Must-see restaurants in Beijing

  • Cafe Sambal

    Beijing

    Cafe Sambal pairs aromatic Malaysian fare with a homely hutong setting to craft a dining experience more civilised and intimate than most Beijing…

  • Cafe Flat White

    Beijing

    Started by a New Zealander, this cafe and roastery chain has two locations in the Art District, of which this one, located in the industrial 751 D-Park…

  • Schindler's Tankstelle

    Beijing

    Homemade pork schnitzel, chewy pretzels, affordable steaks and Bavarian wheat beer and pilsner on draught – sounds gut, jah? Portions are large and prices…

  • Xiǎo Yú Shān

    Beijing

    If you can't face the queues at Hu Da and want your spicy Sichuan crayfish ASAP, this place, towards the eastern end of the Ghost Street restaurant strip,…

  • Jixiangniao Hunan Cuisine

    Beijing

    The signature dish at this popular Hunan restaurant is duòjiāo yútóu (剁椒鱼头), a classic Hunan platter of carp's head covered with diced pickled chillies…

  • Saffron

    Beijing

    Charming Chinese-run Spanish restaurant that cooks pricey paella (serves three diners) positively bursting with Mediterranean flavours. Popular for brunch…

  • Taste

    Beijing

    A decent spot for a sit-down meal along hectic Nanluogu Xiang, offering Beijing noodles, tasty stir-fried beef and a few western dishes. The attractive…

  • Jenny Lou's

    Beijing

    A handy branch of Beijing's mini-mart chain, which competes with rival April Gourmet on expat essentials like imported cheese, breakfast cereal, wine and…

  • Isshin Japanese Restaurant

    Beijing

    From sushi rolls to steaming beef hotpots, this local favourite is a safe bet for tasty Japanese food at student-friendly prices. Find the restaurant set…

  • Desert Rose

    Beijing

    Turkish-Azerbaijan restaurant with a huge range of meaty kebabs, baked breads and sweet desserts. The location, halfway along a dilapidated commercial…

  • Golden Peacock

    Beijing

    Specialising in the cuisine of the Dai people, an ethnic group from southwest China, this unpretentious eatery whips up Yunnan favourites such as grilled…

  • Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant

    Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South

    Beijing's most famous roast-duck-restaurant brand, this branch on rebuilt Qianmen Ave is very much geared to the tourist hordes. Service is brusque, and…

  • Turkish Mum

    Beijing

    Dine on Middle Eastern cuisine like stuffed meatballs, borek pastry pies and meze dishes at this bright and well-appointed Turkish restaurant. Also has…

  • O'Steak

    Beijing

    Easy-going neighbourhood bistro that pulls in French expats for bloody cuts of beef(sourced from Inner Mongolia) that's served on wooden boards with fries…

  • Cuanyun Inn

    Beijing

    The best place to sample roast leg of lamb (烤羊腿; kǎo yáng tuǐ; ¥200). On the right of the main road as you enter the village. It has a photo menu.

  • Sanyuanli Market

    Beijing

    Plenty of Beijing's international restaurants get their imported foodstuffs at this covered market. From Thai lime leaves to baked beans, Sanyuanli has it…

  • Veggie Table

    Beijing

    Western-style vegetarian and vegan fare here includes shitake mushroom burger with home fries, Thai yellow curry and rice, and vegan carrot cake.

  • Gǒubùlǐ

    Beijing

    A rather drab, touristy outpost of Tianjin's most famous restaurant chain, Goubuli is known for its bāozi (包子), a variety of steamed bun with a fluffy…

  • Le Little Saigon

    Beijing

    Longstanding bistro restaurant with a menu that melds east and west – think Vietnamese phở (beef and rice noodle soup) alongside French-style roast…

  • Qingfeng Steamed Dumpling Shop

    Beijing

    Though hardly befitting such regal surrounds, the blue-collar steamed buns (包子; bāozi) at this Beijing chain get the job done, and include both vegetarian…

  • Míng Chang Ling Restaurant

    Beijing

    Conveniently located beside the Cháng Líng ticket office, this restaurant is basic but clean, offering the standard spread of family-style Chinese cooking.

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