Beijing
An unsung purveyor of Peking duck, Jingzun's bargain birds (¥138/79 for a whole/half) are every bite the equal of Beijing's more elite brands, unruly…
Must-see restaurants in Beijing
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Beijing
An absurdly affordable spice-fest, humble Zhang Mama is run by a multi-generational family of Sichuan exiles (including mama), all with mad wok skills…
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One of the best modern Chinese dining experiences in the capital, Yúfúnán is an insanely stylish spice fest, serving the sweat-inducing fare of Hunan…
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The king, nay the emperor of Chinese taquerias, Taco Bar packs out with punters feasting on fiendishly tasty Mexican street-style tacos including al…
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Beijing
Dripping in red neon and lanterns, this raucous Chinese restaurant by the south gate of Ditan Park is a magnificent monstrosity that never closes – even…
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This casual concept eatery from Beijing's duck maestro Dong Zhenxiang – of famed sister restaurant, Dadong – lets you enjoy a portion of his famous roast…
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Beijing
With modern Chinese interiors fit for an emperor, this Manchu-inspired restaurant is a regal delight, serving imperial fare such as Peking duck, braised…
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Take your taste buds on a dreamy sojourn southwest at Beijing's most stylish Yunnan restaurant. A sophisticated, industrial-chic space is the setting for…
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Beijing
Pleated with precision, the xiǎolóngbāo (Shanghai-style soup dumplings) at this acclaimed Taiwan chain taste as good as they look. Delicate pork, rich…
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Beijing
Opened by the titular 'Fatty Wang' in 2004, Wang Pangzi is lauded by many as Beijing's best purveyor of donkey-meat snacks. The lip-smacking speciality…
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Beijing
No wonder this locals' favourite is always packed – for boiled or fried jiǎozi (dumplings) that are as delicious as they are light on the wallet, you can…
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Flying the flag for southern American barbecue in a decidedly duck-centric city, this Texan-owned restaurant-bar is all about slow-cooked meats, burgers…
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Feast on modern dim sum at this stylish hutong joint run by the Orchid boutique hotel next door. Everything on the tick-box menu is deliciously creative;…
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Beijing
With China's overworked millennials pining for simpler times, it's no wonder nostalgia has become big business. Fodder Factory tugs at the heartstrings…
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This beautifully styled 2nd-floor dining room serves high-roller Peking duck, roasted over jujube wood at a higher temperature for a less oily bite…
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A fun-loving, well-heeled CBD hangout, Spanish-run Migas serves sun-drenched fare including grilled octopus and Iberian pork on a fabulous terrace space…
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If you thought Peking duck was the city's favourite chow, think again. That accolade belongs to Hú Dà's Sichuan-style spicy crayfish (麻辣小龙虾; málà…
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Beijing
Ghost Street's rep as Beijing's most famous restaurant strip tends to flummox overseas visitors when they discover that, instead of Peking duck or other…
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Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
The grandaddy of duck roasting, Bianyifang has been dishing up waterfowl since the early Ming dynasty. The restaurant's antique roasting method – using…
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Beijing
A culinary mecca for hotpot-obsessed Hui Chinese, this is one of Beijing's most famous shuan yangrou (scalding mutton) eateries. Perennially packed, the…
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Beijing
Founded in 1864 by a poultry dealer named Yang Quanren, Quanjude is China's most famous destination for duck. This seven-floor emporium, its 41 dining…
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Beijing
Think faux-rococo, chandeliers and costumed waitstaff – a delightfully naff setting in which to gorge on grilled lamb skewers, Xinjiang dapanji (spicy…
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Beijing
Serving imperial banquet fare such as Peking duck, braised sea cucumber and sweetmeats incuding sugared crabapples, this intriguing restaurant was once a…
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Teleport to Tokyo at this food court of tiny izakaya and counter-top joints frequented by Beijing's community of Japanese salarymen. Suika (醉香, second…
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Beijing
A hip spot for Chinese breakfast any time of day, this canteen chain from Shanghai specialises in the Taiwanese wake-up call of hot soy milk (dòujiāng)…
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Beijing
A Beijing original, Moka's hipster combo of brunch food, Edison bulb lighting and subway tile walls muralled by Plastered 8 has seen this mini-chain…
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Beijing
Middle Eastern–inspired sharing plates draw the crowds to this stylish, all-weather rooftop restaurant run by the Orchid boutique hotel. Roasted lamb ribs…
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Beijing
Aspiring to the Chinese notion that good health starts in the stomach, this graceful vegetarian restaurant serves fine-dining renditions of the meat-free…
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Beijing
The speciality at this hip canteen is règānmiàn (热干面; literally 'hot dry noodles'), a Wuhan breakfast gutbuster of chewy wheat noodles topped with sesame…
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Beijing
A beacon of foodie fun in a dismal shopping mall, this is Nanjing's best-loved restaurant chain, recreating with theatrical aplomb the dàpáidàng ('cooked…
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Beijing
Opened by a cultured crew of local Japanophiles, this enormously popular restaurant brings together refined, minimalist design, a beguiling hutong locale…
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Beijing
The Mosto lunch menu (two courses of modern fine dining for ¥95) is a Sanlitun rite of passage, best savoured on the terrace with a glass of vino…
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Beijing
Fun for the kids – but also tasty enough for parents – this excellent dumpling restaurant dazzles diners with a huge selection of multicoloured jiǎozi (饺子…
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Beijing
A great-value choice for Beijing’s trinity of trad meats: Peking duck, roast mutton and donkey. The ducks (¥168) are cooked in hung ovens and carved…
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Run by the same Israeli couple since 2004, this veteran Sanlitun eatery whips up loaded pita-bread sandwiches, thick-set hummus, crisp falafel, grilled…
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Beijing's most authentic Brauhaus-style restaurant is an intimate affair, delivering calorific comfort to homesick Germans with perfectly crisp pork…
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Beijing
Come to this brightly lit Sanlitun eatery – from the team behind TRB – for wallet-friendly modern European dining that doesn't compromise on food quality…
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Beijing
Dali Courtyard has been serving the same set menu since 2006, and it still packs out nightly with (almost exclusively) foreign tourists. The secret, aside…
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Beijing
A temple to the pleasures of eating sheep, this restaurant celebrates the food of Gansu province, 1500km west. That means skewers of mutton dusted in…
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Beijing
Staff dressed as Qing dynasty nobles preside over this charming garden restaurant, serving 'official cuisine' – in other words, the emperor's leftovers…
