service has increased tremendously,
but mainly in high-end establishments where excellent service is, well,
expected. Places where you find stellar service without paying the
premium price are still as rare as a pink diamond. I’m not ignoring the
fact that market forces have pushed owners to raise prices – I would
just like to see it justified with quality service. But for this, I’ll have to
wait – something I’ve become used to in Beijing restaurants.
But some things are perhaps worth the wait … Last month, Blu
Lobster’s Executive Chef Brian McKenna packed up bags and headed
over to Chaoyang District to set up his own establishment, which is
set to open later this year. The concept is a New York/London-style
brasserie set in a “stunning” 200sqm location, complete with a giant
bar and lounge area. Actually, considering the innovative molecular
gastronomy McKenna is renowned for, we can’t wait.
Dashanzi, Beijing’s Disneyland for the art-conscious, is sprouting
more and more quality dining establishments. There’s already Super
Ganbei inside the Ullens Center and Ning’s Space (named after the
owner Zhang Ning) across from the Nike Exhibition Center. Both
offer contemporary food concepts inside a gallery. A boutique hotel,
the area’s first, is set to open in the next year.
Meanwhile, the venues at the Legation Quarter are filling up
– Spanish restaurant and bar Agua (Spanish for water) has opened
up with executive Chef Jordi Valles, formerly of Mare Nostrum.
Another new chef making waves is Venezuelan chef Ana Esteves
at SALT. She may be new to Beijing, but she has an impressive culinary resume including stints in places like Miami and Peru. And lastly,
speaking of agua – sorry, water – head over to the new Vasco’s at the
Hilton Wangfujing and have their special water sommelier match
different types of H2O with your order … Jessica Wang
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CULINARY SPECIALS
Oct 4
Annual Caviar Supper
Grilled crayfish with pan-fried
goose liver, fresh rainbow trout,
pomelo and caviar, raspberry
chocolate ganache, walnut pie,
and free-flow Champagne. RMB
880. 6.30pm. The Schoolhouse
(6162 6506, info@theschoolhousea
tmutianyu.com)
Oct 6-18
Royal Thai Cuisine
Enjoy a traditional meal prepared
by Chef Jamnong Nirungsan at Cafe
Swiss. Lunch buffet: RMB 198+15%.
Dinner buffet: RMB 228+15%.
11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. Swissôtel
(6553 2288 ext 2127)
Oct 6-25
The Best of Western Australia
A new menu debuting exquisite
veal from the legendary White
Rock Farms. Guest chef Tim Taylor, head chef of the renowned
Clairault Winery of Margaret River
will visit from Oct 26-31. Aria (6505
2266 ext 36)
Oct 10-12
“Meet Me at the Eiffel”
The outdoor French Food Festival
hosted by Sopexa at Wangfujing
Buxingjie, complete with a replica
of the Eiffel Tower. There will be
food, fun and games, wine, chocolate and cheese. Free. 10am-6pm.
(6588 8675)
Oct 11
Xiaolumian: Walk on the Wild Side
Slurp up a bowl of noodles and
then hike the great outdoors. RMB
41 (adults), RMB 21 (kids). 1.30pm.
The Schoolhouse (6162 6506,
info@theschoolhouseatmutianyu.
com)
Oct 12-25
Toyama Sake Dinner
Three varieties of sake matched
to three dishes such as steak with
Chaliapin sake (1936) and spinach
with sesame sauce with Tateyama
Junmai Ginjo sake. Prices vary, call
for more info. Shangri-La Hotel
(8882 6719)
Oct 13-27
Shanxi Specialties
All your favorite Shanxi dishes such
as minced flour bun in lamb soup
and deep-fried spicy chicken on
offer at Café Cha. Prices vary, call
for more info. Shangri-La Hotel
(8882 6715)
Oct 15-31
Shanghai Flavor
Enjoy your favorite Shanghai food
with a 360-degree view of Beijing
from 21st Floor. Prices vary, call for
more info. 6-10.30pm. The Great
Wall Sheraton (6590 5566 ext 2295)
Oct 17-31
Nagasaki Culinary Buffet
Nagasaki’s own Chef Ikeda and
Chef Moriyama will create an assortment of Japanese gastronomic
masterpieces using ingredients
from Nagasaki. RMB 398+15%
(includes soft drinks, beer, wine
and sake). 6-10pm. Skyline Cafe,
Kunlun Hotel (6590 3388)
Oct 19
Pretty in Pink
“Savoir Faire” dishes varying from
seafood to French pastries, all with
pink bubbly. RMB 268+15% (free
flow of rose wine, local beer and
soft drinks), RMB 358+15% (free
flow of Moet and Chandon Rose
Champagne). Sofitel (8599 6666
ext 6521)
Oct 13
Oct 22
Keikoku with Nagasaki
Chefs Ikeda and Moriyama add
a touch of Nagasaki. Indulge
in a special robatayaki for RMB
498+15% (includes soft drinks,
beer, and Japanese sake). 5.309.30pm. Keikoku, Kunlun Hotel
(6590 3388)
Oct 26
“Warming Children in Winter Time”
Charity Dinner
Support orphaned children in
northern China by raising money
that will go to heating costs for
orphanages during the winter
months. Lucky draw, food, and
drinks for a good cause. Dress
code: business casual. RMB 600
(includes one free drink). Kids
dine for half-price. Tickets must
be booked in advance. 6-8pm
(presentation at 7pm). The Orchard
(8403-4979)
All Month
Shang Palace Crabs
Executive Chef Chau Qi Fong will be
dishing up hairy crab, a Shanghai
delicacy, with crabs flown in from
Yangcheng Lake, available at Shang
Palace. Prices vary, call for more
info. Shangri-La Hotel (8882 6732)
Hairy Crabs at the Summer Palace
Feast on the splendid hairy crab
with a Cantonese and Huaiyang
twist. Summer Palace (6505 2266
ext 34)
Art Of Chinese Tea
Premium tieguayin tea showcased
in the lobby with a tea demonstration by a tea master, all to the
sounds of a traditional Chinese
musical performance. Prices vary,
call for more info. Shangri-La Hotel
(8882 6723)
Daccapo’s Special Lunch
Taste specially prepared Italian
set lunches from Mon-Fri. Two
courses for RMB 98+15%, and
three courses for RMB 120+15%.
11.30am-2.30pm. The Regent (8522
1789)
Dim Sum’mary
Replenish with unlimited dim sum
at Jewel. RMB 128+15%. 11.30am2.30pm. The Westin (6606 8866
ext 7820)
Green Lunch
A healthy and organic lunching experience where diners can choose
their favorite dishes from the
buffet. Weekdays: RMB 198+15%
(includes coffee or tea). Weekends:
RMB 158+15%. 11.30am-2.30pm.
Greenfish, The Ritz-Carlton, Financial Street (6601 6666)
Hot and Spicy
Spice it up with Sichuan favorites.
Prices vary, call for more info.
11.30am-10.30pm. The Westin
(6629 7820)
Hainan Chicken
This chicken dish combines
elements from Southeast Asian,
Hainan and Cantonese cuisines.
RMB 85+15%. 5.30-10pm. See
photo, above. Gloria Plaza Hotel
(6515 8855 ext 2212)
Oriental Burger Set
Juicy burgers with a glass of
Guinness milkshake and chocolate
sundae priced at RMB 194.90 (RMB
0.10 for coffee or tea). 25 Degrees
(6552 2880)
Power Lunch at Cepe
A delicious three-course set Italian
lunch. Reservations recommended.
RMB 218. 11.30am-2.30pm. Cepe,
The Ritz-Carlton, Financial Street
(6629 6996)
Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon
Known as the “King of Salmon,”
Tasmanian salmon is definitely
worth a try. Prices vary, call for
more info. 6-10.30pm. See photo,
below. The Great Wall Sheraton
(6590 5566 ext 2119)
BRUNCHES AND BUFFETS
Every Sat & Sun
All-Star Brunch
Wine, dine and listen to the DJ
spinning beats. Brunch includes
free-flow draft beers, house wines,
cocktails, and sparkling wine. RMB
198. 1pm. All-Star (5905 6999)
Every Sat
Signature Brunch
Signature dishes and hearty portions with new chef Ana Esteves.
Two-courses: RMB 178. Threecourses: RMB 198. Noon-3pm. SALT
(6437 8457) www.saltrestaurantbeijing.com
Sun
Sunday Brunch
Chef Ana’s Sunday brunch
creations coupled with free flow
bubby and beer. Non-alcoholic
and children’s options are also
available. Two courses: RMB 138
(RMB 268 with free-flow drinks).
Three courses: RMB 158, RMB 288
(with free-flow drinks). Noon. SALT
(6437 8457) www.saltrestaurantbeijing.com
All Month
Under the Sea
A buffet fantasia with all of your
favorites from the sea. Lunch buffet: RMB 228+15%. Dinner buffet:
RMB 298+15%. Daily 11.30am10.30pm. The Westin (6629 7810)
BEVERAGE EVENTS
Oct 9
Café Europa Wine Dinner
Join The Wine Republic and Café
Europa for a dinner celebrating the
diversity of New Zealand’s cuisine
and fine wine. RMB 200. 7pm. The
Wine Republic (5869 7050)
Oct 16
Chilean Wine Tasting
Top Cellar presents Chilean wines.
Free. 7-8.30pm, Amigo (135 2143
4994) www.topcellar.com.cn
Bookworm Wine Tasting
Join The Wine Republic for a tasting of New Zealand wines coupled
with canapes. RMB 150. 7pm. The
Wine Republic (5869 7050)
Oct 15-22
Basic Grape Varieties I and II
Sort out your Sauvignon Blanc
from your Cabernet Sauvignons.
Full details on all the wines will be
provided as well as tasting notes.
RMB 500. 6.30pm (135 2214 7340,
fongyee@longfengwines.com)
www.longfengwines.com
All Month
Tea for Two
Enjoy a signature tea for two. RMB
288+15%. 3pm. The Ritz-Carlton,
Financial Street (6601 6666)
COOKING CLASSES
Every Wed & Sun
Asian Kitchen
Join Chef Anas Seuw and make
everything from Southeast Asian
delicacies to spicy Indian curries.
Classes include detailed information on selecting, preparing and
cooking the right combination.
RMB 220. 10am (Wed), 2-4pm (Sat).
The Hutong (8 915 3 613 ) w w w.
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Hook ‘n’ Cook
Prepare a three-course meal and
drink free-flow wine and beer
while you broaden your social
network. RMB 250. 7-10pm. The
Hutong (8 915 3 613 ) w w w.th e hu to n g .co m
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Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon
Known as the “King of Salmon,” Tasmanian salmon is definitely worth a
try at The French Bistro. See listing, this page.
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WHAT’S NEW: RESTAURANTS
Mosto
Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. 3/F Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6030)
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struck me. I ordered the mixed green salad with Gorgonzola
cheese to start. It was dressed in a piquant green apple and herb
vinaigrette. My companion ordered the salmon ceviche with
mango and baby arugula salad – perhaps a better choice in my
opinion – the pungent arugula accompanied the sweetness of
the mango salmon ceviche perfectly. For the main we ordered
the beef tenderloin steak – a measure of any chef ’s skills. We
weren’t disappointed. Medium rare and juicy, just the way it
should be, the steak was accompanied by roasted sweet potatoes and sautéed zucchini, all drizzled with a smoky chimichurri
sauce. Then, out came the expertly pan-seared sea bass with
herbed small potatoes, tomato ceviche and vanilla sauce. The
subtle buttery vanilla sauce with speckles of vanilla seeds got
my attention. The meal ended on a high note with a chocolate
soufflé with a molten white chocolate center, raspberry coulis
and vanilla ice cream (RMB 60). I couldn’t get enough.
The food at Mosto is well thought out and reliable, following a philosophy that food is for nourishment and sustenance,
not an expression of wealth and taste. Mosto deserves to do
well. Jessica Wang
Mosto: a must go
DINING
Mosto had barely thrown open its doors before it generated
a buzz big enough to power all of Beijing. Headed by Chef
Daniel Urdaneta, formerly of SALT, Mosto takes its name
from the Spanish word for unfermented grape juice. Those
familiar with Urdaneta won’t be surprised to hear that Mosto
serves quality food at sensible prices. On the second day
of opening, the flow of food and service were as smoothly
executed as the Beijing Olympics.
Guests will doubtless appreciate the funky wine list with
its emphasis on New World wines. Likewise, the smart menu
is influenced by South American flavors, a specialty of the
Venezuelan chef who personally comes to greet each table.
For lunch, two-course set menus go for RMB 70 and threecourse sets are RMB 85. Dinner is a la carte ranging from
RMB 60-200.
The venue’s interior can best be described as smart and
contemporary; it also features an open kitchen and bar. Large
doors lead to alfresco seating on the balcony overlooking the
Nali courtyards, and the light jazz playing in the background
further extends the relaxing ambiance. Mosto is elegant yet
unpretentious, and versatile enough for a quick business lunch
or a romantic dinner.
It’s the fluid energy of the whole dining experience that
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Grange
Daily 6am-11pm. The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District (5922
8888)
朝阳区新源南路1号
From the leather chairs to the dark finish that smacks
of a 1920s wine bar, Grange has successfully integrated
Gatsby style with experimental chemistry lab-chic. Expect
all of your dipping sauces to be doled out of beakers and
pipettes. Order the spiced coconut lobster bisque (RMB
65) and watch as a waiter pours the piquant broth from
a kettle into your bowl of langoustine below. Though
disappointingly not the typical creamy soup, Grange’s take
is a delicious and surprising experiment. The steakhouse
serves up one fine bovine with thick, lean cuts priced at
upwards of RMB 145. The chef says the steaks are best
served medium rare, so expect just a quick sear to lock
in the juices. But don’t stop at the Australian Wagyu.
The duck breast served with foie gras and a glazed fig
and potato tortilla (RMB 155) makes for a scrumptious
alternative. And after drowning in the wine selection and
basking in the attentive service, you’ll leave Grange feeling like their greatest test product. Megan Zaroda
Steak down to a science
All-Star Sports Bar & Grill
Daily 24 hours. Bldg 5, 1/F, Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang
District. (5905 6999)
Around the wall of the All-Star runs a GT stripe that
plays nicely off the curving lines of the bar counter. A
frieze of plasma screens shows a mash-up of sporting
moments, courtesy Star TV, ESPN, CCTV 5 et al. It’s a
pretty cool package and the food’s good too. The menu
starts with a 24-hour breakfast, and the rest of the eats
go from tortilla dip (RMB 40) to sirloin steak (RMB 238).
Options include burgers (RMB 65), pizza (RMB 50) and
pasta (RMB 50-60). Drinks include draft beers (RMB 30)
local and imported bottled beer (RMB 35-45), cocktails
(RMB 60) and fiercely priced wine. Our cocktails were
well-made and generous, our huge tortilla dip was outstanding, the hamburger was nicely seared and perfectly
done, but the fettuccine had the taint of burned garlic. So
stick to the sports bar faves, don’t expect to hear Kraftwerk and you’re in for a great night. John Brennan
DINING
PHOTOS COURTESY OF WESTIN CHAOYANG, ALL-STAR SPORTS BAR & GRILL, CROWNE PLAZA SUN PALACE
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A winner for night owls
Sun Palace 太阳宫中餐厅
Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 4/F, Crowne Plaza Sun Palace. 12 Qisheng Zhongjie,
Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District (6429 8888)
朝阳区东三环七圣中街12号北京新云南皇冠假日酒店
Located in the Crowne Plaza Sun Palace, this modern and
tastefully appointed Cantonese restaurant is yet another
addition to the city’s upscale hotel-restaurant scene. It
may not be particularly groundbreaking, but Sun Palace
is a good place to indulge in classic Hong Kong flavors.
For those on a budget, the restaurant has many dishes
available in single-person portions. The meal began on a
high note with a juicy starter of crispy pork belly (RMB
58), and only continued to impress. Seafood is usually the
highlight of a Cantonese meal – here it was fresh panfried scallops over snap peas (RMB 98). Freshly prepared
egg tarts (RMB 18) were so delicate that they literally fell
apart in the mouth. Service is comfortably attentive, especially when the staff made strong suggestions of expensive delicacies and wine on the menu. Sun Palace wouldn’t
be the first choice for a romantic rendezvous, but look no
further if you need to impress business clients. Fiona Lee
A palace to impress
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Domus
Daily 6-10pm. 115 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District (8511 8015)
东城区南池子大街115号
Located in a stunning restored courtyard east of Tiananmen, Domus (taking its name from the Italian furniture
company) combines the art of food with the art of
architecture. The bar and lounge upstairs is decked in
contemporary designer furniture, while the downstairs
features an open kitchen, dining tables and two chef ’s
tables. Chef Jamie DeRosa, who has worked in famous
kitchens such as Patina, The Fat Duck and The French
Laundry, puts together a smoking six-course tasting
menu (RMB 688) that includes braised rabbit, Indonesian
grouper, Australian grass-fed lamb and caviar – each displaying adventurous imagination. Unfortunately, the a la
carte menu was not available at the time of the review, but
a separate bar menu is packed with extravagant appetizers,
desserts and shellfish – try the creative tuna tartare with
jalapeno jelly served in a sweet sesame cone (RMB 128).
While you bask in the posh environment, sipping on a
martini, you might as well be in Paris, London or New
York. Jessica Wang
Chic, contemporary, and unlike anywhere else
Sureño
Daily noon-11.30pm. The Opposite House, The Village at Sanlitun, Bldg 1, 11 Sanlitun Lu,
Chaoyang District (6410 5240)
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DINING
Nestled within the stunning interior of The Opposite
House, Sureno serves up modern Mediterranean cuisine
from its beautiful open kitchen with wood-fired ovens.
Appetizers of bacalao fritters with a satisfyingly garlicky
aioli (RMB 58) and crispy fried whitebait (RMB 48) were
beautifully made. The calzone pizza was amazingly good
value (RMB 88), huge and resplendently stuffed with
two types of ham, various mushrooms (including enoki
and shitake) and ricotta cheese. A Victoria farm trimmed
rack of lamb was cooked precisely to order flanked by a
delightful white truffle mash (RMB 28). The only oddity
lay in an overcooked tagliolini, where the lovely sauce was
let down by the pasta’s soft texture. Service was excellent
and very attentive: An irresistible basket of fresh baked
pizza bread was replenished without prompting. Add to
this an affordable and well-chosen wine list without crazy
Beijing mark-ups and Sureno is clearly a haven for Beijing’s
food and wine lovers. Fongyee Walker
Mediterranean hospitality with excellent food and wine
Sadler Ristorante
Daily noon-2pm, 6.30-10.30pm. Legation Quarter, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Chongwen
District. (6559 1399)
崇文区前门东大街23号
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Michelin Chef Claudio Sadler’s new pad inside the
Legation Quarter is smart and modern – a welcome
addition to Beijing’s upscale Italian-restaurant scene.
The dishes we sampled were solid, classy and beautifully
presented. The creamy homemade fettuccini with chunky
rabbit ragout and sauteed spinach and enoki mushrooms
(RMB 210) was excellent, while the sauteed Angus beef
fillet with parmesan mousse and crispy asparagus (RMB
350) showed the chef ’s skills and innovation. While
the food is the centerpiece, the dining environment is
a tad boring: beige leather couches, slick white walls,
and a glass roof. Though the outdoor area will provide
a pleasant summertime dining experience, the chef ’s
table (seats around 12 guests) is where you really want
to be. Jessica Wang
La Cascina
Daily 11am-11pm. Shop 101, Bldg 4, China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District
(5203 6809)
朝阳区建国路89号华贸中心4号楼101店铺
If you’re ever looking for a place to escape the grayness of
Beijing, La Cascina is your answer. Here, bold and funky
colors will lift any dreary mood. The front room boasts
mesmerizing colorful tiles from ceiling to floor, while the
back room has bright olive-green Victorian chairs and velvet
curtains – life-size versions of the kind you’d expect to
find in a child’s dollhouse. The mix-and-match lightwood
flooring and ceiling is almost a little too silly, but succeeds
in matching the playful decor. We were pleased to discover
that the food is smart and just as colorful as the surroundings. We started with a plate of tenderly grilled pink salmon,
seductively accessorized with roasted bell peppers and
balsamic sauce (RMB 138). This was followed by penne
pasta cooked al dente, with a creamy and savory Alfredo
sauce topped with slices of parma ham and mushrooms
(part of the two-course set lunch for RMB 78). The menu
featured a bevy of pizzas, appetizers, soups, pastas, risottos,
main courses and desserts – the combination warrants a
repeat visit. Jessica Wang
Bold and funky Italian
Amigos Lounge 两雨轩
Daily 11-1am. 5 Yude Hutong, Xicheng District (6651 0999)
西城区育德胡同5号院
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The concept for Amigos Lounge, or Lianyu Xuan in
Chinese, is inspired by a poem written by prominent
poet Du Fu. Set in a beautiful and secluded courtyard,
complete with koi ponds, bamboo trees, and rock sculptures, the restaurant offers a number of Chinese-style
private rooms. The main dining room has a large bar in
the middle, fuschia-colored couches, a roof draped in
orange sheer fabric, and a large TV screen. The admirable,
intricate dishes are all served in single portions instead
of family-style dishes. Meatballs stuffed into carved-out
eggplant are flavored with a sweet and sour sauce (RMB
48), fish roe with vermicelli and minced pork (RMB 48)
are a refined take on the Sichuan favorite known as “ants
climbing a tree,” and stir-fried shrimps (RMB 18) give the
accompanying crunchy celery a briny twist. This place is
large enough to seat a good-sized party (many set menus
feature a heavy emphasis on seafood), yet is still intimate
enough for a casual date. Jessica Wang
Off the beaten path imperial cuisine
Let’s Burger
Daily 11.30am-midnight. 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6036)
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朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园1层
Among Beijing’s hamburger restaurants, Let’s Burger is
the latest and best. It stretches the burger concept in odd
directions, but their Original Hamburger (RMB 45) is as
tasty as they come. You can go all the way to a Wagyu
beef burger (RMB 168), but we were happy with an Original and a serving of Mini Burgers (beef, fish, foie gras,
RMB 88), all excellent. Other choices include Mexicano
(RMB 68), American Classic (RMB 98) and another six
variations on the bun-and-protein theme. The structural
problem with high-end burgers: There’s a limit to how
much you can fit in the bun and still elegantly pick it up.
The Let’s Burger solutions: Go dainty with knife and fork
or all in with disposable plastic gloves, crab restaurant
style. Their house wine is a steal at RMB 38 a glass, and
they offer imported beers (RMB 25-38). Let’s Burger has
a cheerful feel, friendly management and a buzz that’s
rare for a newly opened eatery. John Brennan
Yes, let’s!
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THE GRAPE PRESS
IN VINO VERITAS
Beijing Vineyard Visits
by Edward Ragg and Fongyee Walker
A
s autumn graces Beijing, local grapes are freshly harvested
and fermentation tanks bubble away in the city’s outskirts
and surrounding countryside. Autumn is also one of the
more convenient times to visit local wineries – winemakers can
concentrate on what’s in their vats rather than worry about the
weather and they have a little more time to welcome visitors before
preparing their vines for the arduous winter months ahead.
Although most of China’s wineries are in Shandong (with
most vines planted in Xinjiang), Beijing offers wine lovers
several options worth a visit. English-speaking tours are not
widely available, but some can be arranged at most wineries,
given enough notice. One of the nearest operations is Dragon
Seal (www.dragonseal.com), whose current winery is within city
limits, located in the heart of Haidian. Dragon Seal goes back to
1910 and the innovations of a wine-loving French friar. With the
involvement of French drinks giant Pernod Ricard, Dragon Seal
received much needed technical know-how.
Although no longer a joint venture, French
wine-maker Jérôme Sabaté continues to make
wines from exclusively Chinese grapes sourced
from nearby Hebei.
Dragon Seal produces drinkable whites
and reds from international grape varieties, including Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, plus a good value sparkling
Chardonnay made by the traditional Champagne method (retailing approximately RMB 100-125). The year 2006 blessed Dragon
Seal with strong reds. Now is the best time to go sample these
wines in this fascinating factory site before Dragon Seal moves
most of its wine-making facility closer to Hebei. Appointments
can be made through the Dragon Seal website.
Not far from where Dragon Seal sources its best grapes is
the experimental “Sino-French,” which is another joint venture
in Hebei’s Huailai County. The Sino-French Demonstration
Vineyard was the brainchild of Premier Wen Jiabao following an
inspirational visit to France in 1997. Here, winemaker Li Demei
produces eclectic, drinkable wines alongside more recognized
grape varieties, drawing on French support for everything from
oak barrels to fermentation vats. One gem is the winery’s development of the Marselan grape, a cross of Cabernet Sauvignon
and Grenache. This hearty grape, a strong component in the
Sino-French’s Bordeaux-style blends, resists fungal diseases and
suits the variable Chinese climate. Expect funky reds, whites and
a sweet late harvest white made from southwest France’s Petit
Manseng grape. Visits for around RMB 150 can be arranged by
contacting 031 3684 9882 or e-mailing cfm-winery@sohu.com.
To the southwest of Beijing lies Chateau Bolongbao, an organic
winery and one of the more popular Beijing wineries to visit for
wine and organic food products (with plans to open a guesthouse
too). State-of-the-art equipment shows considerable investment
and the French legacy is again apparent with Bordeaux-style
blends and distinct Bordeaux packaging. In fact, were it not for
the name “Bolongbao,” one wouldn’t initially know that this is a
Chinese product. Tastings and visits can be arranged by calling
English-speaker Tony Chen (139 1072 2833).
If you want to venture further, Bodega Langes (Hebei, southwest of Qinhuangdao) and Huaxia Great Wall (Hebei, Changli
County) both welcome visitors. Bodega Langes
(www.bodega-langes.com) is a rather plush operation, boasting a hotel, spa and wine school,
a multi-million dollar project funded by the
Swarovskis of crystal-glass fame. A room at the
hotel costs RMB 600, although wine tastings
start from as little as RMB 10. Controlling some 188 hectares of
vines, the winery is distinctly Chinese. One idiosyncrasy is that
only Chinese oak is used – produced from its own barrel-making
facility. Red and rosé wines feature here as well as vinous spa
products. Reservations can be made by contacting 6464 9856 or
info@bodega-langes.com. Great Wall’s Huaxia Winery was under
refurbishment at the time of press, so visitors should call 033 5203
2578 before scheduling a visit.
Though there are no Chinese wines of stellar quality, Beijingers
are lucky to have such vinous sweet spots not far from the city.
While Chinese wines are often thin and weedy, the passion and
investment is indisputably there, providing fun days out and a little
education. At the very least a winery tour is a good way to see some
countryside and try a tipple or two on a weekend jaunt.
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lovers several options
worth a visit
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Edward Ragg and Fong yee Walker run Dragon Phoenix Fine Wine Consulting, Beijing’s first independent wine consultancy (www.longfengwines.
com) and are authors of the Dragon Phoenix Wine Blog.
SELECT SIPS AND DISHES
One to drink
2006 Sileni Cellar Selection Pinot
Noir, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
(RMB 219)
Trusted New Zealand producer
Sileni offers a broad range of reliable wines with great varietal character. Beautiful red-purple in color,
the nose features red cherry fruit,
Pinot’s trademark perfume and subtle oak, revealing a soft palate with
silky tannins and refreshing acidity.
Would make an excellent match with
the roast salmon and bell peppers
in a reduced balsamic vinegar sauce
offered at La Cascina. Here Pinot’s
acidity and fragrance both stand
up to the reduced balsamic sauce,
which, although acidic, is sweet to the
taste as well as complementing the
sa l mon’s meat y and oi ly qua l it ie s . (Ava i l able f rom Joi nt ek ,
www.jointekfinewines.com)
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ZHOU AND
COURTESY
OF JEBSEN,
JOINTEK, MPC,
SHINYEH
PHOTOS: SIMON LIM AND JUDY ZHOU,
COURTESY
OF THE
INTERCONTINENTAL
HOTEL
(FOOD); COURTESY OF CELLAR LE PINOT, JEBSEN FINE WINES, TORRES CHINA (WINE)
One to quaff
2 0 04 De Martino “Legado
Reserva” Cabernet Sauvignon,
Maipo Valley, Chile (RMB 139)
De Martino, a Chilean pioneer, was
the first winery to export what is now
a Chilean staple grape, Carmenère.
Dark purple to black in color, the
nose has lashings of blackcurrant
and pleasant oak followed by a robust
palate of strong fruit, chewy tannins
and nice length. An appropriately
fruit-driven, savory wine for hearty
hamburger dishes in most forms.
This wine’s rich fruit, hefty tannic
structure and savory oak offsets
25 Degrees’ classic hamburger accompanied by pickles and relishes.
(Available from Jebsen, www.jebsenfinewines.com)
One to savor
Caletero Dry Oloroso Sherry, Jerez,
Spain (RMB 258)
Fortified wines are not always given
their due places at the dinner table.
This Oloroso Sherry is refined and
dry. Dark brown in color, the nose
is rich with nutty oxidized flavors,
followed by a rich, low acid palate.
An ideal partner to complement
Shinyeh’s hairy crab in rice wine.
Holding similar flavors to rice wine,
this lighter-styled Oloroso complements the dish’s savory character.
(Available from MPC, www.winespain58.com)
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FOOD STUFF
SUPER TUBERS
Don’t underestimate the turnip
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I
text and photo by Xiyun Yang
didn’t go to the market looking to buy a tuber.
I went to the market looking for ways to extend the fleeting
days of summer – maybe find something bright and flowery,
green and new – but I came home with a tuber. I’m not sure how
this happened, but somewhere between the bamboo shoots and
the dark red summer tomatoes, I saw
these giant, almost monstrously white and
heavy roots.
Tubers are afterthoughts, side dishes,
bridesmaid to the bride, like potatoes are
to meat, as Robin is to Batman. Their
round and chubby bodies are best anthropomorphized as fat babies … starchy, fat babies. They are the
languid foods of bitter winters from the very furthest reaches of the
Northern Hemisphere.
In Chinese, tubers are called bailuobo (白萝卜), or white carrot,
while normal carrots are called huluobo (胡萝卜), which, as a child, I
thought was strange for a carrot to have the surname Hu (hu means
“from a foreign country”). The traditional Chinese way of cooking
the turnip is either slowly stewing with meat into soup or stir-frying
with soy sauce. Either way, the trick to a well-cooked tuber is dealing
with its bitter bite – slow cooking does the trick. The kind of “ slow
cooking” that no one has time for except on rainy weekends when
you can’t leave the house.
You could go the liangban or cold plate/salad route and take the
bitterness head on. Slice it in an extra thin julienne that almost resembles slivers, then toss it with a mild rice vinegar and sugar, let it
soak for a bit and add it to whatever greens and salad accoutrements
you happen to be yearning for. But if you’re not in the rabbit-food
mood, give in to default tuber mode: large chunks of meat plus
large chunks of tuber. If it just so happens to be a rainy Sunday
afternoon, go for a beef stew with extra tubers – large chunks of
sautéed onions, garlic, carrots, turnips, potatoes, and beef. Chuck
a bottle of Guinness in for good measure. Stew really slowly for a
really long time and change the name to something more appetizing before serving.
Since I don’t have a real oven here in Beijing, my mini-oven had to
work overtime. The end result wasn’t the
golden crust I was quite looking for, but
my 12-inch grill toaster gave an admirable
effort. The trick is not to overcrowd, to
roast in batches, and to be generous with
the olive oil. A quick blanch mutes the
bitterness of the turnips and cuts down on
roasting time. You can’t go wrong serving it with roasted chicken,
maybe even some caramelized onions to even out the tones. Leave
it in the fridge to toss it cold with a salad the next day. You might
not even need dressing.
Their chubby bodies are best
anthropomorphized as fat
babies … starchy, fat babies
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Roasted Turnips with Spiced Orange Glaze
1 small new ginger root, or just normal ginger
1 cup orange juice
1 cinnamon stick, optional
1 star anise
1 large white turnip
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut half of a ginger root, and
peel. Crush it into a few smaller pieces. Set in a pan with orange juice
and spices (cinnamon and star anise). Boil until reduced to a syrup consistency. Discard ginger. Set aside. Meanwhile, clean and peel turnip.
Cut into large wedges. Blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes. Pat dry.
Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in (toaster) oven for 25-35
minutes, depending on size. Toss while warm with orange juice. Serve
at room temperature or cold.
Serves 3-4
FEATURE
LAMB-TASTIC
Chef Gassano Barhoumeh on the miracle of mutton
he natural elegance of lamb requires little dressing up to bring out its versatile characteristics. It’s not as fussy as beef or chicken, both of which require very precise cooking temperatures – overcooking these can lead to flavorless meat that is as tough as
rubber tires. In fact, a simple rubdown and some baking can yield a very delicious dish (such
the lamb knuckle recipe below).
“Chinese lamb is the best lamb I’ve ever tasted,” says Gassano Barhoumeh, chef and proprietor of Za’atar, a Middle Eastern restaurant in Shunyi. “Because it’s halal, there’s no blood
in the veins so it’s cleaner to cook with,” he adds as he massages seasoning on a hunk of meat,
explaining how he sources lamb from Inner Mongolia. Lambs in the northern part of China
run wild on grassy slopes for miles on end and have little fat because they’re grass-fed. And
since the farmers want to turn over profit as quickly as possible, the lambs never grow very
large, making the meat young and tender.
Having grown up in Jordan, Barhoumeh says, “Lambs in the Middle East are poorly fed
because they grow in desert conditions.” Their meat is not as flavorful because they are not
fed on grass. In other parts of the world, lamb meat is expensive. In the United States, lamb
can cost up to RMB 90 per pound (about 0.5kg), compared to the RMB 18 per pound that you
find in Beijing’s Muslim quarter of Niujie, where every shop displays freshly slaughtered meat
in its window front.
When preparing lamb, make sure to trim off excess external fat since this is what gives the
meat a gamy and grassy smell – seasoning with pungent vegetables such as onion, garlic, and
leeks can mask some of that odor. Strong and flavorful herbs and spices such as rosemary, thyme,
cumin, and cinnamon work beautifully as well.
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by Jessica Wang
Oven Roasted Lamb Knuckle
1 lamb knuckle (about 5-7
1 tbsp coriander
1 tbsp sumac
pounds)
1 tbsp dill
1 tbsp turmeric
1 medium onion (diced)
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp white pepper
4 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 tbsp cardamom
1 tbsp black pepper
Olive oil
1 tbsp cloves
1 tbsp salt
Clean off lamb knuckle, making sure that most of the fat is trimmed off. Rub knuckle with onion, garlic, oil,
and other seasonings in a pan. Bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 2.5 hours. Flavor with gravy of choice and
serve. Side dishes that pair well are mashed sweet potatoes, grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes.
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DINING DIRECTORY INDEX
1001 Nights - Middle Eastern
1/5 Taverna - Mediterranean
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25 Degrees - American
+39 Italian Restaurant and Lounge - Italian
600 Fusion Food - Japanese
66 North Norwegian Restaurant European
Abella - Italian
Absolute Cate - Shanghai
A-Che - Central & South American
Afunti - Xinjiang & Muslim
Agrilandia - Italian
Agua - Spanish
Ai Jiang Shan - Korean
Ajinotei - Japanese
Ajitoku - Japanese
Alameda - Central & South American
Alamuhan - Xinjiang & Muslim
Alba Cafe - Cafes & Teahouses
Alba Restaurant - Italian
Album - Italian
Alexander Creek Park - Taiwan
Alla Osteria - Italian
All-Star Sports Bar & Grill - American
The American Cafe - American
American Steak & Eggs - American
Amethyst - Contemporary Cuisine
Amigo - European
Amigo Pizza - Pizza
An Die An Niang - Shandong
Annie’s - Italian
Anyuan #5 Restaurant - Yunnan
Aria - European
Aroma - Buffets
Ashandi - Spanish
Asia Bistro - Southeast Asian
Asian Star - Indian/Pakistani
Assaggi - Italian
The Astor Grill - American
At Cafe - Cafes & Teahouses
Athena - Mediterranean
Awana - Southeast Asian
Awfully Chocolate - Bakeries & Delis
Baan Chokdee - Thai
Ba Guo Bu Yi - Sichuan
Baijia Dayuan - Imperial
Bai Zhou Xiang - Homestyle
Banana Leaf - Thai
Baoyuan Jiaozi - Dumplings
The Bar & Grill - European
Barolo - Italian
Baweifang - Japanese
Bei - Fusion
Beihai Dao - Korean
Beijing Cook - Shanghai
Beijing Courtel - Beijing
Bellagio - Taiwan
Bento & Berries - Bakeries & Delis
Berena’s Bistro - Sichuan
Bhodi-Sake - Vegetarian
Bian Yi Fang - Beijing Duck
Bindiya - Indian/Pakistani
Biteapitta - Middle Eastern
Bleu Marine - French
Bloo - Buffets
Blue Frog - American
Blu Lobster - Contemporary Cuisine
Boat Quay Restaurant and Cafe Southeast Asian
Bobo - Taiwan
Bocata - Cafes & Teahouses
The Bookworm - European
Boucherie Michel - Bakeries & Delis
Brasserie Flo - French
Bravo Italia Ristorante - Italian
Brazilian Churrascos - Central & South
American
The Bridge Cafe - Cafes & Teahouses
BSD Dubu House - Korean
Bubble Cafe & Bar - Italian
Buffalo Stone - Fusion
Cabo Cafe - Central & South American
Cafe 99 - European
Cafe Cha - Buffets
Cafe de la Poste - French
Cafe Europa - European
Café Flatwhite - Cafes & Teahouses
Cafe Lakeside - Fusion
Café O2 - Buffets
Cafe Oriental Taipan - Fusion
Cafe Sambal - Southeast Asian
Cafe Sambal Urban - Southeast Asian
Cafe St. Laurent - Cafes & Teahouses
Cafe Yogur Berry - Ice Cream
Cafe Zarah - Cafes & Teahouses
Caffé Marco - Italian
Caffe Parma - Italian
Cai Yunjian - Yunnan
Cao Mu Jian - Vegetarian
Casablanca - African
Casa Mexicana - Central & South American
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Casa Mia - Italian
Cat - Vegetarian
Cepe - Italian
Chao Fu Cheng - Cantonese
Charcoal Bar - Korean
Charmant - Taiwan
Cheer Thai and Vietnamese Food Southeast Asian
Chef To Go - American
Chef Too - American
Chen Fu Ji - Southeast Asian
Chenghuangmiao Xiaochi - Shanghai
Chez Ai - Cafes & Teahouses
Chingari - Indian/Pakistani
Chongqing Fandian - Sichuan
Chongqing Kongliang Huoguo - Hot Pot
Chuan Ban - Sichuan
Ciro’s Pomodoro - Italian
Claire’s Roast Duck (formerly Mimi’s Roast
Duck) - Beijing Duck
Club 88 - Japanese
Club Sandwich - Cafes & Teahouses
Comptoirs de France - Bakeries & Delis
Corner Market & Kitchen - Fusion
Coups - Cafes & Teahouses
The CourtYard - Fusion
Crab Apple House - Zhejiang
Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant Xinjiang & Muslim
CRU Steakhouse - Steakhouses
Crystal - European
Crystal Jade - Fusion
Cuisine Galley - French
Cypress Court - Cantonese
Daccapo - Italian
Da Cheng Jia (Goody House) - Taiwan
Da Dongbei - Dongbei
Da Dong Roast Duck - Beijing Duck
Da Giorgio - Italian
Da Gui - Guizhou & Guangxi
Dahr Khan Bar & Restaurant - Mongolian
Dali Courtyard - Yunnan
Dan Ai Fan - Japanese
Danshui - Taiwan
Da Qinghua - Dongbei
Daskalides Belgian Chocolate Bar - Cafes
& Teahouses
Date Courtyard - Hot Pot
Dazhaimen - Imperial
The Deluxe Restaurant - Cantonese
The Den - European
Der Landgraf - German
Detour - Yunnan
Die Kochmützen - German
Ding Ding Xiang - Hot Pot
Dini’s Kosher Restaurant - Middle Eastern
Din Tai Fung - Dumplings
Dongbei Nongjia Yuan - Dongbei
Dongbeiren - Dongbei
Dong Lai Shun - Hot Pot
Double Double Restaurant and Bar Southeast Asian
Dragon Palace - Cantonese
Drum and Gong Fusion Restaurant Sichuan
Duck de Chine - Beijing Duck
Du Men Chong - Sichuan
Dynasty Jade Garden - Cantonese
East 33 - Buffets
East is Red - Dongbei
East Ocean Seafood Restaurant Cantonese
Eight Birds Hokkaido Shabu Shabu - Hot
Pot
Elaine’s Vegetarian Restaurant and Bar
- Vegetarian
Elements - Cantonese
Element Fresh - American
The Elephant - Russian
El Fogoncito - Central & South American
Elisa’s Italian Restaurant - Italian
Elvis - Japanese
Essence - Buffets
Eudora Station Bar and Restaurant American
Euro Diner - European
Exquisite Bakery - Cafes & Teahouses
Fangshan Restaurant - Imperial
Fanqian Fanhou - Taiwan
Farm House - Cantonese
Fauchon - French
Feiteng Yuxiang - Sichuan
Fenghuang Zhu - Yunnan
Fire - Homestyle
Firstar - French
Fish Nation - European
Fortune Hong Kong Hot Pot - Hot Pot
Franco’s - Pizza
Fu Jia Lou - Beijing
Fu Ku - Sichuan
Fushan - Tanjia
Fusion - Fusion
Ganges Indian Restaurant - Indian/
Pakistani
Ganglamedo - Tibetan
Gaon Korean Restaurant - Korean
Gege Fu - Imperial
German Food Center - Bakeries & Delis
Gesangmedo - Tibetan
Gin - Japanese
Gino’s - Pizza
Gisa - Italian
Gold Barn - Sichuan
Golden Elephant - Indian/Pakistani
Golden Jaguar - Buffets
Golden Peacock Dai Ethnic Flavour Yunnan
Golden Spoons Taiwanese Food - Taiwan
Gongdelin - Vegetarian
Gourmet - French
Gourmet Corner - Bakeries & Delis
Grange - Steakhouses
Grandma’s Kitchen - American
Grape Restaurant - Xinjiang & Muslim
Great Garden - Fusion
Greek Delicacy - Mediterranean
Green Fish - Fusion
Green T. House - Contemporary Cuisine
Green T House Living - Contemporary
Cuisine
The Grill - American
Guanghuamen - Japanese
Guantanamera.com - Central & South
American
Gui Gong Fu - Cantonese
Guolizhuang - Hot Pot
Gustomenta - Ice Cream
Guxiang Shanchuan - Korean
Haidilao Hot Pot - Hot Pot
Haiku by Hatsune - Japanese
Restaurant - Korean
Hard Rock Cafe - American
Harry’s Kitchen - Indian/Pakistani
Haru Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar - Japanese
Hatsune - Japanese
Hazara - Indian/Pakistani
Helen Sun Bakery and Cake Shop - French
Herbal Cafe - Cantonese
Higeoyaji - Japanese
Home Sweet Home - Taiwan
Hong Bin Lou - Beijing
Hong Jing Yu - Sichuan
Honzen - Japanese
Horizon - Cantonese
Hot Bean Cooperative - Beijing
Hua Jia Yi Yuan - Homestyle
Huang Cheng Lao Ma - Hot Pot
Huangcheng Shifu - Imperial
Huang Du - Cantonese
Huang Ting - Cantonese
Huang Yue - Cantonese
Huguosi Xiaochidian - Beijing
Hujiang Xiangmanlou - Shanghai
Hungry Horse - American
Hutong Pizza - Pizza
IF Juice - Cafes & Teahouses
Il Casale - Italian
Il Milione Ristorante - Italian
Indian Courtyard - Indian/Pakistani
Indian Kitchen - Indian/Pakistani
In & Out - Yunnan
I Rock My Pot - Hot Pot
Isshin Japanese Sushi Restaurant Japanese
Istanbul - Middle Eastern
Izaka-Ya and Ushi-Ya - Japanese
Jaan - French
Jade Garden - Shanghai
Java and Yangon - Southeast Asian
Jazz-Ya - Japanese
Jewel - Cantonese
Jia - Cantonese
Jia 21 Hao - Yunnan
Jin Ding Xuan - Cantonese
Jing - Buffets
Jinjiang Palace Restaurant - Shanghai
Jinse Loulan Canyi Guangchang - Xinjiang
& Muslim
Jin Yang Restaurant - Shanxi & Sha’anxi
Jiumen Xiaochi - Beijing
Jiu Yuan - Japanese
Justine’s - French
Kafe Peranakan - Southeast Asian
Kagen - Japanese
Kagoya Hachibay - Japanese
Kamat’s Mumbai Palace - Indian/Pakistani
Kaorou Ji - Xinjiang & Muslim
Kaorou Wan - Beijing
Karuizawa - Japanese
Kebab Republic - Middle Eastern
Keikoku Restaurant - Japanese
Kempi Deli - Bakeries & Delis
Ken De Rouge - Contemporary Cuisine
Kiev - Russian
King Roast Duck - Beijing Duck
Kitaya - Japanese
Koma Hachi - Japanese
Kranzler’s - European
The Kro’s Nest - Pizza
Kuan Xiangzi - Sichuan
Kurazen - Japanese
Kushinosato - Japanese
Kuxia Yizu - Sichuan
Kyline Pavilion - Homestyle
Kyros Kebab - Middle Eastern
La Bamba - Central & South American
La Dolce Vita - Italian
La Fattoria - Italian
La Gauche - French
Lai Lai Ken - Japanese
La Mansarde - French
La Maree - French
Lan Na Thai - Thai
Lantung - Thai
Lao Beijing Zhajiangmian - Beijing
Lao Han Zi (Han Cang) - Hakka
Lao She Teahouse - Cafes & Teahouses
Lao Tan Guizhou Cuisine - Guizhou &
Guangxi
La Paleta - Cantonese
La Taverne - French
Latin Grillhouse - Central & South
American
La Ting Ting - Hot Pot
Lau Pa Sak - Southeast Asian
Le Bistrot Parisien - French
Le Cabernet - French
Lei Garden - Cantonese
Le Igosso - Japanese
Lemongrass Thai and Indian Restaurant
- Thai
Len Len - Japanese
Le Parisien - Cantonese
Le Petit Gourmand - French
Le Petit Paris - French
Le Pré Lenôtre - French
Le Shabu Shabu Pot - Hot Pot
Let’s Burger - American
Lian Yunnan - Yunnan
Lido Deli - Bakeries & Delis
Li Jia Cai - Imperial
Lijing Xuan - Cantonese
Li Kang - Beijing Duck
Lin’s Kitchen - Sichuan
Liqun Roast Duck Restaurant - Beijing
Duck
L’Isola - Italian
Little Bangkok - Thai
Little Birch Western Restaurant - Russian
Little Italy - Italian
Little Saigon - Fusion
Little Sheep - Hot Pot
Long Island Hot Pot - Hot Pot
Longshun Yuan Mala Xiangguo - Sichuan
Long Yuan Tang - Guizhou & Guangxi
Los Meches - Central & South American
Lotus in Moonlight - Vegetarian
Lotus Root - Thai
Luce Cafe - Italian
Lu Lu - Shanghai
Maccheroni - Italian
Made in China - Beijing Duck
Made in Heaven - Shanxi & Sha’anxi
Maison Boulud à Pékin - French
Makoto - Japanese
Makye Ame - Tibetan
Malacca Legend - Southeast Asian
Mala Youhuo (Spice Spirit) - Sichuan
Manfu Lou - Hot Pot
Manilongda Thangka Art Bar - Tibetan
MARE - Spanish
Matsuko - Japanese
Matsushin - Japanese
Maxim’s de Paris - French
The Med - Mediterranean
Mei Mansion - Shanghai
Meishixiu - Japanese
Mei Wei Zhen - Imperial
Meshiya - Japanese
Metro Cafe - Italian
The Mexican Kitchen - Central & South
American
Mexican Wave - Central & South American
Miao Ling - Hot Pot
Miao Minority Restaurant - Guizhou &
Guangxi
Michael’s Place - Italian
Middle 8th Restaurant - Yunnan
Mima - Cafes & Teahouses
Ming Ge - Japanese
Mirch Masala - Indian/Pakistani
Miso Japanese Restaurant - Japanese
Molika - Japanese
Momo Cafe - Buffets
Mondo Gelato - Ice Cream
Monsoon - Buffets
Morel’s - European
Moro - African
Moscow Restaurant - Russian
Mosto - Contemporary Cuisine
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Mrs Shanen’s Bagels - American
Mucha - Cafes & Teahouses
Mughal’s Beijing - Indian/Pakistani
Muse Parisian Vietnamese Brasserie Vietnamese
My Humble House - Fusion
Nadaman - Japanese
Najia Xiaoguan - Imperial
Nam Nam - Vietnamese
Nanmen Hotpot - Hot Pot
Nan Ye Tang - Southeast Asian
Neverland Cafe - Cafes & Teahouses
New Veranda - European
Nishimura - Japanese
Noble Court - Cantonese
The Noble Restaurant/Bar - Fusion
No Name Restaurant - Yunnan
Noodle Bar - Beijing
Noodle Loft - Shanxi & Sha’anxi
Norbulingka - Tibetan
Novotel Xinqiao Coffee Shop - Buffets
Nuage - Vietnamese
Nuvem - European
Nyonya Kitchen - Southeast Asian
Obelisco - Central & South American
The Olive - Mediterranean
One East on Third - American
The Orchard - European
Original Kitchen - Cantonese
O Sole Mio - Italian
Ottoman Turkish - Middle Eastern
Outback Steakhouse - American
Panino Teca - Cafes & Teahouses
Paomo Guan - Shanxi & Sha’anxi
Paper - Contemporary Cuisine
Parfum French Restaurant - French
Paris Patisserie - Bakeries & Delis
Pass By Bar - European
Pass By Restaurant - French
PastaritO - Italian
Paulaner Brauhaus - German
Pavillion - European
Pazi Hot Pot City - Hot Pot
Pectopah - Russian
Peterpan - Italian
Peter’s Tex-Mex Grill - American
Pho 88 - Vietnamese
Pho at Beijing - Vietnamese
Phodaiz - Vietnamese
Phrik Thai - Thai
Piazza Cafe - Fusion
Pili Pili - African
Pink Loft - Thai
Pinot Brasserie - French
The Pizza Company - Pizza
Pizza Hut - Pizza
P&O’s One - European
Prego - Italian
Private Kitchen 44 - Guizhou & Guangxi
Pullman Steak - Steakhouses
Pure Lotus Vegetarian - Vegetarian
Purple Haze - Thai
Purple Haze Bistro - Southeast Asian
Pu Yue Ren Jia - Huaiyang
Puyue Renjia - Shanghai
Pyro Pizza - Pizza
Qi - Contemporary Cuisine
Qingshui Donghua - Imperial
Qomolangma - Tibetan
Quan Ju De - Beijing Duck
Qu Na’r - Zhejiang
Rainbow - Yunnan
Rain Club - Fusion
Raj Indian Restaurant and Bar - Indian/
Pakistani
Ras Ethiopian Cuisine - African
Red Capital Club - Imperial
Redmoon - Japanese
Red Orange - Buffets
Regal Palace Chinese Restaurant Cantonese
Regius Beef - Hot Pot
Renaissance Sashimi and Sushi Bar Japanese
Ri Chang - Cantonese
Ristorante Sadler - Italian
Romana Ice Cream - Ice Cream
Roses Town - European
Rosy - Homestyle
Rumi - Middle Eastern
Saffron - Spanish
Sahara - Middle Eastern
Sake Manzo - Japanese
Sa Lang Bang - Korean
SALT - Contemporary Cuisine
Sampan Restaurant - Cantonese
Sandglass Cafe - Cafes & Teahouses
Sanqianli - Korean
Saveurs de Corée - Korean
Schiller’s - German
Schiller’s Richang - Cantonese
Schindler’s Anlegestelle (Schindler’s
Docking Station) - German
Schindler’s Tankstelle - German
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Schlotzsky’s - Bakeries & Delis
Schoolhouse Canteen - Cafes & Teahouses
Sculpting in Time - Cafes & Teahouses
Sea of Lotus Vegetarian - Vegetarian
Sea of Mercy - Vegetarian
Seasons - European
Seasons Cafe/Creperie - French
Senses - Buffets
Sequoia Bakery and Cafe - Cafes &
Teahouses
Serve the People - Thai
Shaguo Ju - Beijing
Shanggu City Korea Village BBQ - Korean
Shang Palace - Cantonese
Shash - Middle Eastern
Shau Ron Ren - Japanese
Shinyeh - Taiwan
Shi Restaurant - Contemporary Cuisine
Shota Muni Sushi & Grill - Japanese
Shu Area Legend - Sichuan
Shuguo Yanyi - Sichuan
Siam Breeze - Thai
Sincere Shanghai Restaurant - Shanghai
Singaporean Secrets - Southeast Asian
Sit - French
Sizzler - American
Skyline Cafe - Buffets
Smallville - American
Sonne - Cafes & Teahouses
Sorabol - Korean
Souk - Middle Eastern
The Source - Sichuan
South Beauty - Sichuan
South German Bakery, Cafe Konstanz and
Bodenseestube - German
South Silk Road - Yunnan
Space for Imagination - Cafes & Teahouses
Spring Trees Restaurant - Sichuan
Sprinkles - Ice Cream
The Square - Buffets
Steak Exchange - Steakhouses
Still Thoughts Vegetarian Restaurant
- Vegetarian
Suboksung - Korean
SUBU - Fusion
Sugar Bar - Cafes & Teahouses
Sukhothai - Thai
Summer House - Imperial
Summer Palace - Huaiyang
Sunflower - European
Sun Palace - Cantonese
Super Ganbei - Fusion
Suraon - Korean
Sureno - Mediterranean
Tafi - Italian
Tai Bo Tian Fu Shan Zhen - Hot Pot
Taihaowei Thai Restaurant - Thai
Taipei Gu Zao Wei - Taiwan
The Taj Pavilion - Indian/Pakistani
Tamarind - Indian/Pakistani
The Tandoor - Indian/Pakistani
Tanfu Cuisine Restaurant - Tanjia
Tang Palace Seafood Boat - Cantonese
Tanjia Restaurant - Tanjia
Tanzhou Jiulou - Hunan & Hubei
Tao - Contemporary Cuisine
Tao Zhu Gongguan - Thai
Tapas Spanish Bar and Restaurant Spanish
Taste - Buffets
Taste - Cafes & Teahouses
Teahouse of Fu - Cafes & Teahouses
Teppanyaki Show Bar - Japanese
The Texan Bar and Grill - American
TGI Friday’s - American
Thai In - Thai
Thai Thai - Thai
The Coffee Lobby - Cafes & Teahouses
The Grange - Steakhouses
The Loft - Hot Pot
The Niah - Southeast Asian
The Qing Grill and Bar - Korean
The Roadhouse at Mutianyu - Beijing
The Village Cafe - Buffets
Three Guizhou Men - Guizhou & Guangxi
Tiamo Italia - Ice Cream
Tian Chi - Xinjiang & Muslim
Tianchu Miaoxiang - Vegetarian
Tiandi Yijia - Imperial
Tianwaitian Roast Duck Restaurant Beijing Duck
Tianzhao Jiayuan Huisuo - Hunan & Hubei
Time Cafe - European
Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q - American
Tim’s Texas Roadhouse - American
Todai - Japanese
Tofu Factory - Homestyle
Tongda Ecosystem Park - Dongbei
Tong He Ju - Shandong
Toscana Italian Restaurant - Italian
Traders Cafe - Southeast Asian
Traktirr Pushkin - Russian
Trattoria La Gondola - Italian
Treats - Bakeries & Delis
The Tree - Pizza
The Village Cafe - Cafes and Teahouses
Tube Station - Cafes & Teahouses
Tuk Tuk Thai Restaurant and Cafe - Thai
Turay’s Place - African
Tutu Mongolian Restaurant - Mongolian
Union Bar & Grille - American
Upper Room - Cantonese
Utopia Restaurant - Shandong
Vanilla Garden - Vegetarian
Va Piano - Italian
Vegan Hut - Vegetarian
Veg-on - Vegetarian
Very Siam - Thai
Very Sichuan Restaurant - Sichuan
VIC - European
Victor’s Place and Curry House - Indian/
Pakistani
Vineyard Cafe - European
Wagas - Cafes & Teahouses
Wang Pangzi - Hunan & Hubei
Wan Li - Sichuan
Wawu - Japanese
W Dine & Wine - European
Wenyu Nailao - Beijing
Whale Belly Dark Restaurant - Fusion
Whampoa Club - Contemporary Cuisine
White Nights - Russian
Wirtshaus am See - German
Wish - Fusion
Wuyishan Nongjiacai - Hakka
Wuyutai Neifucai - Imperial
Xian Bai Wei - Shanxi & Sha’anxi
Xi’an Fanzhuang - Shanxi & Sha’anxi
Xiang Bin Jiudian - Hunan & Hubei
Xiang Hai Lou - Hunan & Hubei
Xiangjiang Mingcheng - Hot Pot
Xiang Man Lou - Beijing Duck
Xiang Ming Yuan - Hunan & Hubei
Xiangnan Renjia - Hunan & Hubei
Xiangyang Xiaozhu - Vegetarian
Xi’an Su Huang Ming Chi - Shanxi &
Sha’anxi
Xiao - Guizhou & Guangxi
Xiaolumian - Dumplings
Xiao Wang Fu - Homestyle
Xie Hou - Yunnan
AFRICAN
North African cuisine leans towards Middle
Eastern, while West African emphasizes starches,
gravies, spices and grilled meats.
Moro Flavor tagines, couscous, and tapas,
all made with market fresh, authentic
ingredients. But with only 25 seats in
this blink-and-you-will-miss-it spot, reservations are a must. 8 Xinyuan Nanlu,
Chaoyang District. (8448 8250, 130 1112
8039) 朝阳区新源南路8号
Pili Pili Perhaps Beijing’s first Africanthemed restaurant and bar, Pili Pili has the
air of a grass hut about it and stocks some
African related knick-knacks. Daily 11am10pm (after 10pm, bar remains open).
In Oriental Qicai World, near Nüren Jie,
Chaoyang District. (8448 3372, 8448 4332)
比利必利, 朝阳区莱泰花街星吧路
Ras Ethiopian Cuisine Sit at a mesob and
eat injera bread dipped in kitfo, ye’siga
we’t and ye’shiro while you enjoy live
dance and music performances and a
coffee ceremony. Good service, authentic
food, and a great atmosphere make for
a heady culinary experience. Daily 10am11pm. 14 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District.
(8479 8388) 北京第一家埃赛俄比亚餐厅, 朝
阳区将台路14号
Turay’s Place Traditional African cuisine in
a modest setting. Daily noon-midnight. 41
Xingfuercun (100 meters north of Shiyuan
Elementary school), Chaoyang District.
(6416 0600) 朝阳区幸福二村41号(实验小学
往北100米,往左拐)
AMERICAN
This culinary tradition prizes portion size almost
as much as it does ketchup, particularly when
it comes to hamburgers, steaks and egg-based
breakfasts. Creole/Cajun, America’s finest culinary strain, is well represented in Beijing.
25 Degrees Sexy Hollywood setting with
sizzling hot burgers and milk shakes for
a magical experience. Just know that the
experience won’t come cheap. Daily 24
hrs. 7A Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District.
(6552 3600) 25°, 朝阳区工体西路7A
All-Star Sports Bar & Grill Boasting 65
plasma screens and tons of sound equipment, sports fanatics have a place for fine
burgers, tacos, pastas and steaks. Offers
include RMB 50 set lunches (2 courses and
a soft drink) from 11am-2pm Mon-Fri,
and RMB 198 (covers free flow alchohol)
All-Star weekend brunch, 1-4pm Sat-Sun.
Daily 24 hours. Building 5, 1/F, Solana
Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuanlu,
Chaoyang District. (5905 6999) 朝阳区朝阳
公园路6号Solana蓝色港湾国际商区 5-1
DINING
Casablanca Exposed brick walls and red
plushy sofas remind us anything but
Casablanca, however this is one of the
cheapest places to grab a drink and a bite
to eat in Houhai. Menu consists of mainly
North African fare with a Chinese twist.
Daily 11am-1am. 14 Houhai Nanyan (cross
southwest over Yingding Qiao and turn
right), Xicheng District. (6613 1929) 卡萨布
兰卡, 西城区后海西海南沿14号
Xihe Yaju - Huaiyang
Xihu Chuan Cai - Zhejiang
Xi Mihunzhen Cun - Guizhou & Guangxi
Xinchuan Mianguan - Sichuan
Xinjiang Fanzhuang - Xinjiang & Muslim
Xinjiang Islam Restaurant - Xinjiang &
Muslim
Xinjiang Red Rose - Xinjiang & Muslim
Xinjishi - Shanghai
Xu Xiang Zhai Vegetarian Restaurant
- Vegetarian
Yahata - Japanese
Yao Chi - Cantonese
The Yard - Southeast Asian
Yasakatei - Japanese
Yellowstone Restaurant & Bar Contemporary Cuisine
Ye Shan Jun Wild Fungus House - Hot Pot
Yijia Xiaoguan - Homestyle
Yijiayao Cafe and Restaurant - Yunnan
Ying Yuan - Zhejiang
Yong Sheng Zhai - Xinjiang & Muslim
Yotsuba - Japanese
Yu - Cantonese
Yuan Yuan - Shanghai
Yuebin Restaurant - Beijing
Yuehai Roast Duck Restaurant - Beijing
Duck
Yue Lu - Hunan & Hubei
Yuemingyuan Teahouse - Cafes &
Teahouses
Yuki - Japanese
Yunnan Guoqiao Mixian - Yunnan
Yunnan Impression - Yunnan
Yunteng Shifu - Yunnan
Yuxiang Renjia - Sichuan
Yu Xin - Sichuan
Za’atar - Middle Eastern
Zen - Shanghai
ZEN - Cantonese
Zen5es - Cantonese
Zesty Chalet - Hunan & Hubei
Zhang Qun Jia - Zhejiang
Zhen Yi Restaurant - Cantonese
Zhuowa Sangmu - Tibetan
Zhu Yu Fang - Sichuan
Z.Y.X. HYC - Huaiyang
The American Cafe No-nonsense American-style diner serves up hearty burgers,
pizza, sizeable salads and breakfast plates
in a cozy environment next door to Evolution Fitness at Blue Castle Apartments.
Features ESPN on overhead screens.
Beijing’s best-kept brunch secret. Free
delivery. Daily 7am-10pm. 1/F (behind Evolution Fitness), Blue Castle Apartments, 3
Xi Dawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599
7428/29) 博平咖啡, 朝阳区西大望路3号蓝
堡国际公寓1层
American Steak & Eggs Affordable meals
from classic American diner breakfasts to
fancier dinner specials. Bottomless cups of
coffee and North American style give it a
distinctly authentic feel. 1) 7am-9.30pm.
Next to Mingduyuan Residential Complex, Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi
District. (8046 7118); 2) Daily 6.30ammidnight. Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai
(directly north of the Friendship Store,
one traffic light west of Silk Market),
Chaoyang District. (6592 8088/8788) www.
steakeggs.com.cn 喜来中北美西餐, 1) 顺
义区后沙峪西白辛庄名都园旁边; 2) 朝阳区
建国门外秀水南街(友谊商店北面, 秀水西边
第一个红绿灯)
The Astor Grill Succulent steaks and
beautifully presented dishes in a newly
renovated swish atmosphere. Check out
the rooftop terrace and seafood BBQ.
Dinner daily, 5-10.30pm, lunch Mon-Fri
11.30am-2.30pm. 3/F, St. Regis Hotel
Apartments, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie,
October
2008
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that’smags
Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2637) 艾
斯特扒房, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱
乐部饭店公寓3层
Blue Frog Massive portions will give
Americans the hometown fuzzies – chow
down on their self-proclaimed “Best
Burger in China” and see for yourself
whether bigger is indeed better. They also
feature friendly wait staff, a sizable drinks
menu, outdoor patio, kid’s playroom, and
Wi-Fi. 1) Daily 10am-late. S4-30, 3/F, Tower
4, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Beilu,
Chaoyang District. (6417 4030); 2) Daily
10am-10pm. Europlaza L312, 99 Yuxiang
Lu, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District. (8046
6337) 蓝蛙, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北路19号4号楼
3层S4-30; 2) 顺义区天竺镇欲翔路99号北京
欧陆时尚购物中心(欧陆广场)L312室
Chef To Go An American & European
Deli that serve roast chicken, Australian
beef steaks & roasts, grilled & marinated
vegetables, organic vegetables from farm
ripe tomatoes to hand picked basils. Daily
9am-10pm. B/F Market Place, 87 Jianguo
Lu (beside China Central Place), Chaoyang
District. (6591 8676, chefbilly@yahoo.com)
朝阳区建国路87号 (华贸中心旁边)
Shopping Mall, Haidian District. (6266
6105); 2) Daily 7.30am-11pm. 1-2/F, Bldg B,
Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu,
Chaoyang District. (5869 3055/3056); 3)
Daily 7.30am-11.30pm. 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District.
(6503 2893); 4) Daily 8am-10.30pm. 47-2
Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6528
2790) 祖母的厨房, 1) 海淀区五道口商业
中心5层; 2) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外
SohoB座1-2层; 3) 朝阳区建国门外秀水南
街甲11号(友谊商店后面); 4) 东城区南池子
大街47-2号
The Grill Steaks and seafood grilled on
an open flame with a Scandinavian twist.
The stylish atmosphere is suitable for business dinners and sealing the deal. Daily
6-10.30pm. Radisson SAS Hotel Beijing, 6A
Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District.
(5922 3388) 北京皇家大饭店, 朝阳区北三
环东路甲6号
Hard Rock Cafe Burgers, pastas, desserts,
cover bands and those ubiquitous T-shirts.
Daily 11.30am-2am. 1/F, Landmark Towers,
8 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District.
(6590 6688 ext 2571) 硬石餐厅, 朝阳区东
三环北路8号亮马河大厦西大堂
Hungry Horse You won’t go hungry here.
Besides the bountiful offerings of burgers, pastas and pizzas, we can recommend
the satisfying Reuben and French dip
sandwiches – just don’t go expecting pure
authenticity. Daily 9am-10pm. Stall 107,
Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Kaifa District,
Shunyi District. (8046 5519) 红马美国餐厅,
顺义区天竺开发区荣祥广场107
Let’s Burger D101a, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun
Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5208 6036) 朝阳
区三里屯北街81号那里花园D101a
Chef Too Billing itself as a friendly neighborhood joint, Chef Too impresses with
its smart interior and well-trained staff.
Voted “outstanding new restaurant” and
“best steak” in our 2008 Readers Restaurant Awards. Tue-Fri 11am-2pm, Sat-Sun
9.30am-3pm, Tue-Sat 5.30-10.30pm, closed
Mondays and Sunday dinner. Chaoyang
Gongyuan Xilu (north of the original
Goose and Duck), Chaoyang District. (6591
8676) 美西西餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳公园西路枣营
南里小区东门南侧
Mrs Shanen’s Bagels Beijing’s best bagels.
Also offers Brooklyn-style thin-crust pizza,
as well as sandwiches and delivery. MonFri 7.30am-8pm, Sat-Sun 7.30am-8.30pm. 5
Kaifa Jie, Xibaixinzhuang (next to Capital
Paradise), Shunyi District. (8046 4301) 单
太太贝谷面包房, 顺义区西白辛庄开发街5号
(紧邻名都园)
One East on Third Modern American cuisine with the largest selection of US wines
in Beijing. Their good value-for-money
set lunch (RMB 120, two courses) consists
of delicate dishes that won’t send you to
sleep when you get back to the office.
Daily noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 2/F, Hilton
Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District.
(5865 5000 ext 5030) 东方路一号, 朝阳区
东方路1号希尔顿酒店2层
DINING
Outback Steakhouse Not Australian, but
made up to feel like it. Yankee-sized
portions with prices to match. Their
signature appetizer is a massive onion
thrown in the deep fryer. 1) Daily 11am2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. Inside north gate of
Workers’ Stadium, on the left, Chaoyang
District. (6506 5166); 2) Daily 11am-11pm.
1/F, Beijing Hotel, east side of Tower A,
Dongcheng District. (6528 2858) 澳拜客,
1) 朝阳区工人体育场北门内东侧; 2) 东城
区北京饭店1层
Element Fresh American food isn’t all
about fatty steaks and burgers. It can be
healthy such as the offerings in Element
Fresh. They have hearty salads, smoothies,
and sandwiches for the health-conscious.
Mon-Fri10am-late, Sat-Sun 8am-late. S831,Bldg 8, 19 Sanlitun, Chaoyang District.
(6417 1318) 新元素, 朝阳区三里屯19号,三
里屯VILLAGE南区,8号楼?,S8-31单元
Eudora Station Bar and Restaurant Restaurant downstairs, bar and wine tasting
upstairs - Eudora is a very serviceable (if
oddly named) food and drink establishment. No great risks were taken in design
or decor, but there is a solid feeling of
quality about the place that may make it
a standby for locals just looking for a spot
to spend the evening. Daily 9am-2am. 6
Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6437
8331) 亿多瑞站, 朝阳区芳园西路6号
Grandma’s Kitchen Sandwiches, gravybased dinners and high-powered desserts
from middle America. Stencilled walls
and grandma’s hospitality. Voted “Best
Brunch” in 2008 Reader Restaurant
Awards. 1) 10am-11.30pm. 5/F Wudaokou
100 that’smags
the 2005
Beijinger
October 2008
Sept.
www./ thatsbj.com
Peter’s Tex-Mex Grill The mighty Lone
Star state rises again! With a menu offering burritos, fajitas and enchiladas, this
eatery pays tribute to Texas’ enduring
popularity. Daily 7.30am-11.30pm. 1) 88A
International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai
Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8532 2449); 2)
Boutique 2, Hairun International Condominium, 2B Jiangtai Lu (southeast of
Holiday Inn Lido Hotel), Chaoyang District.
(5135 8187, 8627 3734) 彼德西餐, 1) 朝阳
区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部88A; 2) 朝
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阳区将台路乙2号海润国际公寓公建2号（丽
都假日酒店东南边）
BAKERIES & DELIS
The legacy of the Earl of Sandwich: Meat between pieces of bread. Stock up on bread, cold
cuts and other goodies at these import shops.
21 Cake Incredibly delicious square cakes,
with creative presentations and top-notch
ingredients. Delivery only. Don’t forget
you must order five hours in advance.
If you order 24 hours in advance you
get a 5% discount. If the location of
delivery and payment are in separate
locations, be prepared to pay an extra
RMB 10. (65752121, order@21cake.com)
www.21cake.com
Sizzler Enjoy unlimited trips to the salad
bar along with steaks, seafood, ribs and
other grilled treats at this American
chain. 1) Daily 11am-11pm. FF16, Food
Forum, B1/F, The Malls at Oriental Plaza,
Dongcheng District. (8518 6315); 2) Daily
11am-10.30pm. B1/F, Grand Pacific Mall,
133 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District.
(6651 5283); 3) Daily 11am-10.30pm.
2/F, Wangjing Mall, 33 Guangshun Beidajie, Chaoyang District. (6471 3876);
4) Daily 11am-10.30pm. Anzhen Hualian Department store, 2/F, Anzhen Xili,
11am-10.30pm. 102 Beilishi Lu (west
of Fuchengmen Hua Lian Department
store), Xicheng District. (6835 0610); 6)
Daily 11am-10.30pm. International Club,
21 Jianguomenwai Daijie (next to the
St Regis Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6532
0475) 时时乐, 1) 东城区东方新天地1区地
铁层食通天大街FF16商铺; 2) 西城区君太百
货地下一层; 3) 朝阳区望京广顺北大街嘉茂
购物中心二层; 4) 朝阳区安贞西里华联商厦
2层; 5) 西城区北礼士路102号阜成门华联商
场西侧; 6) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号(国际
俱乐部旁边)
Smallville Jumbo-sized comic book posters and a board game nook create a fun
atmosphere in which to enjoy traditional
North American comfort food. The adjoining library, the BookMark, makes it all
the more cozy. Tue-Sun 8am-8pm. 3 Kaifa
Jie, Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi
District. (8046 5448) 顺义区后沙峪西白辛
庄开发街3号
TGI Friday’s White collar hangout exports American-style burgers, salads,
“Mexican” food and desserts. 1) Daily
11.30am-midnight. Bldg C, Beijing International Plaza, 19 Jianguomenwai Dajie,
11.30am-midnight. 9-2 Jinchengfang Jie,
Xicheng District. (6622 0880); 3) Daily
11am-11.30pm. Beijing Friendship Hotel, 1
Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District.
(6849 8738) 星期五餐厅, 1) 朝阳区建国
门外大街19号国际大厦C座; 2) 西城区金城
坊街9-2号; 3) 海淀区中关村南大街1号北
京友谊宾馆
Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q This carnivore-friendly
restaurant has packed all its authentic
high-plains kitsch flown in from the
Lonestar State. Daily 9am-midnight. 14
Dongdaqiao Lu, on the corner of Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6591 9161)
www.timsbarbq.com Tim’s 熏烤房, 朝阳
区东大桥路14号贵友大厦正北200米
Tim’s Texas Roadhouse The sister venue
of Tim’s Texas BBQ replicates what the
name suggests: every corner is covered in
Lone Star State memorabilia, and like any
roadhouse, it comes with a pool table,
dartboards, and a stage for some good ol’
country singing. Daily 11am-late. 27 Xingba Lu (Nüren Jie), Chaoyang District. (6461
1141) 西部牛仔餐吧, 朝阳区星吧路27号
Union Bar & Grill S6-31, 3/F, Tower 6, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang
District. (6415 9117) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三
里屯Village6号楼3层S6-31
Bento & Berries Sporting a bright and
trendy design (from the same firm behind
Centro), the combination bakery, cafe
and deli-takeout offers food and drink
as diverse as its target customers. But the
real appeal remains in its daytime draws:
free delivery (if you’re located within 500
meters of the Kerry Centre), a selection of
English-language newsstand magazines
and newspapers, and, of course, wireless
Internet. Mon-Fri 7am-11pm, Sat-Sun
8am-7pm. 1/F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre
Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District.
(6561 8833 ext 45) 缤味美食屋, 朝阳区光华
路1号嘉里中心饭店1层
Boucherie Michel French butchery serving up quality cuts of meat and freshly
roasted chickens. Head upstairs to the
new restaurants to try their steaks. 9am9pm. Bldg 1, Jiezuo Dasha, Xingfucun
Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6417 0489,
boucheriemichel@hotmail.com) 米歇尔肉
店, 朝阳区幸福村中路杰座大厦1号楼
Comptoirs de France Offers a variety of
freshly baked rolls, baguettes, and loaves
of bread alongside tempting pastries
and chocolates. Daily 7am-9pm. 1) L-111
Europlaza 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Town,
Shunyi District. (8046 6309); 2) Rm 102, 1/F,
Bldg 15, China Central Place, 89 Jianguo
Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5480); 3) 1/F,
East Lake Club, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie,
Dongcheng District. (6461 1525) 法派, 1)
顺义区裕翔路99号天竺镇欧陆广场L111室;
2) 朝阳区建国路89号华贸中心15号楼102;
3) 东城区东直门外大街35号东湖俱乐部1层
DINING
The Texan Bar and Grill Good ol’ Tex-Mex
food and steaks in a saloon-type setting
in the Lido mini-mall. Daily 11.30am2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F, Holiday Inn Lido,
Jichang Lu, Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District.
(6437 6688 ext 1849) 德克萨斯扒房, 朝阳
区机场路将台路丽都大酒店1层
Awfully Chocolate Their scrumptious chocolate cakes are to die for – rich in taste yet
moist and light. Take your time and try
all three flavors: original chocolate cake,
banana chocolate cake and the rum and
cherry chocolate cake. Daily 10am-9pm.
Rm 108, Bldg 2, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo
Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 5826) 朝阳区
建国路93号万达广场2号楼108
German Food Center The name says it
all. Think sausages and sauerkraut. Daily
9.30am-7pm. 15 Zaoying Beili, Maizidian (800m east of Nongzhanguan Beilu),
Chaoyang District. (6591 9370) 德国食品
店, 朝阳区麦子店枣营北里15号,长城饭店南
侧农展馆北路往东走800米路北
Gourmet Corner Stocks gourmet deli items
including sandwiches, pasta and salads, as
well as a wide array of confectionery and
chocolates. Daily 8am-9pm. West Wing
1/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai
Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext
43) 美食店, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国贸
中心中国大饭店西楼1层
Kempi Deli Some of the best bread, cakes
and desserts in town. Next time you
want a birthday cake, try their incredible
Black Forest chocolate cake. Discounts
after 9pm everyday. Daily 7am-11pm. 1/F
Kempinski Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6465
3388 ext 5741) 凯宾美食廊, 朝阳区凯宾斯
基饭店1层
Lido Deli Come for sausages, smoked
salmon, pates, select wines and famous
Harbin black caviar. 7am-9pm. Lido Hotel,
Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 6688
ext 1542) 丽都熟食店, 朝阳区机场路丽都
假日饭店
Paris Patisserie Wide selection of cakes
and pastries. Daily 7am-11pm. 2 Haoyun
Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867
0258) 巴黎派蒂斯, 朝阳区枣营路29号好
运街A5
Schlotzsky’s Texas-based chain of sandwich shops specializing in unique spongytextured, oven-baked bread. Mon-Fri
8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm. 1) 2/F
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Bldg 2, China World Shopping Center,
Chaoyang District. (6505 0806); 2) 1/F, 102
Pacific Century Place, 2A Gongti Beilu,
Chaoyang District. (6539 3922) 斯乐斯基,
1) 朝阳区国贸2座2层; 2) 朝阳区工体北路
甲2号盈科中心1层102号
Treats Treat yourself to an extensive
range of signature cakes, pastries, pies
and handmade chocolates, or try their
specialty sandwiches, rolls and panni’s.
1) Daily 6.30am-8pm. 2/F The Westin
Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nan Road,
6am-9pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B
Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6606 8866
ext 7812) 美食, 1)西城区金融大街乙9号北
京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层; 2) 朝阳区新源
南路1 号
BEIJING
The capital’s culinary history reflects the diversity of its residents though most dishes feature
large portions and rich sauces. See also: Beijing
Duck.
Beijing Courtel This beautiful courtyard
hotel will take your breath away. 6407
6799, Fax 6405 9575. Courtyard 8, Andingmen Xidajie, Dongcheng District.
(mail@courtel.cn) www.courtel.cn/en 北京
院子酒店, 东城区安定门西大街8号院
Fu Jia Lou This perennially packed restaurant specializes in old Beijing faves:
noodles, soups and cold dishes. Daily
11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 23 Dongsishitiao
(200m west of Poly Plaza), Dongcheng
District. (8403 7831) 福家楼, 东城区东四十
条23号, 保利大厦西200米
Hong Bin Lou Daily 11am-2pm, 5-8.45pm.
11 Zhanlan Guan Lu (at the intersection
of Baiwanzhuang), Xicheng District. (6899
2569) 鸿宾楼, 西城区展览馆11号（百万
庄路口）
Hot Bean Cooperative Run by a group of
hip youngsters, the whimsical hand-painted walls and a big old tree in the middle
of their courtyard make for a pleasant
place to chill, but it’s the chicken wings
that are the main draw. Daily 5pm till
last customer leaves. Just inside Chaodou
Hutong, corner of Jiaodaokou Nandajie,
Dongcheng District. (8401 6165) 炒豆合作
社, 东城区交道口南大街炒豆胡同
DINING
Huguosi Xiaochidian Traditional Beijing
snacks served by this popular, hygienic,
laozihao (historical brand). 1) Daily 6am8pm. 180 Dianmenwai Dajie, Xicheng
93 Huguosi Dajie, Xicheng District. (6618
1705) 护国寺小吃店, 1) 西城区地安门外大
街180号; 2) 西城区护国寺大街93号
Jiumen Xiaochi Taste some of the best
of Beijing’s traditional snacks at this collection of laozihao snack stalls, most of
which were originally located in Qianmen
but have been forced to relocate due
to most of the area being chai’d. Daily
10.30am-1.30pm, 5.30-9pm. 1 Xiaoyou
Hutong, Xicheng District. (6402 5858) 九门
小吃, 西城区孝友胡同1号
Kaorou Wan Specializes in Hui-style grilled
beef, lauded by the likes of Puyu and
Guo Moruo. Daily 10.30am-9.30pm. 1) 9
Wanquanhe Lu, Haidian District. (6257
6888); 2) 58 Nanlishi Lu, Xicheng District.,
Xicheng District. (6802 8180) 烤肉宛, 1)
海淀区万泉庄路9号; 2) 西城区南礼士路
58号
Lao Beijing Zhajiangmian Charming wait
staff efficiently attend to diners as they
slurp on delicious saucy noodles enough
to feed three people, all for only RMB
9. Voted “Best Value” by our editors in
the 2008 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am2pm, 5-9pm. 29 Chongwenmenwai Dajie,
Chongwen District. (6705 6705) 老北京炸酱
面, 崇文区崇文门外大街
Noodle Bar This hip 12-seat bar is not your
everyday mianguan’r. The ingredients are
excellent, and the agile kung-fu chefs will
capture your attention with their noodlepulling skills. Daily noon-midnight. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District.
(6501 1949) 面吧, 朝阳区工体北路4号院
Shaguo Ju 300-year-old restaurant specializes in shaguo casserole dishes. Daily
6.30am-10pm. 1) 40 Shuangyushu Dongli,
Haidian District. (8213 6710); 2) 60 Xisi
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Nandajie, Xicheng District. (6602 1126) 砂
锅居, 1) 海淀区双榆树东里40号; 2) 西城
区西四南大街60号
The Roadhouse at Mutianyu Fantastic
Great Wall views and hearty Chinese
country food including fresh rainbow
trout. Weekends and holidays 11am-3pm,
or by prior appointment. 12 Mutianyu Village, Huairou District. (6162 6506) www.
roadhouseatmutianyu.com 大路馆儿, 怀
柔区慕田峪村12号
Wenyu Nailao Regulars of this Beijing
dairy snack outlet include tough old
men who stride into the little store for
their daily fix. The owners of Wen Yu are
descendents of cooks from the imperial
kitchens. 49 Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng
District. (6405 7621) 文宇奶酪店, 东城区
南锣鼓巷49号
Yuebin Restaurant Beijing’s first privatelyowned restaurant post-1949 is also one of
its finest. Don’t miss the guota doufu he
(wok tofu boxes) and ganshao huangyu
(fried yellow croaker). Daily 11am-2pm,
5-9pm. 43, 31 Cuihua Hutong (opposite
the main gates of the National Museum
of Art), Dongcheng District. (6524 5322)
悦宾饭馆, 东城区翠花胡同43，31号
BEIJING DUCK
Authentic oven-roasted Beijing duck is sliced into
about 120 pieces and served with plum sauce,
fresh spring onions and pancakes.
Bian Yi Fang This “laozihao” (timehonored brand) restaurant, whose first
branch is located in the historic Qianmen area, has been serving up some of
the capital’s finest duck (RMB 138) since
1855, and boasts its own special slow
roast technique for more mouth watering
results. 1) Daily 11am-9pm. 73 Tiantan
Donglu, Chongwen District. (6702 0904);
2) Mon-Fri 10.30am-2pm, 4.30-9pm; SatSun 10.30am-9pm. 6 Beisanhuan Zhonglu,
ext 3188); 3) Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F, Hademen Hotel, 2 Chongwenmenwai Dajie,
Chongwen District. (6712 0505, 6711 2244)
www.bianyifang.com 便宜坊, 1) 崇文区天
坛东路73号; 2) 朝阳区北三环中路6号; 3)
崇文区崇文门外大街甲2号哈德门饭店1层
Claire’s Roast Duck (formerly Mimi’s Roast
Duck) Pretty good and pretty cheap: a
whole duck costs RMB 68. Don’t miss the
steamed beef rolls (RMB 25). Good service but drab decor. Convenient for Lido
denizens. 9.30am-Midnight. 5 Hairun Int’l
Apts, Shop 5, Chaoyang District. (5135
8353) 咪咪香, 朝阳区海润国际公寓底商5号
Da Dong Roast Duck Da Dong’s reputation was built on its original Tuanjiehu
branch, but the newer Nanxincang spot
adds decorative class to the classic Da
Dong ducks (RMB 158-178), which have a
reputation for being among the very best
in the city. Voted “Best Beijing Duck” and
“Best Chinese Restaurant of the Year”
in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards.
Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 1-2/F, Nanxincang
International Plaza, 22A Dongsishitiao,
Dongcheng District. (5169 0329); 2) Bldg
3, Tuanjiehu Beikou, Dongsanhuan Lu,
SE corner of Changhong Qiao, Chaoyang
District. (6582 2892/4003) 北京大董烤鸭店,
1) 东城区东四十条甲22号南新仓国际大厦
1~2楼(立交桥西南角); 2) 朝阳区团结湖北
口3号楼, 东三环长虹桥东南角
Duck de Chine Decked out with industrial
chic concrete flooring and a high, woodbeamed ceiling, this restaurant brings
Chinese and French duck-roasting traditions together on the same menu. 11am9pm. Courtyard 4,Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang
District. (6501 1949) 全鸭季, 朝阳区工体
北路4号院
King Roast Duck Very popular duck joint
so don’t forget to make reservations. Try
the duck livers and minced duck wrapped
in iceberg lettuce. 1) Daily 10am-9.30pm.
24 Jianguomenwai Dajie, west side of
Scitech Plaza, Chaoyang District. (6515
6908); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 1
Minzuyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6204
2648) 鸭王烤鸭店, 1) 朝阳区建国门外大街
24号赛特西边; 2) 朝阳区民族园路1号
Li Kang Don’t come for the kaoya “experience.” Instead come for the good duck
and tasty homestyle food. Not one of the
cheapest ducks in town, but certainly one
of the best. Daily 9am-9.30pm. Gongti
Nanlu, across from the Gongti swimming
pool, Chaoyang District. (6552 3818) 利康
烤鸭, 朝阳区工体南路游泳池对面
both business lunches and private dining. Daily 6.30am-11pm. 2/F, Park Plaza,
97 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. ((8522
1999 ext 3621/3623)) 丽坊, 东城区金宝街
97号丽亭酒店2层
Liqun Roast Duck Restaurant Somewhat
off the beaten path, Li Qun serves quality
ducks (RMB 138) in a traditional Beijing
courtyard and is well worth the trek out
to Qianmen. To spare yourself a lengthy
wait – for your duck as well as a table
– reserve and order in advance if possible. Editor’s choice for the “Best Duck”
in our 2008 Restaurant Awards. Daily
10am-10pm. 11 Beixiangfeng, Zhengyi Lu,
northeast of Qianmen, Dongcheng District. (6705 5578) 利群烤鸭店, 东城区前门
东大街正义路南口北翔凤胡同11号
Cafe Cha A sumptuous buffet featuring
sushi and sashimi, pastas, pizzas, Thai
laksas, tandoori specialities and incredible
a Their dessert section. Daily lunch buffet
11.30am-2.30pm, dinner buffet 5.309.30pm. Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan
Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 2715)
咖啡Cha, 海淀区紫竹院路29号香格里拉饭店
Made in China Don’t let the hotel environs
throw you – this stylish joint on the first
floor of the Grand Hyatt boasts a contemporary take on Northeastern Chinese
cuisine (Dongbei cai), along with some the
city’s finest roast duck (RMB 238/whole
duck, RMB 148/half). Winner of “Best
Beijing Duck” in our 2008 Restaurant
Awards. This open-kitchen restaurant is a
must-go. Daily 7-10am, 11.30am-2.30pm,
5.30-10pm. 1/F Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1
Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District.
(6510 9608) 长安一号, 东城区东长安街1号
东方广场北京东方君悦大酒店1层
Quan Ju De A name synonymous in Beijing
with roast duck, Quan Ju De’s celebrated
birds (RMB 198 per duck) have passed
through the mouths of visitors from Fidel
Castro to Richard Nixon over the years.
The original branch still serves duck by
the tourist busload. The Haidian branch
has the best wine list. 1) Daily 10.30am9.30pm. 57 Di’anmen Xidajie, Xicheng
District. (6612 8557, 6617 1570); 2) Daily
11am-2pm, 4.30-9pm. 9 Shuaifuyuan
Hutong, Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng
Three traffic lights north of Beichen Shopping Mall, Chaoyang District. (6480 1686);
4) Daily 10.30am-10pm. 2A Dongsanhuan
Beilu, 1/F Jingxin Dasha, Chaoyang District. (6466 0896); 5) Daily 11am-9pm.
6/F, Xiushui Dasha, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu,
Chaoyang District. (5169 9058/9) 全聚德,
1) 西城区地安门西大街57号; 2) 东城区王
府井大街帅府园胡同9号; 3) 朝阳区北辰购
物中心向北第三个红绿灯; 4) 朝阳区东三环
北路甲2号京信大厦1层; 5) 朝阳区东大桥路
8号秀水大厦6层
Café O2 Grab a quick bite from the a la
carte menu or stay for a elaborate buffet,
this place is complete with an extensive
wine selection. Daily 6am-11pm. 8 Beichen
Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8437 1188) 朝阳区
北辰西路8号院4号楼
East 33 Oriental mystique and Western
chic meet both in cuisine and design in
this restaurant which offers brick oven
pizzas and crisp Peking Duck on the same
menu. A lively open-plan kitchen anchors
the main dining room. Daily 6am-10pm.
Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 Dongchangan
Jie, Dongcheng District. (6526 3388 ext
5171) 东三十三, 东城区东长安街33号北京
饭店莱佛士
Essence A casual chic all-day eatery offers
market-fresh daily menus and international buffets with Asian & Western delights.
Daily 24 Hours. Lobby Level of Crowne
Plaza Beijing, 48 Wangfujing Avenue,
Dongcheng District. (6513 3388 ext 3) 西
餐厅, 东城区王府井大街48号国际艺苑皇冠
假日酒店内
Golden Jaguar Dive into mountains upon
mountains of food at this buffet extravaganza, which bills itself as an “international cuisine collection.” Lunch is RMB
198, dinner RMB 238 (5-8pm) and RMB
198 (8-10.30pm). Kids under 120cm are
half-price, and those under 70cm eat free.
Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm, Sat-Sun
11am-4pm. 1) 2/F, Wangfu Shiji Dasha,
Donganmen Dajie (opposite China Children’s Art Theater), Dongcheng District.
DINING
Tianwaitian Roast Duck Restaurant Daily
10am-2pm, 4.30-10pm. 1) Dongzhimenwai, Hujiayuan Xiaoqu, Dongcheng District. (6466 7132/7195); 2) 102 Beifengwo
Lu, Haidian District. (6398 4391); 3) 5
Nanxingcang Dongsishitiao, Chaoyang
District. (6400 2767) www.hytwt.com/index.asp 天外天烤鸭店, 1) 东城区东直门外
胡家园小区内; 2) 海淀区北蜂窝路102号;
3) 朝阳区东四十条南门仓５号（军区总医
院５０米）
Xiang Man Lou For duck hunters on a
budget – Xiang Man Lou may not be
the most spectacularly furbished of
roast duckeries, but with ducks going
for a mere RMB 98 it’s nevertheless a
decent and low-priced place for a duck
feast. Daily 11am-10pm. 19 Xinyuan Xili
Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6711)
香满楼, 朝阳区新源西里中街19号
Yuehai Roast Duck Restaurant Serving up
delicious duck at reasonable prices, this
traditional-style restaurant also serves an
array of Beijing classics but watch out for
those bright pink uniforms. Daily 10am11pm. Baijiazhuang Lu (northeast corner)
Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (6582
1709) 粤海烤鸭店, 朝阳区白家庄路东北
角东三环
BUFFETS
Aroma Aroma offers five distinct cuisines:
Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Southeast
Asian, and Western favorites. Extensive
buffet counters or a la carte menu available all day every day. Daily 6.30-10.30am,
11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The RitzCarlton Hotel, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang
District. (5908 8777) 香溢, 朝阳区华贸中心
建国路甲83号
Bloo A smart, stylish restaurant great for
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(6559 8888 ext 200); 2) 4/F, North Bldg,
The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6553 8888) 金钱豹, 1) 东城区东安
门大街王府世纪大厦2层(儿童剧场对面); 2)
朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶大厦北楼4层
2.30pm, 5.30-11.00pm. 2/F, Westin Beijing
Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang
District. (5922 8888 ext 8102) 朝阳区新源南
路1号朝阳威斯汀大酒店2层
Jing A funky, minimalist, open-plan restaurant with top-notch cuisine. Watch the
chefs in action. Daily 5.30am-11.30pm.
Basement of The Peninsula Beijing, 8 Jinyu
Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District.
(6559 2888 ext 6714) 京, 东城区王府井街
金鱼胡同8号王府半岛酒店地下1层
The Village Cafe Daily 6.30am-11pm.
The Village at Sanlitun, 11 Sanlitun Lu,
Chaoyang District. (6410 5210) 朝阳区三里
屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼
CAFES & TEAHOUSES
Momo Cafe Clever decor, excellent service, wine by the glass, gleaming buffet
cooking stations, and an East-West menu
makes this hotel restaurant a great place
to watch life pass by. Buffet lunch RMB
158, and buffet dinner for RMB 188 (all
prices subject to 15% service charge).
Daily 24 hrs. 101 Jingshun Lu, Chaoyang
District. (5907 6277) 朝阳区京顺路101号
Monsoon A cafe-style restaurant offering an innovative selection of Asian and
Western cuisines. The outgoing staff and
animated food preparation in the open
kitchen create a fun and casual dining
experience. Daily 6-10.30am, 11.30am2pm, 5.30-10pm. InterContinental Hotel,
11 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (5852
5888 ext 5916/5917) 季候风, 西城区金融街
11号洲际酒店
Novotel Xinqiao Coffee Shop An amazing buffet of creative dishes served in
an airy space designed by Philippe Ollendorff. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm.
2 Dongjiaominxiang (in the lobby of the
Novotel Xinqiao Hotel), Dongcheng District. (6513 3366 ext 2001) 咖啡厅, 东城区
东交民巷2号(北京新侨诺富特饭店)
DINING
Red Orange Interactive open kitchen buffet with fresh produce everyday. Daily
11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 4/F Crowne
Plaza Sun Palace (inside Yunnan Dasha),
12 Qisheng Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.
(6452 1608) 红橙, 朝阳区北京新云南皇冠
假日酒店4层
Senses A contemporary buffet and a la
carte restaurant offering a unique combination of Asian and international cuisine.
Also features buffet displays, an open
plan kitchen and live cooking stations.
Daily 6am-midnight. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629
7810) 味, 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街
威斯汀大酒店1层
Skyline Cafe At this impressive gourmet
buffet located at the Kunlun Hotel, the
premium food and service goes with
premium prices so load up your wallets
before you load up your stomach. Daily
lunch buffet 12-2pm, dinner buffet 610pm. 1/F, Kunlun Hotel, 2 Xinyuan Nanlu,
Chaoyang District. (6590 3388) 天庭咖啡
厅, 朝阳区新源南路2号昆仑饭店1层
Two sides of the same coin: relaxation and
warm beverages.
Alba Cafe This cafe offers strong coffee and freshly baked pastries, pasta,
sandwiches, and toothsome desserts.
Don’t miss the scones and the apple tarts.
Daily noon-2am. 79 Nanluogu Xiang,
Dongcheng District. (6407 3730) 日光咖啡,
东城区南锣鼓巷79号
At Cafe Whimsically designed with two
“bombed out” holes in a brick wall and
a tree trunk bench, At Cafe provides a
peaceful retreat for late-night chatting
and lazy reading. Daily 11am-midnight.
4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Dashanzi art district,
Chaoyang District. (6438 7264) 爱特咖啡,
朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山子艺术区
Bocata Lunch favorite for embassy staff.
The white rock terrace and well-made
paninis (RMB 23-50) make this sandwich
cafe a pleasant retreat when the climate
is congenial. Daily 10am-midnight. 33 Sanlitun Lu (3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang
District. (6417 5291) 朝阳区三里屯路33号
3.3大厦对面
The Bridge Cafe Formerly a branch of
Sculpting in Time, The Bridge Cafe remains a favorite haunt for Wudaokou
area students, and it’s clear why: three
levels, plenty of comfy seating, and good
coffees, cakes and more at all hours, day
or night. Daily 24 hours. Bldg 12, 1 Huaqing Jiayuan, Chengfu Lu, Wudaokou,
Haidian District. (8286 7026) 桥咖啡, 海淀
区成府路五道口华清嘉园12号楼1号
The Square Crossover between European
and Asian food prepared by a French chef.
Grilled fish and meats cooked on-the-spot.
1) Daily, noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm. Novotel
Peace, 3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing,
Dongcheng District. (6512 8833 ext 7609);
2) Daily noon-2pm, 6-10pm. Novotel
Beijing West, 36 Haidian Nanlu, Haidian
District. (8266 9999) 食坊, 1) 东城区王
府井金鱼胡同3号和平宾馆; 2) 海淀区海淀
南路36号
Taste Lively, cool, clean and fresh, this
all-day dining restaurant come with
interactive cooking stations. Healthy
“super foods” corners provide all the
nourishment you’ll need to get your day
started. Daily 6.30-10.30am, 11.30am-
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Café Flatwhite A haven from the hustle
and bustle, this cafe serves Western food
for brunch and lunch and offers decent
coffee. 1) Daily 9am-10pm. 4 Dashanzi Art
District, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.
(6432 2798); 2) Daily 9am-10.30pm. #365,
1/F, Silk Street Market, Chaoyang District.
(5169 9156) 仙英咖啡, 1) 朝阳区酒仙桥路
4号大山子艺术区; 2) 朝阳区秀水大厦一层
东侧商铺356号
Cafe St. Laurent Gourmet brunch made by
Chef Billy Kawaja in a relaxed setting. Sat,
Sun 10.30am-3.30pm. 6 Xingfuyicun (same
venue as Alfa Bar and Lounge), Chaoyang
District. (6415 0161) 朝阳区幸福一村6号
Cafe Zarah Decked with sofas, photography and vases of fresh flowers, this
German cafe serves cakes, soups, salads,
and sandwiches from the owner’s personal recipe book. Perfect for some German-style breakfast as well as lunch and
dinner. Mon-Sun 10am-11pm, closed Tue.
42 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District.
(8403 9807) www.cafezarah.com 东城区鼓
楼东大街42号
Chez Ai 11am-11pm. 32 Qiangliang
Hutong, Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng District. (6401 7697) 钱粮胡同32号咖啡馆, 东
城区东四北大街钱粮胡同32号
Club Sandwich A spin off of Tube Station sandwich shops, this place is newly
renovated with an assorted selection of
sandwiches, pizzas, salads and soups.
Daily 8am-10pm. 1/F, Bldg 1, Sun City, 18
Xinzhong Jie, Dongcheng District. (8447
3949) 三明治俱乐部, 东城区新中街18号阳
光都市1号楼底商
Coups With fluffy, fresh-sliced loaves,
ciabatta, and yummy cakes and pastries,
this bakery has a selection to rival that
of nearby Jenny Lou’s. Decent coffees
and comfortable sofas on the Internetenabled second floor (cable supplied)
make Coups a decent place to while away
an afternoon. Daily 6.30am-midnight. 3
Jianshang, Hairun International Condominium, 2A Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District.
(5135 8027) 库帕斯, 朝阳区将台路甲2号海
润国际公寓公建商３号
Daskalides Belgian Chocolate Bar What’s
better than dessert as the main course?
Let your sweet tooth lead you to Daskalides, which serves a wide selection of
coffees, ice cream, Belgian beer, crepes,
freshly baked breads and (of course) premium chocolates. Daily noon-9pm. Beijing
International Friendship Garden Club
House, Zuojiazhung Lu, Chaoyang District.
(6462 6646) 多蜜儿比利时巧克力餐厅, 朝阳
区左家庄路北京国际友谊公园会所
IF Juice Beijing’s own Jamba Juice serving freshly squeezed juice and smoothies
every day with no added preservatives
or sugar. Prices are around RMB 12-20
for 300ml bottles. Sandwiches and salads
available too. Daily 7.30am-10pm. Stall 14,
Bldg 11, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai
Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6533 6569) 如
果, 朝阳区朝外大街6号新城国际11号楼
14号商铺
Lao She Teahouse Check out Lao She’s
campy Chinese vaudeville show over bottomless cups of tea and traditional snacks.
Daily 10am-10pm. Bldg 3, Qianmen Xidajie, Xuanwu District. (6303 6830) 老舍茶
馆, 宣武区前门西大街3号楼
Mima This courtyard cafe/bar seeks to
reconstruct Haidian’s old scholarly air, and
infuses it with a hip design. Check out
the bar made of 5,600 stacked-up books,
outdoor seating and the city’s most creative bathroom, designed by guru Wang
Hui. Daily 10am-midnight. East gate of
Yuanmingyuan (north of the parking lot),
Haidian District. (8268 8003) 左右间, 海淀
区圆明园东门内停车场北侧
Mucha It’s easy to lose track of time in this
peaceful retreat whose hidden depths
boast a spacious study-friendly backroom
and private chambers featuring mock
opium beds for debauched lounging.
Daily 11am-midnight. 6 Gongti Xilu,
Chaoyang District. (6552 2059) 木茶, 朝阳
区工体西路6号
Neverland Cafe White sofas, bold greens
Panino Teca This casual-chic cafe bakes its
own bread daily on the premises and then
uses it to make an exhaustive variety of
sandwiches. Outdoor seating is available,
but even if you don’t get a chance to
nab a spot, the light streaming through
the floor-to-ceiling windows means that
wherever you sit, you’ll be in the sun.
Delivery is available. Daily 8am-10.30pm.
1) 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District.
(8454 1797); 2) Unit S2-11, Bldg 2, Sanlitun
Lu (across from Aperitivo in the southern
section of the Village), Chaoyang District.
(6416 1416) 品味店, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北
小街1号; 2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号院2号楼
S2-11单元
Sandglass Cafe Opposite to 88 Nanluogu
Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6402 3529) 沙
漏咖啡, 东城区南锣鼓巷88号对面
Schoolhouse Canteen The Schoolhouse
at Mutianyu Great Wall serves casual
Western food and affords great views
of the Great Wall from its outdoor terrace. Adding to the dining experience is
Schoolhouse Glass, an art glass workshop.
Thu-Tue 10am-6pm. 12 Mutianyu Village,
Huairou District. (6162 6506/6287) www.
schoolhousecanteen.com 小园, 怀柔区慕
田峪村12号
Sculpting in Time Coffee, pasta dishes and
desserts amid shelves of books and crafts.
1) Daily 8am-midnight. Stall 3A, Hairun
International Apartments, 2B Jiangtai Lu
(near the Lido Hotel), Chaoyang District.
(5135 8108); 2) Daily 9.30am-12.30am. 50
Xiangshan Maimai Jie, Haidian District.
(8259 8296); 3) Daily 9.30am-12.30am.
Bldg 12, 1 Huaqing Jiayuan, Chengfu Lu,
Wudaokou, Haidian District. (8286 7026);
4) Daily 9.30am-12.30am. 7 Weigongcun
Lu, south gate of Beijing Institute of
Technology, Haidian District. (6894 6825)
www.sitcafe.com 雕刻时光, 1) 朝阳区将
台路乙2号海润国际公寓3A; 2) 海淀区香山
买卖街50号; 3) 海淀区成府路五道口华清嘉
园12号楼1号; 4) 海淀区魏公村路7号北京
理工大学南门
Sequoia Bakery and Cafe Serves up delistyle sandwiches and homemade desserts,
as well as good coffee. Also delivers. Daily
8am-8pm. 44 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang
District. (6501 5503) 美洲杉, 朝阳区光华
路44号
DINING
Exquisite Bakery A wide selection of
cakes and pastries that includes wedding
and themed cakes. 9am-7pm. Shop 7,
Riverville Square, Tianzhu, Shunyi District.
(6450 9838) 南炉, 顺义区天竺温榆广场07店
and natural lighting brighten up this
pricey, minimalist cafe. Text 139 1189
8357 to see your message floating on the
second-floor screen, and don’t miss the
thoughtful bookstore in the basement.
Daily 10am-11pm. Rm 1314, Bldg 19,
Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang
District. (5820 5369, 5820 6125) www.
onewaystreet.cn 单向街无何有咖啡, 朝阳
区建国路93号万达广场19号楼1314
Sonne Daily 7am-9.45pm. 5A Hairun International Apartments, 2A Jiangtai Lu,
Chaoyang District. (5135 7329) 索蕾, 朝阳
区将台路甲2号海润国际公寓商业5A
Space for Imagination Following in the
tradition of Sculpting in Time, this coffeehouse and bar features an intimate
theater showing avant-garde films every
Thursday night at 6.30pm with spacious
wooden floors and a good collection of
books. Wudaokou’s best-kept secret. Daily
10am-2am. 5 Xiwangzhuang Shuangqing
Lu, Haidian District. (6279 1280) www.
hzcafe.com 盒子咖啡馆, 海淀区双清路西
王庄5号
Sugar Bar Pastries and sugary delights
from the in-house bakery, with a wide
range of coffees. Buy one get one free on
desserts during happy hour, 8-9pm daily.
Daily 11am-9pm. Courtyard 4, Gongti
Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6501 1949) 朝阳
区工体北路4号院
Taste Located in a prime position on
Nanluogu Xiang, this elegantly decorated
restaurant is a beautiful place to relax and
sip tea but not too suitable for a gourmet
meal for the food and Chinglish is a big
turn-off. Daily 10.30am-2am. 106 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6401
7029) 咤摸, 东城区南锣鼓巷106号
Teahouse of Fu Classical teahouse with
exquisite Ming/Qing furniture on the
south bank of Houhai. 10.30am-midnight.
Bajiao Ting (inside Houhai park, Shiqiao
Dong), Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng
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District. (6616 0725/6343) 茶家傅, 西城区
德胜门内大街石桥东后海公园内八角亭
The Coffee Lobby Daily 8.30am-late. 10
Ande Lu, Dongcheng District. (6451 1453)
www.thecoffeelobby.com 东城区安德路
10号
Elements An open kitchen dining experience featuring “pan-Asian” cuisines and
other culinary styles from around the
world. Daily 24 hours. 2/F, Hilton Beijing,
1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5865
5000 ext 5020) 元素阁, 朝阳区东方路1号希
尔顿酒店2层
Farm House With a long menu and generous portions this incongruously named
restaurant is decked out in opulent Canto
style. Although the seafood is pricey,
their impeccably trained wait staff offer
top-notch service. Dim sum is available
for lunch seven days a week. Daily 11am2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 6/F, Sofitel Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu (next to
Wanda International Cineplex), Chaoyang
District. (8599 6666) 农圃饭店, 朝阳区建国
路93号万达广场C座，索菲特酒店 6/F
Tube Station Daily 8am-midnight. 100m
east of Beijing Normal University North
Gate, Haidian District. (6200 4439) 站点,
海淀区北师大北门往东走100米
Village Cafe Designed by Kengo Kuma,
this casual dining space offers a contemporary take on international favorites
such as grilled shark burger on Turkish
bread, and couscous salad with roasted
pumpkin. Buffet breakfast and a la carte
lunch and dinner. Daily 6.30am-11pm. 1/F,
The Opposite House, Bldg 1, The Village
at Sanlitun, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5210) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里
屯Village1号楼瑜舍1层
Wagas Specializing in healthy offerings
such as sandwiches, salads, wraps, and
pastas, Wagas offers fresh, appetizing
fare that’s sure to appeal to a wide audience. Daily 10am-10pm. 3/F, Joy City, 131
Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (5971
6200) 沃歌斯, 西城区西单北大街131号大悦
城3楼20-21号
Yuemingyuan Teahouse Traditional
teahouse providing a quiet reprieve for
frayed urban nerves. Wide selection of
snacks and teas available. Daily 9ammidnight. 24 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang
District. (6507 4661) 月明园, 朝阳区东大
桥路24号
Gui Gong Fu Impress out-of-town guests
at this historical site that was the former
residence of the Empress Dowager’s
little brother. Specializes in tea-spiced
Cantonese and Sichuan foods. Daily 10am2pm, 5-10pm. 11 Fangjiayuan Hutong,
Chaoyangmennei Nanxiaojie, Dongcheng
District. (6512 7667) 贵公府, 东城区朝内南
小街芳嘉园胡同11号
Herbal Cafe This is one place that doesn’t
drench their food in oil, msg and salt,
serves herbal soups, dim sum, and stir-fries
in a comfortable and modest atmosphere.
Daily 10am-10pm. 1) B02, 17 Wanda Plaza,
93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820
4679); 2) S6-33, 3/F The Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. 泰和草本工坊,
1) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场10号楼B02;
2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号院3层s6-33
Horizon Good variety of Chinese dishes;
classy atmosphere. Dim sum available
in the afternoon only. 11.30am-2.30pm,
5.30-10pm. 1/F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre
Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District.
(6561 8833 ext 41) 海天阁, 朝阳区光华路
1号嘉里中心饭店1层
Huang Du Typical Cantonese fare with a
pleasant view of the hotel courtyard. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 4-10pm. 1/F Radisson SAS
Hotel, 6A Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang
District. (5922 3388 ext 3423) 皇都, 朝阳区
北三环东路甲6号北京皇家大饭店1层
CANTONESE
DINING
Includes Chaozhou and Fujian style cuisines, as
well as dim sum. Fresh ingredients, quick stirfrying and steaming are used to preserve the
ingredients’ natural flavors. See also: Hakka.
Chao Fu Cheng Good dim sum served all
day on the weekends. Perfect for late-risers who crave Cantonese grease. Mon-Fri
10am-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-10.30pm.
108A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6566
9936) 香港潮福城大酒楼, 朝阳区建国路甲
108号（摩托罗拉中心东南角）
Cypress Court 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm.
1/F Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven, 1
Ding’an Dongli, Fengtai District. (6762
6688) 天然居, 丰台区定安东里1号中成天坛
假日酒店1层
Dragon Palace Hong Kong Chef So Moon
Kam makes all the classic dishes with a
contemporary twist. Daily 11.30am-2pm,
5.30-10pm. 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang
District. (6465 3388) 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店
亮马桥路50号
The Deluxe Restaurant A contemporarylooking place with an excellent set meal
for two available only at lunch (RMB 98).
Daily 10.30am-3pm, 5.30-11pm. 3/F, Comfort Inn, 6 Gongti Beilu (west of Pacific
Century Plaza), Chaoyang District. (8523
6668) 凯悦酒家, 朝阳区工体北路6号凯富酒
店3楼盈科中心西侧
Dynasty Jade Garden Home-style Cantonese cuisine, specializing in light and fresh
flavors and dishes starting at RMB 35.
11.30am-11.30pm. 9A Fuchengmenwai
Dajie, Xicheng District. (5858 5588) 皇朝玉
园, 西城区阜成门外大街甲9号国宾酒店2层
East Ocean Seafood Restaurant Authentic
southern import serves up a sumptuous
dim sum feast. Daily 11am-11pm. 39 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6508 3482) 东
海海鲜酒家, 朝阳区麦子店街39号
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Huang Ting Fancy-pants Cantonese cuisine
(including dim sum) amidst Ming and
Qing dynasty antiques for those using
the corporate credit card. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 6-10pm. B2/F, The Peninsula
Beijing, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing Jie,
Dongcheng District. (8516 2888 ext 6707)
凰庭, 东城区王府井大街金鱼胡同8号王府半
岛酒店地下2层
Huang Yue A modern Cantonese restaurant featuring fresh seafood and regional
delicacies. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm10pm. Mezzanine Floor of Crowne
Plaza Beijing, 48 Wangfujing Avenue,
Dongcheng District. (6513 3388 ext 6) 皇悦
中餐厅, 东城区王府井大街48号北京国际艺
苑皇冠假日酒店内
Jewel Well presented authentic Cantonese cuisine and signature dishes from
around China. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm,
5.30-10.30pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B
ext 7820) 金城阁, 西城区金融大街乙9号北
京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层
Jia Serving top-quality Cantonese fare,
the chef hails from a five star hotel in
Singapore. Daily noon-2.30pm, 5.30pm10.30pm. Inside Face bar, 26 Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District.
(6551 6788) 嘉, 朝阳区工体南路东草原路26
Jin Ding Xuan Cantonese chain that specializes in fresh and steaming baskets of
dim sum. Daily 24hrs. 1) 16 Pufang Lu,
across from Carrefour, Fengtai District.
(6761 7161); 2) 1/F, Entrance B03, north
corner of Jinyuan Shopping Mall, 1
Yuanda Lu, Haidian District.; 3) 15 Anhuixili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District.; 4) 15
Tuanjiehu Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8596
8881); 5) 77 Hepingli Xijie, Dongcheng
District. (6429 6888); 6) Zaoying Nanli,
Nongzhanguan Beilu, Chaoyang District.
金鼎轩酒楼, 1) 丰台区方庄蒲芳路16号 (家
乐福对面); 2) 海淀区远大路1号金源时代购
物中心北侧1层B03入口; 3) 朝阳区亚运村安
慧西里15号; 4) 朝阳区团结湖南路15号; 5)
东城区和平里西街77号; 6) 朝阳区农展馆
北路枣营南里
La Paleta Sister venue of Bellagio. The
menu is light and bears a Cantonese influence, with a large selection of noodles
and dim sum and Hong Kong-style iced
teas and coffee. Daily 10am-12am. Bldg 4,
Anhuili Erqu (by the Asian Games Village),
Chaoyang District. (6481 0887) 彩色盘港式
茶餐厅, 朝阳区安慧里2区4号楼
Lei Garden Daily 11.30am-3pm, 5.3010.30pm. 3/F, Jinbao Tower, 89 Jinbao Jie,
Dongcheng District. (8522 1212) 利苑, 东
城区金宝街89号金宝大厦3楼
Le Parisien With an owner from Hong
Kong and a kitchen serving up all things
Cantonese, Le Parisien’s French connection is a mystery to ponder over dinner.
It’s bright and informally smart, with
attentive service worthy of a Michelin
star. While the food doesn’t reach those
heights, it’s nevertheless delicious, with
undoubted highlights such as the clay pot
rice dishes. Prices average RMB 30-50 per
dish. Daily 11am-4am. Courtyard 4, Gongti
Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 4488) 富豪
饭堂, 朝阳区工体北路4号院
Lijing Xuan Dine in the aroma of the rare
yet beautiful red sandalwood (a wood
once used only for the emperors). Private
dining rooms also available that seats
12-24 people. Balcony seating overlooks
lobby lounge gardens. The best place for
artistically made Cantonese cuisine. Crafty
dim sums set lunches only RMB 98 per person. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm.
3/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Street,
Dongcheng District. (8522 1789) 丽晶轩,
东城区金宝街99号北京丽晶酒店3层
Original Kitchen Authentic Chinese cuisine, including dishes made from secret
Cantonese recipes. Daily 11am-10pm.
Level 1, Tower E3, Oriental Plaza, East
Chang’an Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8515
0191/2) 家合私房菜, 东城区东长安街1号东
方广场东3写字楼1层
Regal Palace Chinese Restaurant Serving
the culinary delights of Cantonese cuisine
including a selection of live seafood,
freshly made dim sum and other local
specialties. Daily 10am-10.30 pm. 1/F, Days
Hotel & Suites, 27 Huaweili, Chaoyang
District. (8778 9888 ext 262) 秦乐宫中餐厅,
朝阳区华威里27号长安戴斯大饭店1层
Ri Chang Cheap but tasty Cantonese fare
and hotpot. Try their claypot dishes. 1)
Daily 9am-2am. 72 Dongdan Beidajie,
Waijiaobu Kounei, Dongcheng District.
(6525 1783); 2) Daily 10-2am. 8 Huayuan
Donglu, Haidian District. (8203 8155); 3)
Daily 24 hours. 14 Di’anmen Xidajie (opposite Qianhai), Xicheng District. (6405
8205) 日昌, 1) 东城区东单北大街72号外交
部口内; 2) 海淀区花园东路8号; 3) 西城区
地安门西大街14号
Sampan Restaurant Specialties like shark’s
fin soup and roast pigeon, complemented
by traditional favorites and very good dim
sum. Editor’s choice for the “Best Cantonese” in our 2008 Restaurant Awards.
Mon-Fri 10.30am-3pm, 5.30-10pm, Sat-Sun
9.30am-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F Gloria
Schiller’s Richang Part of the Schiller’s
chain, these stores appear to offer the
same cheap but tasty Cantonese fare and
hotpot offered at the original Richang
near Qianhai. 1) Daily 24 hours. West
gate of Chaoyang Park (next to Annie’s),
10am-1am. 4, Yiqu, Jing’anli, Chaoyang
District. (6461 9143) 日昌席勒茶餐厅, 1)
朝阳区朝阳公园西门; 2) 朝阳区静安里
1区4号
Shang Palace Authentic Cantonese cuisine
in an opulent setting. Enjoy the view
of the oriental garden while dining on
braised abalone and tiger shark’s fin soup.
Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. ShangriLa Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211) 香宫, 海淀区紫竹院路
29号香格里拉饭店
Sun Palace Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.3010pm. 4/F Crowne Plaza Sun Palace (inside
Yunnan Dasha), 12 Qisheng Zhonglu,
Chaoyang District. (6452 1608) 太阳宫, 朝
阳区北京新云南皇冠假日酒店4层
Tang Palace Seafood Boat Those in the
know name this as one of the best dim
sum places in town. Daily 7.30am-10.30pm
(dim sum until 5pm). 3/F Novotel Xinqiao
Hotel, Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng
District. (6512 9603) 唐宫海鲜坊, 东城区东
交民巷新侨饭店3楼
Upper Room Cozy cafe setting serving up
Hong Kong-style classics. Daily 11am-midnight. 6A Guanghuali, Chaoyang District.
(6506 8324) 楼尚甜品小吃, 朝阳区光华里
甲6 号
Yao Chi Modern in design, traditional in
taste, this Cantonese restaurant’s great
service and attention to details will have
you back. Watch the chefs at work in
the open kitchen as you chow down
delicate dim sums. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm,
5.30-10pm. 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu,
Chaoyang District. (8587 6888) 瑶池中餐
厅, 朝阳区东三环中路7号
Yu Classic decor, impeccable service and
delicious food makes for the right business deal environment. Reliable and excellent Cantonese and Sichuan food. Daily
11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. 83A Jianguo Lu,
Chaoyang District. (5908 8888) 玉, 朝阳区
建国路甲83号
ZEN Revamped Si Chou Lu reinvents the
dynasty look with golden opulent tones
and traditional Cantonese cuisine by Chef
Mark Ko from Hong Kong. 11.30am-2pm,
5.30-10.30pm. Intercontinental Hotel, 11
Financial Street, Xicheng District. (5852
5888) 西城区金融街11号洲际酒店
DINING
Noble Court Fine Cantonese cuisine featuring dim sum as well as seafood dishes.
Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm;
Sat-Sun brunch 10.30am-2.30pm. B1/F,
Grand Hyatt Beijing Hotel, Oriental Plaza,
1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District.
(8518 1234 ext 3822) beijing.grand.hyatt.
com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp 悦庭, 东城区东长安街1号东
方广场北京东方君悦大酒店地下1层
Plaza Hotel, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie,
Chaoyang District. (6515 8855 ext 2155)
船餐厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街2号北京凯莱
酒店1层
Zen5es A mix of authentic Cantonese
flavors plus original gourmet food presentation styles, supplemented by signature
dishes from China’s other major regional
cuisines - Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan,
Hunan, and Zhejiang. Includes 11 private
dining rooms and individual show kitchens. Daily 11am - 2.30pm, 5.30 - 10.30pm.
4/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan
Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext
8118) 朝阳区新源南路1号，朝阳威斯汀大
酒店4层
Zhen Yi Restaurant A comfortable Canton
restaurant specializing in Silkie (a breed of
chicken with black skin and bones) soups
that helps to cure headaches and cramps.
Daily 10.30am-2pm, 5-10.30pm. 2/F, Blue
Castle Club House, South Building of Blue
Castle, 3 Xidawanglu, Chaoyang District.
(6582 0016) 真一靓汤, 朝阳区西大望路3号
蓝堡国际公寓南区蓝堡会所
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICAN
From burritos to bbq, from mole to ceviche.
Includes Brazilian and Mexican cuisines.
A-Che Serves up Spanish cuisine with a
Latin twist. The drinks list is rife with rum.
Also look out for the set lunch special
which change on a regular basis. They also
host performances from a Cuban trio on
weekends. Daily11-10.30pm. 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (opposite the Australian
Embassy), Chaoyang District. (6417 2201)
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www.a-che.com.cn 切加勒比海餐厅, 朝阳
区东直门外大街28号
suitable for after-match parties and office blowouts and strong caipirinhas to
boot. Daily 11am-3pm, 5-11pm. C1-11,
Block 1, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan
Xilu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6126/8) 朝
阳区朝阳公园西路6号蓝色港湾国际商区1号
楼C1-11
海西沿22号
Whampoa Club Situated in one of the
last siheyuan left in the Financial Street
district, this beautiful restaurant is a sanctuary from the somber hotels and blocky
granite offices. Culinary mastermind
Jereme Leung transforms classic Beijing
comfort food into something worthy of
the sophisticated surroundings. High living comes at a price – expect to pay RMB
700 per person. Daily 11.30am-10pm.
23A Jinrong Dajie, Xicheng District. (8808
8828) 黄浦会, 西城区金融大街甲23号
Los Meches Mexican food in the heart of
Shunyi. Boasts a great lakeside location,
as well as commendable homemade salsa
and margaritas. Daily 10.30am-midnight.
Unit 3, Bldg 7, Lakeview Place, Dragon
Bay Villa, Shunyi District. (8042 2270) 顺义
区后沙峪镇沙浴环路7号楼3单元
Alameda Voted “Best Place for Business
Lunch” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant
Awards. Contemporary cuisine with a
Brazilian twist. Market-fresh prix fixe
menus served in an airy, spacious setting.
Catering available. Mon-Sun noon-3pm,
6-10.30pm. Sanlitun Houjie (beside the
Nali Mall), Chaoyang District. (6417 8084)
朝阳区三里屯后街
Brazilian Churrascos A carnivore’s delight:
charcoal-grilled chicken, beef or lamb
piled high on metal skewers. Buffet table
with unlimited salads and soups to complement the meat feast. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. Crowne Plaza Park
View Wuzhou, 8 Beisihuan Zhonglu,
巴西烤肉, 朝阳区北四环中路8号
Cabo Cafe Good fajitas alongside specialties like bird’s nest soup. Daily 10am-midnight. 24 Jianguomenwai Dajie (inside
the Overseas Chinese Village courtyard),
Chaoyang District. (6515 6826) 酷堡, 朝阳
区建国门外大街24号华侨村内
DINING
Casa Mexicana A family-oriented establishment (complete with a playroom with
kiddie cartoons on TV) that serves up
average Mexican fare and margaritas.
Daily 11am-9.30pm. Pinnacle Plaza, 100m
past Jenny Lou’s, Shunyi District. (8046
5166) 墨西哥小屋, 顺义区荣祥广场珍妮超
市往前100米
El Fogoncito A popular chain restaurant
back home in Mexico, El Fogoncito appears to have gotten lost in Beijing while
on its way to Manhattan, with its cold
steel and wood interior. But what the
atmosphere lacks in traditional Mexican
flair, it makes up for in delicious dishes
and a tequila list guaranteeing no fake
alcohol. Daily 11am-midnight. D01-02,
Bldg 19, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu,
Chaoyang District. (5820 6551) www.
fogoncito.com 福客多, 朝阳区建国路93号
万达广场19号楼底商D01-02
Guantanamera.com Great place for Cuban
drinks and nightly salsa performances,
but the food isn’t as exciting as the environment. Daily 10am-2am. East of Kuntai
Royal Hotel, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie,
Chaoyang District. (5879 7510) 梅拉古巴特
色餐吧, 朝阳区朝外大街昆泰嘉华酒店东侧
La Bamba This two-story restaurant and
bar offers RMB 5 drink specials, hearty
food, a pool table, foosball table, darts,
and tv screens. Daily 11-5am. Wudaokou,
East gate Huaqing Jiayuan, Haidian District. (8286 6755) 海淀区五道口华清嘉园东
门，五角星酒吧2、3层
Latin Grillhouse Pulsing with Brazilian
music, this all-you-can-eat BBQ is a carnivore’s paradise with festive environment
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The Mexican Kitchen Serves generous
portions of flavorful Tex-Mex faves such
as burritos, fajitas, tacos and Mexican
fried ice cream. There’s a small kids’ corner and kids’ menu. Home delivery also
available. Mon-Thu and Sun 11am-9pm,
Fri-Sat 11am-10.30pm. 705 Pinnacle Plaza,
Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone,
Shunyi District. (8046 4558/59) 墨西哥厨
房, 顺义区天竺开发区荣祥广场705号
Mexican Wave One of the first Mexican
restaurants in Beijing, found in ‘92. The
Tex-Mex and Cal-Mex food is good for
when you’re really craving a taste of
home. Daily 11am-midnight. Dongdaqiao
Lu, 200m north of Guiyou Dasha (opposite the Silk Market), Chaoyang District.
(6506 3961) www.mexiwave.com 墨西哥风
味餐厅, 朝阳区东大桥路贵友大厦（秀水街
正对面）往北200米路东
Obelisco A cavernous palace for the
carnivorous, this sophisticated Argentinian eatery boasts standout steaks and a
wine list heavy with new world bottles.
The building opposite the restaurant
houses the Obelisco Bar. Mon-Thu 11am2.30pm, 5.30-10pm; Fri-Sun 11am-10pm. 1
Laiguangying Donglu (near Lane Bridge,
look for the giant obelisk), Chaoyang
District. (8470 1666) 阿根廷烤肉, 朝阳区来
广营东路一号(机场高速4号出口京顺路右边)
CONTEMPORARY CUISINE
Amethyst Fusion with a heavy influence
from Southeast Asia. The purple setting is
very class with flat screens to watch while
dining. Daily 11am-2pm, 5.30-11pm. 1/F,
1 China View Building, Gongti Donglu,
Chaoyang District. (8587 1258) 朝阳区工体
东路中国红街1号2层
Blu Lobster Voted “Best Contemporary”
by our editors in the 2008 Restaurant
Awards, Chef Brian McKenna will take
your breath away with his watermelon
gazpacho, oyster passion fruit sorbet and
foie gras bon bons. From the ocean wave
crystal lighting to the professional service,
to the state of the art cooking techniques, this five-star restaurant is a mustgo place in Beijing even at its expensive
price. Tue-Sun 5.30pm-1am. Valley Wing
1/F, Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu,
Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 6727 /
6728) 蓝韵, 海淀区紫竹院路29号北京香格
里拉饭店新阁一层
Green T. House Like Alice stepping
into the Mad Hatter’s Chinoiserie tea
party. Voted “Best to Impress Visitors”
Tea-infused fusion cuisine served in an
impressively fanciful atmosphere. Daily
noon-2.30pm, 6pm-midnight. 6 Gongti
Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 8310, 6552
8311) 紫云轩, 朝阳区工体西路6号
Green T House Living This suburban establishment is a meticulously designed
fusion of architectural styles, colors and
sculptures. The complex currently functions as a cultural center, teahouse and
restaurant serving an organic, herbalbased menu. Reservations recommended.
Daily 11.30am-midnight. 318 Hegezhuang
Village, Chaoyang District. (84564922 ext
8, 136 0113 7132, 136 0113 7232) www.
green-t-house.com 紫云轩, 朝阳区崔各庄
乡合各庄村318号
Ken De Rouge Edgy interior decor coupled with nouveau-Chinese food. This
romantic lakeside spot is a feast for the
eyes as well as the stomach. Daily 11am2.30pm, 5-11.30pm. 22 Houhai Xiyan,
Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District.
(6402 8885) 红邸, 西城区德胜门内大街后
Chaoyang District. (5867 0209) 乐道, 朝
阳区朝阳公园西路1-34号（朝阳公园西门
北边）
Mosto Opened by Chef Daniel Urdaneta,
formerly at SALT, Mosto is the Spanish
word for must, unfermented grape juice.
It is the next generation of Alameda
– sensible food at a reasonable price. The
hacienda façade leads to a smart contemporary interior with an open kitchen and
bar. It has a funky wine list at reasonable
prices, well though out dishes with South
American influences and a friendly staff.
Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. 3/F, Nali
Huayuan, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang
District. (5208 6030) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号
那里花园3层
Paper This sleek, urban minimalist restaurant serves contemporary Chinese
cuisine, with seafood taking center stage.
The portions are small but thoughtfully
prepared. First floor is a martini bar.
Noon-2.30pm, 6.30pm-midnight. 138 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8401
5080) 东城区鼓楼东大街138号
Qi Enjoy a culinary journey through China
that highlights seven regional cuisines
including Sichuan, Cantonese and Beijing
fare with a modern twist. Daily 11.30am2.30pm and 5.30-10.30pm. 2/F, The RitzCarlton, Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang
Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District.
(6629 6999) 气, 西城区金城坊东街1号金融
街丽思卡顿酒店2层
Yellowstone Restaurant & Bar Located
in the park in front of the hotel, diners
can relax inside or outside on the terrace
overlooking the park while enjoying
modern and innovative cuisine, all to the
sounds of live music. Daily 9-1am. Crown
Plaza Park View Wuzhou, Bldg 28, 8
Beichen Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6481
7000) 朝阳区北辰东路8号
DONGBEI
Thick sauces and stewed dishes in large portions
to combat bitter winters.
Da Dongbei Their Dongbei-style homecooking is popular with locals. Dongbei
da lapi, cold glass noodles served with a
range of vegetables and shredded pork
in a peanut sauce, gets special mention.
(6404 1375) 大东北, 东城区鼓楼东大街
352号
Da Qinghua Decked out in fancy Manchustyle décor, with a diverse selection of affordable Dongbei dishes, this is where the
homesick Dongbei-ers come for their jiaozi fix. Also worth sampling are the donkey
ribs and the Dongbei version of baijiu:
hujia laojiu. Daily 11am- 11pm. 1) 1-2/F, 8
Baizhifang Xijie, Xuanwu District. (8353
9038/7); 2) 1 Pufang Lu, Fangzhuang,
Fangzhuang, Fengtai District. (6768 8275,
6760 7243) 大清花, 1) 宣武区白纸坊西街
8号1-2楼; 2) 丰台区方庄蒲芳路1号
Dongbei Nongjia Yuan A good place for
pazhulian, soy-braised pig’s face, and
xuechang, blood sausages. A dish traditionally served during Chinese New Year,
the sausages are more tender than tofu. 8
Huayuan Lu, Haidian District. (6237 8394)
东北农家院, 海淀区花园路8号
Dongbeiren The raucous atmosphere
and warm service captures the swaggering spirit of Dongbei. Reserve a seat on
a kang, a traditional Chinese bed, and
request a folk song performance from the
wait staff. Daily 11am-10pm. A1 Xinzhong
Jie, Dongzhimenwai, Dongcheng District.
(6415 2855) 东北人, 东城区东直门外新中
街甲1号
SALT Voted “Best Contemporary” and
“ Best Service” and “Best Western Restaurant of the Year” in our 2008 Reader
Restaurant Awards, this innovative
restaurant in a fresh modern minimalist
setting have weekly two-course or threecourse set meals. Mon-Sat noon-3pm,
6pm-10.30pm, Sun Brunch noon-4pm.
1/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite the Japanese School, west of Rosedale Hotel),
saltrestaurantbeijing.com 朝阳区将台西路
珀丽酒店西边
Shi Restaurant Located at the city of
town, Shi Restaurant displays historical
dishes in a unique presentation. Ideal
business lunch and/or intimate dinner. It
features a great selection of vintage Chinese wine. Available for events booking
as well. Daily 11.30am-2pm. 33 Qihelou
Street, Dongcheng District. (6523 8677) 东
城区骑河楼街33号
Tao Consistent contemporary food that’s
reminiscent of five-star hotel quality.
Chefs used to work at the well-known
Mare Nostrum. Weekly set lunch menus
(RMB 78 for two-courses and RMB 98
for three-courses) and bi-weekly set dinner menus (RMB 168 for two-courses,
RMB 188 for three-courses). Mon-Fri
11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm; Sat-Sun
noon-10.30pm. 1-34 Chaoyang Gongyuan
Xilu (north of Chaoyang Park West Gate),
East is Red Offers nightly song and dance
routines straight out of the cultural revolution. Great decor and spicy fish options.
Reserve in advance. Nightly floorshow
at 7pm. Arrive at 6.30pm or your table
will be given away. Daily 10am-9.30pm.
266 Dongwuhuan Baijialou (outside
Pingfang Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6574
8289/8290) 红色经典, 朝阳区东五环白家
楼266号
Tongda Ecosystem Park Housed in a
5,000sqm greenhouse, Tongda offers
typical dishes from Jilin in an environment atypical of the province: lush green
foliage florishing in moist warm air. Daily
10am-10pm. 99 Laiguangying Lu (exit at
Beigao from the Airport Expressway, go
north on Jingshun Lu to the first stoplight, turn left and proceed 1,000 meters),
同达生态园, 朝阳区来广营东路99号机场
高速路北皋出口上京顺路第一红绿灯向左
转1000米
DUMPLINGS
Steamed, fried or boiled flour skins stuffed with
a wide assortment of meats and vegetables. Beijingers tend to go heavy on the vinegar dipping
sauce. Also see Dongbei.
Baoyuan Jiaozi Ever wished dumplings
had exteriors to match their mysteriously
exciting fillings? Then head to Baoyuan
for a healthful rainbow of dumplings,
their dough dyed with vegetable and
fruit such as spinach, carrot, blueberry
and grape. An order of six dumplings is
generally under RMB 10 – and scrumptious. Daily 11am-10pm. North of 6 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6586 4967)
宝源饺子屋, 朝阳区麦子店街6号楼北侧
meat and poultry. Daily 4pm-1am (bar),
6-11pm (grill). 2/F, The Regent Beijing,
99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522
1789) 酒吧和扒房, 东城区金宝街99号北京
丽晶酒店2层
The Bookworm Daily 9am-2am. Courtyard
4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586
9507, books@beijingbookworm.com,
kidsclub@beijingbookworm.com) www.
beijingbookworm.com 书虫书吧, 朝阳区
工体北路4号院
Cafe 99 Offers all-day dining and a wide
selection of Western and Asian favorites.
A la carte 6am-11pm, lunch buffet
11.30am-2.30pm and 3pm on Sun, dinner
buffet 6pm-10pm. 2/F, The Regent Beijing,
99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522
1888 ext 3823) 99咖啡厅, 东城区金宝街
99号北京丽晶酒店2层
Din Tai Fung 1) Daily 11.30am-10pm. 6/F,
Shin Kong Place, China Central Place,
1536); 2) Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 510pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. 24 Xinyuanxili
Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6462 4502)
鼎泰丰, 1) 朝阳区建国路87号华贸中心新光
天地6层; 2) 朝阳区新源西里中街24号
Xiaolumian Located in a weathered
stone farmhouse amidst the fresh air
of a walled orchard in the shadow of
Mutianyu Great Wall is this homey restaurant. Ideal for private parties, choose
your hand-made noodles and then select
the soups, sauces, and vegetables to accompany them. Weekends and holidays
10am-6pm or by appointment. 130 Yingbeigou Cun, Huairou District. (6162 6506)
www.xiaolumian.com 小庐面, 怀柔区营
北沟村130号
EUROPEAN
See also French, German, Greek, Italian and Pizza
for more extensive listings.
66 North Norwegian Restaurant Craving
reindeer meat, or fresh venison? This
Norwegian restaurant offers lodge-like
surroundings, eager service and gamey
dishes aplenty. Daily 11am-1am. 2/F,
Tower 6, China View, Gongti Donglu,
Chaoyang District. (8687 1101/1111) 北纬
66, 朝阳区工体东路中国红阶大厦6号202室
Cafe Europa If you’re craving authentic
Italian or European cuisine, then consider
Cafe Europa and expect an evening of
fine-dining, cafe-style, with an internationally stocked wine bar. The oxtail is
highly recommended. Daily 10.30am10.30pm. Rm 1113, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho,
39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 5663) www.cafeeuropa.cn 朝
阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho11号楼1113
Crystal Offering Mediterranean specialties and selection of Cantonese food.
Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 2/F Kunlun Hotel, 2 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang
District. (6590 3388) 晶台餐厅, 朝阳区新源
南路2号昆仑饭店2层
The Den See Bars & Clubs Directory. Daily
24 hours. 4 Gongti Donglu (next to City
Hotel’s main entrance), Chaoyang District.
(6592 6290) 敦煌, 朝阳区工体东路4号城市
宾馆正门旁边
Euro Diner This classy establishment,
more bistro than diner, serves up a selection of soups, salads, and mains from
several western European nations. Daily
11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 5 Riverville
Square, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6458
8066/8166) www.eurodiner.cn 顺义区天竺
镇温榆广场5号商铺
DINING
Fish Nation Expect hearty servings of
chunky chips, Belgian beer and the largest piece of boneless fish you may ever
encounter in China. 1) Sun-Thu 11ammidnight, Fri-Sat 11am-2am. 31 Nanluogu
Xiang (near Jiaodaokou), Dongcheng
District. (6401 3249); 2) Daily 11am-2am.
Sanlitun Houjie (around the corner from
Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District. (6415
0119) 鱼邦, 1) 东城区交道口南锣鼓巷
31号; 2) 朝阳区三里屯后街（青年酒吧
附近）
Kranzler’s Don’t miss their classy Eastmeets-West buffet. Daily 6am-11pm. 1/F,
Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu,
客来思乐餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯
基饭店1层
Amigo Top Cellar, one of Beijing’s top
wine retailers combines the enjoyment
of wine and food with this simple restaurant, café, bakery, and wine cellar.
Recently with a new menu with yummy
light fare and wine by the glass starting
from RMB 20. Daily 8am-10pm, (lunch
11.30am-2.30pm, dinner 6-9.30pm). Bldg
10, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6533 6521) 艾米,
朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号新成国际10号楼
Aria As one of the best European restaurants in town with a stunning setting
and a bar downstairs this restaurant
was voted “Best Wine Selection” in our
2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily
11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm; bar 11ammidnight. 2/F China World Hotel, 1
Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.
(6505 2266 ext 38, 6505 3318) 阿郦雅, 朝
阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层
The Bar & Grill The dining room’s rich
wood-paneled surfaces and plush upholstery create the ideal environment to
enjoy a rich selection of grilled seafood,
Morel’s High-quality, locally-bred beef
and great seafood are used in typical
Belgian dishes. Be sure to book ahead.
Voted “Best Steak” in our 2008 Reader
Restaurant Awards. 1) Tue-Sun 11am11.30pm. Gongti Beilu (opposite Workers’ Gymnasium North Gate, Northwest
corner of Chunxiu Lu), Chaoyang District.
(6416 8802); 2) Tue-Sun 11.30am-1am,
5.30-10.30pm. 1/F East Block, 27 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 3939) 莫
劳龙玺西餐, 1) 朝阳区工体北路春秀路西北
角工人体育馆北门对面; 2) 朝阳区亮马桥路
27号东座一层
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New Veranda This chic eatery serves a
fusion of western fare, from classic pizzas and pastas to extravagant seafood
and meat mains. Daily 10am-10.30pm.
8 Laiguangying East Road (50m west of
WAB international school), Chaoyang
District. (8470 3821) 长廊西餐厅, 朝阳区来
广营东路8号（京西国际学校往西50米）
Nuvem Colonial-style Portuguese restaurant set inside a traditional courtyard;
the second and third floors look out onto
Houhai lake. Romantic setting, stellar
food and attentive service. The menu is
heavy on meats and cream. Daily 10am3pm, 6-10pm. 22 Qianhai Dongyan (next
to Nuage), Xicheng District. (6401 0851)
庆云楼, 西城区前海东沿22号
The Orchard A secret garden, tucked
away in Shunyi. Difficult to find, but
worth the journey for continental cuisine
served in a charming country setting.
Tue-Sun noon-2.30pm (lunch, extended
to 3pm on Sun), 2.30-6pm (coffee), 6-9pm
(dinner). From Jingshun Lu, exit at Sunhe
Market (we recommend calling for directions), Shunyi District. (6433 6270) 果园,
顺义区京顺路孙河市场出口(建议给餐馆打电
话问详细地址)
Pass By Bar See Bars & Clubs directory.
Daily 9am-2am. 108 Nanluogu Xiang,
Dongcheng District. (8403 8004) www.
gk01.com 过客, 东城区南锣鼓巷108号
Pavillion This fabulously beautiful eatery serves up European food as well as
hamburgers. A fine selection of whiskeys
accompanies their high-end fare. Don’t
miss their grassy lawn in springtime. Daily
10am-2am. Gongti Xilu (opposite west
gate of Workers’ Stadium), Chaoyang
District. (6507 2617) www.pavillionbeijing.com 万龙腾飞, 朝阳区工体西路（工人
体育场西门对面）
建国路93号万达广场C座6层
Roses Town Wood beams, rustic furniture
and a simple menu of western classics:
pizza, pasta, and steaks. Daily 9am-2am.
1 Sanlitun Lu (south bank of Liangmahe),
old-town-roses.com 老镇玫瑰, 朝阳区三里
屯路1号(亮马河南边)
Vineyard Cafe This hard-to-find hutong
cafe, which specializes in comfort food
and comfy couches, is both hip and
sensible, and their hearty breakfasts are
excellent weekend brunch fare. Daily
11.30am-late. 31 Wudaoying Hutong
(just north of the Confucius temple),
vineyardcafe.cn 葡萄院儿, 东城区五道营
胡同31号
Seasons With a juice bar, dining room
and Chairman Mao-themed cigar lounge,
Shunyi residents’ wide swath of tastes
are catered to here. Complimentary shuttle service available. Major credit cards
accepted. Mon-Thu 9.30am-9pm, Fri-Sun
9.30am-9.30pm. W-01, Sky Place, 38 Fuqian Yijie, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6450
8234) 时尚之味, 顺义区天竺镇府前1街38号
天韵广场W-01店
Sunflower Those who enjoy the over-thetop romance of Lan’s interior will love
the copycat decorating in Sunflower.
Decked out in plush armchairs and serviced by efficient wait staff, it’s not a bad
place for an intimate gathering. The
kitchen makes a passable attempt at finedining with elaborate presentations and
quality ingredients. Daily 10am-12pm.
Bldg 11, Nanxincang, 22 Dongsishitiao,
Dongcheng District. (6409 6438) 向日葵,
东城区东四十条22号南新仓商业街11号库
Time Cafe Five-star food at three-star
prices. The menu includes everything
from Singapore fried noodles to fish
and chips, but the three-course business
set lunch with the option of coffee or
dessert helps narrow the choices down.
Daily 9.30am-9.30pm. 1038, 3/F, Bldg 10,
Chaoyang District. (5869 3488) 食客满源咖
啡厅, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho10号
楼3层1038
VIC 24-hour buffet dining with food from
around the world. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm,
6.30pm-11.30pm. 6/F Sofitel Hotel, Tower
C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang
District. (8599 6666) VIC国际美食, 朝阳区
W Dine & Wine Contemporary continental
cuisine. Plush purple curtains line the
walls, highlighted by speak-easy mood
lighting and nightclub-esque atmosphere. Voted “Best Place for a Business
Lunch” by our editors in the 2008 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-10.30pm.
22-1 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (next to Jingkelong), Dongcheng District. (6416 9838)
万杰福咖啡厅, 东城区东直门外大街22-1
FRENCH
Serious culinary tradition that includes simple
bistro fare, delectable pastries and haute cuisine. See also: European.
Bleu Marine Light, well-balanced French
meals. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 5 Guanghua Xili, south of Mexican Wave,
Chaoyang District. (6500 6704) 蓝玛利, 朝
阳区光华西里5号(墨西哥酒吧往南)
Brasserie Flo Owned by the powerful Flo
Group, and now a Beijing institution.
Faultless French classics include the onion
soup, steak au poivre, and profiteroles.
Voted “Best French” in our 2008 Reader
Restaurant Awards. Delivery available.
Daily noon-3.30pm, 6pm-midnight.
Rainbow Plaza (Longbo Guangchang),
16 Dongsanhuan Lu (not far from Great
Wall Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6595
5135/9) 北京福楼餐厅, 朝阳区东三环北路
16号隆博广场二层
Cafe de la Poste Art posters from Montmartre decorate the walls but it’s the
simple menu of meat and potatoes, the
très casual atmosphere and the attentive
staff that really attracts Beijing’s French
community. They have a bilingual menu
but don’t accept cards. Daily 9.30am-late
(closed Mondays). 58 Yonghegong Dajie,
cafedelaposte.com.cn 东城区雍和宫大
街58号
Cuisine Galley Classic and innovative
French cuisine in an elegant setting. Daily
11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 2/F Novotel
Xinqiao Hotel, 2 Dongjiaominxiang,
Dongcheng District. (6513 3366 ext 2206)
凯涛西餐厅, 东城区东交民巷2号新侨诺富
特饭店2层
Fauchon Purveyor of all things fine,
French and edible since 1886, this gourmet goods giant spans across three floors
with a shop selling chocolates, confectionery sweets, gourmet food and a good
selection of wines and champagnes on
first floor, a cafe and bakery on second
and a nice sit-down on third. Brunch and
buffets available. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm,
5.30-10pm. B1/F & 2/F Shin Kong Place, 87
Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1266
ext 8228) www.fauchon.com 馥颂美食精
品店, 朝阳区建国路87号星空天地B1-F2
Firstar Inventive Western-style dishes
that cater to local tastes with comfy
beige couches, black tinted tables and a
cool “bobo” environment. Daily 11am1am. 18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District.
(6460 1981/3) 浮士德, 朝阳区霄云路18号
Gourmet Quaintly decorated restaurant
serving authentic southwestern French
cuisine. 11.30am-2pm, 6.30-10pm. A14
Warehouse Complex, Nanxincang, Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (6409 6832)
库和美, 东城区东四十条南新仓古仓群 A14
Helen Sun Bakery and Cake Shop Indulge
your sweet tooth with Helen Sun’s French
pastries and seasonal baked goods such
as Easter eggs. Other draws include Inter-
DINING
P&O’s One Serving up traditional and
hearty European fare. Daily 7-10pm.
2/F, P&O’s One Bar, Dongsanhuan Beilu
(directly in front of the Korean Embassy),
Chaoyang District. (6466 8084) 朝阳区东三
环北路希尔顿饭店东侧P&O’s One Bar2层
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net access, a small play-corner and the 40
percent discount on deli bread and cakes
after 6pm. Daily 7am-9pm. 806 Pinnacle
Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development
Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 1190) www.
helensun.com.cn 阳光海伦蛋糕店, 顺义区
天竺开发区日祥广场806号
Jaan This fine dining restaurant presents
a modern interpretation of classic French
cuisine that is light and innovative. The
decor consists of tall, picturesque French
windows, elaborate crystal chandeliers
and a grand piano resting on the original
1924 dance floor. Daily noon-2pm, 6.3010pm. Raffles Beijing Hotel Main Lobby,
33 Dongchangan Jie, Dongcheng District.
(6526 3388 ext 4186) 家安, 东城区东长安
街33号北京饭店莱佛士一层
营路好运街29号
La Maree Decked in maritime blues and
seashells, this place evokes the breezy
lifestyle of Southern France with fresh
seafood dishes from the sea. French food
and wine at its finest. Daily 11.30am-Midnight. 16 Yonganli, West side of Jianwai
Soho, Chaoyang District. (8521 9988) 朝阳
区建外大街永安里16号CBD国际大厦
La Taverne Laid-back French bistro serving traditional galette, crepes, and beef
fondues. They also offer Monday to Friday lunch set menu (RMB 68 two-course,
RMB 98 three-course) and weekend
bunch (RMB 80, RMB 120). Daily 10ammidnight. 7 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang
District. (6551 8967) 遥远西餐吧, 朝阳区
工体西路7号
Justine’s Serving up quality fare since
1982, this French restaurant’s tasteful,
low-key decor and reliable food make it
a Guomao western food stalwart. Daily
6.30-9.30am, noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm. 1/F,
Jianguo Hotel, 5 Jianguomenwai Dajie,
杰斯汀, 朝阳区建国门外大街5号建国饭
店1层
La Gauche Upscale in quality and price,
this charming French restaurant has all
the staples of a French feast: escargot,
foie gras, flambés, and seafoods. Your
date will be most impressed here! Editor’s choice for the “Best French” in our
2008 Restaurant Award. Daily 11.30am2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 4 Gonti Beilu (Next
to Banana Leaf), Chaoyang District. (6593
8989/9898) 左岸春天, 朝阳区工体北路4号
La Mansarde In a cozy, sophisticated attic
on Haoyun Jie you’ll find the latest effort
of Beijing restaurateur Vincent Eve. The
atmosphere is quiet, elegant and very
French. Devotees of the Vincent Cafe in
Dashanzi will not be disappointed, as
La Mansarde provides the same Breton
crepes and galettes. Mon-Fri 11am-2pm,
6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. 29
Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0255) 法兰香西餐厅, 朝阳区枣
Le Cabernet Bistro-type setup with a
good set lunch and a range of delicious
desserts. 143 wines available and one of
the lowest-priced in town. Daily 9ammidnight. Novotel Peace Beijing, 3 Jinyu
Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District.
(6512 8833 ext 7621) 卡本妮红酒吧, 东城
区王府井金鱼胡同3号诺富特和平宾馆
Le Petit Gourmand Warm and cozy
space with a menu featuring crepes
and couscous. Also boasts a library of
over 9,000 books and wireless internet.
Daily 9.30am-midnight. bar open until
2am. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie,
Chaoyang District. (6417 6095, fax 6413
0765) www.lepetitigourmand.com.cn 小
美食家, 朝阳区三里屯后街同里3层
Le Petit Paris Pleasant bistro with good
food at reasonable prices, especially
sandwiches. The plant-filled outdoor
patio is the place to sit in the warmer
months. They’ve just reopened after
refurbishing and now boast an expanded
dining section. Daily 10.30am-midnight.
29 Sanlitun Lu (opposite the French
School), Chaoyang District. (6416 9381) 小
巴黎, 朝阳区三里屯路29号北酒吧街
Le Pré Lenôtre Le Pré Lenotre exudes all
the grandness of fine French dining and
matches it with professional service and
delicious food. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm,
6.30-11.30pm. 6/F, Sofitel Hotel, Bldg C,
Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang
District. (8599 6666) 朝阳区建国路93号万
达广场C座6层
Le Bistrot Parisien Typical Parisian-style
brasserie serving classic dishes by a
French chef, Patrick Pontoizeau. The
menu changes daily and is accompanied
by a wine list of over 80 hand-selected
French wines. Set menu for lunch (RMB
68) and dinner (RMB 148). Live music
every Friday evening. Daily 11am-11pm.
1/F, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Beilu (southwest of 3.3 Shopping Mall), Chaoyang
District. (6417 8188) 巴黎乐事多, 朝阳区三
里屯北路路43号同里一层
Maison Boulud à Pékin Famous New York
chef Daniel Boulud brings his take on
French food to Beijing. Excellent food
and service within the beautifully renovated Legation Quarter. Daily noon-2pm
6-10pm. Legation Quarter, 23 Qianmen
Dongdajie, Chongwen District. (6559
9200) 布鲁宫法餐厅, 崇文区前门东大街
23号
Maxim’s de Paris Classic French food in an
opulent atmosphere. 1) Daily 11am-2pm,
6-10pm. C1-20/21 Solana, 6 Chaoyang
Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (5905
6203/04); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. 2
Chongwenmen Xidajie, Chongwen District. (6512 1992) 马克西姆餐厅, 1) 朝阳
区朝阳公园西路6号蓝色港湾国际商区C120/21; 2) 崇文区崇文门西大街2号
Parfum French Restaurant Offering top
notch service in lush environs, Parfum’s
dishes are small, savory, and perfectly
suited towards a four-course meal.
Daily 11am-10.30pm. 3/F, Bldg 19, China
Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang
District. (6530 5799/5899) 活色添香, 朝阳
区建国路89号华贸中心19号楼3层
Pass By Restaurant A two-story hutong
courtyard just south of the original Pass
By Bar, serves French-influenced cuisine.
The two-toned red and black decor,
elegant furnishings, intimate lighting,
and professional service make it an
ideal place for a romantic rendezvous.
Daily 11am-11pm. 114 Nanluogu Xiang,
Dongcheng District. (6400 6868) 与食巨近
西餐厅, 东城区交道口南锣鼓巷114号
Pinot Brasserie Like a French boulevard
café, this place serves a wide range
of European brasserie staples. Daily
11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. B1/F, JW Marriott
Hotel 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place,
Chaoyang District. (5908 8550) 朝阳区建国
路83号JW万豪酒店1层
Seasons Cafe/Creperie Traditional Breton
crepes of the sweet, savory and sublime
variety. Pretty outdoor patio area perfect
for summer lounging. Mon-Sun 10am10pm. 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu (beside China Art
Seasons), Dashanzi Art District, Chaoyang
District. (8456 4823) 北京季节咖啡店, 朝阳
区酒仙桥路2号院内
Sit Heavy French cuisine with a red wine
bar/cigar loft in an arty warehouse. Dinner only. Daily 7-10pm (although hardly
ever open). 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Dashanzi art
district, Chaoyang District. (6438 9919)
八十座空间, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山
子艺术区
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FUSION
都花园南门
Asian and European culinary traditions meet in
what tends to be the most experimental and
cutting edge of Beijing cuisine.
GERMAN
Even with icons like bratwurst, beer and sauerkraut, it’s really not as heavy as you think:
coffee, decadent desserts, strudels and sweets.
See also: European.
Bei Reinvented Northern Asian flavors
in a artsy chic atmosphere. B1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, The Village at Sanlitun, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District.
(6417 6688) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯
Village1号楼瑜舍地下1层
Der Landgraf Good German fare in a
brauhaus-type setting. Daily 11am-1am.
2A Pufang Lu, Fangzhuang, Fengtai District. (6768 2664) 兰特伯爵, 丰台区方庄
蒲芳路甲2号
Buffalo Stone This China-chic bar serves
up wine, mixed drinks and fusion cuisine.
Daily 9.30am-2am. 6 Lotus Lane (north
gate of Beihai), Xicheng District. (6617
2146) 水牛石餐吧, 西城区北海北门荷花
市场6号
Cafe Lakeside This casual-luxe place, serving a mixture of European and Southeast
Asian fare, is versatile enough for a family meal or a romantic night by the lake.
Kids will love the open kitchen and play
room while the parents will love the fact
that they can eat their meal in peace and
quiet while keeping an eye on their kids
through the surveillance screen. Great
wine selection as well. Daily 11.30am10.30pm. 15 Luoma Dajie, Luogezhuang,
Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8048 3466) 湖
畔之家, 顺义区后沙峪罗各庄罗马大街15号
Cafe Oriental Taipan Specializes in Macanese cuisine, a truly East-West culinary
fusion of Portuguese spice blends with
Cantonese flavors and cooking methods.
Features family-style round tables and
cafe style booths. Sun-Sat 11am-2pm. 1/F,
Sunjoy Mansion, 6 Ritan Lu, Chaoyang
District. (6585 3478) 东方大班, 朝阳区日坛
路6号新族大厦1层
DINING
Corner Market & Kitchen A restaurant
and a fresh produce market rolled into
one. Come here to pick up your groceries, or stay to try their fusion of Asian
cuisines. The cushy couches and an elaborate kid’s play corner make it familyfriendly. 10.30am-9.30pm. Laiguangying
Donglu (next to WAB), Chaoyang District.
(8470 3530) www.corner2go.com 角落餐
厅, 朝阳区京顺路广营东路,路口西南角
The CourtYard Voted “Best for a Date”
Dine on carefully prepared fusion food
in a modern and romantic interior. Views
of the Forbidden City and surrounding
hutongs create a unique atmosphere.
Daily 6-9.30pm. 95 Donghuamen Dajie
(north of Donghuamen parking lot at
the Forbidden City), Dongcheng District.
(6526 8883) 四合院, 东城区东华门大街
95号(故宫东华门停车场北面)
Crystal Jade Reaching from Singapore to
Seoul, the Crystal Jade group offers high
quality Cantonese food, good service,
and opulent atmosphere. Voted “Best
Cantonese” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Award. 1) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm,
5-10pm. L404A, 4/F, Block A, The Place, 9
Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587
1228); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 6/F, Shin
Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang
District. (6533 1150/70); 3) Daily 11am4.30pm, 5-10pm. Store BB82, Oriental
Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng
District. (8515 0238) 翡翠皇宫酒家, 1) 朝
阳区光华路甲9号世贸天阶A楼4层; 2) 朝阳
区建国路87号新光天地6层; 3) 东城区东长
安街1号东方广场地铁层BB82店铺
Fusion A true unification of “East meets
West”, the first floor Hong Kong hotpot
and French teppanyaki rooms upstairs.
Fine dining atmosphere and satisfy
tastes without breaking the bank. Daily
11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 1-2/F,
Tower D, Bldg 8, Tsinghua Science Park, 1
Zhongguancun Donglu, Haidian District.
(8215 1999) 水木锦堂, 海淀区中关村东路
1号清华科技园8号楼科技大厦D座1-2层
Great Garden This Korean-run restaurant
offers modern Pacific-Rim cuisine and
boasts the classiest decor to be found in
Wudaokou. The sixth-story terrace is also
the only one around. Daily 10am-2am. 6/
F, U-Center Mall (east side of Wudaokou
light rail station), Chengfu Lu, Haidian
District. (6266 6181) 海淀区成府路五道口五
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Die Kochmützen Appealing German
restaurant with a charming, cozy atmosphere serving classically Bavarian
food. Daily 11am-11pm. Rm 718, Bldg 7,
kochmuetzen.com 德国厨师帽, 朝阳区东
三环中路39号建外Soho7座718
Green Fish Boasts a “flexiterian” cuisine,
fresh and tasty food, with a focus on
vegetable and seafood dishes. Daily
6.30am -11pm. The Ritz-Carlton, Financial
Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong
Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 6990) 四季汇,
西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽思卡顿
酒店大堂
Little SaigonCute colonial-style French-Vietnamese bistro with a beautiful rooftop
in the midst of Gulou hutongs. Weekday
set lunch for RMB 59/69 from 11.30am1.30pm. Daily 11.30-midnight. 141 Jiugulou Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6401
8465) 西贡在巴黎, 东城区旧鼓楼大街141号
My Humble House A fusion of Chinese
cuisines served in an impressively chic
setting. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.3010.30pm. 1) 2/F, Clubhouse, Bldg 19,
China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu,
Chaoyang District. (6530 7770); 2) W307
Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie,
Dongcheng District. (8518 8811) 寒室, 1)
朝阳区建国路89号华贸中心19号楼会所2层;
2) 东城区东方广场平台层西三办公楼W307
The Noble Restaurant/Bar Imported sliced
goose liver and thick beef consomme.
RMB 150 set meals by reservation only.
Daily 11am-midnight. Bajiao Ting (inside
Houhai park), Shiqiao Dong, Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District. (6616
0725/6343) 芾淋, 西城区德胜门内大街石桥
东后海公园内八角亭
Piazza Cafe If only we had an “everything” category ... satisfies all cravings
with a menu of pizza, western foods,
Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese. Cozy
cushions and jazz tunes enhance a laid
back atmosphere. Daily 11am-9.30pm.
South gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi
District. (8046 7788/2020) 翰风餐厅, 顺义
区民族园南门
Rain Club Despite the decor the food is
hearty and healthy with an open pantry
displaying organic vegetables that the
kitchen is willing to custom-cook for you.
Daily 10am-2am. Nanxincang, Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (6409 6922) 尚
润奢品, 东城区东四十条南新仓
SUBU This upscale bar and restaurant
designed by Johannes Torpe has an extensive menu featuring everything from
Cantonese dim sum to sushi. Lunch set
menu for RMB 128. All prices subject to
10% service charge. Daily 11am-10pm.
4/F, Seasons Place Shopping Center, 2
Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622
0261/ 0211) 粟品, 西城区金城坊街2金融街
购物中心4层西侧
Super Ganbei Next to Ullens Center for
Contemporary Art. Dashanzi Art District,
4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5128
5488) 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号大山子艺术区
Whale Belly Dark Restaurant Dine in
pitch-black darkness. Although it’s really
more entertaining than culinary exploration. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. Stall
1037, Bldg 10, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869
4235, 5900 0343/ 0434) 巨鲸肚黑暗餐厅,
朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho10号楼1037
Wish Trendy, glamorous and cozy all at
once. The food matches the great ambiance; hip dining at its finest. Garden
seating now open, different live bands
on Fri and Sat nights. Free Wifi. Daily
11.30am-midnight. 6 Fangyuanxilu, Lido
Garden (700m east of Xiaoyun Qiao on
the Eastern Fourth Ring Road), Chaoyang
District. (6438 1118/8883) 梧桐, 朝阳区
芳园西路6号东四环霄云桥东700米路北丽
Paulaner Brauhaus A good choice for
authentic German food. Daily 11.30am1am. 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Kempinski
Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext
5732) 普拉那啤酒坊餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路
50号凯宾斯基饭店
Schiller’s German specialties at affordable prices and a dedicated happy hour
crowd. Daily 7.30am-1am. 1 Liangmahe
Nanlu (south of Capital Mansions),
Chaoyang District. (6464 9016) 大明西餐
厅, 朝阳区亮马河南路1号京城大厦南
Schindler’s Anlegestelle (Schindler’s
Docking Station) Located in the old Riverside Cafe building in the north Sanlitun
area. Much of the new Schindler’s will
be familiar to regulars at the original
– including two-for-one draft beer during
happy hour (5.30pm-7.30pm). But the
Docking Station has a larger, lighter feel,
with towering ceilings and a wide-open
dining room. Daily 11am-late. 10 Sanlitun
Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (6463 1108)
申德勒码头餐厅, 朝阳区三里屯北小街10号
Schindler’s Tankstelle Hearty sausages
and frosty steins of beer blend with a
nice view of Ritan Park’s greenery. Editor’s Pick for the “Best Beer Selection” in
our 2006 Reader Bar and Club Awards.
Daily 11am-late. 1) 1 Houshayu Zhen,
Shayu Lu, Shunyi District. (8042 2291); 2)
15A Guanghua Lu (200m east of Ritan
Park South Gate), Chaoyang District.
(8562 6439) 申德勒加油站, 1) 顺义区沙峪
路后沙峪镇1号; 2) 朝阳区光华路甲15号(日
坛南门往东200米)
South German Bakery, Cafe Konstanz
and Bodenseestube Provides a variety of
German and European rye, wheat and
white breads along with tasty homemade
cakes and sweets. Upstairs you’ll find
Cafe Konstanz and the new south German restaurant Bodenseestube, which
offers great breakfasts, business lunches
and hearty German dinners. Sandwiches
and quality coffee also available. Restaurant, Daily 9am-10pm. Bakery, Daily
7am-10pm. 27 Haoyun Jie (Lucky Street),
29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867
0201, Michael@germanbakery.com.cn) 朝
阳区枣营路29号好运街27号
Wirtshaus am See A meat-eaters paradise
that offers up high-quality beefsteak
grilled on a lava-stone grill, hearty sausages and beefed up burgers. A big beer
garden overlooks the lake. 11am-10pm.
8 Xingba Lu (Super Bar Street), Nuren Jie,
Chaoyang District. (6467 7445) 爱思湖畔西
餐厅, 朝阳区天泽路（女人街）星吧路8号
GUIZHOU & GUANGXI
Characterized by dishes that are light on onion
and ginger, and flavors that are tart and slightly
spicy. Includes Miao minority style cooking
featuring pineapple rice.
Da Gui Decked out in minimalist decor,
this Guizhou joint specializes in dry pots,
sour soup fish, cured meats and glutinous
rice dishes. A must try is their stir-fried
yuan xiao. Daily 11am-11pm. Xinyuanxili Dongjie (opposite Yuyang Hotel),
Chaoyang District. (8448 4600) 大贵, 朝阳
区新源西里东街（渔阳饭店对面）
Lao Tan Guizhou Cuisine Lao Tan serves
uncompromising Guizhou cuisine in all
its sour and spicy glory. No English menu
available but the dining room is spacious
and sunny. Daily 11am-11pm. 101, Tower
4, Zhu Bang 2000 Center, Chaoyang Lu,
Chaoyang District. (8586 9755) 老坛住邦
店, 朝阳区朝阳路住邦2000商务中心4号楼
1层101
Long Yuan Tang A quaint little place
where you can enjoy a quick dip into
Guangxi food culture. Daily 10am-11pm.
6 Xiang’er Hutong, Dongsi Beidajie,
Dongcheng District. (8404 9502) 元堂, 东
城区东四北大街香饵胡同6号
Miao Minority Restaurant This restaurant caters to the dinner-and-show
type crowd with its nightly Miao minority show. Dishes include oven roasted
bullfrog and Guizhou-style dog meat
hot pot. 1) Daily 10am-2pm, 4-9.30pm.
300m north of the west gate of Tsinghua
University, Haidian District. (6256 9150);
2) Daily 11am-1.30pm, 4-9pm. 54 Fuxingmen Dajie (across from Minzugong),
Xicheng District. (6607 9738) 盛祥, 1) 海
淀区清华大学西门北侧300米路西; 2) 西城
区复兴门大街54号(民族宫对面)
Private Kitchen 44 An attractively
converted courtyard residence serving
Guizhou signatures like suantang yu.
Daily 11am-11pm. 44 Xiguan Hutong,
Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District. (6400
1280) www.xiguanhutong44.coku.com 私
家厨房, 东城区细管胡同44号
Three Guizhou Men Artsy-fartsy dining establishment with very tasty Guizhou-style
favorites. Be sure to try the suantangyu
(sour fish soup), xiangban bohe (fragrant
peppermint salad). 1) Daily 10am-2pm,
5-10pm. Bldg 7, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (5869 0598);
2) Daily 10am-10pm. 58 Beisihuan Xilu
(Southeast corner of Haidian Book City),
Haidian District. (8260 7678); 3) 24 hrs.
Inside the West Gate of Workers’ Stadium
(above Coco Banana), Chaoyang District.
(6551 8517); 4) Daily 10am-2pm, 510pm. 6 Guanghua Xili, Jianguomenwai,
9.30am-10.30pm. Bldg 3, 2 Qu, Fengya
Yuan, Huilongguan, Changping District.
(8171 5880) 三个贵州人, 1) 朝阳区东三环
中路39建外Soho7号楼; 2) 海淀区北四环西
路58号(海淀图书城东南角); 3) 朝阳区工
体西门内; 4) 朝阳区建国门外光华西里6号;
5) 昌平区回龙观风雅园二区3号楼
Xiao Cute red and white establishment
situated on four levels offers attentive
Guizhou fare and cheery service. Must try
their sour soup fish and deep-fried potato pancakes. Daily 10am-midnight. 130
Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District.
(6401 8004) 东城区鼓楼东大街130号
Xi Mihunzhen Cun Serene two-story,
Guizhou-style dining room is adorned
with comfortable chairs and couches;
warmly lit hardwood flooring and an uncharacteristically large amount of space
between tables. Daily 10am-11pm. 26
Tianze Lu, Jiangtai Xiang, Anjialou (Restaurant Row near Nuren Jie), Chaoyang
District. (8454 5539) 西谜魂阵村, 朝阳区安
家楼将台乡天泽路26号
HAKKA
Originally hailing from central China, Hakka
communities are now spread throughout Fujian,
Guangdong, Jiangxi and Taiwan. Hakka food
features dishes that emphasize the natural taste
of fresh ingredients.
Lao Han Zi (Han Cang) Cool Qianhai restaurant specializes in foil-wrapped fish
and salty shrimp on a stick. Great place
for dates. 1) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10.30pm.
1/F Jiezuo Dasha, 57 Xingfucun Zhonglu,
10.30am-10.30pm. Opposite North Gate
of Beihai Park, Xicheng District. (6404
2259); 3) Daily 10am-10pm. 8A Andeli Beijie, Shiyan Lou, Liupukang Erqu,
Xicheng District. (6237 5376) 老汉字, 1)
朝阳区幸福村中路57号杰座大厦1层; 2) 西
城区北海公园北门对面; 3) 西城区安德里北
街甲8号六铺炕二区实验楼
Wuyishan Nongjiacai Daily 11am-9pm.
Maliandao Hutong (enter from Maliandao Lu and walk about 300m), Xuanwu District. (131 2669 6251) 武夷山农家
菜, 宣武区马连道胡同
HOMESTYLE
Chinese comfort food; dishes that are ubiquitous throughout China.
Bai Zhou Xiang Rice porridge, in all its
many forms, supplement the congee
collection with a variety of homestyle
xiaochi. Open daily 24 hours. 1) 6 Zaoying
Beili, 1/F Boning Park, Chaoyang District.
(6507 9656); 2) 1/F Bldg A, Eastgate Plaza,
9 Dongzhong Jie, Dongcheng District.
(6418 5681) 百粥乡, 1) 朝阳区枣营北里
6号（佰宁花园一层）; 2) 东城区东中街9号
东环广场A座一层
Fire Beautifully decorated in plush scarlet
couches, chandeliers and baroque picture
frames, this modern Chinese restaurant
definitely looks good. But the food is
so-so. Daily 11am-11pm. 1/F, China View
Building, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 1027) 熔宴, 朝阳区工体东路中
红街大厦1层
Hua Jia Yi Yuan Serves tasty homestyle
fare in a swanky courtyard setting with
comfortable private rooms. Their spareribs, kaomantou (roasted buns), mala xie
(spicy crayfish) and draft beer are popular. Editor’s choice for “Best Restaurant of
the Year” in our 2008 Restaurant Awards.
1) Daily 10.30am-11pm. 3 Dangxiao Lu,
Jinganli, Chaoyang District. (8451 8809);
2) Daily 10.30am-2.30am. 5 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8407
8281/88); 3) Daily 10.30am-2.30am. 235
Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6405 1908) 花家怡园, 1) 朝阳区静
安里党校路3号（家乐福对面）; 2) 东城
区东直门内大街5号; 3) 东城区东直门内
大街235号
Kyline Pavilion This hutong’s discreet
locale, attentive service and graceful
food means this hidden spot won’t be
hidden for long. Specialty dish: meat
braised in clay pot. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm
5-10.30pm. 6 Qilin Bei Hutong, Kuan Jie,
Dongcheng District. (6407 3516) 麒麟阁,
东城区宽街麒麟碑胡同6号
Rosy Stew is this homey restaurant’s
specialty, but they also have a selection
of cold dishes to complement the meal.
Perfect for private parties and late night
drinking, this place certainly warrants a
repeat visit. Mon-Fri 11am-9.30pm, SatSun 11am-late. 23 Andingmen Xidajie,
Beiluo Guxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District. (134 6668 8316) 尚私家菜, 东城区
安定门西大街北锣鼓巷胡同23号
Xiao Wang Fu A favorite among local expats, Xiao Wang Fu serves homestyle fare
and duck (RMB 132-198) in a bustling,
family-friendly environment. The fancier
Ritan Park branch offers the chance for
a nice after-dinner stroll, but is pricier
than the other locations. 1) Daily 11am10.30pm. Bldg 2, Guanghua Lu Dongli,
5pm-1am. 15 Qianhai Beiyan, Xicheng
Inside the North Gate of Ritan Park, Ritan
Lu, Chaoyang District. (8561 5985) 小王
府, 1) 朝阳区光华路东里2号楼; 2) 西城
区前海北沿15号; 3) 朝阳区日坛路日坛公
园北门内
Yijia Xiaoguan The decor is your standard
hole-in-the-wall type, with bare walls
and a handful of sturdy tables, clean
and simple. Yet Zhang and his friendly,
no-frills, little neighborhood joint will
remind you of why you came to Beijing
in the first place. Daily 10am-late. 26
Jiaodaokou Beiertiao, Dongcheng District. (8402 8544) 屹家小, 东城区交道
口北二条26号
HOT POT
Raw foods brought to your table and cooked
in a bubbling broth. Tastes vary with regional
styles.
Date Courtyard This romantic retreat’s
silly name rings true, and has good food
to boot. While offering a similar menu
to any hot pot establishment, they do
carry more exotic hot pot soups too.
Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm. 53 Andingmen Dongdajie, Chaoyang District. (8404
5223) 枣园, 朝阳区安定门东大街53号
Ding Ding Xiang The secret is in the
sauce: this popular hot pot place has
delicious, savory sesame dipping sauce
to accompany the goods: lamb, lots of
lamb. One of the cleaner mutton hot
pot places in town, albeit with gruff,
unhelpful service. Voted “Best Hot Pot”
1) Daily 11am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong
Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District.
(6530 5997/7172); 2) Daily 11am-10pm.
2/F, Yuanjia International Apartments,
Dongzhimenwai, Dongzhong Jie (opposite East Gate Plaza), Dongcheng
1/F, 14 Dongzhong Jie, Dongzhimenwai,
10am-10pm. Bldg 7, Guoxing Jiayuan,
Shouti Nanlu, Haidian District. (8835
7775/7779) 鼎鼎香, 1) 朝阳区建国路87号
新光天地6楼D6006号; 2) 东城区东直门外东
中街东环广场对面元嘉国际公寓2层; 3) 东
城区东直门外东中街14号1层; 4) 海淀区首
体南路国兴家园7号楼1-2层
Dong Lai Shun Beijingers love to dunk, or
shuan their halal mutton here. This laozihao uses traditional copper devices that
heat the cooking water with coals. Their
lamb is consistently fresh and of a highquality, while their shaobing will impress
the most finicky of gourmands. Daily
11am-9.30pm. 5/F, Xindong’an Plaza,
Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District.
(6528 0932) 东来顺, 东城区王府井大街新
东安市场5层
Eight Birds Hokkaido Shabu Shabu Japanese style hot pot restaurant with great
service and atmosphere, offers only a
generic hotpot broth, but great dipping
sauces. Set meals as well as the normal
selections of meats and vegetables.
Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 5/F,
South Place, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu,
Chaoyang District. (6587 1470) 八鸟, 朝阳
区光华路9号世贸天阶南街5楼
DINING
Tofu Factory All the way from the Chinese name of this restaurant - which
comes from the onomatopoetic phrase
representing the sound of grinding beans
– to the many mini tofu-grinders that
are dispersed throughout the store, this
restaurant is all about tofu. Daily 11am2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. W217, 2/F, Bldg A,
Beijing Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan
Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6530 9449)
磨磨叽叽豆腐房, 朝阳区东三环中路7号北京
财富中心公寓A座2层W217
Chongqing Kongliang Huoguo This
authentic hot pot spot first started in
Chongqing and has all its ingredients
delivered from down south. Specializes
in eel hot pot. Daily 10am-3.30am. 218
Dongzhimennei Dajie, Chaoyang District.
(8404 4906) 重庆孔亮火锅, 朝阳区东直门
内大街218号
Fortune Hong Kong Hot Pot Decorated
with comfy gold velvet chairs and purple
silk wall ornaments, aside from hot pot
they also offer a range of dishes. Daily
11am-midnight. 1/F, Lianbao Apartments,
Chunxiu Lu, Xingfuyicun Xili, Chaoyang
District. (6413 0990) 福泉坊港式火锅, 朝阳
区春秀路幸福一村西里联宝公寓一层
Guolizhuang Serving all manner of penis,
from donkey to deer. Who needs Viagra
when you can dine on penis hot pot? But
bring your credit card - maximum pleasure doesn’t come cheap. 1) Daily 10am10.30pm. 1A Dongyan, Xihai (South of
Deshengmen Qiao), Xicheng District.
(6405 5698); 2) Daily 9.30am-2pm, 4.309.30pm. 500m west of Dongsishitiao
Qiao, south side of the road, Dongcheng
District. (6405 5698) 锅里壮, 1) 西城区德
胜门桥南西海东沿甲1号; 2) 东城区东四十
条桥往西500米路南
Haidilao Hot Pot This popular eatery is
as famous for its hospitality as it is for
its authentic Sichuan cuisine. Get your
nails done and enjoy a fruit plate while
you wait in the long queue. Don’t forget
to ask for the noodle show – an energetic waiter will pull noodles right in
front of your table. 1) Daily 10-3am. 2A
Baijiazhuang Lu (next to No 80 Middle
School), Chaoyang District. (6595 2982);
2) Daily 11am-12pm. 29 Namofang Lu,
Chaoyang District. (8779 8677/8911) 海
底捞火锅, 1) 朝阳区白家庄路甲2号(八十
中学西侧); 2) 朝阳区南磨房路29号(近西
大望路)
Huang Cheng Lao Ma This swanky and
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mous for its laoma niurou (mama’s beef),
which becomes more tender the longer
you boil it. Great place for large group
dinners, although prices are higher than
other comparable hot pots. Daily 11am11pm. 1) 39 Nanqingfengzha Houjie,
Dabeiyao, Chaoyang District. (6779 8801);
2) 3 Changchun Jie, Xuanwu District.
(6317 3369) 皇城老妈, 1) 朝阳区大北窑南
庆丰闸后街39号; 2) 宣武区长椿街3号
I Rock My Pot With ostrich meat, a
self-serve/self-mix condiment bar and
individual hot pots, this restaurant will
rock your hot pot world. Those not
inclined to ostrich it will still enjoy the
variety of broths (including curry and
tom yum goong) and extensive selection
of vegetables, meats and seafod. Editor’s
choice for the “Best Hot Pot” in our 2008
Restaurant Awards. Daily 10.30am-2pm,
5-10pm. 37-38 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang
District. (5879 0999) 锅儿滚, 朝阳区朝外大
街37-38号(昆泰国际中心步行街)
La Ting Ting Definitely an authentic
Sichuan hot pot with the pot seperated
into nine compartments for easier cooking. Try their fresh-water eel – a must in
in an authentic Sichuan hot pot meal.
Daily 9.30am-11pm. Southwest corner
of Regal Riviera, Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang
District. (5863 1870) www.LaTingTing.
com 辣丁丁火锅店, 朝阳区广渠路珠江帝
景西南角
Little Sheep Nationwide chain serves
mutton hot pot with a twist: a special
cumin-based broth. No dipping sauce
required. 1) Daily 24hours. 209 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8400
1669); 2) Daily 11am-11pm. Northwest
corner of Caishikou intersection, Xuanwu
District. (6316 6668) 小肥羊, 1) 东城区
东直门内大街209号; 2) 宣武区菜市口路
口西北角
Long Island Hot Pot Massage and spa
giant, Long Island, has ventured into
the restaurant business and their latest
Hong Kong-style hot pot joint offers an
entirely organic menu. Daily 11.30am2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 16 Jianguomenwai
Dajie, 1/F Dongfang Ruijing, East side of
Scitech Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6569
1616/1919) 长岛香港海鲜火锅, 朝阳区
建国门外大街16号东方瑞景1层（赛特饭店
东侧）
DINING
Manfu Lou Daily 10.30am-11pm. 38
Di’anmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District.
(6403 0992/3773) 满福楼涮羊肉, 东城区地
安门内大街38号
Miao Ling Located on the renao Guijie,
this perpetually crowded Guizhou-style
hot pot restaurant offers suantang yu,
a sour, tomato-based soup with a whole
fish. Some complain that the soup is not
spicy enough, yet they keep coming back
for more. Daily 24hrs. 232 Dongzhimenneidajie, Dongcheng District. (6404 9765)
苗岭酸汤鱼, 东城区东直门内大街232号
Nanmen Hotpot Set amidst traditional
Chinese architecture, they offer authentic
Peking hotpot. 1) Daily 10am-midnight.
1 Nanguanfang Hutong, Shichahai,
Xicheng District. (6616 7033); 2) Daily
10am-10pm. 9 Ritan Donglu (East Gate
of Ritan Park), Chaoyang District. (8562
8899) 南门涮肉, 1) 西城区什刹海南官房
胡同1号; 2) 朝阳区日坛东路9（日坛公园
东侧）
Pazi Hot Pot City Great hot pot served in
a lively atmosphere; perfect for a large
group. daily 10.30am-3am. 13 Xinyuan
Jie, Chaoyang District. (8451 0505) 火巴子
火锅, 朝阳区新源街13号
Regius Beef This hot pot chain from
Zhengzhou, Henan province, offers hip
decor, quality ingredients and state-ofthe-art, flameless individual hot pots
– who knew hot pot could be this cool?
Daily 10.30am-10pm. 19 Wanda Plaza,
4566) 一尊皇牛, 朝阳区建国路93号万达
广场19号
Tai Bo Tian Fu Shan Zhen Yunnanese and
Fujianese-inspired mushroom hot pot.
Daily 11am-11pm. Bldg 9, Erqi Juchang
Lu, Xicheng District. (6801 9641) 太伯天府
山珍, 西城区二七剧场路9号楼
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style dining room, this joint serves beautifully presented Asian-inspired fusion
cuisine with sushi, shark fin soup and
many Chinese favorites. Private rooms for
large parties, a glass wine cellar and live
pianist add to the hotel-restaurant-like
atmosphere. Daily 11am-midnight. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District.
(6501 7501) 藏酷, 朝阳区工体北路4号院内
environment. Head up to the third
floor terrace for panoramic views of the
lake and surrounding hutongs. Daily
10am-11pm. 21 Ya’er Hutong, Shichahai,
Xicheng District. (6402 8408) 湘海楼, 西
城区什刹海鸦儿胡同21号
Xiang Ming Yuan Nice, clean and brightly
lit restaurant serves Xiangcai favorites
like hongshaorou (braised pork in claypot) and duojiao yutou (fish heads with
sweet peppers) to a predominantly white
collar dinner crowd. Daily 9.30am-2pm
4.30pm-11pm. 1 Gongti Nanlu, Workers’
Stadium south gate, Chaoyang District.
(6552 5493) 湘明园, 朝阳区工体南路1号
Xiangjiang Mingcheng Spacious and
cheerful, enjoy authentic Canto hotpot
in a clean, casually sophisticated environment. Daily 11am-4am. 2/F, Bldg B,
Donghuan Guangchang, Dongzhongjie
(opposite Ding Ding Xiang), Dongcheng
District. (6418 3666/3777) 香江名城, 东城
区东中街东环广场B座2层
Xiangnan Renjia Offering decent Hunan
cuisine alongside some less impressive
Cantonese and Sichuan dishes. Try the
Hunan tofu. Daily 10am-9pm. 1/F, Zijin
Gong Hotel, 86 Nanheyan Dajie (100
meters north of Grand Hotel Beijing),
Dongcheng District. (6513 6561) 湘南人
家, 东城区南河沿大街86号,紫金宫饭店1层
(北京饭店北100米)
Ye Shan Jun Wild Fungus House Mushroom hot pot inspired from Yunnan
and Fujian. Daily 9.30am-12.30am. 2A
Qianmen Dongdajie, Chongwen District.
(6512 2708) 野山菌蘑菇宴, 崇文区前门东
大街甲2号
HUAIYANG
Yue Lu Another brainchild from artist
Fang Lijun, the mastermind behind South
Silk Road. Serves Hunan-style cuisine in
a classically Chinese dining room. 11am11pm. 1) Opposite of Gongti 100, Bldg 1,
Jiqingli, Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District.
(6551 0806); 2) 51-10 Di’anmen Xidajie, in
Lotus Lane, Xicheng District. (6617 2696)
岳麓山屋, 1) 朝阳区工体西路吉庆里1号楼
(工体100对面); 2) 西城区地安门西大街
51-10号，天荷坊内
Exquisite knife skills in this type of cooking
means beautiful presentations.
Pu Yue Ren Jia Makes ordinary dishes extraordinary. Try the stir-fried green beans
and noodles. Daily 9.30am-2pm 5pm9.30pm. 6 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang
District. (8448 8800) 浦月人家苏杭食府, 朝
阳区东方东路6号
Summer Palace Re-opened just in time
for the Olympics, now serving Huaiyang
along with Cantonese cuisine. Enjoy all
the traditional favorites with a little
artistic twist. Check out their daily tea
cocktails and French Bordeaux selections.
Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. Lobby,
China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai
34) 夏宫中餐厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中
国大饭店大堂
Zesty Chalet A modern take on spicy
Hunan cuisine, the restaurant aims to
impress with the freshness of both its
presentation and decor. Daily 9am-midnight. 25 Yonganli Zhongjie (west gate
of Wanhao International Apartments),
Chaoyang District. (6568 5850) 悦色轩,
朝阳区建外大街永安里中街25号万豪国际
公寓西门
ICE CREAM
Xihe Yaju Foreigners and Chinese alike
flock to this upscale restaurant set in a
traditional courtyard that borders Ritan
Park. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. Northeast
corner of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District.
(8561 7643) 羲和雅居, 朝阳区日坛公园
东北角
From gelato to frozen yogurt all the way to
full-fat whole milk iced dairy products.
Cafe Yogur Berry Looking like it sprang
straight from the dot-com boom of the
‘90s, Yogur Berry is a brightly lit cafe offering internet access and ice-cold treats.
Daily 9am-12pm. 2/F, Bldg 8, Wudaokou
Xi Jiao Hotel, Haidian District. (8238
8478) 雅酷比咖啡店, 海淀区五道口西郊宾
馆 8 搂2层
Z.Y.X. HYC Tastefully themed in lavender
and aromatic dark wood, this three-story
restaurant focuses on light and mildly
sweet Yangzhou cuisine. Don’t miss the
“lion head” meatballs and wild mountain
greens, a native specialty. Daily 9.30am2pm, 4.30-10pm. 5 Haoyun Jie, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0276) 南
国紫钰轩, 朝阳区枣营路29号好运街5号
Gustomenta Daily 10am-11pm. South of
the basketball court at Beijing Culture
and Language University, Haidian District. (6234 4487) 海淀区语言文化大学篮
球场南边
HUNAN & HUBEI
Hubei: Famous for its freshwater fish, tender
meat and thick soups that go well with rice.
Hunan: Thick and pungent in flavor. Dishes use
copious amounts of chili, pepper and shallots.
Tanzhou Jiulou Excellent smoked duck.
Brilliant dishes in a rough environment.
Daily 11am-11pm. Bldg 1, Huajiadi Beili
(north side of the post office), Chaoyang
District. (6473 4418) 潭州酒楼, 朝阳区花家
地北里1号楼 (邮局北边)
Tianzhao Jiayuan Huisuo Daily 10am10pm. 41 Xizhimenbei Dajie, Haidian
District. (6221 7944) 天兆佳苑会所, 海淀区
西直门北大街41号
Wang Pangzi Great find for some delectable donkey dishes. Daily 9.30am-10pm.
86 Gulou Xidajie, Xicheng District. (8672
7507) 王胖子驴肉火烧, 西城区鼓楼西大
街86号
Xiang Bin Jiudian If you’re in the vicinity
of Gulou Qiao, Xiang Bin Jiudian is the
ideal place to get your Hunan fix. Xiang
Bin is one of those bright, bustling, moderately priced restaurants with decent
decor and efficient service. Its extensive
menu includes a few dubious-sounding
items, but regulars know which homestyle clay pots and stir-fries really hit the
mark. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 1 Dongbin
He, Deshengmen (north of Gulou Qiao),
Xicheng District. (8207 9799) 湘彬酒店,
西城区德胜门东滨河路1号
Xiang Hai Lou The former Yue Ming Lou
now serves Hunan food in a traditional
Mondo Gelato Canadian brand of Italianstyle ices and gelatos for your gourmet
sweet tooth. The one branch in Henderson Shopping Center is under construction currently. 1) Daily 9.30am-9pm.
B1/F, New World Shopping Centre, Phase
2, Chongwen District. (6708 9787); 2)
Daily 9am-9.30pm. 2/F, Henderson Shopping Center, 18 Jianguomennei Dajie,
Dongcheng District. (135 0129 3663); 3)
Daily 9am-10pm. 5/F Lufthansa Center, 52
Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465
1188 ext 536) 聚乐多意大利艺术冰淇凌, 1)
崇文区新世界商场二期青春馆地下一层; 2)
东城区建国门内大街18号恒基中心二层; 3)
朝阳区亮马桥路52号燕莎友谊商城5层
Romana Ice Cream Offering 24 creamy
flavors of fresh homemade authentic
Italian gelato. 1) Daily 9.30am-10pm.
Oriental Plaza, LG FF01, 1 Dongchang’an
Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 0201); 2)
Daily 9am-10pm. B1/F, Store 146, Xindongan Shichang, 138 Wangfujing Dajie,
romanachina.com 罗马娜, 1) 东城区东方
广场东长安街1号LG FF01; 2) 东城区新东安
市场王府井大街138 号LG B-146
Sprinkles Pick your flavor of handmade
ice cream made daily on the premises,
then add a diversity of toppings to suit
your own eccentric tastes. Finally, watch
as your ice cream is mixed with metal
spatulas at the “teppanyaki counter.”
Scoops range from RMB 25-50, with
opening discounts now available. Daily
9am-10pm. BB05-A, LG/F, Oriental Plaza
Mall, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng
District. (136 9927 1548) 思冰客, 东城
区东长安街1号东方广场东方新天地地铁层
BB05-A商铺
Tiamo Italia Makes smooth and creamy
authentic Italian gelato. Freshly made on
the premises daily. Italian espresso and
wireless Internet are also available. Daily
10am-9pm. Grand Constellation, Shop
5-3, Huayuan Lu, Xidan, Xicheng District.
(5851 8227) 西城区西单华远街置地星座5-3
IMPERIAL
Eat like an emperor. A wide range of dishes with
light flavors and exquisite presentation paying
careful attention to color, smell and taste.
Baijia Dayuan Haidian’s “official cuisine”
restaurant is where all the big budget officials dine. Waitstaffs clad in traditional
Imperial garb, a charmingly secluded garden courtyard and a menu full of exotic
foodstuffs will give you the ultimate imperial treatment. Daily 11am-9.30pm. 15
Suzhou Jie (next to Ba Yi Middle School),
Haidian District. (6265 4186) 家大院, 海淀
区苏州街15号(八一中学旁边)
Dazhaimen This lavish restaurant harkens
back to a dynastic era, simulating a Beijing courtyard experience with its variety
show and palace cuisine, which includes
bitter douzhi and bone marrow soup.
Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 1) Bldg
3, Huixingbei Li,(to the east of Luoma
Huayuan), Chaoyang District. (6495 2166 /
0018); 2) A20, Guoxingjaiyuan, Shoutinan
Lu, Haidian District. (8835 6687/9) www.
bjdazhaimen.com 大宅门, 1) 朝阳区惠新
北里3号楼（罗马花园东侧); 2) 海淀区首体
南路甲20号（国兴家园)
Fangshan Restaurant Great service and
Cixi’s favorites, for just less than the price
of a marble boat. Daily 11am-1.30pm,
5-8pm. 1 Wenjin Jie (inside Beihai Park,
enter via east gate), Xicheng District.
(6401 1889) 仿膳饭庄, 西城区文津街1号北
海公园东门内
Gege Fu An enclave of the Qing dynasty
lives on. Try the great duck hotpot.
Daily 11am-1.30pm, 5-10pm (last orders
8.30pm). 9 Daqudeng Hutong, Meishuguan Houdajie, Chaoyang District. (6407
8006) 格格府, 朝阳区美术馆后大街大取灯
胡同9号内
Huangcheng Shifu Opulent settings with
elegant service and wait staff. Tasteful
and classy. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-8.30pm.
Nanchizi Dajie (inside Changpuhe Park),
Dongcheng District. (8511 5142/5372) 皇
城食府, 东城区南池子大街菖蒲河公园内
Li Jia Cai This large, exclusive imperialstyle restaurant seats about 80 people,
with set meals priced per person. English
menu available. Daily 6-8pm. 11 Yangfang Hutong, Deshengmennei Dajie,
Xicheng District. (6618 0107) 厉家菜, 西
城区德胜门内大街洋房胡同11号
Mei Wei Zhen With complex concoctions
like the “Buddha Jumps the Wall,” they
specialize in high-end imperial cuisine.
Daily 10am-10pm. 1) L124, 1/F, West
Wing, China World Shopping Mall, 1
Jianguonemwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.
(6505 6139); 2) 48 Xihai Nanyan, Xicheng
District. (6612 4099); 3) 1/F, Heping Hotel,
3 Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng District.
(6559 7672) 美味珍御膳, 1) 朝阳区建国门
外大街1号国贸西楼1层L124; 2) 西城区西海
南沿48号; 3) 东城区王府井金鱼胡同3号和
平宾馆首层东侧
Najia Xiaoguan Consistently well-executed Manchu-style imperial cuisine
without the pretentious atmosphere.
Stylish, understated decor with plenty
of flora and birds trained in the local
lingo. 1) Daily 11.30am-9.45pm. West of
119 Middle School, South of the LG Twin
Towers, Yonganli, Jianguomen Waidajie,
Chaoyang District. (6567 3663, 6568
6553); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. South of the
Fragrant Hills Botanical Garden crossroad, Haidian District. (8259 8588) 那家小
馆, 1) 朝阳区建国门外大街永安西里双子座
大厦南侧, 119中学西侧; 2) 海淀区香山植
物园十字路口南100米路西
Qingshui Donghua One can easily imagine Qingshui’s dining room drenched
in smoke and filled with the clinking of
baijiu glasses and the menu is a World
Wildlife Fund nightmare, but the quality
of their jiachangcai make it well worth
a visit. Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-9.30pm. 56
Donghuamen Dajie, Dongcheng District.
(6528 3988) 清水东华, 东城区东华门大
街56号
(5135 8353); 3) Sancaitang Xiezi Lou, 160
Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6262 7944)
恒河印度餐厅, 1) 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天
阶地下1层138A; 2) 朝阳区将台路2号海润
国际公寓底商5号; 3) 海淀区成府路160号三
才堂写字楼一层13号
Red Capital Club The place to impress out
of town guests, the Red Capital Club’s
courtyard setting capitalizes on nostalgic
kitsch and well-known Beijing dishes.
Features a 1950s-style cigar and cocktail
lounge. Daily 6-12pm. 66 Dongsijiutiao,
Dongcheng District. (6402 7150, 8401
8886) 新红资俱乐部, 东城区东四九条66号
Golden Elephant A busy Thai/Indian
restaurant with a large menu that won’t
break the bank. The original Sanlitun
branch has now closed. Daily 11am10.30pm. 4/F Paragon Hotel, A18 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District.
(6526 6688 ext 5950) 金象, 东城区建国门
内大街甲18号宝辰饭店四层
Summer House Were the Emperor still
around today, he might just be found
tucking into the huge array of seafood,
Cantonese and Sichuanese dishes at the
aesthetically stunning Summer House.
The decor alone will have you drooling – check out the impressive private
rooms. Prices range from the reasonable
to the imperial. Mon-Fri 11am-2pm,
5-10pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. Side Park
South Gate, Fangyuan Lu (200m east of
Xiaoyun Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6437
3838/4848) 紫金府, 朝阳区芳园西路四德公
园南门（霄云桥向东200米路北）
Harry’s Kitchen Catering services in the
Shunyi area featuring South Asian, Middle Eastern and Western food, including
seasonal specialties. Also provides catering related items and services. 11-2pm,
5pm-10pm. Inside Wanke City Garden,
Shunyi District. (139 1169 0944, 8049
7941, harryskitchen@hotmail.com) 北京巴
顺海力餐厅, 顺义区万科城市花园内
Tiandi Yijia Aristocratic food, environment and prices, a stone’s throw
away from the Forbidden City. Daily
11am-2pm, 5-10pm. 140 Nanchizi Dajie,
Dongcheng District. (8511 5556) 天地一
家, 东城区南池子大街140号
Wuyutai Neifucai The capital’s mainstay
teashop, Wuyutai, makes its first foray
into the restaurant world, spotlighting
cuisine from the imperial tables in this
impeccably decorated three-floor establishment. Get ready to be treated like a
king and pay imperial prices too. Daily
10am-2am. 144 Dongzhimennei Dajie,
Dongcheng District. (6402 2228/38) 吴裕
泰内府菜, 东城区东直门内大街144号
INDIAN/PAKISTANI
Copious amounts of herbs and other natural
seasonings create flavorful curries and tandoori dishes served with rice, dal (lentils) and
naan bread. In Beijing, often coupled with
Thai cuisine.
Asian Star Southeast Asian restaurant
serves a mishmash of Indian, Thai, Singaporean and Malaysian cuisines. Daily
11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 26 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6582
5306) 亚洲之星新马印, 朝阳区东三环北
路26号
Chingari Excellent Southeast Asian
food from the Indian subcontinent.
Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 4/F, 27
Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.
(8448 3690/1) 鑫格里, 朝阳区东直门外大
街27号4层
Indian Courtyard Opened by a veteran
restaurateur Victor Raj, Indian Courtyard
offers the flavors of the subcontinent in a
renovated courtyard home in Houshayu.
Ask Victor about his catering services
(137 0126 5314). Daily 11am-10pm. 3 Kaifa Jie, Xi Baixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi
District. (8046 2884) 子象霆印式餐厅, 顺义
区后沙峪西白辛庄开发街3号
Indian Kitchen The menu is divided into
an assortment of spicy subcontinent specialties, but the indecisive can check out
the buffet lunch (RMB 38), served weekdays. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-11pm.
2 Sanlitun Beixiaojie (opposite Korean
embassy), Chaoyang District. (6462 7255)
北京印度小厨, 朝阳区三里屯北小街2号
Kamat’s Mumbai Palace Middleweight
Indian eatery offering a broad menu of
tasty chicken, lamb and vegetarian curries averaging around RMB 40-60. Well
worth a shot if you’re in the area. Lunch
buffet for RMB 38. Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F,
Disanji Creative Zone (next to Haidian
Qiao), 66 Beisihuan Xilu, Haidian District.
(6268 4999) 卡玛斯印度餐厅, 海淀区北四
环西路66号第三级文化中心2层
DINING
Bindiya Mon-Fri 11.30am-3pm, 5pmmidnight. Sat, Sun 10am-midnight..
Wudaokou Shopping center,28 Chengfu
Lu, Haidian District. (6266 6101) 宾迪亚
印度餐厅, 海淀区成府路28号五道口购物中
心五层511
Hazara While the quality of the food
does not quite match the expensive
prices, the decor is intimate and stylish
and the service superb. Accepts foreign currencies, Visa and Mastercard.
Daily 5.30-10.30pm. Inside Face bar, 26
Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang
District. (6551 6788) 朝阳区工体南路东
草园26号
Mirch Masala Tasty, authentic and affordable in a pleasant, well-lit environment.
Vegetarian and vegan friendly. Delivery
also available. Mon 5-10.30pm, Tue-Sun
11am-2.30pm 5-10.30pm. 60-2 Nanluogu
Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6406 4347)
www.mirchmasala.com.cn 马沙拉之香, 东
城区南锣鼓巷60-2号
Mughal’s Beijing Friendly staff serve
up Pakistani and Xinjiang cuisine with
generous portions which make up for
the difficulty of finding the place. While
similar to Indian food, the menu favors
meat over vegetables. Daily 10am11pm. Rm C508, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun
Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5208 6082,
mughalbeijing@yahoo.com) www.
mughalbeijing.cn 新疆卡拉奇餐厅, 朝阳区
三里屯北街81号那里花园1号楼C508室
Raj Indian Restaurant and Bar Located
in a 200-year old court yard close to the
Drum Tower, Raj offers a wide variety of
authentic Indian dishes with reasonable
price. Large rooftop open in summer.
Daily 11am-2pm, 5-11pm. 31 Gulou Xidajie (west of the Drum Tower), Xicheng
District. (6401 1675) www.raj.com.cn 拉兹
印度餐厅, 西城区鼓楼西大街31号
Ganges Indian Restaurant Experience
authentic Indian cuisine at Ganges Indian
Restaurant, offering over 180 items in
the menu including both southern and
northern Indian classics like chicken tikka
masala and lamb roganjosh. Tailor-made
menu parties can be arranged for large
parties. Daily 11am-11pm. 1) 138A, B1/F,
The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang
District. (6587 2999); 2) 5/B, Hairun Apartments, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District.
The Taj Pavilion Friendly management
and some of Beijing’s finest Indian food
in an authentic setting. Popular and a
reliable favorite. Voted “Best Indian”
Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 1) 1/F,
West Wing, China World Shopping Mall
(next to KFC), Chaoyang District. (6505
5866); 2) 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai
Lu, Shoudu Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District.
(6436 7678, 6437 6688 ext 3811) 泰姬楼印
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2) 朝阳区首都机场路将台路丽都假日酒店
广场缤纷廊3层
11.30am-late. 1/F, Tower 3, China View,
Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8980
6060) 朝阳区工体东路中国红阶大厦3号101室
Tamarind A small, modern restaurant
serving quality curries, tandoor dishes,
naans and more. Indian cuisine dominates the limited menu, but Bangladeshi
and Pakistani dishes are also available.
RMB 22-31 lunch deals. Daily 11am2pm, 5-10pm. Stall 161, B1/F, North
Tower, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao
Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 1226) www.
tamarindchina.com 朝阳区东大桥路8号
Soho尚都北楼地下1层161室
Album This cozy bar/restaurant offers up
tasty tapas, pasta and home-made pizza.
Bring a long a photo of yourself to add to
their collection and get a discount. Daily
10.30am-2am. 12 Xinyuan Xili Dongjie,
Chaoyang District. (6466 7833) 相册, 朝
阳区新源西里东街12号（渔阳饭店对面小
区内）
The Tandoor Good food, mirror-covered
walls and Indian dancers are just enough
to distract from the high prices and overly
formal service. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.3010pm. 1/F, Zhaolong Hotel, 2 Gongti Beilu,
ext 2112) 天都里印度餐厅, 朝阳区工体北路
2号兆龙饭店1层
Victor’s Place and Curry House This
“takeout station” prepares moderately
priced Indian and Italian food for home
delivery. If the mood strikes, you can eat
at one of the few tables. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 8 Laiguangying
Donglu (near Western Academy Beijing),
Chaoyang District. (8470 1306/1308) 天竺
阁, 朝阳区来广营东路8号（京西学校旁边）
ITALIAN
DINING
Red meat and wine, fish and seafood - not to
mention great olive oil and pasta. Classic Mediterranean fare. See also: European.
+39 Italian Restaurant and Lounge Stands
out from the crowd with its catchy moniker, inspired by Italy’s country code, and by
steering clear of stereotypical Italian fare
(no pizza or spaghetti ‘n’ meatballs here).
Patrons can enjoy modern Italian cuisine
either in the stylish setting downstairs or
surrounded by eclectic artwork upstairs
under a glass roof. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm,
6.30-10.30pm. 6 Beisihuan Donglu, (southeast corner of Wangjing Qiao, directly
across from Ikea), Chaoyang District.
(8457 2839, reservation@plus-39.it) 三久
府邸, 朝阳区北四环东路6号 (望京桥东南
角, IKEA 对面)
Alla Osteria Unpretentious and tasteful,
this newcomer is a welcome addition to
the Italian restaurant scene. Try the meltin-your-mouth agnolotti burro e salvia
(RMB 48), or the gamberoni croccanti con
tortino (RMB 118) – succulent prawns with
saffron and champagne sauce. Set lunches
RMB 68. Tue-Sun 10am-10pm. Rm 1112,
Soho Shangdu, Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang
District. (5900 3112) 意尚意大利餐厅, 朝阳
区东大桥路8号Soho尚都1112号
Annie’s Unpretentious, affordable Italian
food. Voted “Best Italian” and “Best Value
for Money” in the 2008 Reader Restaurant
Awards. Free delivery. 1) Daily 11am11pm. West Gate of Soho New Town,
8366); 2) Daily 11am-11pm. 16 Dongsanhuan Lu (next to CD Jazz Club), Chaoyang
A1 Nongzhan Nanlu (near the west gate
of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District.
(6591 1931); 4) Daily 11am-11pm. Jiuxianqiao, Jiangtai Lu, Shangye Jie, Chaoyang
District. (6436 3735); 5) Daily 11.30am11pm. Across from Western Academy Beijing, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang
District. (8470 4768) 安妮, 1) 朝阳区建国
路88号Soho现代城西门; 2) 朝阳区东三环路
16号(农展馆正门南侧); 3) 朝阳区农展南路
甲1号 (朝阳公园西门南侧); 4) 朝阳区酒仙
桥将台路商业街; 5) 朝阳区来广营东路5号
京西学校对面
Assaggi Charming, conveniently located
restaurant with a tree-lined roof garden
and terrace. Don’t miss their tasty fresh
pasty and home-made bread. Daily
11.30am-2.30pm, 6.30-11pm. 1 Sanlitun
Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (8454 4508)
尝试, 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号
Barolo Casual yet upscale Italian with an
open kitchen, Barolo wine choices, and
delicious desserts. Business set meals are
RMB 228 for two courses, RMB 288 for
three. All prices are subject to a 15%
service charge. Editor’s choice for “Restaurant of the Year” in our 2008 Restaurant
Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm.
2/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, China Central
Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District.
(5908 8888) 巴罗洛, 朝阳区建国路甲83
Bravo Italia Ristorante With an extensive
menu, this Chinese-run restaurant offers
pastas that are cheap, satisfyingly flavorful and, to the chef’s credit, cooked al
dente. The best deal is the pizza, which
is similar to that of Pizza Hut but much
cheaper. Daily 8am-11pm. 8 Zhongguancun Donglu (100 meters south of Tsinghua
University East Gate), Haidian District.
(5177 9058) 品诺, 海淀区中关村东路8号2层
（清华大学东门南100米）
Bubble Cafe & Bar The name says it all.
Set lunch menus and at nighttime this
bubbly cafe spreads out set menu dinners
and transforms into a lounge, with a full
lollipop-inspired cocktail list. Daily 11ammidnight. 2/F, Bldg 8, Jianwai Soho, 39
Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.
(5869 2770) 泡点, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建
外Soho8号楼2层
Abella Daily 11am-10.30pm. B29 Xinba Lu
(Laitai Flower Market), Chaoyang District.
(8454 4450) 朝阳区莱太花街星吧路B29号
Agrilandia Fresh ingredients grown on
site; great suburban locale ensures lots of
room for the kids and dogs to scamper.
Daily 9am-10pm. Baigezhuangcun,
Mapozhen, Shunyi District. (6940 7650,
130 0127 1094) www.agrilandia.cn 意大利
农场, 顺义区马坡镇白各庄村
Alba Restaurant Traditional Italian cuisine
prepared by an Italian chef in a two-story
restaurant with outside seating. Daily
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Casa Mia Feast on Italian classics, including
fresh pastas inspired by owner Stefano
Berziga’s native Parma. 1) Daily 10am10.30pm. 1/F, The Ascott Bldg, Chaoyang
District. (6567 9607); 2) Daily 10.30am10.30pm. 1/F, Bldg C, 2 Sunshine 100,
Tower C, Guanghua Lu (next to children’s
playground), Chaoyang District. (5100
2522) 卡萨米亚意大利餐吧, 1) 朝阳区国贸
桥东南角雅诗阁大厦一层(摩托罗拉大厦南
面); 2) 朝阳区光华路2号阳光100国际公寓
C座底层(儿童游乐园)
Caffé Marco This open kitchen all-day
dining restaurant offers innovative Italian-Chinese cuisine. They do an especially
good breakfast buffet. 24hrs. 78 Anli
Road, Marco Polo Parkside., Chaoyang
District. (5963 6688) 马哥孛罗咖啡厅, 朝阳
区安立路78号北京中奥马哥孛罗大酒店1层
Caffe Parma At this light-hearted, casualluxe Italian cafe, the ambiance pairs well
with its fresh and delicious Italian fare.
Get your meal to go at the deli or eat in
the amply lit cafe. Daily 7am-10pm. Rm
0665, Bldg 6 Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869
2876) 佩佳利咖啡厅, 朝阳区东三环中路39号
建外Soho6号楼0665室
La Dolce Vita Classic Italian eatery offering authentic oven-fired pizza as well as a
wide range of pastas and salads. Free delivery within a 3km radius. Daily 10.30am10.30pm. 8 Bei Xindong Lu, Chaoyang
District. (6468 2894) 甜蜜生活, 朝阳区新
东路北段8号
La Fattoria This hidden gem of Neapolitan
cuisine serves up more than just pasta.
The complimentary glass of wine and the
assortment of sauced spaghetti are delectable. Daily 11am-2.30pm; 6-10.30pm.
5 Phoenix Xintiandi, Shuguang Xili,
Chaoyang District. (5866 7072) 朝阳区曙光
西里凤凰新天地5号尚铺
L’Isola Daily 11am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. Stall
201, 2/F, Pacific Century Place, 2A Gongti
Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6539 3773) 益顺
客, 朝阳区工体北路甲2号盈科中心2层201
Little Italy Modest family-style Italian restaurant featuring an impressive wine list
and a good selection of pastas, pizzas and
desserts. Delivery and catering services
available. Daily 11.30am-10pm. 813 Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 4679) 小
意大利, 顺义区天竺开发区荣祥广场813号
Cepe Offers authentic northern Italian
cuisine in a modern, trendy setting. The
low-key atmosphere makes it the perfect
place for a romantic dinner. Daily 11am2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton
Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie,
Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 6996)
意味轩, 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽
思卡顿酒店大堂
Ciro’s Pomodoro An international chain
with restaurants in London, Dubai and
Kuwait, this spacious Italian diner has
nightly performances, DJs, live bands,
a long extended bar, and alfresco seating. Daily 11am-3am. 81 Sanlitun Beilu,
Chaoyang District. (5208 6008) 波莫多洛,
朝阳区三里屯北路81号
Daccapo A contemporary Italian restaurant with plenty of flair and a great
wine selection. Editor’s choice for the
“Best Service” in our 2008 Restaurant
Award. Weekday set lunch: three-course
(RMB 120), two-course (RMB 98). Prices
subject to 15% service charge. Daily
noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 2/F, The Regent
Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District.
(8522 1789) 迪卡博意大利餐厅, 东城区金宝
街99号北京丽晶酒店2层
Da Giorgio Sophisticated and simple in
both decor and food. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30pm-10pm. 2/F, Grand
Hyatt Beijing Hotel, Oriental Plaza, 1
Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District.
(6510 9628) 意餐厅, 东城区东长安街1号东
方广场北京东方君悦大酒店二层
Elisa’s Italian Restaurant Fine Italian dining it ain’t, but that’s part of Elisa’s appeal
– decent food, decent prices in a casual
dining atmosphere. Daily 10.30am-11pm.
1) C6, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District.
(5867 0291/0292); 2) 100m south of the
Yansha Shopping Center, Dongsanhuan
Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6500 6407) 爱
丽莎意大利餐厅, 1) 朝阳区枣营路29号好
运街C6; 2) 朝阳区东三环北路(燕莎商场往
南100米)
Gisa As authentic as Italian food gets
in Beijing. Great pizza with homemade
cheese. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 6-11pm.
Chaoyang Park west gate, Chaoyang District. (6594 0938) 吉萨餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳公
园西门北侧
Il Casale New name, same Italian homestyle food. Daily 11.30am-11.30pm. Jiangtai Xilu at Si’de Gongyuan (opposite the
Japanese International School), Chaoyang
District. (6436 8778) 家园意大利餐厅, 朝
阳区将台西路四得公园（日本人国际学校
对面）
Il Milione Ristorante Dine in a sea of red
velvet at this hidden Italian restaurant
with a praiseworthy imported wine list
and classic pastas and entrees at reasonable prices. Delivery is available within
the Sanquan compound. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 6.30-9.30pm. 1/F, Sanquan
Apartments, 38 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang
District. (6508 6038) 素封, 朝阳区麦子店街
38号三全公寓1层
Luce Cafe The fuss-free stylishness of this
contemporary Italian restaurant is complemented by the attentive but unobtrusive
staff. The menu goes beyond regular
Italian favorites, and the Mocha crème
brulée is highly recommended. Mon-Sat
1pm-1am; Sun 11.30am-10.30pm. 138
Jiugulou Dajie, Xicheng District. (8402
4417) www.luceluna.com 路溪, 西城区旧
鼓楼大街138号
Maccheroni Though Maccheroni’s officeblock location is impersonal, the restaurant itself is an attractive space, with neat
decorative touches like porthole-style windows affording a glimpse of the kitchen.
Daily noon-10pm. Rm 205-206, 2/F, Bldg
A, Oriental Media Center, 4 Guanghua Lu,
Chaoyang District. (6581 5417) 朝阳区光华
路4号东方梅地亚中心A楼2层205-206室
Metro Cafe This cozy, romantic place is
one of Beijing’s oldest Italian restaurants.
Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm; Sat-Sun
11.30am-10pm. 9 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang
District. (6552 7828) 美特柔, 朝阳区工体
西路9号
Michael’s Place Pastas and pizzas run in
the RMB 30-50 range each. In spite of
the comfortable decor, brick pizza oven,
kiddie corner and decent selection of imported fine wines, Michael’s free-n-quick
home delivery might just be its strongest
asset. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. Central
Villa District (opposite North Gate of Capital Paradise), Shunyi District. (8046 7803)
北京明天意大利餐厅, 顺义区中央别墅区名
都园北门西侧
O Sole Mio Serving pizza, pasta and all
your other Italian standards, no surprises,
though the cozy atmosphere is nice. Daily
10.30am-midnight. 1/F, Jiezuo Dasha, 55
Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.
(6417 7022) 朝阳区幸福村中路55号杰座
大厦1层
PastaritO This chain diner serves decent,
inexpensive Italian food. The menu is
extensive, but the quality somewhat
inconsistent. Daily 11am-10pm. L216,
Zhongguancun Gate City Mall, 19 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (8248
6172) 帕萨瑞途, 海淀区中关村大街19号新
中关市场L216
Peterpan Makes a mean pepperoni pizza
and a tasty tiramisu. Prices are moderate,
ranging from RMB 65 for small pizzas
and pastas to RMB 120 for beef and veal
dishes. Delivery available. 1) Daily 11am11pm. 3 Xi Dawang Lu, Chaoyang District.
(8599 9051); 2) Daily 9am-midnight. Sanlitun Xiwujie (west of the main entrance
to Jingyi Dasha), Chaoyang District. (6465
1661) 意大利餐厅, 1) 朝阳区西大望路甲
3号; 2) 朝阳区三里屯西五街京谊大厦写字
楼大门口西边
Prego A modern Italian restaurant that
serves authentic regional home-style
dishes prepared by an Italian Chef. Daily
11am-11.30pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B
ext 7815) 意大利餐厅, 西城区金融大街乙
9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层
Ristorante Sadler From Milan, two-star
Michelin chef Claudio Sadler offers refined yet comfortable Italian cuisine, contemporary interiors, warm ambience, plus
alfresco dining and a balcony bar with
views of Tiananmen Square and Qianmen
gates. Noon - 2pm, 6.30 - 10.30pm. 23
Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District.
(6599 1931) 东城区前门东大街23号
Tafi Tafi, which stands for “Table and
Fellow Indispensable,” offers an eclectic
mix of Japanese and Italian cuisines. Fiveand six-course prix fixe meals make this
a worthy Wudaokou destination. Daily
11am-11pm. 8 Zhongguancun Lu, 1/F, Bldg
B Dongsheng Dasha (across from the front
entrance of Qinghuayuan Hotel), Haidian
District. (8252 7533) 海淀区中关村路8号东
升大厦B楼1层
Toscana Italian Restaurant Located near
the Kerry Centre, this Tuscan inspired
restaurant is a prime spot for CBDers during lunchtime. The service was pleasant
and meals came on time. Daily 10am10pm. 1/F, Uni-construction Building, 25
Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.
(6508 4265) 托斯卡纳, 朝阳区东三环中路
25号住总大厦1层
Trattoria La Gondola Elegant decor and
extensive exploration of the well-developed wine list may almost convince you
that you’re in Venice. Entrees include
pastas, pizzas, seafood, veal and rib eye,
though non-sequiturs like satay chicken
pizza with yogurt and peanuts (RMB 85)
remind you that you’re still in China. Prices match the hotel location, as does the
quality service. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm and
5.30-11pm. Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext
5707) 意大利威尼斯餐厅, 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭
店亮马桥路50号
Va Piano This chic and sexy place combines
cheerful colors, dark tones, and art pieces
allows for a casual feel at lunch to a more
refined dinner ambiance. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 8 Beichen Xilu,
Chaoyang District. (8437 1188) 朝阳区北辰
西路8号院4号楼
JAPANESE
Raw fish, udon noodles and curries that lean
towards the sweet side of the flavor spectrum.
Usually aesthetically pleasant.
Ajinotei Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5pm10pm. 3/F Renaissance Beijing Hotel, 36
Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 9999
ext 3141) 朝阳区霄运路36号北京国航万丽
酒店 3层
Ajitoku This Tokyo-style restaurant serves
a variety of classic and innovative Japanese dishes in an industrial-chic setting.
Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. Bldg
C, B113, Raycom Infotech Park, 2 Kexueyuan Nanlu, Zhongguancun, Haidian District. (8286 1993) 味德日本料理, 海淀区科
学院南路2号 (北四环中关村3号桥南拐100米
路西) 融科资讯中心C座地下一层
Baweifang Seemingly teleported to Beijing straight from Miami Beach, the sleek
Beach Bar & Restaurant serves upscale
European specialties and Italian desserts
all crafted by a head chef who trained in
Italy and worked at the Grand Hyatt and
Kempinski Hotels. Kick back in one of the
patio’s reclining chairs and pretend you’re
at the beach – that is, until plans for an
actual beach on the second floor are realized sometime next year. Daily 11am-midnight. 20 Xingba Lu, Chaoyang District.
(8454 1029) 八味坊, 朝阳区星吧路20号
Club 88 Also known as Asian Kitchen and
Sui Grill, this restaurant serves as many
cuisines as it has names. While the menu is
a mélange of Thai, Indonesian and Japanese dishes, the decor is all clashing purples and reds. Daily 11am-late. 43 Sanlitun
Houjie (next to Tongli Studio), Chaoyang
District. (6413 0957) 醉炉/亚洲小厨, 朝阳
区三里屯后街43号(同里旁边)
Elvis With Japanese pop music on the
speakers, simple decor and plainly dressed
wait staff, Elvis may look like fast food but
it also serves up some of the best ramen in
the city. Daily 11am-11pm. 3 Jinchengfang
Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0388) 福神, 西
城区金城坊街3号
Gin Chow down on some of Japans best
bar snacks in the sleek, black and blondschemed dining room of this recently
opened izakaya managed by the owner of
Kushinosato (a well-established restaurant
featuring deep-fried kushiage skewers).
Daily 6pm-2am. Rm 501, E-Tower, 12
6198) 呤, 朝阳区光华路12号丙数码01大
厦501室
Guanghuamen Offers a mixed Japanese and Korean menu. 9.30am-2am.
2/F, Nuo’an Dasha, 14A Guanghua Lu,
Chaoyang District. (5130 9726) 光华门, 朝
阳区光华路甲14号诺安大厦2层
Haiku by Hatsune Haiku by Hatsune (located in Block 8, Alan Wong’s new multivenue project), aims to outdo Hatsune
with sexier ambiance and an all-encompassing menu – soups and salads, yakitori,
karaage, sashimi, sushi and teppanyaki.
Daily 6pm-midnight. Block 8, 3/F, (above
Kong Yiji) south side of No. 8 Apartments
on Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang
District. (6508 8585 ext 203) www.block8.
cn 隐泉之语, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门8号公馆
内南侧3层
Haru Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar Despite its
few private rooms, this simple yet elegant
Japanese restaurant is all about quality
and taste, which in turn means higher
prices. Daily 10.30am-10pm. 902 Pinnacle
Plaza, Jingshun Lu, Shunyi District. (8046
5112) 尚水长廊铁板烧餐厅, 顺义区天竺镇开
发区荣祥广场902
Hatsune Voted “Best Japanese” in our
2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. Stylish
joint specializing in unique sushi and hand
rolls. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm.
2/F, Heqiao Bldg C, 8A Guanghua Lu,
Chaoyang District. (6581 3939) 隐泉日本料
理, 朝阳区光华路甲8号和乔大厦C座2层
Honzen Quality Japanese cuisine with
hot and cold dishes on offer. Mon-Sat
11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 50 Liangmaqiao
Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext
4141) 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号
DINING
600 Fusion Food A cavernous, somber
restaurant in dark solid colors just short
of oppressive. The menu is dominated
by Japanese fare. Daily 10.30am-10pm.
A11 Warehouse Complex, Nanxincang,
Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (5169
0120) 六百年新派日本料理, 东城区东四十条
南新仓古仓群
Dan Ai Fan Daily 11am-10pm. B160,North
Tower of SOHO Shangdu,Dongdaqiao Lu,
Chaoyang District. (5900 0962) 朝阳区东大
桥路8号soho尚都北塔B160
Higeoyaji Cozy and reliable. Serves
moderately priced Japanese and Italian
homestyle cooking. Daily 10am-1am.
Wudaokou (near the Jingyu Hotel), Haidian District. (8238 8270) 胡子, 海淀区五道
口京裕宾馆大院内
Isshin Japanese Sushi Restaurant Cool
decor and mellow aural ambience. Good
set meals at reasonable prices. 1) MonFri 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Sat-Sun
11:30am-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm. Rm 1501,
Bldg 15, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan
Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 5769);
2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. Door 3, Bldg
B, Ziguang Development Plaza, 11 Huixin
Dongjie, Chaoyang District. (6482 3600); 3)
Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm (stop taking orders at 10pm). 35 Chengfu Lu (30m north
of the traffic lights next to Wudaokou
subway station), Haidian District. (8261
0136); 4) Daily 11am-1.30pm, 5-9.30pm.
2/F, Bldg 1, Oversea Student Dormitory,
Beijing Normal University, Haidian District.
(5880 9785) 一心日本料理, 1) 朝阳区东三
环中路39号建外Soho15号楼1501; 2) 朝阳区
惠新东街11号紫光发展大厦B座3单元; 3) 海
淀区城府路35号院（五道口城铁站旁信号灯
往北30米路西院内）; 4) 海淀区北京师范大
学留学生公寓二层
Izaka-Ya and Ushi-Ya Mon-Fri 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30-11.30pm; Sat, Sun 11.30am3.30pm, 5.30-11.30pm. 4 Gongti Beilu
(across from Rock & Roll Club), Chaoyang
District. (6585 3570) 居酒屋桥场, 朝阳区
工体北路4号
Jazz-Ya See Bars & Clubs Directory. Daily
11.30am-2am. 18 Sanlitun Beilu (North Bar
Street), Chaoyang District. (6415 1227) 爵
士, 朝阳区三里屯北路18号
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Jiu Yuan Zhang Ziyi’s an investor in this
certified organic restaurant featuring a large ice Buddha centerpiece.
Delicious farm fresh veggies outshine
the wagyu beef and sashimi platters.
Daily 5.30-10pm. 2/F, North Bldg, Longbo
Guangchang, 16 Dongsanhuan Beilu,
Chaoyang District. (6595 1199) 久源, 朝阳
区东三环北路16号隆博广场北楼二层
Kagen Fiery pot of hot coals at stainless
steel tables, black slate floors and cool
electronica music to accompany tasty marinated meat grilled fresh at each table.
Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. B1/F, Bldg
C, Heqiao Dasha, 8 Guanghua Donglu,,
Chaoyang District. (6583 6830) 火源, 朝阳
区光华东路8号和乔大厦C座地下1层
Kagoya Hachibay Expensive Japanese
yakiniku dining in a five-star hotel setting. Good food but even more awesome
prices. Daily 11am-2pm, 6-10pm. 6/F,
Sofitel Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza,
93 Jianguo Lu (next to Wanda International Cineplex), Chaoyang District. (6581
0072/5820) 笼屋八兵卫, 朝阳区建国路93号
万达广场C座索菲特酒店6层
Karuizawa Not fantastic, but fine for light
meals and sake drinking. Daily 10.30am10pm. 1/F, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao
Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 1024)
轻景泽, 朝阳区东大桥路8号Soho尚都1层
Keikoku Restaurant Beautiful open grill
kitchen with a large selection of meat
and seafood. Daily 11.30am- 2pm, 5.309.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 1/F Kunlun Hotel, 2
Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6590
3388 ext 5695) 溪谷村, 朝阳区新源南路2号
昆仑饭店1层
Kitaya Comfortable and reliable, Kitaya’s
simple modern decor, friendly service
and clear tri-lingual menu make this
restaurant a good option for people who
work or live near the Capital Gymnasium.
Choose from the RMB 118 or the RMB
158 buffet menus. Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F,
Tengda Tower, 168 Xizhimenwai Dajie
(across from Capital Gymnasium), Haidian
District. (8857 5838) 喜多屋, 海淀区西直门
外大街168号腾达大厦主楼1层
DINING
Koma Hachi This tiny izakaya catering to
the Japanese Embassy crowd features authentic food and an intimate atmosphere.
Set menus RMB 20-60. Daily 11am-2pm,
6-10pm. 27B Liangmaqiao Lu, Anjialou,
across from Gaolan Dasha, Chaoyang District. (6435 2202) 驹八, 朝阳区安家楼亮马
桥路乙27号(高澜大厦对面)
Kurazen With bamboo trees and a crosslaid slate and pebble floor, Kurazen’s reception area resembles a Japanese garden
that leads up to an open kitchen with
teppanyaki chefs displaying their knife
and grill skills. The menu is extensive with
many sashimi selections in addition to
fish, all offered raw or as teppan-options.
Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-10.30pm.
21 Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0281/2) 藏善日本料理店, 朝阳
区枣营路好运街21号
Kushinosato Tiny and uncluttered restaurant features Japanese-style chuan’r,
called kushiage. Everything comes breaded and deep-fried; chefs keep the kebabs
coming until you tell them to stop. Daily
5-11pm. Xinyuan Jie (200 meters north of
Adria near Capital Mansion), Chaoyang
District. (6462 1086) 串之乡, 朝阳区新源街
京城大厦北200米
Lai Lai Ken Enjoy affordable and authentic
Japanese noodles along with homesick
Japanese business men in this small but
well-designed restaurant. Daily 11.30am2pm, 5.30-10pm. 1) C9 Haoyun Jie (Lucky
Street), Chaoyang District. (5867 0299);
2) 8 Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6467 8719) 来来轩, 1) 朝阳区好运街
C9; 2) 朝阳区新源西里中街8号
Le Igosso Homey atmosphere, inventive
dishes and great chocolate cake. Mon-Fri
7-9am, 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm; SatSun 7-9.30am, 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm.
Jiuxian Apartments, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu,
Chaoyang District. (6431 5632) 藤崎亭, 朝
阳区酒仙桥路2号酒仙公寓
Len Len An inspiring blend of minimalist
decor and new-style Japanese cuisine:
sleek, tranquil and refreshingly charming.
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Daily 6pm-12.30am. 1/F, Ziming Dasha,
12B Xinzhong Jie, Chaoyang District.
(6415 6415/6416) 联联, 朝阳区新中街乙
12号紫铭大厦1层
Makoto Canadian celebrity Chef Makoto
Ono ambitious 1,114-square-meter loft
features three open-kitchen stations, 12
individual private rooms and a separate
bar and lounge. The menu features cold
platters, hot platters, sushi and sashimi,
robatayaki, and teppanyaki, and lunch
set meals range from RMB 90-180. Daily
11am-11pm. China Central Place, Tower
1, F/4, 81 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District.
(5255 0668) 朝阳区建国路81华贸中心1楼4层
Matsuko Great lunchtime buffet with
sushi, sashimi, noodles and more. Daily
11.30am-2pm, 5-10.30pm. 1) 2/F, Jinglong
Dasha, 225 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang
District. (6509 8999); 2) Baijiazhuang
(south east corner of Changhong Qiao),
Chaoyang District. (6582 5208); 3) 39
Liangmaqiao Lu (opposite 21st Century
hotel), Chaoyang District. (8453 4062) 松
子, 1) 朝阳区朝阳北路225号京龙大厦2层;
2) 朝阳区星期五餐厅对面松阪屋; 3) 朝阳
区亮马桥39号（21世纪饭店对面）
Matsushin Packed at lunch but worth the
wait. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 2/F,
West Area, Hanwei Plaza, 7 Guanghua Lu,
Chaoyang District. (6561 2535) 松伸日本料
理, 朝阳区光华路7号汉威大厦西区2层
Meishixiu Opened by a Beijing native who
returned to town after receiving training
at some of Japan’s most prestigious restaurants, this healthy little eatery specializes in soba noodles. Daily 10.30am-11pm.
Tuanjiehu Beiwutiao (300 metres east
of Tuanjiehu Beijie, behind the Beijing
Maternity Hospital), Chaoyang District.
(8597 5618) 美食秀特色餐厅, 朝阳区团结
湖北五条（团结湖北街往东300米, 北京妇
产医院后面）
Meshiya Kyoto fusion cuisine decorated in
a combination of old Shanghai opulence
and Shangri-la escapism. Daily 11.30am2pm, 5.30-11.30pm. 600m south of the
China World Shopping Mall on the east
side of the street, next to the Yanyuan
Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6771 0218) 桥
场饭屋, 朝阳区国贸往南走600米马路东边
燕园宾馆旁边
Ming Ge Daily 11am-11pm. 3a
Baijiazhuang Dongli, Dongsanhuan,
Chaoyang District. (6500 2122/7070) 明阁
日本料理店, 朝阳区东三环白家庄东里甲3号
Miso Japanese Restaurant Visit Miso for
faultlessly fresh sashimi and rolls (salmon
roll, RMB 16 for 6) as well as excellent
teppanyaki (beef roll RMB 58) and other
warm dishes, notably Japanese hot pot.
Lunch set menus are good value (RMB
68). Home delivery available. Daily 11am9.30pm. Pinnacle Plaza, Shunyi District.
(8046 5677) 馋猫日本料理, 顺义区荣祥广场
Molika This izakaya – the Japanese equivalent of a gastro-pub – is all warm-toned
lighting and homey paper screens. They
offer a large range of sashimi, sushi and,
of course, sake. Daily 11am-1am. 1/F, CITS
attached building (next to the Peninsula),
1 Dongdan Beidajie, Dongcheng District.
(6523 6744) 盛香居酒屋, 东城区东单北大街
1号国旅大厦配楼1层
Nadaman Featuring a teppanyaki kitchen
and sushi bar, diners also have the option
of tatami seating in private rooms. Daily
11.30am-2pm, 5.30-7.30pm. 3/F, China
World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie,
Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 39) 滩
万日餐厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街中国大饭
店三层
Nishimura Teppanyaki, robatayaki, sushi
and more; great Japanese food in a stylish
setting. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm.
Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 2719) 西村餐
厅, 海淀区紫竹院路29号香格里拉饭店2层
Redmoon Includes a sushi bar and cigar
lounge. See Bars & Clubs Directories.
Sun-Thu 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat 5pm-2am. 1/F,
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Beijing Oriental Plaza,
1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District.
(6510 9366) 东方亮, 东城区东长安街1号东
方君悦酒店大厅
Renaissance Sashimi and Sushi Bar Authentic sushi, sashimi and sake in a cozy
hotel lobby environment. Daily 2pm-1am.
Lobby Lounge, Renaissance Hotel, 36
Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468
9999) 大堂雅苑, 朝阳区霄云路36国航万丽
酒店大堂
Sake Manzo Voted “Best Japanese” by our
editors in the 2008 Restaurant Awards,
this small restaurant provides diners with
the option of watching their food being
prepared at the open kitchen, or sitting
at one of the three tables. Good selection of noodle dishes too. 1) Mon-Fri
6pm-midnight; Sat-Sun 11.30am-2pm,
6pm-midnight. 1/F, Yilongfang, Yilongtai Apartment, 28 Panjiayuan Nanli,
11.30am-2pm, 6pm-midnight.. 27 Liangmaqiao Lu, Anjialou, Chaoyang District.
(6436 1608) 慢走日本烧灼餐厅, 1) 朝阳区
潘家园南里28号漪龙台公寓伊龙坊1层; 2)
朝阳区安家楼亮马桥路27号
Shau Ron Ren This hip little hibachi
(Japanese grill) joint is heating things up
on Nanluoguxiang with its offer of free
beef tongue slices if you put forth some
tongue of your own. That’s right. If you
kiss for 10 seconds (kissee provided if you
ask a server nicely), Taiwanese owner David Hsu will take your picture and dish up
some free food. Daily 5pm-11.30am. 2 Hei
Zhima Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6403
7626) 烧肉人, 东城区黑芝麻胡同2号
Shota Muni Sushi & Grill Sushi that satisfies the CBD office set with quick and
affordable delivery. Daily 10am-11pm.
S-108, Bldg C, Blue Castle Apartments, 3
Xi Dawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599
9009) 将太无二, 朝阳区西大望路3号蓝堡国
际公寓C座S-108
Teppanyaki Show Bar Daily 11am-11pm.
23 Haoyun Jie, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang
District. (5867 0238) 雅玛花式铁板烧餐吧,
朝阳区枣营路29号好运街23号
Todai Hotel buffets, move over! At this
Japanese all-you-can-eat restaurant, size
matters. Offerings include sashimi, sushi,
pizzas, seafood, dim sum, tandoori, stirfries, teppanyaki, grilled meats, crepe
machines and a chocolate fountain.
Lunch: RMB 188 (weekdays), RMB 198
(weekends); dinner RMB 258 (everyday).
Daily 11.30am-2.30pm (lunch), Mon-Thu
5.30-10pm (dinner), Fri-Sun 5.30-10.30pm.
Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xili,
Chaoyang District. (5905 6888) 都太, 朝阳
区朝阳公园西路六号蓝色港湾商业区
Wawu Those who don’t savor pork may
find that Wawu is somewhat limited, but
for ramen fans, this noodle bar offers
fresh ingredients, a vibrant and smart
dining room, reasonable prices and fast,
friendly service. The fried dumplings (RMB
12) are a delight. 1) Daily 11am-midnight. 1/F, Zhongfu Bldg, 99 Jianguo Lu,
11am-2am. Bldg A, Soho New Town, 88
Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8589 4847)
瓦屋拉面, 1) 朝阳区建国路99号中服大厦
1层; 2) 朝阳区建国路88号Soho现代城A座
Yahata Great service, good set menus and
fresh and cheap sushi. Daily 11.30am-2pm,
5.30-10pm. 3/F, International Hotel (Guoji
Fandian), Dongcheng District. (6512 9971)
八幡, 东城区国际饭店3层
Yasakatei Tokyo style eats and beer
snacks, including paper hot pot or kaminabe. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-11pm. 8
Jianguomenwai Dajie, Yong’an Dongli, 2/F
Ruoy Chai International Bldg, Chaoyang
District. (8528 8418) 八坂亭, 朝阳区建国门
外大街8号永安东里(华彬国际大厦2层)
Yotsuba With fish flown in from Tokyo’s
Tsukiji market several times a week, Yotsuba serves incomparably fresh traditional
Japanese fare. Regulars come here for
dishes that are served nowhere else in Beijing and at a fourth of the price of Tokyo.
Call ahead several days for reservations;
large parties are not recommended. Daily
5-10.30pm. Next to Bldg 2, Xindong Lu,
Chaoyang District. (6467 1837) 四叶, 朝阳
区新东路2号楼旁边
Yuki Simple and muted interior allows
more attention on decent, inexpensive
food. Diners can sit at the open kitchen or
enjoy a nice cold cup of Asahi draft at the
bar. Daily 11am-2am. 1/F, Bldg A, Dongfang Meidiya, 4 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang
District. (6581 7831) 东京厨房, 朝阳区光华
路4号东方梅地亚A座1层
KOREAN
Seemingly endless varieties of kimchi, other spicy
pickled vegetables and savory bbq.
Ai Jiang Shan A gentleman’s barbecue,
proving that char-grilling and composure
can go together. Daily 11am-10pm. North
Gate of Side Gongyuan, Jiangtai West
Road, Chaoyang District. (8456 9511) 爱江
山, 朝阳区将台西路四德公园北门
Beihai Dao Hip foreign students and
yummy pots of lemon soju. Daily 24 hours.
2/F, Xijiao Hotel Health Club, Wudaokou,
Haidian District. (6233 5776) 北海道, 海淀
区五道口西郊宾馆康乐中心二层
BSD Dubu House BSD Dubu House places
tofu stew front and center on the menu.
Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 12 Jianguomenwai Dajie (opposite Xiushui Market),
Chaoyang District. (6568 2838/2550);
2) 420-3, Area 4, Wangjing Xiyuan,
Chaoyang District. (6471 7828) 北昌豆腐,
1) 朝阳区建国门外大街12号; 2) 朝阳区望
京西园四区420-3
Charcoal Bar Various cuts of top-grade
meat and preparations of beef and pork
over an open flame. While the meat
more than satisfies, Charcoal offers little else-only hot soup and cold noodles.
Daily 4pm-2am. Inside the Jingyu Hotel
courtyard, 1 Tsinghua Donglu, Wudaokou,
Haidian District. (6234 9997) 炭吧, 海淀区
五道口清华东路1号京裕宾馆内
Gaon Korean Restaurant Gaon is the
first Chinese mainland venture of this
Seoul-based chain, which serves high-end
classic Korean cuisine. The Beijing branch
might lack the resources to exclusively
use organic ingredients, something for
which the chain is well known. But it’s
still a notch above most other Korean
restaurants in town, thanks to superior
quality meat and cooking techniques.
Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-9pm. 5/F, East
Tower, Twin Towers, B-12 Jianguomenwai,
高恩, 朝阳区建国门外大街乙12号双子座大
厦东塔5层
Guxiang Shanchuan Fresh fatty pork and
a cast iron skillet to cook it on. Daily
9.30am-midnight. 1/F, 423 Wangjing
Xincheng (beside KFC), Chaoyang District.
(6470 9292) 故乡山川, 朝阳区望京新城
423楼1层(肯德基旁边)
Haitanghua Pyongyang Cold Noodle
Restaurant Cold War holdover serving
North Korean-style eats and atmosphere.
Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 8 Xinyuanxili Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6461
6295/6298) 海棠花平壤冷面馆, 朝阳区新源
西里中街8号
Sa Lang Bang With ethnic decor and a
pictorial menu, it features classic Korean
food at a moderate price. There is the
option of sitting cross-legged on straw
mats, the traditional Korean way, or in
cozy private rooms. Daily 9.30am-2am. 3/F,
Dongyuan Plaza, 35 Chengfu Lu, Haidian
District. (8261 8201) 舍廊房, 海淀区成府路
35号东源大厦3层
Sanqianli Daily 10am-11pm. Bldg 519,
Jinsong Xikou, Area 5, Chaoyang District.
(6778 3750) 幸福三千里烤肉城, 朝阳区劲
松5区519号楼
Saveurs de Corée Relax on a rooftop seat
at this sophisticated Korean bistro, where
the set menus are reasonably priced
(from RMB 38 for 4 courses to RMB 78
for 6 courses) and the dishes are delicate,
health-conscious, and intelligently proportioned. Daily 11.30am-10.40pm.. 29 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6401
6083) www.saveursdecoree.com.cn 韩香
馆, 东城区南锣鼓巷29号
Shanggu City Korea Village BBQ Your usual
Korean BBQ staples – beef, lamb, pork,
vegetables – served by waitresses in ethnic
dresses who speak limited English but do
have a picture menu. Daily 10am-9.30pm.
Adjoining the Jenny Lou’s near Lane
Bridge, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang
District. (8470 3016) 尚古城韩国烧烤, 朝阳
区来广营东路5号
Sorabol High-priced chain of Korean
restaurants serves standards like bulgolgi,
banfan and delicious raw beef. 1) Daily
10am-10pm. Basement, Lufthansa Centre,
Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5720);
2) Daily 9am-10pm. 2/F, Landmark Towers,
8 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District.
(6590 6688 ext 5119) 萨拉伯尔, 1) 朝阳区
燕莎地下一层; 2) 朝阳区东三环北路8号亮
马河大厦二层
Suboksung The two larger-than-life
wooden dolls that greet guests as they arrive are the only distinguishing features of
this standard Korean BBQ joint. The main
dining room is clean and spacious with a
wooden maze of cubicle sections typical
of many Korean establishments. But the
food, while solid, is not extraordinary and
the staff is over-attentive. Daily 10am2.30pm, 5pm-10pm. B1 Millennium Plaza,
9999) 朝阳区霄云路现代汽车大厦B1层
Suraon Housed in an imitation water cube
with its stained glass partitions, beautifully presented dishes and impeccable
service, this romantic spot is perfect to
treat that special someone. Daily 9.30am10.30pm. Side Gongyuan 9-8, Jiangtai
Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8456 8008) 禧莱
恩, 朝阳区将台西路四得公园9-8
The Qing Grill and Bar Though simply decorated, Qing serves up a good combination of western and Korean food that you
can order from a trilingual picture menu.
Daily 10am-2am. 5/F, Yihai Dasha, 16 Qinghua Donglu, Haidian District. (8681 1389)
清, 海淀区清华东路16号艺海大厦5层
MEDITERRANEAN
Anti-stress and relaxing meals includs wines
and herbs of Southern Europe to the spices of
Northern Africa
1/5 Taverna This rustic-chic Mediterranean
taverna offers charming presentation
and ambiance. Try the tiger prawns in
chili garlic butter (RMB 228). Daily noonmidnight. Courtyard 4,Gongti Beilu,
Chaoyang District. (6501 1949) 朝阳区工
体北路4号院
Athena Daily 11.30am-11pm. 1 Sanlitun
Xiwujie, Chaoyang District. (6464 6036) 雅
典娜, 朝阳区三里屯西五街1号
Dini’s Kosher Restaurant One may be surprised to find few Jewish dishes on Dini’s
menu – instead, it starts off with sushi
and veers towards pastas and burgers.
But while Dini’s lacks in exotic cuisine, it
is true to the laws of Kashrut and everything is kosher. Sun-Thu 11.30am-10pm;
Fri 11am-two hours before Shabbat begins (sundown); Sat opens 30mins after
Shabbat ends (one hour after sundown)..
32 Tianze Lu, Xingba Lu, Nurenjie,
Chaoyang District. (6461 6220) www.kosherbeijing.com 蒂妮犹太餐厅, 朝阳区女人
街星吧路天泽路32号
Istanbul Cuisine inspired by the flavors of
the Mediterranean, prepared by a chef
who hails from Istanbul. Daily 10am11pm. B7 Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai,
Chaoyang District. (6503 2700) 伊斯坦布,
朝阳区建国门外大街秀水南街B7号
Kebab Republic Ruled by masses of
shwarma and hummus. Also offers pizza,
pita and baklava. Try the cafe’s signature
dish, doner kebab, featuring grilled meat
wrapped in pita. Mon-Sat 8pm-6am. 1/F,
Tongli Studio, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District.
(6413 6713) 烤肉共和国, 朝阳区三里屯后
街同里1层
Kyros Kebab A favorite expat teen
hangout, this small restaurant in Pinnacle’s more secluded area dishes out simple,
good food at decent prices. Beef, chicken
or lamb kebabs cost RMB 20; set menus
with salad, pita and a drink are good
value at RMB 26. Sandwiches, soups and
pasta are also on the menu and both take
away and home delivery are available.
Daily 9.30am-9.30pm. 807 Pinnacle Plaza,
Shunyi District. (8046 4412) 烤肉霸, 顺义
区荣祥广场807
Ottoman Turkish Serves generous portions
of barbeque and kebabs, along with a
variety of Western food, in a quiet and
unpretentious setting, with outdoor seating for those cool autumn nights. Daily
10am-11pm. 32 Haoyun Jie, Chaoyang
District. (5867 0210) 欧斯曼土耳其餐吧, 朝
阳区亮马桥好运街32号
Greek Delicacy 1) Daily 11am-9pm, weekends 11am-10pm. Solana Shopping Center, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang
5/F U-Centre, Wudaokou, Haidian District.
(6266 6100) 1) 朝阳区蓝色港湾购物中心朝
阳公园路6号; 2) 海淀区五道口购物中心5层
The Olive Salads, sandwiches, steaks,
dinner, health food, juice and desserts.
Pleasant outdoor dining on the terrace.
Also serves weekend brunch. Perfect
for post-Yoga Yard rehabilitation. Daily
10.30am-10.30pm. 1) Stall E-101, 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6430 1181); 2)
17 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417
9669) 1) 朝阳区将台路6号E-101室; 2) 朝
阳区工体北路17号
Sureno The Village at Sanlitun, 11 Sanlitun
Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5240) 朝阳区
三里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼
MIDDLE EASTERN
Lamb dishes chock full of dill, mint, cinnamon,
oregano and pepper as well as hummus and flaky
filo dough-based dishes.
1001 Nights Sanlitun area restaurant serving some of the best Middle Eastern food
in Beijing - falafel, tabouleh, hummus and
kebabs. Nightly belly dancing. Daily 11am2am. Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong
Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6532 4050)
1001夜, 朝阳区工体北路兆龙饭店对面
Biteapitta The perfect spot for a falafel
lover on a budget. Try the mashed po-
Rumi Beijing’s only purveyor of Persian
cuisine have now moved to stylish new
digs on Gongti Beilu. They specialize in
tasty grilled meats and seafood dishes but
also offer the city’s best hummus. Voted
“Best Middle Eastern” by our readers and
editor’s in the 2008 Restaurant Awards.
Daily noon-midnight. 1A Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong Hotel), Chaoyang District.
(8454 3838) 入迷, 朝阳区工体北路甲1号兆
龙饭店对面
SaharaThis sleek restaurant has all the
grit of the desert scrubbed away. Drop by
for North African cuisine, belly dancing
(after 8pm) and live band performances.
Daily 10am-2am. Courtyard 4, Gongti
Beilu (across from Salsa Caribe), Chaoyang
District. (6507 3521) 撒哈拉, 朝阳区工体
北路4号院
Shash Though hard to find, this Uzbekistani restaurant offers a stunning venue,
and allows you to experience the flavors
and artistic finery of the ancient Silk
Road. Specialties include tandoor-baked
dishes and excellent chuan’r. Daily 10ammidnight. 10 Xiangjunbeili (next to Saint
Angel Hotel),Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang
District. (5190 7230/7236/7239) 沙市, 朝阳
区呼家楼向军北礼4巷10号
太平庄桥2号有研大厦B座; 2) 海淀区福缘门
1号 (从北大西门往北走400米，在路口的西
北角); 3) 朝阳区工体北门内
Souk Resembling a North African colonial
villa, this stylish eatery serves up a range
of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare
within the quiet environs of Chaoyang
Park. Daily 5pm-2am. West Gate of
Chaoyang Park (in the alley behind Annie’s), Chaoyang District. (6506 7309) 苏克
会馆, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门（安妮后面）
Pizza Buona Thin crust pies with traditional toppings. Daily 10.30am-midnight.
7 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551
3518) 百好乐, 朝阳区工体西路7号
Za’atar With a nice view of the lake in
the new Lakeview Shopping Center,
this colorful restaurant offers delicious
and authentice Middle Eastern food.
Try the baba ghannouje and labaneh bil
zeit. Daily 10am-10pm. Unit 2, Bldg 3,
Lakeview Place Dragon Bay Villa, Huan
Lu, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8042 2248)
www.zaatarbj.com 顺义区后沙峪镇沙峪
环路3号
MONGOLIAN
Hearty dishes featuring lamb and mutton.
Dahr Khan Bar & Restaurant An authentically cozy Mongolian experience that
features lamb, lamb and more lamb.
Hand-grabbed mutton is a must, as are
the lamb pies. Daily 10am-2am. 11A
Xiushui Nanjie (behind Friendship Store),
Chaoyang District. (6501 7740) 大尔汗蒙
古文化餐吧, 朝阳区秀水南街甲11号(友谊
商店后边)
Tutu Mongolian Restaurant Don’t be put
off by the darkened stairwell as once
you’ve reached the second floor you’ll be
pleasantly surprised by the spacious and
tasty offerings of this reasonably priced
student favorite. English menu available.
Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 2/F, 16 Minzu
Daxue Beilu, Haidian District. (6846 8500)
图图蒙古食府, 海淀区民族大学北路16号
PIZZA
Italian favorite adopted by many countries and
cultures. For more extensive Italian food listings
see: Italian or European.
The Pizza Company International pizza
chain. Take out and delivery available.
1) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 102 Beilishi
Lu, 2/F (west of Fuchengmen Hualian
Department Store), Xicheng District. (8837
7638); 2) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. F1, 2,
Soshow, Chongwenmenwai, Chongwen
District. (5167 1192); 3) 5167 1192. A,
Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang
District. (Daily 10.30am-10.30pm); 4) Daily
10.30am-10.30pm. B, Bldg 7, Huaqingjiayuan, Wudaokou, Haidian District. (8286
4385); 5) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. Jiamao
Shopping Mall, 33 Guangshui Beidajie,
10.30am-10.30pm. 137 Xizhimenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. (8837 1668) 品奇比萨,
1) 西城区北礼士路102号二层 (阜城门华联
商场西侧; 2) 崇文区崇文门外搜秀商城一、
二层; 3) 朝阳区建国路88号现代城A区; 4)
海淀区五道口华清嘉园7号楼B号; 5) 朝阳区
广顺北大街33号，嘉茂购物中心; 6) 西城区
西直门外大街137号
Pizza Hut Decent pizza, but more a cultural experience to witness the yuppies
attack the salad bar. Daily 10.30am10.30pm. 1) 27 Dongzhimenwai Dajie,
Chaoyang District. (6465 2976); 2) A2
Fuxingmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District.
(6856 9389); 3) East of Jinglun Hotel, 3
Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.
(6532 4121) 必胜客, 1) 朝阳区东直门外大
街27号; 2) 西城区复兴门外大街A2号; 3)
朝阳区建外大街3号京伦饭店东侧
Pyro Pizza Classic thin-crust pizza served
up with a good selection of affordable
draft beers. Daily 4pm-late. B1/F, Bldg
12, Huaqing Jiayuan, Wudaokou (5 min
from Wudaokou subway station), Haidian
District. (8286 6240) 海淀区五道口华清嘉园
12号楼地下1层
Amigo Pizza Delivery only. Free within the
Jianguomen area. Daily 10am-10pm. Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6506 0600,
6506 0900) 艾米多, 朝阳区宵云路
Franco’s Although Franco’s pizzas aren’t
incredibly generous with their toppings,
they are well priced. The pizzas rival any
decent American pizza parlor and the free
delivery (within approximately a 5km radius of Guomao) is also a plus. The service
and decor at the store is also surprisingly
good. Daily 10.30am-10pm. A3, China
World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai
Dajie (in the food court by the subway).,
Chaoyang District. (6567 2310) 快来客, 朝
阳区建国门外大街1号国贸地铁美食休闲购
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DINING
The Med Live the leisure lifestyle of the
Mediterranean in this hip and rustic
restaurant that serves simple yet healthy
meals. Chef Adrian used to cook for the
rich and famous and can make a to-die for
lentil burger. Daily 5pm-3am. 3/F, (above
Kong Yiji) south side of No. 8 Apartments
on Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang
District. (6508 8585 ext 206) www.block8.
cn 地中海餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门8号公
馆内南侧3层
tato pitas and the hummus. Sun-Thu
10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 9am-11pm. 30 Tianze
Lu (near Nuren Jie, turn at the Grape
restaurant before the New Get Lucky
Bar), Chaoyang District. (6467 2961) 吧嗒
饼, 朝阳区天泽路30号（女人街附近,豪运
酒吧之前）
Gino’s The location is its strength, and
the offerings are comparable to Pizza
Hut, which is why locals flock here. But if
you’re expecting authentic Italian cuisine,
the processed meat and cheese-less calzones won’t satisfy you in the least. MonThu 10am-midnight, Fri-Sun 10am-3am.
North Gate of Workers’ Stadium, Gongti
Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6553 6288) 季诺,
朝阳区工体北路工体北门
Hutong Pizza Enjoy pizza and draft beer
after your Houhai stroll. Delivery available. Call for the delivery menu or directions. Daily noon-11.30pm. 9 Yindingqiao
Hutong, Xicheng District. (6617 5916) 胡同
比萨, 西城区银锭桥胡同9号
The Kro’s Nest American-styled pizza joint,
serving up its infamous “gigantic” pizzas
along with onion rings, fries, wings and
draft beers. Editor’s choice for the “Best
Pizza” in our 2008 Restaurant Awards.
1) Tue-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am11pm. Bldg B, Youyan Dasha, 2 Beitaiping
Zhuang Qiao, Xicheng District. (8201
4899); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. 1 Fuyuanmen
(400 meters north of Beijing University
West Gate, on the northwest corner of
the intersection), Haidian District. (6252
8057); 3) Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat
10am-midnight, Sun 10am-11pm. Inside
Workers’ Stadium North Gate (next to
VICS), Chaoyang District. (6553 5253)
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Reader Restaurant Awards. Enjoy thin
crusted pies, and wash everything down
with a Belgian beer. See Bars & Clubs
directory. Mon-Sat 11am-late; Sun 1pmlate. 43 Sanlitun Beijie (100m west of
Sanlitun North Bar street, Youyi Youth
Hostel, behind Poachers Inn), Chaoyang
District. (6415 1954) www.treebeijing.
com 隐蔽的树, 朝阳区三里屯北街以西
100米Poachers后面三里屯医院旁
RUSSIAN
Nice breads, borscht and enthusiastic use of sour
cream, not to mention vodka.
The Elephant Good place to stuff your
face and get drunk without the pretension of uppity, hyper-designed restaurants. Good Russian food, especially the
appetizers, like stuffed mushroom caps.
Daily noon-4am. In a small alley off Yabaolu (50 meters north of Yatai Dasha),
Chaoyang District. (8561 4073) 大笨象,
朝阳区朝外头条甲93号（雅宝路亚太大厦
向北50米）
Kiev Stars of Ukraine’s opera scene have
somehow ended up performing at Kiev
restaurant. They saunter among the
tables dressed in military uniforms, belting out everything from Italian arias to
Russian folk songs. You can request your
favorites for RMB 50 a pop. The boozy
vodka kebabs and the indulgent Kiev
pudding– which really is a rich cheesecake – come highly recommended. Daily
11am-11pm. 13 Puhui Nanli, Yuyuantan
Nanlu (west of the Millennium Monument), Haidian District. (6828 3482, 6827
7309) 基辅餐厅, 海淀区玉渊潭南路普惠
南里13号
DINING
Little Birch Western Restaurant The antiElephant – good Russian cuisine without
the Yabao Lu glitz. With its clean diner
feel, it’s an ideal place for a quiet dinner
with your comrades, or dining alone with
Anna Karenina. Daily 11am-11pm. 24
Fuchengmenwai Dajie, 1/F, Jingbin Hotel,
Xicheng District. (6858 2233 ext 1666) 小
白, 西城区阜成门外大街24号京滨饭店1层
Moscow Restaurant This one-time ballroom is grand, epic even, with soaring
ceilings and oh-so-Soviet pillars. Moscow
opened back in 1954, and was Beijing’s
first foreign restaurant. Though the
atmosphere recalls Tolstoy, the food is
a little more Gulag Archipelago but the
Stolichnaya is reasonably priced at 8 kuai
per ounce. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 135
Xizhimenwai Dajie, in Beijing Exhibition
Center, Xicheng District. (6835 4454) 莫
斯科餐厅, 西城区西直门外大街135号北展
中心内
Pectopah 7-01 Nanshayu Huanlu,
Guchengcun, Houshayu Zhen, Shunyi
District. (8042 2197) 鲁斯兰俄式餐厅, 顺义
区后沙峪镇古城村南沙峪环路7号01
Traktirr Pushkin Fans of the original
Traktirr need not be disappointed by
its recent closure as the managers have
taken their menu of affordable Russian
favorites over to the Traktirr Pushkin
around the corner which now serves the
best of both traditional and contemporary Russian cuisine. Don’t miss the pickled cherry tomatoes and RMB 20 Russian
beer. Daily 11am-midnight. 5-15 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8407
8158, 6403 1896) 彼得堡俄餐厅, 东城区东
直门内大街5-15号
White Nights The food at White Nights
remains true to the spirit of Mother
Russia. Get your ruble’s worth with succulent peppercorn beef tenderloin accompanied by a working man’s serving
of creamy mashed potato. The service
however, could induce discontent among
the masses. Daily 10.30am-midnight. 13A
Beizhong Jie (off Dongzhimennei Dajie),
Dongcheng District. (8402 9595) 白夜西
餐, 东城区东直门内大街北中街甲13号
SHANDONG
Light food characterized by the use of shallots
and garlic emphasizing fragrance and freshness.
Big portions, and because of its long coastline,
seafood is prominent.
An Die An Niang Shandong eatery at
Chaoyang Park West Gate serves great
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dishes and the biggest baozi in town.
Daily 10am-3am. Chaoyang Park West
Gate, Chaoyang District. (6591 0231) 俺爹
俺娘, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门
trict. (6567 3366) 致真酒家, 朝阳区建国门
外大街12号,双子座大夏西塔5楼
Tong He Ju Ignore the drab facade: This
bustling laozihao, whose original branch
was established in Xisi in 1822, is a great
place to enjoy the salty taste of traditional Shandong cuisine. Daily 10.30am1.30pm, 5-8pm. Bldg B, 71 Yueyun Nanjie,
Sanlihe, Xicheng District. (6852 2917) 同
和局, 西城区三里河月云南街乙71号
Utopia Restaurant Recently refurbished
eatery features Shandong and Cantonese cuisines. Daily 11am-2.30pm,
5.30-9.30pm. 4/F Novotel Xinqiao, 2
Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District.
(6513 3366 ext 2402) 蓬莱阁中餐厅, 东城
区东交民巷2号北京新侨诺富特饭店4层
SHANGHAI
Absolute Cate Simple, efficient, and deliciously cheap Shanghainese food at Shin
Kong Place. Daily 10am-10pm. B118b,
China Central Place (basement of Shin
Kong Place), 81 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang
District. (5969 5277) 雅点肪, 朝阳区建国路
81号华贸中心地下1层B110b
Beijing Cook Their menu offers uninspiring Shanghai classics. Daily 11am-10pm.
Nanxincang, Dongsishitiao (behind Le
Fu), Dongcheng District. (6409 6728) 酷
客, 东城区东四十条南新仓古仓群（乐府
后面）
SHANXI & SHA’ANXI
Stewed dishes from provinces well known for
their flavorful vinegar and noodles.
Jin Yang Restaurant The first Shanxi restaurant to open up in Beijing after the
revolution, this clean, comfortable restaurant used to be a favorite of Lao She.
The noodles are still very impressive but
most people come for the signature duck
(RMB 116 per duck). Daily 10.30am-2pm,
5-9pm. 241 Zhushikou Xidajie, Xuanwu
District. (6303 1669) 晋阳饭店, 宣武区珠市
口西大街241号
Chenghuangmiao Xiaochi Over 20 locations around town. Good for Shanghai
fast food any time of the day. Daily 24
hours. 51 Beisanhuan Xilu, Haidian District. (6255 9446) 城隍庙小吃, 海淀区北三
环西路51号
Hujiang Xiangmanlou Very good eels
stewed in oil sauce and xiaolongbao
dumplings. 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 34A Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (6403 1368)
沪江香满楼, 东城区东四十条甲34号
Made in Heaven Interesting open-style
kitchen. Sit and watch the chefs concoct
noodles from China, Japan and beyond.
Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F, Holiday Inn Temple
of Heaven, 1 Ding’an Dongli, Fengtai
District. (6762 6688) 面, 丰台区定安东里
1号中成天坛假日酒店一层
Jade Garden Serves Shanghainese and
Cantonese cuisine, and Hong Kong-style
dim sum snacks that rival other Beijing
outlets, yet the flavors still lack the authenticity of the six-year-old Shanghai
flagship. Daily 11am-11pm. 6 Jiqingli,
Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6552
8688) 苏浙汇, 朝阳区朝外大街吉庆里6号楼
Noodle Loft Homestyle Shanxi dishes
and noodles in a posh environment.
Try the youmian, a steamer basket full
of shotgun shell shaped noodles. Daily
11am-10pm. 1) 3 Heping Xijie, Chaoyang
District. (5130 9655); 2) 18 Baiziwan
(Soho New Town), Chaoyang District.
(6774 9950/ 5372) 面酷, 1) 朝阳区和平西
街3号; 2) 朝阳区百子湾18号Soho现代城
Jinjiang Palace Restaurant The blanched
chicken baizhan ji comes highly recommended. Daily 6.30-10am, 11.30am-2pm,
5.30-10pm. Asia Hotel, Gongti Beilu, 8
Xinzhong Xijie, Chaoyang District. (6500
7788 ext 6306) 锦江府上海菜, 朝阳区工体
北路新中西街8号亚洲酒店
Lu Lu Restaurant chain serving traditional
Shanghai fare in a neo-classical setting.
1) Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm. 9 Fuxing Lu, Haidian District. (6858 3661); 2)
Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 1A Ciyunsi,
www.lulurest.cn 北京鹭鹭酒家东方店, 1)
海淀区复兴路9号; 2) 朝阳区慈云寺甲1号
Puyue Renjia Tucked down a sidestreet,
this may be one of the undiscovered
gems of the Sanyuan Qiao area. Cordial
waitstaff dish up fresh, flavorful Shanghainese cuisine in a spacious and modern
environment. Large, semi-enclosed tables
near the windows provide privacy as
well as lots of room for the many dishes
guests are sure to order. Daily 10.30am10.30pm. 6 Dongfang Donglu, off Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8448 8800)
浦月人家, 朝阳区霄云路东方东路6号
Sincere Shanghai Restaurant Understated
upscale dining hall offering everything
from Sichuan to sashimi has an emphasis
on Shanghainese and Cantonese fare.
Daily 11am-9.30pm. 5/F, LG Twin Towers,
12 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang Dis-
Yuan Yuan This upscale Shanghai restaurant offers some of the best hongshaorou
in Beijing, along with tasty xiaolongbao
and other traditional Shanghai dishes.
The menu ranges from expensive shark’s
fin to cheaper stir-fried dishes. Daily
11am-10pm. 16 Dongsanhuan, Tuanjiehu
Park West Gate, Chaoyang District. (6508
2202/0522) 圆苑, 朝阳区东三环团结湖公
园西门16号
Zen Stylish Southern-style eatery that
oozes moneyed minimalism. Good wine
list and whole sections devoted to shark’s
fin, abalone and bird’s nest. Daily 10am10pm. Holiday Inn Central Plaza Beijing,
1 Caiyuanjie (92 Zaolinqianjie), Xuanwu
District. (8397 0088 ext 7230) 采蝶轩, 宣
武区菜园街1号（枣林前街92号）中环假
日饭店
Dishes that are slightly sweet and delicate.
Mei Mansion Converted courtyard done
up to look like a sophisticated circa-1930s
Shanghai salon. Serves up delicate dishes
with impressive prices to match. Daily
11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 24 Daxiangfeng Hutong (South bank of Houhai),
Xicheng District. (6612 6847) 梅府家宴,
西城区后海南沿大翔凤胡同24号
Xinjishi Specializing in sweet Shanghai
dishes, Xinjishi impresses with its tasteful
modern decor and attentive wait staff.
The Gongti Beilu location has a touch of
Shanghai charm. 1) Daily 11am-10pm. 4
Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586
8747); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 1-1
Beifengwo Lu, Haidian District. (5184
3938/9999) 新吉士, 1) 朝阳区工体北路
4号; 2) 海淀区北蜂窝路1-1号
Paomo Guan This oasis of beautiful,
authentic Shanxi cuisine offers an assortment of perfect, fluffy noodles with
a lively, traditional ambiance. The short
stools will make you feel like a giant
when you get up to leave, especially if
you’ve had several mugs of mijiu. Daily
11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 53 Chaonei Nanxiaojie, Dongcheng District. (6525 4639) 泡
馍馆, 东城区朝内南小街53号
Xian Bai Wei Madam Wang whips up the
best roujiamo in town at this friendly
Sha’anxi snack joint. Daily 11am-10pm.
76 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6402 7070) 鲜百味, 东城区雍和宫
大街76号
Xi’an Fanzhuang Hand-torn bits of hard
bread soaked in a hearty broth of lamb
stock. A no-nonsense dive where you
come for the food but stay for the oldschool service. Daily 10.30am-10pm.
20 Xinjiekou Nandajie (across from the
Xinjiekou Baihuo Shangchang), Xicheng
District. (6618 1476) 西安饭庄, 西城区新街
口南大街20号（新街口百货商场对面）
Xi’an Su Huang Ming Chi Tasty homestyle foods in a no-frills environment.
Try the biang biang mian or the classic
rou jia mo. Daily 11am-10pm. 19 Ganluyuan (southeast corner of Qingnian Lu),
Chaoyang District. (8578 2935) 西安苏皇名
吃, 朝阳区甘露园19号青年路南口东南角
SICHUAN
Distinguished by its tongue-numbingly spicy
flavors. Emphasizes the use of chili, pepper
and prickly ash. Garlic, ginger and fermented
soybean are also used.
Ba Guo Bu Yi Chengdu import serves
authentic Sichuan cuisine. Classy, understated decor looks like a Chinese inn
from the movies. Daily 11am-2.30pm,
5-9.30pm. 1) 2/F, Nanhang Hotel, 10
Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang
District. (6567 2188); 2) 89-3 Di’anmen
Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6400
8888); 3) Xinzhi Dasha, 28 Fucheng Lu,
Haidian District. (8819 0088); 4) 68 Xizhimen Nanxiaojie, Xicheng District. (6615
2230) 巴国布衣, 1) 朝阳区东三环中路10号
南航酒店2层; 2) 东城区地安门东大街893号; 3) 海淀区阜成路28号新知大厦; 4) 西
城区西直门南小街68号
Berena’s Bistro Although Sichuan food
spans most of the menu from this Nanjie
transplant, Berena’s is also the only stop
on the street offering Beijing duck. Daily
11am-11pm. 35 Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu,
Chaoyang District. (5867 0266) 柏瑞娜中国
菜, 朝阳区枣营路好运街35号
Chongqing Fandian Where local Sichuanese go for numbingly spicy prickly ash.
Daily 24hours. 15 Guangximen Beili,
Xibahe, Chaoyang District. (6422 8888) 重
庆饭店, 朝阳区西坝河光熙门北里15号
Chuan Ban Its location in the first floor
of Sichuan province’s Beijing rep office
fuels its reputation as the most authentic
Sichuan cuisine in town. Reasonable
prices but often crowded, so expect a
wait during peak dinner hours. Editor’s
choice for the “Best Sichuan” in our 2008
Restaurant Award. Daily 7-9am, 10.30am10pm. 5 Gongyuan Toutiao, Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6512 2277
ext 6101) 川办餐厅, 东城区建国门内贡
院头条5号
Drum and Gong Fusion Restaurant Daily
10am-midnight. 102 Nanluoguxiang,
Dongcheng District. (8402 4729) 锣鼓洞
天, 东城区南锣鼓巷102号
Du Men Chong This Ghost Street restaurant specializes in Chongqing-style
fish and ribs. Authentic and spicy! Daily
10am-5am. 1) 208 Dongzhimennei Dajie,
Dongcheng District. (6404 4147); 2) 15-3
Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8406 2040) 独门冲, 1) 东城区东直
门内大街208; 2) 东城区东直门内大街15-3
Feiteng Yuxiang Best shuizhuyu in town.
Get a balcony seat, tuck in a bib, and get
messy. 1) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.3010pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. 4/F North
Bldg, The Place Shopping Center, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6589 5588);
2) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10.30pm,
Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. Chunxiu Lu, 1
Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6415
3764); 3) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.3010pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. B1/F,
Chengming Dasha, 2 Xizhimen Nandajie
(north east corner of Xizhimen Qiao),
Xicheng District. (5190 1778); 4) Mon-Fri
11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10:30pm, Sat-Sun
11am-10.30pm. Xinyuan Nanlu (opposite
Kunlun Fandian), Chaoyang District.
(8455 2333); 5) Mon11am-2.30pm,
4.30-10pm, Tue-Sun 11am-10.30pm. 17
Zhichun Lu, Haidian District. (8231 1286)
www.ftyx.com 沸腾鱼乡, 1) 朝阳区光华
路9号世贸天阶中心北楼?4层; 2) 朝阳区工
体北路1号春秀路; 3) 西城区西直门南大街
2号成铭大厦二楼(西直门桥东南角); 4) 朝
阳区新源南路佳亿时尚广场旁; 5) 海淀区
知春路17号
Fu Ku Sichuan cuisine with a modern
twist, on the northwest bank of Houhai. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 4A Binhe
Hutong, Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng
District. (6402 4093) www.fukuns.com 福
库, 西城区德内大街滨河胡同甲4号
Gold Barn Reserve in advance for a genuine home-cooked Sichuan meal. 1) Daily
10.30am-1.30am. 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie,
10am-late. Sanlitun Beixiaojie (south of
the original store), Chaoyang District.
(8454 0264); 3) Daily 11am-2am. 52 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6502 5142)
金谷仓, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号; 2) 朝
阳区三里屯北小街总店往南30米; 3) 朝阳区
三里屯南路52号
Hong Jing Yu The original spicy fish
(shuizhuyu) shop in Beijing. Clean and
nicely lit. Daily 11am-10.30pm. Bldg 14,
Guangximen Beili, Chaoyang District.
(6420 4776) 红京鱼, 朝阳区光熙门北里
14楼
Kuan Xiangzi Kuan Xiangzi offers Sichuan-themed sifangcai that the owner
of the restaurant enjoys cooking for
friends at home. Don’t miss the homemulled plum wine. Daily 10.30am2.30pm, 4.30-11pm. 306 Dongsi Beidajie,
Dongcheng District. (6400 3096) 宽巷子,
东城区东四北大街306号
Kuxia Yizu Specializes in shrimp, usually
of the spicy variety. Sample the Sichuan
shuizhu shrimp, Leshan spicy shrimp or
the oddly named “Sex and the City”
(spicy crawfish). Daily 11am-2pm, 511pm. Dongsisitiao Hutong, Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng District. (6400 8499) 酷
虾逸族, 东城区东四北大街东四四条胡同
Lin’s Kitchen Owned by the same people
behind the Noodle Loft, Lin’s serves up
surprising Sichuan fusion cuisine, in stylishly modern surroundings. Daily 11am10pm. 20 Xidawang Lu (next to Noodle
Loft), Chaoyang District. (8777 5855) 林家
小馆餐厅, 朝阳区西大望路20号
Longshun Yuan Mala Xiangguo Long Shun
Yuan’s knack for impossibly potent spice
has won it a devoted following. Calling
ahead is recommended. Daily 9ammidnight. 1) 1 Huayuan Heyin Zhonglu,
Wangjing(Near Guangshun Beidajie),
Chaoyang District. (6473 3452); 2) 1/F,
Tianxia Binguan, 8A Zhongguancun
Nandajie, Haidian District. (6213 0489);
3) Eastern side of Anhuili, Yayuncun,
Chaoyang District. (6481 0510) 龙顺园麻辣
香锅, 1) 朝阳区望京花园河荫中路东1号(近
广顺北大街); 2) 海淀区中关村南大街甲8号
天厦宾馆1层; 3) 朝阳区亚运村安慧里东（
北辰购物中心东）
Mala Youhuo (Spice Spirit) Imaginatively
decorated chain of restaurants catering
to a young, affluent crowd. Stick to the
(extremely good) Sichuan staple dishes.
Reservations recommended. 1) Daily
11am-midnight. 3/F, Sky Plaza, Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8460
8558); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 7/F, Grand
Pacific Mall, 133 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng
District. (8265 6688); 3) Daily 11am10.30pm. West gate of the Taiyang Yuan
Xiaoqu, Dazhong Si, Haidian District.
(8211 9966) www.spicespirit.com 麻辣诱
惑, 1) 东城区东直门外大街天恒大厦3层(东
方银座东); 2) 西城区西单北大街133号君太
百货7层; 3) 海淀区大钟寺太阳园小区西门
Shuguo Yanyi Upscale entertainment
restaurant with more neon lights than
Las Vegas. This Sichuan place has shows
every night including face-changing,
classical music performances, and traditional dances. The food is good but
you’re mainly paying for atmosphere.
1) Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F, Zhongqingyou
Dasha, Donger huan, Dongcheng District.
(5815 6122/6133); 2) Daily 11am-10pm.
2,3/F, Panjinsong Dasha, Jinsong Qiao,
Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (8737
6566/6568); 3) Daily 10am-10pm. 5/F Fulite Dasha, Fulite Shangyie Jie, Huangsi
Dajie, Xicheng District. (8223 1888) 蜀国
演义, 1) 东城区东二环交通商务区中青旅大
厦二层; 2) 朝阳区东三环劲松桥畔劲松大厦
2/3层; 3) 西城区黄寺大街福利特商业街福
利特大厦第五层
The Source Sichuan food served in a
quaint interior. If the weather is fine, you
can eat in the breezy courtyard set beneath an ancient date tree, amid rustling
bamboo stalks. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-11pm.
14 Banchang Hutong (next door to the
Lusongyuan Hotel) Nanluoguxiang,
Kuanjie, Dongcheng District. (6400 3736)
都江源, 东城区宽街南锣鼓巷板厂胡同14号
South Beauty Upscale Sichuan cuisine
served in many locations. Fans love the
spicy, numbing food and the gorgeous
Spring Trees Restaurant This pleasant
courtyard-inspired Sichuan restaurant offers rustic chic, with excellent service and
prices that won’t break the bank, but
the offerings are inconsistent. Stick to
server recommendations. Daily 10.30am10.30pm. 18 Cheniandian Hutong,
Dongcheng District. (6406 9521) 早春二
月, 东城区车辇店胡同18号
Very Sichuan Restaurant Traditional
lajiao-based delicacies as well as more
inventive variations all served up in a
suitably un-Sichuanese, post-modern
setting. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. B1/F,
Bldg I, e-Tower, 11 Zhongguancun Dajie,
Haidian District. (5162 7878) 川流不息, 海
淀区中关村大街11号数码大厦I座B1层
Wan Li Regional dishes from Sichuan,
Guangdong and Chaozhou all feature in
this lush hotel restaurant. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 5-10pm. Renaissance Hotel, 36
9999 ext 3131) 万丽轩中餐厅, 朝阳区霄云
路36号国航万丽酒店
Xinchuan Mianguan When it’s too hot
for an appetite, try Xinchuan’s cold noodles. The chewy noodles are doused in a
sweet, slightly spicy, very peanut-y sauce
that is simply addictive. Daily 6am-10pm.
14 Xinjiekou Nandajie, Xicheng District.
(6618 2452) 新川面馆, 西城区新街口南
大街14号
Yuxiang Renjia Consistently good Sichuanese food in a pleasantly rustic-themed
environment. 1) Daily 10am-10pm.
1200m east of the Xisanqi Huandao,
Haidian District. (6271 3963); 2) Daily
10.30am-10.30pm. Stall 1011, Bldg 4,
11am-10.30pm. 20 Chaoyang Dajie, 5/F
Lianhe Dasha, Chaoyang District. (6588
3841); 4) Daily 10am-10pm. Hepingli
Nankou, across from the Guojia Linye Ju,
10am-10pm. 6/F Parkson Shopping Center, Fuxingmen, Xicheng District. (6602
3706); 6) Daily 11am-10pm. 3/F, Bldg A,
TYG Center, 2C Dongsanhuan Beilu(North
of Sanyuan Dongqiao), Chaoyang District. (8441 7068) 渝乡人家, 1) 海淀区西
三旗环岛向东1200米路南; 2) 朝阳区东三环
中路39号建外Soho4号楼1011; 3) 朝阳区朝
阳大街20号联合大厦五层; 4) 朝阳区和平里
南口国家林业局对面; 5) 西城区复兴门百盛
购物中心6层; 6) 朝阳区东三环北路丙2号天
元港中心A座3层（三元东桥北侧）
Yu Xin Real Sichuanese recommend
this as the most authentic place in
town. Scitech branch is always packed.
1) Daily 11am-10pm. 5A Xingfu Yicun
Xili, Chaoyang District. (6415 8168); 2)
Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm 5-10pm, Sat-Sun
10am-11pm. Shizhang Hotel, 2 Huixin
Nanli, Chaoyang District. (6497 6277); 3)
Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm 5-10pm, Sat-Sun
10am-11pm. 1/F, Chang’an Grand Theatre, 75 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng
District. (6517 1012); 4) Sat-Sun 10am11pm. 7/F, Scitech Tower, 111 Xidan
Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6618 3918);
5) Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm 5-10pm, SatSun 10am-11pm. 1A Xiyangwei Hutong,
Kuanjie, Dongcheng District. (6405 6398);
6) Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm 5-10pm, Sat-Sun
10am-11pm. 1/F, Jingtai Bldg, 24 Jianguomenwai Dajie, 100m west of Scitech
Shopping Centre, Chaoyang District.
(6515 6588) 渝信, 1) 朝阳区幸福一村西
里甲5号; 2) 朝阳区惠新南里2号院市长之
家宾馆内; 3) 东城区建国门内大街7号长安
大戏院首层; 4) 西城区西单北大街111号
西单赛特广场7楼; 5) 东城区宽街西扬威胡
同甲一号; 6) 朝阳区建国门外大街24号京
泰大厦1层
Zhu Yu Fang Since opening its first venue
near Tsinghua University in 2003, Zhu Yu
Fang has expanded to seven branches
all over Beijing. Serving up traditional
Chongqing roast fish (kaoyu) available in
three different flavors, the most popular
branch is on a little hutong just opposite
the Oriental Plaza. Reservations are a
must or you risk being turned away at
the door. Daily 11am-1.30pm, 5-9.30pm.
Beijige Santiao, Dongcheng District.
(6522 2335) 竹鱼坊, 东城区北极阁三条
SOUTHEAST ASIAN
Chili crabs, black pepper crabs and drunken
prawns. A well-rounded representation of
Southeast Asian delectables.
Asia Bistro With lofty ceilings and filled
with light, the Asia Bistro is a lively,
entertaining venue for all day dining,
dishing up everything from gourmet
snacks to healthy meals around the clock.
Daily 6am-midnight. Lobby, JW Marriott
Hotel 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place,
Chaoyang District. (5908 8995) 朝阳区建国
路83号JW万豪酒店
Awana Partly owned by the Malaysian
Tourism Board, Awana is stylishly designed and offers a good variety of typical Malaysian dishes. Awana manages to
shine through the mediocrity that is most
of Nürenjie. Daily 11am-11pm. 32 Tianze
Lu, Xingba Lu, Nuren Jie, Chaoyang District. (6462 0004) 阿瓦娜, 朝阳区星吧路
天泽路32号
Boat Quay Restaurant and Cafe Boat
Quay has relocated from Chunxiu Lu
to the Lido area where it continues to
offer Singaporean favorites in air-conditioned comfort. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm,
6pm-10.30pm. 2/F, Bldg 3, 3 Jiuxianqiao
Shangye Lu, Chaoyang District. (6431
9852) 驳船码头, 朝阳区酒仙桥商业街3号
楼2层1号
Cafe Sambal Authentic up-market Malay
food in a lovely courtyard. Voted “Best
Malaysian/Singapore” in our 2007 Reader
Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-midnight.
43 Doufuchi Hutong (just east of Jiugulou Dajie), Xicheng District. (6400 4875)
西城区豆腐池胡同43号(旧鼓楼大街往东走)
Cafe Sambal Urban A major upgrade on
Cafe Sambal, the high ceilings and narrow dining halls of this new sister venue
are decked out with Ming-style furniture
and comfortable white sofas. They do
all the Malaysian classics with a special
emphasis on seafood. Editor’s choice for
“Best Southeast Asian” in our 2008 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-11.30pm.
Shop 6, Phoenix Xintiandi, Shuguang Xili,
Chaoyang District. (5866 8538) 朝阳区曙光
西里凤凰新天地6号商铺
Cheer Thai and Vietnamese Food Fans of
both Vietnamese and Thai cuisine will rejoice at being able to order green curry
and pho at this homey neighborhood restaurant.Like the food, the decor is simple
and friendly. Daily 11.30am-10.30pm. B1
Jianguomen Nanjie (Jinlong Hot Spring
Apartments east gate), Dongcheng District. (6527 8887) 俏怡庐, 东城区建国门南
大街乙1号（金龙温泉公寓东门内）
Chen Fu Ji Purple tablecloths inspired by
the Singaporean orchid and Chinese food
with a Sing’ flair. You’ll have no problem
navigating the menu as it’s in English,
Chinese and Japanese. Daily 10am10pm. 2/F, Bldg A, Winterless Center, 1
Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5100
1786) 陈福记, 朝阳区西大望路1号温特莱
中心 A座2层
Double Double Restaurant and Bar The
menu draws from the flavor palate of
Singaporean, Taiwanese, and Shanghai
cuisines, with excellent beef ribs and
vegetable curry. Plus bar and karaoke on
the first floor. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.309.30pm (bar and karaoke, 9pm-4am). 16
Nongzhanguan Beilu, Chaoyang District.
(6593 8911) 迪迪, 朝阳区农展馆北路16号
Java and Yangon This bright, colorful
restaurant is the first to serve Burmese
cuisine in Beijing, also offers Indonesian
fare. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm, 4.3010.30pm. Sanlitun Xiwujie, Chaoyang
District. (8451 7489) 朝阳区三里屯西五街
Kafe Peranakan Malaysia’s eclectic gastronomy mirrors its multiculturalism, encompassing Peranakan (Straits Chinese),
Indian and Malay cuisine. Kafe Peranakan captures this variety, for example
with its roti re-inventions such as banana,
sausage and mayonnaise wraps. Daily
10am-midnight. 17 Kuntai International
Center, Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District.
(5879 0370) 阿琊汉餐吧, 朝阳区朝外大厦
昆泰国际公寓南侧17号
Lau Pa Sak This Singaporean outlet serves
street food indoors: noodles, satay and
more. Try their condensed milk coffee.
Daily 11am-11pm. Xindong Lu (opposite
Canadian Embassy), Chaoyang District.
(6417 0952) 老吧刹, 朝阳区新东路加拿大
使馆对面
Malacca Legend This elaborate Malaysian
restaurant boasts serene water views and
zesty Southeast Asian cuisine. Also offers catering services and delivery in the
Shunyi area. Daily 11am-10pm. On the
banks of Luoma lake, Houshayu, Shunyi
District. (8049 8902) 马六甲传奇, 顺义区后
沙峪镇罗马湖畔
Nan Ye Tang Set inside a hidden courtyard, this modern Southeast Asian
restaurant is one culinary journey to
undiscovered senses with great service,
dreamy atmosphere, and fresh foodstuff flown in from Yunnan. Set dinner
menus only (RMB 160, 260, 360, 460, 560
depending on content with reservations
made a day in advance). 59 Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (6406 0945) 楠
烨堂, 东城区东四十条59号
Nyonya Kitchen Peranakan cuisine at
its finest, and if you don’t know what
that is, no problem. The owners seek
to instruct and offer up spices and
curry pastes fresh from Malaysia. Daily
11am-9pm. Across from Gaojiayuan
Middle School, opposite the Lido Hotel,
Chaoyang District. (6433 7377) 娘惹厨房,
朝阳区高家园中学丽都饭馆对面
Purple Haze Bistro Live jazz (on
Wednesday nights) accompanies superb
Southeast Asian food, in a swanky yet
comfortable environment that feels more
New York than Beijing. Daily 11-1am. Rm
201, Bldg 3, China View, corner of Gongti
Dong and Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6501
9345) 紫苏庭, 朝阳区工体东路丙2号中国红
街3号楼201室
Singaporean Secrets The eclectic décor
seemes to be influenced by the mixture
of Southeast Asian and Indian dishes.
There is a broad selection and the staff
are helpful. Daily 10am-10pm. B142, The
Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District.
(6587 1334) 新唐, 朝阳区光华路9号世贸
天阶B142
The Niah Quality Malaysian food at reasonable prices in an elegant setting. Try
the Thai chicken salad and curry laksa
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Shu Area Legend Although it’s owned
by a movie star, the main attraction
here is the spicy fish (lazi yu), a brothy
bubbling cauldron of grass carp (caoyu)
fillets served over a fire. Daily 11am10pm. Xingba Lu (across from Nuren Jie),
Chaoyang District. (8454 3276) 蜀地传说,
朝阳区女人街斜对面星吧路
wait staff. Voted “Best Sichuan” in our
2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily
11am-11pm. 2/F Manhattan CNT Building Beijing (south of Swissotel Hotel),
11am-10pm. BB88 1/F, Oriental Plaza, 1
Dong Chang’an Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8518 6971); 3) Daily 11am-11pm.
3/F, Pacific Century Place, Gongti Beilu,
11am-10pm. 7-1, 7 Huayuan Lu, Xidan
(west of Bank of China Tower), Xicheng
District. (5851 8498/9); 5) Daily 11am10pm. 2/F, West Wing, China World
Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie,
11am-10pm. Across from the International Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6518
7603); 7) Daily 11am-11pm. Kerry Centre
Mall, North B1, Chaoyang District. (8529
9458); 8) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 68 Anli
Lu, Sunshine Plaza, East door, Chaoyang
1/F, Henderson Shopping Mall Center,
Dongcheng District. (6518 7603); 10)
Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F Tower A Raycom
Info-Tech Park, 2 Kexue Nanlu, Haidian
District. (8286 1698); 11) Daily 11am10pm. 1/F Shuncheng Hotel, 16 Financial
Street, Xicheng District. (6622 8989); 12)
Daily 11am-10pm. 4/F, Oriental Kenzo
Square, 21 Dongzhimenwai Zhongjie,
(southeast corner of Dongzhimenqiao),
Dongcheng District. (8447 6171) 俏江南,
1) 东城区首创大厦2层(港澳中心瑞士酒店
南侧); 2) 东城区东长安街1号东方广场地
下1层BB88; 3) 朝阳区工体北路太平洋百货
3层; 4) 西城区华远路7号7-1（西单中国银
行总部西测）; 5) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号
国贸西楼2层; 6) 朝阳区国际饭店对面; 7)
朝阳区嘉里商场B1北侧; 8) 朝阳区安立路
68号漂亮阳光广场东侧门; 9) 东城区恒基
中心商场首层西南; 10) 海淀区中关村融科
资讯中心A座北侧(海淀区科学院南路2号);
11) 西城区金融大街甲16号顺成饭店首层(平
安大厦东侧对面顺成酒店南门); 12) 东城
区东直门外中街21号东方银座广场4层(东直
门桥东南角)
mee noodles. Daily 10am-10pm. Unit 2,
Bldg 7, Lakeview Place, Dragon Bay Villa,
Shunyi District. (8042 2263) 旎亚那, 顺义
区后沙峪镇沙浴环路7号楼2单元
Traders Cafe With a typical hotel a la
carte menu and a sprawling buffet what
makes Traders stand apart from the rest
of the hotel crowd is the quality of the
Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine on offer. Standouts include Hainanese chicken
rice, laksa, and nasi lemak, but watch
out for the high hotel prices. Daily 6am11pm. Traders Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai
35) 三江咖啡厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号
国贸饭店内
The Yard This sister restaurant of Nyonya
Kitchen oozes elegance and charm. Its
menu satisfies even the most traditional
of Malaysian palates. With service as
refined as the setting, this is a truly
affordable culinary pleasure. Tue-Sun
11am-10pm. 3 Kaifa Jie, Xi Baixinzhuang,
Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8049 9449) 庭
院餐厅, 顺义区后沙峪西白辛庄开发街3号
SPANISH
Olive-oil inspired seafood, paellas and beautiful
jamon serrano.
Agua Daily noon-2pm, 6.30-10.30pm.
Legation Quarter, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Xuanwu District. (6559 6266) 宣武区前
门东大街23号
Ashandi Typical Spanish cuisine in a small
bistro setting. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 611pm. 168 Xinzhong Jie (opposite north
gate of Workers’ Gymnasium), Chaoyang
District. (6416 6231) 阿山蒂, 朝阳区新中街
168号工人体育馆北门对面
lab. Expect all of your dipping sauces to
be doled out of beakers and pipettes.
This steakhouse serves mean cuts and
delicate meats. 20 kinds of mustard, salt
and pepper available. Daily 6am-11pm.
2/F The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District. (5922
8888) 朝阳区新源南路1号
Pullman Steak Perfect for a date or a
business lunch, Pullman serves up nicely
presented, affordable French cooking in
a classy atmosphere. The imperial steak
(RMB 2,888) is an opulent cut of prime
rib that serves ten people. Daily 11am2.30pm, 5-10pm. Stall 109, Bldg 3, China
View, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District.
(8587 1055) 菩蔓牛排, 朝阳区工体东路中
国红街3号楼109室
Steak Exchange As the name indicates,
this restaurant serves up a wide variety
of steaks in a comfortable and relaxed
atmosphere. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.3010pm. Intercontinental Hotel, 11 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (5852 5888
ext 5916) 西城区金融街11号洲际酒店
The Grange The menu showcases prime
cuts of premium quality Australian beef,
grilled or roasted, as well as succulent
regional steak specials and the freshest
selection of seafood. A wide range of
wines by the glass, including the premium vintage “Penfolds Grange” selection,
are available. 1920s style cocktail lounge
area and private dining room also available. Daily 5.30-11pm. 2/F, Westin Beijing
Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang
District. (5922 8888 ext 8109) 朝阳区新源
南路1号，朝阳威斯汀大酒店2层
Danshui Serving up popular Taiwanese
dishes such as “tian-bu-la” and o-a-chian
as well as traditional street foods. Great
for a family meal. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm,
5.30-9.30pm. 6A Shunhuang Lu, Sunhe
Xiang, Chaoyang District. (8459 1688) 淡
水复式餐厅, 朝阳区孙河乡，顺黄路甲6号
Fanqian Fanhou Offers tasty Taiwanese
homestyle favorites. Daily 10am-10pm.
A13 Warehouse Complex, Nanxincang,
Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (6409
6510) 饭前饭后, 东城区东四十条南新仓
古仓群A13
Golden Spoons Taiwanese Food If you
like Bellagio, then you’ll like this place
too. Crystal chandeliers and velvet plush
chairs overlooking décor with great
tasting dishes and an extensive desert
menu all at a reasonable price. Daily
11am-11pm. 5/F South Place, The Place,
9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587
1472) 金汤匙私房菜, 朝阳区光华路9号世贸
天阶南街5层
Home Sweet Home The decor is simple,
but the flavors are vigorous, with excellent traditional Taiwan dishes such as o-achian, three cup chicken and Taiwanese
sausage. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10.30pm.
235 Chaoyangmennei Xiaojie, Chaoyang
District. (6522 9889) 小城故事, 朝阳区朝阳
门内小街235号
TAIWAN
DINING
Alexander Creek Park Healthy, holistic
Taiwanese fare that is MSG free. Daily
10am-10pm. 203 Jixiangli, Chaowai,
Chaoyang District. (6552 5296) 鼎溪园, 朝
阳区朝外吉祥里203号
MARE Nice atmosphere. Go for tapas
every day and paella on weekends. Both
English and Spanish menu available.
Daily noon-midnight. 1) 1/F, e-Tower, 12C
4178/2890, mare_cbd@hotmail.com,
marebeijing@hotmail.com); 2) 14 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 1459,
6416 5431, mare_cbd@hotmail.com,
marebeijing@hotmail.com) 古老海西餐厅,
1) 朝阳区光华路丙12号数码01大厦1层; 2)
朝阳区新东路14号
Saffron Tue-Sun Noon-2.30pm (lunch),
2-6pm (coffee/deserts), 6-10.30pm (dinner). 64 Wudaoying Hutong(150m west
of Vineyard Café), Dongcheng District.
(8404 4909) http://blog.sina.com.cn/m/
yaoyang 藏红花, 东城区安定门五道营胡同
64号院(安定门桥东南角)
Tapas Spanish Bar and Restaurant Enjoy
Spanish snacks (tapas) with your cocktails
at this hacienda-cum-restaurant. Daily
10am-midnight. 2/F, Nali Mall, Sanlitun
Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 8038/7946)
达帕世, 朝阳区三里屯路那里服装市场2层
STEAKHOUSES
CRU Steakhouse The sleek, warm design
of the JW Marriott’s steak restaurant is
reflective of the rich, refined cuts served
up by its open kitchen. Steaks range
from RMB 108-360. Daily 11.30am-2pm,
6-10pm. 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel, 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang
District. (5908 8530) 朝阳区建国路83号
JW万豪酒店2层
Grange From the leather chairs to the
dark finish smack of a 1920s wine bar,
Grange has successfully incorporated
Gatsby-style with experimental chemistry
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Bobo Another late-night Taiwanese restaurant is added to the Gongti Xilu mix.
Wait staff dress like Sailor Moon and the
retro decor looks like Austin Power’s living room. Somewhat odd, but the kitsch
complements its competent Taiwanese
offerings. Daily 11am-5am. 3/F, Coco
Club, 8 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District.
(6551 8637) 情调餐厅, 朝阳区工体西路8号
Coco酒吧3楼
Charmant Mirror chunks help brighten
up this restaurant’s chic red-walled interior, as does the delicious aroma of the
Taiwanese cuisine served here – try the
black pepper beef fried rice (RMB 28) or
garlic stir-fried dragon beans (RMB 26).
That strange contraption of glass test
tubes in the corner is a cold-drip coffee
machine, which brews up an incredible
cup of iced coffee. Local delivery available. Daily 11am-4am. Chaoyang Park
West Gate, inside the No. 8 Apartments,
Chaoyang District. (6593 8888) 小城故事,
朝阳区朝阳公园西门八号公馆内
Da Cheng Jia (Goody House) This convenience store serves up doujiang and great
breakfasts. It is also a popular place for
late night snacks. Daily 24hrs. Corner of
Xindong Lu and Gongti Beilu (behind
Jingkelong), Chaoyang District. (6416
4757) 大成家, 朝阳区新东路与工体北路交
叉口（京客隆的后边）
Baan Chokdee Authentic Thai home
cooked dishes served in a comfortable,
relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere.
Tue-Sun: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm.
12 Luodong Lu, Luogezhuang, Houshayu,
Shunyi District. (139 1176 0654) 泰家, 顺
义区后沙峪罗各庄罗东路12号
Banana Leaf Some have described it as
Disney on speed, still somewhere amidst
a river crawling with fake alligators, long
tail boats and overflowing with exotic
plastic fruits, lies the answer to your
Thai food cravings. Daily 11am-11pm.
1) Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang
District. (6506 8855); 2) Inside Sanyuan
Dongqiao (on the west side, opposite
Jingxin Dasha), Chaoyang District. (6460
2339); 3) 2/F, Finance Center, Zhongguancun Shopping Center, 58 Beisihuan, Haidian District. (5986 3666) 蕉叶, 1) 朝阳区
工体北路4号院内凯富酒店后; 2) 朝阳区三
元东桥内侧西边，京信大厦对面; 3) 海淀
区北四环路58号中关村广场金融中心商业2楼
Lan Na Thai A suave Thai eatery decked
out with a collection of authentic Southeast Asian artifacts, serving good quality,
classic Thai dishes at expensive prices.
Daily noon-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 26
Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang
District. (6551 6788) 朝阳区工体南路东
草园26号
Lemongrass Thai and Indian Restaurant
Their RMB 38 lunch buffet with Thai and
Indian dishes keeps the crowds coming.
Daily 10am-11pm. 1) 1/F, Jinzhiqiao Dasha, 1A Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang
District. (6500 3855); 2) 17 Jianguomenwai Dajie, behind the Friendship Store,
柠檬叶泰印餐厅, 1) 朝阳区建国门外大街甲
1号金之桥大厦1层; 2) 朝阳区建国门外大街
17号友谊商店后
Light, sweet dishes that use ginger and basil
prominently. Includes seafood, small dishes
and snacks.
Bellagio Voted “Best Late Night Dining”
Moneyed hipsters satisfy their midnight
munchies at this hip, Taiwanese eatery.
Don’t miss the stunning shaved ice desserts. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong
Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District.
(6530 5658); 2) Daily 11am-5am. 6 Gongti
Xilu, south of the Gongti 100 Bowling
Alley, Chaoyang District. (6551 3533); 3)
Daily 11am-4am. 35 Xiaoyun Lu, beside
Kiss Disco, Chaoyang District. (8451 9988);
4) Daily 11am-2am. Bldg 4, Area 2 Anhui
Beili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. (6489
4300) 鹿港小镇, 1) 朝阳区建国路87号新光
天地6层; 2) 朝阳区工体西路6号(工体100南
边); 3) 朝阳区霄云路35号; 4) 朝阳区亚运
村安慧北里2区4号楼(炎黄艺术馆斜对面)
THAI
Fresh ingredients often using fish sauce, lemongrass and coconut milk. Spicy. See Indian and Vietnamese listings for additional Thai choices.
Shinyeh Recently renovated to appeal
to a more modest crowd, the food here
is authentic Taiwanese food with imported foodstuff from the island itself.
Check out the seasonal dishes and drinks
as well. 1) Daily 11am-10pm. Bldg 4
Xinzhongguancun Dasha, 19 zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (8248 6288);
2) Daily 11.30am-3pm, 5.30pm- midnight.
6 Gongti Xilu (ground floor of the Gongti
100 bowling alley), Chaoyang District.
(6552 5066) 欣叶, 1) 海淀区中关村大街
19号新中关大厦4楼; 2) 朝阳区工体西路6号
(工体100一层)
Taipei Gu Zao Wei Satisfying Taiwanese food at a reasonable price. Daily
10.30am-10.30pm. B2-N202 China World
Shopping Center, 1 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 1551) 台北古
早味, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城B2楼
NB202铺(近溜冰场)
TANJIA
Invented by an official of the Qing dynasty.
Uses only the finest ingredients with cooking
styles derived from Guangdong cuisine. Notable
dishes include chicken with mushrooms and
duck with crab.
Fushan Expensive but classic Tanjia cuisine. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 1/F Kuntai
Hotel Huilongguan, Changping District.
(8179 5588 ext 6071) 府膳, 昌平区回龙观
昆泰大酒店1层
Tanfu Cuisine Restaurant Looks like it
was invented by an official of the Qing
dynasty on crack. The menu matches the
decor in terms of opulence, definitely
more for the budding dakuan than the
budget diner. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm.
2 Guangdongdian Nanjie (around the
corner from the Kerry Centre), Chaoyang
District. (6586 5086) 谭氏官府菜酒楼, 朝阳
区关东店南街2号旺座中心北楼西配楼
Tanjia Restaurant The home of Tanjia
cuisine. Government-sanctioned gourmet
eats worth their weight in gold ingots.
11.30am-2pm, 6-9pm. 33 Chang’an Jie,
7/F, Bldg C, Beijing Hotel, Dongcheng
District. (6513 7766 ext 1389) 谭家菜, 东
城区长安街33号北京饭店C座7层
Lantung This three floor bar, lounge
and restaurant is a breezy retreat during the day for some spicy Thai cuisine.
But by night the large lakeside seating and plush couches is perfect for a
drink or two. Daily 10.30-2am. Solana, 6
Chaoyang Gongyuan Xili, Chaoyang District. (5905 6213) 棠, 朝阳区朝阳公园西
路六号蓝色港湾商业区
Little Bangkok Thai food at very affordable prices. Simple décor and homey
atmosphere. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 35
Xingba Lu, Chaoyang District. (8690 2382)
小曼谷, 朝阳区星吧路35号
Lotus Root Tasty Southeast Asian favorites with a coffee and bar menu. Elegant and intimate. Daily 10am-midnight.
29, 32 Yandai Xiejie, Xicheng District.
(6407 7857, 8401 5544) 莲花, 西城区烟袋
斜街29，32号
Phrik Thai The patrons’ exclamations of
delight tell you all you need to know.
Favorite dishes include the papaya and
cucumber salads, the red, green and yellow curries, the pad Thai and the spicy
tom yang kung soup. The restaurant is
busy but you can usually get a table.
Outdoor seating is available when
weather permits. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm,
5.30-10.30pm. The Gateway Bldg, 10 Yabao Lu (across from the Bank of China),
Chaoyang District. (8561 5236) 泰辣椒餐
厅, 朝阳区雅宝路10号凯威大厦一楼
Pink Loft Awarded “outstanding Thai” in
Reader Restaurant Awards for three years
running. Pink Loft offers a flamboyant
setting for authentic Thai food. In addition to the standard beers and drinks,
they have a long wine list and a RMB
48 set business lunch menu. Daily 11am1am. 6 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District.
(6506 8811) 粉酷, 朝阳区三里屯南路6号
Purple Haze Thai cuisine served amongst
purple hues. Books, coffee and wi-fi create the perfect atmosphere for a lazy afternoon. They’ve expanded and opened
a new branch in China View Mall. Voted
“Best Southeast Asian” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-1am.
Opposite the north gate of the Workers’
Stadium (in the small alley behind the
ICBC Bank), Chaoyang District. (6413
0899, 8774 6387) 紫苏庭, 朝阳区工体北门
对面胡同工商银行后
Serve the People Casual and relaxing, this
popular spot is good for some no-frill traditional Thai food. Daily 11am-10.30pm.
1 Sanlitun Xiwujie (next to Athena),
Chaoyang District. (8454 4580) 为人民服
务, 朝阳区三里屯西五街1号
Siam Breeze Beautifully decorated
with dark wood furnishings, this Thai
restaurant provides decent food in an
area lacking Thai options. Daily 11am10pm. 29 Chengfu Lu (northeast corner
of Wudaokou light rail station), Haidian
District. (6239 9229) 泰之风, 海淀区成府路
29号（五道口城铁站东北角）
Sukhothai From the decor to the food,
Sukothai is pure Thai splendor. The restaurant serves the same tried-and-true
menu as their main branch across from
the Friendship Hotel in Haidian: Thaistyle lobster, abalone, shark’s fin and
other less exotic and more traditional
staples. Daily 10am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm.
19 Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang
District. (5867 0211) 粟库泰泰式餐吧, 朝
阳区枣营路好运街19号
Taihaowei Thai Restaurant Feels like a
Chinese restaurant but the food itself
is quite good and reasonably priced.
Try the chicken tom yum soup and the
tapioca pudding. Daily 10am-11pm. 107
Chaoyangmennei Beixiaojie, Dongcheng
District. (6402 5346) 泰好味泰式餐厅, 东城
区朝阳门内北小街107号
Tao Zhu Gongguan The owner – one of
Taiwan’s richest men – is going grand all
the way, amply adorning his restaurant
with Thai and Buddhist furnishings and
serving up nothing but distinctive and
meticulously prepared dishes. Try the
shrimp in cabbage (RMB 48) and spinach
fried rice (RMB 38). Not cheap, but dim
sum is half-price at lunch. Daily 11am2pm, 5-9pm. 1/F, Sanquan Apartments, 38
Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6507
7328) 陶朱公馆, 朝阳区麦子店街38号三
全公寓1层
Thai In Offering a mix of Thai and
Hong Kong cuisine along with Beijing
style porridge. Daily 10am-midnight. 1
Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6552
6036/7012) 新口岸, 朝阳区工体南路甲1号
Tuk Tuk Thai Restaurant and Cafe A
friendly-neighborhood Thai eatery with
great prices and service. Try the yellow
curry crab (RMB 88). Daily 11am-midnight. 88 Jianguo Lu (on the west side
of Soho New Town, next to Annie’s),
Chaoyang District. (8580 0568) 泰客, 朝阳
区建国路88号Soho现代城西门
Very Siam Treat yourself to Thai at this
exquisite establishment. Capacity to host
parties of up to 30 people. English menu
available. Daily 11.30am-11.30pm. 1) 4/F
Jiayi Plaza, 20 Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang
District. (6586 8248); 2) 10A Xinyuan
Xili Dongjie (in the alley northwest of
Yuyang Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8451
0031) www.verysiam.com 非常泰, 1) 朝
阳区工体东路20号佳艺市场4层; 2) 朝阳区
新源西里东街甲10号渔阳饭店西北胡同内
Ganglamedo Contemporary and classic
take on traditional Tibetan food. Try the
“eight prosperity symbols,” tsampa, and
yak steak. For great Tibetan food, this
place deserves a visit. Daily 9am-2am. 1/F,
Great Hyatte Int’l Apartments, 38 Zaoying Beili, Chaoyang District. (6592 3159)
www.ganglademo.com 冈拉梅朵, 朝阳区
枣营北里38号海悦名门公寓1号
Gesangmedo Enjoy buttery yak fare at
this gorgeous eatery, but beware of the
over-the-top floorshow, which begins
every evening at 8.30pm. Daily 11ammidnight. 2/F, Xingfuercun Shangye Bldg,
Xindong Lu (across from the Canadian
Embassy), Chaoyang District. (6417 9269)
格桑梅朵, 朝阳区幸福二村商业楼二层加拿
大大使馆对面
Makye Ame Hearty food in one of the
coziest dining rooms in the city. Great
for a post-work Tibetan decompression. Authentic Tibetan atmosphere,
food and beverages with super-comfy
couches. 1) Daily 11am-midnight. 2/F,
Jinhuyuan Gongyu, Baijia Zhuang Dongli
23, Chaoyang District. (6508 8986); 2)
Daily 11.30am-2am. 11A Xiushui Nanjie,
Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. (6506
9616) 玛吉阿米, 1) 朝阳区白家庄东里23号
锦湖园公寓会所2层; 2) 朝阳区建国门外秀
水南街甲11号
Manilongda Thangka Art Bar Daily
10.30am - late. Bldg 1, Himalaya Hotel,
1 Ditan Beili, Heping Xijie, Dongcheng
District. (6421 4147) 玛尼隆达唐卡艺术
吧, 东城区和平里西街地坛北里1号楼喜玛
拉雅宾馆1楼
Norbulingka 11am-midnight. 1) Xingba
Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 9811); 2) 30
Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng District.
(6407 8288) 罗布林卡藏族文化主题餐, 1)
朝阳区星吧路入口处; 2) 东城区雍和宫大
街30号
Qomolangma Daily 9.30am-2pm, 5-8pm..
149 Xigulou Dajie (inside Tibet Provincial
office), Xicheng District. (6401 8822 ext
2828) 珠穆郎玛, 西城区鼓楼西大街149号西
藏驻京办事处
Zhuowa Sangmu A decent Tibetan restaurant in Jianwai Soho? CBD scores again.
Prepared by a Lhasan chef, the dishes
are authentic and the service is superb.
They have Tibetan standards like potato
dumplings (RMB 36) and the best A Tsa
Ra (a spicy tomato soup) in town (RMB
26) as well as unique creations, including
medicinal dishes and beef tongue (RMB
198). Comfortable couches and colorfully
painted walls and ceiling set the scene.
Nightly performances on the second
floor start at 8pm. Chinese-only menu.
Daily 10am-midnight. Stall 1502, Bldg 15,
Chaoyang District. (5869 9774) 卓娃桑姆,
朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho15号楼1502
Elaine’s Vegetarian Restaurant and Bar
Elaine’s quaint little garden supplies
generous portions of Chinese vegetarian fare. The imitation meat dishes
are popular with both vegetarian and
non-vegetarian diners. Daily 10am-late.
Walk 800m along the banks of Luoma
Lake, 100m North of Luoma Roundabout,
Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8048 5088) 素
心小筑, 顺义区后沙峪镇罗马环岛向北100米
左转, 沿罗马湖畔800米
ian dishes. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 30A Gaoliangqiao Lu (inside the Meijuan Hotel),
Haidian District. (6225 5792); 2) 18A Dafosi Dongjie (in an unmarked hutong one
block north of Qianliang Hutong, which
is directly north of Sanlian Bookstore
on Meishuguan Dongjie), Dongcheng
District. (6400 8941) 静思素食坊, 1) 海淀
区高梁桥路甲30号(梅苑饭店大院内); 2) 东
城区大佛寺东街甲18号(美术馆东街三联书店
北,钱粮胡同北边小区)
Gongdelin Faux meat items like vegetarian “pork” balls and BBQ “lamb” kebabs
with cumin are just some of the treats on
the menu at this spacious and comfy twostory vegetarian restaurant. 11am-9pm.
58 Qianmen Dajie, Chongwen District.
(6702 0867) 功德林, 崇文区58 前门大街
Tianchu Miaoxiang Tucked away in
Wudaokou, this pleasant place offers
mock meat versions of classic and more
unusual Chinese fare, as well as select
European and Japanese dishes. A large
picture menu makes ordering easy. Daily
10am-10pm. 1/F, Chuangye Bldg, Qinghua
Keji Yuan, Haidian District. (6279 7078)
www.liaofan.com 天厨妙香素食馆, 海淀区
清华科技园创业大厦一层
Lotus in Moonlight A large array of meatless and fishless dishes, made from tofu
and related products. You can tell it’s the
real deal by the number of monks who
dine here. Hard to find, but worth the
search. 1) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. 12
Liufang Nanli, Chaoyang District. (6465
3299); 2) 11am-9pm. 3/F, Disanji Creative
Space, 66 Beisihuan Xilu, Haidian District.
(6268 0848/1318) 荷塘月色素食, 1) 朝阳
区柳芳南里12号楼; 2) 海淀区北四环西路
66号第三极3层
Pure Lotus Vegetarian Voted “Best
Vegetarian Fare” in our 2007 Reader
Restaurant Awards. Run by monks, their
creative dishes will leave you with a full
stomach and a clear conscience - and a
considerably lightened wallet. 1) Daily
9.30am-10pm. 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido,
Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (8703
6668, 6437 6288); 2) Daily 11am-11pm.
Inside Zhongguo Wenlianyuan, 12 Nongzhanguan Nanlu, Chaoyang District.
(6592 3627, 8703 6669) 净心莲, 1) 朝阳
区丽都假日饭店三层,首都机场将台路; 2)
朝阳区农展馆南路12号(中国文联院内)
Sea of Lotus Vegetarian From simple
dishes to imperial cuisine, this tranquil
spot caters to vegetarians. Also carries
a great selection of fresh tea. Daily
9.30am-9.30pm. 12 Cheniandian Hutong
(across from the Hebei Hotel), Andingmen Neidajie, Dongcheng District. (6403
6169) 莲花海素食, 东城区安定门内大街车
辇店胡同12号
Sea of Mercy The biggest vegetarian
restaurant in Beijing features a wide array of mock fish and meat dishes made
from mushroom, vegetables and beans.
Daily 10am-11pm. 103 Di’anmen Xidajie,
Xicheng District. (6657 1898) 慈海素心,
西城区地安门西大街103号
Still Thoughts Vegetarian Restaurant A
clean, calm and cozy vegetarian oasis
that forgoes the hype for thoughtfully
prepared mock meats and other vegetar-
Vanilla Garden More than the sum of its
parts, Vanilla Garden is a great place to
enjoy vegetarian cuisine, sip imported
organic coffees and herbal teas, or just
hang out. Also boasts helpful and attentive staff, an English menu, desserts, and
wireless Internet access. Location 2 calls
itself Lily Vegetarian but it’s run by the
same people. Daily 10am-10pm. 1) South
of Xinjiankongmen Gate of Summer
Palace, Haidian District. (6287 8726); 2)
23 Caoyuan Hutong, Beixiaojie, Dongzhimennei, Dongcheng District. (6405 2082)
百合素食香草园, 1) 海淀区颐和园新建宫门
南; 2) 东城区东直门内北小街草园胡同23号
Vegan Hut Simple vegan eatery serving
fast and delicious set meals with no MSG.
Stall 0912, 2/F, Bldg 9, Jianwai Soho, 39
Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 9856, 139 1172 9610) 维根小
屋, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho9号楼
2层0912
Veg-on Modest black and white décor,
yummy vegetarian dishes and sweet
Taiwanese desserts will have you back
for more. Set lunches available. Does
not use MSG. Daily 11am-10pm. Solana,
6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang
District. (5905 6301/6) 家乡素食, 朝阳区朝
阳公园路6号
Xiangyang Xiaozhu Classic Chinese dishes
rendered guilt-free draw the staff vegan
back to this restaurant again and again.
11am-2.30pm, 5-9pm. Beisanhuan (20m
west of Dazhong Si), Haidian District.
(8211 2104) 香阳小筑, 海淀区北三环大钟
寺西20米
Xu Xiang Zhai Vegetarian Restaurant Vegetarian gormandizers delight at the glorious all-you-can-eat buffet (lunch RMB
48, supper RMB 58). Daily 9.30am-10pm.
26 Guozijian Dajie, Dongcheng District.
(6404 6568)
VEGETARIAN
No animals were harmed in creating the dishes
served in these restaurants, though the vegetables may have suffered terribly.
Bhodi-Sake Fluffy rabbits jubilantly hop
around the grounds of this Buddhist temple’s elegantly converted front courtyard.
Large variety of imitation meat dishes,
such as Lingering Aftertaste (RMB 26),
a vegan version of mala beef jerky, will
deliciously flummox your meat radar.
Daily 11am-10pm. 10-16 Heiyao Changjie,
Xuanwu District. (6354 2889/ 6155) 菩提
缘, 宣武区黑窑厂街10-16号
Cao Mu Jian Vegetarian restaurant and
tea house. Daily 10.30am-2pm, 5-10pm.
2/F, Hua Teng Plaza, A-302 Jinsong San
Qu (3 km south of China World on the
Third Ring Road), Chaoyang District.
(8773 0135) 草木间, 朝阳区劲松三区甲
302号华腾大厦二层
Cat Eat like a Buddhist here and enjoy the simple and pure pleasure of
an organic, healthy vegetarian meal.
Daily 11am-9pm. 66 Meishuguan Houjie,
Dongcheng District. (6405 1405) 猫, 东城
区美术馆侯街66号
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Thai Thai Split over two floors, this
beautifully designed restaurant boasts
attentive service and plump shrimp cakes.
Daily 11am-11pm. 1 Side Park, East of
Xiaoyun Qiao (off Fourth Ring Road in
Lido), Chaoyang District. (6437 3480) 泰
泰, 朝阳区霄云桥东100米路北四德公园附
属一号楼
TIBETAN
Features mutton and yak meat in a variety
of cooking styles as well as the barley-based
tsampa.
叙香斋, 东城区国子监大街甲26-1号
VIETNAMESE
Light, relatively uncomplicated cooking with
fresh flavors; not as spicy as Thai food. Favorites
include beef noodle soup and imperial rolls.
See also: Thai.
Muse Parisian Vietnamese Brasserie A
modish Indochine eatery with bowls of
pho, spring rolls, soups and coffees of
both Vietnamese and French persuasion.
Daily 10.30am-11.30pm. 1) East side of
the Beijing Customs Bldg, 10 Guanghua
Lu, Chaoyang District. (6581 5060); 2)
1 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang
District. (6586 3188) 妙, 1) 朝阳区光华路
10号（北京海关东侧）; 2) 朝阳区朝阳公
园西路一号
Nam Nam Beautifully designed two-story
space. Menu is uneven, but the food can
be spectacular, even if portions are small.
Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 7 Sanlitun Lu
(next to the Friendship Supermarket),
Chaoyang District. (6468 6053) 那么那么,
朝阳区三里屯北路7号小友谊超市旁
Xinjiang Islam Restaurant Hearty Xinjiang
cuisine from the people who know it best
in Beijing: the staff of Xinjiang province’s
Beijing representative office. Daily 11am10pm. Xinjiang Provincial Government
Office, 7 Sanlihe Road, Xicheng District.
(6830 1820) 新疆伊斯兰饭庄, 西城区三里
河路7号
XINJIANG & MUSLIM
Afunti Over-hyped and now over-priced.
Busloads of tourists pack this high-end
Xinjiang style restaurant every night.
Stage plays host to the Afunti band with
patrons occasionally dancing on the
tables. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 166 Chaoyangmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District.
(6527 2288, 6525 1071) 阿凡提, 东城区朝
内大街166号
Alamuhan With nine branches spread
across China this chain offers the whole
Xinjiang experience; dancing shows, delicious food and of course the chuan’r.
Daily 9.30am-10pm. 2/F, 19 Haidian Lu
(opposite the south gate of Peking University), Haidian District. (6563 3969) 阿
拉木汗餐厅, 海淀区海淀路19号2层（北大
南门对面）
In & Out Daily 11am-11pm. 1 Sanlitun
Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (8454
0086/6467 5235) 一坐一忘, 朝阳区三里屯
北小街1号
Jia 21 Hao Taiwanese pop star Gao
Mingjun has involved some seriously styleconscious buddies in creating his latest
venture: a spacious and trendy restaurant
for Yunnan minority cuisine, drinks and
relaxing. Daily 11am-10.30pm. 21 Beitucheng Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6489
5066) 甲21号, 朝阳区北土城东路甲21号
Lian Yunnan A narrow, cozy little space on
Nanluogu Xiang, Lian Yunnan must only
be able to seat around – absolute maximum – 30 diners, but no matter how small
the restaurant, a lack of empty seats is a
good sign. Unsurprisingly, the restaurant’s
raison d’etre is Yunannese cuisine, and the
menu reflects that with plenty of the region’s specialty mushroom dishes, as well
as trademarks like meat and veg main
courses wrapped in bamboo leaves. Mains
average RMB 20-40, and topping the bill
is the chicken and mushroom wrapped
in bamboo leaves (RMB 98).Yunnan’s
favorite staple, “crossing-the-bridge”
noodles (guo qiao mi xian, 过桥米线) cross
your lips for RMB 18, and the province’s
sweet, light rice wine comes served in a
ceramic bottle for RMB 25. 117 Nanluogu
Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6402 7087) 恋
云南, 东城区南锣鼓巷117号
Xinjiang Red Rose The rowdy Red Rose
packs ‘em in with nightly music and belly
dancing performances. Good for kebabs,
but no place for the quiet conversationalist. Voted “Best Xinjiang” in our
2007 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily
11am-11pm. Inside 7 Xingfu Yicun alley,
opposite Workers’ Stadium North Gate,
Chaoyang District. (6415 5741) 新疆红玫
瑰餐厅, 朝阳区工人体育场北门对面幸福
一村7巷内
Yong Sheng Zhai Opened 30 years ago,
this veritable hole-in-the-wall does what
old-school eateries do – serve a few specialty dishes, excellently done. 9am-9pm.
40 Qihelou Dajie, Dongcheng District.
(6522 4647) 永盛斋, 东城区骑河楼大街40号
YUNNAN
This cuisine is a moderate balance of a light
use of spices paired with fresh and tender ingredients.
Anyuan #5 Restaurant Fresh ingredients
and an award-winning dining room designed to satisfy your Yunnanese cravings.
Daily 10am-2pm, 4.30-10pm. 2/F, 5 Anhui
Beili Anyuan, Chaoyang District. (6497
9173) 安元五号餐厅, 朝阳区安慧北里安
园5号2层
Cai Yunjian This inexpensive restaurant
specializes in qiguo ji, a delectable chicken
dish served in a special double-decker
steamer, Dai barbecued fish (Daishi kaoyu)
and Pineapple Rice (bolo fan). But the
real test of any Yunnan restaurant is how
well they make their “crossing-Bridge
Noodles” (guoqiao mixian) - and to this
extent, they take the cake. Daily 10.30am11pm. Lanqiying Chengfu Lu, Haidian
District. (6261 0731) 彩云间云南傣族菜馆,
海淀区成府路蓝旗营
Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant This
clean, atmospheric neighborhood dive
is possibly the best in town. From the
homemade yogurt (RMB 3) and the all-Uighur staff to the king of mutton chuan’r
(RMB 5), this courtyard-nestled gem is as
authentic as it gets. Daily 9am-11.30pm.
16 Dongsi Liutiao (alley number six, 100m
west of Chaonei Beixiaojie), Dongcheng
District. (6400 5281) 弯弯的月亮, 东城区
东四六条胡同
Dali Courtyard With unobtrusive décor,
soothing music and the easy-going hospitality of the patrons, it’s a pity the food
doesn’t quite measure up to the ambience. Expect to pay a minimum of RMB
100 per person for this set-menu-only
restaurant. Editor’s choice for the “Best
Yunnan” in our 2008 Restaurant Award.
Daily 10am-9.30pm. 67 Xiaojingchang
Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng
District. (8404 1430) 大理, 东城区鼓楼东大
街小经厂胡同67号
Grape Restaurant Eat Xinjiang faves like
mutton skewers and hand pulled noodles
in its airy and spacious environment.
Pleasant but expensive. Requisite singing and dancing happens nightly. Daily
Detour This small, homey Yunnan restaurant’s wide-ranging menu offers a number
of dishes that will appeal to more curious
diners, such as fried rose petals, as well
as roast fish options and Yunnan staples.
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Golden Peacock Dai Ethnic Flavour Worth
traveling across town for. Try the pineapple rice and the spicy lettuce salad, but
get there early if you don’t want to wait
for a table. Daily 11am-9.30pm. 16 Minzu
Daxue Beilu, Weigongcun, Haidian District. (6893 2030) 金孔雀傣家风味餐厅, 海
淀区魏公村民族大学北路16号楼
Tian Chi Fresh roasted rack of lamb and
exquisitely thin hand-pulled noodles.
Daily 10am-midnight. West gate of the
Nationalities University, Haidian District.
(6842 4595) 天池, 海淀区民族大学西门
Pho 88 Though not quite what you find
on the streets of Saigon, the noodle soups
are both filling and affordable and provide a quick lunch option for the many
office workers in the area. Daily 9am11pm. Store 30, Bldg 15, eastern section
of Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang
District. (5820 6860/8180) 越南河粉, 朝阳
区建国路93号万达广场东区15-1-30铺
No pork but plenty of lamb dishes best represented by everybody’s favorite lamb skewers
(yangrou chuan’r), best eaten with various Arabic-style flat breads (naan).
Fenghuang Zhu This cozy, hut-like Yunnan
joint dishes out decent, reasonably priced
Yunnan fare (pineapple rice RMB 15) and
a great assortment of exotic liquors. Don’t
miss the beautiful mint salad appetizer.
Daily 11am-11pm. 128 Jiugulou Dajie,
Xicheng District. (6402 0227) 凤凰竹, 西城
区旧鼓楼大街128号
Kaorou Ji Serving Qingzhen (Muslim) cuisine to Beijingers since the Qing dynasty.
Try their house speciality: barbecued lamb
and steamed sesame buns. Daily 11am11pm. 14 Qianhai Dongyan, Xicheng
District. (6404 2554) 烤肉季, 西城区前海
东沿14号
Xinjiang Fanzhuang Fresh mutton flown in
daily from Urumqi and Hami melons and
grapes for sale at discounted prices. Daily
11am-9.30pm. 1 Chegongzhuang Beili,
Xicheng District. (6836 2795) 新疆饭庄, 西
城区车公庄大街北里1号
Phodaiz Phodaiz certainly looks the part
– with rattan chairs and an airy atmosphere – but its Vietnamese-style food
won’t be winning any Michelin stars. Still,
it’s a reasonably good option after a day
of shopping in The Place. Daily 10am10pm. B128, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu,
Chaoyang District. (6587 1435) 福代越南餐
厅, 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天街B128
Daily 11am-2pm, 5-11pm. 57 Jiaodaokou
Beisantiao (off Dongsi Beidajie, north of
Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng
District. (6402 7482) 乐都餐吧, 东城区交道
口北三条57号
Jinse Loulan Canyi Guangchang Xinjiangstyle eatery that roasts a whole goat
every day outside their front door. Daily
11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 8 Xinjiekouwai Dajie (across from East Gate of Beijing
Normal University, inside the leather shoe
factory complex), Xicheng District. (6202
9666/4888) 金色楼兰餐艺广场, 西城区新街
口外大街8号北师大东门对面皮鞋厂院内
Nuage Vietnamese food on the banks
of Houhai. Don’t be scared off by the
ground floor; you’re not in a parking lot.
Daily 11am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 22 Qianhai
Dongyan, Xicheng District. (6401 9581) 庆
云楼, 西城区前海东沿22号
Pho at Beijing This tiny hole-in-thewall serves flavorful dishes for a steal.
Although food and service was great,
Vietnamese culture is perhaps not best
represented by the Hollywood posters
hung on their walls. Daily 11am-10.30pm..
(6404 4578) 东城区鼓楼东大街200号
DINING
11.30am-11.30pm. Qicai Beilu (next to
Laitaihuahui Alley), Chaoyang District.
(6465 6565, 6467 6467) 丝路驿站食府, 朝
阳区七彩北路莱太花卉南侧
Middle 8th Restaurant Comfortable and
hip Yunnan restaurant. Try the Yunnanstyle spare ribs and the dragon beans.
There is also a separate and slightly
down-market barbecue section diagonally
opposite the original store. 1) Daily 11ammidnight. Sanlitun Zhongjie Zhongba
Lou, Chaoyang District. (6413 0629); 2)
Daily 11am-10.30pm. R17, Zhongguancun
Pedestrian Mall, 15 Zhongguancun Dajie,
Haidian District. (5172 1728) 中八楼, 1)
朝阳区三里屯中街中八楼; 2) 海淀区中关村
大街15号中关村广场步行街R17
No Name Restaurant Burrowed within
Houhai’s hutongs, this stylish Yunnan eatery attracts trendsetters eager to escape
Yinding Qiao’s neon, noise and tourists.
The most compelling reason to visit might
be the rooftop terrace. Daily 11am-midnight. 1 Da Jinsi Hutong, Xicheng District.
(6618 6061) 无名餐厅, 西城区大金丝胡
同1号
Rainbow Daily 11.30am-11pm. Crowne
Plaza Sun Palace (inside Yunnan Dasha),
12 Qisheng Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.
(6452 1608) 彩云天, 朝阳区北京新云南皇
冠假日酒店
South Silk Road Opened by a Beijingbased artist, this super hip restaurant’s
interior is minimalist with down-home
Yunnanese specialties and their own
brand of rice wine. Voted “Best Yunnan”
1) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 2-3/F, North
Bldg 4, Area 2, Anhuili, Chaoyang District.
(6481 3261); 2) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 3/
F, Bldg D, Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu,
11am-12pm. 12-13, 19A Shichahai Qianhai
Xiyan, Xicheng District. (6615 5515) 茶马古
道, 1) 朝阳区安慧里2区4号北楼3层; 2) 朝
阳区建国路88号Soho现代城D座3层会所; 3)
西城区什刹海前海西沿甲19号12-13室
Xie Hou This cozy joint is decked out with
a mix of Yunnan and Tibetan furniture
and luscious plant life. The service is a bit
unpolished but helpful. Beers range from
RMB 10-25 and pair nicely with shaokao
on the open air deck one level up. Daily
10am-midnight. Side door, 50 Houhai
Beiyan, Xicheng District. (8404 6707) 邂逅,
西城区后海北沿50号旁门
Yijiayao Cafe and Restaurant Traditional
“Yi” cuisine from Yunnan and Sichuan
served up in a minority chic setting. Try
the jia zhutong jiu, which comes encased
in a section of bamboo along with a
complimentary song courtesy of the
ethnically costumed waiters. Daily 10am2pm, 5-10pm. Bldg 14, Anhuili Area 1
(near Nameless Highland Bar), Yayuncun,
Chaoyang District. (6494 7188) 彝家肴, 朝
阳区亚运村安慧里1区14号
Yunnan Guoqiao Mixian A little taste of
Yunnan with unpretentious and reasonably priced fare. 8.30am-5.00am. 15
Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8167 2567) 云南过桥米线, 东城区东
直门内大街15号
Yunnan Impression Dine on Yunnan specialties in an exotic, rustic atmosphere.
The menu features the region’s famous
cheese and ham, but don’t set your heart
on a certain dish – not all menu items are
always available. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm.
16 Dongsanhuan Beilu (in the alley behind
the La Popo sign), Chaoyang District.
(8595 1277) 云南印象, 朝阳区东三环北路
16号(辣婆婆牌子后面巷内)
Yunteng Shifu Consistent, fresh Yunnan
cuisine. Specialties to try include the mint
leaf salad, fried goat’s cheese, pine needle
salad and the mushroom dishes such as
fried mushroom slices and dried mushrooms in spicy oil. Meat dishes galore as
well, but quite easy to piece together a
vegetarian meal here. Daily 11am-10pm.
Yunnan Provincial Government Office,
7 Donghuashi Beili Dongqu, Chongwen
District. (6711 3322 ext 7105) 云腾宾馆食
府, 崇文区东花市北里东区7号
ZHEJIANG
Includes cuisines from Hangzhou and ShaoxingLight dishes using ingredients that are fresh and
tender with a mellow fragrance.
Crab Apple House Takes its name from the
100-year-old tree that stands in the center
of this beautifully converted courtyard.
Serves up a variety of regional cuisines
including Imperial, Cantonese, Jiangsu,
Hubei and Chaozhou in a truly relaxed
and intimate setting. Daily 10am-10pm.
32 Xiheyan, Xuanwu District. (8315 4678)
海堂居, 宣武区宣武门西河沿32号(国华商
场旁边)
Qu Na’r Homestyle cooking in an arty,
post-modern environment. This is art star
Ai Weiwei’s latest brainchild and we’re
not disappointed. Try the plum wine infused with red bayberries. Daily 4pm-2am.
16 Dongsanhuan Beilu (in the alley behind
the La Popo sign), Chaoyang District.
(6508 1597) 去那儿, 朝阳区东三环北路16号
(辣婆婆牌子后面巷内)
Xihu Chuan Cai Funky minimalist setting
contrasts with traditional Hangzhou cuisine. Try the lao ya mian (RMB 20) or the
songsao yugeng – a thick fish soup. Daily
11am-2pm, 4.30-10.30pm. 6 Di’anmen
Xidajie (Ping’an Dadao), Xicheng District.
(8400 2929) 西湖船菜, 西城区地安门西
大街6号
Ying Yuan The decor of this state-owned
restaurant, opened by the neighboring
sports college, consists of plastic bamboo and mismatched furniture. Offers
Hangzhou-style dishes and views of Qianhai. English menu. Daily 10am-2am. 51-3
Di’anmen Xidajie, Xicheng District. (6611
2597) 樱苑, 西城区地安门西大街51-3号
Zhang Qun Jia Don’t expect to find this
place – you’re not meant to. With only
one table in a single room, it really
does feel like someone’s home. Make
sure to book a few days in advance; the
traditional Suzhou cuisine and intimate
atmosphere make it worth the wait. Daily
10am-midnight. 5 Yandai Xiejie, Xicheng
District. (8404 6662) 张群家, 西城区烟袋
斜街5号

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