Beijing
What appears at ground level to be a petite bakery selling Parisian-grade baguettes and perfect pâtisserie is in fact a sophisticated, spacious rooftop…
Must-see restaurants in Beijing
Beijing
This hole-in-the-wall bakes 'royal crispy beef pies', a Tang dynasty treat seldom found on Beijing's streets anymore. Filled with beef, leeks and the…
Beijing
This expat favourite still packs them in for some of Beijing‘s freshest and tastiest Korean dishes, such as bulgogi (marinated grilled beef slices),…
Beijing
Enjoy good-value Sichuan classics alive with the tongue tingle of huājiāo (Sichuan peppercorns) at this reliable chain restaurant, recognisable by its…
Beijing
Reworking old Beijing grub for modern palates, this stylish upstairs space knocks out classics such as zhájiàng noodles, sweet-and-sour fish, and a half…
Beijing
China's best-loved chain of hotpot restaurants sells itself not just on the quality of the food but also on its remarkable service culture. Free drinks,…
Beijing
A shoebox of a trattoria teleported to a Beijing hutong, Mercante is a delightfully incongruous outpost of Italian cooking. The boss hails from Bologna,…
Beijing
A party restaurant with hipster decor and a menu of wood-fired pizza (a bit doughy), pasta, salads, meaty mains and cocktails. Bandana-toting chefs work…
Beijing
Indian staff in elegant robes welcome you to Beijing's most stylish and gracious Indian restaurant, the haunt of diplomats, business people and tour…
Beijing
With Neapolitan chefs at the helm and truffle spaghetti on the menu, this is Beijing's most upscale Italian restaurant. The interior, a dazzling…
Beijing
For proper lǎo Běijīng (old Beijing) and Hui Muslim eats, sniff out this grungy venue in a hutong north of Houhai Lake. Known simply as Lǐjì, it…
Beijing
It doesn't get more primal than at this local hotpot dive, where the mutton, instead of being thinly sliced, comes in caveman-style hunks of sheep spine …
Beijing
Gulou's punk scene has stagedived since the closure of legendary venue Mao Livehouse, but this hutong joint is keeping the punk fires – well, the hobs –…
Beijing
One of the few places left where you can try chǎogān (¥11), Beijing's whiffy breakfast stew of pig's liver and intestines in a vinegary brown gloop…
Beijing
In the early days of the PRC, a slap-up meal at 'Old Mo' was considered an exotic treat. Moscow Restaurant has been dishing up borscht to its Beijing…
Beijing
Fuel up between temple-hopping with a bowl of marvelously chewy Shaanxi noodles. 'Oil splash' noodles (油泼扯面; yóupō chěmiàn), so-called for the dollop of…
Beijing
Sample authentic Inner Mongolia–style shāomài – papery dumplings filled with mutton, beef or veggies and steamed to tasty perfection – at this simple…
Beijing
Longstanding shuàn ròu ('scald-the-meat') joint on Ghost Street serving traditional Beijing hotpot (the simple, non-spicy variety) in battered, coal-fired…
Old Beijing Zhajiang Noodle King
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
Beijing's own zhájiàng miàn (fried sauce noodles) is essentially spag bol with Chinese characteristics: wheat noodles, a dollop of sauce made from pork…
Beijing
A lively spot pulling in well-heeled locals, embassy types and suits, Carmen serves a typical range of tapas in its corridor-like dining room, with live…
Beijing
Though the decor has seen better days, this peaceful courtyard restaurant and teahouse has a serene vibe and an all-vegetarian menu (with English…
Beijing
Sating homesick Koreans since 2004, this windowless eatery serves Seoul-style hotpots of rice cakes, tofu, instant ramen, veggies and a choice of protein…
Beijing
Back-to-basics Beijing hotpot a short walk from the Drum Tower. Order the soup base for the table (清汤锅底; qīng tāng guōdi) and sesame dipping sauce (小料;…
Jiafu Binshe Vegetarian Restaurant
Beijing
Just before the main entrance to Tanzhe Temple, this hotel restaurant serves traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, consisting mostly of food designed…
Beijing
Despite going the touristy route in recent years, this Nanluogu Xiang pit-stop still does a cracking bowl of 'knife-cut noodles' (刀削面, dāo xiāo miàn). A…
Beijing
If you find yourself in the CBD post-meeting and don't fancy dining in a shopping mall or hotel, this old-timer is a safe bet. Housed in a low-rise block,…
Beijing
April Gourmet vies with rival Jenny Lou's for Beijing's expat minimart crown, catering for foreigners craving a taste of home. Aussie Tim-Tams? Check…
Beijing
A metal tray of cumin-spiced lamb skewers (羊肉串; yáng ròu chuàn) at this Xinjiang restaurant is just the ticket after beers at nearby Great Leap Brewing #6…
Beijing
A homespun ode to peasant cooking, this place serves up heaped platters of northeast (dongbei) cuisine. Dishes include shā zhū cài (杀猪菜), literally 'kill…
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
Halfway along Qianmen Avenue is this touristy restaurant with a history dating back to Emperor Qianlong, through the place has been entirely rebuilt. The…
Beijing
Timezone 8's journey from art-book publishers to sushi cafe might well be a microcosm of 798's unbridled gentrification. Craft beer, maki and artisanal…
Beijing
Locals have been slurping up Korean-style cold noodles at this gnarly canteen since the days of the Japanese occupation. Opened by cháoxiǎnzú (Chinese of…
Beijing
A time capsule of a canteen dishing up traditional sweet and savoury snacks beloved of Beijing’s older residents and tourists. Worth a try are wāndòuhuáng…
Beijing
Once the go-to hotspot for nouveau-riche partygoers vacating the surrounding nightclubs in search of shaved-ice desserts, Bellagio has grown into a China…
Beijing
Clad in scarlet and yellow neon, this 1950s-styled diner is surprisingly authentic, considering Route 66 is a ways away. The retro burgers hit the spot,…
Beijing
Reflecting the multicultural makeup of Sanlitun's embassy area, this Georgian-run joint serves homemade samsa meat pies, grilled kebabs, adjaruli…
Beijing
While it doesn't quite match the hipster cred of other Beijing taquerias, the tacos at Pebbles are the real deal. Soft corn tortillas come with a choice…
Beijing
Known for its platters of roast mutton, Kao Rou Ji has stood beside Silver Ingot Bridge for years (it featured in the very first edition of Lonely Planet…
Beijing
Notable as the first cafe to open in 798, At boasts an enormous wood-fired pizza oven, craft beer on tap and lots of outdoor seating. It belongs to no…
Beijing
Friendly Pakistani-run restaurant in a rundown block south of Wudaokou's U-Center building. A rambling menu of curries, tandoori, naan, dhal – even fish…
