B+26ZhongBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningTucked inside a converted courtyard house, this tiny gem with seven tables has just a small sign on its door. Chef Zhong from Yangzhou is also your waiter and host. He opened this restaurant in 2020 to showcase his hometown’s delicacies. Try the…$$$$$View details
B+27L. Bodhi (Guanghua Road)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThis branch of the chain restaurant serves three different nine-course vegan sets at various price points. Emphasising holistic well-being, both physical and emotional, the mindfully designed sets cover amuse-bouches, appetisers, hot mains, hot pot…$$$$$View details
B+28Mingyuan RestaurantBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningFor decades, the authentic Beijingese hospitality and unpretentious vibe of this no-frills joint in an alley has been a hit with the locals. Similarly, the menu brims with Beijingese home-style classics at down-to-earth prices. Fried meatballs in…$$$$$View details
B+29Chao Shang Chao (Xicheng)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThis upmarket restaurant in Chaozhou is another gem from the F&B chain. Chef Gu, who hails from the city, has been cooking professionally for over 30 years. His menu is based on tradition but imbued with creativity. The boneless pigeon stuffed…$$$$$View details
B+30YibinBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningAs the name suggests, the kitchen is helmed by chefs hailing from the Sichuanese city of Yibin, from whence most of the ingredients are shipped, before they are cooked in authentic Yibin style. The menu is extensive and the portions generous. Try…$$$$$View details
B+31Héritage EastBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningExquisite artwork and elaborate wainscoting set the scene for a dining experience that is the epitome of stylish, even down to the hand-painted tableware. The restaurant prefers to customise menus to diners’ tastes ahead of time, but à la carte…$$$$$View details
B+32Yu De Fu (Dongzhimennei Street)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThis owner was once responsible for holding some of the nation's most acclaimed banquets. Since 1998, his protégés have been running this gem with only six tables. It focuses on four special cuts of Mongolian sheep, blanched in a copper steamboat…$$$$$View details
B+33Exquisite BocuseBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningExquisite Bocuse (Jingcaixuan) is a Cantonese restaurant in Beijing’s CBD where you go not for culinary breakthroughs, but for impeccable service and the “right” atmosphere for meetings. The food is polished and reliable, yet rarely memorable — more…$$$$$View details
B+34Maison FloBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningIt’s out of the way and you need a taxi to get here. But when you see the vast patio and grand dining room styled after the archetypal Parisian brasserie circa 1900s, its suburban address will make sense instantly. On the menu, French classics take…$$$$$View details
B+35Shanghai CuisineBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThe cosy, understated space is done out in neutral greys with pops of teal green. The Shanghainese head chef and predominantly Shanghainese kitchen team reinterpret the classics, adding modern twists. Check out the seasonal offerings made with…$$$$$View details
B+36La ChansonnièreBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningFormally trained as an engineer, the chef-owner opened this place in 2019 to pursue his passion for the culinary arts. The space, dominated by warm whites and neutrals, feels sleek and romantic. The menu offers much flexibility – French classics…$$$$$View details
B+37Tianchumiaoxiang Vegetarian (Chaoyang)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningAfter converting to veganism and going on to become a monk, the founder of this chain experienced improvements to his life. This inspired him to serve tasty vegetarian dishes eschewing eggs, alcohol and alliums in his restaurants. In the Kung Pao…$$$$$View details
B+38Yue Jie (Qi Yang Road)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningWith stints in top establishments, the executive chef from Guangdong leads the kitchen team as it rolls out a lineup of Cantonese classics. Items like double-boiled soup and Cantonese barbecue need pre-ordering. Dried tangerine peel is a recurring…$$$$$View details
B+39Qian LiBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningQian Li opened in a shopping mall in 2021 to serve various Taizhou dishes at wallet-friendly prices. Fresh seafood is shipped from Taizhou daily to ensure freshness and a good variety. The must-tries include yellow croaker and fish maw thick soup…$$$$$View details
B+40Rive GaucheBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningIn this chic modern place inspired by Paris's Left Bank, Gallic techniques and recipes hold no secrets for the seasoned head chef from Hong Kong. Chinese influences are also apparent in the fermented tofu-flavoured butter served with the bread, and…$$$$$View details
B+41Bao Bao HaoBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningDome awnings, faux stained glass and vintage photos conjure up the golden age of Xiguan, Guangzhou's former trading hub. Since 2000, the place has been jam-packed with diners coming for its famous sizzling claypot dishes. All ingredients are seared…$$$$$View details
B+42Bao YuanBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningPopular among locals and foreigners alike, this shop has been serving dumplings and Sichuanese food for over 30 years. The colourful dumpling skin is made with natural fruit and vegetable juices, and there are tens of different fillings to choose…$$$$$View details
B+43Qiantang Garden (Shuangyushu North Road)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThe owner opened this joint in early 2000s to serve signature dishes from his hometown of Ningbo, especially seafood – his close connections with fishermen back home mean he gets the freshest catch shipped to him daily. Pick from the fish tank, or…$$$$$View details
B+441949 - Duck de ChineBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningAs you set foot in this courtyard house-turned-restaurant, it’s hard to miss the life-size terracotta soldiers, painted beams and red pillars . All of these decorative elements impart a majestic feel befitting its imperial speciality – Peking duck…$$$$$View details
B+45Xiang Lin Tian XiaBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThe Chinese farmhouse style interior boasts an open kitchen, in which authentic Hunanese dishes are crafted using the freshest ingredients from the province. The steamed fish head covered in chopped chilli sauce from Xiangtan has a briny taste and…$$$$$View details
B+46Meng Du HuiBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningRun by a team from Anhui, this restaurant opened its doors in 2023. The two-storey architecture seamlessly melds classical Anhui style and modern touches. The kitchen team imports most ingredients from Anhui for maximum authenticity. The signature…$$$$$View details
B+47Ji ChuanBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThe chef champions a novel Sichuan cuisine based heavily on Chongqing cooking. Expect an intense tingly numbness in the mouth from signatures such as mapo tofu with marbled beef or the appetiser of pickled chillies with peach kernels. To quench the…$$$$$View details
B+48Jingyi (Liulichang East Street)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThis small, obscure shop in an alley features an understated grey-brick façade and pared-down décor. The calligraphic menu is short but sweet, heavy on river fish and home-style cooking. Try their braised tofu with fish roe, or hot and sour young…$$$$$View details
B+49LadychaiBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThe second-generation owner of this family-run shop still follows the original c. 1920 recipes. The establishment is packed at peak times, so expect to queue, serve yourself and share a table with strangers. Order the signature braised beef by the…$$$$$View details
B+50La RobaBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThe owner has paid tribute to his ethnic roots by naming his restaurant, La Roba, after a subgroup of the Nuosu tribe in Yunnan. The exotic ethnic flair is manifest on every level from the decor and artwork to the waiters’ outfits and background…$$$$$View details