The best places to eat in Beijing

Bao Du Jin Sheng Long (Dongcheng)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Tripe is enjoyed the world over, but not everyone would go so far as to patent a recipe, as the owner of this century-old hotpot joint has done. Four types of beef tripe and nine of lamb tripe (including the most prized: lamb's rumen core) are used…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Huai Xiang Guo Se

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The interior is inspired by classical Jiangnan gardens; the menu is designed to re-enact the timeless beauty of Huaiyang culture. To ensure authenticity, the kitchen team from Jiangsu source produce from their home province. The sautéed river…

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…

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…

Qiantang Garden (Shuangyushu North Road)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The 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…

Qu Lang Yuan

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

You'll find this chic and charmingly run sanctuary in an award-winning remodelled courtyard house amid a bustling neighbourhood. The architecture effortlessly blends history with modernism, encompassing motifs from the north and south. Its food is…

Ji Chuan

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The 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…

Beef & Dumplings (Chaoyang)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The name of this shop says it all! Its signature braised beef shin is slow cooked for over 10 hours in a soy marinade with over 10 spices, resulting in robust flavours and tender meat. Dumplings, such as the popular beef and carrot variety, are made…

Rong Cuisine (Baiziwan South Er Road)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

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…

Jing Hua Lou

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

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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…

Xin Rong Ji (Jianguomenwai Street)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The upmarket chain is famous for flawlessly fresh seafood flown in from Taizhou daily and this branch is no exception. If you find the à la carte menu overwhelming, go for the set menu to sample various specialities all at once. Besides their…

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…

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…

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…

Pang Mei Noodles (Xiang'er Hutong)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

In Beijing, this is the first outlet of the popular brand specialising in Chongqing-style noodles and snacks. The fiery beef noodle soup is the signature here – choose between two sizes and four levels of spiciness. Deep-fried pork with mint leaves…

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…

Fujian Cuisine (Dongsanhuan North Road)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

The owner and chefs who hail from Xiamen insist on using produce and seafood from their home province to create authentic Fujian dishes, especially country recipes that were the staple diet of the commoners in olden days. Steamed red crab on sticky…

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 with…

Bao Yuan

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · Casual Dining

Popular 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…