B+51LadychaiBeijing, 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…$$$$$View details
B+52Xiang Lin Tian XiaBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThe Chinese farmhouse style interior boasts an open kitchen, in which authentic Hunanese dishes are crafted using the freshest ingredients from the province. The steamed fish head covered in chopped chilli sauce from Xiangtan has a briny taste and…$$$$$View details
B+53Yue Jie (Qi Yang Road)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningWith stints in top establishments, the executive chef from Guangdong leads the kitchen team as it rolls out a lineup of Cantonese classics. Items like double-boiled soup and Cantonese barbecue need pre-ordering. Dried tangerine peel is a recurring…$$$$$View details
B+54Seventh SonBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThis Hong Kong brand, famous for both gourmet and home-style fare, reopened its Beijing outpost in 2024. The pale wood and apple green details of the interior echo the lush greenery. The head chef has worked for the brand for years and his skills…$$$$$View details
B+55Cai Yi XuanBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningOf art garden inspiration, the tasteful dining room boasts an upmarket Chinese décor and soft lighting. The main menu focuses on Cantonese fare with seasonal dishes that star ingredients at their peak. Having worked with various teams within the…$$$$$View details
B+56Fortune Long Beijing Bean Sauce Noodles (East Xinglong Street)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningSince 1994, this restaurant has been synonymous with authentic zhajiangmian. It moved to this three-storey location over ten years ago and is always jam-packed. Once you step in the shop, you can’t miss the two caldrons of rich and flavoursome…$$$$$View details
B+57Baiweiyuan Dumpling (Tuanjiehu Road)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningFor over a decade, this shop has been serving dumpling soup, steamed dumplings and potstickers that are stuffed and cooked à la minute – so expect slower service than at your average dumpling joint. Signature Baiwei dumplings come with meat, shrimp…$$$$$View details
B+58Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThis flagship of the chain has an elegant but relaxed dining space done out in modern Chinese style. The menu is essentially the same as at other branches, focusing on Taizhou cooking and fish from the East China Sea. But the 28-day-old baby Peking…$$$$$View details
B+59Xiang Shang Xiang (Jinhe East Road)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThe chain now runs a few establishments in Beijing and Chengdu, but the story started in 2021 at this very first outlet. A veteran with 20-plus years of experience under his belt, Chef Peng revamps the menu every now and then to keep it fresh. He…$$$$$View details
B+60My SoupBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningA firm favourite among office workers in the CBD, My Soup prides itself on its comforting, umami-laden slow-boiled soups in Cantonese style. The owner, a Hong Kong native, keeps two staple soups on the menu, including the hugely popular fish maw…$$$$$View details
B+61Zijin MansionBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThough its name means "purple and gold", this cosy restaurant is clad in hand-embroidered orange fabric with a bird theme. The Hakkanese chef reinterprets traditional Cantonese fare with a refined touch and occasional Hakkanese twists. The braised…$$$$$View details
B+62Poetry‧Wine (Dongsanhuan Middle Road)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThe bamboo bush, jade ornaments, ink paintings and cut flowers may prime your brain for a hefty price tag, but a meal in this modern restaurant doesn’t break the bank. Its signature braised fish head is juicy and tender, nicely braised in an…$$$$$View details
B+63Tong Chun YuanBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningFounded in 1930, this state-owned restaurant specialises in Jiangzhe cooking, especially river fish cooked in myriad ways. Diners pick their own catch from the huge live fish tanks. The menu also features roast duck and regional cuisines. The…$$$$$View details
B+64Exquisite BocuseBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningExquisite Bocuse (Jingcaixuan) is a Cantonese restaurant in Beijing’s CBD where you go not for culinary breakthroughs, but for impeccable service and the “right” atmosphere for meetings. The food is polished and reliable, yet rarely memorable — more…$$$$$View details
B+65Tianchumiaoxiang Vegetarian (Chaoyang)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningAfter converting to veganism and going on to become a monk, the founder of this chain experienced improvements to his life. This inspired him to serve tasty vegetarian dishes eschewing eggs, alcohol and alliums in his restaurants. In the Kung Pao…$$$$$View details
B+66Brasserie 1893Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningCalling itself a brasserie is just being humble. The elegant space features exquisite artwork and an attractive display kitchen. The à la carte menu changes regularly to include sharing plates that are great for families; the "Deluxe Degustation"…$$$$$View details
B+67Qian LiBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningQian Li opened in a shopping mall in 2021 to serve various Taizhou dishes at wallet-friendly prices. Fresh seafood is shipped from Taizhou daily to ensure freshness and a good variety. The must-tries include yellow croaker and fish maw thick soup…$$$$$View details
B+68Fu Man Yuan (Xinyuanli)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningA household name for traditional Beijing home cooking since 1994. This branch directly opposite the flagship has a glass façade and sleek architecture. In this contemporary setting, calligraphy of the Chinese character "fu" is a nod to tradition…$$$$$View details
B+69Bao Bao HaoBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningDome awnings, faux stained glass and vintage photos conjure up the golden age of Xiguan, Guangzhou's former trading hub. Since 2000, the place has been jam-packed with diners coming for its famous sizzling claypot dishes. All ingredients are seared…$$$$$View details
B+70Zhiguan CourtyardBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThis restaurant, annexed to an art gallery, sports a dining room complete with historical garden views through its floor-to-ceiling windows. Liaoning fisherman’s-style dishes are re-created here, with produce from Changbai Mountains and fish from…$$$$$View details
B+71Meng Du HuiBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningRun by a team from Anhui, this restaurant opened its doors in 2023. The two-storey architecture seamlessly melds classical Anhui style and modern touches. The kitchen team imports most ingredients from Anhui for maximum authenticity. The signature…$$$$$View details
B+72Chu Shan Si JiBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningAs Hubei natives, the owner and head chef do not budge on what qualifies as true Hubei cuisine. They ship most ingredients from their home province; those they can't, they make themselves – sauces and pickles are as authentic as can be. The menu is…$$$$$View details
B+73Qiao Dong Bei (Dongcheng)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThis place stands out from the...$$$$$View details
B+74Bad Ass Lamb Hot Pot (Maizidian West Street)Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningThe restaurant offers a smorgasbord of 15 cuts of lamb, and despite its name, dishes offered here are anything but "bad". While you may see hand-sliced lamb on almost every table, lamb shin tastes less greasy and more velvety after being swished for…$$$$$View details
B+75Rive GaucheBeijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual DiningIn this chic modern place inspired by Paris's Left Bank, Gallic techniques and recipes hold no secrets for the seasoned head chef from Hong Kong. Chinese influences are also apparent in the fermented tofu-flavoured butter served with the bread, and…$$$$$View details