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$$$ | Chaoyang |
You won't go wrong with the namesake dish at this world-famous eatery. Dadong's version features crisp, caramel-hued skin (over meat that's less oily than tradition dictates) and is served with crisp sesame pockets in addition to the usual steamed pancakes.
22 Dongsishitiao, Beijing, Beijing, 100007, China
Known For
- Experimental takes on Chinese classics
- Guaranteed quality
- Skilled duck carvers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
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$$ | Chaoyang |
This Taiwanese restaurant specializes in beautifully crafted xiaolong bao—steamed dumplings that are filled with piping hot, aromatic soup. Crab, chicken, and duck are lovely alternatives to the standard pork dumplings, or go wild with the black-truffle option.
24 Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie, Beijing, Beijing, 100027, China
Known For
- Friendly, efficient service
- The dandan mian (simple noodles with a chili sauce)
- Several locations around town
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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$$ | Chaoyang |
Beijing’s best all-round Japanese izakaya-style restaurant is the place to go for frothy mugs of Asahi draft, sublime soba noodles, and some of the best sushi and sashimi in the city for the price. The slow-cooked pork belly in miso broth with a poached egg gets rave reviews.
40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Beijing, Beijing, China
Known For
- Minimalist decor
- Sake tasting flights
- Attentive service
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$$$ | Chaoyang |
This tiny, unassuming restaurant serves arguably the best sushi in the city. The seafood is flown in from Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market; the daily chef's selection (about Y280) is a wooden board of sushi made from the best catches of the day.
39 Maizidian Jie, Beijing, Beijing, China
Known For
- Authentic Japanese atmosphere
- Good lunch deals
- Reservations essential
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
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$$ | Chaoyang |
Serving contemporary European fare with a Brazilian twist, Alameda is housed in a funky outdoor mall behind the hubbub of Sanlitun's bar street. Though most lauded for its good value weekday prix-fixe lunch (88 RMB for two courses), which often features filet mignon or codfish, on weekends the restaurant slow cooks a big batch of authentic feijoada—Brazil's national dish—a hearty black-bean stew with pork and rice. The glass walls and ceiling make it a bright, pleasant place, but they do magnify the din of the crowded room.
Sanlitun Lu, Beijing, Beijing, 100027, China
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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Enjoy deluxe hotel dining amid murals and paintings of cheerful Italian Renaissance characters at Aria. Choose from three settings: the posh dining and bar area on the first floor, intimate private rooms upstairs, or alfresco on a terrace, protected by the din of downtown by neatly manicured bushes and roses. A decadent meal here would include foie gras and seafood bisque, followed by one of the excellent steaks, with a playful deconstructed cheesecake for dessert. The best deal at this elegant restaurant is the three-course weekday business lunch with coffee or tea for Y188.
1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Beijing, Beijing, 100004, China
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$ | Chaoyang |
Your mood brightens the minute you walk up the sunny spiral staircase to the rooftop patio, which includes glassed-in and open-air sections and overlooks the wide, tree-lined streets of the surrounding embassy district. It's a fine setting in which to enjoy a few glasses of wine accompanied by parma ham or one of the pastas on offer. Check out the reasonable prix-fixe business lunches for around Y100.
1 Sanlitun Bei Xiaojie, Beijing, Beijing, 100027, China
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$ | Chaoyang |
This cheerful, homey joint offers dozens of creative dumpling fillings alongside classics such as pork and cabbage. The colorful purple, green, or orange dumpling wrappers, made by adding vegetable juice to the dough, are equally delightful.
North of 6 Maizidian Jie, Beijing, Beijing, China
Known For
- Minimum order (100 grams/3.5 ounces) of any dumpling variety
- Cheese and other adventurous fillings
- Popular with diplomats who work in the area
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards
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$$$$ | Chaoyang |
Well executed Italian food in plush surroundings makes this luxury hotel restaurant as appropriate for a power lunch as for a romantic dinner. Wine is clearly the inspiration, from the burgundy hues of the decor to the long list of Italian vintages to the use of the restaurant's namesake in dishes such as tagliolini with sea urchin, suckling pig, and wagyu beef cheek.
83A Jianguo Lu, Beijing, Beijing, 100025, China
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$$ | Chaoyang |
Like other branches in this popular chain of glitzy, see-and-be-seen restaurants, this one dishes up Taiwanese favorites to a largely young, upwardly mobile clientele. A delicious choice is the "three-cup chicken" (sanbeiji), served in a sizzling pot fragrant with ginger, garlic, and basil.
6 Gongti Xilu, Beijing, Beijing, 100027, China
Known For
- Smartly dressed staff with identical haircuts
- Taiwanese desserts such as shaved ice with condensed milk
- Open until 4 am, so popular with clubbers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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Located upstairs in a dive behind Sanlitun's bar street, this bright and spacious kosher falafel joint is a breath of fresh air. Biteapitta has been filling Beijing tummies for over a decade with quick and tasty Mediterranean fare such as baba ghanoush, roasted chicken, and pita sandwiches brimming with yogurt, tahini, cucumbers, and tomatoes. The cheerful room encourages diners to linger over a lemonade or mint tea, with plenty of power outlets to help them catch up on emails.
Sanlitun Houjie, Beijing, Beijing, 100027, China
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$$ | Chaoyang |
You probably didn't come all the way to Beijing for pizza, but you won't regret having it at this restaurant. The Neapolitan owners ensure that everything is authentic, from the chewy but light pizza pies (cooked in an imported wood-fired oven) and perfectly prepared pasta dishes to the impressive wine list.
81 Sanlitun Lu, Beijing, Beijing, China
Known For
- Kitsch sodas
- Specialty pizza featuring creamy burrata
- Indulgent desserts
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$ | Chaoyang |
Teutonic timbers frame the facade of this two-story restaurant and bakery that serves specialties and all-day brunch fare from southern Germany. Downstairs, find excellent breads, pastries, prepared sandwiches, and an authentic Sacher torte, for take away or eating at one of the café's tables. For more filling fare, head upstairs, where a hearty menu of sausages, schnitzels, and dumplings awaits, along with a selection of imported beers.
Zaoying Lu, Beijing, Beijing, 100016, China
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$$$ | Chaoyang |
Asian-style orbs bounce light across the gold and marble furnishings and plush rouge carpets of this dining room at the Four Seasons hotel. The food—billed as Cantonese but covering a range of Chinese cuisines—is equally luxurious with dishes such as crab and truffle spring rolls.
48 Liangmaqiao Lu, Beijing, Beijing, 100125, China
Known For
- Hong shao rou (braised pork with abalone) done to perfection
- International celebrity spotting
- Intimate private dining rooms
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$$$ | Chaoyang |
Straightforward American grub is served at this restaurant in a cozy, family-friendly cottage near Chaoyang Park. During the day, diner-style breakfasts, huge burgers, and bottomless cups of coffee bring simple and satisfying comfort to homesick Americans. At night, the ambience is slightly more refined, with imported Australian steaks the main draw, and a wine list focused on America's West Coast. Save room for a scoop (or two) of the homemade ice cream.
Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Beijing, Beijing, China
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Part of a small chain of contemporary French-managed patisseries, this is Beijing's go-to spot for Gallic confections. Goodies here include flaky croissants, sandwiches in crunchy house-made baguettes, and savory croquettes and quiches.
55--1 Xinfucun Zhong Lu, Beijing, Beijing, 100025, China
Known For
- Unusual hot chocolate flavors
- Eye-catching birthday cakes
- Colorful macaroons
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards
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$ | Chaoyang |
Be warned: Sichuan spices can be addictive. This restaurant's signature dish is shuizhuyu, sliced fish cooked in an oily broth brimming with scarlet chili peppers and piquant peppercorns. The impossibly delicate fish melts in the mouth like butter, while the chilies and peppercorns tingle the lips. It's a sensory experience that heat-seekers will want to repeat over and over. Red-faced diners test the limits of their spice tolerance over dandan noodles and koushuiji ("mouthwatering") chicken, a salad dish of tender meat tossed with cilantro in spicy oil. The service is unfriendly but efficient.
1 Gongti Beilu, Beijing, Beijing, 100027, China
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$ | Chaoyang |
"Haiwan" means "a bowl as deep as the sea," a fitting name for an eatery that specializes in big bowls of hand-pulled noodles. A xiao er (a "young brother" in a mandarin-collar shirt) greets you with a shout, echoed in thundering chorus by the rest of the staff. The hustle and bustle and rustic decor re-creates the atmosphere of an old teahouse. There are two types of noodles: guoshui, noodles that have been rinsed and cooled; and guotiao, meaning "straight out of the pot," ideal for winter days. Vegetables, including diced celery, radish, green beans, bean sprouts, cucumber, and scallions, are placed on individual small dishes to be mixed in by hand. Hand-pulled noodles are deliciously doughy and chewy, a texture that can only be achieved by strong hands repeatedly stretching the dough.
36 Songyu Nanlu, Beijing, Beijing, 100021, China
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$ | Chaoyang |
Snacks and various forms of entertainment make the long waits to get into this hotpot restaurant almost enjoyable. Once inside, expect bubbling pots of broth and more sauces and things for dipping than you can count.
2A Baijiazhuang Lu, Beijing, Beijing, 100027, China
Known For
- Manicures while you wait in line
- Dancing waiters
- Four different broths with a range of spice options
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$$$ | Chaoyang |
Fusion-style California rolls are the name of the game at this hip and trendy Japanese eatery in the heart of Sanlitun. At this Beijing institution, the long list of unconventional rolls are made with everything from crab and avocado to imported foie gras. Fresh sashimi, crisp tempura, and tender grilled fish go well with the extensive sake menu; ask the manager for pairing recommendations. A cocktail list and range of imported beers makes this recently renovated spot popular with a well-heeled, pre-party crowd. The original location is on Guanghua Lu in the CBD.
19 Sanlitun Rd., Beijing, Beijing, 100027, China
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential