Casual Dining in Beijing

Exquisite Bocuse

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Exquisite 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…

My Soup

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

A 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…

Tianchumiaoxiang Vegetarian (Chaoyang)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

After 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…

Rong Pao

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

This brand under the Xin Rong Ji group specialises in Sichuan fare, in particular cuisine from Yibin, the chef's home city. Most of his ingredients are from Sichuan and seasonal. With its deep fiery heat, the plateau loach hot pot with green Sichuan…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Ladychai

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The 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…

Fujian Restaurant

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

From its decor to its dishes, this restaurant is a celebration of Fujian culture. Diners can book one of the 13 private rooms, where tea sommelier service is provided, and pre-order a set menu. For authenticity, the all-Fujianese kitchen team…

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…

Yue Jie (Qi Yang Road)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

With 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…

Meng Du Hui

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Run 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…

Hong Fan Qie (Yuyuantan South Road)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The flagship establishment of the chain has been around for over 30 years. The kitchen team of Hubei natives is picky about its ingredients, most of which are shipped daily from their home province to ensure freshness. The menu changes according to…

Brasserie 1893

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Calling 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"…

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…

Bad Ass Lamb Hot Pot (Maizidian West Street)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The 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…

Jingyi (Liulichang East Street)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

This 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…

Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

This 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…

L. Bodhi (Guanghua Road)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

This 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…

Bao Bao Hao

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Dome 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…

Liu Ma Ma Dumplings (Chaoyang)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Bistro Strong (Chaoyanggongyuan Road)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

This bistro serves a small menu of Inner Mongolian beef and lamb cuts aged in-house. The lamb is prepared in myriad ways: mini lamb pie is made with porcini, truffle oil and parmesan in a vol-au-vent; the lamb skewer alternates dry-aged hind leg…

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…

Les Morilles

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining