Restaurant
In Love (Gongti East Road)
The modern room furnished in a faux-industrial style easily passes for a chic bistro; the menu sees Hunanese classics reimagined with eclectic input from Guangdong, Sichuan and the like. Steamed fish head with pickled chilli duo uses bighead carp shipped daily from Qiandao Lake in Zhejiang. Pre-order this dish alongside other seasonal dishes when booking a table. On balmy days, ask for a table on the breezy terrace for an alfresco experience.
Michelin Selected (or "listed") restaurants receive recognition for solid performance but fall short of stars or Bib Gourmand, often noted for competence during travel.
Restaurant
Char (South Sanlitun Road)