Běijīng Restaurants

  1. Café Sambal

    Sparse, eccentric decoration means you could be sitting on anything from a bright orange couch, a high table or a squat stool. Malaysian curries are the standouts here especially the chicken varieties. English menu available.

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  2. Purple Haze

    Congenial Thai restaurant that serves up dependable food in a purple-coloured environment. The small café-like area at the front, which has a selection of dog-eared paperbacks, is a mellow place for a coffee during the day.

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  3. Serve the People

    It has been around a while, but Serve the People is still Běijīng's best Thai restaurant. You'll find all the classics here, red chicken curry, tom yum goong , as well as superb fish cakes with plum and chilli sauce. It's the warm atmosphere and central location that attracts the crowds though.

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