Casual Dining in Beijing Municipality

Mingyuan Restaurant

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

For decades, the authentic Beijingese hospitality and unpretentious vibe of this no-frills joint in an alley has been a hit with the locals. Similarly, the menu brims with Beijingese home-style classics at down-to-earth prices. Fried meatballs in…

Amico BJ

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Exposed, unfinished flakeboard in an upmarket restaurant? The passionate owner-chef has used the construction material to great effects in this intimate and stylish dining room. Omakase menus offer six to eight creative courses firmly rooted in…

1949 - Duck de Chine

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

As you set foot in this courtyard house-turned-restaurant, it’s hard to miss the life-size terracotta soldiers, painted beams and red pillars . All of these decorative elements impart a majestic feel befitting its imperial speciality – Peking duck…

The House of Dynasties

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Tong He Ju (Yuetan South Street)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Tong He Ju is a historic Shandong / old‑Peking eatery (founded 1822) celebrated by Michelin with a Bib Gourmand for solid, good‑value cooking. Reviewers praise its classic dishes and authentic atmosphere; bookings are handled directly and it sits…

La Roba

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The owner has paid tribute to his ethnic roots by naming his restaurant, La Roba, after a subgroup of the Nuosu tribe in Yunnan. The exotic ethnic flair is manifest on every level from the decor and artwork to the waiters’ outfits and background…

Jia (Chaoyang)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Chandeliers add visual appeal...

Bao Du Jin Sheng Long (Dongcheng)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Tripe is enjoyed the world over, but not everyone would go so far as to patent a recipe, as the owner of this century-old hotpot joint has done. Four types of beef tripe and nine of lamb tripe (including the most prized: lamb's rumen core) are used…

La Chansonnière

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Formally trained as an engineer, the chef-owner opened this place in 2019 to pursue his passion for the culinary arts. The space, dominated by warm whites and neutrals, feels sleek and romantic. The menu offers much flexibility – French classics…

Yibin

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

As the name suggests, the kitchen is helmed by chefs hailing from the Sichuanese city of Yibin, from whence most of the ingredients are shipped, before they are cooked in authentic Yibin style. The menu is extensive and the portions generous. Try…

Xiang Bin Xuan (Huayuan Road)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

For almost 20 years, diners have been flocking here for authentic Hunanese fare. Head of organic bighead carp is traditionally steamed with heaps of chopped chillies, but you can also opt for the variation that uses two kinds of chillies, or have it…

The Georg

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The three-storey complex with an art gallery, a main dining room and a space for private banquets boasts pristine white walls dotted with artworks and greenery. It serves simple fare like smørrebrød (open sandwiches) for lunch; there is a single…

Huai Xiang Guo Se

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The interior is inspired by classical Jiangnan gardens; the menu is designed to re-enact the timeless beauty of Huaiyang culture. To ensure authenticity, the kitchen team from Jiangsu source produce from their home province. The sautéed river…

Country Kitchen

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Reclaimed bricks, vintage ceramics and wood stoves set the rustic chic scene. Despite the panoramic views, your attention may be drawn to the rows of roast ducks in a display oven. The must-try chestnut-fed birds are prized for their unique nutty…

Xin Ming Yuen

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The spacious room in a large-scale shopping mall blends contrasting modern details and oriental motifs. The veteran chef is keen to craft refined, authentic Cantonese dishes using traditional techniques. The concise menu offers a wide range of…

Qiantang Garden (Shuangyushu North Road)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The owner opened this joint in early 2000s to serve signature dishes from his hometown of Ningbo, especially seafood – his close connections with fishermen back home mean he gets the freshest catch shipped to him daily. Pick from the fish tank, or…

Qu Lang Yuan

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

You'll find this chic and charmingly run sanctuary in an award-winning remodelled courtyard house amid a bustling neighbourhood. The architecture effortlessly blends history with modernism, encompassing motifs from the north and south. Its food is…

Ji Chuan

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The chef champions a novel Sichuan cuisine based heavily on Chongqing cooking. Expect an intense tingly numbness in the mouth from signatures such as mapo tofu with marbled beef or the appetiser of pickled chillies with peach kernels. To quench the…

Beef & Dumplings (Chaoyang)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The name of this shop says it all! Its signature braised beef shin is slow cooked for over 10 hours in a soy marinade with over 10 spices, resulting in robust flavours and tender meat. Dumplings, such as the popular beef and carrot variety, are made…

Rong Cuisine (Baiziwan South Er Road)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Tan

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Nestled deep inside a warehouse-turned-cultural park, Tan is a sibling of The Bridge in Chengdu. The bright and airy room spans two levels, its cubic furniture accentuating the ceiling height and minimalist elegance. The Sichuanese kitchen team…

Jing Hua Lou

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Via the grand entrance with a...

Trb Hutong

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Hidden in the courtyard of a historic temple, this cosy, modern, professionally run dining room raises customer expectations. Polished, immaculately crafted dishes starring top-notch local produce hit the spot every time. The premium signature menu…

Xin Rong Ji (Jianguomenwai Street)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The upmarket chain is famous for flawlessly fresh seafood flown in from Taizhou daily and this branch is no exception. If you find the à la carte menu overwhelming, go for the set menu to sample various specialities all at once. Besides their…

Everlasting Happiness

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

For over 20 years, the brand has been a celebrated institution, both within and beyond Hunan. Its first outpost in Beijing greets diners with a bright red entrance, a visual clue to its hot fiery food. The must-try fried pork loin with crackling…