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CULINARY SPECIALSOct 4Annual Caviar Supper Grilled crayfish with pan-fried goose liver, fresh rainbow trout, pomelo and caviar, raspberry chocolate ganache, walnut pie, and free-flow Champagne. RMB 880. 6.30pm. The Schoolhouse (6162 6506, [email protected])Oct 6-18Royal Thai CuisineEnjoy a traditional meal prepared by Chef Jamnong Nirungsan at Cafe Swiss. Lunch buffet: RMB 198+15%. Dinner buffet: RMB 228+15%. 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. Swissôtel (6553 2288 ext 2127)Oct 6-25The Best of Western Australia A new menu debuting exquisite veal from the legendary White Rock Farms. Guest chef Tim Tay-lor, head chef of the renowned Clairault Winery of Margaret River will visit from Oct 26-31. Aria (6505 2266 ext 36) Oct 10-12 “Meet Me at the Eiffel” The outdoor French Food Festival hosted by Sopexa at Wangfujing Buxingjie, complete with a replica of the Eiffel Tower. There will be food, fun and games, wine, choco-late and cheese. Free. 10am-6pm. (6588 8675)Oct 11Xiaolumian: Walk on the Wild Side Slurp up a bowl of noodles and then hike the great outdoors. RMB 41 (adults), RMB 21 (kids). 1.30pm. The Schoolhouse (6162 6506, [email protected])Oct 12-25Toyama Sake DinnerThree varieties of sake matched to three dishes such as steak with Chaliapin sake (1936) and spinach with sesame sauce with Tateyama Junmai Ginjo sake. Prices vary, call for more info. Shangri-La Hotel (8882 6719) Oct 13-27Shanxi SpecialtiesAll your favorite Shanxi dishes such as minced flour bun in lamb soup and deep-fried spicy chicken on offer at Café Cha. Prices vary, call for more info. Shangri-La Hotel (8882 6715) Oct 15-31Shanghai FlavorEnjoy your favorite Shanghai food with a 360-degree view of Beijing from 21st Floor. Prices vary, call for more info. 6-10.30pm. The Great Wall Sheraton (6590 5566 ext 2295)Oct 17-31Nagasaki Culinary BuffetNagasaki’s own Chef Ikeda and Chef Moriyama will create an as-sortment of Japanese gastronomic masterpieces using ingredients from Nagasaki. RMB 398+15% (includes soft drinks, beer, wine and sake). 6-10pm. Skyline Cafe, Kunlun Hotel (6590 3388)Oct 19Pretty in Pink“Savoir Faire” dishes varying from seafood to French pastries, all with pink bubbly. RMB 268+15% (free flow of rose wine, local beer and soft drinks), RMB 358+15% (free flow of Moet and Chandon Rose Champagne). Sofitel (8599 6666 ext 6521)

Oct 22Keikoku with NagasakiChefs Ikeda and Moriyama add a touch of Nagasaki. Indulge in a special robatayaki for RMB 498+15% (includes soft drinks, beer, and Japanese sake). 5.30-9.30pm. Keikoku, Kunlun Hotel (6590 3388)Oct 26“Warming Children in Winter Time” Charity DinnerSupport orphaned children in northern China by raising money that will go to heating costs for orphanages during the winter months. Lucky draw, food, and drinks for a good cause. Dress code: business casual. RMB 600 (includes one free drink). Kids dine for half-price. Tickets must be booked in advance. 6-8pm (presentation at 7pm). The Orchard (8403-4979)All MonthShang Palace CrabsExecutive Chef Chau Qi Fong will be dishing up hairy crab, a Shanghai delicacy, with crabs flown in from Yangcheng Lake, available at Shang Palace. Prices vary, call for more info. Shangri-La Hotel (8882 6732) Hairy Crabs at the Summer PalaceFeast on the splendid hairy crab with a Cantonese and Huaiyang twist. Summer Palace (6505 2266 ext 34)Art Of Chinese TeaPremium tieguayin tea showcased in the lobby with a tea demonstra-tion by a tea master, all to the sounds of a traditional Chinese musical performance. Prices vary, call for more info. Shangri-La Hotel (8882 6723)Daccapo’s Special LunchTaste specially prepared Italian set lunches from Mon-Fri. Two courses for RMB 98+15%, and three courses for RMB 120+15%. 11.30am-2.30pm. The Regent (8522 1789)Dim Sum’maryReplenish with unlimited dim sum at Jewel. RMB 128+15%. 11.30am-2.30pm. The Westin (6606 8866 ext 7820)Green Lunch A healthy and organic lunching ex-perience where diners can choose their favorite dishes from the buffet. Weekdays: RMB 198+15% (includes coffee or tea). Weekends: RMB 158+15%. 11.30am-2.30pm. Greenfish, The Ritz-Carlton, Finan-cial Street (6601 6666)Hot and SpicySpice it up with Sichuan favorites. Prices vary, call for more info. 11.30am-10.30pm. The Westin (6629 7820)Hainan ChickenThis chicken dish combines elements from Southeast Asian, Hainan and Cantonese cuisines. RMB 85+15%. 5.30-10pm. See photo, above. Gloria Plaza Hotel (6515 8855 ext 2212)Oriental Burger SetJuicy burgers with a glass of Guinness milkshake and chocolate sundae priced at RMB 194.90 (RMB 0.10 for coffee or tea). 25 Degrees (6552 2880)Power Lunch at CepeA delicious three-course set Italian lunch. Reservations recommended. RMB 218. 11.30am-2.30pm. Cepe, The Ritz-Carlton, Financial Street (6629 6996)

A phenomenon in Beijing’s dining scene is really ticking me off. I don’t mean the increasing haughtiness of new dining establishments, or the 600-percent mark-up on wine, or

even the microscopic portions sold at mega-scopic prices – it’s the unnecessary service charge tagged onto our bills in a country where tipping isn’t part of the culture. I’ll accept that times are changing and that Beijing’s dining scene is entering the international limelight, but is it really necessary to charge diners upwards of 20 percent for mediocre service? And how much of it actually goes to the staff ?

I concede that the level of service has increased tremendously, but mainly in high-end establishments where excellent service is, well, expected. Places where you find stellar service without paying the premium price are still as rare as a pink diamond. I’m not ignoring the fact that market forces have pushed owners to raise prices – I would just like to see it justified with quality service. But for this, I’ll have to wait – something I’ve become used to in Beijing restaurants.

But some things are perhaps worth the wait … Last month, Blu Lobster’s Executive Chef Brian McKenna packed up bags and headed over to Chaoyang District to set up his own establishment, which is set to open later this year. The concept is a New York/London-style brasserie set in a “stunning” 200sqm location, complete with a giant bar and lounge area. Actually, considering the innovative molecular gastronomy McKenna is renowned for, we can’t wait.

Dashanzi, Beijing’s Disneyland for the art-conscious, is sprouting more and more quality dining establishments. There’s already Super Ganbei inside the Ullens Center and Ning’s Space (named after the owner Zhang Ning) across from the Nike Exhibition Center. Both offer contemporary food concepts inside a gallery. A boutique hotel, the area’s first, is set to open in the next year.

Meanwhile, the venues at the Legation Quarter are filling up – Spanish restaurant and bar Agua (Spanish for water) has opened up with executive Chef Jordi Valles, formerly of Mare Nostrum. Another new chef making waves is Venezuelan chef Ana Esteves at SALT. She may be new to Beijing, but she has an impressive culi-nary resume including stints in places like Miami and Peru. And lastly, speaking of agua – sorry, water – head over to the new Vasco’s at the Hilton Wangfujing and have their special water sommelier match different types of H2O with your order … Jessica Wang

All Month: Hainan Chicken

This chicken dish combines elements from Southeast Asian, Hainan and

Cantonese cuisines. See listing, this page.

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Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon

Known as the “King of Salmon,” Tasmanian salmon is definitely worth a

try at The French Bistro. See listing, this page.

diversity of New Zealand’s cuisine and fine wine. RMB 200. 7pm. The Wine Republic (5869 7050)Oct 16Chilean Wine TastingTop Cellar presents Chilean wines. Free. 7-8.30pm, Amigo (135 2143 4994) www.topcellar.com.cnBookworm Wine Tasting Join The Wine Republic for a tast-ing of New Zealand wines coupled with canapes. RMB 150. 7pm. The Wine Republic (5869 7050)Oct 15-22Basic Grape Varieties I and IISort out your Sauvignon Blanc from your Cabernet Sauvignons. Full details on all the wines will be provided as well as tasting notes. RMB 500. 6.30pm (135 2214 7340, [email protected]) www.longfengwines.com All MonthTea for Two Enjoy a signature tea for two. RMB 288+15%. 3pm. The Ritz-Carlton, Financial Street (6601 6666)

COOKING CLASSESEvery Wed & SunAsian KitchenJoin Chef Anas Seuw and make everything from Southeast Asian delicacies to spicy Indian curries. Classes include detailed informa-tion on selecting, preparing and cooking the right combination. RMB 220. 10am (Wed), 2-4pm (Sat). The Hutong (8915 3613) www.the-hutong.comOct 10, 24Hook ‘n’ CookPrepare a three-course meal and drink free-flow wine and beer while you broaden your social network. RMB 250. 7-10pm. The Hutong (8915 3613) www.the-hutong.com

Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon Known as the “King of Salmon,” Tasmanian salmon is definitely worth a try. Prices vary, call for more info. 6-10.30pm. See photo, below. The Great Wall Sheraton (6590 5566 ext 2119)

BRUNCHES AND BUFFETSEvery Sat & SunAll-Star Brunch Wine, dine and listen to the DJ spinning beats. Brunch includes free-flow draft beers, house wines, cocktails, and sparkling wine. RMB 198. 1pm. All-Star (5905 6999)Every SatSignature BrunchSignature dishes and hearty por-tions with new chef Ana Esteves. Two-courses: RMB 178. Three-courses: RMB 198. Noon-3pm. SALT (6437 8457) www.saltrestaurant-beijing.com SunSunday BrunchChef Ana’s Sunday brunch creations coupled with free flow bubby and beer. Non-alcoholic and children’s options are also available. Two courses: RMB 138 (RMB 268 with free-flow drinks). Three courses: RMB 158, RMB 288 (with free-flow drinks). Noon. SALT (6437 8457) www.saltrestaurant-beijing.comAll MonthUnder the SeaA buffet fantasia with all of your favorites from the sea. Lunch buf-fet: RMB 228+15%. Dinner buffet: RMB 298+15%. Daily 11.30am-10.30pm. The Westin (6629 7810)

BEVERAGE EVENTSOct 9Café Europa Wine Dinner Join The Wine Republic and Café Europa for a dinner celebrating the


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Mosto had barely thrown open its doors before it generated a buzz big enough to power all of Beijing. Headed by Chef Daniel Urdaneta, formerly of SALT, Mosto takes its name from the Spanish word for unfermented grape juice. Those familiar with Urdaneta won’t be surprised to hear that Mosto serves quality food at sensible prices. On the second day of opening, the fl ow of food and service were as smoothly executed as the Beijing Olympics.

Guests will doubtless appreciate the funky wine list with its emphasis on New World wines. Likewise, the smart menu is infl uenced by South American fl avors, a specialty of the Venezuelan chef who personally comes to greet each table. For lunch, two-course set menus go for RMB 70 and three-course sets are RMB 85. Dinner is a la carte ranging from RMB 60-200.

The venue’s interior can best be described as smart and contemporary; it also features an open kitchen and bar. Large doors lead to alfresco seating on the balcony overlooking the Nali courtyards, and the light jazz playing in the background further extends the relaxing ambiance. Mosto is elegant yet unpretentious, and versatile enough for a quick business lunch or a romantic dinner.

It’s the fl uid energy of the whole dining experience that

struck me. I ordered the mixed green salad with Gorgonzola cheese to start. It was dressed in a piquant green apple and herb vinaigrette. My companion ordered the salmon ceviche with mango and baby arugula salad – perhaps a better choice in my opinion – the pungent arugula accompanied the sweetness of the mango salmon ceviche perfectly. For the main we ordered the beef tenderloin steak – a measure of any chef ’s skills. We weren’t disappointed. Medium rare and juicy, just the way it should be, the steak was accompanied by roasted sweet pota-toes and sautéed zucchini, all drizzled with a smoky chimichurri sauce. Then, out came the expertly pan-seared sea bass with herbed small potatoes, tomato ceviche and vanilla sauce. The subtle buttery vanilla sauce with speckles of vanilla seeds got my attention. The meal ended on a high note with a chocolate souffl é with a molten white chocolate center, raspberry coulis and vanilla ice cream (RMB 60). I couldn’t get enough.

The food at Mosto is well thought out and reliable, follow-ing a philosophy that food is for nourishment and sustenance, not an expression of wealth and taste. Mosto deserves to do well. Jessica Wang

Mosto: a must go


MostoDaily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. 3/F Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6030)朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园3层


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GrangeDaily 6am-11pm. The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District (5922 8888)朝阳区新源南路1号

From the leather chairs to the dark finish that smacks of a 1920s wine bar, Grange has successfully integrated Gatsby style with experimental chemistry lab-chic. Expect all of your dipping sauces to be doled out of beakers and pipettes. Order the spiced coconut lobster bisque (RMB 65) and watch as a waiter pours the piquant broth from a kettle into your bowl of langoustine below. Though disappointingly not the typical creamy soup, Grange’s take is a delicious and surprising experiment. The steakhouse serves up one fine bovine with thick, lean cuts priced at upwards of RMB 145. The chef says the steaks are best served medium rare, so expect just a quick sear to lock in the juices. But don’t stop at the Australian Wagyu. The duck breast served with foie gras and a glazed fig and potato tortilla (RMB 155) makes for a scrumptious alternative. And after drowning in the wine selection and basking in the attentive service, you’ll leave Grange feel-ing like their greatest test product. Megan Zaroda

Steak down to a science

All-Star Sports Bar & GrillDaily 24 hours. Bldg 5, 1/F, Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6999)朝阳区朝阳公园路6号Solana蓝色港湾国际商区 5-1

Around the wall of the All-Star runs a GT stripe that plays nicely off the curving lines of the bar counter. A frieze of plasma screens shows a mash-up of sporting moments, courtesy Star TV, ESPN, CCTV 5 et al. It’s a pretty cool package and the food’s good too. The menu starts with a 24-hour breakfast, and the rest of the eats go from tortilla dip (RMB 40) to sirloin steak (RMB 238). Options include burgers (RMB 65), pizza (RMB 50) and pasta (RMB 50-60). Drinks include draft beers (RMB 30) local and imported bottled beer (RMB 35-45), cocktails (RMB 60) and fiercely priced wine. Our cocktails were well-made and generous, our huge tortilla dip was out-standing, the hamburger was nicely seared and perfectly done, but the fettuccine had the taint of burned garlic. So stick to the sports bar faves, don’t expect to hear Kraft-werk and you’re in for a great night. John Brennan

A winner for night owls

Sun Palace 太阳宫中餐厅Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 4/F, Crowne Plaza Sun Palace. 12 Qisheng Zhongjie, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District (6429 8888)朝阳区东三环七圣中街12号北京新云南皇冠假日酒店

Located in the Crowne Plaza Sun Palace, this modern and tastefully appointed Cantonese restaurant is yet another addition to the city’s upscale hotel-restaurant scene. It may not be particularly groundbreaking, but Sun Palace is a good place to indulge in classic Hong Kong flavors. For those on a budget, the restaurant has many dishes available in single-person portions. The meal began on a high note with a juicy starter of crispy pork belly (RMB 58), and only continued to impress. Seafood is usually the highlight of a Cantonese meal – here it was fresh pan-fried scallops over snap peas (RMB 98). Freshly prepared egg tarts (RMB 18) were so delicate that they literally fell apart in the mouth. Service is comfortably attentive, espe-cially when the staff made strong suggestions of expen-sive delicacies and wine on the menu. Sun Palace wouldn’t be the first choice for a romantic rendezvous, but look no further if you need to impress business clients. Fiona Lee

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Sadler RistoranteDaily noon-2pm, 6.30-10.30pm. Legation Quarter, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Chongwen District. (6559 1399) 崇文区前门东大街23号

Michelin Chef Claudio Sadler’s new pad inside the Legation Quarter is smart and modern – a welcome addition to Beijing’s upscale Italian-restaurant scene. The dishes we sampled were solid, classy and beautifully presented. The creamy homemade fettuccini with chunky rabbit ragout and sauteed spinach and enoki mushrooms (RMB 210) was excellent, while the sauteed Angus beef fillet with parmesan mousse and crispy asparagus (RMB 350) showed the chef ’s skills and innovation. While the food is the centerpiece, the dining environment is a tad boring: beige leather couches, slick white walls, and a glass roof. Though the outdoor area will provide a pleasant summertime dining experience, the chef ’s table (seats around 12 guests) is where you really want to be. Jessica Wang

All-encompassing Italian

SureñoDaily noon-11.30pm. The Opposite House, The Village at Sanlitun, Bldg 1, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6410 5240)朝阳区三里屯路11号院1号楼

Nestled within the stunning interior of The Opposite House, Sureno serves up modern Mediterranean cuisine from its beautiful open kitchen with wood-fired ovens. Appetizers of bacalao fritters with a satisfyingly garlicky aioli (RMB 58) and crispy fried whitebait (RMB 48) were beautifully made. The calzone pizza was amazingly good value (RMB 88), huge and resplendently stuffed with two types of ham, various mushrooms (including enoki and shitake) and ricotta cheese. A Victoria farm trimmed rack of lamb was cooked precisely to order flanked by a delightful white truffle mash (RMB 28). The only oddity lay in an overcooked tagliolini, where the lovely sauce was let down by the pasta’s soft texture. Service was excellent and very attentive: An irresistible basket of fresh baked pizza bread was replenished without prompting. Add to this an affordable and well-chosen wine list without crazy Beijing mark-ups and Sureno is clearly a haven for Beijing’s food and wine lovers. Fongyee Walker

Mediterranean hospitality with excellent food and wine

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WHAT’S NEW: RESTAURANTS DomusDaily 6-10pm. 115 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District (8511 8015)东城区南池子大街115号

Located in a stunning restored courtyard east of Tianan-men, Domus (taking its name from the Italian furniture company) combines the art of food with the art of architecture. The bar and lounge upstairs is decked in contemporary designer furniture, while the downstairs features an open kitchen, dining tables and two chef ’s tables. Chef Jamie DeRosa, who has worked in famous kitchens such as Patina, The Fat Duck and The French Laundry, puts together a smoking six-course tasting menu (RMB 688) that includes braised rabbit, Indonesian grouper, Australian grass-fed lamb and caviar – each dis-playing adventurous imagination. Unfortunately, the a la carte menu was not available at the time of the review, but a separate bar menu is packed with extravagant appetizers, desserts and shellfish – try the creative tuna tartare with jalapeno jelly served in a sweet sesame cone (RMB 128). While you bask in the posh environment, sipping on a martini, you might as well be in Paris, London or New York. Jessica Wang

Chic, contemporary, and unlike anywhere else



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La CascinaDaily 11am-11pm. Shop 101, Bldg 4, China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5203 6809)朝阳区建国路89号华贸中心4号楼101店铺

If you’re ever looking for a place to escape the grayness of Beijing, La Cascina is your answer. Here, bold and funky colors will lift any dreary mood. The front room boasts mesmerizing colorful tiles from ceiling to floor, while the back room has bright olive-green Victorian chairs and velvet curtains – life-size versions of the kind you’d expect to find in a child’s dollhouse. The mix-and-match lightwood flooring and ceiling is almost a little too silly, but succeeds in matching the playful decor. We were pleased to discover that the food is smart and just as colorful as the surround-ings. We started with a plate of tenderly grilled pink salmon, seductively accessorized with roasted bell peppers and balsamic sauce (RMB 138). This was followed by penne pasta cooked al dente, with a creamy and savory Alfredo sauce topped with slices of parma ham and mushrooms (part of the two-course set lunch for RMB 78). The menu featured a bevy of pizzas, appetizers, soups, pastas, risottos, main courses and desserts – the combination warrants a repeat visit. Jessica Wang

Bold and funky Italian

Amigos Lounge 两雨轩Daily 11-1am. 5 Yude Hutong, Xicheng District (6651 0999)西城区育德胡同5号院

The concept for Amigos Lounge, or Lianyu Xuan in Chinese, is inspired by a poem written by prominent poet Du Fu. Set in a beautiful and secluded courtyard, complete with koi ponds, bamboo trees, and rock sculp-tures, the restaurant offers a number of Chinese-style private rooms. The main dining room has a large bar in the middle, fuschia-colored couches, a roof draped in orange sheer fabric, and a large TV screen. The admirable, intricate dishes are all served in single portions instead of family-style dishes. Meatballs stuffed into carved-out eggplant are flavored with a sweet and sour sauce (RMB 48), fish roe with vermicelli and minced pork (RMB 48) are a refined take on the Sichuan favorite known as “ants climbing a tree,” and stir-fried shrimps (RMB 18) give the accompanying crunchy celery a briny twist. This place is large enough to seat a good-sized party (many set menus feature a heavy emphasis on seafood), yet is still intimate enough for a casual date. Jessica Wang

Off the beaten path imperial cuisine

Let’s BurgerDaily 11.30am-midnight. 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6036)朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园1层

Among Beijing’s hamburger restaurants, Let’s Burger is the latest and best. It stretches the burger concept in odd directions, but their Original Hamburger (RMB 45) is as tasty as they come. You can go all the way to a Wagyu beef burger (RMB 168), but we were happy with an Origi-nal and a serving of Mini Burgers (beef, fish, foie gras, RMB 88), all excellent. Other choices include Mexicano (RMB 68), American Classic (RMB 98) and another six variations on the bun-and-protein theme. The structural problem with high-end burgers: There’s a limit to how much you can fit in the bun and still elegantly pick it up. The Let’s Burger solutions: Go dainty with knife and fork or all in with disposable plastic gloves, crab restaurant style. Their house wine is a steal at RMB 38 a glass, and they offer imported beers (RMB 25-38). Let’s Burger has a cheerful feel, friendly management and a buzz that’s rare for a newly opened eatery. John Brennan

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IN VINO VERITASBeijing Vineyard Visits

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As autumn graces Beijing, local grapes are freshly harvested and fermentation tanks bubble away in the city’s outskirts and surrounding countryside. Autumn is also one of the

more convenient times to visit local wineries – winemakers can concentrate on what’s in their vats rather than worry about the weather and they have a little more time to welcome visitors before preparing their vines for the arduous winter months ahead.

Although most of China’s wineries are in Shandong (with most vines planted in Xinjiang), Beijing offers wine lovers several options worth a visit. English-speaking tours are not widely available, but some can be arranged at most wineries, given enough notice. One of the nearest operations is Dragon Seal (www.dragonseal.com), whose current winery is within city limits, located in the heart of Haidian. Dragon Seal goes back to 1910 and the innovations of a wine-loving French friar. With the involvement of French drinks giant Pernod Ricard, Dragon Seal received much needed technical know-how. Although no longer a joint venture, French wine-maker Jérôme Sabaté continues to make wines from exclusively Chinese grapes sourced from nearby Hebei.

Dragon Seal produces drinkable whites and reds from international grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, plus a good value sparkling Chardonnay made by the traditional Champagne method (retail-ing approximately RMB 100-125). The year 2006 blessed Dragon Seal with strong reds. Now is the best time to go sample these wines in this fascinating factory site before Dragon Seal moves most of its wine-making facility closer to Hebei. Appointments can be made through the Dragon Seal website.

Not far from where Dragon Seal sources its best grapes is the experimental “Sino-French,” which is another joint venture in Hebei’s Huailai County. The Sino-French Demonstration Vineyard was the brainchild of Premier Wen Jiabao following an inspirational visit to France in 1997. Here, winemaker Li Demei produces eclectic, drinkable wines alongside more recognized grape varieties, drawing on French support for everything from oak barrels to fermentation vats. One gem is the winery’s devel-opment of the Marselan grape, a cross of Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. This hearty grape, a strong component in the

Beijing offers wine lovers several options

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Sino-French’s Bordeaux-style blends, resists fungal diseases and suits the variable Chinese climate. Expect funky reds, whites and a sweet late harvest white made from southwest France’s Petit Manseng grape. Visits for around RMB 150 can be arranged by contacting 031 3684 9882 or e-mailing [email protected].

To the southwest of Beijing lies Chateau Bolongbao, an organic winery and one of the more popular Beijing wineries to visit for wine and organic food products (with plans to open a guesthouse too). State-of-the-art equipment shows considerable investment and the French legacy is again apparent with Bordeaux-style blends and distinct Bordeaux packaging. In fact, were it not for the name “Bolongbao,” one wouldn’t initially know that this is a Chinese product. Tastings and visits can be arranged by calling English-speaker Tony Chen (139 1072 2833).

If you want to venture further, Bodega Langes (Hebei, south-west of Qinhuangdao) and Huaxia Great Wall (Hebei, Changli

County) both welcome visitors. Bodega Langes (www.bodega-langes.com) is a rather plush op-eration, boasting a hotel, spa and wine school, a multi-million dollar project funded by the Swarovskis of crystal-glass fame. A room at the hotel costs RMB 600, although wine tastings

start from as little as RMB 10. Controlling some 188 hectares of vines, the winery is distinctly Chinese. One idiosyncrasy is that only Chinese oak is used – produced from its own barrel-making facility. Red and rosé wines feature here as well as vinous spa products. Reservations can be made by contacting 6464 9856 or [email protected]. Great Wall’s Huaxia Winery was under refurbishment at the time of press, so visitors should call 033 5203 2578 before scheduling a visit.

Though there are no Chinese wines of stellar quality, Beijingers are lucky to have such vinous sweet spots not far from the city. While Chinese wines are often thin and weedy, the passion and investment is indisputably there, providing fun days out and a little education. At the very least a winery tour is a good way to see some countryside and try a tipple or two on a weekend jaunt.

Edward Ragg and Fong yee Walker run Dragon Phoenix Fine Wine Con-sulting, Beijing’s first independent wine consultancy (www.longfengwines.com) and are authors of the Dragon Phoenix Wine Blog.



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One to savorCaletero Dry Oloroso Sherry, Jerez, Spain (RMB 258) Fortified wines are not always given their due places at the dinner table. This Oloroso Sherry is refined and dry. Dark brown in color, the nose is rich with nutty oxidized flavors, followed by a rich, low acid palate. An ideal partner to complement Shinyeh’s hairy crab in rice wine. Holding similar flavors to rice wine, this lighter-styled Oloroso comple-ments the dish’s savory character. (Available from MPC, www.wine-spain58.com)

One to drink 2006 Sileni Cellar Selection Pinot Noir, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand (RMB 219)Trusted New Zealand producer Sileni offers a broad range of reli-able wines with great varietal char-acter. Beautiful red-purple in color, the nose features red cherry fruit, Pinot’s trademark perfume and sub-tle oak, revealing a soft palate with silky tannins and refreshing acidity. Would make an excellent match with the roast salmon and bell peppers in a reduced balsamic vinegar sauce offered at La Cascina. Here Pinot’s acidity and fragrance both stand up to the reduced balsamic sauce, which, although acidic, is sweet to the taste as well as complementing the sa lmon’s meaty and oi ly qua l i-t ies . (Ava i l able f rom Joi ntek , www.jointekfinewines.com)

One to quaff2 0 0 4 D e Ma r t i no “ L eg ado Reserva” Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile (RMB 139) De Martino, a Chilean pioneer, was the first winery to export what is now a Chilean staple grape, Carmenère. Dark purple to black in color, the nose has lashings of blackcurrant and pleasant oak followed by a robust palate of strong fruit, chewy tannins and nice length. An appropriately fruit-driven, savory wine for hearty hamburger dishes in most forms. This wine’s rich fruit, hefty tannic structure and savory oak offsets 25 Degrees’ classic hamburger ac-companied by pickles and relishes. (Available from Jebsen, www.jebsen-finewines.com)

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SUPER TUBERSDon’t underestimate the turnip

text and photo by Xiyun Yang

I didn’t go to the market looking to buy a tuber.I went to the market looking for ways to extend the fleeting

days of summer – maybe find something bright and flowery, green and new – but I came home with a tuber. I’m not sure how this happened, but somewhere between the bamboo shoots and the dark red summer tomatoes, I saw these giant, almost monstrously white and heavy roots.

Tubers are afterthoughts, side dishes, bridesmaid to the bride, like potatoes are to meat, as Robin is to Batman. Their round and chubby bodies are best an-thropomorphized as fat babies … starchy, fat babies. They are the languid foods of bitter winters from the very furthest reaches of the Northern Hemisphere.

In Chinese, tubers are called bailuobo (白萝卜), or white carrot, while normal carrots are called huluobo (胡萝卜), which, as a child, I thought was strange for a carrot to have the surname Hu (hu means “from a foreign country”). The traditional Chinese way of cooking the turnip is either slowly stewing with meat into soup or stir-frying with soy sauce. Either way, the trick to a well-cooked tuber is dealing with its bitter bite – slow cooking does the trick. The kind of “ slow cooking” that no one has time for except on rainy weekends when you can’t leave the house.

You could go the liangban or cold plate/salad route and take the bitterness head on. Slice it in an extra thin julienne that almost re-sembles slivers, then toss it with a mild rice vinegar and sugar, let it soak for a bit and add it to whatever greens and salad accoutrements you happen to be yearning for. But if you’re not in the rabbit-food mood, give in to default tuber mode: large chunks of meat plus large chunks of tuber. If it just so happens to be a rainy Sunday afternoon, go for a beef stew with extra tubers – large chunks of

sautéed onions, garlic, carrots, turnips, potatoes, and beef. Chuck a bottle of Guinness in for good measure. Stew really slowly for a really long time and change the name to something more appetiz-ing before serving.

Since I don’t have a real oven here in Beijing, my mini-oven had to work overtime. The end result wasn’t the golden crust I was quite looking for, but my 12-inch grill toaster gave an admirable effort. The trick is not to overcrowd, to roast in batches, and to be generous with the olive oil. A quick blanch mutes the bitterness of the turnips and cuts down on

roasting time. You can’t go wrong serving it with roasted chicken, maybe even some caramelized onions to even out the tones. Leave it in the fridge to toss it cold with a salad the next day. You might not even need dressing.

Roasted Turnips with Spiced Orange Glaze1 small new ginger root, or just normal ginger

1 cup orange juice

1 cinnamon stick, optional

1 star anise

1 large white turnip

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut half of a ginger root, and

peel. Crush it into a few smaller pieces. Set in a pan with orange juice

and spices (cinnamon and star anise). Boil until reduced to a syrup con-

sistency. Discard ginger. Set aside. Meanwhile, clean and peel turnip.

Cut into large wedges. Blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes. Pat dry.

Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in (toaster) oven for 25-35

minutes, depending on size. Toss while warm with orange juice. Serve

at room temperature or cold.

Serves 3-4

Their chubby bodies are best anthropomorphized as fat

babies … starchy, fat babies


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LAMB-TASTICChef Gassano Barhoumeh on the miracle of mutton

by Jessica Wang

The natural elegance of lamb requires little dressing up to bring out its versatile charac-teristics. It’s not as fussy as beef or chicken, both of which require very precise cook-ing temperatures – overcooking these can lead to flavorless meat that is as tough as

rubber tires. In fact, a simple rubdown and some baking can yield a very delicious dish (such the lamb knuckle recipe below).

“Chinese lamb is the best lamb I’ve ever tasted,” says Gassano Barhoumeh, chef and pro-prietor of Za’atar, a Middle Eastern restaurant in Shunyi. “Because it’s halal, there’s no blood in the veins so it’s cleaner to cook with,” he adds as he massages seasoning on a hunk of meat, explaining how he sources lamb from Inner Mongolia. Lambs in the northern part of China run wild on grassy slopes for miles on end and have little fat because they’re grass-fed. And since the farmers want to turn over profit as quickly as possible, the lambs never grow very large, making the meat young and tender.

Having grown up in Jordan, Barhoumeh says, “Lambs in the Middle East are poorly fed because they grow in desert conditions.” Their meat is not as flavorful because they are not fed on grass. In other parts of the world, lamb meat is expensive. In the United States, lamb can cost up to RMB 90 per pound (about 0.5kg), compared to the RMB 18 per pound that you find in Beijing’s Muslim quarter of Niujie, where every shop displays freshly slaughtered meat in its window front.

When preparing lamb, make sure to trim off excess external fat since this is what gives the meat a gamy and grassy smell – seasoning with pungent vegetables such as onion, garlic, and leeks can mask some of that odor. Strong and flavorful herbs and spices such as rosemary, thyme, cumin, and cinnamon work beautifully as well.

Oven Roasted Lamb Knuckle

Clean off lamb knuckle, making sure that most of the fat is trimmed off. Rub knuckle with onion, garlic, oil,

and other seasonings in a pan. Bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 2.5 hours. Flavor with gravy of choice and

serve. Side dishes that pair well are mashed sweet potatoes, grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes.

1 lamb knuckle (about 5-7

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1 medium onion (diced)

4 garlic cloves (chopped)

Olive oil

1 tbsp coriander

1 tbsp dill

1 tbsp cinnamon

1 tbsp cardamom

1 tbsp cloves

1 tbsp sumac

1 tbsp turmeric

1 tbsp white pepper

1 tbsp black pepper

1 tbsp salt

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AFRICANNorth African cuisine leans towards Middle Eastern, while West African emphasizes starches, gravies, spices and grilled meats.

Casablanca Exposed brick walls and red plushy sofas remind us anything but Casablanca, however this is one of the cheapest places to grab a drink and a bite to eat in Houhai. Menu consists of mainly North African fare with a Chinese twist. Daily 11am-1am. 14 Houhai Nanyan (cross southwest over Yingding Qiao and turn right), Xicheng District. (6613 1929) 卡萨布兰卡, 西城区后海西海南沿14号

Moro Flavor tagines, couscous, and tapas, all made with market fresh, authentic ingredients. But with only 25 seats in this blink-and-you-will-miss-it spot, res-ervations are a must. 8 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8448 8250, 130 1112 8039) 朝阳区新源南路8号

Pili Pili Perhaps Beijing’s first African-themed restaurant and bar, Pili Pili has the air of a grass hut about it and stocks some African related knick-knacks. Daily 11am-10pm (after 10pm, bar remains open). In Oriental Qicai World, near Nüren Jie, Chaoyang District. (8448 3372, 8448 4332) 比利必利, 朝阳区莱泰花街星吧路

Ras Ethiopian Cuisine Sit at a mesob and eat injera bread dipped in kitfo, ye’siga we’t and ye’shiro while you enjoy live dance and music performances and a coffee ceremony. Good service, authentic food, and a great atmosphere make for a heady culinary experience. Daily 10am-11pm. 14 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (8479 8388) 北京第一家埃赛俄比亚餐厅, 朝阳区将台路14号

Turay’s Place Traditional African cuisine in a modest setting. Daily noon-midnight. 41 Xingfuercun (100 meters north of Shiyuan Elementary school), Chaoyang District. (6416 0600) 朝阳区幸福二村41号(实验小学往北100米,往左拐)

AMERICANThis culinary tradition prizes portion size almost as much as it does ketchup, particularly when it comes to hamburgers, steaks and egg-based breakfasts. Creole/Cajun, America’s finest culi-nary strain, is well represented in Beijing.

25 Degrees Sexy Hollywood setting with sizzling hot burgers and milk shakes for a magical experience. Just know that the experience won’t come cheap. Daily 24 hrs. 7A Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 3600) 25°, 朝阳区工体西路7A

All-Star Sports Bar & Grill Boasting 65 plasma screens and tons of sound equip-ment, sports fanatics have a place for fine burgers, tacos, pastas and steaks. Offers include RMB 50 set lunches (2 courses and a soft drink) from 11am-2pm Mon-Fri, and RMB 198 (covers free flow alchohol) All-Star weekend brunch, 1-4pm Sat-Sun. Daily 24 hours. Building 5, 1/F, Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuanlu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6999) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号Solana蓝色港湾国际商区 5-1

The American Cafe No-nonsense Ameri-can-style diner serves up hearty burgers, pizza, sizeable salads and breakfast plates in a cozy environment next door to Evolu-tion Fitness at Blue Castle Apartments. Features ESPN on overhead screens. Beijing’s best-kept brunch secret. Free delivery. Daily 7am-10pm. 1/F (behind Evo-lution Fitness), Blue Castle Apartments, 3 Xi Dawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 7428/29) 博平咖啡, 朝阳区西大望路3号蓝堡国际公寓1层

American Steak & Eggs Affordable meals from classic American diner breakfasts to fancier dinner specials. Bottomless cups of coffee and North American style give it a distinctly authentic feel. 1) 7am-9.30pm. Next to Mingduyuan Residential Com-plex, Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 7118); 2) Daily 6.30am-midnight. Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai (directly north of the Friendship Store, one traffic light west of Silk Market), Chaoyang District. (6592 8088/8788) www.steakeggs.com.cn 喜来中北美西餐, 1) 顺义区后沙峪西白辛庄名都园旁边; 2) 朝阳区建国门外秀水南街(友谊商店北面, 秀水西边第一个红绿灯)

The Astor Grill Succulent steaks and beautifully presented dishes in a newly renovated swish atmosphere. Check out the rooftop terrace and seafood BBQ. Dinner daily, 5-10.30pm, lunch Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm. 3/F, St. Regis Hotel Apartments, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie,

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Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2637) 艾斯特扒房, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部饭店公寓3层

Blue Frog Massive portions will give Americans the hometown fuzzies – chow down on their self-proclaimed “Best Burger in China” and see for yourself whether bigger is indeed better. They also feature friendly wait staff, a sizable drinks menu, outdoor patio, kid’s playroom, and Wi-Fi. 1) Daily 10am-late. S4-30, 3/F, Tower 4, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 4030); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. Europlaza L312, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District. (8046 6337) 蓝蛙, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北路19号4号楼3层S4-30; 2) 顺义区天竺镇欲翔路99号北京欧陆时尚购物中心(欧陆广场)L312室

Chef To Go An American & European Deli that serve roast chicken, Australian beef steaks & roasts, grilled & marinated vegetables, organic vegetables from farm ripe tomatoes to hand picked basils. Daily 9am-10pm. B/F Market Place, 87 Jianguo Lu (beside China Central Place), Chaoyang District. (6591 8676, [email protected]) 朝阳区建国路87号 (华贸中心旁边)

Chef Too Billing itself as a friendly neigh-borhood joint, Chef Too impresses with its smart interior and well-trained staff. Voted “outstanding new restaurant” and “best steak” in our 2008 Readers Restau-rant Awards. Tue-Fri 11am-2pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-3pm, Tue-Sat 5.30-10.30pm, closed Mondays and Sunday dinner. Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu (north of the original Goose and Duck), Chaoyang District. (6591 8676) 美西西餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳公园西路枣营南里小区东门南侧

Element Fresh American food isn’t all about fatty steaks and burgers. It can be healthy such as the offerings in Element Fresh. They have hearty salads, smoothies, and sandwiches for the health-conscious. Mon-Fri10am-late, Sat-Sun 8am-late. S8-31,Bldg 8, 19 Sanlitun, Chaoyang District. (6417 1318) 新元素, 朝阳区三里屯19号,三里屯VILLAGE南区,8号楼?,S8-31单元

Eudora Station Bar and Restaurant Res-taurant downstairs, bar and wine tasting upstairs - Eudora is a very serviceable (if oddly named) food and drink establish-ment. No great risks were taken in design or decor, but there is a solid feeling of quality about the place that may make it a standby for locals just looking for a spot to spend the evening. Daily 9am-2am. 6 Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6437 8331) 亿多瑞站, 朝阳区芳园西路6号

Grandma’s Kitchen Sandwiches, gravy-based dinners and high-powered desserts from middle America. Stencilled walls and grandma’s hospitality. Voted “Best Brunch” in 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) 10am-11.30pm. 5/F Wudaokou

Shopping Mall, Haidian District. (6266 6105); 2) Daily 7.30am-11pm. 1-2/F, Bldg B, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 3055/3056); 3) Daily 7.30am-11.30pm. 11A Xiushui Nan-jie, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. (6503 2893); 4) Daily 8am-10.30pm. 47-2 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6528 2790) 祖母的厨房, 1) 海淀区五道口商业中心5层; 2) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外SohoB座1-2层; 3) 朝阳区建国门外秀水南街甲11号(友谊商店后面); 4) 东城区南池子大街47-2号

The Grill Steaks and seafood grilled on an open flame with a Scandinavian twist. The stylish atmosphere is suitable for busi-ness dinners and sealing the deal. Daily 6-10.30pm. Radisson SAS Hotel Beijing, 6A Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (5922 3388) 北京皇家大饭店, 朝阳区北三环东路甲6号

Hard Rock Cafe Burgers, pastas, desserts, cover bands and those ubiquitous T-shirts. Daily 11.30am-2am. 1/F, Landmark Towers, 8 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6590 6688 ext 2571) 硬石餐厅, 朝阳区东三环北路8号亮马河大厦西大堂

Hungry Horse You won’t go hungry here. Besides the bountiful offerings of burg-ers, pastas and pizzas, we can recommend the satisfying Reuben and French dip sandwiches – just don’t go expecting pure authenticity. Daily 9am-10pm. Stall 107, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Kaifa District, Shunyi District. (8046 5519) 红马美国餐厅, 顺义区天竺开发区荣祥广场107

Let’s Burger D101a, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5208 6036) 朝阳区三里屯北街81号那里花园D101a

Mrs Shanen’s Bagels Beijing’s best bagels. Also offers Brooklyn-style thin-crust pizza, as well as sandwiches and delivery. Mon-Fri 7.30am-8pm, Sat-Sun 7.30am-8.30pm. 5 Kaifa Jie, Xibaixinzhuang (next to Capital Paradise), Shunyi District. (8046 4301) 单太太贝谷面包房, 顺义区西白辛庄开发街5号 (紧邻名都园)

One East on Third Modern American cui-sine with the largest selection of US wines in Beijing. Their good value-for-money set lunch (RMB 120, two courses) consists of delicate dishes that won’t send you to sleep when you get back to the office. Daily noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5865 5000 ext 5030) 东方路一号, 朝阳区东方路1号希尔顿酒店2层

Outback Steakhouse Not Australian, but made up to feel like it. Yankee-sized portions with prices to match. Their signature appetizer is a massive onion thrown in the deep fryer. 1) Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. Inside north gate of Workers’ Stadium, on the left, Chaoyang District. (6506 5166); 2) Daily 11am-11pm. 1/F, Beijing Hotel, east side of Tower A, Dongcheng District. (6528 2858) 澳拜客, 1) 朝阳区工人体育场北门内东侧; 2) 东城区北京饭店1层

Peter’s Tex-Mex Grill The mighty Lone Star state rises again! With a menu offer-ing burritos, fajitas and enchiladas, this eatery pays tribute to Texas’ enduring popularity. Daily 7.30am-11.30pm. 1) 88A International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8532 2449); 2) Boutique 2, Hairun International Con-dominium, 2B Jiangtai Lu (southeast of Holiday Inn Lido Hotel), Chaoyang District. (5135 8187, 8627 3734) 彼德西餐, 1) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部88A; 2) 朝


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Sizzler Enjoy unlimited trips to the salad bar along with steaks, seafood, ribs and other grilled treats at this American chain. 1) Daily 11am-11pm. FF16, Food Forum, B1/F, The Malls at Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District. (8518 6315); 2) Daily 11am-10.30pm. B1/F, Grand Pacific Mall, 133 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6651 5283); 3) Daily 11am-10.30pm. 2/F, Wangjing Mall, 33 Guangshun Bei-dajie, Chaoyang District. (6471 3876); 4) Daily 11am-10.30pm. Anzhen Hual-ian Department store, 2/F, Anzhen Xili, Chaoyang District. (6441 9996); 5) Daily 11am-10.30pm. 102 Beilishi Lu (west of Fuchengmen Hua Lian Department store), Xicheng District. (6835 0610); 6) Daily 11am-10.30pm. International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Daijie (next to the St Regis Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6532 0475) 时时乐, 1) 东城区东方新天地1区地铁层食通天大街FF16商铺; 2) 西城区君太百货地下一层; 3) 朝阳区望京广顺北大街嘉茂购物中心二层; 4) 朝阳区安贞西里华联商厦2层; 5) 西城区北礼士路102号阜成门华联商场西侧; 6) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号(国际俱乐部旁边)

Smallville Jumbo-sized comic book post-ers and a board game nook create a fun atmosphere in which to enjoy traditional North American comfort food. The adjoin-ing library, the BookMark, makes it all the more cozy. Tue-Sun 8am-8pm. 3 Kaifa Jie, Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 5448) 顺义区后沙峪西白辛庄开发街3号

The Texan Bar and Grill Good ol’ Tex-Mex food and steaks in a saloon-type setting in the Lido mini-mall. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Jichang Lu, Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 6688 ext 1849) 德克萨斯扒房, 朝阳区机场路将台路丽都大酒店1层

TGI Friday’s White collar hangout ex-ports American-style burgers, salads, “Mexican” food and desserts. 1) Daily 11.30am-midnight. Bldg C, Beijing Inter-national Plaza, 19 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8526 3388); 2) Daily 11.30am-midnight. 9-2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0880); 3) Daily 11am-11.30pm. Beijing Friendship Hotel, 1 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District. (6849 8738) 星期五餐厅, 1) 朝阳区建国门外大街19号国际大厦C座; 2) 西城区金城坊街9-2号; 3) 海淀区中关村南大街1号北京友谊宾馆

Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q This carnivore-friendly restaurant has packed all its authentic high-plains kitsch flown in from the Lonestar State. Daily 9am-midnight. 14 Dongdaqiao Lu, on the corner of Guan-ghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6591 9161) www.timsbarbq.com Tim’s 熏烤房, 朝阳区东大桥路14号贵友大厦正北200米

Tim’s Texas Roadhouse The sister venue of Tim’s Texas BBQ replicates what the name suggests: every corner is covered in Lone Star State memorabilia, and like any roadhouse, it comes with a pool table, dartboards, and a stage for some good ol’ country singing. Daily 11am-late. 27 Xing-ba Lu (Nüren Jie), Chaoyang District. (6461 1141) 西部牛仔餐吧, 朝阳区星吧路27号

Union Bar & Grill S6-31, 3/F, Tower 6, San-litun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 9117) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village6号楼3层S6-31

BAKERIES & DELISThe legacy of the Earl of Sandwich: Meat be-tween pieces of bread. Stock up on bread, cold cuts and other goodies at these import shops.

21 Cake Incredibly delicious square cakes, with creative presentations and top-notch ingredients. Delivery only. Don’t forget you must order five hours in advance. If you order 24 hours in advance you get a 5% discount. If the location of delivery and payment are in separate locations, be prepared to pay an extra RMB 10. (65752121, [email protected]) www.21cake.com

Awfully Chocolate Their scrumptious choc-olate cakes are to die for – rich in taste yet moist and light. Take your time and try all three flavors: original chocolate cake, banana chocolate cake and the rum and cherry chocolate cake. Daily 10am-9pm. Rm 108, Bldg 2, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 5826) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场2号楼108

Bento & Berries Sporting a bright and trendy design (from the same firm behind Centro), the combination bakery, cafe and deli-takeout offers food and drink as diverse as its target customers. But the real appeal remains in its daytime draws: free delivery (if you’re located within 500 meters of the Kerry Centre), a selection of English-language newsstand magazines and newspapers, and, of course, wireless Internet. Mon-Fri 7am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am-7pm. 1/F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833 ext 45) 缤味美食屋, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心饭店1层

Boucherie Michel French butchery serv-ing up quality cuts of meat and freshly roasted chickens. Head upstairs to the new restaurants to try their steaks. 9am-9pm. Bldg 1, Jiezuo Dasha, Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6417 0489, [email protected]) 米歇尔肉店, 朝阳区幸福村中路杰座大厦1号楼

Comptoirs de France Offers a variety of freshly baked rolls, baguettes, and loaves of bread alongside tempting pastries and chocolates. Daily 7am-9pm. 1) L-111 Europlaza 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District. (8046 6309); 2) Rm 102, 1/F, Bldg 15, China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5480); 3) 1/F, East Lake Club, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6461 1525) 法派, 1) 顺义区裕翔路99号天竺镇欧陆广场L111室; 2) 朝阳区建国路89号华贸中心15号楼102; 3) 东城区东直门外大街35号东湖俱乐部1层

German Food Center The name says it all. Think sausages and sauerkraut. Daily 9.30am-7pm. 15 Zaoying Beili, Maizid-ian (800m east of Nongzhanguan Beilu), Chaoyang District. (6591 9370) 德国食品店, 朝阳区麦子店枣营北里15号,长城饭店南侧农展馆北路往东走800米路北

Gourmet Corner Stocks gourmet deli items including sandwiches, pasta and salads, as well as a wide array of confectionery and chocolates. Daily 8am-9pm. West Wing 1/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 43) 美食店, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国贸中心中国大饭店西楼1层

Kempi Deli Some of the best bread, cakes and desserts in town. Next time you want a birthday cake, try their incredible Black Forest chocolate cake. Discounts after 9pm everyday. Daily 7am-11pm. 1/F Kempinski Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5741) 凯宾美食廊, 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店1层

Lido Deli Come for sausages, smoked salmon, pates, select wines and famous Harbin black caviar. 7am-9pm. Lido Hotel, Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 6688 ext 1542) 丽都熟食店, 朝阳区机场路丽都假日饭店

Paris Patisserie Wide selection of cakes and pastries. Daily 7am-11pm. 2 Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0258) 巴黎派蒂斯, 朝阳区枣营路29号好运街A5

Schlotzsky’s Texas-based chain of sand-wich shops specializing in unique spongy-textured, oven-baked bread. Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm. 1) 2/F


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Treats Treat yourself to an extensive range of signature cakes, pastries, pies and handmade chocolates, or try their specialty sandwiches, rolls and panni’s. 1) Daily 6.30am-8pm. 2/F The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888); 2) Daily 6am-9pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7812) 美食, 1)西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层; 2) 朝阳区新源南路1 号

BEIJINGThe capital’s culinary history reflects the diver-sity of its residents though most dishes feature large portions and rich sauces. See also: Beijing Duck.

Beijing Courtel This beautiful courtyard hotel will take your breath away. 6407 6799, Fax 6405 9575. Courtyard 8, And-ingmen Xidajie, Dongcheng District. ([email protected]) www.courtel.cn/en 北京院子酒店, 东城区安定门西大街8号院

Fu Jia Lou This perennially packed res-taurant specializes in old Beijing faves: noodles, soups and cold dishes. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 23 Dongsishitiao (200m west of Poly Plaza), Dongcheng District. (8403 7831) 福家楼, 东城区东四十条23号, 保利大厦西200米

Hong Bin Lou Daily 11am-2pm, 5-8.45pm. 11 Zhanlan Guan Lu (at the intersection of Baiwanzhuang), Xicheng District. (6899 2569) 鸿宾楼, 西城区展览馆11号（百万庄路口）

Hot Bean Cooperative Run by a group of hip youngsters, the whimsical hand-paint-ed walls and a big old tree in the middle of their courtyard make for a pleasant place to chill, but it’s the chicken wings that are the main draw. Daily 5pm till last customer leaves. Just inside Chaodou Hutong, corner of Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (8401 6165) 炒豆合作社, 东城区交道口南大街炒豆胡同

Huguosi Xiaochidian Traditional Beijing snacks served by this popular, hygienic, laozihao (historical brand). 1) Daily 6am-8pm. 180 Dianmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. (6404 2946); 2) Daily 5am-9pm. 93 Huguosi Dajie, Xicheng District. (6618 1705) 护国寺小吃店, 1) 西城区地安门外大街180号; 2) 西城区护国寺大街93号

Jiumen Xiaochi Taste some of the best of Beijing’s traditional snacks at this col-lection of laozihao snack stalls, most of which were originally located in Qianmen but have been forced to relocate due to most of the area being chai’d. Daily 10.30am-1.30pm, 5.30-9pm. 1 Xiaoyou Hutong, Xicheng District. (6402 5858) 九门小吃, 西城区孝友胡同1号

Kaorou Wan Specializes in Hui-style grilled beef, lauded by the likes of Puyu and Guo Moruo. Daily 10.30am-9.30pm. 1) 9 Wanquanhe Lu, Haidian District. (6257 6888); 2) 58 Nanlishi Lu, Xicheng District., Xicheng District. (6802 8180) 烤肉宛, 1) 海淀区万泉庄路9号; 2) 西城区南礼士路58号

Lao Beijing Zhajiangmian Charming wait staff efficiently attend to diners as they slurp on delicious saucy noodles enough to feed three people, all for only RMB 9. Voted “Best Value” by our editors in the 2008 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 29 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Chongwen District. (6705 6705) 老北京炸酱面, 崇文区崇文门外大街

Noodle Bar This hip 12-seat bar is not your everyday mianguan’r. The ingredients are excellent, and the agile kung-fu chefs will capture your attention with their noodle-pulling skills. Daily noon-midnight. Court-yard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6501 1949) 面吧, 朝阳区工体北路4号院

Shaguo Ju 300-year-old restaurant spe-cializes in shaguo casserole dishes. Daily 6.30am-10pm. 1) 40 Shuangyushu Dongli, Haidian District. (8213 6710); 2) 60 Xisi

Nandajie, Xicheng District. (6602 1126) 砂锅居, 1) 海淀区双榆树东里40号; 2) 西城区西四南大街60号

The Roadhouse at Mutianyu Fantastic Great Wall views and hearty Chinese country food including fresh rainbow trout. Weekends and holidays 11am-3pm, or by prior appointment. 12 Mutianyu Vil-lage, Huairou District. (6162 6506) www.roadhouseatmutianyu.com 大路馆儿, 怀柔区慕田峪村12号

Wenyu Nailao Regulars of this Beijing dairy snack outlet include tough old men who stride into the little store for their daily fix. The owners of Wen Yu are descendents of cooks from the imperial kitchens. 49 Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District. (6405 7621) 文宇奶酪店, 东城区南锣鼓巷49号

Yuebin Restaurant Beijing’s first privately-owned restaurant post-1949 is also one of its finest. Don’t miss the guota doufu he (wok tofu boxes) and ganshao huangyu (fried yellow croaker). Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 43, 31 Cuihua Hutong (opposite the main gates of the National Museum of Art), Dongcheng District. (6524 5322) 悦宾饭馆, 东城区翠花胡同43，31号

BEIJING DUCKAuthentic oven-roasted Beijing duck is sliced into about 120 pieces and served with plum sauce, fresh spring onions and pancakes.

Bian Yi Fang This “laozihao” (time-honored brand) restaurant, whose first branch is located in the historic Qian-men area, has been serving up some of the capital’s finest duck (RMB 138) since 1855, and boasts its own special slow roast technique for more mouth watering results. 1) Daily 11am-9pm. 73 Tiantan Donglu, Chongwen District. (6702 0904); 2) Mon-Fri 10.30am-2pm, 4.30-9pm; Sat-Sun 10.30am-9pm. 6 Beisanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8208 1019, 6201 6699 ext 3188); 3) Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F, Hade-men Hotel, 2 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Chongwen District. (6712 0505, 6711 2244) www.bianyifang.com 便宜坊, 1) 崇文区天坛东路73号; 2) 朝阳区北三环中路6号; 3) 崇文区崇文门外大街甲2号哈德门饭店1层

Claire’s Roast Duck (formerly Mimi’s Roast Duck) Pretty good and pretty cheap: a whole duck costs RMB 68. Don’t miss the steamed beef rolls (RMB 25). Good serv-ice but drab decor. Convenient for Lido denizens. 9.30am-Midnight. 5 Hairun Int’l Apts, Shop 5, Chaoyang District. (5135 8353) 咪咪香, 朝阳区海润国际公寓底商5号

Da Dong Roast Duck Da Dong’s reputa-tion was built on its original Tuanjiehu branch, but the newer Nanxincang spot adds decorative class to the classic Da Dong ducks (RMB 158-178), which have a reputation for being among the very best in the city. Voted “Best Beijing Duck” and “Best Chinese Restaurant of the Year” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 1-2/F, Nanxincang International Plaza, 22A Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (5169 0329); 2) Bldg 3, Tuanjiehu Beikou, Dongsanhuan Lu, SE corner of Changhong Qiao, Chaoyang District. (6582 2892/4003) 北京大董烤鸭店, 1) 东城区东四十条甲22号南新仓国际大厦1~2楼(立交桥西南角); 2) 朝阳区团结湖北口3号楼, 东三环长虹桥东南角

Duck de Chine Decked out with industrial chic concrete flooring and a high, wood-beamed ceiling, this restaurant brings Chinese and French duck-roasting tradi-tions together on the same menu. 11am-9pm. Courtyard 4,Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6501 1949) 全鸭季, 朝阳区工体北路4号院

King Roast Duck Very popular duck joint so don’t forget to make reservations. Try the duck livers and minced duck wrapped in iceberg lettuce. 1) Daily 10am-9.30pm. 24 Jianguomenwai Dajie, west side of Scitech Plaza, Chaoyang District. (6515 6908); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 1 Minzuyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6204 2648) 鸭王烤鸭店, 1) 朝阳区建国门外大街24号赛特西边; 2) 朝阳区民族园路1号

Li Kang Don’t come for the kaoya “experi-ence.” Instead come for the good duck and tasty homestyle food. Not one of the

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both business lunches and private din-ing. Daily 6.30am-11pm. 2/F, Park Plaza, 97 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. ((8522 1999 ext 3621/3623)) 丽坊, 东城区金宝街97号丽亭酒店2层

Cafe Cha A sumptuous buffet featuring sushi and sashimi, pastas, pizzas, Thai laksas, tandoori specialities and incredible a Their dessert section. Daily lunch buffet 11.30am-2.30pm, dinner buffet 5.30-9.30pm. Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 2715) 咖啡Cha, 海淀区紫竹院路29号香格里拉饭店

Café O2 Grab a quick bite from the a la carte menu or stay for a elaborate buffet, this place is complete with an extensive wine selection. Daily 6am-11pm. 8 Beichen Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8437 1188) 朝阳区北辰西路8号院4号楼

East 33 Oriental mystique and Western chic meet both in cuisine and design in this restaurant which offers brick oven pizzas and crisp Peking Duck on the same menu. A lively open-plan kitchen anchors the main dining room. Daily 6am-10pm. Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 Dongchangan Jie, Dongcheng District. (6526 3388 ext 5171) 东三十三, 东城区东长安街33号北京饭店莱佛士

Essence A casual chic all-day eatery offers market-fresh daily menus and internation-al buffets with Asian & Western delights. Daily 24 Hours. Lobby Level of Crowne Plaza Beijing, 48 Wangfujing Avenue, Dongcheng District. (6513 3388 ext 3) 西餐厅, 东城区王府井大街48号国际艺苑皇冠假日酒店内

Golden Jaguar Dive into mountains upon mountains of food at this buffet extrava-ganza, which bills itself as an “interna-tional cuisine collection.” Lunch is RMB 198, dinner RMB 238 (5-8pm) and RMB 198 (8-10.30pm). Kids under 120cm are half-price, and those under 70cm eat free. Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm. 1) 2/F, Wangfu Shiji Dasha, Donganmen Dajie (opposite China Chil-dren’s Art Theater), Dongcheng District.

cheapest ducks in town, but certainly one of the best. Daily 9am-9.30pm. Gongti Nanlu, across from the Gongti swimming pool, Chaoyang District. (6552 3818) 利康烤鸭, 朝阳区工体南路游泳池对面

Liqun Roast Duck Restaurant Somewhat off the beaten path, Li Qun serves quality ducks (RMB 138) in a traditional Beijing courtyard and is well worth the trek out to Qianmen. To spare yourself a lengthy wait – for your duck as well as a table – reserve and order in advance if pos-sible. Editor’s choice for the “Best Duck” in our 2008 Restaurant Awards. Daily 10am-10pm. 11 Beixiangfeng, Zhengyi Lu, northeast of Qianmen, Dongcheng Dis-trict. (6705 5578) 利群烤鸭店, 东城区前门东大街正义路南口北翔凤胡同11号

Made in China Don’t let the hotel environs throw you – this stylish joint on the first floor of the Grand Hyatt boasts a con-temporary take on Northeastern Chinese cuisine (Dongbei cai), along with some the city’s finest roast duck (RMB 238/whole duck, RMB 148/half). Winner of “Best Beijing Duck” in our 2008 Restaurant Awards. This open-kitchen restaurant is a must-go. Daily 7-10am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 1/F Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6510 9608) 长安一号, 东城区东长安街1号东方广场北京东方君悦大酒店1层

Quan Ju De A name synonymous in Beijing with roast duck, Quan Ju De’s celebrated birds (RMB 198 per duck) have passed through the mouths of visitors from Fidel Castro to Richard Nixon over the years. The original branch still serves duck by the tourist busload. The Haidian branch has the best wine list. 1) Daily 10.30am-9.30pm. 57 Di’anmen Xidajie, Xicheng District. (6612 8557, 6617 1570); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 4.30-9pm. 9 Shuaifuyuan Hutong, Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6525 3310); 3) Daily 11am-9pm. Three traffic lights north of Beichen Shop-ping Mall, Chaoyang District. (6480 1686); 4) Daily 10.30am-10pm. 2A Dongsanhuan Beilu, 1/F Jingxin Dasha, Chaoyang Dis-trict. (6466 0896); 5) Daily 11am-9pm. 6/F, Xiushui Dasha, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5169 9058/9) 全聚德, 1) 西城区地安门西大街57号; 2) 东城区王府井大街帅府园胡同9号; 3) 朝阳区北辰购物中心向北第三个红绿灯; 4) 朝阳区东三环北路甲2号京信大厦1层; 5) 朝阳区东大桥路8号秀水大厦6层

Tianwaitian Roast Duck Restaurant Daily 10am-2pm, 4.30-10pm. 1) Dongzhimen-wai, Hujiayuan Xiaoqu, Dongcheng Dis-trict. (6466 7132/7195); 2) 102 Beifengwo Lu, Haidian District. (6398 4391); 3) 5 Nanxingcang Dongsishitiao, Chaoyang District. (6400 2767) www.hytwt.com/in-dex.asp 天外天烤鸭店, 1) 东城区东直门外胡家园小区内; 2) 海淀区北蜂窝路102号; 3) 朝阳区东四十条南门仓５号（军区总医院５０米）

Xiang Man Lou For duck hunters on a budget – Xiang Man Lou may not be the most spectacularly furbished of roast duckeries, but with ducks going for a mere RMB 98 it’s nevertheless a decent and low-priced place for a duck feast. Daily 11am-10pm. 19 Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6711) 香满楼, 朝阳区新源西里中街19号

Yuehai Roast Duck Restaurant Serving up delicious duck at reasonable prices, this traditional-style restaurant also serves an array of Beijing classics but watch out for those bright pink uniforms. Daily 10am-11pm. Baijiazhuang Lu (northeast corner) Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (6582 1709) 粤海烤鸭店, 朝阳区白家庄路东北角东三环

BUFFETSAroma Aroma offers five distinct cuisines: Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Southeast Asian, and Western favorites. Extensive buffet counters or a la carte menu avail-able all day every day. Daily 6.30-10.30am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8777) 香溢, 朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号

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(6559 8888 ext 200); 2) 4/F, North Bldg, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang Dis-trict. (6553 8888) 金钱豹, 1) 东城区东安门大街王府世纪大厦2层(儿童剧场对面); 2) 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶大厦北楼4层

Jing A funky, minimalist, open-plan res-taurant with top-notch cuisine. Watch the chefs in action. Daily 5.30am-11.30pm. Basement of The Peninsula Beijing, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (6559 2888 ext 6714) 京, 东城区王府井街金鱼胡同8号王府半岛酒店地下1层

Momo Cafe Clever decor, excellent serv-ice, wine by the glass, gleaming buffet cooking stations, and an East-West menu makes this hotel restaurant a great place to watch life pass by. Buffet lunch RMB 158, and buffet dinner for RMB 188 (all prices subject to 15% service charge). Daily 24 hrs. 101 Jingshun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5907 6277) 朝阳区京顺路101号

Monsoon A cafe-style restaurant offer-ing an innovative selection of Asian and Western cuisines. The outgoing staff and animated food preparation in the open kitchen create a fun and casual dining experience. Daily 6-10.30am, 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. InterContinental Hotel, 11 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (5852 5888 ext 5916/5917) 季候风, 西城区金融街11号洲际酒店

Novotel Xinqiao Coffee Shop An amaz-ing buffet of creative dishes served in an airy space designed by Philippe Ol-lendorff. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 2 Dongjiaominxiang (in the lobby of the Novotel Xinqiao Hotel), Dongcheng Dis-trict. (6513 3366 ext 2001) 咖啡厅, 东城区东交民巷2号(北京新侨诺富特饭店)

Red Orange Interactive open kitchen buf-fet with fresh produce everyday. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 4/F Crowne Plaza Sun Palace (inside Yunnan Dasha), 12 Qisheng Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6452 1608) 红橙, 朝阳区北京新云南皇冠假日酒店4层

Senses A contemporary buffet and a la carte restaurant offering a unique combi-nation of Asian and international cuisine. Also features buffet displays, an open plan kitchen and live cooking stations. Daily 6am-midnight. 1/F, The Westin Bei-jing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 7810) 味, 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

Skyline Cafe At this impressive gourmet buffet located at the Kunlun Hotel, the premium food and service goes with premium prices so load up your wallets before you load up your stomach. Daily lunch buffet 12-2pm, dinner buffet 6-10pm. 1/F, Kunlun Hotel, 2 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6590 3388) 天庭咖啡厅, 朝阳区新源南路2号昆仑饭店1层

The Square Crossover between European and Asian food prepared by a French chef. Grilled fish and meats cooked on-the-spot. 1) Daily, noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm. Novotel Peace, 3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (6512 8833 ext 7609); 2) Daily noon-2pm, 6-10pm. Novotel Beijing West, 36 Haidian Nanlu, Haidian District. (8266 9999) 食坊, 1) 东城区王府井金鱼胡同3号和平宾馆; 2) 海淀区海淀南路36号

Taste Lively, cool, clean and fresh, this all-day dining restaurant come with interactive cooking stations. Healthy “super foods” corners provide all the nourishment you’ll need to get your day started. Daily 6.30-10.30am, 11.30am-

2.30pm, 5.30-11.00pm. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext 8102) 朝阳区新源南路1号朝阳威斯汀大酒店2层

The Village Cafe Daily 6.30am-11pm. The Village at Sanlitun, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5210) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼

CAFES & TEAHOUSESTwo sides of the same coin: relaxation and warm beverages.

Alba Cafe This cafe offers strong cof-fee and freshly baked pastries, pasta, sandwiches, and toothsome desserts. Don’t miss the scones and the apple tarts. Daily noon-2am. 79 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6407 3730) 日光咖啡, 东城区南锣鼓巷79号

At Cafe Whimsically designed with two “bombed out” holes in a brick wall and a tree trunk bench, At Cafe provides a peaceful retreat for late-night chatting and lazy reading. Daily 11am-midnight. 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Dashanzi art district, Chaoyang District. (6438 7264) 爱特咖啡, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山子艺术区

Bocata Lunch favorite for embassy staff. The white rock terrace and well-made paninis (RMB 23-50) make this sandwich cafe a pleasant retreat when the climate is congenial. Daily 10am-midnight. 33 San-litun Lu (3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. (6417 5291) 朝阳区三里屯路33号3.3大厦对面

The Bridge Cafe Formerly a branch of Sculpting in Time, The Bridge Cafe re-mains a favorite haunt for Wudaokou area students, and it’s clear why: three levels, plenty of comfy seating, and good coffees, cakes and more at all hours, day or night. Daily 24 hours. Bldg 12, 1 Hua-qing Jiayuan, Chengfu Lu, Wudaokou, Haidian District. (8286 7026) 桥咖啡, 海淀区成府路五道口华清嘉园12号楼1号

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coffee. 1) Daily 9am-10pm. 4 Dashanzi Art District, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6432 2798); 2) Daily 9am-10.30pm. #365, 1/F, Silk Street Market, Chaoyang District. (5169 9156) 仙英咖啡, 1) 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号大山子艺术区; 2) 朝阳区秀水大厦一层东侧商铺356号

Cafe St. Laurent Gourmet brunch made by Chef Billy Kawaja in a relaxed setting. Sat, Sun 10.30am-3.30pm. 6 Xingfuyicun (same venue as Alfa Bar and Lounge), Chaoyang District. (6415 0161) 朝阳区幸福一村6号

Cafe Zarah Decked with sofas, photog-raphy and vases of fresh flowers, this German cafe serves cakes, soups, salads, and sandwiches from the owner’s per-sonal recipe book. Perfect for some Ger-man-style breakfast as well as lunch and dinner. Mon-Sun 10am-11pm, closed Tue. 42 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8403 9807) www.cafezarah.com 东城区鼓楼东大街42号

Chez Ai 11am-11pm. 32 Qiangliang Hutong, Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng Dis-trict. (6401 7697) 钱粮胡同32号咖啡馆, 东城区东四北大街钱粮胡同32号

Club Sandwich A spin off of Tube Sta-tion sandwich shops, this place is newly renovated with an assorted selection of sandwiches, pizzas, salads and soups. Daily 8am-10pm. 1/F, Bldg 1, Sun City, 18 Xinzhong Jie, Dongcheng District. (8447 3949) 三明治俱乐部, 东城区新中街18号阳光都市1号楼底商

Coups With fluffy, fresh-sliced loaves, ciabatta, and yummy cakes and pastries, this bakery has a selection to rival that of nearby Jenny Lou’s. Decent coffees and comfortable sofas on the Internet-enabled second floor (cable supplied) make Coups a decent place to while away an afternoon. Daily 6.30am-midnight. 3 Jianshang, Hairun International Condo-minium, 2A Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 8027) 库帕斯, 朝阳区将台路甲2号海润国际公寓公建商３号

Daskalides Belgian Chocolate Bar What’s better than dessert as the main course? Let your sweet tooth lead you to Daska-lides, which serves a wide selection of coffees, ice cream, Belgian beer, crepes, freshly baked breads and (of course) pre-mium chocolates. Daily noon-9pm. Beijing International Friendship Garden Club House, Zuojiazhung Lu, Chaoyang District. (6462 6646) 多蜜儿比利时巧克力餐厅, 朝阳区左家庄路北京国际友谊公园会所

Exquisite Bakery A wide selection of cakes and pastries that includes wedding and themed cakes. 9am-7pm. Shop 7, Riverville Square, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6450 9838) 南炉, 顺义区天竺温榆广场07店

IF Juice Beijing’s own Jamba Juice serv-ing freshly squeezed juice and smoothies every day with no added preservatives or sugar. Prices are around RMB 12-20 for 300ml bottles. Sandwiches and salads available too. Daily 7.30am-10pm. Stall 14, Bldg 11, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6533 6569) 如果, 朝阳区朝外大街6号新城国际11号楼14号商铺

Lao She Teahouse Check out Lao She’s campy Chinese vaudeville show over bot-tomless cups of tea and traditional snacks. Daily 10am-10pm. Bldg 3, Qianmen Xida-jie, Xuanwu District. (6303 6830) 老舍茶馆, 宣武区前门西大街3号楼

Mima This courtyard cafe/bar seeks to reconstruct Haidian’s old scholarly air, and infuses it with a hip design. Check out the bar made of 5,600 stacked-up books, outdoor seating and the city’s most crea-tive bathroom, designed by guru Wang Hui. Daily 10am-midnight. East gate of Yuanmingyuan (north of the parking lot), Haidian District. (8268 8003) 左右间, 海淀区圆明园东门内停车场北侧

Mucha It’s easy to lose track of time in this peaceful retreat whose hidden depths boast a spacious study-friendly backroom and private chambers featuring mock opium beds for debauched lounging. Daily 11am-midnight. 6 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 2059) 木茶, 朝阳区工体西路6号

Neverland Cafe White sofas, bold greens

and natural lighting brighten up this pricey, minimalist cafe. Text 139 1189 8357 to see your message floating on the second-floor screen, and don’t miss the thoughtful bookstore in the basement. Daily 10am-11pm. Rm 1314, Bldg 19, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 5369, 5820 6125) www.onewaystreet.cn 单向街无何有咖啡, 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场19号楼1314

Panino Teca This casual-chic cafe bakes its own bread daily on the premises and then uses it to make an exhaustive variety of sandwiches. Outdoor seating is available, but even if you don’t get a chance to nab a spot, the light streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows means that wherever you sit, you’ll be in the sun. Delivery is available. Daily 8am-10.30pm. 1) 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (8454 1797); 2) Unit S2-11, Bldg 2, Sanlitun Lu (across from Aperitivo in the southern section of the Village), Chaoyang District. (6416 1416) 品味店, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号; 2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号院2号楼S2-11单元

Sandglass Cafe Opposite to 88 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6402 3529) 沙漏咖啡, 东城区南锣鼓巷88号对面

Schoolhouse Canteen The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu Great Wall serves casual Western food and affords great views of the Great Wall from its outdoor ter-race. Adding to the dining experience is Schoolhouse Glass, an art glass workshop. Thu-Tue 10am-6pm. 12 Mutianyu Village, Huairou District. (6162 6506/6287) www.schoolhousecanteen.com 小园, 怀柔区慕田峪村12号

Sculpting in Time Coffee, pasta dishes and desserts amid shelves of books and crafts. 1) Daily 8am-midnight. Stall 3A, Hairun International Apartments, 2B Jiangtai Lu (near the Lido Hotel), Chaoyang District. (5135 8108); 2) Daily 9.30am-12.30am. 50 Xiangshan Maimai Jie, Haidian District. (8259 8296); 3) Daily 9.30am-12.30am. Bldg 12, 1 Huaqing Jiayuan, Chengfu Lu, Wudaokou, Haidian District. (8286 7026); 4) Daily 9.30am-12.30am. 7 Weigongcun Lu, south gate of Beijing Institute of Technology, Haidian District. (6894 6825) www.sitcafe.com 雕刻时光, 1) 朝阳区将台路乙2号海润国际公寓3A; 2) 海淀区香山买卖街50号; 3) 海淀区成府路五道口华清嘉园12号楼1号; 4) 海淀区魏公村路7号北京理工大学南门

Sequoia Bakery and Cafe Serves up deli-style sandwiches and homemade desserts, as well as good coffee. Also delivers. Daily 8am-8pm. 44 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6501 5503) 美洲杉, 朝阳区光华路44号

Sonne Daily 7am-9.45pm. 5A Hairun In-ternational Apartments, 2A Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 7329) 索蕾, 朝阳区将台路甲2号海润国际公寓商业5A

Space for Imagination Following in the tradition of Sculpting in Time, this cof-feehouse and bar features an intimate theater showing avant-garde films every Thursday night at 6.30pm with spacious wooden floors and a good collection of books. Wudaokou’s best-kept secret. Daily 10am-2am. 5 Xiwangzhuang Shuangqing Lu, Haidian District. (6279 1280) www.hzcafe.com 盒子咖啡馆, 海淀区双清路西王庄5号

Sugar Bar Pastries and sugary delights from the in-house bakery, with a wide range of coffees. Buy one get one free on desserts during happy hour, 8-9pm daily. Daily 11am-9pm. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6501 1949) 朝阳区工体北路4号院

Taste Located in a prime position on Nanluogu Xiang, this elegantly decorated restaurant is a beautiful place to relax and sip tea but not too suitable for a gourmet meal for the food and Chinglish is a big turn-off. Daily 10.30am-2am. 106 Nan-luogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6401 7029) 咤摸, 东城区南锣鼓巷106号

Teahouse of Fu Classical teahouse with exquisite Ming/Qing furniture on the south bank of Houhai. 10.30am-midnight. Bajiao Ting (inside Houhai park, Shiqiao Dong), Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng



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Elements An open kitchen dining experi-ence featuring “pan-Asian” cuisines and other culinary styles from around the world. Daily 24 hours. 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5865 5000 ext 5020) 元素阁, 朝阳区东方路1号希尔顿酒店2层

Farm House With a long menu and gener-ous portions this incongruously named restaurant is decked out in opulent Canto style. Although the seafood is pricey, their impeccably trained wait staff offer top-notch service. Dim sum is available for lunch seven days a week. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 6/F, Sofitel Hotel, Tow-er C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu (next to Wanda International Cineplex), Chaoyang District. (8599 6666) 农圃饭店, 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座，索菲特酒店 6/F

Gui Gong Fu Impress out-of-town guests at this historical site that was the former residence of the Empress Dowager’s little brother. Specializes in tea-spiced Cantonese and Sichuan foods. Daily 10am-2pm, 5-10pm. 11 Fangjiayuan Hutong, Chaoyangmennei Nanxiaojie, Dongcheng District. (6512 7667) 贵公府, 东城区朝内南小街芳嘉园胡同11号

Herbal Cafe This is one place that doesn’t drench their food in oil, msg and salt, serves herbal soups, dim sum, and stir-fries in a comfortable and modest atmosphere. Daily 10am-10pm. 1) B02, 17 Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 4679); 2) S6-33, 3/F The Village, 19 Sanli-tun Lu, Chaoyang District. 泰和草本工坊, 1) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场10号楼B02; 2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号院3层s6-33

Horizon Good variety of Chinese dishes; classy atmosphere. Dim sum available in the afternoon only. 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 1/F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833 ext 41) 海天阁, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心饭店1层

Huang Du Typical Cantonese fare with a pleasant view of the hotel courtyard. Dai-ly 11.30am-2pm, 4-10pm. 1/F Radisson SAS Hotel, 6A Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (5922 3388 ext 3423) 皇都, 朝阳区北三环东路甲6号北京皇家大饭店1层

Huang Ting Fancy-pants Cantonese cuisine (including dim sum) amidst Ming and Qing dynasty antiques for those using the corporate credit card. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. B2/F, The Peninsula Beijing, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing Jie, Dongcheng District. (8516 2888 ext 6707) 凰庭, 东城区王府井大街金鱼胡同8号王府半岛酒店地下2层

Huang Yue A modern Cantonese restau-rant featuring fresh seafood and regional delicacies. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-10pm. Mezzanine Floor of Crowne Plaza Beijing, 48 Wangfujing Avenue, Dongcheng District. (6513 3388 ext 6) 皇悦中餐厅, 东城区王府井大街48号北京国际艺苑皇冠假日酒店内

Jewel Well presented authentic Canton-ese cuisine and signature dishes from around China. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7820) 金城阁, 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

Jia Serving top-quality Cantonese fare, the chef hails from a five star hotel in Singapore. Daily noon-2.30pm, 5.30pm-10.30pm. Inside Face bar, 26 Dongcaoy-uan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6788) 嘉, 朝阳区工体南路东草原路26

District. (6616 0725/6343) 茶家傅, 西城区德胜门内大街石桥东后海公园内八角亭

The Coffee Lobby Daily 8.30am-late. 10 Ande Lu, Dongcheng District. (6451 1453) www.thecoffeelobby.com 东城区安德路10号

Tube Station Daily 8am-midnight. 100m east of Beijing Normal University North Gate, Haidian District. (6200 4439) 站点, 海淀区北师大北门往东走100米

Village Cafe Designed by Kengo Kuma, this casual dining space offers a contem-porary take on international favorites such as grilled shark burger on Turkish bread, and couscous salad with roasted pumpkin. Buffet breakfast and a la carte lunch and dinner. Daily 6.30am-11pm. 1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, The Village at Sanlitun, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang Dis-trict. (6410 5210) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍1层

Wagas Specializing in healthy offerings such as sandwiches, salads, wraps, and pastas, Wagas offers fresh, appetizing fare that’s sure to appeal to a wide audi-ence. Daily 10am-10pm. 3/F, Joy City, 131 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (5971 6200) 沃歌斯, 西城区西单北大街131号大悦城3楼20-21号

Yuemingyuan Teahouse Traditional teahouse providing a quiet reprieve for frayed urban nerves. Wide selection of snacks and teas available. Daily 9am-midnight. 24 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6507 4661) 月明园, 朝阳区东大桥路24号

CANTONESEIncludes Chaozhou and Fujian style cuisines, as well as dim sum. Fresh ingredients, quick stir-frying and steaming are used to preserve the ingredients’ natural flavors. See also: Hakka.

Chao Fu Cheng Good dim sum served all day on the weekends. Perfect for late-ris-ers who crave Cantonese grease. Mon-Fri 10am-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-10.30pm. 108A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6566 9936) 香港潮福城大酒楼, 朝阳区建国路甲108号（摩托罗拉中心东南角）

Cypress Court 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 1/F Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven, 1 Ding’an Dongli, Fengtai District. (6762 6688) 天然居, 丰台区定安东里1号中成天坛假日酒店1层

Dragon Palace Hong Kong Chef So Moon Kam makes all the classic dishes with a contemporary twist. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388) 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

The Deluxe Restaurant A contemporary-looking place with an excellent set meal for two available only at lunch (RMB 98). Daily 10.30am-3pm, 5.30-11pm. 3/F, Com-fort Inn, 6 Gongti Beilu (west of Pacific Century Plaza), Chaoyang District. (8523 6668) 凯悦酒家, 朝阳区工体北路6号凯富酒店3楼盈科中心西侧

Dynasty Jade Garden Home-style Canton-ese cuisine, specializing in light and fresh flavors and dishes starting at RMB 35. 11.30am-11.30pm. 9A Fuchengmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. (5858 5588) 皇朝玉园, 西城区阜成门外大街甲9号国宾酒店2层

East Ocean Seafood Restaurant Authentic southern import serves up a sumptuous dim sum feast. Daily 11am-11pm. 39 Maiz-idian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6508 3482) 东海海鲜酒家, 朝阳区麦子店街39号



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Jin Ding Xuan Cantonese chain that spe-cializes in fresh and steaming baskets of dim sum. Daily 24hrs. 1) 16 Pufang Lu, across from Carrefour, Fengtai District. (6761 7161); 2) 1/F, Entrance B03, north corner of Jinyuan Shopping Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District.; 3) 15 Anhu-ixili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District.; 4) 15 Tuanjiehu Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8596 8881); 5) 77 Hepingli Xijie, Dongcheng District. (6429 6888); 6) Zaoying Nanli, Nongzhanguan Beilu, Chaoyang District. 金鼎轩酒楼, 1) 丰台区方庄蒲芳路16号 (家乐福对面); 2) 海淀区远大路1号金源时代购物中心北侧1层B03入口; 3) 朝阳区亚运村安慧西里15号; 4) 朝阳区团结湖南路15号; 5) 东城区和平里西街77号; 6) 朝阳区农展馆北路枣营南里

La Paleta Sister venue of Bellagio. The menu is light and bears a Cantonese influ-ence, with a large selection of noodles and dim sum and Hong Kong-style iced teas and coffee. Daily 10am-12am. Bldg 4, Anhuili Erqu (by the Asian Games Village), Chaoyang District. (6481 0887) 彩色盘港式茶餐厅, 朝阳区安慧里2区4号楼

Lei Garden Daily 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 3/F, Jinbao Tower, 89 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1212) 利苑, 东城区金宝街89号金宝大厦3楼

Le Parisien With an owner from Hong Kong and a kitchen serving up all things Cantonese, Le Parisien’s French connec-tion is a mystery to ponder over dinner. It’s bright and informally smart, with attentive service worthy of a Michelin star. While the food doesn’t reach those heights, it’s nevertheless delicious, with undoubted highlights such as the clay pot rice dishes. Prices average RMB 30-50 per dish. Daily 11am-4am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 4488) 富豪饭堂, 朝阳区工体北路4号院

Lijing Xuan Dine in the aroma of the rare yet beautiful red sandalwood (a wood once used only for the emperors). Private dining rooms also available that seats 12-24 people. Balcony seating overlooks lobby lounge gardens. The best place for artistically made Cantonese cuisine. Crafty dim sums set lunches only RMB 98 per per-son. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 3/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District. (8522 1789) 丽晶轩, 东城区金宝街99号北京丽晶酒店3层

Noble Court Fine Cantonese cuisine fea-turing dim sum as well as seafood dishes. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm; Sat-Sun brunch 10.30am-2.30pm. B1/F, Grand Hyatt Beijing Hotel, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 1234 ext 3822) beijing.grand.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restau-rants/index.jsp 悦庭, 东城区东长安街1号东方广场北京东方君悦大酒店地下1层

Original Kitchen Authentic Chinese cui-sine, including dishes made from secret Cantonese recipes. Daily 11am-10pm. Level 1, Tower E3, Oriental Plaza, East Chang’an Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8515 0191/2) 家合私房菜, 东城区东长安街1号东方广场东3写字楼1层

Regal Palace Chinese Restaurant Serving the culinary delights of Cantonese cuisine including a selection of live seafood, freshly made dim sum and other local specialties. Daily 10am-10.30 pm. 1/F, Days Hotel & Suites, 27 Huaweili, Chaoyang District. (8778 9888 ext 262) 秦乐宫中餐厅, 朝阳区华威里27号长安戴斯大饭店1层

Ri Chang Cheap but tasty Cantonese fare and hotpot. Try their claypot dishes. 1) Daily 9am-2am. 72 Dongdan Beidajie, Waijiaobu Kounei, Dongcheng District. (6525 1783); 2) Daily 10-2am. 8 Huayuan Donglu, Haidian District. (8203 8155); 3) Daily 24 hours. 14 Di’anmen Xidajie (op-posite Qianhai), Xicheng District. (6405 8205) 日昌, 1) 东城区东单北大街72号外交部口内; 2) 海淀区花园东路8号; 3) 西城区地安门西大街14号

Sampan Restaurant Specialties like shark’s fin soup and roast pigeon, complemented by traditional favorites and very good dim sum. Editor’s choice for the “Best Can-tonese” in our 2008 Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 10.30am-3pm, 5.30-10pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F Gloria

Plaza Hotel, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6515 8855 ext 2155) 船餐厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街2号北京凯莱酒店1层

Schiller’s Richang Part of the Schiller’s chain, these stores appear to offer the same cheap but tasty Cantonese fare and hotpot offered at the original Richang near Qianhai. 1) Daily 24 hours. West gate of Chaoyang Park (next to Annie’s), Chaoyang District. (6593 1078); 2) Daily 10am-1am. 4, Yiqu, Jing’anli, Chaoyang District. (6461 9143) 日昌席勒茶餐厅, 1) 朝阳区朝阳公园西门; 2) 朝阳区静安里1区4号

Shang Palace Authentic Cantonese cuisine in an opulent setting. Enjoy the view of the oriental garden while dining on braised abalone and tiger shark’s fin soup. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian Dis-trict. (6841 2211) 香宫, 海淀区紫竹院路29号香格里拉饭店

Sun Palace Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 4/F Crowne Plaza Sun Palace (inside Yunnan Dasha), 12 Qisheng Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6452 1608) 太阳宫, 朝阳区北京新云南皇冠假日酒店4层

Tang Palace Seafood Boat Those in the know name this as one of the best dim sum places in town. Daily 7.30am-10.30pm (dim sum until 5pm). 3/F Novotel Xinqiao Hotel, Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District. (6512 9603) 唐宫海鲜坊, 东城区东交民巷新侨饭店3楼

Upper Room Cozy cafe setting serving up Hong Kong-style classics. Daily 11am-mid-night. 6A Guanghuali, Chaoyang District. (6506 8324) 楼尚甜品小吃, 朝阳区光华里甲6 号

Yao Chi Modern in design, traditional in taste, this Cantonese restaurant’s great service and attention to details will have you back. Watch the chefs at work in the open kitchen as you chow down delicate dim sums. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 6888) 瑶池中餐厅, 朝阳区东三环中路7号

Yu Classic decor, impeccable service and delicious food makes for the right busi-ness deal environment. Reliable and excel-lent Cantonese and Sichuan food. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8888) 玉, 朝阳区建国路甲83号

ZEN Revamped Si Chou Lu reinvents the dynasty look with golden opulent tones and traditional Cantonese cuisine by Chef Mark Ko from Hong Kong. 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. Intercontinental Hotel, 11 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (5852 5888) 西城区金融街11号洲际酒店

Zen5es A mix of authentic Cantonese flavors plus original gourmet food presen-tation styles, supplemented by signature dishes from China’s other major regional cuisines - Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan, Hunan, and Zhejiang. Includes 11 private dining rooms and individual show kitch-ens. Daily 11am - 2.30pm, 5.30 - 10.30pm. 4/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext 8118) 朝阳区新源南路1号，朝阳威斯汀大酒店4层

Zhen Yi Restaurant A comfortable Canton restaurant specializing in Silkie (a breed of chicken with black skin and bones) soups that helps to cure headaches and cramps. Daily 10.30am-2pm, 5-10.30pm. 2/F, Blue Castle Club House, South Building of Blue Castle, 3 Xidawanglu, Chaoyang District. (6582 0016) 真一靓汤, 朝阳区西大望路3号蓝堡国际公寓南区蓝堡会所

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICANFrom burritos to bbq, from mole to ceviche. Includes Brazilian and Mexican cuisines.

A-Che Serves up Spanish cuisine with a Latin twist. The drinks list is rife with rum. Also look out for the set lunch special which change on a regular basis. They also host performances from a Cuban trio on weekends. Daily11-10.30pm. 28 Dongzhi-menwai Dajie (opposite the Australian Embassy), Chaoyang District. (6417 2201)



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Chaoyang District. (5867 0209) 乐道, 朝阳区朝阳公园西路1-34号（朝阳公园西门北边）

Whampoa Club Situated in one of the last siheyuan left in the Financial Street district, this beautiful restaurant is a sanc-tuary from the somber hotels and blocky granite offices. Culinary mastermind Jereme Leung transforms classic Beijing comfort food into something worthy of the sophisticated surroundings. High liv-ing comes at a price – expect to pay RMB 700 per person. Daily 11.30am-10pm. 23A Jinrong Dajie, Xicheng District. (8808 8828) 黄浦会, 西城区金融大街甲23号

Yellowstone Restaurant & Bar Located in the park in front of the hotel, diners can relax inside or outside on the terrace overlooking the park while enjoying modern and innovative cuisine, all to the sounds of live music. Daily 9-1am. Crown Plaza Park View Wuzhou, Bldg 28, 8 Beichen Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6481 7000) 朝阳区北辰东路8号

DONGBEIThick sauces and stewed dishes in large portions to combat bitter winters.

Da Dongbei Their Dongbei-style home-cooking is popular with locals. Dongbei da lapi, cold glass noodles served with a range of vegetables and shredded pork in a peanut sauce, gets special mention. 352 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6404 1375) 大东北, 东城区鼓楼东大街352号

Da Qinghua Decked out in fancy Manchu-style décor, with a diverse selection of af-fordable Dongbei dishes, this is where the homesick Dongbei-ers come for their jiao-zi fix. Also worth sampling are the donkey ribs and the Dongbei version of baijiu: hujia laojiu. Daily 11am- 11pm. 1) 1-2/F, 8 Baizhifang Xijie, Xuanwu District. (8353 9038/7); 2) 1 Pufang Lu, Fangzhuang, Fangzhuang, Fengtai District. (6768 8275, 6760 7243) 大清花, 1) 宣武区白纸坊西街8号1-2楼; 2) 丰台区方庄蒲芳路1号

Dongbei Nongjia Yuan A good place for pazhulian, soy-braised pig’s face, and xuechang, blood sausages. A dish tradi-tionally served during Chinese New Year, the sausages are more tender than tofu. 8 Huayuan Lu, Haidian District. (6237 8394) 东北农家院, 海淀区花园路8号

Dongbeiren The raucous atmosphere and warm service captures the swagger-ing spirit of Dongbei. Reserve a seat on a kang, a traditional Chinese bed, and request a folk song performance from the wait staff. Daily 11am-10pm. A1 Xinzhong Jie, Dongzhimenwai, Dongcheng District. (6415 2855) 东北人, 东城区东直门外新中街甲1号

East is Red Offers nightly song and dance routines straight out of the cultural revo-lution. Great decor and spicy fish options. Reserve in advance. Nightly floorshow at 7pm. Arrive at 6.30pm or your table will be given away. Daily 10am-9.30pm. 266 Dongwuhuan Baijialou (outside Pingfang Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6574 8289/8290) 红色经典, 朝阳区东五环白家楼266号

Tongda Ecosystem Park Housed in a 5,000sqm greenhouse, Tongda offers typical dishes from Jilin in an environ-ment atypical of the province: lush green foliage florishing in moist warm air. Daily 10am-10pm. 99 Laiguangying Lu (exit at Beigao from the Airport Expressway, go north on Jingshun Lu to the first stop-light, turn left and proceed 1,000 meters), Chaoyang District. (6431 9099, 6431 9299) 同达生态园, 朝阳区来广营东路99号机场高速路北皋出口上京顺路第一红绿灯向左转1000米

DUMPLINGSSteamed, fried or boiled flour skins stuffed with a wide assortment of meats and vegetables. Bei-jingers tend to go heavy on the vinegar dipping sauce. Also see Dongbei.

Baoyuan Jiaozi Ever wished dumplings had exteriors to match their mysteriously exciting fillings? Then head to Baoyuan for a healthful rainbow of dumplings,

www.a-che.com.cn 切加勒比海餐厅, 朝阳区东直门外大街28号

Alameda Voted “Best Place for Business Lunch” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. Contemporary cuisine with a Brazilian twist. Market-fresh prix fixe menus served in an airy, spacious setting. Catering available. Mon-Sun noon-3pm, 6-10.30pm. Sanlitun Houjie (beside the Nali Mall), Chaoyang District. (6417 8084) 朝阳区三里屯后街

Brazilian Churrascos A carnivore’s delight: charcoal-grilled chicken, beef or lamb piled high on metal skewers. Buffet table with unlimited salads and soups to com-plement the meat feast. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou, 8 Beisihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8498 2288 ext 6178) 巴西烤肉, 朝阳区北四环中路8号

Cabo Cafe Good fajitas alongside special-ties like bird’s nest soup. Daily 10am-mid-night. 24 Jianguomenwai Dajie (inside the Overseas Chinese Village courtyard), Chaoyang District. (6515 6826) 酷堡, 朝阳区建国门外大街24号华侨村内

Casa Mexicana A family-oriented estab-lishment (complete with a playroom with kiddie cartoons on TV) that serves up average Mexican fare and margaritas. Daily 11am-9.30pm. Pinnacle Plaza, 100m past Jenny Lou’s, Shunyi District. (8046 5166) 墨西哥小屋, 顺义区荣祥广场珍妮超市往前100米

El Fogoncito A popular chain restaurant back home in Mexico, El Fogoncito ap-pears to have gotten lost in Beijing while on its way to Manhattan, with its cold steel and wood interior. But what the atmosphere lacks in traditional Mexican flair, it makes up for in delicious dishes and a tequila list guaranteeing no fake alcohol. Daily 11am-midnight. D01-02, Bldg 19, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 6551) www.fogoncito.com 福客多, 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场19号楼底商D01-02

Guantanamera.com Great place for Cuban drinks and nightly salsa performances, but the food isn’t as exciting as the envi-ronment. Daily 10am-2am. East of Kuntai Royal Hotel, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5879 7510) 梅拉古巴特色餐吧, 朝阳区朝外大街昆泰嘉华酒店东侧

La Bamba This two-story restaurant and bar offers RMB 5 drink specials, hearty food, a pool table, foosball table, darts, and tv screens. Daily 11-5am. Wudaokou, East gate Huaqing Jiayuan, Haidian Dis-trict. (8286 6755) 海淀区五道口华清嘉园东门，五角星酒吧2、3层

Latin Grillhouse Pulsing with Brazilian music, this all-you-can-eat BBQ is a carni-vore’s paradise with festive environment

suitable for after-match parties and of-fice blowouts and strong caipirinhas to boot. Daily 11am-3pm, 5-11pm. C1-11, Block 1, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6126/8) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路6号蓝色港湾国际商区1号楼C1-11

Los Meches Mexican food in the heart of Shunyi. Boasts a great lakeside location, as well as commendable homemade salsa and margaritas. Daily 10.30am-midnight. Unit 3, Bldg 7, Lakeview Place, Dragon Bay Villa, Shunyi District. (8042 2270) 顺义区后沙峪镇沙浴环路7号楼3单元

The Mexican Kitchen Serves generous portions of flavorful Tex-Mex faves such as burritos, fajitas, tacos and Mexican fried ice cream. There’s a small kids’ cor-ner and kids’ menu. Home delivery also available. Mon-Thu and Sun 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10.30pm. 705 Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 4558/59) 墨西哥厨房, 顺义区天竺开发区荣祥广场705号

Mexican Wave One of the first Mexican restaurants in Beijing, found in ‘92. The Tex-Mex and Cal-Mex food is good for when you’re really craving a taste of home. Daily 11am-midnight. Dongdaqiao Lu, 200m north of Guiyou Dasha (oppo-site the Silk Market), Chaoyang District. (6506 3961) www.mexiwave.com 墨西哥风味餐厅, 朝阳区东大桥路贵友大厦（秀水街正对面）往北200米路东

Obelisco A cavernous palace for the carnivorous, this sophisticated Argentin-ian eatery boasts standout steaks and a wine list heavy with new world bottles. The building opposite the restaurant houses the Obelisco Bar. Mon-Thu 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm; Fri-Sun 11am-10pm. 1 Laiguangying Donglu (near Lane Bridge, look for the giant obelisk), Chaoyang District. (8470 1666) 阿根廷烤肉, 朝阳区来广营东路一号(机场高速4号出口京顺路右边)

CONTEMPORARY CUISINEAmethyst Fusion with a heavy influence from Southeast Asia. The purple setting is very class with flat screens to watch while dining. Daily 11am-2pm, 5.30-11pm. 1/F, 1 China View Building, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 1258) 朝阳区工体东路中国红街1号2层

Blu Lobster Voted “Best Contemporary” by our editors in the 2008 Restaurant Awards, Chef Brian McKenna will take your breath away with his watermelon gazpacho, oyster passion fruit sorbet and foie gras bon bons. From the ocean wave crystal lighting to the professional service, to the state of the art cooking tech-niques, this five-star restaurant is a must-go place in Beijing even at its expensive price. Tue-Sun 5.30pm-1am. Valley Wing 1/F, Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 6727 / 6728) 蓝韵, 海淀区紫竹院路29号北京香格里拉饭店新阁一层

Green T. House Like Alice stepping into the Mad Hatter’s Chinoiserie tea party. Voted “Best to Impress Visitors” in our 2007 Reader Restaurant Awards. Tea-infused fusion cuisine served in an impressively fanciful atmosphere. Daily noon-2.30pm, 6pm-midnight. 6 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 8310, 6552 8311) 紫云轩, 朝阳区工体西路6号

Green T House Living This suburban es-tablishment is a meticulously designed fusion of architectural styles, colors and sculptures. The complex currently func-tions as a cultural center, teahouse and restaurant serving an organic, herbal-based menu. Reservations recommended. Daily 11.30am-midnight. 318 Hegezhuang Village, Chaoyang District. (84564922 ext 8, 136 0113 7132, 136 0113 7232) www.green-t-house.com 紫云轩, 朝阳区崔各庄乡合各庄村318号

Ken De Rouge Edgy interior decor cou-pled with nouveau-Chinese food. This romantic lakeside spot is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-11.30pm. 22 Houhai Xiyan, Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District. (6402 8885) 红邸, 西城区德胜门内大街后

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Mosto Opened by Chef Daniel Urdaneta, formerly at SALT, Mosto is the Spanish word for must, unfermented grape juice. It is the next generation of Alameda – sensible food at a reasonable price. The hacienda façade leads to a smart contem-porary interior with an open kitchen and bar. It has a funky wine list at reasonable prices, well though out dishes with South American influences and a friendly staff. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. 3/F, Nali Huayuan, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6030) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园3层

Paper This sleek, urban minimalist res-taurant serves contemporary Chinese cuisine, with seafood taking center stage. The portions are small but thoughtfully prepared. First floor is a martini bar. Noon-2.30pm, 6.30pm-midnight. 138 Gu-lou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8401 5080) 东城区鼓楼东大街138号

Qi Enjoy a culinary journey through China that highlights seven regional cuisines including Sichuan, Cantonese and Beijing fare with a modern twist. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-10.30pm. 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 6999) 气, 西城区金城坊东街1号金融街丽思卡顿酒店2层

SALT Voted “Best Contemporary” and “ Best Service” and “Best Western Res-taurant of the Year” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards, this innovative restaurant in a fresh modern minimalist setting have weekly two-course or three-course set meals. Mon-Sat noon-3pm, 6pm-10.30pm, Sun Brunch noon-4pm. 1/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite the Japa-nese School, west of Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6437 8457) www.saltrestaurantbeijing.com 朝阳区将台西路珀丽酒店西边

Shi Restaurant Located at the city of town, Shi Restaurant displays historical dishes in a unique presentation. Ideal business lunch and/or intimate dinner. It features a great selection of vintage Chi-nese wine. Available for events booking as well. Daily 11.30am-2pm. 33 Qihelou Street, Dongcheng District. (6523 8677) 东城区骑河楼街33号

Tao Consistent contemporary food that’s reminiscent of five-star hotel quality. Chefs used to work at the well-known Mare Nostrum. Weekly set lunch menus (RMB 78 for two-courses and RMB 98 for three-courses) and bi-weekly set din-ner menus (RMB 168 for two-courses, RMB 188 for three-courses). Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm; Sat-Sun noon-10.30pm. 1-34 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu (north of Chaoyang Park West Gate),



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meat and poultry. Daily 4pm-1am (bar), 6-11pm (grill). 2/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1789) 酒吧和扒房, 东城区金宝街99号北京丽晶酒店2层

The Bookworm Daily 9am-2am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 9507, [email protected], [email protected]) www.beijingbookworm.com 书虫书吧, 朝阳区工体北路4号院

Cafe 99 Offers all-day dining and a wide selection of Western and Asian favorites. A la carte 6am-11pm, lunch buffet 11.30am-2.30pm and 3pm on Sun, dinner buffet 6pm-10pm. 2/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1888 ext 3823) 99咖啡厅, 东城区金宝街99号北京丽晶酒店2层

Cafe Europa If you’re craving authentic Italian or European cuisine, then consider Cafe Europa and expect an evening of fine-dining, cafe-style, with an interna-tionally stocked wine bar. The oxtail is highly recommended. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. Rm 1113, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang Dis-trict. (5869 5663) www.cafeeuropa.cn 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho11号楼1113

Crystal Offering Mediterranean special-ties and selection of Cantonese food. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 2/F Kun-lun Hotel, 2 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6590 3388) 晶台餐厅, 朝阳区新源南路2号昆仑饭店2层

The Den See Bars & Clubs Directory. Daily 24 hours. 4 Gongti Donglu (next to City Hotel’s main entrance), Chaoyang District. (6592 6290) 敦煌, 朝阳区工体东路4号城市宾馆正门旁边

Euro Diner This classy establishment, more bistro than diner, serves up a selec-tion of soups, salads, and mains from several western European nations. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 5 Riverville Square, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6458 8066/8166) www.eurodiner.cn 顺义区天竺镇温榆广场5号商铺

Fish Nation Expect hearty servings of chunky chips, Belgian beer and the larg-est piece of boneless fish you may ever encounter in China. 1) Sun-Thu 11am-midnight, Fri-Sat 11am-2am. 31 Nanluogu Xiang (near Jiaodaokou), Dongcheng District. (6401 3249); 2) Daily 11am-2am. Sanlitun Houjie (around the corner from Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District. (6415 0119) 鱼邦, 1) 东城区交道口南锣鼓巷31号; 2) 朝阳区三里屯后街（青年酒吧附近）

Kranzler’s Don’t miss their classy East-meets-West buffet. Daily 6am-11pm. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 4105) 客来思乐餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店1层

Morel’s High-quality, locally-bred beef and great seafood are used in typical Belgian dishes. Be sure to book ahead. Voted “Best Steak” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Tue-Sun 11am-11.30pm. Gongti Beilu (opposite Work-ers’ Gymnasium North Gate, Northwest corner of Chunxiu Lu), Chaoyang District. (6416 8802); 2) Tue-Sun 11.30am-1am, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F East Block, 27 Liangma-qiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 3939) 莫劳龙玺西餐, 1) 朝阳区工体北路春秀路西北角工人体育馆北门对面; 2) 朝阳区亮马桥路27号东座一层

their dough dyed with vegetable and fruit such as spinach, carrot, blueberry and grape. An order of six dumplings is generally under RMB 10 – and scrump-tious. Daily 11am-10pm. North of 6 Maiz-idian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6586 4967) 宝源饺子屋, 朝阳区麦子店街6号楼北侧

Din Tai Fung 1) Daily 11.30am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, China Central Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1536); 2) Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. 24 Xinyuanxili Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6462 4502) 鼎泰丰, 1) 朝阳区建国路87号华贸中心新光天地6层; 2) 朝阳区新源西里中街24号

Xiaolumian Located in a weathered stone farmhouse amidst the fresh air of a walled orchard in the shadow of Mutianyu Great Wall is this homey res-taurant. Ideal for private parties, choose your hand-made noodles and then select the soups, sauces, and vegetables to ac-company them. Weekends and holidays 10am-6pm or by appointment. 130 Ying-beigou Cun, Huairou District. (6162 6506) www.xiaolumian.com 小庐面, 怀柔区营北沟村130号

EUROPEANSee also French, German, Greek, Italian and Pizza for more extensive listings.

66 North Norwegian Restaurant Craving reindeer meat, or fresh venison? This Norwegian restaurant offers lodge-like surroundings, eager service and gamey dishes aplenty. Daily 11am-1am. 2/F, Tower 6, China View, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8687 1101/1111) 北纬66, 朝阳区工体东路中国红阶大厦6号202室

Amigo Top Cellar, one of Beijing’s top wine retailers combines the enjoyment of wine and food with this simple res-taurant, café, bakery, and wine cellar. Recently with a new menu with yummy light fare and wine by the glass starting from RMB 20. Daily 8am-10pm, (lunch 11.30am-2.30pm, dinner 6-9.30pm). Bldg 10, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Da-jie, Chaoyang District. (6533 6521) 艾米, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号新成国际10号楼

Aria As one of the best European res-taurants in town with a stunning setting and a bar downstairs this restaurant was voted “Best Wine Selection” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm; bar 11am-midnight. 2/F China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 38, 6505 3318) 阿郦雅, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层

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simple menu of meat and potatoes, the très casual atmosphere and the attentive staff that really attracts Beijing’s French community. They have a bilingual menu but don’t accept cards. Daily 9.30am-late (closed Mondays). 58 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6402 7047) www.cafedelaposte.com.cn 东城区雍和宫大街58号

Cuisine Galley Classic and innovative French cuisine in an elegant setting. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 2/F Novotel Xinqiao Hotel, 2 Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District. (6513 3366 ext 2206) 凯涛西餐厅, 东城区东交民巷2号新侨诺富特饭店2层

Fauchon Purveyor of all things fine, French and edible since 1886, this gour-met goods giant spans across three floors with a shop selling chocolates, confec-tionery sweets, gourmet food and a good selection of wines and champagnes on first floor, a cafe and bakery on second and a nice sit-down on third. Brunch and buffets available. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. B1/F & 2/F Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1266 ext 8228) www.fauchon.com 馥颂美食精品店, 朝阳区建国路87号星空天地B1-F2

Firstar Inventive Western-style dishes that cater to local tastes with comfy beige couches, black tinted tables and a cool “bobo” environment. Daily 11am-1am. 18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6460 1981/3) 浮士德, 朝阳区霄云路18号

Gourmet Quaintly decorated restaurant serving authentic southwestern French cuisine. 11.30am-2pm, 6.30-10pm. A14 Warehouse Complex, Nanxincang, Dong-sishitiao, Dongcheng District. (6409 6832) 库和美, 东城区东四十条南新仓古仓群 A14

Helen Sun Bakery and Cake Shop Indulge your sweet tooth with Helen Sun’s French pastries and seasonal baked goods such as Easter eggs. Other draws include Inter-

New Veranda This chic eatery serves a fusion of western fare, from classic piz-zas and pastas to extravagant seafood and meat mains. Daily 10am-10.30pm. 8 Laiguangying East Road (50m west of WAB international school), Chaoyang District. (8470 3821) 长廊西餐厅, 朝阳区来广营东路8号（京西国际学校往西50米）

Nuvem Colonial-style Portuguese restau-rant set inside a traditional courtyard; the second and third floors look out onto Houhai lake. Romantic setting, stellar food and attentive service. The menu is heavy on meats and cream. Daily 10am-3pm, 6-10pm. 22 Qianhai Dongyan (next to Nuage), Xicheng District. (6401 0851) 庆云楼, 西城区前海东沿22号

The Orchard A secret garden, tucked away in Shunyi. Difficult to find, but worth the journey for continental cuisine served in a charming country setting. Tue-Sun noon-2.30pm (lunch, extended to 3pm on Sun), 2.30-6pm (coffee), 6-9pm (dinner). From Jingshun Lu, exit at Sunhe Market (we recommend calling for direc-tions), Shunyi District. (6433 6270) 果园, 顺义区京顺路孙河市场出口(建议给餐馆打电话问详细地址)

Pass By Bar See Bars & Clubs directory. Daily 9am-2am. 108 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (8403 8004) www.gk01.com 过客, 东城区南锣鼓巷108号

Pavillion This fabulously beautiful eat-ery serves up European food as well as hamburgers. A fine selection of whiskeys accompanies their high-end fare. Don’t miss their grassy lawn in springtime. Daily 10am-2am. Gongti Xilu (opposite west gate of Workers’ Stadium), Chaoyang District. (6507 2617) www.pavillionbei-jing.com 万龙腾飞, 朝阳区工体西路（工人体育场西门对面）

P&O’s One Serving up traditional and hearty European fare. Daily 7-10pm. 2/F, P&O’s One Bar, Dongsanhuan Beilu (directly in front of the Korean Embassy), Chaoyang District. (6466 8084) 朝阳区东三

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Roses Town Wood beams, rustic furniture and a simple menu of western classics: pizza, pasta, and steaks. Daily 9am-2am. 1 Sanlitun Lu (south bank of Liangmahe), Chaoyang District. (6461 2689) www.old-town-roses.com 老镇玫瑰, 朝阳区三里屯路1号(亮马河南边)

Seasons With a juice bar, dining room and Chairman Mao-themed cigar lounge, Shunyi residents’ wide swath of tastes are catered to here. Complimentary shut-tle service available. Major credit cards accepted. Mon-Thu 9.30am-9pm, Fri-Sun 9.30am-9.30pm. W-01, Sky Place, 38 Fu-qian Yijie, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6450 8234) 时尚之味, 顺义区天竺镇府前1街38号天韵广场W-01店

Sunflower Those who enjoy the over-the-top romance of Lan’s interior will love the copycat decorating in Sunflower. Decked out in plush armchairs and serv-iced by efficient wait staff, it’s not a bad place for an intimate gathering. The kitchen makes a passable attempt at fine-dining with elaborate presentations and quality ingredients. Daily 10am-12pm. Bldg 11, Nanxincang, 22 Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (6409 6438) 向日葵, 东城区东四十条22号南新仓商业街11号库

Time Cafe Five-star food at three-star prices. The menu includes everything from Singapore fried noodles to fish and chips, but the three-course business set lunch with the option of coffee or dessert helps narrow the choices down. Daily 9.30am-9.30pm. 1038, 3/F, Bldg 10, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 3488) 食客满源咖啡厅, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho10号楼3层1038

VIC 24-hour buffet dining with food from around the world. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.30pm-11.30pm. 6/F Sofitel Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666) VIC国际美食, 朝阳区

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Vineyard Cafe This hard-to-find hutong cafe, which specializes in comfort food and comfy couches, is both hip and sensible, and their hearty breakfasts are excellent weekend brunch fare. Daily 11.30am-late. 31 Wudaoying Hutong (just north of the Confucius temple), Dongcheng District. (6402 7961) www.vineyardcafe.cn 葡萄院儿, 东城区五道营胡同31号

W Dine & Wine Contemporary continental cuisine. Plush purple curtains line the walls, highlighted by speak-easy mood lighting and nightclub-esque atmos-phere. Voted “Best Place for a Business Lunch” by our editors in the 2008 Res-taurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-10.30pm. 22-1 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (next to Jing-kelong), Dongcheng District. (6416 9838) 万杰福咖啡厅, 东城区东直门外大街22-1

FRENCHSerious culinary tradition that includes simple bistro fare, delectable pastries and haute cui-sine. See also: European.

Bleu Marine Light, well-balanced French meals. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 5 Guan-ghua Xili, south of Mexican Wave, Chaoyang District. (6500 6704) 蓝玛利, 朝阳区光华西里5号(墨西哥酒吧往南)

Brasserie Flo Owned by the powerful Flo Group, and now a Beijing institution. Faultless French classics include the onion soup, steak au poivre, and profiteroles. Voted “Best French” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. Delivery available. Daily noon-3.30pm, 6pm-midnight. Rainbow Plaza (Longbo Guangchang), 16 Dongsanhuan Lu (not far from Great Wall Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6595 5135/9) 北京福楼餐厅, 朝阳区东三环北路16号隆博广场二层

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net access, a small play-corner and the 40 percent discount on deli bread and cakes after 6pm. Daily 7am-9pm. 806 Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 1190) www.helensun.com.cn 阳光海伦蛋糕店, 顺义区天竺开发区日祥广场806号

Jaan This fine dining restaurant presents a modern interpretation of classic French cuisine that is light and innovative. The decor consists of tall, picturesque French windows, elaborate crystal chandeliers and a grand piano resting on the original 1924 dance floor. Daily noon-2pm, 6.30-10pm. Raffles Beijing Hotel Main Lobby, 33 Dongchangan Jie, Dongcheng District. (6526 3388 ext 4186) 家安, 东城区东长安街33号北京饭店莱佛士一层

Justine’s Serving up quality fare since 1982, this French restaurant’s tasteful, low-key decor and reliable food make it a Guomao western food stalwart. Daily 6.30-9.30am, noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm. 1/F, Jianguo Hotel, 5 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6500 2233 ext 8039) 杰斯汀, 朝阳区建国门外大街5号建国饭店1层

La Gauche Upscale in quality and price, this charming French restaurant has all the staples of a French feast: escargot, foie gras, flambés, and seafoods. Your date will be most impressed here! Edi-tor’s choice for the “Best French” in our 2008 Restaurant Award. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 4 Gonti Beilu (Next to Banana Leaf), Chaoyang District. (6593 8989/9898) 左岸春天, 朝阳区工体北路4号

La Mansarde In a cozy, sophisticated attic on Haoyun Jie you’ll find the latest effort of Beijing restaurateur Vincent Eve. The atmosphere is quiet, elegant and very French. Devotees of the Vincent Cafe in Dashanzi will not be disappointed, as La Mansarde provides the same Breton crepes and galettes. Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. 29 Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang Dis-trict. (5867 0255) 法兰香西餐厅, 朝阳区枣

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La Maree Decked in maritime blues and seashells, this place evokes the breezy lifestyle of Southern France with fresh seafood dishes from the sea. French food and wine at its finest. Daily 11.30am-Mid-night. 16 Yonganli, West side of Jianwai Soho, Chaoyang District. (8521 9988) 朝阳区建外大街永安里16号CBD国际大厦

La Taverne Laid-back French bistro serv-ing traditional galette, crepes, and beef fondues. They also offer Monday to Fri-day lunch set menu (RMB 68 two-course, RMB 98 three-course) and weekend bunch (RMB 80, RMB 120). Daily 10am-midnight. 7 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 8967) 遥远西餐吧, 朝阳区工体西路7号

Le Bistrot Parisien Typical Parisian-style brasserie serving classic dishes by a French chef, Patrick Pontoizeau. The menu changes daily and is accompanied by a wine list of over 80 hand-selected French wines. Set menu for lunch (RMB 68) and dinner (RMB 148). Live music every Friday evening. Daily 11am-11pm. 1/F, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Beilu (south-west of 3.3 Shopping Mall), Chaoyang District. (6417 8188) 巴黎乐事多, 朝阳区三里屯北路路43号同里一层

Le Cabernet Bistro-type setup with a good set lunch and a range of delicious desserts. 143 wines available and one of the lowest-priced in town. Daily 9am-midnight. Novotel Peace Beijing, 3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (6512 8833 ext 7621) 卡本妮红酒吧, 东城区王府井金鱼胡同3号诺富特和平宾馆

Le Petit Gourmand Warm and cozy space with a menu featuring crepes and couscous. Also boasts a library of over 9,000 books and wireless internet. Daily 9.30am-midnight. bar open until 2am. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6417 6095, fax 6413 0765) www.lepetitigourmand.com.cn 小美食家, 朝阳区三里屯后街同里3层

Le Petit Paris Pleasant bistro with good food at reasonable prices, especially sandwiches. The plant-filled outdoor patio is the place to sit in the warmer months. They’ve just reopened after refurbishing and now boast an expanded dining section. Daily 10.30am-midnight. 29 Sanlitun Lu (opposite the French School), Chaoyang District. (6416 9381) 小巴黎, 朝阳区三里屯路29号北酒吧街

Le Pré Lenôtre Le Pré Lenotre exudes all the grandness of fine French dining and matches it with professional service and delicious food. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.30-11.30pm. 6/F, Sofitel Hotel, Bldg C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座6层

Maison Boulud à Pékin Famous New York chef Daniel Boulud brings his take on French food to Beijing. Excellent food and service within the beautifully reno-vated Legation Quarter. Daily noon-2pm 6-10pm. Legation Quarter, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Chongwen District. (6559 9200) 布鲁宫法餐厅, 崇文区前门东大街23号

Maxim’s de Paris Classic French food in an opulent atmosphere. 1) Daily 11am-2pm, 6-10pm. C1-20/21 Solana, 6 Chaoyang

Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6203/04); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. 2 Chongwenmen Xidajie, Chongwen Dis-trict. (6512 1992) 马克西姆餐厅, 1) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路6号蓝色港湾国际商区C1-20/21; 2) 崇文区崇文门西大街2号

Parfum French Restaurant Offering top notch service in lush environs, Parfum’s dishes are small, savory, and perfectly suited towards a four-course meal. Daily 11am-10.30pm. 3/F, Bldg 19, China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5799/5899) 活色添香, 朝阳区建国路89号华贸中心19号楼3层

Pass By Restaurant A two-story hutong courtyard just south of the original Pass By Bar, serves French-influenced cuisine. The two-toned red and black decor, elegant furnishings, intimate lighting, and professional service make it an ideal place for a romantic rendezvous. Daily 11am-11pm. 114 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6400 6868) 与食巨近西餐厅, 东城区交道口南锣鼓巷114号

Pinot Brasserie Like a French boulevard café, this place serves a wide range of European brasserie staples. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. B1/F, JW Marriott Hotel 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District. (5908 8550) 朝阳区建国路83号JW万豪酒店1层

Seasons Cafe/Creperie Traditional Breton crepes of the sweet, savory and sublime variety. Pretty outdoor patio area perfect for summer lounging. Mon-Sun 10am-10pm. 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu (beside China Art Seasons), Dashanzi Art District, Chaoyang District. (8456 4823) 北京季节咖啡店, 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号院内

Sit Heavy French cuisine with a red wine bar/cigar loft in an arty warehouse. Din-ner only. Daily 7-10pm (although hardly ever open). 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Dashanzi art district, Chaoyang District. (6438 9919) 八十座空间, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山子艺术区



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and sunny. Daily 11am-11pm. 101, Tower 4, Zhu Bang 2000 Center, Chaoyang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8586 9755) 老坛住邦店, 朝阳区朝阳路住邦2000商务中心4号楼1层101

Long Yuan Tang A quaint little place where you can enjoy a quick dip into Guangxi food culture. Daily 10am-11pm. 6 Xiang’er Hutong, Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng District. (8404 9502) 元堂, 东城区东四北大街香饵胡同6号

Miao Minority Restaurant This restau-rant caters to the dinner-and-show type crowd with its nightly Miao minor-ity show. Dishes include oven roasted bullfrog and Guizhou-style dog meat hot pot. 1) Daily 10am-2pm, 4-9.30pm. 300m north of the west gate of Tsinghua University, Haidian District. (6256 9150); 2) Daily 11am-1.30pm, 4-9pm. 54 Fuxing-men Dajie (across from Minzugong), Xicheng District. (6607 9738) 盛祥, 1) 海淀区清华大学西门北侧300米路西; 2) 西城区复兴门大街54号(民族宫对面)

Private Kitchen 44 An attractively converted courtyard residence serving Guizhou signatures like suantang yu. Daily 11am-11pm. 44 Xiguan Hutong, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District. (6400 1280) www.xiguanhutong44.coku.com 私家厨房, 东城区细管胡同44号

Three Guizhou Men Artsy-fartsy dining es-tablishment with very tasty Guizhou-style favorites. Be sure to try the suantangyu (sour fish soup), xiangban bohe (fragrant peppermint salad). 1) Daily 10am-2pm, 5-10pm. Bldg 7, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dong-sanhuan, Chaoyang District. (5869 0598); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. 58 Beisihuan Xilu (Southeast corner of Haidian Book City), Haidian District. (8260 7678); 3) 24 hrs. Inside the West Gate of Workers’ Stadium (above Coco Banana), Chaoyang District. (6551 8517); 4) Daily 10am-2pm, 5-10pm. 6 Guanghua Xili, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. (6502 1733); 5) Daily 9.30am-10.30pm. Bldg 3, 2 Qu, Fengya Yuan, Huilongguan, Changping District. (8171 5880) 三个贵州人, 1) 朝阳区东三环中路39建外Soho7号楼; 2) 海淀区北四环西路58号(海淀图书城东南角); 3) 朝阳区工体西门内; 4) 朝阳区建国门外光华西里6号; 5) 昌平区回龙观风雅园二区3号楼

Xiao Cute red and white establishment situated on four levels offers attentive Guizhou fare and cheery service. Must try their sour soup fish and deep-fried po-tato pancakes. Daily 10am-midnight. 130 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6401 8004) 东城区鼓楼东大街130号

Xi Mihunzhen Cun Serene two-story, Guizhou-style dining room is adorned with comfortable chairs and couches; warmly lit hardwood flooring and an un-characteristically large amount of space between tables. Daily 10am-11pm. 26 Tianze Lu, Jiangtai Xiang, Anjialou (Res-taurant Row near Nuren Jie), Chaoyang District. (8454 5539) 西谜魂阵村, 朝阳区安家楼将台乡天泽路26号

HAKKAOriginally hailing from central China, Hakka communities are now spread throughout Fujian, Guangdong, Jiangxi and Taiwan. Hakka food features dishes that emphasize the natural taste of fresh ingredients.

Lao Han Zi (Han Cang) Cool Qianhai res-taurant specializes in foil-wrapped fish and salty shrimp on a stick. Great place for dates. 1) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10.30pm. 1/F Jiezuo Dasha, 57 Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6417 7720); 2) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. Opposite North Gate of Beihai Park, Xicheng District. (6404 2259); 3) Daily 10am-10pm. 8A An-deli Beijie, Shiyan Lou, Liupukang Erqu, Xicheng District. (6237 5376) 老汉字, 1) 朝阳区幸福村中路57号杰座大厦1层; 2) 西城区北海公园北门对面; 3) 西城区安德里北街甲8号六铺炕二区实验楼

Wuyishan Nongjiacai Daily 11am-9pm. Maliandao Hutong (enter from Mali-andao Lu and walk about 300m), Xu-anwu District. (131 2669 6251) 武夷山农家菜, 宣武区马连道胡同

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FUSIONAsian and European culinary traditions meet in what tends to be the most experimental and cutting edge of Beijing cuisine.

Bei Reinvented Northern Asian flavors in a artsy chic atmosphere. B1/F, The Op-posite House, Bldg 1, The Village at San-litun, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 6688) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍地下1层

Buffalo Stone This China-chic bar serves up wine, mixed drinks and fusion cuisine. Daily 9.30am-2am. 6 Lotus Lane (north gate of Beihai), Xicheng District. (6617 2146) 水牛石餐吧, 西城区北海北门荷花市场6号

Cafe Lakeside This casual-luxe place, serv-ing a mixture of European and Southeast Asian fare, is versatile enough for a fam-ily meal or a romantic night by the lake. Kids will love the open kitchen and play room while the parents will love the fact that they can eat their meal in peace and quiet while keeping an eye on their kids through the surveillance screen. Great wine selection as well. Daily 11.30am-10.30pm. 15 Luoma Dajie, Luogezhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8048 3466) 湖畔之家, 顺义区后沙峪罗各庄罗马大街15号

Cafe Oriental Taipan Specializes in Ma-canese cuisine, a truly East-West culinary fusion of Portuguese spice blends with Cantonese flavors and cooking methods. Features family-style round tables and cafe style booths. Sun-Sat 11am-2pm. 1/F, Sunjoy Mansion, 6 Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6585 3478) 东方大班, 朝阳区日坛路6号新族大厦1层

Corner Market & Kitchen A restaurant and a fresh produce market rolled into one. Come here to pick up your grocer-ies, or stay to try their fusion of Asian cuisines. The cushy couches and an elabo-rate kid’s play corner make it family-friendly. 10.30am-9.30pm. Laiguangying Donglu (next to WAB), Chaoyang District. (8470 3530) www.corner2go.com 角落餐厅, 朝阳区京顺路�广营东路,路口西南角

The CourtYard Voted “Best for a Date” in our 2007 Reader Restaurant Awards. Dine on carefully prepared fusion food in a modern and romantic interior. Views of the Forbidden City and surrounding hutongs create a unique atmosphere. Daily 6-9.30pm. 95 Donghuamen Dajie (north of Donghuamen parking lot at the Forbidden City), Dongcheng District. (6526 8883) 四合院, 东城区东华门大街95号(故宫东华门停车场北面)

Crystal Jade Reaching from Singapore to Seoul, the Crystal Jade group offers high quality Cantonese food, good service, and opulent atmosphere. Voted “Best Cantonese” in our 2008 Reader Restau-rant Award. 1) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. L404A, 4/F, Block A, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1228); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1150/70); 3) Daily 11am-4.30pm, 5-10pm. Store BB82, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8515 0238) 翡翠皇宫酒家, 1) 朝阳区光华路甲9号世贸天阶A楼4层; 2) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地6层; 3) 东城区东长安街1号东方广场地铁层BB82店铺

Fusion A true unification of “East meets West”, the first floor Hong Kong hotpot and French teppanyaki rooms upstairs. Fine dining atmosphere and satisfy tastes without breaking the bank. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 1-2/F, Tower D, Bldg 8, Tsinghua Science Park, 1 Zhongguancun Donglu, Haidian District. (8215 1999) 水木锦堂, 海淀区中关村东路1号清华科技园8号楼科技大厦D座1-2层

Great Garden This Korean-run restaurant offers modern Pacific-Rim cuisine and boasts the classiest decor to be found in Wudaokou. The sixth-story terrace is also the only one around. Daily 10am-2am. 6/F, U-Center Mall (east side of Wudaokou light rail station), Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6266 6181) 海淀区成府路五道口五道口购物中心6层

Green Fish Boasts a “flexiterian” cuisine, fresh and tasty food, with a focus on vegetable and seafood dishes. Daily 6.30am -11pm. The Ritz-Carlton, Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 6990) 四季汇, 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒店大堂

Little SaigonCute colonial-style French-Vi-etnamese bistro with a beautiful rooftop in the midst of Gulou hutongs. Weekday set lunch for RMB 59/69 from 11.30am-1.30pm. Daily 11.30-midnight. 141 Jiu-gulou Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6401 8465) 西贡在巴黎, 东城区旧鼓楼大街141号

My Humble House A fusion of Chinese cuisines served in an impressively chic setting. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1) 2/F, Clubhouse, Bldg 19, China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 7770); 2) W307 Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 8811) 寒室, 1) 朝阳区建国路89号华贸中心19号楼会所2层; 2) 东城区东方广场平台层西三办公楼W307

The Noble Restaurant/Bar Imported sliced goose liver and thick beef consomme. RMB 150 set meals by reservation only. Daily 11am-midnight. Bajiao Ting (inside Houhai park), Shiqiao Dong, Desheng-mennei Dajie, Xicheng District. (6616 0725/6343) 芾淋, 西城区德胜门内大街石桥东后海公园内八角亭

Piazza Cafe If only we had an “every-thing” category ... satisfies all cravings with a menu of pizza, western foods, Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese. Cozy cushions and jazz tunes enhance a laid back atmosphere. Daily 11am-9.30pm. South gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi District. (8046 7788/2020) 翰风餐厅, 顺义区民族园南门

Rain Club Despite the decor the food is hearty and healthy with an open pantry displaying organic vegetables that the kitchen is willing to custom-cook for you. Daily 10am-2am. Nanxincang, Dongsishi-tiao, Dongcheng District. (6409 6922) 尚润奢品, 东城区东四十条南新仓

SUBU This upscale bar and restaurant designed by Johannes Torpe has an ex-tensive menu featuring everything from Cantonese dim sum to sushi. Lunch set menu for RMB 128. All prices subject to 10% service charge. Daily 11am-10pm. 4/F, Seasons Place Shopping Center, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0261/ 0211) 粟品, 西城区金城坊街2金融街购物中心4层西侧

Super Ganbei Next to Ullens Center for Contemporary Art. Dashanzi Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5128 5488) 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号大山子艺术区

Whale Belly Dark Restaurant Dine in pitch-black darkness. Although it’s really more entertaining than culinary explora-tion. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. Stall 1037, Bldg 10, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsan-huan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 4235, 5900 0343/ 0434) 巨鲸肚黑暗餐厅, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho10号楼1037

Wish Trendy, glamorous and cozy all at once. The food matches the great ambi-ance; hip dining at its finest. Garden seating now open, different live bands on Fri and Sat nights. Free Wifi. Daily 11.30am-midnight. 6 Fangyuanxilu, Lido Garden (700m east of Xiaoyun Qiao on the Eastern Fourth Ring Road), Chaoyang District. (6438 1118/8883) 梧桐, 朝阳区芳园西路6号东四环霄云桥东700米路北丽

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GERMANEven with icons like bratwurst, beer and sau-erkraut, it’s really not as heavy as you think: coffee, decadent desserts, strudels and sweets. See also: European.

Der Landgraf Good German fare in a brauhaus-type setting. Daily 11am-1am. 2A Pufang Lu, Fangzhuang, Fengtai Dis-trict. (6768 2664) 兰特伯爵, 丰台区方庄蒲芳路甲2号

Die Kochmützen Appealing German restaurant with a charming, cozy at-mosphere serving classically Bavarian food. Daily 11am-11pm. Rm 718, Bldg 7, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 3830) www.kochmuetzen.com 德国厨师帽, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho7座718

Paulaner Brauhaus A good choice for authentic German food. Daily 11.30am-1am. 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Kempinski Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5732) 普拉那啤酒坊餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店

Schiller’s German specialties at afford-able prices and a dedicated happy hour crowd. Daily 7.30am-1am. 1 Liangmahe Nanlu (south of Capital Mansions), Chaoyang District. (6464 9016) 大明西餐厅, 朝阳区亮马河南路1号京城大厦南

Schindler’s Anlegestelle (Schindler’s Docking Station) Located in the old Riv-erside Cafe building in the north Sanlitun area. Much of the new Schindler’s will be familiar to regulars at the original – including two-for-one draft beer during happy hour (5.30pm-7.30pm). But the Docking Station has a larger, lighter feel, with towering ceilings and a wide-open dining room. Daily 11am-late. 10 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (6463 1108) 申德勒码头餐厅, 朝阳区三里屯北小街10号

Schindler’s Tankstelle Hearty sausages and frosty steins of beer blend with a nice view of Ritan Park’s greenery. Edi-tor’s Pick for the “Best Beer Selection” in our 2006 Reader Bar and Club Awards. Daily 11am-late. 1) 1 Houshayu Zhen, Shayu Lu, Shunyi District. (8042 2291); 2) 15A Guanghua Lu (200m east of Ritan Park South Gate), Chaoyang District. (8562 6439) 申德勒加油站, 1) 顺义区沙峪路后沙峪镇1号; 2) 朝阳区光华路甲15号(日坛南门往东200米)

South German Bakery, Cafe Konstanz and Bodenseestube Provides a variety of German and European rye, wheat and white breads along with tasty homemade cakes and sweets. Upstairs you’ll find Cafe Konstanz and the new south Ger-man restaurant Bodenseestube, which offers great breakfasts, business lunches and hearty German dinners. Sandwiches and quality coffee also available. Res-taurant, Daily 9am-10pm. Bakery, Daily 7am-10pm. 27 Haoyun Jie (Lucky Street), 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0201, [email protected]) 朝阳区枣营路29号好运街27号

Wirtshaus am See A meat-eaters paradise that offers up high-quality beefsteak grilled on a lava-stone grill, hearty sau-sages and beefed up burgers. A big beer garden overlooks the lake. 11am-10pm. 8 Xingba Lu (Super Bar Street), Nuren Jie, Chaoyang District. (6467 7445) 爱思湖畔西餐厅, 朝阳区天泽路（女人街）星吧路8号

GUIZHOU & GUANGXICharacterized by dishes that are light on onion and ginger, and flavors that are tart and slightly spicy. Includes Miao minority style cooking featuring pineapple rice.

Da Gui Decked out in minimalist decor, this Guizhou joint specializes in dry pots, sour soup fish, cured meats and glutinous rice dishes. A must try is their stir-fried yuan xiao. Daily 11am-11pm. Xiny-uanxili Dongjie (opposite Yuyang Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8448 4600) 大贵, 朝阳区新源西里东街（渔阳饭店对面）

Lao Tan Guizhou Cuisine Lao Tan serves uncompromising Guizhou cuisine in all its sour and spicy glory. No English menu available but the dining room is spacious



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Chinese comfort food; dishes that are ubiqui-tous throughout China.

Bai Zhou Xiang Rice porridge, in all its many forms, supplement the congee collection with a variety of homestyle xiaochi. Open daily 24 hours. 1) 6 Zaoying Beili, 1/F Boning Park, Chaoyang District. (6507 9656); 2) 1/F Bldg A, Eastgate Plaza, 9 Dongzhong Jie, Dongcheng District. (6418 5681) 百粥乡, 1) 朝阳区枣营北里6号（佰宁花园一层）; 2) 东城区东中街9号东环广场A座一层

Fire Beautifully decorated in plush scarlet couches, chandeliers and baroque picture frames, this modern Chinese restaurant definitely looks good. But the food is so-so. Daily 11am-11pm. 1/F, China View Building, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang Dis-trict. (8587 1027) 熔宴, 朝阳区工体东路中红街大厦1层

Hua Jia Yi Yuan Serves tasty homestyle fare in a swanky courtyard setting with comfortable private rooms. Their spare-ribs, kaomantou (roasted buns), mala xie (spicy crayfish) and draft beer are popu-lar. Editor’s choice for “Best Restaurant of the Year” in our 2008 Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 10.30am-11pm. 3 Dangxiao Lu, Jinganli, Chaoyang District. (8451 8809); 2) Daily 10.30am-2.30am. 5 Dongzhimen-nei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8407 8281/88); 3) Daily 10.30am-2.30am. 235 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng Dis-trict. (6405 1908) 花家怡园, 1) 朝阳区静安里党校路3号（家乐福对面）; 2) 东城区东直门内大街5号; 3) 东城区东直门内大街235号

Kyline Pavilion This hutong’s discreet locale, attentive service and graceful food means this hidden spot won’t be hidden for long. Specialty dish: meat braised in clay pot. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm 5-10.30pm. 6 Qilin Bei Hutong, Kuan Jie, Dongcheng District. (6407 3516) 麒麟阁, 东城区宽街麒麟碑胡同6号

Rosy Stew is this homey restaurant’s specialty, but they also have a selection of cold dishes to complement the meal. Perfect for private parties and late night drinking, this place certainly warrants a repeat visit. Mon-Fri 11am-9.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-late. 23 Andingmen Xidajie, Beiluo Guxiang Hutong, Dongcheng Dis-trict. (134 6668 8316) 尚私家菜, 东城区安定门西大街北锣鼓巷胡同23号

Tofu Factory All the way from the Chi-nese name of this restaurant - which comes from the onomatopoetic phrase representing the sound of grinding beans – to the many mini tofu-grinders that are dispersed throughout the store, this restaurant is all about tofu. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. W217, 2/F, Bldg A, Beijing Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6530 9449) 磨磨叽叽豆腐房, 朝阳区东三环中路7号北京财富中心公寓A座2层W217

Xiao Wang Fu A favorite among local ex-pats, Xiao Wang Fu serves homestyle fare and duck (RMB 132-198) in a bustling, family-friendly environment. The fancier Ritan Park branch offers the chance for a nice after-dinner stroll, but is pricier than the other locations. 1) Daily 11am-10.30pm. Bldg 2, Guanghua Lu Dongli, Chaoyang District. (6591 3255); 2) Daily 5pm-1am. 15 Qianhai Beiyan, Xicheng District. (6617 5558); 3) Daily 9am-10pm. Inside the North Gate of Ritan Park, Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District. (8561 5985) 小王府, 1) 朝阳区光华路东里2号楼; 2) 西城区前海北沿15号; 3) 朝阳区日坛路日坛公园北门内

Yijia Xiaoguan The decor is your standard hole-in-the-wall type, with bare walls and a handful of sturdy tables, clean and simple. Yet Zhang and his friendly, no-frills, little neighborhood joint will remind you of why you came to Beijing in the first place. Daily 10am-late. 26 Jiaodaokou Beiertiao, Dongcheng Dis-trict. (8402 8544) 屹家小�, 东城区交道口北二条26号

HOT POTRaw foods brought to your table and cooked in a bubbling broth. Tastes vary with regional styles.

Chongqing Kongliang Huoguo This authentic hot pot spot first started in Chongqing and has all its ingredients delivered from down south. Specializes in eel hot pot. Daily 10am-3.30am. 218 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8404 4906) 重庆孔亮火锅, 朝阳区东直门内大街218号

Date Courtyard This romantic retreat’s silly name rings true, and has good food to boot. While offering a similar menu to any hot pot establishment, they do carry more exotic hot pot soups too. Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm. 53 Anding-men Dongdajie, Chaoyang District. (8404 5223) 枣园, 朝阳区安定门东大街53号

Ding Ding Xiang The secret is in the sauce: this popular hot pot place has delicious, savory sesame dipping sauce to accompany the goods: lamb, lots of lamb. One of the cleaner mutton hot pot places in town, albeit with gruff, unhelpful service. Voted “Best Hot Pot” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5997/7172); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F, Yuanjia International Apartments, Dongzhimenwai, Dongzhong Jie (op-posite East Gate Plaza), Dongcheng District. (6417 9289); 3) Daily 11am-12pm. 1/F, 14 Dongzhong Jie, Dongzhimenwai, Dongcheng District. (6417 2546); 4) Daily 10am-10pm. Bldg 7, Guoxing Jiayuan, Shouti Nanlu, Haidian District. (8835 7775/7779) 鼎鼎香, 1) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地6楼D6006号; 2) 东城区东直门外东中街东环广场对面元嘉国际公寓2层; 3) 东城区东直门外东中街14号1层; 4) 海淀区首体南路国兴家园7号楼1-2层

Dong Lai Shun Beijingers love to dunk, or shuan their halal mutton here. This laozi-hao uses traditional copper devices that heat the cooking water with coals. Their lamb is consistently fresh and of a high-quality, while their shaobing will impress the most finicky of gourmands. Daily 11am-9.30pm. 5/F, Xindong’an Plaza, Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6528 0932) 东来顺, 东城区王府井大街新东安市场5层

Eight Birds Hokkaido Shabu Shabu Japa-nese style hot pot restaurant with great service and atmosphere, offers only a generic hotpot broth, but great dipping sauces. Set meals as well as the normal selections of meats and vegetables. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 5/F, South Place, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1470) 八鸟, 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶南街5楼

Fortune Hong Kong Hot Pot Decorated with comfy gold velvet chairs and purple silk wall ornaments, aside from hot pot they also offer a range of dishes. Daily 11am-midnight. 1/F, Lianbao Apartments, Chunxiu Lu, Xingfuyicun Xili, Chaoyang District. (6413 0990) 福泉坊港式火锅, 朝阳区春秀路幸福一村西里联宝公寓一层

Guolizhuang Serving all manner of penis, from donkey to deer. Who needs Viagra when you can dine on penis hot pot? But bring your credit card - maximum pleas-ure doesn’t come cheap. 1) Daily 10am-10.30pm. 1A Dongyan, Xihai (South of Deshengmen Qiao), Xicheng District. (6405 5698); 2) Daily 9.30am-2pm, 4.30-9.30pm. 500m west of Dongsishitiao Qiao, south side of the road, Dongcheng District. (6405 5698) 锅里壮, 1) 西城区德胜门桥南西海东沿甲1号; 2) 东城区东四十条桥往西500米路南

Haidilao Hot Pot This popular eatery is as famous for its hospitality as it is for its authentic Sichuan cuisine. Get your nails done and enjoy a fruit plate while you wait in the long queue. Don’t forget to ask for the noodle show – an ener-getic waiter will pull noodles right in front of your table. 1) Daily 10-3am. 2A Baijiazhuang Lu (next to No 80 Middle School), Chaoyang District. (6595 2982); 2) Daily 11am-12pm. 29 Namofang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8779 8677/8911) 海底捞火锅, 1) 朝阳区白家庄路甲2号(八十中学西侧); 2) 朝阳区南磨房路29号(近西大望路)

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mous for its laoma niurou (mama’s beef), which becomes more tender the longer you boil it. Great place for large group dinners, although prices are higher than other comparable hot pots. Daily 11am-11pm. 1) 39 Nanqingfengzha Houjie, Dabeiyao, Chaoyang District. (6779 8801); 2) 3 Changchun Jie, Xuanwu District. (6317 3369) 皇城老妈, 1) 朝阳区大北窑南庆丰闸后街39号; 2) 宣武区长椿街3号

I Rock My Pot With ostrich meat, a self-serve/self-mix condiment bar and individual hot pots, this restaurant will rock your hot pot world. Those not inclined to ostrich it will still enjoy the variety of broths (including curry and tom yum goong) and extensive selection of vegetables, meats and seafod. Editor’s choice for the “Best Hot Pot” in our 2008 Restaurant Awards. Daily 10.30am-2pm, 5-10pm. 37-38 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5879 0999) 锅儿滚, 朝阳区朝外大街37-38号(昆泰国际中心步行街)

La Ting Ting Definitely an authentic Sichuan hot pot with the pot seperated into nine compartments for easier cook-ing. Try their fresh-water eel – a must in in an authentic Sichuan hot pot meal. Daily 9.30am-11pm. Southwest corner of Regal Riviera, Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District. (5863 1870) www.LaTingTing.com 辣丁丁火锅店, 朝阳区广渠路珠江帝景西南角

Little Sheep Nationwide chain serves mutton hot pot with a twist: a special cumin-based broth. No dipping sauce required. 1) Daily 24hours. 209 Dongzhi-mennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8400 1669); 2) Daily 11am-11pm. Northwest corner of Caishikou intersection, Xuanwu District. (6316 6668) 小肥羊, 1) 东城区东直门内大街209号; 2) 宣武区菜市口路口西北角

Long Island Hot Pot Massage and spa giant, Long Island, has ventured into the restaurant business and their latest Hong Kong-style hot pot joint offers an entirely organic menu. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 16 Jianguomenwai Dajie, 1/F Dongfang Ruijing, East side of Scitech Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6569 1616/1919) 长岛香港海鲜火锅, 朝阳区建国门外大街16号东方瑞景1层（赛特饭店东侧）

Manfu Lou Daily 10.30am-11pm. 38 Di’anmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6403 0992/3773) 满福楼涮羊肉, 东城区地安门内大街38号

Miao Ling Located on the renao Guijie, this perpetually crowded Guizhou-style hot pot restaurant offers suantang yu, a sour, tomato-based soup with a whole fish. Some complain that the soup is not spicy enough, yet they keep coming back for more. Daily 24hrs. 232 Dongzhimen-neidajie, Dongcheng District. (6404 9765) 苗岭酸汤鱼, 东城区东直门内大街232号

Nanmen Hotpot Set amidst traditional Chinese architecture, they offer authentic Peking hotpot. 1) Daily 10am-midnight. 1 Nanguanfang Hutong, Shichahai, Xicheng District. (6616 7033); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. 9 Ritan Donglu (East Gate of Ritan Park), Chaoyang District. (8562 8899) 南门涮肉, 1) 西城区什刹海南官房胡同1号; 2) 朝阳区日坛东路9（日坛公园东侧）

Pazi Hot Pot City Great hot pot served in a lively atmosphere; perfect for a large group. daily 10.30am-3am. 13 Xinyuan Jie, Chaoyang District. (8451 0505) 火巴子火锅, 朝阳区新源街13号

Regius Beef This hot pot chain from Zhengzhou, Henan province, offers hip decor, quality ingredients and state-of-the-art, flameless individual hot pots – who knew hot pot could be this cool? Daily 10.30am-10pm. 19 Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5960 4566) 一尊皇牛, 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场19号

Tai Bo Tian Fu Shan Zhen Yunnanese and Fujianese-inspired mushroom hot pot. Daily 11am-11pm. Bldg 9, Erqi Juchang Lu, Xicheng District. (6801 9641) 太伯天府山珍, 西城区二七剧场路9号楼

The Loft Born again as an upscale buffet-

District. (136 9927 1548) 思冰客, 东城区东长安街1号东方广场东方新天地地铁层BB05-A商铺

Tiamo Italia Makes smooth and creamy authentic Italian gelato. Freshly made on the premises daily. Italian espresso and wireless Internet are also available. Daily 10am-9pm. Grand Constellation, Shop 5-3, Huayuan Lu, Xidan, Xicheng District. (5851 8227) 西城区西单华远街置地星座5-3

IMPERIALEat like an emperor. A wide range of dishes with light flavors and exquisite presentation paying careful attention to color, smell and taste.

Baijia Dayuan Haidian’s “official cuisine” restaurant is where all the big budget of-ficials dine. Waitstaffs clad in traditional Imperial garb, a charmingly secluded gar-den courtyard and a menu full of exotic foodstuffs will give you the ultimate im-perial treatment. Daily 11am-9.30pm. 15 Suzhou Jie (next to Ba Yi Middle School), Haidian District. (6265 4186) 家大院, 海淀区苏州街15号(八一中学旁边)

Dazhaimen This lavish restaurant harkens back to a dynastic era, simulating a Bei-jing courtyard experience with its variety show and palace cuisine, which includes bitter douzhi and bone marrow soup. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 1) Bldg 3, Huixingbei Li,(to the east of Luoma Huayuan), Chaoyang District. (6495 2166 / 0018); 2) A20, Guoxingjaiyuan, Shoutinan Lu, Haidian District. (8835 6687/9) www.bjdazhaimen.com 大宅门, 1) 朝阳区惠新北里3号楼（罗马花园东侧); 2) 海淀区首体南路甲20号（国兴家园)

Fangshan Restaurant Great service and Cixi’s favorites, for just less than the price of a marble boat. Daily 11am-1.30pm, 5-8pm. 1 Wenjin Jie (inside Beihai Park, enter via east gate), Xicheng District. (6401 1889) 仿膳饭庄, 西城区文津街1号北海公园东门内

Gege Fu An enclave of the Qing dynasty lives on. Try the great duck hotpot. Daily 11am-1.30pm, 5-10pm (last orders 8.30pm). 9 Daqudeng Hutong, Meishu-guan Houdajie, Chaoyang District. (6407 8006) 格格府, 朝阳区美术馆后大街大取灯胡同9号内

Huangcheng Shifu Opulent settings with elegant service and wait staff. Tasteful and classy. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-8.30pm. Nanchizi Dajie (inside Changpuhe Park), Dongcheng District. (8511 5142/5372) 皇城食府, 东城区南池子大街菖蒲河公园内

Li Jia Cai This large, exclusive imperial-style restaurant seats about 80 people, with set meals priced per person. English menu available. Daily 6-8pm. 11 Yang-fang Hutong, Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District. (6618 0107) 厉家菜, 西城区德胜门内大街洋房胡同11号

Mei Wei Zhen With complex concoctions like the “Buddha Jumps the Wall,” they specialize in high-end imperial cuisine. Daily 10am-10pm. 1) L124, 1/F, West Wing, China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguonemwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 6139); 2) 48 Xihai Nanyan, Xicheng District. (6612 4099); 3) 1/F, Heping Hotel, 3 Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6559 7672) 美味珍御膳, 1) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸西楼1层L124; 2) 西城区西海南沿48号; 3) 东城区王府井金鱼胡同3号和平宾馆首层东侧

Najia Xiaoguan Consistently well-ex-ecuted Manchu-style imperial cuisine without the pretentious atmosphere. Stylish, understated decor with plenty of flora and birds trained in the local lingo. 1) Daily 11.30am-9.45pm. West of 119 Middle School, South of the LG Twin Towers, Yonganli, Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District. (6567 3663, 6568 6553); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. South of the Fragrant Hills Botanical Garden cross-road, Haidian District. (8259 8588) 那家小馆, 1) 朝阳区建国门外大街永安西里双子座大厦南侧, 119中学西侧; 2) 海淀区香山植物园十字路口南100米路西

Qingshui Donghua One can easily imag-ine Qingshui’s dining room drenched in smoke and filled with the clinking of baijiu glasses and the menu is a World

style dining room, this joint serves beau-tifully presented Asian-inspired fusion cuisine with sushi, shark fin soup and many Chinese favorites. Private rooms for large parties, a glass wine cellar and live pianist add to the hotel-restaurant-like atmosphere. Daily 11am-midnight. Court-yard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6501 7501) 藏酷, 朝阳区工体北路4号院内

Xiangjiang Mingcheng Spacious and cheerful, enjoy authentic Canto hotpot in a clean, casually sophisticated envi-ronment. Daily 11am-4am. 2/F, Bldg B, Donghuan Guangchang, Dongzhongjie (opposite Ding Ding Xiang), Dongcheng District. (6418 3666/3777) 香江名城, 东城区东中街东环广场B座2层

Ye Shan Jun Wild Fungus House Mush-room hot pot inspired from Yunnan and Fujian. Daily 9.30am-12.30am. 2A Qianmen Dongdajie, Chongwen District. (6512 2708) 野山菌蘑菇宴, 崇文区前门东大街甲2号

HUAIYANGExquisite knife skills in this type of cooking means beautiful presentations.

Pu Yue Ren Jia Makes ordinary dishes ex-traordinary. Try the stir-fried green beans and noodles. Daily 9.30am-2pm 5pm-9.30pm. 6 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8448 8800) 浦月人家苏杭食府, 朝阳区东方东路6号

Summer Palace Re-opened just in time for the Olympics, now serving Huaiyang along with Cantonese cuisine. Enjoy all the traditional favorites with a little artistic twist. Check out their daily tea cocktails and French Bordeaux selections. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. Lobby, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 34) 夏宫中餐厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店大堂

Xihe Yaju Foreigners and Chinese alike flock to this upscale restaurant set in a traditional courtyard that borders Ritan Park. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. Northeast corner of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District. (8561 7643) 羲和雅居, 朝阳区日坛公园东北角

Z.Y.X. HYC Tastefully themed in lavender and aromatic dark wood, this three-story restaurant focuses on light and mildly sweet Yangzhou cuisine. Don’t miss the “lion head” meatballs and wild mountain greens, a native specialty. Daily 9.30am-2pm, 4.30-10pm. 5 Haoyun Jie, 29 Zaoy-ing Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0276) 南国紫钰轩, 朝阳区枣营路29号好运街5号

HUNAN & HUBEIHubei: Famous for its freshwater fish, tender meat and thick soups that go well with rice.Hunan: Thick and pungent in flavor. Dishes use copious amounts of chili, pepper and shallots.

Tanzhou Jiulou Excellent smoked duck. Brilliant dishes in a rough environment. Daily 11am-11pm. Bldg 1, Huajiadi Beili (north side of the post office), Chaoyang District. (6473 4418) 潭州酒楼, 朝阳区花家地北里1号楼 (邮局北边)

Tianzhao Jiayuan Huisuo Daily 10am-10pm. 41 Xizhimenbei Dajie, Haidian District. (6221 7944) 天兆佳苑会所, 海淀区西直门北大街41号

Wang Pangzi Great find for some delec-table donkey dishes. Daily 9.30am-10pm. 86 Gulou Xidajie, Xicheng District. (8672 7507) 王胖子驴肉火烧, 西城区鼓楼西大街86号

Xiang Bin Jiudian If you’re in the vicinity of Gulou Qiao, Xiang Bin Jiudian is the ideal place to get your Hunan fix. Xiang Bin is one of those bright, bustling, mod-erately priced restaurants with decent decor and efficient service. Its extensive menu includes a few dubious-sounding items, but regulars know which home-style clay pots and stir-fries really hit the mark. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 1 Dongbin He, Deshengmen (north of Gulou Qiao), Xicheng District. (8207 9799) 湘彬酒店, 西城区德胜门东滨河路1号

Xiang Hai Lou The former Yue Ming Lou now serves Hunan food in a traditional

environment. Head up to the third floor terrace for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding hutongs. Daily 10am-11pm. 21 Ya’er Hutong, Shichahai, Xicheng District. (6402 8408) 湘海楼, 西城区什刹海鸦儿胡同21号

Xiang Ming Yuan Nice, clean and brightly lit restaurant serves Xiangcai favorites like hongshaorou (braised pork in clay-pot) and duojiao yutou (fish heads with sweet peppers) to a predominantly white collar dinner crowd. Daily 9.30am-2pm 4.30pm-11pm. 1 Gongti Nanlu, Workers’ Stadium south gate, Chaoyang District. (6552 5493) 湘明园, 朝阳区工体南路1号

Xiangnan Renjia Offering decent Hunan cuisine alongside some less impressive Cantonese and Sichuan dishes. Try the Hunan tofu. Daily 10am-9pm. 1/F, Zijin Gong Hotel, 86 Nanheyan Dajie (100 meters north of Grand Hotel Beijing), Dongcheng District. (6513 6561) 湘南人家, 东城区南河沿大街86号,紫金宫饭店1层(北京饭店北100米)

Yue Lu Another brainchild from artist Fang Lijun, the mastermind behind South Silk Road. Serves Hunan-style cuisine in a classically Chinese dining room. 11am-11pm. 1) Opposite of Gongti 100, Bldg 1, Jiqingli, Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 0806); 2) 51-10 Di’anmen Xidajie, in Lotus Lane, Xicheng District. (6617 2696) 岳麓山屋, 1) 朝阳区工体西路吉庆里1号楼(工体100对面); 2) 西城区地安门西大街51-10号，天荷坊内

Zesty Chalet A modern take on spicy Hunan cuisine, the restaurant aims to impress with the freshness of both its presentation and decor. Daily 9am-mid-night. 25 Yonganli Zhongjie (west gate of Wanhao International Apartments), Chaoyang District. (6568 5850) 悦色轩, 朝阳区建外大街永安里中街25号万豪国际公寓西门

ICE CREAMFrom gelato to frozen yogurt all the way to full-fat whole milk iced dairy products.

Cafe Yogur Berry Looking like it sprang straight from the dot-com boom of the ‘90s, Yogur Berry is a brightly lit cafe of-fering internet access and ice-cold treats. Daily 9am-12pm. 2/F, Bldg 8, Wudaokou Xi Jiao Hotel, Haidian District. (8238 8478) 雅酷比咖啡店, 海淀区五道口西郊宾馆 8 搂2层

Gustomenta Daily 10am-11pm. South of the basketball court at Beijing Culture and Language University, Haidian Dis-trict. (6234 4487) 海淀区语言文化大学篮球场南边

Mondo Gelato Canadian brand of Italian-style ices and gelatos for your gourmet sweet tooth. The one branch in Hender-son Shopping Center is under construc-tion currently. 1) Daily 9.30am-9pm. B1/F, New World Shopping Centre, Phase 2, Chongwen District. (6708 9787); 2) Daily 9am-9.30pm. 2/F, Henderson Shop-ping Center, 18 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (135 0129 3663); 3) Daily 9am-10pm. 5/F Lufthansa Center, 52 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1188 ext 536) 聚乐多意大利艺术冰淇凌, 1) 崇文区新世界商场二期青春馆地下一层; 2) 东城区建国门内大街18号恒基中心二层; 3) 朝阳区亮马桥路52号燕莎友谊商城5层

Romana Ice Cream Offering 24 creamy flavors of fresh homemade authentic Italian gelato. 1) Daily 9.30am-10pm. Oriental Plaza, LG FF01, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 0201); 2) Daily 9am-10pm. B1/F, Store 146, Xin-dongan Shichang, 138 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6522 1161) www.romanachina.com 罗马娜, 1) 东城区东方广场东长安街1号LG FF01; 2) 东城区新东安市场王府井大街138 号LG B-146

Sprinkles Pick your flavor of handmade ice cream made daily on the premises, then add a diversity of toppings to suit your own eccentric tastes. Finally, watch as your ice cream is mixed with metal spatulas at the “teppanyaki counter.” Scoops range from RMB 25-50, with opening discounts now available. Daily 9am-10pm. BB05-A, LG/F, Oriental Plaza Mall, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng



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Wildlife Fund nightmare, but the quality of their jiachangcai make it well worth a visit. Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-9.30pm. 56 Donghuamen Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6528 3988) 清水东华, 东城区东华门大街56号

Red Capital Club The place to impress out of town guests, the Red Capital Club’s courtyard setting capitalizes on nostalgic kitsch and well-known Beijing dishes. Features a 1950s-style cigar and cocktail lounge. Daily 6-12pm. 66 Dongsijiutiao, Dongcheng District. (6402 7150, 8401 8886) 新红资俱乐部, 东城区东四九条66号

Summer House Were the Emperor still around today, he might just be found tucking into the huge array of seafood, Cantonese and Sichuanese dishes at the aesthetically stunning Summer House. The decor alone will have you drool-ing – check out the impressive private rooms. Prices range from the reasonable to the imperial. Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 5-10pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. Side Park South Gate, Fangyuan Lu (200m east of Xiaoyun Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6437 3838/4848) 紫金府, 朝阳区芳园西路四德公园南门（霄云桥向东200米路北）

Tiandi Yijia Aristocratic food, envi-ronment and prices, a stone’s throw away from the Forbidden City. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. 140 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8511 5556) 天地一家, 东城区南池子大街140号

Wuyutai Neifucai The capital’s mainstay teashop, Wuyutai, makes its first foray into the restaurant world, spotlighting cuisine from the imperial tables in this impeccably decorated three-floor estab-lishment. Get ready to be treated like a king and pay imperial prices too. Daily 10am-2am. 144 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6402 2228/38) 吴裕泰内府菜, 东城区东直门内大街144号

INDIAN/PAKISTANICopious amounts of herbs and other natural seasonings create flavorful curries and tan-doori dishes served with rice, dal (lentils) and naan bread. In Beijing, often coupled with Thai cuisine.

Asian Star Southeast Asian restaurant serves a mishmash of Indian, Thai, Sin-gaporean and Malaysian cuisines. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 26 Dongsan-huan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6582 5306) 亚洲之星新马印, 朝阳区东三环北路26号

Bindiya Mon-Fri 11.30am-3pm, 5pm-midnight. Sat, Sun 10am-midnight.. Wudaokou Shopping center,28 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6266 6101) 宾迪亚印度餐厅, 海淀区成府路28号五道口购物中心五层511

Chingari Excellent Southeast Asian food from the Indian subcontinent. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 4/F, 27 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8448 3690/1) 鑫格里, 朝阳区东直门外大街27号4层

Ganges Indian Restaurant Experience authentic Indian cuisine at Ganges Indian Restaurant, offering over 180 items in the menu including both southern and northern Indian classics like chicken tikka masala and lamb roganjosh. Tailor-made menu parties can be arranged for large parties. Daily 11am-11pm. 1) 138A, B1/F, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 2999); 2) 5/B, Hairun Apart-ments, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5135 8353); 3) Sancaitang Xiezi Lou, 160 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6262 7944) 恒河印度餐厅, 1) 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶地下1层138A; 2) 朝阳区将台路2号海润国际公寓底商5号; 3) 海淀区成府路160号三才堂写字楼一层13号

Golden Elephant A busy Thai/Indian restaurant with a large menu that won’t break the bank. The original Sanlitun branch has now closed. Daily 11am-10.30pm. 4/F Paragon Hotel, A18 Jian-guomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6526 6688 ext 5950) 金象, 东城区建国门内大街甲18号宝辰饭店四层

Harry’s Kitchen Catering services in the Shunyi area featuring South Asian, Mid-dle Eastern and Western food, including seasonal specialties. Also provides cater-ing related items and services. 11-2pm, 5pm-10pm. Inside Wanke City Garden, Shunyi District. (139 1169 0944, 8049 7941, [email protected]) 北京巴顺海力餐厅, 顺义区万科城市花园内

Hazara While the quality of the food does not quite match the expensive prices, the decor is intimate and stylish and the service superb. Accepts for-eign currencies, Visa and Mastercard. Daily 5.30-10.30pm. Inside Face bar, 26 Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6788) 朝阳区工体南路东草园26号

Indian Courtyard Opened by a veteran restaurateur Victor Raj, Indian Courtyard offers the flavors of the subcontinent in a renovated courtyard home in Houshayu. Ask Victor about his catering services (137 0126 5314). Daily 11am-10pm. 3 Kai-fa Jie, Xi Baixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 2884) 子象霆印式餐厅, 顺义区后沙峪西白辛庄开发街3号

Indian Kitchen The menu is divided into an assortment of spicy subcontinent spe-cialties, but the indecisive can check out the buffet lunch (RMB 38), served week-days. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-11pm. 2 Sanlitun Beixiaojie (opposite Korean embassy), Chaoyang District. (6462 7255) 北京印度小厨, 朝阳区三里屯北小街2号

Kamat’s Mumbai Palace Middleweight Indian eatery offering a broad menu of tasty chicken, lamb and vegetarian cur-ries averaging around RMB 40-60. Well worth a shot if you’re in the area. Lunch buffet for RMB 38. Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F, Disanji Creative Zone (next to Haidian Qiao), 66 Beisihuan Xilu, Haidian District. (6268 4999) 卡玛斯印度餐厅, 海淀区北四环西路66号第三级文化中心2层

Mirch Masala Tasty, authentic and afford-able in a pleasant, well-lit environment. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. Delivery also available. Mon 5-10.30pm, Tue-Sun 11am-2.30pm 5-10.30pm. 60-2 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6406 4347) www.mirchmasala.com.cn 马沙拉之香, 东城区南锣鼓巷60-2号

Mughal’s Beijing Friendly staff serve up Pakistani and Xinjiang cuisine with generous portions which make up for the difficulty of finding the place. While similar to Indian food, the menu favors meat over vegetables. Daily 10am-11pm. Rm C508, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5208 6082, [email protected]) www.mughalbeijing.cn 新疆卡拉奇餐厅, 朝阳区三里屯北街81号那里花园1号楼C508室

Raj Indian Restaurant and Bar Located in a 200-year old court yard close to the Drum Tower, Raj offers a wide variety of authentic Indian dishes with reasonable price. Large rooftop open in summer. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-11pm. 31 Gulou Xi-dajie (west of the Drum Tower), Xicheng District. (6401 1675) www.raj.com.cn 拉兹印度餐厅, 西城区鼓楼西大街31号

The Taj Pavilion Friendly management and some of Beijing’s finest Indian food in an authentic setting. Popular and a reliable favorite. Voted “Best Indian” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 1) 1/F, West Wing, China World Shopping Mall (next to KFC), Chaoyang District. (6505 5866); 2) 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai Lu, Shoudu Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6436 7678, 6437 6688 ext 3811) 泰姬楼印



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度餐厅, 1) 朝阳区国贸西楼1层肯德基旁边; 2) 朝阳区首都机场路将台路丽都假日酒店广场缤纷廊3层

Tamarind A small, modern restaurant serving quality curries, tandoor dishes, naans and more. Indian cuisine domi-nates the limited menu, but Bangladeshi and Pakistani dishes are also available. RMB 22-31 lunch deals. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. Stall 161, B1/F, North Tower, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 1226) www.tamarindchina.com 朝阳区东大桥路8号Soho尚都北楼地下1层161室

The Tandoor Good food, mirror-covered walls and Indian dancers are just enough to distract from the high prices and overly formal service. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 1/F, Zhaolong Hotel, 2 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6597 2211, 6597 2299 ext 2112) 天都里印度餐厅, 朝阳区工体北路2号兆龙饭店1层

Victor’s Place and Curry House This “takeout station” prepares moderately priced Indian and Italian food for home delivery. If the mood strikes, you can eat at one of the few tables. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 8 Laiguangying Donglu (near Western Academy Beijing), Chaoyang District. (8470 1306/1308) 天竺阁, 朝阳区来广营东路8号（京西学校旁边）

ITALIANRed meat and wine, fish and seafood - not to mention great olive oil and pasta. Classic Medi-terranean fare. See also: European.

+39 Italian Restaurant and Lounge Stands out from the crowd with its catchy monik-er, inspired by Italy’s country code, and by steering clear of stereotypical Italian fare (no pizza or spaghetti ‘n’ meatballs here). Patrons can enjoy modern Italian cuisine either in the stylish setting downstairs or surrounded by eclectic artwork upstairs under a glass roof. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm, 6.30-10.30pm. 6 Beisihuan Donglu, (south-east corner of Wangjing Qiao, directly across from Ikea), Chaoyang District. (8457 2839, [email protected]) 三久府邸, 朝阳区北四环东路6号 (望京桥东南角, IKEA 对面)

Abella Daily 11am-10.30pm. B29 Xinba Lu (Laitai Flower Market), Chaoyang District. (8454 4450) 朝阳区莱太花街星吧路B29号

Agrilandia Fresh ingredients grown on site; great suburban locale ensures lots of room for the kids and dogs to scamper. Daily 9am-10pm. Baigezhuangcun, Mapozhen, Shunyi District. (6940 7650, 130 0127 1094) www.agrilandia.cn 意大利农场, 顺义区马坡镇白各庄村

Alba Restaurant Traditional Italian cuisine prepared by an Italian chef in a two-story restaurant with outside seating. Daily

11.30am-late. 1/F, Tower 3, China View, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8980 6060) 朝阳区工体东路中国红阶大厦3号101室

Album This cozy bar/restaurant offers up tasty tapas, pasta and home-made pizza. Bring a long a photo of yourself to add to their collection and get a discount. Daily 10.30am-2am. 12 Xinyuan Xili Dongjie, Chaoyang District. (6466 7833) 相册, 朝阳区新源西里东街12号（渔阳饭店对面小区内）

Alla Osteria Unpretentious and tasteful, this newcomer is a welcome addition to the Italian restaurant scene. Try the melt-in-your-mouth agnolotti burro e salvia (RMB 48), or the gamberoni croccanti con tortino (RMB 118) – succulent prawns with saffron and champagne sauce. Set lunches RMB 68. Tue-Sun 10am-10pm. Rm 1112, Soho Shangdu, Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 3112) 意尚意大利餐厅, 朝阳区东大桥路8号Soho尚都1112号

Annie’s Unpretentious, affordable Italian food. Voted “Best Italian” and “Best Value for Money” in the 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. Free delivery. 1) Daily 11am-11pm. West Gate of Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8589 8366); 2) Daily 11am-11pm. 16 Dongsan-huan Lu (next to CD Jazz Club), Chaoyang District. (6503 3871); 3) Daily 11am-11pm. A1 Nongzhan Nanlu (near the west gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District. (6591 1931); 4) Daily 11am-11pm. Jiuxian-qiao, Jiangtai Lu, Shangye Jie, Chaoyang District. (6436 3735); 5) Daily 11.30am-11pm. Across from Western Academy Bei-jing, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8470 4768) 安妮, 1) 朝阳区建国路88号Soho现代城西门; 2) 朝阳区东三环路16号(农展馆正门南侧); 3) 朝阳区农展南路甲1号 (朝阳公园西门南侧); 4) 朝阳区酒仙桥将台路商业街; 5) 朝阳区来广营东路5号京西学校对面

Assaggi Charming, conveniently located restaurant with a tree-lined roof garden and terrace. Don’t miss their tasty fresh pasty and home-made bread. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.30-11pm. 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (8454 4508) 尝试, 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号

Barolo Casual yet upscale Italian with an open kitchen, Barolo wine choices, and delicious desserts. Business set meals are RMB 228 for two courses, RMB 288 for three. All prices are subject to a 15% service charge. Editor’s choice for “Restau-rant of the Year” in our 2008 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8888) 巴罗洛, 朝阳区建国路甲83

Bravo Italia Ristorante With an extensive menu, this Chinese-run restaurant offers pastas that are cheap, satisfyingly flavor-ful and, to the chef’s credit, cooked al dente. The best deal is the pizza, which is similar to that of Pizza Hut but much cheaper. Daily 8am-11pm. 8 Zhongguan-cun Donglu (100 meters south of Tsinghua University East Gate), Haidian District. (5177 9058) 品诺, 海淀区中关村东路8号2层（清华大学东门南100米）

Bubble Cafe & Bar The name says it all. Set lunch menus and at nighttime this bubbly cafe spreads out set menu dinners and transforms into a lounge, with a full lollipop-inspired cocktail list. Daily 11am-midnight. 2/F, Bldg 8, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 2770) 泡点, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho8号楼2层

Caffé Marco This open kitchen all-day dining restaurant offers innovative Ital-ian-Chinese cuisine. They do an especially good breakfast buffet. 24hrs. 78 Anli Road, Marco Polo Parkside., Chaoyang District. (5963 6688) 马哥孛罗咖啡厅, 朝阳区安立路78号北京中奥马哥孛罗大酒店1层

Caffe Parma At this light-hearted, casual-luxe Italian cafe, the ambiance pairs well with its fresh and delicious Italian fare. Get your meal to go at the deli or eat in the amply lit cafe. Daily 7am-10pm. Rm 0665, Bldg 6 Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsan-huan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 2876) 佩佳利咖啡厅, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho6号楼0665室

Casa Mia Feast on Italian classics, including fresh pastas inspired by owner Stefano Berziga’s native Parma. 1) Daily 10am-10.30pm. 1/F, The Ascott Bldg, Chaoyang District. (6567 9607); 2) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 1/F, Bldg C, 2 Sunshine 100, Tower C, Guanghua Lu (next to children’s playground), Chaoyang District. (5100 2522) 卡萨米亚意大利餐吧, 1) 朝阳区国贸桥东南角雅诗阁大厦一层(摩托罗拉大厦南面); 2) 朝阳区光华路2号阳光100国际公寓C座底层(儿童游乐园)

Cepe Offers authentic northern Italian cuisine in a modern, trendy setting. The low-key atmosphere makes it the perfect place for a romantic dinner. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 6996) 意味轩, 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒店大堂

Ciro’s Pomodoro An international chain with restaurants in London, Dubai and Kuwait, this spacious Italian diner has nightly performances, DJs, live bands, a long extended bar, and alfresco seat-ing. Daily 11am-3am. 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6008) 波莫多洛, 朝阳区三里屯北路81号

Daccapo A contemporary Italian res-taurant with plenty of flair and a great wine selection. Editor’s choice for the “Best Service” in our 2008 Restaurant Award. Weekday set lunch: three-course (RMB 120), two-course (RMB 98). Prices subject to 15% service charge. Daily noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 2/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1789) 迪卡博意大利餐厅, 东城区金宝街99号北京丽晶酒店2层

Da Giorgio Sophisticated and simple in both decor and food. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-10pm. 2/F, Grand Hyatt Beijing Hotel, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6510 9628) 意餐厅, 东城区东长安街1号东方广场北京东方君悦大酒店二层

Elisa’s Italian Restaurant Fine Italian din-ing it ain’t, but that’s part of Elisa’s appeal – decent food, decent prices in a casual dining atmosphere. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 1) C6, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0291/0292); 2) 100m south of the Yansha Shopping Center, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6500 6407) 爱丽莎意大利餐厅, 1) 朝阳区枣营路29号好运街C6; 2) 朝阳区东三环北路(燕莎商场往南100米)

Gisa As authentic as Italian food gets in Beijing. Great pizza with homemade cheese. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. Chaoyang Park west gate, Chaoyang Dis-trict. (6594 0938) 吉萨餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门北侧

Il Casale New name, same Italian home-style food. Daily 11.30am-11.30pm. Jiang-tai Xilu at Si’de Gongyuan (opposite the Japanese International School), Chaoyang District. (6436 8778) 家园意大利餐厅, 朝阳区将台西路四得公园（日本人国际学校对面）

Il Milione Ristorante Dine in a sea of red velvet at this hidden Italian restaurant with a praiseworthy imported wine list and classic pastas and entrees at reason-able prices. Delivery is available within the Sanquan compound. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.30-9.30pm. 1/F, Sanquan Apartments, 38 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6508 6038) 素封, 朝阳区麦子店街38号三全公寓1层

La Dolce Vita Classic Italian eatery offer-ing authentic oven-fired pizza as well as a wide range of pastas and salads. Free de-livery within a 3km radius. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 8 Bei Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 2894) 甜蜜生活, 朝阳区新东路北段8号

La Fattoria This hidden gem of Neapolitan cuisine serves up more than just pasta. The complimentary glass of wine and the assortment of sauced spaghetti are de-lectable. Daily 11am-2.30pm; 6-10.30pm. 5 Phoenix Xintiandi, Shuguang Xili, Chaoyang District. (5866 7072) 朝阳区曙光西里凤凰新天地5号尚铺

L’Isola Daily 11am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. Stall 201, 2/F, Pacific Century Place, 2A Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6539 3773) 益顺客, 朝阳区工体北路甲2号盈科中心2层201

Little Italy Modest family-style Italian res-taurant featuring an impressive wine list and a good selection of pastas, pizzas and desserts. Delivery and catering services available. Daily 11.30am-10pm. 813 Pin-nacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Develop-ment Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 4679) 小意大利, 顺义区天竺开发区荣祥广场813号

Luce Cafe The fuss-free stylishness of this contemporary Italian restaurant is comple-mented by the attentive but unobtrusive staff. The menu goes beyond regular Italian favorites, and the Mocha crème brulée is highly recommended. Mon-Sat 1pm-1am; Sun 11.30am-10.30pm. 138 Jiugulou Dajie, Xicheng District. (8402 4417) www.luceluna.com 路溪, 西城区旧鼓楼大街138号

Maccheroni Though Maccheroni’s office-block location is impersonal, the restau-rant itself is an attractive space, with neat decorative touches like porthole-style win-dows affording a glimpse of the kitchen. Daily noon-10pm. Rm 205-206, 2/F, Bldg A, Oriental Media Center, 4 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6581 5417) 朝阳区光华路4号东方梅地亚中心A楼2层205-206室

Metro Cafe This cozy, romantic place is one of Beijing’s oldest Italian restaurants. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm; Sat-Sun 11.30am-10pm. 9 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 7828) 美特柔, 朝阳区工体西路9号

Michael’s Place Pastas and pizzas run in the RMB 30-50 range each. In spite of the comfortable decor, brick pizza oven, kiddie corner and decent selection of im-ported fine wines, Michael’s free-n-quick home delivery might just be its strongest asset. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. Central Villa District (opposite North Gate of Capi-tal Paradise), Shunyi District. (8046 7803) 北京明天意大利餐厅, 顺义区中央别墅区名都园北门西侧

O Sole Mio Serving pizza, pasta and all your other Italian standards, no surprises, though the cozy atmosphere is nice. Daily 10.30am-midnight. 1/F, Jiezuo Dasha, 55 Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6417 7022) 朝阳区幸福村中路55号杰座大厦1层

PastaritO This chain diner serves decent, inexpensive Italian food. The menu is extensive, but the quality somewhat inconsistent. Daily 11am-10pm. L216, Zhongguancun Gate City Mall, 19 Zhong-guancun Dajie, Haidian District. (8248 6172) 帕萨瑞途, 海淀区中关村大街19号新中关市场L216

Peterpan Makes a mean pepperoni pizza and a tasty tiramisu. Prices are moderate, ranging from RMB 65 for small pizzas and pastas to RMB 120 for beef and veal dishes. Delivery available. 1) Daily 11am-11pm. 3 Xi Dawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 9051); 2) Daily 9am-midnight. San-litun Xiwujie (west of the main entrance to Jingyi Dasha), Chaoyang District. (6465 1661) 意大利餐厅, 1) 朝阳区西大望路甲3号; 2) 朝阳区三里屯西五街京谊大厦写字楼大门口西边

Prego A modern Italian restaurant that serves authentic regional home-style dishes prepared by an Italian Chef. Daily 11am-11.30pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7815) 意大利餐厅, 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层



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Ristorante Sadler From Milan, two-star Michelin chef Claudio Sadler offers re-fined yet comfortable Italian cuisine, con-temporary interiors, warm ambience, plus alfresco dining and a balcony bar with views of Tiananmen Square and Qianmen gates. Noon - 2pm, 6.30 - 10.30pm. 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6599 1931) 东城区前门东大街23号

Tafi Tafi, which stands for “Table and Fellow Indispensable,” offers an eclectic mix of Japanese and Italian cuisines. Five-and six-course prix fixe meals make this a worthy Wudaokou destination. Daily 11am-11pm. 8 Zhongguancun Lu, 1/F, Bldg B Dongsheng Dasha (across from the front entrance of Qinghuayuan Hotel), Haidian District. (8252 7533) 海淀区中关村路8号东升大厦B楼1层

Toscana Italian Restaurant Located near the Kerry Centre, this Tuscan inspired restaurant is a prime spot for CBDers dur-ing lunchtime. The service was pleasant and meals came on time. Daily 10am-10pm. 1/F, Uni-construction Building, 25 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6508 4265) 托斯卡纳, 朝阳区东三环中路25号住总大厦1层

Trattoria La Gondola Elegant decor and extensive exploration of the well-devel-oped wine list may almost convince you that you’re in Venice. Entrees include pastas, pizzas, seafood, veal and rib eye, though non-sequiturs like satay chicken pizza with yogurt and peanuts (RMB 85) remind you that you’re still in China. Pric-es match the hotel location, as does the quality service. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-11pm. Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangma-qiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5707) 意大利威尼斯餐厅, 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

Va Piano This chic and sexy place combines cheerful colors, dark tones, and art pieces allows for a casual feel at lunch to a more refined dinner ambiance. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 8 Beichen Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8437 1188) 朝阳区北辰西路8号院4号楼

JAPANESERaw fish, udon noodles and curries that lean towards the sweet side of the flavor spectrum. Usually aesthetically pleasant.

600 Fusion Food A cavernous, somber restaurant in dark solid colors just short of oppressive. The menu is dominated by Japanese fare. Daily 10.30am-10pm. A11 Warehouse Complex, Nanxincang, Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (5169 0120) 六百年新派日本料理, 东城区东四十条南新仓古仓群

Ajinotei Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5pm-10pm. 3/F Renaissance Beijing Hotel, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 9999 ext 3141) 朝阳区霄运路36号北京国航万丽酒店 3层

Ajitoku This Tokyo-style restaurant serves a variety of classic and innovative Japa-nese dishes in an industrial-chic setting. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. Bldg C, B113, Raycom Infotech Park, 2 Kexuey-uan Nanlu, Zhongguancun, Haidian Dis-trict. (8286 1993) 味德日本料理, 海淀区科学院南路2号 (北四环中关村3号桥南拐100米路西) 融科资讯中心C座地下一层

Baweifang Seemingly teleported to Bei-jing straight from Miami Beach, the sleek Beach Bar & Restaurant serves upscale European specialties and Italian desserts all crafted by a head chef who trained in Italy and worked at the Grand Hyatt and Kempinski Hotels. Kick back in one of the patio’s reclining chairs and pretend you’re at the beach – that is, until plans for an actual beach on the second floor are real-ized sometime next year. Daily 11am-mid-night. 20 Xingba Lu, Chaoyang District. (8454 1029) 八味坊, 朝阳区星吧路20号

Club 88 Also known as Asian Kitchen and Sui Grill, this restaurant serves as many cuisines as it has names. While the menu is a mélange of Thai, Indonesian and Japa-nese dishes, the decor is all clashing pur-ples and reds. Daily 11am-late. 43 Sanlitun Houjie (next to Tongli Studio), Chaoyang District. (6413 0957) 醉炉/亚洲小厨, 朝阳区三里屯后街43号(同里旁边)

Dan Ai Fan Daily 11am-10pm. B160,North Tower of SOHO Shangdu,Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 0962) 朝阳区东大桥路8号soho尚都北塔B160

Elvis With Japanese pop music on the speakers, simple decor and plainly dressed wait staff, Elvis may look like fast food but it also serves up some of the best ramen in the city. Daily 11am-11pm. 3 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0388) 福神, 西城区金城坊街3号

Gin Chow down on some of Japans best bar snacks in the sleek, black and blond-schemed dining room of this recently opened izakaya managed by the owner of Kushinosato (a well-established restaurant featuring deep-fried kushiage skewers). Daily 6pm-2am. Rm 501, E-Tower, 12 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6592 6198) 呤, 朝阳区光华路12号丙数码01大厦501室

Guanghuamen Offers a mixed Japa-nese and Korean menu. 9.30am-2am. 2/F, Nuo’an Dasha, 14A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (5130 9726) 光华门, 朝阳区光华路甲14号诺安大厦2层

Haiku by Hatsune Haiku by Hatsune (lo-cated in Block 8, Alan Wong’s new multi-venue project), aims to outdo Hatsune with sexier ambiance and an all-encom-passing menu – soups and salads, yakitori, karaage, sashimi, sushi and teppanyaki. Daily 6pm-midnight. Block 8, 3/F, (above Kong Yiji) south side of No. 8 Apartments on Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6508 8585 ext 203) www.block8.cn 隐泉之语, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门8号公馆内南侧3层

Haru Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar Despite its few private rooms, this simple yet elegant Japanese restaurant is all about quality and taste, which in turn means higher prices. Daily 10.30am-10pm. 902 Pinnacle Plaza, Jingshun Lu, Shunyi District. (8046 5112) 尚水长廊铁板烧餐厅, 顺义区天竺镇开发区荣祥广场902

Hatsune Voted “Best Japanese” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. Stylish joint specializing in unique sushi and hand rolls. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 2/F, Heqiao Bldg C, 8A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6581 3939) 隐泉日本料理, 朝阳区光华路甲8号和乔大厦C座2层

Honzen Quality Japanese cuisine with hot and cold dishes on offer. Mon-Sat 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 4141) 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

Higeoyaji Cozy and reliable. Serves moderately priced Japanese and Italian homestyle cooking. Daily 10am-1am. Wudaokou (near the Jingyu Hotel), Haid-ian District. (8238 8270) 胡子, 海淀区五道口京裕宾馆大院内

Isshin Japanese Sushi Restaurant Cool decor and mellow aural ambience. Good set meals at reasonable prices. 1) Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Sat-Sun 11:30am-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm. Rm 1501, Bldg 15, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 5769); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. Door 3, Bldg B, Ziguang Development Plaza, 11 Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District. (6482 3600); 3) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm (stop taking or-ders at 10pm). 35 Chengfu Lu (30m north of the traffic lights next to Wudaokou subway station), Haidian District. (8261 0136); 4) Daily 11am-1.30pm, 5-9.30pm. 2/F, Bldg 1, Oversea Student Dormitory, Beijing Normal University, Haidian District. (5880 9785) 一心日本料理, 1) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho15号楼1501; 2) 朝阳区惠新东街11号紫光发展大厦B座3单元; 3) 海淀区城府路35号院（五道口城铁站旁信号灯往北30米路西院内）; 4) 海淀区北京师范大学留学生公寓二层

Izaka-Ya and Ushi-Ya Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-11.30pm; Sat, Sun 11.30am-3.30pm, 5.30-11.30pm. 4 Gongti Beilu (across from Rock & Roll Club), Chaoyang District. (6585 3570) 居酒屋桥场, 朝阳区工体北路4号

Jazz-Ya See Bars & Clubs Directory. Daily 11.30am-2am. 18 Sanlitun Beilu (North Bar Street), Chaoyang District. (6415 1227) 爵士, 朝阳区三里屯北路18号



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Jiu Yuan Zhang Ziyi’s an investor in this certified organic restaurant featur-ing a large ice Buddha centerpiece. Delicious farm fresh veggies outshine the wagyu beef and sashimi platters. Daily 5.30-10pm. 2/F, North Bldg, Longbo Guangchang, 16 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6595 1199) 久源, 朝阳区东三环北路16号隆博广场北楼二层

Kagen Fiery pot of hot coals at stainless steel tables, black slate floors and cool electronica music to accompany tasty mar-inated meat grilled fresh at each table. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. B1/F, Bldg C, Heqiao Dasha, 8 Guanghua Donglu,, Chaoyang District. (6583 6830) 火源, 朝阳区光华东路8号和乔大厦C座地下1层

Kagoya Hachibay Expensive Japanese yakiniku dining in a five-star hotel set-ting. Good food but even more awesome prices. Daily 11am-2pm, 6-10pm. 6/F, Sofitel Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu (next to Wanda Interna-tional Cineplex), Chaoyang District. (6581 0072/5820) 笼屋八兵卫, 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座索菲特酒店6层

Karuizawa Not fantastic, but fine for light meals and sake drinking. Daily 10.30am-10pm. 1/F, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 1024) 轻景泽, 朝阳区东大桥路8号Soho尚都1层

Keikoku Restaurant Beautiful open grill kitchen with a large selection of meat and seafood. Daily 11.30am- 2pm, 5.30-9.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 1/F Kunlun Hotel, 2 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6590 3388 ext 5695) 溪谷村, 朝阳区新源南路2号昆仑饭店1层

Kitaya Comfortable and reliable, Kitaya’s simple modern decor, friendly service and clear tri-lingual menu make this restaurant a good option for people who work or live near the Capital Gymnasium. Choose from the RMB 118 or the RMB 158 buffet menus. Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F, Tengda Tower, 168 Xizhimenwai Dajie (across from Capital Gymnasium), Haidian District. (8857 5838) 喜多屋, 海淀区西直门外大街168号腾达大厦主楼1层

Koma Hachi This tiny izakaya catering to the Japanese Embassy crowd features au-thentic food and an intimate atmosphere. Set menus RMB 20-60. Daily 11am-2pm, 6-10pm. 27B Liangmaqiao Lu, Anjialou, across from Gaolan Dasha, Chaoyang Dis-trict. (6435 2202) 驹八, 朝阳区安家楼亮马桥路乙27号(高澜大厦对面)

Kurazen With bamboo trees and a cross-laid slate and pebble floor, Kurazen’s re-ception area resembles a Japanese garden that leads up to an open kitchen with teppanyaki chefs displaying their knife and grill skills. The menu is extensive with many sashimi selections in addition to fish, all offered raw or as teppan-options. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-10.30pm. 21 Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang Dis-trict. (5867 0281/2) 藏善日本料理店, 朝阳区枣营路好运街21号

Kushinosato Tiny and uncluttered res-taurant features Japanese-style chuan’r, called kushiage. Everything comes bread-ed and deep-fried; chefs keep the kebabs coming until you tell them to stop. Daily 5-11pm. Xinyuan Jie (200 meters north of Adria near Capital Mansion), Chaoyang District. (6462 1086) 串之乡, 朝阳区新源街京城大厦北200米

Lai Lai Ken Enjoy affordable and authentic Japanese noodles along with homesick Japanese business men in this small but well-designed restaurant. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 1) C9 Haoyun Jie (Lucky Street), Chaoyang District. (5867 0299); 2) 8 Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie, Chaoyang Dis-trict. (6467 8719) 来来轩, 1) 朝阳区好运街C9; 2) 朝阳区新源西里中街8号

Le Igosso Homey atmosphere, inventive dishes and great chocolate cake. Mon-Fri 7-9am, 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm; Sat-Sun 7-9.30am, 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. Jiuxian Apartments, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6431 5632) 藤崎亭, 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号酒仙公寓

Len Len An inspiring blend of minimalist decor and new-style Japanese cuisine: sleek, tranquil and refreshingly charming.

Daily 6pm-12.30am. 1/F, Ziming Dasha, 12B Xinzhong Jie, Chaoyang District. (6415 6415/6416) 联联, 朝阳区新中街乙12号紫铭大厦1层

Makoto Canadian celebrity Chef Makoto Ono ambitious 1,114-square-meter loft features three open-kitchen stations, 12 individual private rooms and a separate bar and lounge. The menu features cold platters, hot platters, sushi and sashimi, robatayaki, and teppanyaki, and lunch set meals range from RMB 90-180. Daily 11am-11pm. China Central Place, Tower 1, F/4, 81 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5255 0668) 朝阳区建国路81华贸中心1楼4层

Matsuko Great lunchtime buffet with sushi, sashimi, noodles and more. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5-10.30pm. 1) 2/F, Jinglong Dasha, 225 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6509 8999); 2) Baijiazhuang (south east corner of Changhong Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6582 5208); 3) 39 Liangmaqiao Lu (opposite 21st Century hotel), Chaoyang District. (8453 4062) 松子, 1) 朝阳区朝阳北路225号京龙大厦2层; 2) 朝阳区星期五餐厅对面松阪屋; 3) 朝阳区亮马桥39号（21世纪饭店对面）

Matsushin Packed at lunch but worth the wait. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 2/F, West Area, Hanwei Plaza, 7 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 2535) 松伸日本料理, 朝阳区光华路7号汉威大厦西区2层

Meishixiu Opened by a Beijing native who returned to town after receiving training at some of Japan’s most prestigious res-taurants, this healthy little eatery special-izes in soba noodles. Daily 10.30am-11pm. Tuanjiehu Beiwutiao (300 metres east of Tuanjiehu Beijie, behind the Beijing Maternity Hospital), Chaoyang District. (8597 5618) 美食秀特色餐厅, 朝阳区团结湖北五条（团结湖北街往东300米, 北京妇产医院后面）

Meshiya Kyoto fusion cuisine decorated in a combination of old Shanghai opulence and Shangri-la escapism. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-11.30pm. 600m south of the China World Shopping Mall on the east side of the street, next to the Yanyuan Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6771 0218) 桥场饭屋, 朝阳区国贸往南走600米马路东边燕园宾馆旁边

Ming Ge Daily 11am-11pm. 3a Baijiazhuang Dongli, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (6500 2122/7070) 明阁日本料理店, 朝阳区东三环白家庄东里甲3号

Miso Japanese Restaurant Visit Miso for faultlessly fresh sashimi and rolls (salmon roll, RMB 16 for 6) as well as excellent teppanyaki (beef roll RMB 58) and other warm dishes, notably Japanese hot pot. Lunch set menus are good value (RMB 68). Home delivery available. Daily 11am-9.30pm. Pinnacle Plaza, Shunyi District. (8046 5677) 馋猫日本料理, 顺义区荣祥广场

Molika This izakaya – the Japanese equiv-alent of a gastro-pub – is all warm-toned lighting and homey paper screens. They offer a large range of sashimi, sushi and, of course, sake. Daily 11am-1am. 1/F, CITS attached building (next to the Peninsula), 1 Dongdan Beidajie, Dongcheng District. (6523 6744) 盛香居酒屋, 东城区东单北大街1号国旅大厦配楼1层

Nadaman Featuring a teppanyaki kitchen and sushi bar, diners also have the option of tatami seating in private rooms. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-7.30pm. 3/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 39) 滩万日餐厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街中国大饭店三层

Nishimura Teppanyaki, robatayaki, sushi and more; great Japanese food in a stylish setting. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haid-ian District. (6841 2211 ext 2719) 西村餐厅, 海淀区紫竹院路29号香格里拉饭店2层

Redmoon Includes a sushi bar and cigar lounge. See Bars & Clubs Directories. Sun-Thu 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat 5pm-2am. 1/F, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Beijing Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6510 9366) 东方亮, 东城区东长安街1号东方君悦酒店大厅

Renaissance Sashimi and Sushi Bar Au-thentic sushi, sashimi and sake in a cozy

hotel lobby environment. Daily 2pm-1am. Lobby Lounge, Renaissance Hotel, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 9999) 大堂雅苑, 朝阳区霄云路36国航万丽酒店大堂

Sake Manzo Voted “Best Japanese” by our editors in the 2008 Restaurant Awards, this small restaurant provides diners with the option of watching their food being prepared at the open kitchen, or sitting at one of the three tables. Good selec-tion of noodle dishes too. 1) Mon-Fri 6pm-midnight; Sat-Sun 11.30am-2pm, 6pm-midnight. 1/F, Yilongfang, Yilong-tai Apartment, 28 Panjiayuan Nanli, Chaoyang District. (8770 8767); 2) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6pm-midnight.. 27 Liang-maqiao Lu, Anjialou, Chaoyang District. (6436 1608) 慢走日本烧灼餐厅, 1) 朝阳区潘家园南里28号漪龙台公寓伊龙坊1层; 2) 朝阳区安家楼亮马桥路27号

Shau Ron Ren This hip little hibachi (Japanese grill) joint is heating things up on Nanluoguxiang with its offer of free beef tongue slices if you put forth some tongue of your own. That’s right. If you kiss for 10 seconds (kissee provided if you ask a server nicely), Taiwanese owner Dav-id Hsu will take your picture and dish up some free food. Daily 5pm-11.30am. 2 Hei Zhima Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6403 7626) 烧肉人, 东城区黑芝麻胡同2号

Shota Muni Sushi & Grill Sushi that satis-fies the CBD office set with quick and affordable delivery. Daily 10am-11pm. S-108, Bldg C, Blue Castle Apartments, 3 Xi Dawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 9009) 将太无二, 朝阳区西大望路3号蓝堡国际公寓C座S-108

Teppanyaki Show Bar Daily 11am-11pm. 23 Haoyun Jie, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0238) 雅玛花式铁板烧餐吧, 朝阳区枣营路29号好运街23号

Todai Hotel buffets, move over! At this Japanese all-you-can-eat restaurant, size matters. Offerings include sashimi, sushi, pizzas, seafood, dim sum, tandoori, stir-fries, teppanyaki, grilled meats, crepe machines and a chocolate fountain. Lunch: RMB 188 (weekdays), RMB 198 (weekends); dinner RMB 258 (everyday). Daily 11.30am-2.30pm (lunch), Mon-Thu 5.30-10pm (dinner), Fri-Sun 5.30-10.30pm. Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xili, Chaoyang District. (5905 6888) 都太, 朝阳区朝阳公园西路六号蓝色港湾商业区

Wawu Those who don’t savor pork may find that Wawu is somewhat limited, but for ramen fans, this noodle bar offers fresh ingredients, a vibrant and smart dining room, reasonable prices and fast, friendly service. The fried dumplings (RMB 12) are a delight. 1) Daily 11am-mid-night. 1/F, Zhongfu Bldg, 99 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5446 6584); 2) Daily 11am-2am. Bldg A, Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8589 4847) 瓦屋拉面, 1) 朝阳区建国路99号中服大厦1层; 2) 朝阳区建国路88号Soho现代城A座

Yahata Great service, good set menus and fresh and cheap sushi. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 3/F, International Hotel (Guoji Fandian), Dongcheng District. (6512 9971) 八幡, 东城区国际饭店3层

Yasakatei Tokyo style eats and beer snacks, including paper hot pot or kami-nabe. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-11pm. 8 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Yong’an Dongli, 2/F Ruoy Chai International Bldg, Chaoyang District. (8528 8418) 八坂亭, 朝阳区建国门外大街8号永安东里(华彬国际大厦2层)

Yotsuba With fish flown in from Tokyo’s Tsukiji market several times a week, Yot-suba serves incomparably fresh traditional Japanese fare. Regulars come here for dishes that are served nowhere else in Bei-jing and at a fourth of the price of Tokyo. Call ahead several days for reservations; large parties are not recommended. Daily 5-10.30pm. Next to Bldg 2, Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District. (6467 1837) 四叶, 朝阳区新东路2号楼旁边

Yuki Simple and muted interior allows more attention on decent, inexpensive food. Diners can sit at the open kitchen or enjoy a nice cold cup of Asahi draft at the bar. Daily 11am-2am. 1/F, Bldg A, Dong-fang Meidiya, 4 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang

District. (6581 7831) 东京厨房, 朝阳区光华路4号东方梅地亚A座1层

KOREANSeemingly endless varieties of kimchi, other spicy pickled vegetables and savory bbq.

Ai Jiang Shan A gentleman’s barbecue, proving that char-grilling and composure can go together. Daily 11am-10pm. North Gate of Side Gongyuan, Jiangtai West Road, Chaoyang District. (8456 9511) 爱江山, 朝阳区将台西路四德公园北门

Beihai Dao Hip foreign students and yummy pots of lemon soju. Daily 24 hours. 2/F, Xijiao Hotel Health Club, Wudaokou, Haidian District. (6233 5776) 北海道, 海淀区五道口西郊宾馆康乐中心二层

BSD Dubu House BSD Dubu House places tofu stew front and center on the menu. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 12 Jianguomen-wai Dajie (opposite Xiushui Market), Chaoyang District. (6568 2838/2550); 2) 420-3, Area 4, Wangjing Xiyuan, Chaoyang District. (6471 7828) 北昌豆腐, 1) 朝阳区建国门外大街12号; 2) 朝阳区望京西园四区420-3

Charcoal Bar Various cuts of top-grade meat and preparations of beef and pork over an open flame. While the meat more than satisfies, Charcoal offers lit-tle else-only hot soup and cold noodles. Daily 4pm-2am. Inside the Jingyu Hotel courtyard, 1 Tsinghua Donglu, Wudaokou, Haidian District. (6234 9997) 炭吧, 海淀区五道口清华东路1号京裕宾馆内

Gaon Korean Restaurant Gaon is the first Chinese mainland venture of this Seoul-based chain, which serves high-end classic Korean cuisine. The Beijing branch might lack the resources to exclusively use organic ingredients, something for which the chain is well known. But it’s still a notch above most other Korean restaurants in town, thanks to superior quality meat and cooking techniques. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-9pm. 5/F, East Tower, Twin Towers, B-12 Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. (5120 8899, 5828 7099) 高恩, 朝阳区建国门外大街乙12号双子座大厦东塔5层

Guxiang Shanchuan Fresh fatty pork and a cast iron skillet to cook it on. Daily 9.30am-midnight. 1/F, 423 Wangjing Xincheng (beside KFC), Chaoyang District. (6470 9292) 故乡山川, 朝阳区望京新城423楼1层(肯德基旁边)

Haitanghua Pyongyang Cold Noodle Restaurant Cold War holdover serving North Korean-style eats and atmosphere. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 8 Xiny-uanxili Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6461 6295/6298) 海棠花平壤冷面馆, 朝阳区新源西里中街8号

Sa Lang Bang With ethnic decor and a pictorial menu, it features classic Korean food at a moderate price. There is the option of sitting cross-legged on straw mats, the traditional Korean way, or in cozy private rooms. Daily 9.30am-2am. 3/F, Dongyuan Plaza, 35 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (8261 8201) 舍廊房, 海淀区成府路35号东源大厦3层

Sanqianli Daily 10am-11pm. Bldg 519, Jinsong Xikou, Area 5, Chaoyang District. (6778 3750) 幸福三千里烤肉城, 朝阳区劲松5区519号楼

Saveurs de Corée Relax on a rooftop seat at this sophisticated Korean bistro, where the set menus are reasonably priced (from RMB 38 for 4 courses to RMB 78 for 6 courses) and the dishes are delicate, health-conscious, and intelligently propor-tioned. Daily 11.30am-10.40pm.. 29 Nan-luogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6401 6083) www.saveursdecoree.com.cn 韩香馆, 东城区南锣鼓巷29号

Shanggu City Korea Village BBQ Your usual Korean BBQ staples – beef, lamb, pork, vegetables – served by waitresses in ethnic dresses who speak limited English but do have a picture menu. Daily 10am-9.30pm. Adjoining the Jenny Lou’s near Lane Bridge, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8470 3016) 尚古城韩国烧烤, 朝阳区来广营东路5号

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restaurants serves standards like bulgolgi, banfan and delicious raw beef. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. Basement, Lufthansa Centre, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5720); 2) Daily 9am-10pm. 2/F, Landmark Towers, 8 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6590 6688 ext 5119) 萨拉伯尔, 1) 朝阳区燕莎地下一层; 2) 朝阳区东三环北路8号亮马河大厦二层

Suboksung The two larger-than-life wooden dolls that greet guests as they ar-rive are the only distinguishing features of this standard Korean BBQ joint. The main dining room is clean and spacious with a wooden maze of cubicle sections typical of many Korean establishments. But the food, while solid, is not extraordinary and the staff is over-attentive. Daily 10am-2.30pm, 5pm-10pm. B1 Millennium Plaza, Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8453 9999) 朝阳区霄云路现代汽车大厦B1层

Suraon Housed in an imitation water cube with its stained glass partitions, beauti-fully presented dishes and impeccable service, this romantic spot is perfect to treat that special someone. Daily 9.30am-10.30pm. Side Gongyuan 9-8, Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8456 8008) 禧莱恩, 朝阳区将台西路四得公园9-8

The Qing Grill and Bar Though simply dec-orated, Qing serves up a good combina-tion of western and Korean food that you can order from a trilingual picture menu. Daily 10am-2am. 5/F, Yihai Dasha, 16 Qin-ghua Donglu, Haidian District. (8681 1389) 清, 海淀区清华东路16号艺海大厦5层

MEDITERRANEANAnti-stress and relaxing meals includs wines and herbs of Southern Europe to the spices of Northern Africa

1/5 Taverna This rustic-chic Mediterranean taverna offers charming presentation and ambiance. Try the tiger prawns in chili garlic butter (RMB 228). Daily noon-midnight. Courtyard 4,Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6501 1949) 朝阳区工体北路4号院

Athena Daily 11.30am-11pm. 1 Sanlitun Xiwujie, Chaoyang District. (6464 6036) 雅典娜, 朝阳区三里屯西五街1号

The Med Live the leisure lifestyle of the Mediterranean in this hip and rustic restaurant that serves simple yet healthy meals. Chef Adrian used to cook for the rich and famous and can make a to-die for lentil burger. Daily 5pm-3am. 3/F, (above Kong Yiji) south side of No. 8 Apartments on Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6508 8585 ext 206) www.block8.cn 地中海餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门8号公馆内南侧3层

Greek Delicacy 1) Daily 11am-9pm, week-ends 11am-10pm. Solana Shopping Cent-er, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6380); 2) Daily 10am-11pm. 5/F U-Centre, Wudaokou, Haidian District. (6266 6100) 1) 朝阳区蓝色港湾购物中心朝阳公园路6号; 2) 海淀区五道口购物中心5层

The Olive Salads, sandwiches, steaks, dinner, health food, juice and desserts. Pleasant outdoor dining on the terrace. Also serves weekend brunch. Perfect for post-Yoga Yard rehabilitation. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 1) Stall E-101, 6 Jiang-tai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6430 1181); 2) 17 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 9669) 1) 朝阳区将台路6号E-101室; 2) 朝阳区工体北路17号

Sureno The Village at Sanlitun, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5240) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼

MIDDLE EASTERNLamb dishes chock full of dill, mint, cinnamon, oregano and pepper as well as hummus and flaky filo dough-based dishes.

1001 Nights Sanlitun area restaurant serv-ing some of the best Middle Eastern food in Beijing - falafel, tabouleh, hummus and kebabs. Nightly belly dancing. Daily 11am-2am. Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6532 4050) 1001夜, 朝阳区工体北路兆龙饭店对面

Biteapitta The perfect spot for a falafel lover on a budget. Try the mashed po-

tato pitas and the hummus. Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 9am-11pm. 30 Tianze Lu (near Nuren Jie, turn at the Grape restaurant before the New Get Lucky Bar), Chaoyang District. (6467 2961) 吧嗒饼, 朝阳区天泽路30号（女人街附近,豪运酒吧之前）

Dini’s Kosher Restaurant One may be sur-prised to find few Jewish dishes on Dini’s menu – instead, it starts off with sushi and veers towards pastas and burgers. But while Dini’s lacks in exotic cuisine, it is true to the laws of Kashrut and every-thing is kosher. Sun-Thu 11.30am-10pm; Fri 11am-two hours before Shabbat be-gins (sundown); Sat opens 30mins after Shabbat ends (one hour after sundown).. 32 Tianze Lu, Xingba Lu, Nurenjie, Chaoyang District. (6461 6220) www.ko-sherbeijing.com 蒂妮犹太餐厅, 朝阳区女人街星吧路天泽路32号

Istanbul Cuisine inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, prepared by a chef who hails from Istanbul. Daily 10am-11pm. B7 Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. (6503 2700) 伊斯坦布, 朝阳区建国门外大街秀水南街B7号

Kebab Republic Ruled by masses of shwarma and hummus. Also offers pizza, pita and baklava. Try the cafe’s signature dish, doner kebab, featuring grilled meat wrapped in pita. Mon-Sat 8pm-6am. 1/F, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District. (6413 6713) 烤肉共和国, 朝阳区三里屯后街同里1层

Kyros Kebab A favorite expat teen hangout, this small restaurant in Pinna-cle’s more secluded area dishes out simple, good food at decent prices. Beef, chicken or lamb kebabs cost RMB 20; set menus with salad, pita and a drink are good value at RMB 26. Sandwiches, soups and pasta are also on the menu and both take away and home delivery are available. Daily 9.30am-9.30pm. 807 Pinnacle Plaza, Shunyi District. (8046 4412) 烤肉霸, 顺义区荣祥广场807

Ottoman Turkish Serves generous portions of barbeque and kebabs, along with a variety of Western food, in a quiet and unpretentious setting, with outdoor seat-ing for those cool autumn nights. Daily 10am-11pm. 32 Haoyun Jie, Chaoyang District. (5867 0210) 欧斯曼土耳其餐吧, 朝阳区亮马桥好运街32号

Rumi Beijing’s only purveyor of Persian cuisine have now moved to stylish new digs on Gongti Beilu. They specialize in tasty grilled meats and seafood dishes but also offer the city’s best hummus. Voted “Best Middle Eastern” by our readers and editor’s in the 2008 Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-midnight. 1A Gongti Beilu (op-posite Zhaolong Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8454 3838) 入迷, 朝阳区工体北路甲1号兆龙饭店对面

SaharaThis sleek restaurant has all the grit of the desert scrubbed away. Drop by for North African cuisine, belly dancing (after 8pm) and live band performances. Daily 10am-2am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (across from Salsa Caribe), Chaoyang District. (6507 3521) 撒哈拉, 朝阳区工体北路4号院

Shash Though hard to find, this Uzbekista-ni restaurant offers a stunning venue, and allows you to experience the flavors and artistic finery of the ancient Silk Road. Specialties include tandoor-baked dishes and excellent chuan’r. Daily 10am-midnight. 10 Xiangjunbeili (next to Saint

Angel Hotel),Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5190 7230/7236/7239) 沙市, 朝阳区呼家楼向军北礼4巷10号

Souk Resembling a North African colonial villa, this stylish eatery serves up a range of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare within the quiet environs of Chaoyang Park. Daily 5pm-2am. West Gate of Chaoyang Park (in the alley behind An-nie’s), Chaoyang District. (6506 7309) 苏克会馆, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门（安妮后面）

Za’atar With a nice view of the lake in the new Lakeview Shopping Center, this colorful restaurant offers delicious and authentice Middle Eastern food. Try the baba ghannouje and labaneh bil zeit. Daily 10am-10pm. Unit 2, Bldg 3, Lakeview Place Dragon Bay Villa, Huan Lu, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8042 2248) www.zaatarbj.com 顺义区后沙峪镇沙峪环路3号

MONGOLIANHearty dishes featuring lamb and mutton.

Dahr Khan Bar & Restaurant An authenti-cally cozy Mongolian experience that features lamb, lamb and more lamb. Hand-grabbed mutton is a must, as are the lamb pies. Daily 10am-2am. 11A Xiushui Nanjie (behind Friendship Store), Chaoyang District. (6501 7740) 大尔汗蒙古文化餐吧, 朝阳区秀水南街甲11号(友谊商店后边)

Tutu Mongolian Restaurant Don’t be put off by the darkened stairwell as once you’ve reached the second floor you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the spacious and tasty offerings of this reasonably priced student favorite. English menu available. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 2/F, 16 Minzu Daxue Beilu, Haidian District. (6846 8500) 图图蒙古食府, 海淀区民族大学北路16号

PIZZAItalian favorite adopted by many countries and cultures. For more extensive Italian food listings see: Italian or European.

Amigo Pizza Delivery only. Free within the Jianguomen area. Daily 10am-10pm. Xi-aoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6506 0600, 6506 0900) 艾米多, 朝阳区宵云路

Franco’s Although Franco’s pizzas aren’t incredibly generous with their toppings, they are well priced. The pizzas rival any decent American pizza parlor and the free delivery (within approximately a 5km ra-dius of Guomao) is also a plus. The service and decor at the store is also surprisingly good. Daily 10.30am-10pm. A3, China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie (in the food court by the subway)., Chaoyang District. (6567 2310) 快来客, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸地铁美食休闲购物广场A3

Gino’s The location is its strength, and the offerings are comparable to Pizza Hut, which is why locals flock here. But if you’re expecting authentic Italian cuisine, the processed meat and cheese-less cal-zones won’t satisfy you in the least. Mon-Thu 10am-midnight, Fri-Sun 10am-3am. North Gate of Workers’ Stadium, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6553 6288) 季诺, 朝阳区工体北路工体北门

Hutong Pizza Enjoy pizza and draft beer after your Houhai stroll. Delivery avail-able. Call for the delivery menu or direc-tions. Daily noon-11.30pm. 9 Yindingqiao Hutong, Xicheng District. (6617 5916) 胡同比萨, 西城区银锭桥胡同9号

The Kro’s Nest American-styled pizza joint, serving up its infamous “gigantic” pizzas along with onion rings, fries, wings and draft beers. Editor’s choice for the “Best Pizza” in our 2008 Restaurant Awards. 1) Tue-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. Bldg B, Youyan Dasha, 2 Beitaiping Zhuang Qiao, Xicheng District. (8201 4899); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. 1 Fuyuanmen (400 meters north of Beijing University West Gate, on the northwest corner of the intersection), Haidian District. (6252 8057); 3) Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-midnight, Sun 10am-11pm. Inside Workers’ Stadium North Gate (next to VICS), Chaoyang District. (6553 5253) www.thekrosnest.com 乌巢, 1) 西城区北

太平庄桥2号有研大厦B座; 2) 海淀区福缘门1号 (从北大西门往北走400米，在路口的西北角); 3) 朝阳区工体北门内

Pizza Buona Thin crust pies with tradi-tional toppings. Daily 10.30am-midnight. 7 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 3518) 百好乐, 朝阳区工体西路7号

The Pizza Company International pizza chain. Take out and delivery available. 1) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 102 Beilishi Lu, 2/F (west of Fuchengmen Hualian Department Store), Xicheng District. (8837 7638); 2) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. F1, 2, Soshow, Chongwenmenwai, Chongwen District. (5167 1192); 3) 5167 1192. A, Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (Daily 10.30am-10.30pm); 4) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. B, Bldg 7, Huaqingjiay-uan, Wudaokou, Haidian District. (8286 4385); 5) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. Jiamao Shopping Mall, 33 Guangshui Beidajie, Chaoyang District. (6471 2300); 6) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 137 Xizhimenwai Da-jie, Xicheng District. (8837 1668) 品奇比萨, 1) 西城区北礼士路102号二层 (阜城门华联商场西侧; 2) 崇文区崇文门外搜秀商城一、二层; 3) 朝阳区建国路88号现代城A区; 4) 海淀区五道口华清嘉园7号楼B号; 5) 朝阳区广顺北大街33号，嘉茂购物中心; 6) 西城区西直门外大街137号

Pizza Hut Decent pizza, but more a cul-tural experience to witness the yuppies attack the salad bar. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 1) 27 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6465 2976); 2) A2 Fuxingmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. (6856 9389); 3) East of Jinglun Hotel, 3 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6532 4121) 必胜客, 1) 朝阳区东直门外大街27号; 2) 西城区复兴门外大街A2号; 3) 朝阳区建外大街3号京伦饭店东侧

Pyro Pizza Classic thin-crust pizza served up with a good selection of affordable draft beers. Daily 4pm-late. B1/F, Bldg 12, Huaqing Jiayuan, Wudaokou (5 min from Wudaokou subway station), Haidian District. (8286 6240) 海淀区五道口华清嘉园12号楼地下1层



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The Tree Voted “Best Pizza” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. Enjoy thin crusted pies, and wash everything down with a Belgian beer. See Bars & Clubs directory. Mon-Sat 11am-late; Sun 1pm-late. 43 Sanlitun Beijie (100m west of Sanlitun North Bar street, Youyi Youth Hostel, behind Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District. (6415 1954) www.treebeijing.com 隐蔽的树, 朝阳区三里屯北街以西100米Poachers后面三里屯医院旁

RUSSIANNice breads, borscht and enthusiastic use of sour cream, not to mention vodka.

The Elephant Good place to stuff your face and get drunk without the preten-sion of uppity, hyper-designed restau-rants. Good Russian food, especially the appetizers, like stuffed mushroom caps. Daily noon-4am. In a small alley off Ya-baolu (50 meters north of Yatai Dasha), Chaoyang District. (8561 4073) 大笨象, 朝阳区朝外头条甲93号（雅宝路亚太大厦向北50米）

Kiev Stars of Ukraine’s opera scene have somehow ended up performing at Kiev restaurant. They saunter among the tables dressed in military uniforms, belt-ing out everything from Italian arias to Russian folk songs. You can request your favorites for RMB 50 a pop. The boozy vodka kebabs and the indulgent Kiev pudding– which really is a rich cheese-cake – come highly recommended. Daily 11am-11pm. 13 Puhui Nanli, Yuyuantan Nanlu (west of the Millennium Monu-ment), Haidian District. (6828 3482, 6827 7309) 基辅餐厅, 海淀区玉渊潭南路普惠南里13号

Little Birch Western Restaurant The anti-Elephant – good Russian cuisine without the Yabao Lu glitz. With its clean diner feel, it’s an ideal place for a quiet dinner with your comrades, or dining alone with Anna Karenina. Daily 11am-11pm. 24 Fuchengmenwai Dajie, 1/F, Jingbin Hotel, Xicheng District. (6858 2233 ext 1666) 小白�, 西城区阜成门外大街24号京滨饭店1层

Moscow Restaurant This one-time ball-room is grand, epic even, with soaring ceilings and oh-so-Soviet pillars. Moscow opened back in 1954, and was Beijing’s first foreign restaurant. Though the atmosphere recalls Tolstoy, the food is a little more Gulag Archipelago but the Stolichnaya is reasonably priced at 8 kuai per ounce. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie, in Beijing Exhibition Center, Xicheng District. (6835 4454) 莫斯科餐厅, 西城区西直门外大街135号北展中心内

Pectopah 7-01 Nanshayu Huanlu, Guchengcun, Houshayu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8042 2197) 鲁斯兰俄式餐厅, 顺义区后沙峪镇古城村南沙峪环路7号01

Traktirr Pushkin Fans of the original Traktirr need not be disappointed by its recent closure as the managers have taken their menu of affordable Russian favorites over to the Traktirr Pushkin around the corner which now serves the best of both traditional and contempo-rary Russian cuisine. Don’t miss the pick-led cherry tomatoes and RMB 20 Russian beer. Daily 11am-midnight. 5-15 Dongzhi-mennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8407 8158, 6403 1896) 彼得堡俄餐厅, 东城区东直门内大街5-15号

White Nights The food at White Nights remains true to the spirit of Mother Russia. Get your ruble’s worth with suc-culent peppercorn beef tenderloin ac-companied by a working man’s serving of creamy mashed potato. The service however, could induce discontent among the masses. Daily 10.30am-midnight. 13A Beizhong Jie (off Dongzhimennei Dajie), Dongcheng District. (8402 9595) 白夜西餐, 东城区东直门内大街北中街甲13号

SHANDONGLight food characterized by the use of shallots and garlic emphasizing fragrance and freshness. Big portions, and because of its long coastline, seafood is prominent.

An Die An Niang Shandong eatery at Chaoyang Park West Gate serves great

down-home zhou (rice porridge), small dishes and the biggest baozi in town. Daily 10am-3am. Chaoyang Park West Gate, Chaoyang District. (6591 0231) 俺爹俺娘, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门

Tong He Ju Ignore the drab facade: This bustling laozihao, whose original branch was established in Xisi in 1822, is a great place to enjoy the salty taste of tradi-tional Shandong cuisine. Daily 10.30am-1.30pm, 5-8pm. Bldg B, 71 Yueyun Nanjie, Sanlihe, Xicheng District. (6852 2917) 同和局, 西城区三里河月云南街乙71号

Utopia Restaurant Recently refurbished eatery features Shandong and Can-tonese cuisines. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 4/F Novotel Xinqiao, 2 Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District. (6513 3366 ext 2402) 蓬莱阁中餐厅, 东城区东交民巷2号北京新侨诺富特饭店4层

SHANGHAIDishes that are slightly sweet and delicate.

Absolute Cate Simple, efficient, and deli-ciously cheap Shanghainese food at Shin Kong Place. Daily 10am-10pm. B118b, China Central Place (basement of Shin Kong Place), 81 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5969 5277) 雅点肪, 朝阳区建国路81号华贸中心地下1层B110b

Beijing Cook Their menu offers uninspir-ing Shanghai classics. Daily 11am-10pm. Nanxincang, Dongsishitiao (behind Le Fu), Dongcheng District. (6409 6728) 酷客, 东城区东四十条南新仓古仓群（乐府后面）

Chenghuangmiao Xiaochi Over 20 loca-tions around town. Good for Shanghai fast food any time of the day. Daily 24 hours. 51 Beisanhuan Xilu, Haidian Dis-trict. (6255 9446) 城隍庙小吃, 海淀区北三环西路51号

Hujiang Xiangmanlou Very good eels stewed in oil sauce and xiaolongbao dumplings. 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 34A Dong-sishitiao, Dongcheng District. (6403 1368) 沪江香满楼, 东城区东四十条甲34号

Jade Garden Serves Shanghainese and Cantonese cuisine, and Hong Kong-style dim sum snacks that rival other Beijing outlets, yet the flavors still lack the au-thenticity of the six-year-old Shanghai flagship. Daily 11am-11pm. 6 Jiqingli, Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6552 8688) 苏浙汇, 朝阳区朝外大街吉庆里6号楼

Jinjiang Palace Restaurant The blanched chicken baizhan ji comes highly recom-mended. Daily 6.30-10am, 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Asia Hotel, Gongti Beilu, 8 Xinzhong Xijie, Chaoyang District. (6500 7788 ext 6306) 锦江府上海菜, 朝阳区工体北路新中西街8号亚洲酒店

Lu Lu Restaurant chain serving traditional Shanghai fare in a neo-classical setting. 1) Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm. 9 Fux-ing Lu, Haidian District. (6858 3661); 2) Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 1A Ciyunsi, Chaoyang District. (6508 0101, 6508 0505) www.lulurest.cn 北京鹭鹭酒家东方店, 1) 海淀区复兴路9号; 2) 朝阳区慈云寺甲1号

Mei Mansion Converted courtyard done up to look like a sophisticated circa-1930s Shanghai salon. Serves up delicate dishes with impressive prices to match. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 24 Daxi-angfeng Hutong (South bank of Houhai), Xicheng District. (6612 6847) 梅府家宴, 西城区后海南沿大翔凤胡同24号

Puyue Renjia Tucked down a sidestreet, this may be one of the undiscovered gems of the Sanyuan Qiao area. Cordial waitstaff dish up fresh, flavorful Shang-hainese cuisine in a spacious and modern environment. Large, semi-enclosed tables near the windows provide privacy as well as lots of room for the many dishes guests are sure to order. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 6 Dongfang Donglu, off Xi-aoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8448 8800) 浦月人家, 朝阳区霄云路东方东路6号

Sincere Shanghai Restaurant Understated upscale dining hall offering everything from Sichuan to sashimi has an emphasis on Shanghainese and Cantonese fare. Daily 11am-9.30pm. 5/F, LG Twin Towers, 12 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang Dis-

trict. (6567 3366) 致真酒家, 朝阳区建国门外大街12号,双子座大夏西塔5楼

Xinjishi Specializing in sweet Shanghai dishes, Xinjishi impresses with its tasteful modern decor and attentive wait staff. The Gongti Beilu location has a touch of Shanghai charm. 1) Daily 11am-10pm. 4 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 8747); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 1-1 Beifengwo Lu, Haidian District. (5184 3938/9999) 新吉士, 1) 朝阳区工体北路4号; 2) 海淀区北蜂窝路1-1号

Yuan Yuan This upscale Shanghai restau-rant offers some of the best hongshaorou in Beijing, along with tasty xiaolongbao and other traditional Shanghai dishes. The menu ranges from expensive shark’s fin to cheaper stir-fried dishes. Daily 11am-10pm. 16 Dongsanhuan, Tuanjiehu Park West Gate, Chaoyang District. (6508 2202/0522) 圆苑, 朝阳区东三环团结湖公园西门16号

Zen Stylish Southern-style eatery that oozes moneyed minimalism. Good wine list and whole sections devoted to shark’s fin, abalone and bird’s nest. Daily 10am-10pm. Holiday Inn Central Plaza Beijing, 1 Caiyuanjie (92 Zaolinqianjie), Xuanwu District. (8397 0088 ext 7230) 采蝶轩, 宣武区菜园街1号（枣林前街92号）中环假日饭店

SHANXI & SHA’ANXIStewed dishes from provinces well known for their flavorful vinegar and noodles.

Jin Yang Restaurant The first Shanxi res-taurant to open up in Beijing after the revolution, this clean, comfortable res-taurant used to be a favorite of Lao She. The noodles are still very impressive but most people come for the signature duck (RMB 116 per duck). Daily 10.30am-2pm, 5-9pm. 241 Zhushikou Xidajie, Xuanwu District. (6303 1669) 晋阳饭店, 宣武区珠市口西大街241号

Made in Heaven Interesting open-style kitchen. Sit and watch the chefs concoct noodles from China, Japan and beyond. Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F, Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven, 1 Ding’an Dongli, Fengtai District. (6762 6688) 面, 丰台区定安东里1号中成天坛假日酒店一层

Noodle Loft Homestyle Shanxi dishes and noodles in a posh environment. Try the youmian, a steamer basket full of shotgun shell shaped noodles. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 3 Heping Xijie, Chaoyang District. (5130 9655); 2) 18 Baiziwan (Soho New Town), Chaoyang District. (6774 9950/ 5372) 面酷, 1) 朝阳区和平西街3号; 2) 朝阳区百子湾18号Soho现代城

Paomo Guan This oasis of beautiful, authentic Shanxi cuisine offers an as-sortment of perfect, fluffy noodles with a lively, traditional ambiance. The short stools will make you feel like a giant when you get up to leave, especially if you’ve had several mugs of mijiu. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 53 Chaonei Nanxi-aojie, Dongcheng District. (6525 4639) 泡馍馆, 东城区朝内南小街53号

Xian Bai Wei Madam Wang whips up the best roujiamo in town at this friendly Sha’anxi snack joint. Daily 11am-10pm. 76 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng Dis-trict. (6402 7070) 鲜百味, 东城区雍和宫大街76号

Xi’an Fanzhuang Hand-torn bits of hard bread soaked in a hearty broth of lamb stock. A no-nonsense dive where you come for the food but stay for the old-school service. Daily 10.30am-10pm. 20 Xinjiekou Nandajie (across from the Xinjiekou Baihuo Shangchang), Xicheng District. (6618 1476) 西安饭庄, 西城区新街口南大街20号（新街口百货商场对面）

Xi’an Su Huang Ming Chi Tasty home-style foods in a no-frills environment. Try the biang biang mian or the classic rou jia mo. Daily 11am-10pm. 19 Ganluy-uan (southeast corner of Qingnian Lu), Chaoyang District. (8578 2935) 西安苏皇名吃, 朝阳区甘露园19号青年路南口东南角

SICHUANDistinguished by its tongue-numbingly spicy

flavors. Emphasizes the use of chili, pepper and prickly ash. Garlic, ginger and fermented soybean are also used.

Ba Guo Bu Yi Chengdu import serves authentic Sichuan cuisine. Classy, un-derstated decor looks like a Chinese inn from the movies. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-9.30pm. 1) 2/F, Nanhang Hotel, 10 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6567 2188); 2) 89-3 Di’anmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6400 8888); 3) Xinzhi Dasha, 28 Fucheng Lu, Haidian District. (8819 0088); 4) 68 Xizhi-men Nanxiaojie, Xicheng District. (6615 2230) 巴国布衣, 1) 朝阳区东三环中路10号南航酒店2层; 2) 东城区地安门东大街89-3号; 3) 海淀区阜成路28号新知大厦; 4) 西城区西直门南小街68号

Berena’s Bistro Although Sichuan food spans most of the menu from this Nanjie transplant, Berena’s is also the only stop on the street offering Beijing duck. Daily 11am-11pm. 35 Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0266) 柏瑞娜中国菜, 朝阳区枣营路好运街35号

Chongqing Fandian Where local Sichua-nese go for numbingly spicy prickly ash. Daily 24hours. 15 Guangximen Beili, Xibahe, Chaoyang District. (6422 8888) 重庆饭店, 朝阳区西坝河光熙门北里15号

Chuan Ban Its location in the first floor of Sichuan province’s Beijing rep office fuels its reputation as the most authentic Sichuan cuisine in town. Reasonable prices but often crowded, so expect a wait during peak dinner hours. Editor’s choice for the “Best Sichuan” in our 2008 Restaurant Award. Daily 7-9am, 10.30am-10pm. 5 Gongyuan Toutiao, Jianguomen-nei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6512 2277 ext 6101) 川办餐厅, 东城区建国门内贡院头条5号

Drum and Gong Fusion Restaurant Daily 10am-midnight. 102 Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District. (8402 4729) 锣鼓洞天, 东城区南锣鼓巷102号

Du Men Chong This Ghost Street res-taurant specializes in Chongqing-style fish and ribs. Authentic and spicy! Daily 10am-5am. 1) 208 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6404 4147); 2) 15-3 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng Dis-trict. (8406 2040) 独门冲, 1) 东城区东直门内大街208; 2) 东城区东直门内大街15-3

Feiteng Yuxiang Best shuizhuyu in town. Get a balcony seat, tuck in a bib, and get messy. 1) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. 4/F North Bldg, The Place Shopping Center, 9 Guan-ghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6589 5588); 2) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. Chunxiu Lu, 1 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6415 3764); 3) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. B1/F, Chengming Dasha, 2 Xizhimen Nandajie (north east corner of Xizhimen Qiao), Xicheng District. (5190 1778); 4) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. Xinyuan Nanlu (opposite Kunlun Fandian), Chaoyang District. (8455 2333); 5) Mon11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10pm, Tue-Sun 11am-10.30pm. 17 Zhichun Lu, Haidian District. (8231 1286) www.ftyx.com 沸腾鱼乡, 1) 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶中心北楼?4层; 2) 朝阳区工体北路1号春秀路; 3) 西城区西直门南大街2号成铭大厦二楼(西直门桥东南角); 4) 朝阳区新源南路佳亿时尚广场旁; 5) 海淀区知春路17号

Fu Ku Sichuan cuisine with a modern twist, on the northwest bank of Hou-hai. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 4A Binhe Hutong, Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District. (6402 4093) www.fukuns.com 福库, 西城区德内大街滨河胡同甲4号

Gold Barn Reserve in advance for a genu-ine home-cooked Sichuan meal. 1) Daily 10.30am-1.30am. 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (6463 7240); 2) Daily 10am-late. Sanlitun Beixiaojie (south of the original store), Chaoyang District. (8454 0264); 3) Daily 11am-2am. 52 Sanli-tun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6502 5142) 金谷仓, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号; 2) 朝阳区三里屯北小街总店往南30米; 3) 朝阳区三里屯南路52号

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(shuizhuyu) shop in Beijing. Clean and nicely lit. Daily 11am-10.30pm. Bldg 14, Guangximen Beili, Chaoyang District. (6420 4776) 红京鱼, 朝阳区光熙门北里14楼

Kuan Xiangzi Kuan Xiangzi offers Si-chuan-themed sifangcai that the owner of the restaurant enjoys cooking for friends at home. Don’t miss the home-mulled plum wine. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm, 4.30-11pm. 306 Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng District. (6400 3096) 宽巷子, 东城区东四北大街306号

Kuxia Yizu Specializes in shrimp, usually of the spicy variety. Sample the Sichuan shuizhu shrimp, Leshan spicy shrimp or the oddly named “Sex and the City” (spicy crawfish). Daily 11am-2pm, 5-11pm. Dongsisitiao Hutong, Dongsi Bei-dajie, Dongcheng District. (6400 8499) 酷虾逸族, 东城区东四北大街东四四条胡同

Lin’s Kitchen Owned by the same people behind the Noodle Loft, Lin’s serves up surprising Sichuan fusion cuisine, in styl-ishly modern surroundings. Daily 11am-10pm. 20 Xidawang Lu (next to Noodle Loft), Chaoyang District. (8777 5855) 林家小馆餐厅, 朝阳区西大望路20号

Longshun Yuan Mala Xiangguo Long Shun Yuan’s knack for impossibly potent spice has won it a devoted following. Calling ahead is recommended. Daily 9am-midnight. 1) 1 Huayuan Heyin Zhonglu, Wangjing(Near Guangshun Beidajie), Chaoyang District. (6473 3452); 2) 1/F, Tianxia Binguan, 8A Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District. (6213 0489); 3) Eastern side of Anhuili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. (6481 0510) 龙顺园麻辣香锅, 1) 朝阳区望京花园河荫中路东1号(近广顺北大街); 2) 海淀区中关村南大街甲8号天厦宾馆1层; 3) 朝阳区亚运村安慧里东（北辰购物中心东）

Mala Youhuo (Spice Spirit) Imaginatively decorated chain of restaurants catering to a young, affluent crowd. Stick to the (extremely good) Sichuan staple dishes. Reservations recommended. 1) Daily 11am-midnight. 3/F, Sky Plaza, Dongzhi-menwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8460 8558); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 7/F, Grand Pacific Mall, 133 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (8265 6688); 3) Daily 11am-10.30pm. West gate of the Taiyang Yuan Xiaoqu, Dazhong Si, Haidian District. (8211 9966) www.spicespirit.com 麻辣诱惑, 1) 东城区东直门外大街天恒大厦3层(东方银座东); 2) 西城区西单北大街133号君太百货7层; 3) 海淀区大钟寺太阳园小区西门

Shu Area Legend Although it’s owned by a movie star, the main attraction here is the spicy fish (lazi yu), a brothy bubbling cauldron of grass carp (caoyu) fillets served over a fire. Daily 11am-10pm. Xingba Lu (across from Nuren Jie), Chaoyang District. (8454 3276) 蜀地传说, 朝阳区女人街斜对面星吧路

Shuguo Yanyi Upscale entertainment restaurant with more neon lights than Las Vegas. This Sichuan place has shows every night including face-changing, classical music performances, and tra-ditional dances. The food is good but you’re mainly paying for atmosphere. 1) Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F, Zhongqingyou Dasha, Donger huan, Dongcheng District. (5815 6122/6133); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 2,3/F, Panjinsong Dasha, Jinsong Qiao, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (8737 6566/6568); 3) Daily 10am-10pm. 5/F Fu-lite Dasha, Fulite Shangyie Jie, Huangsi Dajie, Xicheng District. (8223 1888) 蜀国演义, 1) 东城区东二环交通商务区中青旅大厦二层; 2) 朝阳区东三环劲松桥畔劲松大厦2/3层; 3) 西城区黄寺大街福利特商业街福利特大厦第五层

The Source Sichuan food served in a quaint interior. If the weather is fine, you can eat in the breezy courtyard set be-neath an ancient date tree, amid rustling bamboo stalks. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-11pm. 14 Banchang Hutong (next door to the Lusongyuan Hotel) Nanluoguxiang, Kuanjie, Dongcheng District. (6400 3736) 都江源, 东城区宽街南锣鼓巷板厂胡同14号

South Beauty Upscale Sichuan cuisine served in many locations. Fans love the spicy, numbing food and the gorgeous

wait staff. Voted “Best Sichuan” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-11pm. 2/F Manhattan CNT Build-ing Beijing (south of Swissotel Hotel), Dongcheng District. (8528 2331); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. BB88 1/F, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dong Chang’an Dajie, Dongcheng Dis-trict. (8518 6971); 3) Daily 11am-11pm. 3/F, Pacific Century Place, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6539 3502); 4) Daily 11am-10pm. 7-1, 7 Huayuan Lu, Xidan (west of Bank of China Tower), Xicheng District. (5851 8498/9); 5) Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F, West Wing, China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 0809); 6) Daily 11am-10pm. Across from the Interna-tional Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6518 7603); 7) Daily 11am-11pm. Kerry Centre Mall, North B1, Chaoyang District. (8529 9458); 8) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 68 Anli Lu, Sunshine Plaza, East door, Chaoyang District. (6495 1201); 9) Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F, Henderson Shopping Mall Center, Dongcheng District. (6518 7603); 10) Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F Tower A Raycom Info-Tech Park, 2 Kexue Nanlu, Haidian District. (8286 1698); 11) Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F Shuncheng Hotel, 16 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6622 8989); 12) Daily 11am-10pm. 4/F, Oriental Kenzo Square, 21 Dongzhimenwai Zhongjie, (southeast corner of Dongzhimenqiao), Dongcheng District. (8447 6171) 俏江南, 1) 东城区首创大厦2层(港澳中心瑞士酒店南侧); 2) 东城区东长安街1号东方广场地下1层BB88; 3) 朝阳区工体北路太平洋百货3层; 4) 西城区华远路7号7-1（西单中国银行总部西测）; 5) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸西楼2层; 6) 朝阳区国际饭店对面; 7) 朝阳区嘉里商场B1北侧; 8) 朝阳区安立路68号漂亮阳光广场东侧门; 9) 东城区恒基中心商场首层西南; 10) 海淀区中关村融科资讯中心A座北侧(海淀区科学院南路2号); 11) 西城区金融大街甲16号顺成饭店首层(平安大厦东侧对面顺成酒店南门); 12) 东城区东直门外中街21号东方银座广场4层(东直门桥东南角)

Spring Trees Restaurant This pleasant courtyard-inspired Sichuan restaurant of-fers rustic chic, with excellent service and prices that won’t break the bank, but the offerings are inconsistent. Stick to server recommendations. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 18 Cheniandian Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6406 9521) 早春二月, 东城区车辇店胡同18号

Very Sichuan Restaurant Traditional lajiao-based delicacies as well as more inventive variations all served up in a suitably un-Sichuanese, post-modern setting. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. B1/F, Bldg I, e-Tower, 11 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (5162 7878) 川流不息, 海淀区中关村大街11号数码大厦I座B1层

Wan Li Regional dishes from Sichuan, Guangdong and Chaozhou all feature in this lush hotel restaurant. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. Renaissance Hotel, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 9999 ext 3131) 万丽轩中餐厅, 朝阳区霄云路36号国航万丽酒店

Xinchuan Mianguan When it’s too hot for an appetite, try Xinchuan’s cold noo-dles. The chewy noodles are doused in a sweet, slightly spicy, very peanut-y sauce that is simply addictive. Daily 6am-10pm. 14 Xinjiekou Nandajie, Xicheng District. (6618 2452) 新川面馆, 西城区新街口南大街14号

Yuxiang Renjia Consistently good Sichua-nese food in a pleasantly rustic-themed environment. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. 1200m east of the Xisanqi Huandao, Haidian District. (6271 3963); 2) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. Stall 1011, Bldg 4, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 0653); 3) Daily 11am-10.30pm. 20 Chaoyang Dajie, 5/F Lianhe Dasha, Chaoyang District. (6588 3841); 4) Daily 10am-10pm. Hepingli Nankou, across from the Guojia Linye Ju, Chaoyang District. (8422 0807); 5) Daily 10am-10pm. 6/F Parkson Shopping Cent-er, Fuxingmen, Xicheng District. (6602 3706); 6) Daily 11am-10pm. 3/F, Bldg A, TYG Center, 2C Dongsanhuan Beilu(North of Sanyuan Dongqiao), Chaoyang Dis-trict. (8441 7068) 渝乡人家, 1) 海淀区西三旗环岛向东1200米路南; 2) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho4号楼1011; 3) 朝阳区朝

阳大街20号联合大厦五层; 4) 朝阳区和平里南口国家林业局对面; 5) 西城区复兴门百盛购物中心6层; 6) 朝阳区东三环北路丙2号天元港中心A座3层（三元东桥北侧）

Yu Xin Real Sichuanese recommend this as the most authentic place in town. Scitech branch is always packed. 1) Daily 11am-10pm. 5A Xingfu Yicun Xili, Chaoyang District. (6415 8168); 2) Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm 5-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-11pm. Shizhang Hotel, 2 Huixin Nanli, Chaoyang District. (6497 6277); 3) Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm 5-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-11pm. 1/F, Chang’an Grand Thea-tre, 75 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6517 1012); 4) Sat-Sun 10am-11pm. 7/F, Scitech Tower, 111 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6618 3918); 5) Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm 5-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-11pm. 1A Xiyangwei Hutong, Kuanjie, Dongcheng District. (6405 6398); 6) Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm 5-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-11pm. 1/F, Jingtai Bldg, 24 Jian-guomenwai Dajie, 100m west of Scitech Shopping Centre, Chaoyang District. (6515 6588) 渝信, 1) 朝阳区幸福一村西里甲5号; 2) 朝阳区惠新南里2号院市长之家宾馆内; 3) 东城区建国门内大街7号长安大戏院首层; 4) 西城区西单北大街111号西单赛特广场7楼; 5) 东城区宽街西扬威胡同甲一号; 6) 朝阳区建国门外大街24号京泰大厦1层

Zhu Yu Fang Since opening its first venue near Tsinghua University in 2003, Zhu Yu Fang has expanded to seven branches all over Beijing. Serving up traditional Chongqing roast fish (kaoyu) available in three different flavors, the most popular branch is on a little hutong just opposite the Oriental Plaza. Reservations are a must or you risk being turned away at the door. Daily 11am-1.30pm, 5-9.30pm. Beijige Santiao, Dongcheng District. (6522 2335) 竹鱼坊, 东城区北极阁三条

SOUTHEAST ASIANChili crabs, black pepper crabs and drunken prawns. A well-rounded representation of Southeast Asian delectables.

Asia Bistro With lofty ceilings and filled with light, the Asia Bistro is a lively, entertaining venue for all day dining, dishing up everything from gourmet snacks to healthy meals around the clock. Daily 6am-midnight. Lobby, JW Marriott Hotel 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District. (5908 8995) 朝阳区建国路83号JW万豪酒店

Awana Partly owned by the Malaysian Tourism Board, Awana is stylishly de-signed and offers a good variety of typi-cal Malaysian dishes. Awana manages to shine through the mediocrity that is most of Nürenjie. Daily 11am-11pm. 32 Tianze Lu, Xingba Lu, Nuren Jie, Chaoyang Dis-trict. (6462 0004) 阿瓦娜, 朝阳区星吧路天泽路32号

Boat Quay Restaurant and Cafe Boat Quay has relocated from Chunxiu Lu to the Lido area where it continues to offer Singaporean favorites in air-condi-tioned comfort. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm. 2/F, Bldg 3, 3 Jiuxianqiao Shangye Lu, Chaoyang District. (6431 9852) 驳船码头, 朝阳区酒仙桥商业街3号楼2层1号

Cafe Sambal Authentic up-market Malay food in a lovely courtyard. Voted “Best Malaysian/Singapore” in our 2007 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-midnight. 43 Doufuchi Hutong (just east of Jiugu-lou Dajie), Xicheng District. (6400 4875) 西城区豆腐池胡同43号(旧鼓楼大街往东走)

Cafe Sambal Urban A major upgrade on Cafe Sambal, the high ceilings and nar-row dining halls of this new sister venue are decked out with Ming-style furniture and comfortable white sofas. They do all the Malaysian classics with a special emphasis on seafood. Editor’s choice for “Best Southeast Asian” in our 2008 Res-taurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-11.30pm. Shop 6, Phoenix Xintiandi, Shuguang Xili, Chaoyang District. (5866 8538) 朝阳区曙光西里凤凰新天地6号商铺

Cheer Thai and Vietnamese Food Fans of both Vietnamese and Thai cuisine will re-joice at being able to order green curry

and pho at this homey neighborhood res-taurant.Like the food, the decor is simple and friendly. Daily 11.30am-10.30pm. B1 Jianguomen Nanjie (Jinlong Hot Spring Apartments east gate), Dongcheng Dis-trict. (6527 8887) 俏怡庐, 东城区建国门南大街乙1号（金龙温泉公寓东门内）

Chen Fu Ji Purple tablecloths inspired by the Singaporean orchid and Chinese food with a Sing’ flair. You’ll have no problem navigating the menu as it’s in English, Chinese and Japanese. Daily 10am- 10pm. 2/F, Bldg A, Winterless Center, 1 Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5100 1786) 陈福记, 朝阳区西大望路1号温特莱中心 A座2层

Double Double Restaurant and Bar The menu draws from the flavor palate of Singaporean, Taiwanese, and Shanghai cuisines, with excellent beef ribs and vegetable curry. Plus bar and karaoke on the first floor. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm (bar and karaoke, 9pm-4am). 16 Nongzhanguan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6593 8911) 迪迪, 朝阳区农展馆北路16号

Java and Yangon This bright, colorful restaurant is the first to serve Burmese cuisine in Beijing, also offers Indonesian fare. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm, 4.30-10.30pm. Sanlitun Xiwujie, Chaoyang District. (8451 7489) 朝阳区三里屯西五街

Kafe Peranakan Malaysia’s eclectic gas-tronomy mirrors its multiculturalism, en-compassing Peranakan (Straits Chinese), Indian and Malay cuisine. Kafe Perana-kan captures this variety, for example with its roti re-inventions such as banana, sausage and mayonnaise wraps. Daily 10am-midnight. 17 Kuntai International Center, Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5879 0370) 阿琊汉餐吧, 朝阳区朝外大厦昆泰国际公寓南侧17号

Lau Pa Sak This Singaporean outlet serves street food indoors: noodles, satay and more. Try their condensed milk coffee. Daily 11am-11pm. Xindong Lu (opposite Canadian Embassy), Chaoyang District. (6417 0952) 老吧刹, 朝阳区新东路加拿大使馆对面

Malacca Legend This elaborate Malaysian restaurant boasts serene water views and zesty Southeast Asian cuisine. Also of-fers catering services and delivery in the Shunyi area. Daily 11am-10pm. On the banks of Luoma lake, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8049 8902) 马六甲传奇, 顺义区后沙峪镇罗马湖畔

Nan Ye Tang Set inside a hidden court-yard, this modern Southeast Asian restaurant is one culinary journey to undiscovered senses with great service, dreamy atmosphere, and fresh food-stuff flown in from Yunnan. Set dinner menus only (RMB 160, 260, 360, 460, 560 depending on content with reservations made a day in advance). 59 Dongsishi-tiao, Dongcheng District. (6406 0945) 楠烨堂, 东城区东四十条59号

Nyonya Kitchen Peranakan cuisine at its finest, and if you don’t know what that is, no problem. The owners seek to instruct and offer up spices and curry pastes fresh from Malaysia. Daily 11am-9pm. Across from Gaojiayuan Middle School, opposite the Lido Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6433 7377) 娘惹厨房, 朝阳区高家园中学丽都饭馆对面

Purple Haze Bistro Live jazz (on Wednesday nights) accompanies superb Southeast Asian food, in a swanky yet comfortable environment that feels more New York than Beijing. Daily 11-1am. Rm 201, Bldg 3, China View, corner of Gongti Dong and Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6501 9345) 紫苏庭, 朝阳区工体东路丙2号中国红街3号楼201室

Singaporean Secrets The eclectic décor seemes to be influenced by the mixture of Southeast Asian and Indian dishes. There is a broad selection and the staff are helpful. Daily 10am-10pm. B142, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1334) 新唐, 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶B142

The Niah Quality Malaysian food at rea-sonable prices in an elegant setting. Try the Thai chicken salad and curry laksa



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mee noodles. Daily 10am-10pm. Unit 2, Bldg 7, Lakeview Place, Dragon Bay Villa, Shunyi District. (8042 2263) 旎亚那, 顺义区后沙峪镇沙浴环路7号楼2单元

Traders Cafe With a typical hotel a la carte menu and a sprawling buffet what makes Traders stand apart from the rest of the hotel crowd is the quality of the Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine on of-fer. Standouts include Hainanese chicken rice, laksa, and nasi lemak, but watch out for the high hotel prices. Daily 6am-11pm. Traders Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2277 ext 35) 三江咖啡厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸饭店内

The Yard This sister restaurant of Nyonya Kitchen oozes elegance and charm. Its menu satisfies even the most traditional of Malaysian palates. With service as refined as the setting, this is a truly affordable culinary pleasure. Tue-Sun 11am-10pm. 3 Kaifa Jie, Xi Baixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8049 9449) 庭院餐厅, 顺义区后沙峪西白辛庄开发街3号

SPANISH Olive-oil inspired seafood, paellas and beautiful jamon serrano.

Agua Daily noon-2pm, 6.30-10.30pm. Legation Quarter, 23 Qianmen Dongda-jie, Xuanwu District. (6559 6266) 宣武区前门东大街23号

Ashandi Typical Spanish cuisine in a small bistro setting. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-11pm. 168 Xinzhong Jie (opposite north gate of Workers’ Gymnasium), Chaoyang District. (6416 6231) 阿山蒂, 朝阳区新中街168号工人体育馆北门对面

MARE Nice atmosphere. Go for tapas every day and paella on weekends. Both English and Spanish menu available. Daily noon-midnight. 1) 1/F, e-Tower, 12C Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6595 4178/2890, [email protected], [email protected]); 2) 14 Xin-dong Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 1459, 6416 5431, [email protected], [email protected]) 古老海西餐厅, 1) 朝阳区光华路丙12号数码01大厦1层; 2) 朝阳区新东路14号

Saffron Tue-Sun Noon-2.30pm (lunch), 2-6pm (coffee/deserts), 6-10.30pm (din-ner). 64 Wudaoying Hutong(150m west of Vineyard Café), Dongcheng District. (8404 4909) http://blog.sina.com.cn/m/yaoyang 藏红花, 东城区安定门五道营胡同64号院(安定门桥东南角)

Tapas Spanish Bar and Restaurant Enjoy Spanish snacks (tapas) with your cocktails at this hacienda-cum-restaurant. Daily 10am-midnight. 2/F, Nali Mall, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 8038/7946) 达帕世, 朝阳区三里屯路那里服装市场2层

STEAKHOUSESCRU Steakhouse The sleek, warm design of the JW Marriott’s steak restaurant is reflective of the rich, refined cuts served up by its open kitchen. Steaks range from RMB 108-360. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel, 83 Jian-guo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District. (5908 8530) 朝阳区建国路83号JW万豪酒店2层

Grange From the leather chairs to the dark finish smack of a 1920s wine bar, Grange has successfully incorporated Gatsby-style with experimental chemistry

lab. Expect all of your dipping sauces to be doled out of beakers and pipettes. This steakhouse serves mean cuts and delicate meats. 20 kinds of mustard, salt and pepper available. Daily 6am-11pm. 2/F The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xiny-uan Nan Road, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888) 朝阳区新源南路1号

Pullman Steak Perfect for a date or a business lunch, Pullman serves up nicely presented, affordable French cooking in a classy atmosphere. The imperial steak (RMB 2,888) is an opulent cut of prime rib that serves ten people. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. Stall 109, Bldg 3, China View, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 1055) 菩蔓牛排, 朝阳区工体东路中国红街3号楼109室

Steak Exchange As the name indicates, this restaurant serves up a wide variety of steaks in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. Intercontinental Hotel, 11 Finan-cial Street, Xicheng District. (5852 5888 ext 5916) 西城区金融街11号洲际酒店

The Grange The menu showcases prime cuts of premium quality Australian beef, grilled or roasted, as well as succulent regional steak specials and the freshest selection of seafood. A wide range of wines by the glass, including the premi-um vintage “Penfolds Grange” selection, are available. 1920s style cocktail lounge area and private dining room also avail-able. Daily 5.30-11pm. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext 8109) 朝阳区新源南路1号，朝阳威斯汀大酒店2层

TAIWANLight, sweet dishes that use ginger and basil prominently. Includes seafood, small dishes and snacks.

Alexander Creek Park Healthy, holistic Taiwanese fare that is MSG free. Daily 10am-10pm. 203 Jixiangli, Chaowai, Chaoyang District. (6552 5296) 鼎溪园, 朝阳区朝外吉祥里203号

Bellagio Voted “Best Late Night Dining” in our 2007 Reader Restaurant Awards. Moneyed hipsters satisfy their midnight munchies at this hip, Taiwanese eatery. Don’t miss the stunning shaved ice des-serts. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5658); 2) Daily 11am-5am. 6 Gongti Xilu, south of the Gongti 100 Bowling Alley, Chaoyang District. (6551 3533); 3) Daily 11am-4am. 35 Xiaoyun Lu, beside Kiss Disco, Chaoyang District. (8451 9988); 4) Daily 11am-2am. Bldg 4, Area 2 Anhui Beili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. (6489 4300) 鹿港小镇, 1) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地6层; 2) 朝阳区工体西路6号(工体100南边); 3) 朝阳区霄云路35号; 4) 朝阳区亚运村安慧北里2区4号楼(炎黄艺术馆斜对面)

Bobo Another late-night Taiwanese res-taurant is added to the Gongti Xilu mix. Wait staff dress like Sailor Moon and the retro decor looks like Austin Power’s liv-ing room. Somewhat odd, but the kitsch complements its competent Taiwanese offerings. Daily 11am-5am. 3/F, Coco Club, 8 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 8637) 情调餐厅, 朝阳区工体西路8号Coco酒吧3楼

Charmant Mirror chunks help brighten up this restaurant’s chic red-walled inte-rior, as does the delicious aroma of the Taiwanese cuisine served here – try the black pepper beef fried rice (RMB 28) or garlic stir-fried dragon beans (RMB 26). That strange contraption of glass test tubes in the corner is a cold-drip coffee machine, which brews up an incredible cup of iced coffee. Local delivery avail-able. Daily 11am-4am. Chaoyang Park West Gate, inside the No. 8 Apartments, Chaoyang District. (6593 8888) 小城故事, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门八号公馆内

Da Cheng Jia (Goody House) This conven-ience store serves up doujiang and great breakfasts. It is also a popular place for late night snacks. Daily 24hrs. Corner of Xindong Lu and Gongti Beilu (behind Jingkelong), Chaoyang District. (6416 4757) 大成家, 朝阳区新东路与工体北路交叉口（京客隆的后边）

Danshui Serving up popular Taiwanese dishes such as “tian-bu-la” and o-a-chian as well as traditional street foods. Great for a family meal. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 6A Shunhuang Lu, Sunhe Xiang, Chaoyang District. (8459 1688) 淡水复式餐厅, 朝阳区孙河乡，顺黄路甲6号

Fanqian Fanhou Offers tasty Taiwanese homestyle favorites. Daily 10am-10pm. A13 Warehouse Complex, Nanxincang, Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (6409 6510) 饭前饭后, 东城区东四十条南新仓古仓群A13

Golden Spoons Taiwanese Food If you like Bellagio, then you’ll like this place too. Crystal chandeliers and velvet plush chairs overlooking décor with great tasting dishes and an extensive desert menu all at a reasonable price. Daily 11am-11pm. 5/F South Place, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1472) 金汤匙私房菜, 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶南街5层

Home Sweet Home The decor is simple, but the flavors are vigorous, with excel-lent traditional Taiwan dishes such as o-a-chian, three cup chicken and Taiwanese sausage. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10.30pm. 235 Chaoyangmennei Xiaojie, Chaoyang District. (6522 9889) 小城故事, 朝阳区朝阳门内小街235号

Shinyeh Recently renovated to appeal to a more modest crowd, the food here is authentic Taiwanese food with im-ported foodstuff from the island itself. Check out the seasonal dishes and drinks as well. 1) Daily 11am-10pm. Bldg 4 Xinzhongguancun Dasha, 19 zhongguan-cun Dajie, Haidian District. (8248 6288); 2) Daily 11.30am-3pm, 5.30pm- midnight. 6 Gongti Xilu (ground floor of the Gongti 100 bowling alley), Chaoyang District. (6552 5066) 欣叶, 1) 海淀区中关村大街19号新中关大厦4楼; 2) 朝阳区工体西路6号(工体100一层)

Taipei Gu Zao Wei Satisfying Taiwan-ese food at a reasonable price. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. B2-N202 China World Shopping Center, 1 Jianguomen Waida-jie, Chaoyang District. (6505 1551) 台北古早味, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城B2楼NB202铺(近溜冰场)

TANJIAInvented by an official of the Qing dynasty. Uses only the finest ingredients with cooking styles derived from Guangdong cuisine. Notable dishes include chicken with mushrooms and duck with crab.

Fushan Expensive but classic Tanjia cui-sine. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 1/F Kuntai Hotel Huilongguan, Changping District. (8179 5588 ext 6071) 府膳, 昌平区回龙观昆泰大酒店1层

Tanfu Cuisine Restaurant Looks like it was invented by an official of the Qing dynasty on crack. The menu matches the decor in terms of opulence, definitely more for the budding dakuan than the budget diner. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 2 Guangdongdian Nanjie (around the corner from the Kerry Centre), Chaoyang District. (6586 5086) 谭氏官府菜酒楼, 朝阳区关东店南街2号旺座中心北楼西配楼

Tanjia Restaurant The home of Tanjia cuisine. Government-sanctioned gourmet eats worth their weight in gold ingots. 11.30am-2pm, 6-9pm. 33 Chang’an Jie, 7/F, Bldg C, Beijing Hotel, Dongcheng District. (6513 7766 ext 1389) 谭家菜, 东城区长安街33号北京饭店C座7层

THAIFresh ingredients often using fish sauce, lemon-grass and coconut milk. Spicy. See Indian and Vi-etnamese listings for additional Thai choices.

Baan Chokdee Authentic Thai home cooked dishes served in a comfortable, relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. Tue-Sun: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 12 Luodong Lu, Luogezhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (139 1176 0654) 泰家, 顺义区后沙峪罗各庄罗东路12号

Banana Leaf Some have described it as Disney on speed, still somewhere amidst a river crawling with fake alligators, long tail boats and overflowing with exotic plastic fruits, lies the answer to your Thai food cravings. Daily 11am-11pm. 1) Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6506 8855); 2) Inside Sanyuan Dongqiao (on the west side, opposite Jingxin Dasha), Chaoyang District. (6460 2339); 3) 2/F, Finance Center, Zhongguan-cun Shopping Center, 58 Beisihuan, Haid-ian District. (5986 3666) 蕉叶, 1) 朝阳区工体北路4号院内凯富酒店后; 2) 朝阳区三元东桥内侧西边，京信大厦对面; 3) 海淀区北四环路58号中关村广场金融中心商业2楼

Lan Na Thai A suave Thai eatery decked out with a collection of authentic South-east Asian artifacts, serving good quality, classic Thai dishes at expensive prices. Daily noon-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 26 Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6788) 朝阳区工体南路东草园26号

Lemongrass Thai and Indian Restaurant Their RMB 38 lunch buffet with Thai and Indian dishes keeps the crowds coming. Daily 10am-11pm. 1) 1/F, Jinzhiqiao Da-sha, 1A Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6500 3855); 2) 17 Jianguomen-wai Dajie, behind the Friendship Store, Chaoyang District. (6591 3100, 6586 3150) 柠檬叶泰印餐厅, 1) 朝阳区建国门外大街甲1号金之桥大厦1层; 2) 朝阳区建国门外大街17号友谊商店后

Lantung This three floor bar, lounge and restaurant is a breezy retreat dur-ing the day for some spicy Thai cuisine. But by night the large lakeside seat-ing and plush couches is perfect for a drink or two. Daily 10.30-2am. Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xili, Chaoyang Dis-trict. (5905 6213) �棠, 朝阳区朝阳公园西路六号蓝色港湾商业区

Little Bangkok Thai food at very afford-able prices. Simple décor and homey atmosphere. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 35 Xingba Lu, Chaoyang District. (8690 2382) 小曼谷, 朝阳区星吧路35号

Lotus Root Tasty Southeast Asian fa-vorites with a coffee and bar menu. Ele-gant and intimate. Daily 10am-midnight. 29, 32 Yandai Xiejie, Xicheng District. (6407 7857, 8401 5544) 莲花, 西城区烟袋斜街29，32号

Phrik Thai The patrons’ exclamations of delight tell you all you need to know. Favorite dishes include the papaya and cucumber salads, the red, green and yel-low curries, the pad Thai and the spicy tom yang kung soup. The restaurant is busy but you can usually get a table. Outdoor seating is available when weather permits. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. The Gateway Bldg, 10 Ya-bao Lu (across from the Bank of China), Chaoyang District. (8561 5236) 泰辣椒餐厅, 朝阳区雅宝路10号凯威大厦一楼

Pink Loft Awarded “outstanding Thai” in Reader Restaurant Awards for three years running. Pink Loft offers a flamboyant setting for authentic Thai food. In ad-dition to the standard beers and drinks, they have a long wine list and a RMB 48 set business lunch menu. Daily 11am-1am. 6 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6506 8811) 粉酷, 朝阳区三里屯南路6号

Purple Haze Thai cuisine served amongst purple hues. Books, coffee and wi-fi cre-ate the perfect atmosphere for a lazy af-ternoon. They’ve expanded and opened a new branch in China View Mall. Voted “Best Southeast Asian” in our 2008 Read-er Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-1am. Opposite the north gate of the Workers’ Stadium (in the small alley behind the ICBC Bank), Chaoyang District. (6413



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Serve the People Casual and relaxing, this popular spot is good for some no-frill tra-ditional Thai food. Daily 11am-10.30pm. 1 Sanlitun Xiwujie (next to Athena), Chaoyang District. (8454 4580) 为人民服务, 朝阳区三里屯西五街1号

Siam Breeze Beautifully decorated with dark wood furnishings, this Thai restaurant provides decent food in an area lacking Thai options. Daily 11am-10pm. 29 Chengfu Lu (northeast corner of Wudaokou light rail station), Haidian District. (6239 9229) 泰之风, 海淀区成府路29号（五道口城铁站东北角）

Sukhothai From the decor to the food, Sukothai is pure Thai splendor. The res-taurant serves the same tried-and-true menu as their main branch across from the Friendship Hotel in Haidian: Thai-style lobster, abalone, shark’s fin and other less exotic and more traditional staples. Daily 10am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 19 Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0211) 粟库泰泰式餐吧, 朝阳区枣营路好运街19号

Taihaowei Thai Restaurant Feels like a Chinese restaurant but the food itself is quite good and reasonably priced. Try the chicken tom yum soup and the tapioca pudding. Daily 10am-11pm. 107 Chaoyangmennei Beixiaojie, Dongcheng District. (6402 5346) 泰好味泰式餐厅, 东城区朝阳门内北小街107号

Tao Zhu Gongguan The owner – one of Taiwan’s richest men – is going grand all the way, amply adorning his restaurant with Thai and Buddhist furnishings and serving up nothing but distinctive and meticulously prepared dishes. Try the shrimp in cabbage (RMB 48) and spinach fried rice (RMB 38). Not cheap, but dim sum is half-price at lunch. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 1/F, Sanquan Apartments, 38 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6507 7328) 陶朱公馆, 朝阳区麦子店街38号三全公寓1层

Thai In Offering a mix of Thai and Hong Kong cuisine along with Beijing style porridge. Daily 10am-midnight. 1 Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6552 6036/7012) 新口岸, 朝阳区工体南路甲1号

Thai Thai Split over two floors, this beautifully designed restaurant boasts attentive service and plump shrimp cakes. Daily 11am-11pm. 1 Side Park, East of Xiaoyun Qiao (off Fourth Ring Road in Lido), Chaoyang District. (6437 3480) 泰泰, 朝阳区霄云桥东100米路北四德公园附属一号楼

Tuk Tuk Thai Restaurant and Cafe A friendly-neighborhood Thai eatery with great prices and service. Try the yellow curry crab (RMB 88). Daily 11am-mid-night. 88 Jianguo Lu (on the west side of Soho New Town, next to Annie’s), Chaoyang District. (8580 0568) 泰客, 朝阳区建国路88号Soho现代城西门

Very Siam Treat yourself to Thai at this exquisite establishment. Capacity to host parties of up to 30 people. English menu available. Daily 11.30am-11.30pm. 1) 4/F Jiayi Plaza, 20 Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6586 8248); 2) 10A Xinyuan Xili Dongjie (in the alley northwest of Yuyang Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8451 0031) www.verysiam.com 非常泰, 1) 朝阳区工体东路20号佳艺市场4层; 2) 朝阳区新源西里东街甲10号渔阳饭店西北胡同内

TIBETANFeatures mutton and yak meat in a variety of cooking styles as well as the barley-based tsampa.

Ganglamedo Contemporary and classic take on traditional Tibetan food. Try the “eight prosperity symbols,” tsampa, and yak steak. For great Tibetan food, this place deserves a visit. Daily 9am-2am. 1/F, Great Hyatte Int’l Apartments, 38 Zaoy-ing Beili, Chaoyang District. (6592 3159) www.ganglademo.com 冈拉梅朵, 朝阳区枣营北里38号海悦名门公寓1号

Gesangmedo Enjoy buttery yak fare at this gorgeous eatery, but beware of the over-the-top floorshow, which begins every evening at 8.30pm. Daily 11am-midnight. 2/F, Xingfuercun Shangye Bldg, Xindong Lu (across from the Canadian Embassy), Chaoyang District. (6417 9269) 格桑梅朵, 朝阳区幸福二村商业楼二层加拿大大使馆对面

Makye Ame Hearty food in one of the coziest dining rooms in the city. Great for a post-work Tibetan decompres-sion. Authentic Tibetan atmosphere, food and beverages with super-comfy couches. 1) Daily 11am-midnight. 2/F, Jinhuyuan Gongyu, Baijia Zhuang Dongli 23, Chaoyang District. (6508 8986); 2) Daily 11.30am-2am. 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. (6506 9616) 玛吉阿米, 1) 朝阳区白家庄东里23号锦湖园公寓会所2层; 2) 朝阳区建国门外秀水南街甲11号

Manilongda Thangka Art Bar Daily 10.30am - late. Bldg 1, Himalaya Hotel, 1 Ditan Beili, Heping Xijie, Dongcheng District. (6421 4147) 玛尼隆达唐卡艺术吧, 东城区和平里西街地坛北里1号楼喜玛拉雅宾馆1楼

Norbulingka 11am-midnight. 1) Xingba Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 9811); 2) 30 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6407 8288) 罗布林卡藏族文化主题餐, 1) 朝阳区星吧路入口处; 2) 东城区雍和宫大街30号

Qomolangma Daily 9.30am-2pm, 5-8pm.. 149 Xigulou Dajie (inside Tibet Provincial office), Xicheng District. (6401 8822 ext 2828) 珠穆郎玛, 西城区鼓楼西大街149号西藏驻京办事处

Zhuowa Sangmu A decent Tibetan restau-rant in Jianwai Soho? CBD scores again. Prepared by a Lhasan chef, the dishes are authentic and the service is superb. They have Tibetan standards like potato dumplings (RMB 36) and the best A Tsa Ra (a spicy tomato soup) in town (RMB 26) as well as unique creations, including medicinal dishes and beef tongue (RMB 198). Comfortable couches and colorfully painted walls and ceiling set the scene. Nightly performances on the second floor start at 8pm. Chinese-only menu. Daily 10am-midnight. Stall 1502, Bldg 15, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 9774) 卓娃桑姆, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho15号楼1502

VEGETARIANNo animals were harmed in creating the dishes served in these restaurants, though the vegeta-bles may have suffered terribly.

Bhodi-Sake Fluffy rabbits jubilantly hop around the grounds of this Buddhist tem-ple’s elegantly converted front courtyard. Large variety of imitation meat dishes, such as Lingering Aftertaste (RMB 26), a vegan version of mala beef jerky, will deliciously flummox your meat radar. Daily 11am-10pm. 10-16 Heiyao Changjie, Xuanwu District. (6354 2889/ 6155) 菩提缘, 宣武区黑窑厂街10-16号

Cao Mu Jian Vegetarian restaurant and tea house. Daily 10.30am-2pm, 5-10pm. 2/F, Hua Teng Plaza, A-302 Jinsong San Qu (3 km south of China World on the Third Ring Road), Chaoyang District. (8773 0135) 草木间, 朝阳区劲松三区甲302号华腾大厦二层

Cat Eat like a Buddhist here and en-joy the simple and pure pleasure of an organic, healthy vegetarian meal. Daily 11am-9pm. 66 Meishuguan Houjie, Dongcheng District. (6405 1405) 猫, 东城区美术馆侯街66号

Elaine’s Vegetarian Restaurant and Bar Elaine’s quaint little garden supplies generous portions of Chinese vegetar-ian fare. The imitation meat dishes are popular with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diners. Daily 10am-late. Walk 800m along the banks of Luoma Lake, 100m North of Luoma Roundabout, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8048 5088) 素心小筑, 顺义区后沙峪镇罗马环岛向北100米左转, 沿罗马湖畔800米

Gongdelin Faux meat items like vegetar-ian “pork” balls and BBQ “lamb” kebabs with cumin are just some of the treats on the menu at this spacious and comfy two-story vegetarian restaurant. 11am-9pm. 58 Qianmen Dajie, Chongwen District. (6702 0867) 功德林, 崇文区58 前门大街

Lotus in Moonlight A large array of meat-less and fishless dishes, made from tofu and related products. You can tell it’s the real deal by the number of monks who dine here. Hard to find, but worth the search. 1) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. 12 Liufang Nanli, Chaoyang District. (6465 3299); 2) 11am-9pm. 3/F, Disanji Creative Space, 66 Beisihuan Xilu, Haidian District. (6268 0848/1318) 荷塘月色素食, 1) 朝阳区柳芳南里12号楼; 2) 海淀区北四环西路66号第三极3层

Pure Lotus Vegetarian Voted “Best Vegetarian Fare” in our 2007 Reader Restaurant Awards. Run by monks, their creative dishes will leave you with a full stomach and a clear conscience - and a considerably lightened wallet. 1) Daily 9.30am-10pm. 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (8703 6668, 6437 6288); 2) Daily 11am-11pm. Inside Zhongguo Wenlianyuan, 12 Non-gzhanguan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6592 3627, 8703 6669) 净心莲, 1) 朝阳区丽都假日饭店三层,首都机场将台路; 2) 朝阳区农展馆南路12号(中国文联院内)

Sea of Lotus Vegetarian From simple dishes to imperial cuisine, this tranquil spot caters to vegetarians. Also carries a great selection of fresh tea. Daily 9.30am-9.30pm. 12 Cheniandian Hutong (across from the Hebei Hotel), Anding-men Neidajie, Dongcheng District. (6403 6169) 莲花海素食, 东城区安定门内大街车辇店胡同12号

Sea of Mercy The biggest vegetarian restaurant in Beijing features a wide ar-ray of mock fish and meat dishes made from mushroom, vegetables and beans. Daily 10am-11pm. 103 Di’anmen Xidajie, Xicheng District. (6657 1898) 慈海素心, 西城区地安门西大街103号

Still Thoughts Vegetarian Restaurant A clean, calm and cozy vegetarian oasis that forgoes the hype for thoughtfully prepared mock meats and other vegetar-

ian dishes. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 30A Gao-liangqiao Lu (inside the Meijuan Hotel), Haidian District. (6225 5792); 2) 18A Da-fosi Dongjie (in an unmarked hutong one block north of Qianliang Hutong, which is directly north of Sanlian Bookstore on Meishuguan Dongjie), Dongcheng District. (6400 8941) 静思素食坊, 1) 海淀区高梁桥路甲30号(梅苑饭店大院内); 2) 东城区大佛寺东街甲18号(美术馆东街三联书店北,钱粮胡同北边小区)

Tianchu Miaoxiang Tucked away in Wudaokou, this pleasant place offers mock meat versions of classic and more unusual Chinese fare, as well as select European and Japanese dishes. A large picture menu makes ordering easy. Daily 10am-10pm. 1/F, Chuangye Bldg, Qinghua Keji Yuan, Haidian District. (6279 7078) www.liaofan.com 天厨妙香素食馆, 海淀区清华科技园创业大厦一层

Vanilla Garden More than the sum of its parts, Vanilla Garden is a great place to enjoy vegetarian cuisine, sip imported organic coffees and herbal teas, or just hang out. Also boasts helpful and atten-tive staff, an English menu, desserts, and wireless Internet access. Location 2 calls itself Lily Vegetarian but it’s run by the same people. Daily 10am-10pm. 1) South of Xinjiankongmen Gate of Summer Palace, Haidian District. (6287 8726); 2) 23 Caoyuan Hutong, Beixiaojie, Dongzhi-mennei, Dongcheng District. (6405 2082) 百合素食香草园, 1) 海淀区颐和园新建宫门南; 2) 东城区东直门内北小街草园胡同23号

Vegan Hut Simple vegan eatery serving fast and delicious set meals with no MSG. Stall 0912, 2/F, Bldg 9, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang Dis-trict. (5869 9856, 139 1172 9610) 维根小屋, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho9号楼2层0912

Veg-on Modest black and white décor, yummy vegetarian dishes and sweet Taiwanese desserts will have you back for more. Set lunches available. Does not use MSG. Daily 11am-10pm. Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6301/6) 家乡素食, 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号

Xiangyang Xiaozhu Classic Chinese dishes rendered guilt-free draw the staff vegan back to this restaurant again and again. 11am-2.30pm, 5-9pm. Beisanhuan (20m west of Dazhong Si), Haidian District. (8211 2104) 香阳小筑, 海淀区北三环大钟寺西20米

Xu Xiang Zhai Vegetarian Restaurant Veg-etarian gormandizers delight at the glo-rious all-you-can-eat buffet (lunch RMB 48, supper RMB 58). Daily 9.30am-10pm. 26 Guozijian Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6404 6568)



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VIETNAMESELight, relatively uncomplicated cooking with fresh flavors; not as spicy as Thai food. Favorites include beef noodle soup and imperial rolls. See also: Thai.

Muse Parisian Vietnamese Brasserie A modish Indochine eatery with bowls of pho, spring rolls, soups and coffees of both Vietnamese and French persuasion. Daily 10.30am-11.30pm. 1) East side of the Beijing Customs Bldg, 10 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6581 5060); 2) 1 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 3188) 妙, 1) 朝阳区光华路10号（北京海关东侧）; 2) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路一号

Nam Nam Beautifully designed two-story space. Menu is uneven, but the food can be spectacular, even if portions are small. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 7 Sanlitun Lu (next to the Friendship Supermarket), Chaoyang District. (6468 6053) 那么那么, 朝阳区三里屯北路7号小友谊超市旁

Nuage Vietnamese food on the banks of Houhai. Don’t be scared off by the ground floor; you’re not in a parking lot. Daily 11am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 22 Qianhai Dongyan, Xicheng District. (6401 9581) 庆云楼, 西城区前海东沿22号

Pho 88 Though not quite what you find on the streets of Saigon, the noodle soups are both filling and affordable and pro-vide a quick lunch option for the many office workers in the area. Daily 9am-11pm. Store 30, Bldg 15, eastern section of Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 6860/8180) 越南河粉, 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场东区15-1-30铺

Pho at Beijing This tiny hole-in-the-wall serves flavorful dishes for a steal. Although food and service was great, Vietnamese culture is perhaps not best represented by the Hollywood posters hung on their walls. Daily 11am-10.30pm.. 200 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6404 4578) 东城区鼓楼东大街200号

Phodaiz Phodaiz certainly looks the part – with rattan chairs and an airy atmos-phere – but its Vietnamese-style food won’t be winning any Michelin stars. Still, it’s a reasonably good option after a day of shopping in The Place. Daily 10am-10pm. B128, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1435) 福代越南餐厅, 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天街B128

XINJIANG & MUSLIMNo pork but plenty of lamb dishes best repre-sented by everybody’s favorite lamb skewers (yangrou chuan’r), best eaten with various Ara-bic-style flat breads (naan).

Afunti Over-hyped and now over-priced. Busloads of tourists pack this high-end Xinjiang style restaurant every night. Stage plays host to the Afunti band with patrons occasionally dancing on the tables. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 166 Chaoy-angmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6527 2288, 6525 1071) 阿凡提, 东城区朝内大街166号

Alamuhan With nine branches spread across China this chain offers the whole Xinjiang experience; dancing shows, deli-cious food and of course the chuan’r. Daily 9.30am-10pm. 2/F, 19 Haidian Lu (opposite the south gate of Peking Uni-versity), Haidian District. (6563 3969) 阿拉木汗餐厅, 海淀区海淀路19号2层（北大南门对面）

Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant This clean, atmospheric neighborhood dive is possibly the best in town. From the homemade yogurt (RMB 3) and the all-Ui-ghur staff to the king of mutton chuan’r (RMB 5), this courtyard-nestled gem is as authentic as it gets. Daily 9am-11.30pm. 16 Dongsi Liutiao (alley number six, 100m west of Chaonei Beixiaojie), Dongcheng District. (6400 5281) 弯弯的月亮, 东城区东四六条胡同

Grape Restaurant Eat Xinjiang faves like mutton skewers and hand pulled noodles in its airy and spacious environment. Pleasant but expensive. Requisite sing-ing and dancing happens nightly. Daily

11.30am-11.30pm. Qicai Beilu (next to Laitaihuahui Alley), Chaoyang District. (6465 6565, 6467 6467) 丝路驿站食府, 朝阳区七彩北路莱太花卉南侧

Jinse Loulan Canyi Guangchang Xinjiang-style eatery that roasts a whole goat every day outside their front door. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 8 Xinjiekou-wai Dajie (across from East Gate of Beijing Normal University, inside the leather shoe factory complex), Xicheng District. (6202 9666/4888) 金色楼兰餐艺广场, 西城区新街口外大街8号北师大东门对面皮鞋厂院内

Kaorou Ji Serving Qingzhen (Muslim) cui-sine to Beijingers since the Qing dynasty. Try their house speciality: barbecued lamb and steamed sesame buns. Daily 11am-11pm. 14 Qianhai Dongyan, Xicheng District. (6404 2554) 烤肉季, 西城区前海东沿14号

Tian Chi Fresh roasted rack of lamb and exquisitely thin hand-pulled noodles. Daily 10am-midnight. West gate of the Nationalities University, Haidian District. (6842 4595) 天池, 海淀区民族大学西门

Xinjiang Fanzhuang Fresh mutton flown in daily from Urumqi and Hami melons and grapes for sale at discounted prices. Daily 11am-9.30pm. 1 Chegongzhuang Beili, Xicheng District. (6836 2795) 新疆饭庄, 西城区车公庄大街北里1号

Xinjiang Islam Restaurant Hearty Xinjiang cuisine from the people who know it best in Beijing: the staff of Xinjiang province’s Beijing representative office. Daily 11am-10pm. Xinjiang Provincial Government Office, 7 Sanlihe Road, Xicheng District. (6830 1820) 新疆伊斯兰饭庄, 西城区三里河路7号

Xinjiang Red Rose The rowdy Red Rose packs ‘em in with nightly music and belly dancing performances. Good for kebabs, but no place for the quiet conversa-tionalist. Voted “Best Xinjiang” in our 2007 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11pm. Inside 7 Xingfu Yicun alley, opposite Workers’ Stadium North Gate, Chaoyang District. (6415 5741) 新疆红玫瑰餐厅, 朝阳区工人体育场北门对面幸福一村7巷内

Yong Sheng Zhai Opened 30 years ago, this veritable hole-in-the-wall does what old-school eateries do – serve a few spe-cialty dishes, excellently done. 9am-9pm. 40 Qihelou Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6522 4647) 永盛斋, 东城区骑河楼大街40号

YUNNANThis cuisine is a moderate balance of a light use of spices paired with fresh and tender in-gredients.

Anyuan #5 Restaurant Fresh ingredients and an award-winning dining room de-signed to satisfy your Yunnanese cravings. Daily 10am-2pm, 4.30-10pm. 2/F, 5 Anhui Beili Anyuan, Chaoyang District. (6497 9173) 安元五号餐厅, 朝阳区安慧北里安园5号2层

Cai Yunjian This inexpensive restaurant specializes in qiguo ji, a delectable chicken dish served in a special double-decker steamer, Dai barbecued fish (Daishi kaoyu) and Pineapple Rice (bolo fan). But the real test of any Yunnan restaurant is how well they make their “crossing-Bridge Noodles” (guoqiao mixian) - and to this extent, they take the cake. Daily 10.30am-11pm. Lanqiying Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6261 0731) 彩云间云南傣族菜馆, 海淀区成府路蓝旗营

Dali Courtyard With unobtrusive décor, soothing music and the easy-going hos-pitality of the patrons, it’s a pity the food doesn’t quite measure up to the ambi-ence. Expect to pay a minimum of RMB 100 per person for this set-menu-only restaurant. Editor’s choice for the “Best Yunnan” in our 2008 Restaurant Award. Daily 10am-9.30pm. 67 Xiaojingchang Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8404 1430) 大理, 东城区鼓楼东大街小经厂胡同67号

Detour This small, homey Yunnan restau-rant’s wide-ranging menu offers a number of dishes that will appeal to more curious diners, such as fried rose petals, as well as roast fish options and Yunnan staples.

Daily 11am-2pm, 5-11pm. 57 Jiaodaokou Beisantiao (off Dongsi Beidajie, north of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District. (6402 7482) 乐都餐吧, 东城区交道口北三条57号

Fenghuang Zhu This cozy, hut-like Yunnan joint dishes out decent, reasonably priced Yunnan fare (pineapple rice RMB 15) and a great assortment of exotic liquors. Don’t miss the beautiful mint salad appetizer. Daily 11am-11pm. 128 Jiugulou Dajie, Xicheng District. (6402 0227) 凤凰竹, 西城区旧鼓楼大街128号

Golden Peacock Dai Ethnic Flavour Worth traveling across town for. Try the pineap-ple rice and the spicy lettuce salad, but get there early if you don’t want to wait for a table. Daily 11am-9.30pm. 16 Minzu Daxue Beilu, Weigongcun, Haidian Dis-trict. (6893 2030) 金孔雀傣家风味餐厅, 海淀区魏公村民族大学北路16号楼

In & Out Daily 11am-11pm. 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (8454 0086/6467 5235) 一坐一忘, 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号

Jia 21 Hao Taiwanese pop star Gao Mingjun has involved some seriously style-conscious buddies in creating his latest venture: a spacious and trendy restaurant for Yunnan minority cuisine, drinks and relaxing. Daily 11am-10.30pm. 21 Be-itucheng Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6489 5066) 甲21号, 朝阳区北土城东路甲21号

Lian Yunnan A narrow, cozy little space on Nanluogu Xiang, Lian Yunnan must only be able to seat around – absolute maxi-mum – 30 diners, but no matter how small the restaurant, a lack of empty seats is a good sign. Unsurprisingly, the restaurant’s raison d’etre is Yunannese cuisine, and the menu reflects that with plenty of the re-gion’s specialty mushroom dishes, as well as trademarks like meat and veg main courses wrapped in bamboo leaves. Mains average RMB 20-40, and topping the bill is the chicken and mushroom wrapped in bamboo leaves (RMB 98).Yunnan’s favorite staple, “crossing-the-bridge” noodles (guo qiao mi xian, 过桥米线) cross your lips for RMB 18, and the province’s sweet, light rice wine comes served in a ceramic bottle for RMB 25. 117 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6402 7087) 恋云南, 东城区南锣鼓巷117号

Middle 8th Restaurant Comfortable and hip Yunnan restaurant. Try the Yunnan-style spare ribs and the dragon beans. There is also a separate and slightly down-market barbecue section diagonally opposite the original store. 1) Daily 11am-midnight. Sanlitun Zhongjie Zhongba Lou, Chaoyang District. (6413 0629); 2) Daily 11am-10.30pm. R17, Zhongguancun Pedestrian Mall, 15 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (5172 1728) 中八楼, 1) 朝阳区三里屯中街中八楼; 2) 海淀区中关村大街15号中关村广场步行街R17

No Name Restaurant Burrowed within Houhai’s hutongs, this stylish Yunnan ea-tery attracts trendsetters eager to escape Yinding Qiao’s neon, noise and tourists. The most compelling reason to visit might be the rooftop terrace. Daily 11am-mid-night. 1 Da Jinsi Hutong, Xicheng District. (6618 6061) 无名餐厅, 西城区大金丝胡同1号

Rainbow Daily 11.30am-11pm. Crowne Plaza Sun Palace (inside Yunnan Dasha), 12 Qisheng Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6452 1608) 彩云天, 朝阳区北京新云南皇冠假日酒店

South Silk Road Opened by a Beijing-based artist, this super hip restaurant’s interior is minimalist with down-home Yunnanese specialties and their own brand of rice wine. Voted “Best Yunnan” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 2-3/F, North Bldg 4, Area 2, Anhuili, Chaoyang District. (6481 3261); 2) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 3/F, Bldg D, Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8580 4286); 3) Daily 11am-12pm. 12-13, 19A Shichahai Qianhai Xiyan, Xicheng District. (6615 5515) 茶马古道, 1) 朝阳区安慧里2区4号北楼3层; 2) 朝阳区建国路88号Soho现代城D座3层会所; 3) 西城区什刹海前海西沿甲19号12-13室

Xie Hou This cozy joint is decked out with

a mix of Yunnan and Tibetan furniture and luscious plant life. The service is a bit unpolished but helpful. Beers range from RMB 10-25 and pair nicely with shaokao on the open air deck one level up. Daily 10am-midnight. Side door, 50 Houhai Beiyan, Xicheng District. (8404 6707) 邂逅, 西城区后海北沿50号旁门

Yijiayao Cafe and Restaurant Traditional “Yi” cuisine from Yunnan and Sichuan served up in a minority chic setting. Try the jia zhutong jiu, which comes encased in a section of bamboo along with a complimentary song courtesy of the ethnically costumed waiters. Daily 10am-2pm, 5-10pm. Bldg 14, Anhuili Area 1 (near Nameless Highland Bar), Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. (6494 7188) 彝家肴, 朝阳区亚运村安慧里1区14号

Yunnan Guoqiao Mixian A little taste of Yunnan with unpretentious and reason-ably priced fare. 8.30am-5.00am. 15 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng Dis-trict. (8167 2567) 云南过桥米线, 东城区东直门内大街15号

Yunnan Impression Dine on Yunnan spe-cialties in an exotic, rustic atmosphere. The menu features the region’s famous cheese and ham, but don’t set your heart on a certain dish – not all menu items are always available. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 16 Dongsanhuan Beilu (in the alley behind the La Popo sign), Chaoyang District. (8595 1277) 云南印象, 朝阳区东三环北路16号(辣婆婆牌子后面巷内)

Yunteng Shifu Consistent, fresh Yunnan cuisine. Specialties to try include the mint leaf salad, fried goat’s cheese, pine needle salad and the mushroom dishes such as fried mushroom slices and dried mush-rooms in spicy oil. Meat dishes galore as well, but quite easy to piece together a vegetarian meal here. Daily 11am-10pm. Yunnan Provincial Government Office, 7 Donghuashi Beili Dongqu, Chongwen District. (6711 3322 ext 7105) 云腾宾馆食府, 崇文区东花市北里东区7号

ZHEJIANGIncludes cuisines from Hangzhou and Shaoxing-Light dishes using ingredients that are fresh and tender with a mellow fragrance.

Crab Apple House Takes its name from the 100-year-old tree that stands in the center of this beautifully converted courtyard. Serves up a variety of regional cuisines including Imperial, Cantonese, Jiangsu, Hubei and Chaozhou in a truly relaxed and intimate setting. Daily 10am-10pm. 32 Xiheyan, Xuanwu District. (8315 4678) 海堂居, 宣武区宣武门西河沿32号(国华商场旁边)

Qu Na’r Homestyle cooking in an arty, post-modern environment. This is art star Ai Weiwei’s latest brainchild and we’re not disappointed. Try the plum wine in-fused with red bayberries. Daily 4pm-2am. 16 Dongsanhuan Beilu (in the alley behind the La Popo sign), Chaoyang District. (6508 1597) 去那儿, 朝阳区东三环北路16号(辣婆婆牌子后面巷内)

Xihu Chuan Cai Funky minimalist setting contrasts with traditional Hangzhou cui-sine. Try the lao ya mian (RMB 20) or the songsao yugeng – a thick fish soup. Daily 11am-2pm, 4.30-10.30pm. 6 Di’anmen Xidajie (Ping’an Dadao), Xicheng District. (8400 2929) 西湖船菜, 西城区地安门西大街6号

Ying Yuan The decor of this state-owned restaurant, opened by the neighboring sports college, consists of plastic bam-boo and mismatched furniture. Offers Hangzhou-style dishes and views of Qian-hai. English menu. Daily 10am-2am. 51-3 Di’anmen Xidajie, Xicheng District. (6611 2597) 樱苑, 西城区地安门西大街51-3号

Zhang Qun Jia Don’t expect to find this place – you’re not meant to. With only one table in a single room, it really does feel like someone’s home. Make sure to book a few days in advance; the traditional Suzhou cuisine and intimate atmosphere make it worth the wait. Daily 10am-midnight. 5 Yandai Xiejie, Xicheng District. (8404 6662) 张群家, 西城区烟袋斜街5号


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