Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
Dadong could be the best meal of your trip or an occasion to forget, and it all comes down to expectation. Less Peking duck restaurant and more temple to…
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
Dadong could be the best meal of your trip or an occasion to forget, and it all comes down to expectation. Less Peking duck restaurant and more temple to…
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…
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…
Beijing
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…
Beijing
The king, nay the emperor of Chinese taquerias, Taco Bar packs out with punters feasting on fiendishly tasty Mexican street-style tacos including al…
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…
Beijing
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…
Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
Mount your culinary camel and traverse the Silk Road sands to this singular Central Asian food fest. Grilled lamb doused in cumin and chilli, baked…
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…
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
Beijing's most refined destination for duck, where perfectly bronzed birds are announced to the dining room by the chiming of a gong. Maybe it's the 30…
Beijing
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…
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
Occupying a Qing dynasty building beside the Forbidden City's moat, this is the sister restaurant to upscale TRB Hutong, with the same flawless service…
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
Set back in the corner of the parade ground on the old US Legation, Lost Heaven presents the dreamy flavours of exotic Yunnan province. Sour-spicy dishes …
Beijing
Pleated with precision, the xiǎolóngbāo (Shanghai-style soup dumplings) at this acclaimed Taiwan chain taste as good as they look. Delicate pork, rich…
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…
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
Beijing's most famous international fine-dining experience, TRB (Temple Restaurant Beijing) serves modern European dishes with a French twist – house…
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
Divine dim sum draws the crowds to this clubby outpost of the multi-Michelin-starred Hong Kong chain. Order from a check-box menu of classic Canto treats …
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…
Beijing
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…
Beijing
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;…
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…
Beijing
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…
Beijing
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…
Beijing
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…
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…
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
Every Chinese province has its own government office in Beijing, usually furnished with a hotel and restaurant for visiting cadres. With some exceptions,…
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…
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…
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
The infamously testy boss here is the fifth son (wǔ gē) in his family, hence the name. Jīchì means chicken wings, and they're worth braving his ire for –…
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…
Beijing
Think faux-rococo, chandeliers and costumed waitstaff – a delightfully naff setting in which to gorge on grilled lamb skewers, Xinjiang dapanji (spicy…
Beijing
Serving imperial banquet fare such as Peking duck, braised sea cucumber and sweetmeats incuding sugared crabapples, this intriguing restaurant was once a…
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
A marvellous, messy microcosm of Beijing at its most boisterous, this old-school canteen slings giant platters of traditional grub, which tastes more…
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
A relative newcomer to the Peking duck scene, this local chain boasts some of the best birds in town, and this branch in particular is a beauty, with a…
Beijing
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…
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
Perhaps it's due to Yunnan's exotic culinary allusions to Southeast Asia, but this crossover cuisine has long been held dear by foreign foodies in China…
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)…
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…
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…
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
Order the namesake dish (一哥牛肉面; yī gē niúròu miàn; ¥38) at this mom-and-pop eatery and you'll get a whacking great bowl of chewy noodles floating in a…