The best places to eat in Beijing

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…

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…

Rong Cuisine (Baiziwan South Er Road)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Fortune Long Beijing Bean Sauce Noodles (East Xinglong Street)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Since 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…

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"…

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…

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…

Hong 0871

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Nestled in an industrial park, Hong 0871 is a bit out of the way. But that doesn’t stop gastronomes from making a trip there for their refined Yunnanese food deeply rooted in traditions but updated with creative twists. Most ingredients are shipped…

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…

Yan Garden by Chef Fei

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Tucked away in an alley, this restaurant converted from a historical siheyuan has a restored courtyard where customers can dine under a century-old toon tree. A Chaoshan native, Chef Fei sources the best ingredients from his hometown to turn them…

Chu Shan Si Ji

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

As 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…

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…

Xiang Shang Xiang (Jinhe East Road)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The 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…

Mio

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

In the lavish, richly textured space, strings of glass beads draped from the mirrored ceiling form a dazzling sculpture. The Milanese chef pays tribute to the culinary traditions of Northern Italy, updating them with a sense for playful drama…

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…

No. 69 Fangzhuanchang Zhajiangmian (Fangzhuanchang Hutong)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Ordering food at this neighbourhood joint is a no-brainer. There is only one thing on the menu – zhajiangmian. But diners come in hordes from the moment the place opens till it closes. These lovely, chewy noodles are dressed with the exceptionally…

Yu Hua Tai (Xicheng)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

With signage inscribed by the younger brother of Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty, circa 1921, this state-owned restaurant is a real treasure. Dark wood is a prominent decorative feature, while red tablecloths lend it a rustic, classic…

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…

Zhong

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Tucked 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…

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…

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…

Chao Shang Chao (Xicheng)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

This 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…

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…

Héritage East

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Exquisite 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…

Yu De Fu (Dongzhimennei Street)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

This 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…