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that’smags www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 200585 Cutesy decor at La Cascina. See What's New: Restaurants, p91; photo by Judy Zhou For venue details, see directories, p96 Send events to [email protected] by Oct 13

ining CULINARY SPECIALS Oct 22 Oct 4 Keikoku with Nagasaki Chefs Ikeda and Moriyama add Annual Caviar Supper a touch of Nagasaki. Indulge Grilled crayfish with pan-fried in a special robatayaki for RMB goose liver, fresh rainbow trout, 498+15% (includes soft , pomelo and caviar, raspberry , and Japanese ). 5.30- D , walnut , 9.30pm. Keikoku, Kunlun Hotel and free-flow Champagne. RMB (6590 3388) 880. 6.30pm. The Schoolhouse (6162 6506, info@theschoolhousea Oct 26 tmutianyu.com) “Warming Children in Winter Time” Oct 6-18 Charity Dinner Support orphaned children in Royal Thai northern by raising money Enjoy a traditional meal prepared that will go to heating costs for by Jamnong Nirungsan at Cafe orphanages during the winter Swiss. Lunch buffet: RMB 198+15%. months. Lucky draw, , and Dinner buffet: RMB 228+15%. drinks for a good cause. Dress 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. Swissôtel code: business casual. RMB 600 (6553 2288 ext 2127) (includes one free ). Kids Oct 6-25 dine for half-price. Tickets must The Best of Western Australia be booked in advance. 6-8pm A new menu debuting exquisite (presentation at 7pm). The Orchard veal from the legendary White (8403-4979) Rock Farms. Guest chef Tim Tay- All Month lor, head chef of the renowned Shang Palace Crabs Clairault Winery of Margaret River Executive Chef Chau Fong will be will visit from Oct 26-31. Aria (6505 dishing up hairy crab, a 2266 ext 36) , with crabs flown in from All Month: Hainan Chicken Oct 10-12 Yangcheng Lake, available at Shang “Meet Me at the Eiffel” Palace. Prices vary, call for more This chicken dish combines elements from Southeast Asian, Hainan and The outdoor French Food Festival info. Shangri-La Hotel (8882 6732) . See listing, this page. hosted by Sopexa at Hairy Crabs at the Buxingjie, complete with a replica Feast on the splendid hairy crab of the Eiffel Tower. There will be with a Cantonese and Huaiyang phenomenon in ’s dining scene is really ticking me off. food, fun and games, , choco- . Summer Palace (6505 2266 late and cheese. Free. 10am-6pm. ext 34) I don’t mean the increasing haughtiness of new dining (6588 8675) establishments, or the 600-percent mark-up on wine, or Art Of Chinese A Oct 11 Premium tieguayin tea showcased even the microscopic portions sold at mega-scopic prices – it’s the Xiaolumian: Walk on the Wild Side in the lobby with a tea demonstra- unnecessary service charge tagged onto our bills in a country where Slurp up a bowl of and tion by a tea master, all to the then hike the great outdoors. RMB sounds of a traditional Chinese tipping isn’t part of the culture. I’ll accept that times are changing and 41 (adults), RMB 21 (kids). 1.30pm. musical performance. Prices vary, The Schoolhouse (6162 6506, call for more info. Shangri-La Hotel that Beijing’s dining scene is entering the international limelight, but is info@theschoolhouseatmutianyu. (8882 6723) it really necessary to charge diners upwards of 20 percent for mediocre com) Daccapo’s Special Lunch Oct 12-25 Taste specially prepared Italian service? And how much of it actually goes to the staff? set lunches from Mon-Fri. Two I concede that the level of service has increased tremendously, Toyama Sake Dinner courses for RMB 98+15%, and Three varieties of sake matched three courses for RMB 120+15%. but mainly in high-end establishments where excellent service is, well, to three dishes such as steak with 11.30am-2.30pm. The Regent (8522 Chaliapin sake (1936) and spinach 1789) expected. Places where find stellar service without paying the with sesame sauce with Tateyama premium price are still as rare as a pink diamond. I’m not ignoring the Junmai Ginjo sake. Prices vary, call ’mary for more info. Shangri-La Hotel Replenish with unlimited dim sum fact that market forces have pushed owners to raise prices – I would (8882 6719) at Jewel. RMB 128+15%. 11.30am- 2.30pm. The Westin (6606 8866 just like to see it justified with quality service. But for this, I’ll have to Oct 13-27 ext 7820) wait – something I’ve become used to in Beijing restaurants. Specialties Green Lunch DINING But some things are perhaps worth the wait … Last month, Blu All your favorite Shanxi dishes such A healthy and organic lunching ex- as minced flour bun in lamb soup perience where diners can choose Lobster’s Executive Chef Brian McKenna packed up bags and headed and deep-fried spicy chicken on their favorite dishes from the offer at Café Cha. Prices vary, call buffet. Weekdays: RMB 198+15% over to Chaoyang District to set up his own establishment, which is for more info. Shangri-La Hotel (includes coffee or tea). Weekends: set to open later this year. The concept is a New York/London-style (8882 6715) RMB 158+15%. 11.30am-2.30pm. Oct 15-31 Greenfish, The Ritz-Carlton, Finan- brasserie set in a “stunning” 200sqm location, complete with a giant cial Street (6601 6666) Shanghai Flavor and lounge area. Actually, considering the innovative molecular Enjoy your favorite Shanghai food Hot and Spicy gastronomy McKenna is renowned for, we can’t wait. with a 360-degree view of Beijing Spice it up with favorites. from 21st Floor. Prices vary, call for Prices vary, call for more info. Dashanzi, Beijing’s Disneyland for the art-conscious, is sprouting more info. 6-10.30pm. The Great 11.30am-10.30pm. The Westin more and more quality dining establishments. There’s already Super Wall Sheraton (6590 5566 ext 2295) (6629 7820) Oct 17-31 Hainan Chicken Ganbei inside the Ullens Center and Ning’s Space (named after the This chicken dish combines owner Zhang Ning) across from the Nike Exhibition Center. Both Nagasaki Culinary Buffet elements from Southeast Asian, Nagasaki’s own Chef Ikeda and Hainan and Cantonese cuisines. offer contemporary food concepts inside a gallery. A boutique hotel, Chef Moriyama will create an as- RMB 85+15%. 5.30-10pm. See sortment of Japanese gastronomic the area’s first, is set to open in the next year. photo, above. Gloria Plaza Hotel masterpieces using ingredients (6515 8855 ext 2212) Legation Quarter from Nagasaki. RMB 398+15% Meanwhile, the venues at the are filling up (includes soft drinks, beer, wine Oriental Burger Set – Spanish restaurant and bar Agua (Spanish for water) has opened and sake). 6-10pm. Skyline Cafe, Juicy burgers with a glass of Kunlun Hotel (6590 3388) Guinness milkshake and chocolate up with executive Chef Jordi Valles, formerly of Mare Nostrum. sundae priced at RMB 194.90 (RMB Another new chef making waves is Venezuelan chef Ana Esteves Oct 19 0.10 for coffee or tea). 25 Degrees Pretty in Pink (6552 2880) at SALT. She may be new to Beijing, but she has an impressive culi- “Savoir Faire” dishes varying from Power Lunch at Cepe nary resume including stints in places like Miami and Peru. And lastly, to French , all with A delicious three-course set Italian pink bubbly. RMB 268+15% (free lunch. Reservations recommended. speaking of agua – sorry, water – head over to the new Vasco’s at the flow of rose wine, local beer and RMB 218. 11.30am-2.30pm. Cepe, Hilton Wangfujing and have their special water sommelier match soft drinks), RMB 358+15% (free The Ritz-Carlton, Financial Street flow of Moet and Chandon Rose (6629 6996) different types of H2O with your order … Jessica Wang Champagne). Sofitel (8599 6666 ext 6521)

that’smags 86Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comOctober 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon diversity of New Zealand’s cuisine Known as the “King of Salmon,” and fine wine. RMB 200. 7pm. The Tasmanian salmon is definitely Wine Republic (5869 7050) worth a try. Prices vary, call for Oct 16 more info. 6-10.30pm. See photo, below. The Great Wall Sheraton Chilean Wine Tasting (6590 5566 ext 2119) Top Cellar presents Chilean . Free. 7-8.30pm, Amigo (135 2143 4994) www.topcellar.com.cn BRUNCHES AND BUFFETS Bookworm Wine Tasting Every Sat & Sun Join The Wine Republic for a tast- All-Star Brunch ing of New Zealand wines coupled Wine, dine and listen to the DJ with canapes. RMB 150. 7pm. The spinning beats. Brunch includes Wine Republic (5869 7050) free-flow draft , house wines, Oct 15-22 , and sparkling wine. RMB 198. 1pm. All-Star (5905 6999) Basic Grape Varieties I and II Sort out your Sauvignon Blanc Every Sat from your Cabernet Sauvignons. Signature Brunch Full details on all the wines will be Signature dishes and hearty por- provided as well as tasting notes. tions with new chef Ana Esteves. RMB 500. 6.30pm (135 2214 7340, Two-courses: RMB 178. Three- [email protected]) courses: RMB 198. Noon-3pm. SALT www.longfengwines.com (6437 8457) www.saltrestaurant- All Month beijing.com Tea for Two Sun Enjoy a signature tea for two. RMB Sunday Brunch 288+15%. 3pm. The Ritz-Carlton, Chef Ana’s Sunday brunch Financial Street (6601 6666) creations coupled with free flow bubby and beer. Non-alcoholic COOKING CLASSES and children’s options are also available. Two courses: RMB 138 Every Wed & Sun (RMB 268 with free-flow drinks). Asian Kitchen Three courses: RMB 158, RMB 288 Join Chef Anas Seuw and make (with free-flow drinks). Noon. SALT everything from Southeast Asian (6437 8457) www.saltrestaurant- to spicy Indian . beijing.com Classes include detailed informa- All Month tion on selecting, preparing and cooking the right combination. Under the Sea RMB 220. 10am (Wed), 2-4pm (Sat). A buffet fantasia with all of your The (8915 3613) w w w. favorites from the sea. Lunch buf- the-hutong.com fet: RMB 228+15%. Dinner buffet: RMB 298+15%. Daily 11.30am- Oct 10, 24 10.30pm. The Westin (6629 7810) Hook ‘n’ Cook Prepare a three-course meal and drink free-flow wine and beer BEVERAGE EVENTS while you broaden your social Oct 9 network. RMB 250. 7-10pm. The Café Europa Wine Dinner Hutong (8915 3613) w w w.the - Join The Wine Republic and Café hutong.com Europa for a dinner celebrating the DINING

Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon Known as the “King of Salmon,” Tasmanian salmon is definitely worth a try at The French Bistro. See listing, this page.

that’smags www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 200587 WHAT’S NEW: RESTAURANTS Mosto Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. 3/F Nali Patio, 81 Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6030) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园3层 Mosto had barely thrown open its doors before it generated struck me. I ordered the mixed green salad with Gorgonzola a buzz big enough to power all of Beijing. Headed by Chef cheese to start. It was dressed in a piquant green apple and herb Daniel Urdaneta, formerly of SALT, Mosto takes its name vinaigrette. My companion ordered the salmon ceviche with from the Spanish word for unfermented grape juice. Those mango and baby arugula salad – perhaps a better choice in my familiar with Urdaneta won’t be surprised to hear that Mosto opinion – the pungent arugula accompanied the sweetness of serves quality food at sensible prices. On the second day the mango salmon ceviche perfectly. For the main we ordered of opening, the fl ow of food and service were as smoothly the tenderloin steak – a measure of any chef ’s skills. We executed as the Beijing Olympics. weren’t disappointed. Medium rare and juicy, just the way it Guests will doubtless appreciate the funky wine list with should be, the steak was accompanied by roasted sweet pota- its emphasis on New World wines. Likewise, the smart menu toes and sautéed zucchini, all drizzled with a smoky chimichurri is infl uenced by South American fl avors, a specialty of the sauce. Then, out came the expertly pan-seared sea bass with Venezuelan chef who personally comes to greet each table. herbed small potatoes, tomato ceviche and vanilla sauce. The For lunch, two-course set menus go for RMB 70 and three- subtle buttery vanilla sauce with speckles of vanilla seeds got course sets are RMB 85. Dinner is a la carte ranging from my attention. The meal ended on a high note with a chocolate RMB 60-200. souffl é with a molten center, raspberry coulis The venue’s interior can best be described as smart and and vanilla ice cream (RMB 60). I couldn’t get enough. contemporary; it also features an open kitchen and bar. Large The food at Mosto is well thought out and reliable, follow- doors lead to alfresco seating on the balcony overlooking the ing a philosophy that food is for nourishment and sustenance, Nali courtyards, and the light jazz playing in the background not an expression of wealth and taste. Mosto deserves to do further extends the relaxing ambiance. Mosto is elegant yet well. Jessica Wang 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 Mosto: a must go DINING PHOTOS : JUDY ZHOU

that’smags 88Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comOctober 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com Grange Daily 6am-11pm. The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District (5922 WHAT’S NEW: RESTAURANTS 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 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 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 & Grill Daily 24 hours. Bldg 5, 1/F, Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan , 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 , and the rest of the eats go from tortilla dip (RMB 40) to sirloin steak (RMB 238). Options include burgers (RMB 65), (RMB 50) and (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 was nicely seared and perfectly done, but the fettuccine had the taint of burned . So stick to the sports bar faves, don’t expect to hear Kraft- DINING 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 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 over snap peas (RMB 98). Freshly prepared egg (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 PHOTOS COURTESY OF WESTIN CHAOYANG, ALL-STAR SPORTS BAR & GRILL, CROWNE PLAZA SUN PALACE SPORTS BAR & GRILL, ALL-STAR WESTIN CHAOYANG, COURTESY OF PHOTOS

that’smags 89 A palace to impress www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005 Domus WHAT’S NEW: RESTAURANTS Daily 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 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, 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

Sureño Daily 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 with a satisfyingly garlicky aioli (RMB 58) and crispy fried whitebait (RMB 48) were beautifully made. The 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

DINING Mediterranean hospitality with excellent food and wine Sadler Ristorante Daily noon-2pm, 6.30-10.30pm. Legation Quarter, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, . (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 PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU AND COURTESY OF DOMUS 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

that’smags 90Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comOctober 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com La Cascina Daily 11am-11pm. Shop 101, Bldg 4, China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District WHAT’S NEW: RESTAURANTS (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 , appetizers, soups, , 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. stuffed into carved-out eggplant are flavored with a sauce (RMB 48), fish roe with vermicelli and minced pork (RMB 48) are a refined take on the Sichuan favorite known as “,” and stir-fried (RMB 18) give the accompanying crunchy celery a briny twist. This place is large enough to seat a good-sized party (many set menus DINING 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 Burger Daily 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

PHOTOS: SIMON LIM AND JUDY ZHOU AND JUDY SIMON LIM PHOTOS: Yes, let’s! that’smags www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 200591 THE GRAPE PRESS

IN VINO VERITAS Beijing Vineyard Visits by Edward Ragg and Fongyee Walker

s autumn graces Beijing, local grapes are freshly harvested Sino-French’s Bordeaux-style blends, resists fungal diseases and and fermentation tanks bubble away in the city’s outskirts suits the variable Chinese climate. Expect funky reds, whites and Aand surrounding countryside. Autumn is also one of the a sweet late harvest white made from southwest France’s Petit more convenient times to visit local wineries – winemakers can Manseng grape. Visits for around RMB 150 can be arranged by concentrate on what’s in their vats rather than worry about the contacting 031 3684 9882 or e-mailing [email protected]. weather and they have a little more time to welcome visitors before To the southwest of Beijing lies Chateau Bolongbao, an organic preparing their vines for the arduous winter months ahead. winery and one of the more popular Beijing wineries to visit for Although most of China’s wineries are in (with wine and organic food products (with plans to open a guesthouse most vines planted in ), Beijing offers wine lovers too). State-of-the-art equipment shows considerable investment several options worth a visit. English-speaking tours are not and the French legacy is again apparent with Bordeaux-style widely available, but some can be arranged at most wineries, blends and distinct Bordeaux packaging. In fact, were it not for given enough notice. One of the nearest operations is Dragon the name “Bolongbao,” one wouldn’t initially know that this is a Seal (www.dragonseal.com), whose current winery is within city Chinese product. Tastings and visits can be arranged by calling limits, located in the heart of Haidian. Dragon Seal goes back to English-speaker Tony Chen (139 1072 2833). 1910 and the innovations of a wine-loving French friar. With the If you want to venture further, Bodega Langes (, south- involvement of French drinks giant Pernod Ricard, Dragon Seal west of ) and Huaxia Great Wall (Hebei, Changli received much needed technical know-how. County) both welcome visitors. Bodega Langes Although no longer a joint venture, French Beijing offers wine (www.bodega-langes.com) is a rather plush op- wine-maker Jérôme Sabaté continues to make eration, boasting a hotel, spa and wine school, wines from exclusively Chinese grapes sourced lovers several options a multi-million dollar project funded by the from nearby Hebei. worth a visit Swarovskis of crystal-glass fame. A room at the Dragon Seal produces drinkable whites hotel costs RMB 600, although wine tastings and reds from international grape varieties, including Cabernet start from as little as RMB 10. Controlling some 188 hectares of Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, plus a good value sparkling vines, the winery is distinctly Chinese. One idiosyncrasy is that Chardonnay made by the traditional Champagne method (retail- only Chinese oak is used – produced from its own barrel-making

DINING ing approximately RMB 100-125). The year 2006 blessed Dragon facility. Red and rosé wines feature here as well as vinous spa Seal with strong reds. Now is the best time to go sample these products. Reservations can be made by contacting 6464 9856 or wines in this fascinating factory site before Dragon Seal moves [email protected]. Great Wall’s Huaxia Winery was under most of its wine-making facility closer to Hebei. Appointments refurbishment at the time of press, so visitors should call 033 5203 can be made through the Dragon Seal website. 2578 before scheduling a visit. Not far from where Dragon Seal sources its best grapes is Though there are no Chinese wines of stellar quality, Beijingers the experimental “Sino-French,” which is another joint venture are lucky to have such vinous sweet spots not far from the city. in Hebei’s Huailai County. The Sino-French Demonstration While Chinese wines are often thin and weedy, the passion and Vineyard was the brainchild of Premier Wen Jiabao following an investment is indisputably there, providing fun days out and a little inspirational visit to France in 1997. Here, winemaker Li Demei education. At the very least a winery tour is a good way to see some produces eclectic, drinkable wines alongside more recognized countryside and try a tipple or two on a weekend jaunt. grape varieties, drawing on French support for everything from oak barrels to fermentation vats. One gem is the winery’s devel- Edward Ragg and Fongyee Walker run Dragon Phoenix Fine Wine Con- opment of the Marselan grape, a cross of Cabernet Sauvignon sulting, Beijing’s first independent wine consultancy (www.longfengwines. and Grenache. This hearty grape, a strong component in the com) and are authors of the Dragon Phoenix Wine Blog.

that’smags 92Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comOctober 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com One to quaff SELECT SIPS AND DISHES 2004 De Martino “Legado 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 . (Available from Jebsen, www.jebsen- finewines.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, DINING which, although acidic, is sweet to the taste as well as complementing the salmon’s meaty and oily quali- ties. (Available from Jointek, www.jointekfinewines.com)

One to savor Caletero Dry Oloroso , 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 . Holding similar flavors to rice wine, this lighter-styled Oloroso comple- ments the dish’s savory character. (Available from MPC, www.wine- spain58.com) PHOTOS: SIMON LIM AND JUDY ZHOU AND COURTESY OF JEBSEN, JOINTEK, MPC, SHINYEH MPC, JOINTEK, AND COURTESY OF JEBSEN, ZHOU AND JUDY SIMON LIM PHOTOS: PHOTOS: SIMON LIM AND JUDY ZHOU, COURTESY OF THE INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL (FOOD); COURTESY OF CELLAR LE PINOT, JEBSEN FINE WINES, TORRES CHINA (WINE) TORRES WINES, JEBSEN FINE COURTESY OF CELLAR LE PINOT, (FOOD); HOTEL THE INTERCONTINENTAL COURTESY OF ZHOU, AND JUDY SIMON LIM PHOTOS:

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SUPERDon’t underestimate TUBERS the turnip text and photo by Xiyun Yang didn’t go to the market looking to buy a tuber. sautéed onions, garlic, carrots, turnips, potatoes, and beef. Chuck I went to the market looking for ways to extend the fleeting a bottle of Guinness in for good measure. really slowly for a I days of summer – maybe find something bright and flowery, really long time and change the name to something more appetiz- green and new – but I came home with a tuber. I’m not sure how ing before serving. this happened, but somewhere between the bamboo shoots and Since I don’t have a real oven here in Beijing, my mini-oven had to the dark red summer tomatoes, I saw work overtime. The end result wasn’t the these giant, almost monstrously white and golden crust I was quite looking for, but heavy roots. Their chubby bodies are best my 12-inch grill toaster gave an admirable Tubers are afterthoughts, side dishes, anthropomorphized as fat effort. The trick is not to overcrowd, to bridesmaid to the bride, like potatoes are roast in batches, and to be generous with

DINING babies … starchy, fat babies to meat, as Robin is to Batman. Their the olive oil. A quick blanch mutes the round and chubby bodies are best an- bitterness of the turnips and cuts down on thropomorphized as fat babies … starchy, fat babies. They are the time. You can’t go wrong serving it with roasted chicken, languid of bitter winters from the very furthest reaches of the maybe even some caramelized onions to even out the tones. Leave Northern Hemisphere. it in the fridge to toss it cold with a salad the next day. You might In Chinese, tubers are called bailuobo (白萝卜), or white carrot, not even need dressing. 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 means Roasted Turnips with Spiced Orange Glaze “from a foreign country”). The traditional Chinese way of cooking 1 small new root, or just normal ginger the turnip is either slowly stewing with meat into soup or stir- 1 cup orange juice with . Either way, the trick to a well-cooked tuber is dealing 1 cinnamon stick, optional with its bitter bite – slow cooking does the trick. The kind of “ slow 1 star anise cooking” that no one has time for except on rainy weekends when 1 large white turnip you can’t leave the house. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut half of a ginger root, and You could go the liangban or cold plate/salad route and take the peel. Crush it into a few smaller pieces. Set in a pan with orange juice bitterness head on. Slice it in an extra thin julienne that almost re- and spices (cinnamon and star anise). Boil until reduced to a syrup con- sembles slivers, then toss it with a mild rice vinegar and sugar, let it sistency. Discard ginger. Set aside. Meanwhile, clean and peel turnip. soak for a bit and add it to whatever greens and salad accoutrements Cut into large wedges. Blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes. Pat dry. you happen to be yearning for. But if you’re not in the rabbit-food Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in (toaster) oven for 25-35 mood, give in to default tuber mode: large chunks of meat plus minutes, depending on size. Toss while warm with orange juice. Serve at room temperature or cold. 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 Serves 3-4

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Chef GassanoLAMB-TASTIC Barhoumeh on the miracle of mutton by Jessica Wang he 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- Ting 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- DINING 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 . 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 1 lamb knuckle (about 5-7 1 tbsp coriander 1 tbsp sumac pounds) 1 tbsp dill 1 tbsp turmeric 1 medium onion (diced) 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tbsp white pepper 4 garlic cloves (chopped) 1 tbsp cardamom 1 tbsp black pepper Olive oil 1 tbsp cloves 1 tbsp salt

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 of choice and serve. Side dishes that pair well are mashed sweet potatoes, grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes. PHOTOS: JESSICA WANG AND JUDY ZHOU AND JUDY WANG JESSICA PHOTOS:

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AFRICAN 25 Degrees Sexy Hollywood setting with sizzling hot burgers and shakes for North African cuisine leans towards Middle a magical experience. Just know that the Eastern, while West African emphasizes starches, , spices and grilled meats. experience won’t come cheap. Daily 24 hrs. 7A Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. Casablanca Exposed brick walls and red (6552 3600) 25°, 朝阳区工体西路7A plushy sofas remind us anything but Casablanca, however this is one of the All-Star Sports Bar & Grill Boasting 65 cheapest places to grab a drink and a bite plasma screens and tons of sound equip- to eat in Houhai. Menu consists of mainly ment, sports fanatics have a place for fine North African fare with a Chinese twist. burgers, , pastas and steaks. Offers Daily 11am-1am. 14 Houhai Nanyan (cross include RMB 50 set lunches (2 courses and southwest over Yingding Qiao and turn a soft drink) from 11am-2pm Mon-Fri, right), Xicheng District. (6613 1929) 卡萨布 and RMB 198 (covers free flow alchohol) 兰卡, 西城区后海西海南沿14号 All-Star weekend brunch, 1-4pm Sat-Sun. DINING Daily 24 hours. Building 5, 1/F, Solana Moro Flavor tagines, , and tapas, Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuanlu, all made with market fresh, authentic Chaoyang District. (5905 6999) 朝阳区朝阳 ingredients. But with only 25 seats in 公园路6号Solana蓝色港湾国际商区 5-1 this blink-and-you-will-miss-it spot, res- ervations are a must. 8 Xinyuan Nanlu, The American Cafe No-nonsense Ameri- Chaoyang District. (8448 8250, 130 1112 can-style diner serves up hearty burgers, 8039) 朝阳区新源南路8号 pizza, sizeable salads and breakfast plates in a cozy environment next door to Evolu- Pili Pili Perhaps Beijing’s first African- tion Fitness at Blue Castle Apartments. themed restaurant and bar, Pili Pili has the Features ESPN on overhead screens. air of a grass hut about it and stocks some Beijing’s best-kept brunch secret. Free African related knick-knacks. Daily 11am- delivery. Daily 7am-10pm. 1/F (behind Evo- 10pm (after 10pm, bar remains open). lution Fitness), Blue Castle Apartments, 3 In Oriental Qicai World, near Nüren Jie, Xi Dawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 Chaoyang District. (8448 3372, 8448 4332) 7428/29) 博平咖啡, 朝阳区西大望路3号蓝 比利必利, 朝阳区莱泰花街星吧路 堡国际公寓1层 Ras Ethiopian Cuisine Sit at a mesob and American Steak & Eggs Affordable meals eat bread dipped in kitfo, ye’siga from classic American diner to we’t and ye’ while you enjoy live fancier dinner specials. Bottomless cups of dance and music performances and a coffee and North American style give it a coffee ceremony. Good service, authentic distinctly authentic feel. 1) 7am-9.30pm. food, and a great atmosphere make for Next to Mingduyuan Residential Com- a heady culinary experience. Daily 10am- plex, Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi 11pm. 14 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. District. (8046 7118); 2) Daily 6.30am- (8479 8388) 北京第一家埃赛俄比亚餐厅, 朝 midnight. Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai 阳区将台路14号 (directly north of the Friendship Store, one traffic light west of Silk Market), Turay’s Place Traditional African cuisine in Chaoyang District. (6592 8088/8788) www. a modest setting. Daily noon-midnight. 41 steakeggs.com.cn 喜来中北美西餐, 1) 顺 Xingfuercun (100 meters north of Shiyuan 义区后沙峪西白辛庄名都园旁边; 2) 朝阳区 Elementary school), Chaoyang District. 建国门外秀水南街(友谊商店北面, 秀水西边 朝阳区幸福二村41号(实验小学 (6416 0600) 第一个红绿灯) 往北100米,往左拐) The Astor Grill Succulent steaks and beautifully presented dishes in a newly AMERICAN renovated swish atmosphere. Check out This culinary tradition prizes portion size almost the rooftop terrace and seafood BBQ. as much as it does ketchup, particularly when Dinner daily, 5-10.30pm, lunch Mon-Fri it comes to , steaks and egg-based 11.30am-2.30pm. 3/F, St. Regis Hotel breakfasts. Creole/Cajun, America’s finest culi- nary strain, is well represented in Beijing. Apartments, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie,

that’smags www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 200599 Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2637) 艾 Shopping Mall, Haidian District. (6266 斯特扒房, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱 6105); 2) Daily 7.30am-11pm. 1-2/F, Bldg B, 乐部饭店公寓3层 Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 3055/3056); 3) Blue Frog Massive portions will give Daily 7.30am-11.30pm. 11A Xiushui Nan- Americans the hometown fuzzies – chow jie, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. down on their self-proclaimed “Best (6503 2893); 4) Daily 8am-10.30pm. 47-2 Burger in China” and see for yourself Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6528 whether bigger is indeed better. They also 2790) 祖母的厨房, 1) 海淀区五道口商业 feature friendly wait staff, a sizable drinks 中心5层; 2) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外 menu, outdoor patio, kid’s playroom, and SohoB座1-2层; 3) 朝阳区建国门外秀水南 Wi-Fi. 1) Daily 10am-late. S4-30, 3/F, Tower 街甲11号(友谊商店后面); 4) 东城区南池子 4, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, 大街47-2号 Chaoyang District. (6417 4030); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. Europlaza L312, 99 Yuxiang The Grill Steaks and seafood grilled on Lu, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District. (8046 an open flame with a Scandinavian twist. 6337) 蓝蛙, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北路19号4号楼 The stylish atmosphere is suitable for busi- 3层S4-30; 2) 顺义区天竺镇欲翔路99号北京 ness dinners and sealing the deal. Daily 欧陆时尚购物中心(欧陆广场)L312室 6-10.30pm. Radisson SAS Hotel Beijing, 6A Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District. Chef To Go An American & European (5922 3388) 北京皇家大饭店, 朝阳区北三 Deli that serve roast chicken, Australian 环东路甲6号 beef steaks & roasts, grilled & marinated vegetables, organic vegetables from farm Hard Rock Cafe Burgers, pastas, desserts, ripe tomatoes to hand picked basils. Daily cover bands and those ubiquitous T-shirts. 9am-10pm. B/F Market Place, 87 Jianguo Daily 11.30am-2am. 1/F, Landmark Towers, Lu (beside China Central Place), Chaoyang 8 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. District. (6591 8676, [email protected]) (6590 6688 ext 2571) 硬石餐厅, 朝阳区东 朝阳区建国路87号 (华贸中心旁边) 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 – 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 Chef Too Billing itself as a friendly neigh- Paradise), Shunyi District. (8046 4301) 单 borhood joint, Chef Too impresses with 太太贝谷面包房, 顺义区西白辛庄开发街5号 its smart interior and well-trained staff. (紧邻名都园) Voted “outstanding new restaurant” and “best steak” in our 2008 Readers Restau- One East on Third Modern American cui- rant Awards. Tue-Fri 11am-2pm, Sat-Sun sine with the largest selection of US wines 9.30am-3pm, Tue-Sat 5.30-10.30pm, closed in Beijing. Their good value-for-money Mondays and Sunday dinner. Chaoyang set lunch (RMB 120, two courses) consists Gongyuan Xilu (north of the original of delicate dishes that won’t send you to Goose and Duck), Chaoyang District. (6591 sleep when you get back to the office. 8676) 美西西餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳公园西路枣营 Daily noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 2/F, Hilton 南里小区东门南侧 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.

DINING 1/F, , 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

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 Peter’s Tex-Mex Grill The mighty Lone quality about the place that may make it Star state rises again! With a menu offer- a standby for locals just looking for a spot ing , fajitas and , this to spend the evening. Daily 9am-2am. 6 eatery pays tribute to Texas’ enduring Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6437 popularity. Daily 7.30am-11.30pm. 1) 88A 8331) 亿多瑞站, 朝阳区芳园西路6号 International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8532 2449); 2) Grandma’s Kitchen Sandwiches, gravy- Boutique 2, Hairun International Con- based dinners and high-powered desserts dominium, 2B Jiangtai Lu (southeast of from middle America. Stencilled walls Holiday Inn Lido Hotel), Chaoyang District. and grandma’s hospitality. Voted “Best (5135 8187, 8627 3734) 彼德西餐, 1) 朝阳 Brunch” in 2008 Reader Restaurant 区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部88A; 2) 朝 Awards. 1) 10am-11.30pm. 5/F Wudaokou

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Daily 10am-9pm. bar along with steaks, seafood, and Rm 108, Bldg 2, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo other grilled treats at this American Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 5826) 朝阳区 chain. 1) Daily 11am-11pm. FF16, Food 建国路93号万达广场2号楼108 Forum, B1/F, The Malls at Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District. (8518 6315); 2) Daily Bento & Berries Sporting a bright and 11am-10.30pm. B1/F, Grand Pacific Mall, trendy design (from the same firm behind 133 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. Centro), the combination bakery, cafe (6651 5283); 3) Daily 11am-10.30pm. and deli-takeout offers food and drink 2/F, Wangjing Mall, 33 Guangshun Bei- as diverse as its target customers. But the dajie, Chaoyang District. (6471 3876); real appeal remains in its daytime draws: 4) Daily 11am-10.30pm. Anzhen Hual- free delivery (if you’re located within 500 ian Department store, 2/F, Anzhen Xili, meters of the Kerry Centre), a selection of Chaoyang District. (6441 9996); 5) Daily English-language newsstand magazines 11am-10.30pm. 102 Beilishi Lu (west and newspapers, and, of course, wireless of Fuchengmen Hua Lian Department Internet. Mon-Fri 7am-11pm, Sat-Sun store), Xicheng District. (6835 0610); 6) 8am-7pm. 1/F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre Daily 11am-10.30pm. International Club, Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. 21 Jianguomenwai Daijie (next to the (6561 8833 ext 45) 缤味美食屋, 朝阳区光华 St Regis Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6532 路1号嘉里中心饭店1层 0475) 时时乐, 1) 东城区东方新天地1区地 Boucherie Michel French butchery serv- 铁层食通天大街FF16商铺; 2) 西城区君太百 ing up quality cuts of meat and freshly 货地下一层; 3) 朝阳区望京广顺北大街嘉茂 roasted chickens. Head upstairs to the 购物中心二层; 4) 朝阳区安贞西里华联商厦 new restaurants to try their steaks. 9am- 2层; 5) 西城区北礼士路102号阜成门华联商 9pm. Bldg 1, Jiezuo Dasha, Xingfucun 场西侧; 6) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号(国际 Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6417 0489, 俱乐部旁边) [email protected]) 米歇尔肉 Smallville Jumbo-sized comic book post- 店, 朝阳区幸福村中路杰座大厦1号楼 ers and a board game nook create a fun Comptoirs de France Offers a variety of atmosphere in which to enjoy traditional freshly baked rolls, baguettes, and loaves North American . The adjoin- of bread alongside tempting pastries ing library, the BookMark, makes it all and . Daily 7am-9pm. 1) L-111 the more cozy. Tue-Sun 8am-8pm. 3 Kaifa Europlaza 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Town, Jie, Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi Shunyi District. (8046 6309); 2) Rm 102, 1/F, District. (8046 5448) 顺义区后沙峪西白辛 Bldg 15, China Central Place, 89 Jianguo 庄开发街3号 Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5480); 3) 1/F, The Texan Bar and Grill Good ol’ Tex-Mex East Lake Club, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, food and steaks in a saloon-type setting Dongcheng District. (6461 1525) 法派, 1) in the Lido mini-mall. Daily 11.30am- 顺义区裕翔路99号天竺镇欧陆广场L111室; 2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F, Holiday Inn Lido, 2) 朝阳区建国路89号华贸中心15号楼102; Jichang Lu, Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. 3) 东城区东直门外大街35号东湖俱乐部1层 DINING (6437 6688 ext 1849) 德克萨斯扒房, 朝阳 German Food Center The name says it 区机场路将台路丽都大酒店1层 all. Think sausages and sauerkraut. Daily TGI Friday’s White collar hangout ex- 9.30am-7pm. 15 Zaoying Beili, Maizid- ports American-style burgers, salads, ian (800m east of Nongzhanguan Beilu), “Mexican” food and desserts. 1) Daily Chaoyang District. (6591 9370) 德国食品 11.30am-midnight. Bldg C, Beijing Inter- 店, 朝阳区麦子店枣营北里15号,长城饭店南 national Plaza, 19 Jianguomenwai Dajie, 侧农展馆北路往东走800米路北 Chaoyang District. (8526 3388); 2) Daily Gourmet Corner Stocks gourmet deli items 11.30am-midnight. 9-2 Jinchengfang Jie, including sandwiches, pasta and salads, as Xicheng District. (6622 0880); 3) Daily well as a wide array of and 11am-11.30pm. Beijing Friendship Hotel, 1 chocolates. Daily 8am-9pm. West Wing Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District. 1/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai (6849 8738) 星期五餐厅, 1) 朝阳区建国 Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 门外大街19号国际大厦C座; 2) 西城区金城 43) 美食店, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国贸 坊街9-2号; 3) 海淀区中关村南大街1号北 中心中国大饭店西楼1层 京友谊宾馆 Kempi Deli Some of the best bread, cakes Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q This carnivore-friendly and desserts in town. Next time you restaurant has packed all its authentic want a birthday cake, try their incredible high-plains kitsch flown in from the Black Forest chocolate cake. Discounts Lonestar State. Daily 9am-midnight. 14 after 9pm everyday. Daily 7am-11pm. 1/F Dongdaqiao Lu, on the corner of Guan- Kempinski Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6465 ghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6591 9161) 3388 ext 5741) 凯宾美食廊, 朝阳区凯宾斯 www.timsbarbq.com Tim’s 熏烤房, 朝阳 基饭店1层 区东大桥路14号贵友大厦正北200米 Lido Deli Come for sausages, smoked Tim’s Texas Roadhouse The sister venue salmon, pates, select wines and famous of Tim’s Texas BBQ replicates what the Harbin black caviar. 7am-9pm. Lido Hotel, name suggests: every corner is covered in Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 6688 Lone Star State memorabilia, and like any ext 1542) 丽都熟食店, 朝阳区机场路丽都 roadhouse, it comes with a pool table, 假日饭店 dartboards, and a stage for some good ol’ country singing. Daily 11am-late. 27 Xing- Paris Patisserie Wide selection of cakes ba Lu (Nüren Jie), Chaoyang District. (6461 and pastries. Daily 7am-11pm. 2 Haoyun 1141) 西部牛仔餐吧, 朝阳区星吧路27号 Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0258) 巴黎派蒂斯, 朝阳区枣营路29号好 Union Bar & Grill S6-31, 3/F, Tower 6, San- 运街A5 litun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 9117) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三 Schlotzsky’s Texas-based chain of sand- 里屯Village6号楼3层S6-31 wich shops specializing in unique spongy- textured, oven-baked bread. Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm. 1) 2/F

that’smags Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005101 Bldg 2, China World Shopping Center, Nandajie, Xicheng District. (6602 1126) 砂 Chaoyang District. (6505 0806); 2) 1/F, 102 锅居, 1) 海淀区双榆树东里40号; 2) 西城 Pacific Century Place, 2A Gongti Beilu, 区西四南大街60号 Chaoyang District. (6539 3922) 斯乐斯基, 1) 朝阳区国贸2座2层; 2) 朝阳区工体北路 The Roadhouse at Mutianyu Fantastic 甲2号盈科中心1层102号 Great Wall views and hearty Chinese country food including fresh rainbow Treats Treat yourself to an extensive trout. Weekends and holidays 11am-3pm, range of signature cakes, pastries, pies or by prior appointment. 12 Mutianyu Vil- and handmade chocolates, or try their lage, Huairou District. (6162 6506) www. specialty sandwiches, rolls and panni’s. roadhouseatmutianyu.com 大路馆儿, 怀 1) Daily 6.30am-8pm. 2/F The Westin 柔区慕田峪村12号 Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888); 2) Daily Wenyu Nailao Regulars of this Beijing 6am-9pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B dairy snack outlet include tough old Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 men who stride into the little store for ext 7812) 美食, 1)西城区金融大街乙9号北 their daily fix. The owners of Wen Yu are 京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层; 2) 朝阳区新源 descendents of cooks from the imperial 南路1 号 kitchens. 49 , Dongcheng District. (6405 7621) 文宇奶酪店, 东城区 南锣鼓巷49号 BEIJING Yuebin Restaurant Beijing’s first privately- The capital’s culinary history reflects the diver- owned restaurant post-1949 is also one of sity of its residents though most dishes feature its finest. Don’t miss the guota doufu he large portions and rich sauces. See also: Beijing Duck. ( tofu boxes) and ganshao huangyu (fried yellow croaker). Daily 11am-2pm, Beijing Courtel This beautiful courtyard 5-9pm. 43, 31 Cuihua Hutong (opposite hotel will take your breath away. 6407 the main gates of the National Museum 6799, Fax 6405 9575. Courtyard 8, And- of Art), Dongcheng District. (6524 5322) ingmen Xidajie, Dongcheng District. 悦宾饭馆, 东城区翠花胡同43，31号 ([email protected]) www.courtel.cn/en 北京 院子酒店, 东城区安定门西大街8号院 BEIJING DUCK Fu Jia Lou This perennially packed res- Authentic oven-roasted Beijing duck is sliced into taurant specializes in old Beijing faves: about 120 pieces and served with plum sauce, noodles, soups and cold dishes. Daily fresh spring onions and . 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 23 Dongsishitiao (200m west of Poly Plaza), Dongcheng Bian Yi Fang This “laozihao” (time- District. (8403 7831) 福家楼, 东城区东四十 honored brand) restaurant, whose first 条23号, 保利大厦西200米 branch is located in the historic Qian- men area, has been serving up some of Hong Bin Lou Daily 11am-2pm, 5-8.45pm. the capital’s finest duck (RMB 138) since 11 Zhanlan Guan Lu (at the intersection 1855, and boasts its own special slow of Baiwanzhuang), Xicheng District. (6899 roast technique for more mouth watering 2569) 鸿宾楼, 西城区展览馆11号（百万 results. 1) Daily 11am-9pm. 73 Tiantan 庄路口） Donglu, Chongwen District. (6702 0904); 2) Mon-Fri 10.30am-2pm, 4.30-9pm; Sat- Hot Bean Cooperative Run by a group of Sun 10.30am-9pm. 6 Beisanhuan Zhonglu, hip youngsters, the whimsical hand-paint- Chaoyang District. (8208 1019, 6201 6699 ed walls and a big old tree in the middle ext 3188); 3) Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F, Hade- of their courtyard make for a pleasant men Hotel, 2 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, place to chill, but it’s the chicken wings Chongwen District. (6712 0505, 6711 2244) that are the main draw. Daily 5pm till www..com 便宜坊, 1) 崇文区天 last customer leaves. Just inside Chaodou 坛东路73号; 2) 朝阳区北三环中路6号; 3) Hutong, corner of Jiaodaokou Nandajie, 崇文区崇文门外大街甲2号哈德门饭店1层 Dongcheng District. (8401 6165) 炒豆合作 社, 东城区交道口南大街炒豆胡同 Claire’s Roast Duck (formerly Mimi’s Roast Duck) Pretty good and pretty cheap: a Huguosi Xiaochidian Traditional Beijing whole duck costs RMB 68. Don’t miss the snacks served by this popular, hygienic, steamed beef rolls (RMB 25). Good serv- laozihao (historical brand). 1) Daily 6am- ice but drab decor. Convenient for Lido 8pm. 180 Dianmenwai Dajie, Xicheng denizens. 9.30am-Midnight. 5 Hairun Int’l District. (6404 2946); 2) Daily 5am-9pm. Apts, Shop 5, Chaoyang District. (5135 93 Huguosi Dajie, Xicheng District. (6618 8353) 咪咪香, 朝阳区海润国际公寓底商5号 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 Da Dong Roast Duck Da Dong’s reputa- tion was built on its original Tuanjiehu Jiumen Xiaochi Taste some of the best branch, but the newer Nanxincang spot of Beijing’s traditional snacks at this col- adds decorative class to the classic Da lection of laozihao snack stalls, most of Dong ducks (RMB 158-178), which have a which were originally located in Qianmen reputation for being among the very best but have been forced to relocate due

DINING in the city. Voted “Best Beijing Duck” and to most of the area being chai’d. Daily “Best Chinese Restaurant of the Year” 10.30am-1.30pm, 5.30-9pm. 1 Xiaoyou in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. Hutong, Xicheng District. (6402 5858) 九门 小吃, 西城区孝友胡同1号 Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 1-2/F, Nanxincang International Plaza, 22A Dongsishitiao, Kaorou Wan Specializes in Hui-style grilled Dongcheng District. (5169 0329); 2) Bldg beef, lauded by the likes of Puyu and 3, Tuanjiehu Beikou, Dongsanhuan Lu, Guo Moruo. Daily 10.30am-9.30pm. 1) 9 SE corner of Changhong Qiao, Chaoyang Wanquanhe Lu, Haidian District. (6257 District. (6582 2892/4003) 北京大董烤鸭店, 6888); 2) 58 Nanlishi Lu, Xicheng District., 1) 东城区东四十条甲22号南新仓国际大厦 Xicheng District. (6802 8180) 烤肉宛, 1) 1~2楼(立交桥西南角); 2) 朝阳区团结湖北 海淀区万泉庄路9号; 2) 西城区南礼士路 口3号楼, 东三环长虹桥东南角 58号 Duck de Chine Decked out with industrial Lao Beijing Zhajiangmian Charming wait chic concrete flooring and a high, wood- staff efficiently attend to diners as they beamed ceiling, this restaurant brings slurp on delicious saucy noodles enough Chinese and French duck-roasting tradi- to feed three people, all for only RMB tions together on the same menu. 11am- 9. Voted “Best Value” by our editors in 9pm. Courtyard 4,Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang the 2008 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am- District. (6501 1949) 全鸭季, 朝阳区工体 2pm, 5-9pm. 29 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, 北路4号院 Chongwen District. (6705 6705) 老北京炸酱 面, 崇文区崇文门外大街 King Roast Duck Very popular duck joint so don’t forget to make reservations. Try Noodle Bar This hip 12-seat bar is not your the duck livers and minced duck wrapped everyday mianguan’r. The ingredients are in iceberg lettuce. 1) Daily 10am-9.30pm. excellent, and the agile kung-fu chefs will 24 Jianguomenwai Dajie, west side of capture your attention with their noodle- Scitech Plaza, Chaoyang District. (6515 pulling skills. Daily noon-midnight. Court- 6908); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 1 yard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. Minzuyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6204 (6501 1949) 面吧, 朝阳区工体北路4号院 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 Shaguo Ju 300-year-old restaurant spe- cializes in shaguo casserole dishes. Daily Li Kang Don’t come for the kaoya “experi- 6.30am-10pm. 1) 40 Shuangyushu Dongli, ence.” Instead come for the good duck Haidian District. (8213 6710); 2) 60 Xisi and tasty homestyle food. Not one of the

that’smags 102Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comOctober 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 cheapest ducks in town, but certainly one both business lunches and private din- of the best. Daily 9am-9.30pm. Gongti ing. Daily 6.30am-11pm. 2/F, Park Plaza, Nanlu, across from the Gongti swimming 97 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. ((8522 pool, Chaoyang District. (6552 3818) 利康 1999 ext 3621/3623)) 丽坊, 东城区金宝街 烤鸭, 朝阳区工体南路游泳池对面 97号丽亭酒店2层 Liqun Roast Duck Restaurant Somewhat Cafe Cha A sumptuous buffet featuring off the beaten path, Li Qun serves quality sushi and sashimi, pastas, pizzas, Thai ducks (RMB 138) in a traditional Beijing laksas, tandoori specialities and incredible courtyard and is well worth the trek out a Their section. Daily lunch buffet to Qianmen. To spare yourself a lengthy 11.30am-2.30pm, dinner buffet 5.30- wait – for your duck as well as a table 9.30pm. Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan – reserve and order in advance if pos- Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 2715) sible. Editor’s choice for the “Best Duck” 咖啡Cha, 海淀区紫竹院路29号香格里拉饭店 in our 2008 Restaurant Awards. Daily 10am-10pm. 11 Beixiangfeng, Zhengyi Lu, Café O2 Grab a quick bite from the a la northeast of Qianmen, Dongcheng Dis- carte menu or stay for a elaborate buffet, trict. (6705 5578) 利群烤鸭店, 东城区前门 this place is complete with an extensive 东大街正义路南口北翔凤胡同11号 wine selection. Daily 6am-11pm. 8 Beichen Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8437 1188) 朝阳区 Made in China Don’t let the hotel environs 北辰西路8号院4号楼 throw you – this stylish joint on the first floor of the Grand Hyatt boasts a con- East 33 Oriental mystique and Western temporary take on Northeastern Chinese chic meet both in cuisine and design in cuisine (Dongbei cai), along with some the this restaurant which offers brick oven city’s finest roast duck (RMB 238/whole pizzas and crisp on the same duck, RMB 148/half). Winner of “Best menu. A lively open-plan kitchen anchors Beijing Duck” in our 2008 Restaurant the main dining room. Daily 6am-10pm. Awards. This open-kitchen restaurant is a Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 Dongchangan must-go. Daily 7-10am, 11.30am-2.30pm, Jie, Dongcheng District. (6526 3388 ext 东三十三, 东城区东长安街33号北京 5.30-10pm. 1/F Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 5171) 饭店莱佛士 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6510 9608) 长安一号, 东城区东长安街1号 Essence A casual chic all-day eatery offers 东方广场北京东方君悦大酒店1层 market-fresh daily menus and internation- Quan Ju De A name synonymous in Beijing al buffets with Asian & Western delights. with roast duck, Quan Ju De’s celebrated Daily 24 Hours. Lobby Level of Crowne birds (RMB 198 per duck) have passed Plaza Beijing, 48 Wangfujing Avenue, 西 through the mouths of visitors from Fidel Dongcheng District. (6513 3388 ext 3) 餐厅, 东城区王府井大街48号国际艺苑皇冠 Castro to Richard Nixon over the years. 假日酒店内 The original branch still serves duck by the tourist busload. The Haidian branch Golden Jaguar Dive into mountains upon has the best wine list. 1) Daily 10.30am- mountains of food at this buffet extrava- 9.30pm. 57 Di’anmen Xidajie, Xicheng ganza, which bills itself as an “interna- District. (6612 8557, 6617 1570); 2) Daily tional cuisine collection.” Lunch is RMB 11am-2pm, 4.30-9pm. 9 Shuaifuyuan 198, dinner RMB 238 (5-8pm) and RMB Hutong, Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng 198 (8-10.30pm). Kids under 120cm are District. (6525 3310); 3) Daily 11am-9pm. half-price, and those under 70cm eat free. Three traffic lights north of Beichen Shop- Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm, Sat-Sun ping Mall, Chaoyang District. (6480 1686); 11am-4pm. 1) 2/F, Wangfu Shiji Dasha, 4) Daily 10.30am-10pm. 2A Dongsanhuan Donganmen Dajie (opposite China Chil- Beilu, 1/F Jingxin Dasha, Chaoyang Dis- dren’s Art Theater), Dongcheng District. 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 DINING 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

BUFFETS Aroma 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 Bloo A smart, stylish restaurant great for

that’smags Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005103 (6559 8888 ext 200); 2) 4/F, North Bldg, 2.30pm, 5.30-11.00pm. 2/F, Westin Beijing The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang Dis- Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang trict. (6553 8888) 金钱豹, 1) 东城区东安 District. (5922 8888 ext 8102) 朝阳区新源南 门大街王府世纪大厦2层(儿童剧场对面); 2) 路1号朝阳威斯汀大酒店2层 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

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 & TEAHOUSES Two sides of the same coin: relaxation and warm beverages. 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 Alba Cafe This cafe offers strong cof- 11号洲际酒店 fee and freshly baked pastries, pasta, sandwiches, and toothsome desserts. Novotel Xinqiao Coffee Shop An amaz- Don’t miss the scones and the apple tarts. ing buffet of creative dishes served in Daily noon-2am. 79 Nanluogu Xiang, an airy space designed by Philippe Ol- Dongcheng District. (6407 3730) 日光咖啡, lendorff. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 东城区南锣鼓巷79号 2 Dongjiaominxiang (in the lobby of the Novotel Xinqiao Hotel), Dongcheng Dis- At Cafe Whimsically designed with two trict. (6513 3366 ext 2001) 咖啡厅, 东城区 “bombed out” holes in a brick wall and 东交民巷2号(北京新侨诺富特饭店) a tree trunk bench, At Cafe provides a peaceful retreat for late-night chatting Red Orange Interactive open kitchen buf- and lazy reading. Daily 11am-midnight. fet with fresh produce everyday. Daily 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Dashanzi art district, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 4/F Crowne Chaoyang District. (6438 7264) 爱特 咖啡, Plaza Sun Palace (inside Yunnan Dasha), 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山子艺术区 12 Qisheng Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6452 1608) 红橙, 朝阳区北京新云南皇冠 Bocata Lunch favorite for embassy staff. 假日酒店4层 The white rock terrace and well-made paninis (RMB 23-50) make this sandwich Senses A contemporary buffet and a la cafe a pleasant retreat when the climate carte restaurant offering a unique combi- is congenial. Daily 10am-midnight. 33 San-

DINING nation of Asian and international cuisine. litun Lu (3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang Also features buffet displays, an open District. (6417 5291) 朝阳区三里屯路33号 plan kitchen and live cooking stations. 3.3大厦对面 Daily 6am-midnight. 1/F, The Westin Bei- jing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 The Bridge Cafe Formerly a branch of 7810) 味, 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街 Sculpting in Time, The Bridge Cafe re- 威斯汀大酒店1层 mains a favorite haunt for Wudaokou area students, and it’s clear why: three Skyline Cafe At this impressive gourmet levels, plenty of comfy seating, and good buffet located at the Kunlun Hotel, the coffees, cakes and more at all hours, day premium food and service goes with or night. Daily 24 hours. Bldg 12, 1 Hua- premium prices so load up your wallets qing Jiayuan, Chengfu Lu, Wudaokou, before you load up your stomach. Daily Haidian District. (8286 7026) 桥咖啡, 海淀 lunch buffet 12-2pm, dinner buffet 6- 区成府路五道口华清嘉园12号楼1号 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 Café Flatwhite A haven from the hustle nourishment you’ll need to get your day and bustle, this cafe serves Western food started. Daily 6.30-10.30am, 11.30am- for brunch and lunch and offers decent

that’smags 104Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comOctober 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 coffee. 1) Daily 9am-10pm. 4 Dashanzi Art and natural lighting brighten up this District, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. pricey, minimalist cafe. Text 139 1189 (6432 2798); 2) Daily 9am-10.30pm. #365, 8357 to see your message floating on the 1/F, Silk Street Market, Chaoyang District. second-floor screen, and don’t miss the (5169 9156) 仙英咖啡, 1) 朝阳区酒仙桥路 thoughtful bookstore in the basement. 4号大山子艺术区; 2) 朝阳区秀水大厦一层 Daily 10am-11pm. Rm 1314, Bldg 19, 东侧商铺356号 Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 5369, 5820 6125) www. Cafe St. Laurent Gourmet brunch made by onewaystreet.cn 单向街无何有咖啡, 朝阳 Chef Billy Kawaja in a relaxed setting. Sat, 区建国路93号万达广场19号楼1314 Sun 10.30am-3.30pm. 6 Xingfuyicun (same venue as Alfa Bar and Lounge), Chaoyang Panino Teca This casual-chic cafe bakes its District. (6415 0161) 朝阳区幸福一村6号 own bread daily on the premises and then uses it to make an exhaustive variety of Cafe Zarah Decked with sofas, photog- sandwiches. Outdoor seating is available, raphy and vases of fresh flowers, this but even if you don’t get a chance to German cafe serves cakes, soups, salads, nab a spot, the light streaming through and sandwiches from the owner’s per- the floor-to-ceiling windows means that sonal recipe book. Perfect for some Ger- wherever you sit, you’ll be in the sun. man-style breakfast as well as lunch and Delivery is available. Daily 8am-10.30pm. dinner. Mon-Sun 10am-11pm, closed Tue. 1) 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. 42 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8454 1797); 2) Unit S2-11, Bldg 2, Sanlitun 东城区鼓 (8403 9807) www.cafezarah.com Lu (across from Aperitivo in the southern 楼东大街42号 section of the Village), Chaoyang District. Chez Ai 11am-11pm. 32 Qiangliang (6416 1416) 品味店, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北 Hutong, Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng Dis- 小街1号; 2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号院2号楼 trict. (6401 7697) 钱粮胡同32号咖啡馆, 东 S2-11单元 城区东四北大街钱粮胡同32号 Sandglass Cafe Opposite to 88 Nanluogu A spin off of Tube Sta- Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6402 3529) 沙 tion sandwich shops, this place is newly 漏 咖啡, 东城区南锣鼓巷88号对面 renovated with an assorted selection of Schoolhouse Canteen The Schoolhouse sandwiches, pizzas, salads and soups. at Mutianyu Great Wall serves casual Daily 8am-10pm. 1/F, Bldg 1, Sun City, 18 Western food and affords great views Xinzhong Jie, Dongcheng District. (8447 of the Great Wall from its outdoor ter- 三明治俱乐部, 东城区新中街18号阳 3949) race. Adding to the dining experience is 光都市1号楼底商 Schoolhouse Glass, an art glass workshop. Coups With fluffy, fresh-sliced loaves, Thu-Tue 10am-6pm. 12 Mutianyu Village, ciabatta, and yummy cakes and pastries, Huairou District. (6162 6506/6287) www. this bakery has a selection to rival that schoolhousecanteen.com 小园, 怀柔区慕 of nearby Jenny Lou’s. Decent coffees 田峪村12号 and comfortable sofas on the Internet- Sculpting in Time Coffee, pasta dishes and enabled second floor (cable supplied) desserts amid shelves of books and crafts. make Coups a decent place to while away 1) Daily 8am-midnight. Stall 3A, Hairun an afternoon. Daily 6.30am-midnight. 3 International Apartments, 2B Jiangtai Lu Jianshang, Hairun International Condo- (near the Lido Hotel), Chaoyang District. minium, 2A Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 8108); 2) Daily 9.30am-12.30am. 50 库帕斯, 朝阳区将台路甲2号海 (5135 8027) Xiangshan Maimai Jie, Haidian District. 润国际公寓公建商３号 (8259 8296); 3) Daily 9.30am-12.30am. Daskalides Bar What’s Bldg 12, 1 Huaqing Jiayuan, Chengfu Lu, better than dessert as the main course? Wudaokou, Haidian District. (8286 7026); Let your sweet tooth lead you to Daska- 4) Daily 9.30am-12.30am. 7 Weigongcun lides, which serves a wide selection of Lu, south gate of Beijing Institute of coffees, ice cream, Belgian beer, crepes, Technology, Haidian District. (6894 6825) freshly baked breads and (of course) pre- www.sitcafe.com 雕刻时光, 1) 朝阳区将 mium chocolates. Daily noon-9pm. Beijing 台路乙2号海润国际公寓3A; 2) 海淀区香山 International Friendship Garden Club 买卖街50号; 3) 海淀区成府路五道口华清嘉 House, Zuojiazhung Lu, Chaoyang District. 园12号楼1号; 4) 海淀区魏公村路7号北京 (6462 6646) 多蜜儿比利时巧克力餐厅, 朝阳 理工大学南门 区左家庄路北京国际友谊公园会所 Sequoia Bakery and Cafe Serves up deli- Exquisite Bakery A wide selection of style sandwiches and homemade desserts, cakes and pastries that includes wedding as well as good coffee. Also delivers. Daily DINING and themed cakes. 9am-7pm. Shop 7, 8am-8pm. 44 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang Riverville Square, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. District. (6501 5503) 美洲杉, 朝阳区光华 (6450 9838) 南炉, 顺义区天竺温榆广场07店 路44号 IF Juice Beijing’s own Jamba Juice serv- Sonne Daily 7am-9.45pm. 5A Hairun In- ing freshly squeezed juice and smoothies ternational Apartments, 2A Jiangtai Lu, every day with no added preservatives Chaoyang District. (5135 7329) 索蕾, 朝阳 or sugar. Prices are around RMB 12-20 区将台路甲2号海润国际公寓商业5A for 300ml bottles. Sandwiches and salads Space for Imagination Following in the available too. Daily 7.30am-10pm. Stall 14, tradition of Sculpting in Time, this cof- Bldg 11, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai feehouse and bar features an intimate 如 Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6533 6569) theater showing avant-garde films every 果, 朝阳区朝外大街6号新城国际11号楼 Thursday night at 6.30pm with spacious 14号商铺 wooden floors and a good collection of Lao She Teahouse Check out Lao She’s books. Wudaokou’s best-kept secret. Daily campy Chinese vaudeville show over bot- 10am-2am. 5 Xiwangzhuang Shuangqing tomless cups of tea and traditional snacks. Lu, Haidian District. (6279 1280) www. Daily 10am-10pm. Bldg 3, Qianmen Xida- hzcafe.com 盒子咖啡馆, 海淀区双清路西 jie, Xuanwu District. (6303 6830) 老舍茶 王庄5号 馆, 宣武区前门西大街3号楼 Sugar Bar Pastries and sugary delights Mima This courtyard cafe/bar seeks to from the in-house bakery, with a wide reconstruct Haidian’s old scholarly air, and range of coffees. Buy one get one free on infuses it with a hip design. Check out desserts during happy hour, 8-9pm daily. the bar made of 5,600 stacked-up books, Daily 11am-9pm. Courtyard 4, Gongti outdoor seating and the city’s most crea- Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6501 1949) 朝阳 tive bathroom, designed by guru Wang 区工体北路4号院 Hui. Daily 10am-midnight. East gate of Taste Located in a prime position on Yuanmingyuan (north of the parking lot), Nanluogu Xiang, this elegantly decorated 左右间, 海淀 Haidian District. (8268 8003) restaurant is a beautiful place to relax and 区圆明园东门内停车场北侧 sip tea but not too suitable for a gourmet Mucha It’s easy to lose track of time in this meal for the food and Chinglish is a big peaceful retreat whose hidden depths turn-off. Daily 10.30am-2am. 106 Nan- boast a spacious study-friendly backroom luogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6401 and private chambers featuring mock 7029) 咤摸, 东城区南锣鼓巷106号 opium beds for debauched lounging. Teahouse of Fu Classical teahouse with Daily 11am-midnight. 6 Gongti Xilu, exquisite Ming/Qing furniture on the 木茶, 朝阳 Chaoyang District. (6552 2059) south bank of Houhai. 10.30am-midnight. 区工体西路6号 Bajiao Ting (inside Houhai park, Shiqiao Neverland Cafe White sofas, bold greens Dong), Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng

that’smags Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005105 District. (6616 0725/6343) 茶家傅, 西城区 Elements An open kitchen dining experi- 德胜门内大街石桥东后海公园内八角亭 ence featuring “pan-Asian” cuisines and other culinary styles from around the The Coffee Lobby Daily 8.30am-late. 10 world. Daily 24 hours. 2/F, Hilton Beijing, Ande Lu, Dongcheng District. (6451 1453) 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5865 东城区安德路 www.thecoffeelobby.com 5000 ext 5020) 元素阁, 朝阳区东方路1号希 10号 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- Tube Station Daily 8am-midnight. 100m 2pm, 5-10pm. 11 Fangjiayuan Hutong, east of Beijing Normal University North Chaoyangmennei Nanxiaojie, Dongcheng Gate, Haidian District. (6200 4439) 站点, District. (6512 7667) 贵公府, 东城区朝内南 海淀区北师大北门往东走100米 小街芳嘉园胡同11号 Village Cafe Designed by Kengo Kuma, Herbal Cafe This is one place that doesn’t this casual dining space offers a contem- drench their food in oil, msg and salt, porary take on international favorites serves herbal soups, dim sum, and stir-fries such as grilled shark burger on Turkish in a comfortable and modest atmosphere. bread, and couscous salad with roasted Daily 10am-10pm. 1) B02, 17 Wanda Plaza, pumpkin. Buffet breakfast and a la carte 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 lunch and dinner. Daily 6.30am-11pm. 1/F, 4679); 2) S6-33, 3/F The Village, 19 Sanli- The Opposite House, Bldg 1, The Village tun Lu, Chaoyang District. 泰和草本工坊, at Sanlitun, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang Dis- 1) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场10号楼B02; trict. (6410 5210) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里 2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号院3层s6-33 屯Village1号楼瑜舍1层 Horizon Good variety of Chinese dishes; Wagas Specializing in healthy offerings classy atmosphere. Dim sum available such as sandwiches, salads, wraps, and in the afternoon only. 11.30am-2.30pm, pastas, Wagas offers fresh, appetizing 5.30-10pm. 1/F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre fare that’s sure to appeal to a wide audi- Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. ence. Daily 10am-10pm. 3/F, Joy City, 131 (6561 8833 ext 41) 海天阁, 朝阳区光华路 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (5971 1号嘉里中心饭店1层 6200) 沃歌斯, 西城区西单北大街131号大悦 城3楼20-21号 Huang Du Typical Cantonese fare with a pleasant view of the hotel courtyard. Dai- Yuemingyuan Teahouse Traditional ly 11.30am-2pm, 4-10pm. 1/F Radisson SAS teahouse providing a quiet reprieve for Hotel, 6A Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang frayed urban nerves. Wide selection of District. (5922 3388 ext 3423) 皇都, 朝阳区 snacks and available. Daily 9am- 北三环东路甲6号北京皇家大饭店1层 midnight. 24 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6507 4661) 月明园, 朝阳区东大 桥路24号

CANTONESE Includes and 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 DINING 108号（摩托罗拉中心东南角） Cypress Court 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 1/F Holiday Inn , 1 Huang Ting Fancy-pants Ding’an Dongli, Fengtai District. (6762 (including dim sum) amidst Ming and 6688) 天然居, 丰台区定安东里1号中成天坛 antiques for those using 假日酒店1层 the corporate credit card. Daily 11.30am- 2.30pm, 6-10pm. B2/F, The Peninsula Dragon Palace Hong Kong Chef So Moon Beijing, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing Jie, Kam makes all the classic dishes with a Dongcheng District. (8516 2888 ext 6707) contemporary twist. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 凰庭, 东城区王府井大街金鱼胡同8号王府半 5.30-10pm. 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang 岛酒店地下2层 District. (6465 3388) 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店 亮马桥路50号 Huang Yue A modern Cantonese restau- rant featuring fresh seafood and regional The Deluxe Restaurant A contemporary- delicacies. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm- looking place with an excellent set meal 10pm. Mezzanine Floor of Crowne for two available only at lunch (RMB 98). Plaza Beijing, 48 Wangfujing Avenue, Daily 10.30am-3pm, 5.30-11pm. 3/F, Com- Dongcheng District. (6513 3388 ext 6) 皇悦 fort Inn, 6 Gongti Beilu (west of Pacific 中餐厅, 东城区王府井大街48号北京国际艺 Century Plaza), Chaoyang District. (8523 苑皇冠假日酒店内 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 Jewel Well presented authentic Canton- ese cuisine and signature dishes from Dynasty Jade Garden Home-style Canton- around China. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, ese cuisine, specializing in light and fresh 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B flavors and dishes starting at RMB 35. Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 11.30am-11.30pm. 9A Fuchengmenwai ext 7820) 金城阁, 西城区金融大街乙9号北 Dajie, Xicheng District. (5858 5588) 皇朝玉 京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层 园, 西城区阜成门外大街甲9号国宾酒店2层 Jia Serving top-quality Cantonese fare, East Ocean Seafood Restaurant Authentic the chef hails from a five star hotel in southern import serves up a sumptuous Singapore. Daily noon-2.30pm, 5.30pm- dim sum feast. Daily 11am-11pm. 39 Maiz- 10.30pm. Inside Face bar, 26 Dongcaoy- idian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6508 3482) 东 uan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. 海海鲜酒家, 朝阳区麦子店街39号 (6551 6788) 嘉, 朝阳区工体南路东草原路26

that’smags 106Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comOctober 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 Jin Ding Xuan Cantonese chain that spe- Plaza Hotel, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, cializes in fresh and steaming baskets of Chaoyang District. (6515 8855 ext 2155) dim sum. Daily 24hrs. 1) 16 Pufang Lu, 船餐厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街2号北京凯莱 across from Carrefour, Fengtai District. 酒店1层 (6761 7161); 2) 1/F, Entrance B03, north corner of Jinyuan Shopping Mall, 1 Schiller’s Richang Part of the Schiller’s Yuanda Lu, Haidian District.; 3) 15 Anhu- chain, these stores appear to offer the ixili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District.; 4) 15 same cheap but tasty Cantonese fare and Tuanjiehu Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8596 hotpot offered at the original Richang 8881); 5) 77 Hepingli Xijie, Dongcheng near Qianhai. 1) Daily 24 hours. West District. (6429 6888); 6) Zaoying Nanli, gate of (next to Annie’s), Nongzhanguan Beilu, Chaoyang District. Chaoyang District. (6593 1078); 2) Daily 金鼎轩酒楼, 1) 丰台区方庄蒲芳路16号 (家 10am-1am. 4, Yiqu, Jing’anli, Chaoyang 乐福对面); 2) 海淀区远大路1号金源时代购 District. (6461 9143) 日昌席勒茶餐厅, 1) 物中心北侧1层B03入口; 3) 朝阳区亚运村安 朝阳区朝阳公园西门; 2) 朝阳区静安里 慧西里15号; 4) 朝阳区团结湖南路15号; 5) 1区4号 东城区和平里西街77号; 6) 朝阳区农展馆 Shang Palace Authentic Cantonese cuisine 北路枣营南里 in an opulent setting. Enjoy the view La Paleta Sister venue of Bellagio. The of the oriental garden while dining on menu is light and bears a Cantonese influ- braised abalone and tiger shark’s fin soup. ence, with a large selection of noodles Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. Shangri- and dim sum and Hong Kong-style iced La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian Dis- 香宫, 海淀区紫竹院路 teas and coffee. Daily 10am-12am. Bldg 4, trict. (6841 2211) 29号香格里拉饭店 Anhuili Erqu (by the Asian Games Village), Chaoyang District. (6481 0887) 彩色盘港式 Sun Palace Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30- 茶餐厅, 朝阳区安慧里2区4号楼 10pm. 4/F Crowne Plaza Sun Palace (inside Lei Garden Daily 11.30am-3pm, 5.30- Yunnan Dasha), 12 Qisheng Zhonglu, 太阳宫, 朝 10.30pm. 3/F, Jinbao Tower, 89 Jinbao Jie, Chaoyang District. (6452 1608) 阳区北京新云南皇冠假日酒店4层 Dongcheng District. (8522 1212) 利苑, 东 城区金宝街89号金宝大厦3楼 Tang Palace Seafood Boat Those in the Le Parisien With an owner from Hong know name this as one of the best dim Kong and a kitchen serving up all things sum places in town. Daily 7.30am-10.30pm Cantonese, Le Parisien’s French connec- (dim sum until 5pm). 3/F Novotel Xinqiao tion is a mystery to ponder over dinner. Hotel, Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng 唐宫海鲜坊, 东城区东 It’s bright and informally smart, with District. (6512 9603) 交民巷新侨饭店3楼 attentive service worthy of a Michelin star. While the food doesn’t reach those Upper Room Cozy cafe setting serving up heights, it’s nevertheless delicious, with Hong Kong-style classics. Daily 11am-mid- undoubted highlights such as the clay pot night. 6A Guanghuali, Chaoyang District. rice dishes. Prices average RMB 30-50 per (6506 8324) 楼尚甜品小吃, 朝阳区光华里 dish. Daily 11am-4am. Courtyard 4, Gongti 甲6 号 Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 4488) 富豪 饭堂, 朝阳区工体北路4号院 Yao Chi Modern in design, traditional in taste, this Cantonese restaurant’s great Lijing Xuan Dine in the aroma of the rare service and attention to details will have yet beautiful red sandalwood (a wood you back. Watch the chefs at work in once used only for the emperors). Private the open kitchen as you chow down dining rooms also available that seats delicate dim sums. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm, 12-24 people. Balcony seating overlooks 5.30-10pm. 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, lobby lounge gardens. The best place for Chaoyang District. (8587 6888) 瑶池中餐 artistically made Cantonese cuisine. Crafty 厅, 朝阳区东三环中路7号 dim sums set lunches only RMB 98 per per- son. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. Yu Classic decor, impeccable service and 3/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Street, delicious food makes for the right busi- Dongcheng District. (8522 1789) 丽晶轩, ness deal environment. Reliable and excel- 东城区金宝街99号北京丽晶酒店3层 lent Cantonese and Sichuan food. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. 83A Jianguo Lu, Noble Court Fine Cantonese cuisine fea- Chaoyang District. (5908 8888) 玉, 朝阳区 turing dim sum as well as seafood dishes. 建国路甲83号 Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm; Sat-Sun brunch 10.30am-2.30pm. B1/F, ZEN Revamped Si Chou Lu reinvents the

Grand Hyatt Beijing Hotel, Oriental Plaza, dynasty look with golden opulent tones DINING 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. and traditional Cantonese cuisine by Chef (8518 1234 ext 3822) beijing.grand.hyatt. Mark Ko from Hong Kong. 11.30am-2pm, com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restau- 5.30-10.30pm. Intercontinental Hotel, 11 rants/index.jsp 悦庭, 东城区东长安街1号东 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (5852 方广场北京东方君悦大酒店地下1层 5888) 西城区金融街11号洲际酒店 Original Kitchen Authentic Chinese cui- Zen5es A mix of authentic Cantonese sine, including dishes made from secret flavors plus original gourmet food presen- Cantonese recipes. Daily 11am-10pm. tation styles, supplemented by signature Level 1, Tower E3, Oriental Plaza, East dishes from China’s other major regional Chang’an Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8515 cuisines - Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan, 0191/2) 家合私房菜, 东城区东长安街1号东 Hunan, and Zhejiang. Includes 11 private 方广场东3写字楼1层 dining rooms and individual show kitch- ens. Daily 11am - 2.30pm, 5.30 - 10.30pm. Regal Palace Chinese Restaurant Serving 4/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan the culinary delights of Cantonese cuisine Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext including a selection of live seafood, 8118) 朝阳区新源南路1号，朝阳威斯汀大 freshly made dim sum and other local 酒店4层 specialties. Daily 10am-10.30 pm. 1/F, Days Hotel & Suites, 27 Huaweili, Chaoyang Zhen Yi Restaurant A comfortable Canton District. (8778 9888 ext 262) 秦乐宫中餐厅, restaurant specializing in Silkie (a breed of 朝阳区华威里27号长安戴斯大饭店1层 chicken with black skin and bones) soups that helps to cure headaches and cramps. Ri Chang Cheap but tasty Cantonese fare Daily 10.30am-2pm, 5-10.30pm. 2/F, Blue and hotpot. Try their claypot dishes. 1) Castle Club House, South Building of Blue Daily 9am-2am. 72 Dongdan Beidajie, Castle, 3 Xidawanglu, Chaoyang District. Waijiaobu Kounei, Dongcheng District. (6582 0016) 真一靓汤, 朝阳区西大望路3号 (6525 1783); 2) Daily 10-2am. 8 Huayuan 蓝堡国际公寓南区蓝堡会所 Donglu, Haidian District. (8203 8155); 3) Daily 24 hours. 14 Di’anmen Xidajie (op- posite Qianhai), Xicheng District. (6405 CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICAN 8205) 日昌, 1) 东城区东单北大街72号外交 From burritos to bbq, from mole to ceviche. 部口内; 2) 海淀区花园东路8号; 3) 西城区 Includes Brazilian and Mexican cuisines. 地安门西大街14号 A-Che Serves up Spanish cuisine with a Sampan Restaurant Specialties like shark’s Latin twist. The drinks list is rife with rum. fin soup and roast pigeon, complemented Also look out for the set lunch special by traditional favorites and very good dim which change on a regular basis. They also sum. Editor’s choice for the “Best Can- host performances from a Cuban trio on tonese” in our 2008 Restaurant Awards. weekends. Daily11-10.30pm. 28 Dongzhi- Mon-Fri 10.30am-3pm, 5.30-10pm, Sat-Sun menwai Dajie (opposite the Australian 9.30am-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F Gloria Embassy), Chaoyang District. (6417 2201)

that’smags Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005107 www.a-che.com.cn 切 加勒比海餐厅, 朝阳 suitable for after-match parties and of- 海西沿22号 Chaoyang District. (5867 0209) 乐道, 朝 区东直门外大街28号 fice blowouts and strong to 阳区朝阳公园西路1-34号（朝阳公园西门 boot. Daily 11am-3pm, 5-11pm. C1-11, 北边） Block 1, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6126/8) 朝 Whampoa Club Situated in one of the 阳区朝阳公园西路6号蓝色港湾国际商区1号 last siheyuan left in the Financial Street 楼C1-11 district, this beautiful restaurant is a sanc- tuary from the somber hotels and blocky Los Meches Mexican food in the heart of granite offices. Culinary mastermind Shunyi. Boasts a great lakeside location, Jereme Leung transforms classic Beijing as well as commendable homemade salsa comfort food into something worthy of and margaritas. Daily 10.30am-midnight. the sophisticated surroundings. High liv- Unit 3, Bldg 7, Lakeview Place, Dragon ing comes at a price – expect to pay RMB Bay Villa, Shunyi District. (8042 2270) 顺义 700 per person. Daily 11.30am-10pm. 区后沙峪镇沙浴环路7号楼3单元 23A Jinrong Dajie, Xicheng District. (8808 8828) 黄浦会, 西城区金融大街甲23号 The Mexican Kitchen Serves generous portions of flavorful Tex-Mex faves such Yellowstone Restaurant & Bar Located as burritos, fajitas, tacos and Mexican in the park in front of the hotel, diners fried ice cream. There’s a small kids’ cor- can relax inside or outside on the terrace ner and kids’ menu. Home delivery also Mosto Opened by Chef Daniel Urdaneta, overlooking the park while enjoying Alameda Voted “Best Place for Business available. Mon-Thu and Sun 11am-9pm, formerly at SALT, Mosto is the Spanish modern and innovative cuisine, all to the Lunch” in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Fri-Sat 11am-10.30pm. 705 Pinnacle Plaza, word for must, unfermented grape juice. sounds of live music. Daily 9-1am. Crown Awards. Contemporary cuisine with a Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, It is the next generation of Alameda Plaza Park View Wuzhou, Bldg 28, 8 Brazilian twist. Market-fresh prix fixe Shunyi District. (8046 4558/59) 墨西哥厨 – sensible food at a reasonable price. The Beichen Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6481 menus served in an airy, spacious setting. 房, 顺义区天竺开发区荣祥广场705号 hacienda façade leads to a smart contem- 7000) 朝阳区北辰东路8号 Catering available. Mon-Sun noon-3pm, porary interior with an open kitchen and Mexican Wave One of the first Mexican 6-10.30pm. Sanlitun Houjie (beside the bar. It has a funky wine list at reasonable restaurants in Beijing, found in ‘92. The Nali Mall), Chaoyang District. (6417 8084) prices, well though out dishes with South DONGBEI 朝阳区三里屯后街 Tex-Mex and Cal-Mex food is good for American influences and a friendly staff. Thick sauces and stewed dishes in large portions when you’re really craving a taste of Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. 3/F, Nali to combat bitter winters. Brazilian Churrascos A carnivore’s delight: home. Daily 11am-midnight. Dongdaqiao Huayuan, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang charcoal-grilled chicken, beef or lamb Lu, 200m north of Guiyou Dasha (oppo- Da Dongbei Their Dongbei-style home- District. (5208 6030) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号 cooking is popular with locals. Dongbei piled high on metal . Buffet table site the Silk Market), Chaoyang District. 那里花园3层 with unlimited salads and soups to com- (6506 3961) www.mexiwave.com 墨西哥风 da lapi, cold glass noodles served with a plement the meat feast. Daily 11.30am- 味餐厅, 朝阳区东大桥路贵友大厦（秀水街 Paper This sleek, urban minimalist res- range of vegetables and shredded pork 2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. Crowne Plaza Park 正对面）往北200米路东 taurant serves contemporary Chinese in a peanut sauce, gets special mention. View Wuzhou, 8 Beisihuan Zhonglu, cuisine, with seafood taking center stage. 352 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. Obelisco A cavernous palace for the Chaoyang District. (8498 2288 ext 6178) The portions are small but thoughtfully (6404 1375) 大东北, 东城区鼓楼东大街 巴西烤肉, 朝阳区北四环中路8号 carnivorous, this sophisticated Argentin- prepared. First floor is a martini bar. 352号 ian eatery boasts standout steaks and a Noon-2.30pm, 6.30pm-midnight. 138 Gu- Cabo Cafe Good fajitas alongside special- wine list heavy with new world bottles. Da Qinghua Decked out in fancy Manchu- lou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8401 style décor, with a diverse selection of af- ties like bird’s nest soup. Daily 10am-mid- The building opposite the restaurant 5080) 东城区鼓楼东大街138号 night. 24 Jianguomenwai Dajie (inside houses the Obelisco Bar. Mon-Thu 11am- fordable Dongbei dishes, this is where the the Village courtyard), 2.30pm, 5.30-10pm; Fri-Sun 11am-10pm. 1 Qi Enjoy a culinary journey through China homesick Dongbei-ers come for their jiao- Chaoyang District. (6515 6826) 酷堡, 朝阳 Laiguangying Donglu (near Lane Bridge, that highlights seven regional cuisines zi fix. Also worth sampling are the donkey 区建国门外大街24号华侨村内 look for the giant obelisk), Chaoyang including Sichuan, Cantonese and Beijing ribs and the Dongbei version of : District. (8470 1666) 阿根廷烤肉, 朝阳区来 fare with a modern twist. Daily 11.30am- hujia laojiu. Daily 11am- 11pm. 1) 1-2/F, 8 Casa Mexicana A family-oriented estab- 广营东路一号(机场高速4号出口京顺路右边) 2.30pm and 5.30-10.30pm. 2/F, The Ritz- Baizhifang Xijie, Xuanwu District. (8353 lishment (complete with a playroom with Carlton, Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang 9038/7); 2) 1 Pufang Lu, Fangzhuang, kiddie cartoons on TV) that serves up Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. Fangzhuang, Fengtai District. (6768 8275, average Mexican fare and margaritas. CONTEMPORARY CUISINE (6629 6999) 气, 西城区金城坊东街1号金融 6760 7243) 大清花, 1) 宣武区白纸坊西街 Daily 11am-9.30pm. Pinnacle Plaza, 100m 街丽思卡顿酒店2层 8号1-2楼; 2) 丰台区方庄蒲芳路1号 past Jenny Lou’s, Shunyi District. (8046 Amethyst Fusion with a heavy influence 5166) 墨西哥小屋, 顺义区荣祥广场珍妮超 from Southeast Asia. The purple setting is Dongbei Nongjia Yuan A good place for 市往前100米 very class with flat screens to watch while pazhulian, soy-braised pig’s face, and dining. Daily 11am-2pm, 5.30-11pm. 1/F, xuechang, blood sausages. A dish tradi- 1 China View Building, Gongti Donglu, tionally served during , Chaoyang District. (8587 1258) 朝阳区工体 the sausages are more tender than tofu. 8 东路中国红街1号2层 Huayuan Lu, Haidian District. (6237 8394) 东北农家院, 海淀区花园路8号 Blu Lobster Voted “Best Contemporary” by our editors in the 2008 Restaurant Dongbeiren The raucous atmosphere Awards, Chef Brian McKenna will take and warm service captures the swagger- your breath away with his watermelon ing spirit of Dongbei. Reserve a seat on gazpacho, oyster passion fruit sorbet and a kang, a traditional Chinese bed, and foie gras bon bons. From the ocean wave request a folk song performance from the crystal lighting to the professional service, wait staff. Daily 11am-10pm. A1 Xinzhong to the state of the art cooking tech- Jie, Dongzhimenwai, Dongcheng District. niques, this five-star restaurant is a must- (6415 2855) 东北人, 东城区东直门外新中 go place in Beijing even at its expensive 街甲1号 price. Tue-Sun 5.30pm-1am. Valley Wing East is Red Offers nightly song and dance

DINING 1/F, Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, SALT Voted “Best Contemporary” and routines straight out of the cultural revo- Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 6727 / “ Best Service” and “Best Western Res- 蓝韵, 海淀区紫竹院路29号北京香格 lution. Great decor and spicy fish options. 6728) taurant of the Year” in our 2008 Reader 里拉饭店新阁一层 Reserve in advance. Nightly floorshow El Fogoncito A popular chain restaurant Restaurant Awards, this innovative back home in Mexico, El Fogoncito ap- at 7pm. Arrive at 6.30pm or your table Green T. House Like Alice stepping restaurant in a fresh modern minimalist pears to have gotten lost in Beijing while will be given away. Daily 10am-9.30pm. into the Mad Hatter’s Chinoiserie tea setting have weekly two-course or three- on its way to Manhattan, with its cold 266 Dongwuhuan Baijialou (outside party. Voted “Best to Impress Visitors” course set meals. Mon-Sat noon-3pm, steel and wood interior. But what the Pingfang Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6574 in our 2007 Reader Restaurant Awards. 6pm-10.30pm, Sun Brunch noon-4pm. atmosphere lacks in traditional Mexican 8289/8290) 红色经典, 朝阳区东五环白家 Tea-infused fusion cuisine served in an 1/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite the Japa- flair, it makes up for in delicious dishes 楼266号 impressively fanciful atmosphere. Daily nese School, west of Rosedale Hotel), and a list guaranteeing no fake noon-2.30pm, 6pm-midnight. 6 Gongti Chaoyang District. (6437 8457) www. Tongda Ecosystem Park Housed in a alcohol. Daily 11am-midnight. D01-02, Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 8310, 6552 saltrestaurantbeijing.com 朝阳区将台西路 5,000sqm greenhouse, Tongda offers Bldg 19, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, 8311) 紫云轩, 朝阳区工体西路6号 珀丽酒店西边 typical dishes from in an environ- Chaoyang District. (5820 6551) www. ment atypical of the province: lush green fogoncito.com 福客多, 朝阳区建国路93号 Green T House Living This suburban es- Shi Restaurant Located at the city of foliage florishing in moist warm air. Daily 万达广场19号楼底商D01-02 tablishment is a meticulously designed town, Shi Restaurant displays historical 10am-10pm. 99 Laiguangying Lu (exit at fusion of architectural styles, colors and dishes in a unique presentation. Ideal Guantanamera.com Great place for Cuban Beigao from the Airport Expressway, go sculptures. The complex currently func- business lunch and/or intimate dinner. It drinks and nightly salsa performances, north on Jingshun Lu to the first stop- tions as a cultural center, teahouse and features a great selection of vintage Chi- but the food isn’t as exciting as the envi- light, turn left and proceed 1,000 meters), restaurant serving an organic, herbal- nese wine. Available for events booking ronment. Daily 10am-2am. East of Kuntai Chaoyang District. (6431 9099, 6431 9299) based menu. Reservations recommended. as well. Daily 11.30am-2pm. 33 Qihelou Royal Hotel, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, 同达生态园, 朝阳区来广营东路99号机场 Daily 11.30am-midnight. 318 Hegezhuang Street, Dongcheng District. (6523 8677) 东 高速路北皋出口上京顺路第一红绿灯向左 Chaoyang District. (5879 7510) 梅拉古巴特 城区骑河楼街33号 色餐吧, 朝阳区朝外大街昆泰嘉华酒店东侧 Village, Chaoyang District. (84564922 ext 转1000米 8, 136 0113 7132, 136 0113 7232) www. Tao Consistent contemporary food that’s 紫云轩, 朝阳区崔各庄 La Bamba This two-story restaurant and green-t-house.com reminiscent of five-star hotel quality. 乡合各庄村318号 DUMPLINGS bar offers RMB 5 drink specials, hearty Chefs used to work at the well-known food, a pool table, foosball table, darts, Steamed, fried or boiled flour skins stuffed with Ken De Rouge Edgy interior decor cou- Mare Nostrum. Weekly set lunch menus and tv screens. Daily 11-5am. Wudaokou, a wide assortment of meats and vegetables. Bei- pled with nouveau-Chinese food. This (RMB 78 for two-courses and RMB 98 East gate Huaqing Jiayuan, Haidian Dis- jingers tend to go heavy on the vinegar dipping romantic lakeside spot is a feast for the for three-courses) and bi-weekly set din- sauce. Also see Dongbei. trict. (8286 6755) 海淀区五道口华清嘉园东 ner menus (RMB 168 for two-courses, 门，五角星酒吧2、3层 eyes as well as the stomach. Daily 11am- 2.30pm, 5-11.30pm. 22 Houhai Xiyan, RMB 188 for three-courses). Mon-Fri Baoyuan Jiaozi Ever wished dumplings had exteriors to match their mysteriously Latin Grillhouse Pulsing with Brazilian Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District. 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm; Sat-Sun exciting fillings? Then head to Baoyuan music, this all-you-can-eat BBQ is a carni- (6402 8885) 红邸, 西城区德胜门内大街后 noon-10.30pm. 1-34 Chaoyang Gongyuan for a healthful rainbow of dumplings, vore’s paradise with festive environment Xilu (north of Chaoyang Park West Gate),

that’smags 108Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comOctober 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 their dough dyed with vegetable and meat and poultry. Daily 4pm-1am (bar), fruit such as spinach, carrot, blueberry 6-11pm (grill). 2/F, The Regent Beijing, and grape. An order of six dumplings is 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 generally under RMB 10 – and scrump- 1789) 酒吧和扒房, 东城区金宝街99号北京 tious. Daily 11am-10pm. North of 6 Maiz- 丽晶酒店2层 idian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6586 4967) 宝源饺子屋, 朝阳区麦子店街6号楼北侧 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 Din Tai Fung 1) Daily 11.30am-10pm. 6/F, highly recommended. Daily 10.30am- Shin Kong Place, China Central Place, 10.30pm. Rm 1113, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang Dis- 1536); 2) Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 5- trict. (5869 5663) www.cafeeuropa.cn 朝 10pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. 24 Xinyuanxili 阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho11号楼1113 Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6462 4502) 鼎泰丰, 1) 朝阳区建国路87号华贸中心新光 Crystal Offering Mediterranean special- 天地6层; 2) 朝阳区新源西里中街24号 ties and selection of Cantonese food. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 2/F Kun- Xiaolumian Located in a weathered lun Hotel, 2 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang stone farmhouse amidst the fresh air District. (6590 3388) 晶台餐厅, 朝阳区新源 of a walled orchard in the shadow of 南路2号昆仑饭店2层 Mutianyu Great Wall is this homey res- taurant. Ideal for private parties, choose The Den See Bars & Clubs Directory. Daily your hand-made noodles and then select 24 hours. 4 Gongti Donglu (next to City the soups, sauces, and vegetables to ac- Hotel’s main entrance), Chaoyang District. company them. Weekends and holidays (6592 6290) 敦煌, 朝阳区工体东路4号城市 10am-6pm or by appointment. 130 Ying- 宾馆正门旁边 beigou Cun, Huairou District. (6162 6506) www.xiaolumian.com 小庐面, 怀柔区营 Euro Diner This classy establishment, 北沟村130号 more bistro than diner, serves up a selec- tion of soups, salads, and mains from several western European nations. Daily EUROPEAN 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 5 Riverville See also French, German, Greek, Italian and Pizza Square, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6458 for more extensive listings. 8066/8166) www.eurodiner.cn 顺义区天竺 镇温榆广场5号商铺 66 North Norwegian Restaurant Craving reindeer meat, or fresh venison? This Fish Nation Expect hearty servings of Norwegian restaurant offers lodge-like chunky chips, Belgian beer and the larg- surroundings, eager service and gamey est piece of boneless fish you may ever dishes aplenty. Daily 11am-1am. 2/F, encounter in China. 1) Sun-Thu 11am- Tower 6, China View, Gongti Donglu, midnight, Fri-Sat 11am-2am. 31 Nanluogu Chaoyang District. (8687 1101/1111) 北纬 Xiang (near Jiaodaokou), Dongcheng 66, 朝阳区工体东路中国红阶大厦6号202室 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 DINING 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

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- Morel’s High-quality, locally-bred beef taurants in town with a stunning setting and great seafood are used in typical and a bar downstairs this restaurant Belgian dishes. Be sure to book ahead. was voted “Best Wine Selection” in our Voted “Best Steak” in our 2008 Reader 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily Restaurant Awards. 1) Tue-Sun 11am- 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm; bar 11am- 11.30pm. Gongti Beilu (opposite Work- midnight. 2/F China World Hotel, 1 ers’ Gymnasium North Gate, Northwest Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. corner of Chunxiu Lu), Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 38, 6505 3318) 阿郦雅, 朝 (6416 8802); 2) Tue-Sun 11.30am-1am, 阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F East Block, 27 Liangma- qiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 3939) 莫 The Bar & Grill The dining room’s rich 劳龙玺西餐, 1) 朝阳区工体北路春秀路西北 wood-paneled surfaces and plush up- 角工人体育馆北门对面; 2) 朝阳区亮马桥路 holstery create the ideal environment to 27号东座一层 enjoy a rich selection of grilled seafood,

that’smags Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005109 New Veranda This chic eatery serves a 环北路希尔顿饭店东侧P&O’s One Bar2层 建国路93号万达广场C座6层 simple menu of meat and potatoes, the fusion of western fare, from classic piz- très casual atmosphere and the attentive Roses Town Wood beams, rustic furniture Vineyard Cafe This hard-to-find hutong zas and pastas to extravagant seafood staff that really attracts Beijing’s French and a simple menu of western classics: cafe, which specializes in comfort food and meat mains. Daily 10am-10.30pm. community. They have a bilingual menu pizza, pasta, and steaks. Daily 9am-2am. and comfy couches, is both hip and 8 Laiguangying East Road (50m west of but don’t accept cards. Daily 9.30am-late 1 Sanlitun Lu (south bank of Liangmahe), sensible, and their hearty breakfasts are WAB international school), Chaoyang (closed Mondays). 58 Yonghegong Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6461 2689) www. excellent weekend brunch fare. Daily District. (8470 3821) 长廊西餐厅, 朝阳区来 Dongcheng District. (6402 7047) www. old-town-roses.com 老镇玫瑰, 朝阳区三里 11.30am-late. 31 Wudaoying Hutong 广营东路8号（京西国际学校往西50米） cafedelaposte.com.cn 东城区雍和宫大 屯路1号(亮马河南边) (just north of the temple), 街58号 Nuvem Colonial-style Portuguese restau- Dongcheng District. (6402 7961) www. Seasons With a juice bar, dining room rant set inside a traditional courtyard; vineyardcafe.cn 葡萄院儿, 东城区五道营 Cuisine Galley Classic and innovative and Chairman Mao-themed cigar lounge, the second and third floors look out onto 胡同31号 in an elegant setting. Daily Shunyi residents’ wide swath of tastes Houhai lake. Romantic setting, stellar 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 2/F Novotel are catered to here. Complimentary shut- W Dine & Wine Contemporary continental food and attentive service. The menu is Xinqiao Hotel, 2 Dongjiaominxiang, tle service available. Major credit cards cuisine. Plush purple curtains line the heavy on meats and cream. Daily 10am- Dongcheng District. (6513 3366 ext 2206) accepted. Mon-Thu 9.30am-9pm, Fri-Sun walls, highlighted by speak-easy mood 3pm, 6-10pm. 22 Qianhai Dongyan (next 凯涛西餐厅, 东城区东交民巷2号新侨诺富 9.30am-9.30pm. W-01, Sky Place, 38 Fu- lighting and nightclub-esque atmos- to Nuage), Xicheng District. (6401 0851) 特饭店2层 庆云楼, 西城区前海东沿22号 qian Yijie, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6450 phere. Voted “Best Place for a Business 8234) 时尚之味, 顺义区天竺镇府前1街38号 Lunch” by our editors in the 2008 Res- Fauchon Purveyor of all things fine, The Orchard A secret garden, tucked 天韵广场W-01店 taurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-10.30pm. French and edible since 1886, this gour- away in Shunyi. Difficult to find, but 22-1 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (next to Jing- met goods giant spans across three floors Sunflower Those who enjoy the over-the- worth the journey for continental cuisine kelong), Dongcheng District. (6416 9838) with a shop selling chocolates, confec- top romance of Lan’s interior will love served in a charming country setting. 万杰福咖啡厅, 东城区东直门外大街22-1 tionery sweets, gourmet food and a good the copycat decorating in Sunflower. Tue-Sun noon-2.30pm (lunch, extended selection of wines and champagnes on Decked out in plush armchairs and serv- to 3pm on Sun), 2.30-6pm (coffee), 6-9pm first floor, a cafe and bakery on second iced by efficient wait staff, it’s not a bad (dinner). From Jingshun Lu, exit at Sunhe FRENCH and a nice sit-down on third. Brunch and place for an intimate gathering. The Market (we recommend calling for direc- Serious culinary tradition that includes simple buffets available. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, kitchen makes a passable attempt at fine- tions), Shunyi District. (6433 6270) 果园, bistro fare, delectable pastries and haute cui- 5.30-10pm. B1/F & 2/F Shin Kong Place, 87 dining with elaborate presentations and 顺义区京顺路孙河市场出口(建议给餐馆打电 sine. See also: European. Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1266 quality ingredients. Daily 10am-12pm. 话问详细地址) Bleu Marine Light, well-balanced French ext 8228) www.fauchon.com 馥颂美食精 Bldg 11, Nanxincang, 22 Dongsishitiao, 品店, 朝阳区建国路87号星空天地B1-F2 Pass By Bar See Bars & Clubs directory. Dongcheng District. (6409 6438) 向日葵, meals. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 5 Guan- Daily 9am-2am. 108 Nanluogu Xiang, 东城区东四十条22号南新仓商业街11号库 ghua Xili, south of Mexican Wave, Firstar Inventive Western-style dishes 蓝玛利, 朝 Dongcheng District. (8403 8004) www. Chaoyang District. (6500 6704) that cater to local tastes with comfy Time Cafe Five-star food at three-star 阳区光华西里5号(墨西哥酒吧往南) gk01.com 过客, 东城区南锣鼓巷108号 beige couches, black tinted tables and a prices. The menu includes everything cool “bobo” environment. Daily 11am- from Singapore to fish Brasserie Flo Owned by the powerful Flo Pavillion This fabulously beautiful eat- 1am. 18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. and chips, but the three-course business Group, and now a Beijing institution. ery serves up European food as well as (6460 1981/3) 浮士德, 朝阳区霄云路18号 hamburgers. A fine selection of whiskeys set lunch with the option of coffee or Faultless French classics include the onion accompanies their high-end fare. Don’t dessert helps narrow the choices down. soup, steak au poivre, and . Gourmet Quaintly decorated restaurant miss their grassy lawn in springtime. Daily Daily 9.30am-9.30pm. 1038, 3/F, Bldg 10, Voted “Best French” in our 2008 Reader serving authentic southwestern French 10am-2am. Gongti Xilu (opposite west Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Restaurant Awards. Delivery available. cuisine. 11.30am-2pm, 6.30-10pm. A14 gate of Workers’ Stadium), Chaoyang Chaoyang District. (5869 3488) 食客满源咖 Daily noon-3.30pm, 6pm-midnight. Warehouse Complex, Nanxincang, Dong- District. (6507 2617) www.pavillionbei- 啡厅, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho10号 Rainbow Plaza (Longbo Guangchang), sishitiao, Dongcheng District. (6409 6832) jing.com 万龙腾飞, 朝阳区工体西路（工人 楼3层1038 16 Dongsanhuan Lu (not far from Great 库和美, 东城区东四十条南新仓古仓群 A14 体育场西门对面） Wall Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6595 VIC 24-hour buffet dining with food from 5135/9) 北京福楼餐厅, 朝阳区东三环北路 Helen Sun Bakery and Cake Shop Indulge P&O’s One Serving up traditional and around the world. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 16号隆博广场二层 your sweet tooth with Helen Sun’s French hearty European fare. Daily 7-10pm. 6.30pm-11.30pm. 6/F Sofitel Hotel, Tower pastries and seasonal baked goods such 2/F, P&O’s One Bar, Dongsanhuan Beilu C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang Cafe de la Poste Art posters from Mont- as Easter eggs. Other draws include Inter- (directly in front of the Korean Embassy), District. (8599 6666) VIC国际美食, 朝阳区 martre decorate the walls but it’s the Chaoyang District. (6466 8084) 朝阳区东三 DINING

that’smags 110Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comOctober 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 net access, a small play-corner and the 40 营路好运街29号 Le Cabernet Bistro-type setup with a Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (5905 percent discount on deli bread and cakes good set lunch and a range of delicious 6203/04); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. 2 La Maree Decked in maritime blues and after 6pm. Daily 7am-9pm. 806 Pinnacle desserts. 143 wines available and one of Xidajie, Chongwen Dis- seashells, this place evokes the breezy Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development the lowest-priced in town. Daily 9am- trict. (6512 1992) 马克西姆餐厅, 1) 朝阳 lifestyle of Southern France with fresh Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 1190) www. midnight. Novotel Peace Beijing, 3 Jinyu 区朝阳公园西路6号蓝色港湾国际商区C1- seafood dishes from the sea. French food helensun.com.cn 阳光海伦蛋糕店, 顺义区 Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. 20/21; 2) 崇文区崇文门西大街2号 and wine at its finest. Daily 11.30am-Mid- 天竺开发区日祥广场806号 (6512 8833 ext 7621) 卡本妮红酒吧, 东城 night. 16 Yonganli, West side of Jianwai 区王府井金鱼胡同3号诺富特和平宾馆 Parfum French Restaurant Offering top Jaan This fine dining restaurant presents Soho, Chaoyang District. (8521 9988) 朝阳 notch service in lush environs, Parfum’s a modern interpretation of classic French 区建外大街永安里16号CBD国际大厦 Le Petit Gourmand Warm and cozy dishes are small, savory, and perfectly cuisine that is light and innovative. The space with a menu featuring crepes suited towards a four-course meal. La Taverne Laid-back French bistro serv- decor consists of tall, picturesque French and couscous. Also boasts a library of Daily 11am-10.30pm. 3/F, Bldg 19, China ing traditional galette, crepes, and beef windows, elaborate crystal chandeliers over 9,000 books and wireless internet. Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang fondues. They also offer Monday to Fri- and a grand piano resting on the original Daily 9.30am-midnight. bar open until District. (6530 5799/5899) 活色添香, 朝阳 day lunch set menu (RMB 68 two-course, 1924 dance floor. Daily noon-2pm, 6.30- 2am. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, 区建国路89号华贸中心19号楼3层 RMB 98 three-course) and weekend 10pm. Raffles Beijing Hotel Main Lobby, Chaoyang District. (6417 6095, fax 6413 bunch (RMB 80, RMB 120). Daily 10am- 33 Dongchangan Jie, Dongcheng District. 0765) www.lepetitigourmand.com.cn 小 Pass By Restaurant A two-story hutong midnight. 7 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang (6526 3388 ext 4186) 家安, 东城区东长安 美食家, 朝阳区三里屯后街同里3层 courtyard just south of the original Pass 遥远西餐吧, 朝阳区 街33号北京饭店莱佛士一层 District. (6551 8967) By Bar, serves French-influenced cuisine. 工体西路7号 Le Petit Paris Pleasant bistro with good The two-toned red and black decor, Justine’s Serving up quality fare since food at reasonable prices, especially elegant furnishings, intimate lighting, 1982, this French restaurant’s tasteful, sandwiches. The plant-filled outdoor and professional service make it an low-key decor and reliable food make it patio is the place to sit in the warmer ideal place for a romantic rendezvous. a Guomao western food stalwart. Daily months. They’ve just reopened after Daily 11am-11pm. 114 Nanluogu Xiang, 6.30-9.30am, noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm. 1/F, refurbishing and now boast an expanded Dongcheng District. (6400 6868) 与食巨近 Jianguo Hotel, 5 Jianguomenwai Dajie, dining section. Daily 10.30am-midnight. 西餐厅, 东城区交道口南锣鼓巷114号 Chaoyang District. (6500 2233 ext 8039) 29 Sanlitun Lu (opposite the French 杰斯汀, 朝阳区建国门外大街5号建国饭 School), Chaoyang District. (6416 9381) 小 Pinot Brasserie Like a French boulevard 店1层 巴黎, 朝阳区三里屯路29号北酒吧街 café, this place serves a wide range of European brasserie staples. Daily La Gauche Upscale in quality and price, Le Pré Lenôtre Le Pré Lenotre exudes all 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. B1/F, JW Marriott this charming French restaurant has all the grandness of fine French dining and Hotel 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, the staples of a French feast: escargot, matches it with professional service and Chaoyang District. (5908 8550) 朝阳区建国 foie gras, flambés, and . Your delicious food. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 路83号JW万豪酒店1层 date will be most impressed here! Edi- 6.30-11.30pm. 6/F, Sofitel Hotel, Bldg C, tor’s choice for the “Best French” in our Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang Seasons Cafe/Creperie Traditional Breton 2008 Restaurant Award. Daily 11.30am- District. (8599 6666) 朝阳区建国路93号万 crepes of the sweet, savory and sublime 2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 4 Gonti Beilu (Next 达广场C座6层 variety. Pretty outdoor patio area perfect to Banana Leaf), Chaoyang District. (6593 for summer lounging. Mon-Sun 10am- 8989/9898) 左岸春天, 朝阳区工体北路4号 Le Bistrot Parisien Typical Parisian-style Maison Boulud à Pékin Famous New York 10pm. 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu (beside China Art brasserie serving classic dishes by a chef Daniel Boulud brings his take on Seasons), Dashanzi Art District, Chaoyang La Mansarde In a cozy, sophisticated attic French chef, Patrick Pontoizeau. The French food to Beijing. Excellent food District. (8456 4823) 北京季节咖啡店, 朝阳 on Haoyun Jie you’ll find the latest effort menu changes daily and is accompanied and service within the beautifully reno- 区酒仙桥路2号院内 of Beijing restaurateur Vincent Eve. The by a wine list of over 80 hand-selected vated Legation Quarter. Daily noon-2pm atmosphere is quiet, elegant and very French wines. Set menu for lunch (RMB 6-10pm. Legation Quarter, 23 Qianmen Sit Heavy French cuisine with a French. Devotees of the Vincent Cafe in 68) and dinner (RMB 148). Live music Dongdajie, Chongwen District. (6559 bar/cigar loft in an arty warehouse. Din- Dashanzi will not be disappointed, as every Friday evening. Daily 11am-11pm. 9200) 布鲁宫法餐厅, 崇文区前门东大街 ner only. Daily 7-10pm (although hardly La Mansarde provides the same Breton 1/F, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Beilu (south- 23号 ever open). 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Dashanzi art crepes and galettes. Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, west of 3.3 Shopping Mall), Chaoyang district, Chaoyang District. (6438 9919) 八十座空间, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. 29 District. (6417 8188) 巴黎乐事多, 朝阳区三 Maxim’s de Paris Classic French food in an 子艺术区 Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang Dis- 里屯北路路43号同里一层 opulent atmosphere. 1) Daily 11am-2pm, trict. (5867 0255) 法兰香西餐厅, 朝阳区枣 6-10pm. C1-20/21 Solana, 6 Chaoyang DINING

that’smags Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005111 FUSION 都花园南门 and sunny. Daily 11am-11pm. 101, Tower 4, Zhu Bang 2000 Center, Chaoyang Lu, Asian and European culinary traditions meet in 老坛住邦 what tends to be the most experimental and GERMAN Chaoyang District. (8586 9755) cutting edge of . 店, 朝阳区朝阳路住邦2000商务中心4号楼 Even with icons like , beer and sau- 1层101 Bei Reinvented Northern Asian flavors erkraut, it’s really not as heavy as you think: in a artsy chic atmosphere. B1/F, The Op- coffee, decadent desserts, strudels and sweets. Long Yuan Tang A quaint little place posite House, Bldg 1, The Village at San- See also: European. where you can enjoy a quick dip into Guangxi food culture. Daily 10am-11pm. litun, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. Der Landgraf Good German fare in a 6 Xiang’er Hutong, Dongsi Beidajie, (6417 6688) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯 brauhaus-type setting. Daily 11am-1am. Dongcheng District. (8404 9502) 元堂, 东 Village1号楼瑜舍地下1层 2A Pufang Lu, Fangzhuang, Fengtai Dis- 城区东四北大街香饵胡同6号 Buffalo Stone This China-chic bar serves trict. (6768 2664) 兰特伯爵, 丰台区方庄 up wine, mixed drinks and fusion cuisine. 蒲芳路甲2号 Miao Minority Restaurant This restau- rant caters to the dinner-and-show Daily 9.30am-2am. 6 Lotus Lane (north Die Kochmützen Appealing German type crowd with its nightly Miao minor- gate of Beihai), Xicheng District. (6617 restaurant with a charming, cozy at- ity show. Dishes include oven roasted 2146) 水牛石餐吧, 西城区北海北门荷花 mosphere serving classically Bavarian bullfrog and Guizhou-style dog meat 市场6号 food. Daily 11am-11pm. Rm 718, Bldg 7, hot pot. 1) Daily 10am-2pm, 4-9.30pm. Green Fish Boasts a “flexiterian” cuisine, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Cafe Lakeside This casual-luxe place, serv- 300m north of the west gate of Tsinghua fresh and tasty food, with a focus on Chaoyang District. (5869 3830) www. ing a mixture of European and Southeast University, Haidian District. (6256 9150); vegetable and seafood dishes. Daily kochmuetzen.com 德国厨师帽, 朝阳区东 Asian fare, is versatile enough for a fam- 2) Daily 11am-1.30pm, 4-9pm. 54 Fuxing- 6.30am -11pm. The Ritz-Carlton, Financial 三环中路39号建外Soho7座718 ily meal or a romantic night by the lake. men Dajie (across from Minzugong), Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Kids will love the open kitchen and play Xicheng District. (6607 9738) 盛祥, 1) 海 Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 6990) 四季汇, Paulaner Brauhaus A good choice for room while the parents will love the fact 淀区清华大学西门北侧300米路西; 2) 西城 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽思卡顿 authentic German food. Daily 11.30am- that they can eat their meal in peace and 区复兴门大街54号(民族宫对面) 酒店大堂 1am. 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Kempinski quiet while keeping an eye on their kids Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext Private Kitchen 44 An attractively through the surveillance screen. Great Little SaigonCute colonial-style French-Vi- 5732) 普拉那啤酒坊餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路 converted courtyard residence serving wine selection as well. Daily 11.30am- etnamese bistro with a beautiful rooftop 50号凯宾斯基饭店 Guizhou signatures like suantang yu. 10.30pm. 15 Luoma Dajie, Luogezhuang, in the midst of Gulou . Weekday Daily 11am-11pm. 44 Xiguan Hutong, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8048 3466) 湖 set lunch for RMB 59/69 from 11.30am- Schiller’s German specialties at afford- Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District. (6400 畔之家, 顺义区后沙峪罗各庄罗马大街15号 1.30pm. Daily 11.30-midnight. 141 Jiu- able prices and a dedicated happy hour 1280) www.xiguanhutong44.coku.com 私 gulou Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6401 crowd. Daily 7.30am-1am. 1 Liangmahe Cafe Oriental Taipan Specializes in Ma- 家厨房, 东城区细管胡同44号 8465) 西贡在巴黎, 东城区旧鼓楼大街141号 Nanlu (south of Capital Mansions), canese cuisine, a truly East-West culinary Chaoyang District. (6464 9016) 大明西餐 Three Guizhou Men Artsy-fartsy dining es- fusion of Portuguese spice blends with My Humble House A fusion of Chinese 厅, 朝阳区亮马河南路1号京城大厦南 tablishment with very tasty Guizhou-style Cantonese flavors and cooking methods. cuisines served in an impressively chic favorites. Be sure to try the suantangyu Features family-style round tables and setting. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30- Schindler’s Anlegestelle (Schindler’s (sour ), xiangban bohe (fragrant cafe style booths. Sun-Sat 11am-2pm. 1/F, 10.30pm. 1) 2/F, Clubhouse, Bldg 19, Docking Station) Located in the old Riv- peppermint salad). 1) Daily 10am-2pm, Sunjoy Mansion, 6 Lu, Chaoyang China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, erside Cafe building in the north Sanlitun 5-10pm. Bldg 7, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dong- District. (6585 3478) 东方大班, 朝阳区日坛 Chaoyang District. (6530 7770); 2) W307 area. Much of the new Schindler’s will sanhuan, Chaoyang District. (5869 0598); 路6号新族大厦1层 Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, be familiar to regulars at the original 2) Daily 10am-10pm. 58 Beisihuan Xilu Dongcheng District. (8518 8811) 寒室, 1) – including two-for-one draft beer during Corner Market & Kitchen A restaurant happy hour (5.30pm-7.30pm). But the (Southeast corner of Haidian Book City), and a fresh produce market rolled into 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 Docking Station has a larger, lighter feel, Haidian District. (8260 7678); 3) 24 hrs. one. Come here to pick up your grocer- with towering ceilings and a wide-open Inside the West Gate of Workers’ Stadium ies, or stay to try their fusion of Asian The Noble Restaurant/Bar Imported sliced dining room. Daily 11am-late. 10 Sanlitun (above Coco Banana), Chaoyang District. cuisines. The cushy couches and an elabo- goose liver and thick beef consomme. Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (6463 1108) (6551 8517); 4) Daily 10am-2pm, 5- rate kid’s play corner make it family- RMB 150 set meals by reservation only. 申德勒码头餐厅, 朝阳区三里屯北小街10号 10pm. 6 Guanghua Xili, Jianguomenwai, friendly. 10.30am-9.30pm. Laiguangying Daily 11am-midnight. Bajiao Ting (inside Chaoyang District. (6502 1733); 5) Daily Donglu (next to WAB), Chaoyang District. Houhai park), Shiqiao Dong, Desheng- Schindler’s Tankstelle Hearty sausages 9.30am-10.30pm. Bldg 3, 2 Qu, Fengya (8470 3530) www.corner2go.com 角落餐 mennei Dajie, Xicheng District. (6616 and frosty steins of beer blend with a Yuan, Huilongguan, Changping District. 厅, 朝阳区京顺路广营东路,路口西南角 0725/6343) 芾淋, 西城区德胜门内大街石桥 nice view of Ritan Park’s greenery. Edi- (8171 5880) 三个贵州人, 1) 朝阳区东三环 tor’s Pick for the “Best Beer Selection” in 中路39建外Soho7号楼; 2) 海淀区北四环西 The CourtYard Voted “Best for a Date” 东后海公园内八角亭 our 2006 Reader Bar and Club Awards. 路58号(海淀图书城东南角); 3) 朝阳区工 in our 2007 Reader Restaurant Awards. Piazza Cafe If only we had an “every- Daily 11am-late. 1) 1 Houshayu Zhen, 体西门内; 4) 朝阳区建国门外光华西里6号; Dine on carefully prepared fusion food thing” category ... satisfies all cravings Shayu Lu, Shunyi District. (8042 2291); 2) 5) 昌平区回龙观风雅园二区3号楼 in a modern and romantic interior. Views with a menu of pizza, western foods, 15A Guanghua Lu (200m east of Ritan of the and surrounding Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese. Cozy Park South Gate), Chaoyang District. Xiao Cute red and white establishment hutongs create a unique atmosphere. cushions and jazz tunes enhance a laid (8562 6439) 申德勒加油站, 1) 顺义区沙峪 situated on four levels offers attentive Daily 6-9.30pm. 95 Donghuamen Dajie back atmosphere. Daily 11am-9.30pm. 路后沙峪镇1号; 2) 朝阳区光华路甲15号(日 Guizhou fare and cheery service. Must try (north of Donghuamen parking lot at South gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi 坛南门往东200米) their sour soup fish and deep-fried po- the Forbidden City), Dongcheng District. District. (8046 7788/2020) 翰风餐厅, 顺义 tato pancakes. Daily 10am-midnight. 130 (6526 8883) 四合院, 东城区东华门大街 区民族园南门 South German Bakery, Cafe Konstanz Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. 95号(故宫东华门停车场北面) and Bodenseestube Provides a variety of (6401 8004) 东城区鼓楼东大街130号 Rain Club Despite the decor the food is German and European rye, wheat and Crystal Jade Reaching from Singapore to hearty and healthy with an open pantry white breads along with tasty homemade Xi Mihunzhen Cun Serene two-story, Seoul, the Crystal Jade group offers high displaying organic vegetables that the cakes and sweets. Upstairs you’ll find Guizhou-style dining room is adorned quality Cantonese food, good service, kitchen is willing to custom-cook for you. Cafe Konstanz and the new south Ger- with comfortable chairs and couches; and opulent atmosphere. Voted “Best Daily 10am-2am. Nanxincang, Dongsishi- man restaurant Bodenseestube, which warmly lit hardwood flooring and an un- Cantonese” in our 2008 Reader Restau- tiao, Dongcheng District. (6409 6922) 尚 offers great breakfasts, business lunches characteristically large amount of space rant Award. 1) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 润奢品, 东城区东四十条南新仓 and hearty German dinners. Sandwiches between tables. Daily 10am-11pm. 26 DINING 5-10pm. L404A, 4/F, Block A, The Place, 9 and quality coffee also available. Res- Tianze Lu, Jiangtai Xiang, Anjialou (Res- Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 SUBU This upscale bar and restaurant taurant, Daily 9am-10pm. Bakery, Daily taurant Row near Nuren Jie), Chaoyang 1228); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 6/F, Shin designed by Johannes Torpe has an ex- 7am-10pm. 27 Haoyun Jie (Lucky Street), District. (8454 5539) 西谜魂阵村, 朝阳区安 Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang tensive menu featuring everything from 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 家楼将台乡天泽路26号 District. (6533 1150/70); 3) Daily 11am- Cantonese dim sum to sushi. Lunch set 0201, [email protected]) 朝 4.30pm, 5-10pm. Store BB82, Oriental menu for RMB 128. All prices subject to 阳区枣营路29号好运街27号 Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng 10% service charge. Daily 11am-10pm. HAKKA District. (8515 0238) 翡翠皇宫酒家, 1) 朝 4/F, Seasons Place Shopping Center, 2 Wirtshaus am See A meat-eaters paradise Originally hailing from central China, Hakka 阳区光华路甲9号世贸天阶A楼4层; 2) 朝阳 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 that offers up high-quality beefsteak communities are now spread throughout Fujian, 区建国路87号新光天地6层; 3) 东城区东长 0261/ 0211) 粟品, 西城区金城坊街2金融街 grilled on a lava-stone grill, hearty sau- Guangdong, Jiangxi and Taiwan. Hakka food 安街1号东方广场地铁层BB82店铺 购物中心4层西侧 sages and beefed up burgers. A big beer features dishes that emphasize the natural taste garden overlooks the lake. 11am-10pm. of fresh ingredients. Fusion A true unification of “East meets Super Ganbei Next to Ullens Center for 8 Xingba Lu (Super Bar Street), Nuren Jie, West”, the first floor Hong Kong hotpot Contemporary Art. Dashanzi Art District, Lao Han Zi (Han Cang) Cool Qianhai res- Chaoyang District. (6467 7445) 爱思湖畔西 taurant specializes in foil-wrapped fish and French teppanyaki rooms upstairs. 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5128 餐厅, 朝阳区天泽路（女人街）星吧路8号 Fine dining atmosphere and satisfy 5488) 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号大山子艺术区 and salty on a stick. Great place tastes without breaking the bank. Daily for dates. 1) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10.30pm. Whale Belly Dark Restaurant Dine in 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 1-2/F, GUIZHOU & GUANGXI 1/F Jiezuo Dasha, 57 Xingfucun Zhonglu, pitch-black darkness. Although it’s really Tower D, Bldg 8, Tsinghua Science Park, 1 Chaoyang District. (6417 7720); 2) Daily more entertaining than culinary explora- Characterized by dishes that are light on onion Zhongguancun Donglu, Haidian District. 10.30am-10.30pm. Opposite North Gate tion. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. Stall and ginger, and flavors that are and slightly (8215 1999) 水木锦堂, 海淀区中关村东路 spicy. Includes Miao minority style cooking of , Xicheng District. (6404 1037, Bldg 10, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsan- 1号清华科技园8号楼科技大厦D座1-2层 featuring pineapple rice. 2259); 3) Daily 10am-10pm. 8A An- huan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 deli Beijie, Shiyan Lou, Liupukang Erqu, Great Garden This Korean-run restaurant 4235, 5900 0343/ 0434) 巨鲸肚黑暗餐厅, Da Gui Decked out in minimalist decor, Xicheng District. (6237 5376) 老汉字, 1) offers modern Pacific-Rim cuisine and 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho10号楼1037 this Guizhou joint specializes in dry pots, 朝阳区幸福村中路57号杰座大厦1层; 2) 西 boasts the classiest decor to be found in sour soup fish, cured meats and glutinous 城区北海公园北门对面; 3) 西城区安德里北 Wish Trendy, glamorous and cozy all at Wudaokou. The sixth-story terrace is also rice dishes. A must try is their stir-fried 街甲8号六铺炕二区实验楼 once. The food matches the great ambi- the only one around. Daily 10am-2am. 6/ yuan xiao. Daily 11am-11pm. Xiny- ance; hip dining at its finest. Garden F, U-Center Mall (east side of Wudaokou uanxili Dongjie (opposite Yuyang Hotel), Wuyishan Nongjiacai Daily 11am-9pm. seating now open, different live bands light rail station), Chengfu Lu, Haidian Chaoyang District. (8448 4600) 大贵, 朝阳 Maliandao Hutong (enter from Mali- on Fri and Sat nights. Free Wifi. Daily District. (6266 6181) 海淀区成府路五道口五 区新源西里东街（渔阳饭店对面） andao Lu and walk about 300m), Xu- 11.30am-midnight. 6 Fangyuanxilu, Lido 道口购物中心6层 anwu District. (131 2669 6251) 武夷山农家 Garden (700m east of Xiaoyun Qiao on Lao Tan Guizhou Cuisine Lao Tan serves 菜, 宣武区马连道胡同 the Eastern Fourth Ring Road), Chaoyang uncompromising Guizhou cuisine in all District. (6438 1118/8883) 梧桐, 朝阳区 its sour and spicy glory. No English menu 芳园西路6号东四环霄云桥东700米路北丽 available but the dining room is spacious HOMESTYLE

that’smags 112Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comOctober 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 Chinese comfort food; dishes that are ubiqui- Chongqing Kongliang Huoguo This tous throughout China. authentic hot pot spot first started in Chongqing and has all its ingredients Bai Zhou Xiang Rice porridge, in all its delivered from down south. Specializes many forms, supplement the in eel hot pot. Daily 10am-3.30am. 218 collection with a variety of homestyle Dongzhimennei Dajie, Chaoyang District. xiaochi. Open daily 24 hours. 1) 6 Zaoying (8404 4906) 重庆孔亮火锅, 朝阳区东直门 Beili, 1/F Boning Park, Chaoyang District. 内大街218号 (6507 9656); 2) 1/F Bldg A, Eastgate Plaza, 9 Dongzhong Jie, Dongcheng District. Date Courtyard This romantic retreat’s (6418 5681) 百粥乡, 1) 朝阳区枣营北里 silly name rings true, and has good food 6号（佰宁花园一层）; 2) 东城区东中街9号 to boot. While offering a similar menu 东环广场A座一层 to any hot pot establishment, they do carry more exotic hot pot soups too. Fire Beautifully decorated in plush scarlet Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm. 53 Anding- couches, chandeliers and baroque picture men Dongdajie, Chaoyang District. (8404 frames, this modern Chinese restaurant 5223) 枣园, 朝阳区安定门东大街53号 definitely looks good. But the food is so-so. Daily 11am-11pm. 1/F, China View Ding Ding Xiang The secret is in the Building, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang Dis- sauce: this popular hot pot place has trict. (8587 1027) 熔宴, 朝阳区工体东路中 delicious, savory sesame 红街大厦1层 to accompany the goods: lamb, lots of lamb. One of the cleaner mutton hot Hua Jia Yi Yuan Serves tasty homestyle pot places in town, albeit with gruff, fare in a swanky courtyard setting with unhelpful service. Voted “Best Hot Pot” comfortable private rooms. Their spare- in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. ribs, kaomantou (roasted buns), mala xie 1) Daily 11am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong (spicy crayfish) and draft beer are popu- Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. lar. Editor’s choice for “Best Restaurant of (6530 5997/7172); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. the Year” in our 2008 Restaurant Awards. 2/F, Yuanjia International Apartments, 1) Daily 10.30am-11pm. 3 Dangxiao Lu, Dongzhimenwai, Dongzhong Jie (op- Jinganli, Chaoyang District. (8451 8809); posite East Gate Plaza), Dongcheng 2) Daily 10.30am-2.30am. 5 Dongzhimen- District. (6417 9289); 3) Daily 11am-12pm. nei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8407 1/F, 14 Dongzhong Jie, Dongzhimenwai, 8281/88); 3) Daily 10.30am-2.30am. 235 Dongcheng District. (6417 2546); 4) Daily Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng Dis- 10am-10pm. Bldg 7, Guoxing Jiayuan, 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 Shouti Nanlu, Haidian District. (8835 鼎鼎香, 1) 朝阳区建国路87号 区东直门内大街5号; 3) 东城区东直门内 7775/7779) 新光天地6楼D6006号; 2) 东城区东直门外东 大街235号 中街东环广场对面元嘉国际公寓2层; 3) 东 Kyline Pavilion This hutong’s discreet 城区东直门外东中街14号1层; 4) 海淀区首 locale, attentive service and graceful 体南路国兴家园7号楼1-2层 food means this hidden spot won’t be Dong Lai Shun Beijingers love to dunk, or hidden for long. Specialty dish: meat shuan their halal mutton here. This laozi- braised in clay pot. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm hao uses traditional copper devices that 5-10.30pm. 6 Qilin Bei Hutong, Kuan Jie, heat the cooking water with coals. Their Dongcheng District. (6407 3516) 麒麟阁, 东城区宽街麒麟碑胡同6号 lamb is consistently fresh and of a high- quality, while their shaobing will impress Rosy Stew is this homey restaurant’s the most finicky of gourmands. Daily specialty, but they also have a selection 11am-9.30pm. 5/F, Xindong’an Plaza, of cold dishes to complement the meal. Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. Perfect for private parties and late night (6528 0932) 东来顺, 东城区王府井大街新 drinking, this place certainly warrants a 东安市场5层 repeat visit. Mon-Fri 11am-9.30pm, Sat- Eight Birds Hokkaido Shabu Shabu Japa- Sun 11am-late. 23 Andingmen Xidajie, nese style hot pot restaurant with great Beiluo Guxiang Hutong, Dongcheng Dis- service and atmosphere, offers only a 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 generic hotpot broth, but great dipping sauces. Set meals as well as the normal Tofu Factory All the way from the Chi- selections of meats and vegetables. nese name of this restaurant - which Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 5/F, comes from the onomatopoetic phrase South Place, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, representing the sound of grinding beans Chaoyang District. (6587 1470) 八鸟, 朝阳 DINING – to the many mini tofu-grinders that 区光华路9号世贸天阶南街5楼 are dispersed throughout the store, this Fortune Hong Kong Hot Pot Decorated restaurant is all about tofu. Daily 11am- with comfy gold velvet chairs and purple 2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. W217, 2/F, Bldg A, silk wall ornaments, aside from hot pot Beijing Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan they also offer a range of dishes. Daily Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6530 9449) 磨磨叽叽豆腐房, 朝阳区东三环中路7号北京 11am-midnight. 1/F, Lianbao Apartments, 财富中心公寓A座2层W217 Chunxiu Lu, Xingfuyicun Xili, Chaoyang District. (6413 0990) 福泉坊港式火锅, 朝阳 Xiao Wang Fu A favorite among local ex- 区春秀路幸福一村西里联宝公寓一层 pats, Xiao Wang Fu serves homestyle fare Guolizhuang Serving all manner of penis, and duck (RMB 132-198) in a bustling, from donkey to deer. Who needs Viagra family-friendly environment. The fancier when you can dine on penis hot pot? But Ritan Park branch offers the chance for bring your credit card - maximum pleas- a nice after-dinner stroll, but is pricier ure doesn’t come cheap. 1) Daily 10am- than the other locations. 1) Daily 11am- 10.30pm. 1A Dongyan, Xihai (South of 10.30pm. Bldg 2, Guanghua Lu Dongli, Deshengmen Qiao), Xicheng District. Chaoyang District. (6591 3255); 2) Daily (6405 5698); 2) Daily 9.30am-2pm, 4.30- 5pm-1am. 15 Qianhai Beiyan, Xicheng 9.30pm. 500m west of Dongsishitiao District. (6617 5558); 3) Daily 9am-10pm. Qiao, south side of the road, Dongcheng Inside the North Gate of Ritan Park, Ritan District. (6405 5698) 锅里壮, 1) 西城区德 Lu, Chaoyang District. (8561 5985) 小王 胜门桥南西海东沿甲1号; 2) 东城区东四十 府, 1) 朝阳区光华路东里2号楼; 2) 西城 条桥往西500米路南 区前海北沿15号; 3) 朝阳区日坛路日坛公 园北门内 Haidilao Hot Pot This popular eatery is as famous for its hospitality as it is for Yijia Xiaoguan The decor is your standard its authentic . Get your hole-in-the-wall type, with bare walls nails done and enjoy a fruit plate while and a handful of sturdy tables, clean you wait in the long queue. Don’t forget and simple. Yet Zhang and his friendly, to ask for the noodle show – an ener- no-frills, little neighborhood joint will getic waiter will pull noodles right in remind you of why you came to Beijing front of your table. 1) Daily 10-3am. 2A in the first place. Daily 10am-late. 26 Baijiazhuang Lu (next to No 80 Middle Jiaodaokou Beiertiao, Dongcheng Dis- School), Chaoyang District. (6595 2982); trict. (8402 8544) 屹家小, 东城区交道 口北二条26号 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 HOT POT 中学西侧); 2) 朝阳区南磨房路29号(近西 大望路) Raw foods brought to your table and cooked in a bubbling broth. Tastes vary with regional Huang Cheng Lao Ma This swanky and styles. crowded Sichuan hot pot restaurant is fa-

that’smags Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005113 mous for its laoma niurou (mama’s beef), style dining room, this joint serves beau- environment. Head up to the third District. (136 9927 1548) 思冰客, 东城 which becomes more tender the longer tifully presented Asian-inspired fusion floor terrace for panoramic views of the 区东长安街1号东方广场东方新天地地铁层 you boil it. Great place for large group cuisine with sushi, and lake and surrounding hutongs. Daily BB05-A商铺 dinners, although prices are higher than many Chinese favorites. Private rooms for 10am-11pm. 21 Ya’er Hutong, , other comparable hot pots. Daily 11am- large parties, a glass wine cellar and live Xicheng District. (6402 8408) 湘海楼, 西 Tiamo Italia Makes smooth and creamy 11pm. 1) 39 Nanqingfengzha Houjie, pianist add to the hotel-restaurant-like 城区什刹海鸦儿胡同21号 authentic Italian gelato. Freshly made on Dabeiyao, Chaoyang District. (6779 8801); atmosphere. Daily 11am-midnight. Court- the premises daily. Italian espresso and 2) 3 Changchun Jie, Xuanwu District. yard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. Xiang Ming Yuan Nice, clean and brightly wireless Internet are also available. Daily (6317 3369) 皇城老妈, 1) 朝阳区大北窑南 (6501 7501) 藏酷, 朝阳区工体北路4号院内 lit restaurant serves Xiangcai favorites 10am-9pm. Grand Constellation, Shop 庆丰闸后街39号; 2) 宣武区长椿街3号 like hongshaorou (braised pork in clay- 5-3, Huayuan Lu, Xidan, Xicheng District. Xiangjiang Mingcheng Spacious and pot) and duojiao yutou (fish heads with (5851 8227) 西城区西单华远街置地星座5-3 I Rock My Pot With ostrich meat, a cheerful, enjoy authentic Canto hotpot sweet peppers) to a predominantly white self-serve/self-mix condiment bar and in a clean, casually sophisticated envi- collar dinner crowd. Daily 9.30am-2pm individual hot pots, this restaurant will ronment. Daily 11am-4am. 2/F, Bldg B, 4.30pm-11pm. 1 Gongti Nanlu, Workers’ IMPERIAL rock your hot pot world. Those not Donghuan Guangchang, Dongzhongjie Stadium south gate, Chaoyang District. Eat like an emperor. A wide range of dishes with inclined to ostrich it will still enjoy the (opposite Ding Ding Xiang), Dongcheng (6552 5493) 湘明园, 朝阳区工体南路1号 light flavors and exquisite presentation paying variety of broths (including curry and District. (6418 3666/3777) 香江名城, 东城 careful attention to color, smell and taste. tom yum goong) and extensive selection 区东中街东环广场B座2层 Xiangnan Renjia Offering decent alongside some less impressive Baijia Dayuan Haidian’s “official cuisine” of vegetables, meats and seafod. Editor’s restaurant is where all the big budget of- choice for the “Best Hot Pot” in our 2008 Ye Shan Jun Wild Fungus House Mush- Cantonese and Sichuan dishes. Try the room hot pot inspired from Yunnan Hunan tofu. Daily 10am-9pm. 1/F, Zijin ficials dine. Waitstaffs clad in traditional Restaurant Awards. Daily 10.30am-2pm, Imperial garb, a charmingly secluded gar- 5-10pm. 37-38 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang and Fujian. Daily 9.30am-12.30am. 2A Gong Hotel, 86 Nanheyan Dajie (100 Qianmen Dongdajie, Chongwen District. meters north of Grand Hotel Beijing), den courtyard and a menu full of exotic District. (5879 0999) 锅儿滚, 朝阳区朝外大 foodstuffs will give you the ultimate im- 街37-38号(昆泰国际中心步行街) (6512 2708) 野山菌蘑菇宴, 崇文区前门东 Dongcheng District. (6513 6561) 湘南人 大街甲2号 家, 东城区南河沿大街86号,紫金宫饭店1层 perial treatment. Daily 11am-9.30pm. 15 La Ting Ting Definitely an authentic (北京饭店北100米) Suzhou Jie (next to Ba Yi Middle School), Sichuan hot pot with the pot seperated Haidian District. (6265 4186) 家大院, 海淀 into nine compartments for easier cook- HUAIYANG Yue Lu Another brainchild from artist 区苏州街15号(八一中学旁边) Fang Lijun, the mastermind behind South ing. Try their fresh-water eel – a must in Exquisite knife skills in this type of cooking Dazhaimen This lavish restaurant harkens in an authentic Sichuan hot pot meal. means beautiful presentations. Silk Road. Serves Hunan-style cuisine in a classically Chinese dining room. 11am- back to a dynastic era, simulating a Bei- Daily 9.30am-11pm. Southwest corner Pu Yue Ren Jia Makes ordinary dishes ex- jing courtyard experience with its variety of Regal Riviera, Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang 11pm. 1) Opposite of Gongti 100, Bldg 1, traordinary. Try the stir-fried green beans Jiqingli, Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. show and palace cuisine, which includes District. (5863 1870) www.LaTingTing. and noodles. Daily 9.30am-2pm 5pm- bitter and bone marrow soup. 辣丁丁火锅店, 朝阳区广渠路珠江帝 (6551 0806); 2) 51-10 Di’anmen Xidajie, in com 9.30pm. 6 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 1) Bldg 景西南角 Lotus Lane, Xicheng District. (6617 2696) District. (8448 8800) 浦月人家苏杭食府, 朝 岳麓山屋, 1) 朝阳区工体西路吉庆里1号楼 3, Huixingbei Li,(to the east of Luoma Little Sheep Nationwide chain serves 阳区东方东路6号 (工体100对面); 2) 西城区地安门西大街 Huayuan), Chaoyang District. (6495 2166 / mutton hot pot with a twist: a special 51-10号，天荷坊内 0018); 2) A20, Guoxingjaiyuan, Shoutinan Summer Palace Re-opened just in time Lu, Haidian District. (8835 6687/9) www. cumin-based broth. No dipping sauce for the Olympics, now serving Huaiyang required. 1) Daily 24hours. 209 Dongzhi- Zesty Chalet A modern take on spicy bjdazhaimen.com 大宅门, 1) 朝阳区惠新 along with Cantonese cuisine. Enjoy all Hunan cuisine, the restaurant aims to 北里3号楼（罗马花园东侧); 2) 海淀区首体 mennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8400 the traditional favorites with a little 1669); 2) Daily 11am-11pm. Northwest impress with the freshness of both its 南路甲20号（国兴家园) artistic twist. Check out their daily tea presentation and decor. Daily 9am-mid- corner of Caishikou intersection, Xuanwu cocktails and French Bordeaux selections. Fangshan Restaurant Great service and 小肥羊, 1) 东城区 night. 25 Yonganli Zhongjie (west gate District. (6316 6668) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. Lobby, Cixi’s favorites, for just less than the price 东直门内大街209号; 2) 宣武区菜市口路 of Wanhao International Apartments), China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai of a marble boat. Daily 11am-1.30pm, 口西北角 Chaoyang District. (6568 5850) 悦色轩, Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 朝阳区建外大街永安里中街25号万豪国际 5-8pm. 1 Wenjin Jie (inside Beihai Park, Long Island Hot Pot Massage and spa 34) 夏宫中餐厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中 公寓西门 enter via east gate), Xicheng District. giant, Long Island, has ventured into 国大饭店大堂 (6401 1889) 仿膳饭庄, 西城区文津街1号北 the restaurant business and their latest 海公园东门内 Xihe Yaju Foreigners and Chinese alike ICE CREAM Hong Kong-style hot pot joint offers an flock to this upscale restaurant set in a Gege Fu An enclave of the Qing dynasty entirely organic menu. Daily 11.30am- From gelato to frozen yogurt all the way to lives on. Try the great duck hotpot. traditional courtyard that borders Ritan full-fat whole milk iced dairy products. 2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 16 Jianguomenwai Park. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. Northeast Daily 11am-1.30pm, 5-10pm (last orders Dajie, 1/F Dongfang Ruijing, East side of corner of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District. Cafe Yogur Berry Looking like it sprang 8.30pm). 9 Daqudeng Hutong, Meishu- Scitech Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6569 (8561 7643) 羲和雅居, 朝阳区日坛公园 straight from the dot-com boom of the guan Houdajie, Chaoyang District. (6407 长岛香港海鲜火锅, 朝阳区 1616/1919) 东北角 ‘90s, Yogur Berry is a brightly lit cafe of- 8006) 格格府, 朝阳区美术馆后大街大取灯 建国门外大街16号东方瑞景1层（赛特饭店 fering internet access and ice-cold treats. 胡同9号内 东侧） Z.Y.X. HYC Tastefully themed in lavender Daily 9am-12pm. 2/F, Bldg 8, Wudaokou Huangcheng Shifu Opulent settings with and aromatic dark wood, this three-story Xi Jiao Hotel, Haidian District. (8238 Manfu Lou Daily 10.30am-11pm. 38 elegant service and wait staff. Tasteful restaurant focuses on light and mildly 8478) 雅酷比咖啡店, 海淀区五道口西郊宾 Di’anmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. sweet cuisine. Don’t miss the and classy. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-8.30pm. 满福楼涮羊肉, 东城区地 馆 8 搂2层 (6403 0992/3773) “lion head” meatballs and wild mountain Nanchizi Dajie (inside Changpuhe Park), 安门内大街38号 greens, a native specialty. Daily 9.30am- Gustomenta Daily 10am-11pm. South of Dongcheng District. (8511 5142/5372) 皇 Miao Ling Located on the renao Guijie, 2pm, 4.30-10pm. 5 Haoyun Jie, 29 Zaoy- the basketball court at Beijing Culture 城食府, 东城区南池子大街菖蒲河公园内 ing Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0276) 南 and Language University, Haidian Dis- this perpetually crowded Guizhou-style Li Jia Cai This large, exclusive imperial- 国紫钰轩, 朝阳区枣营路29号好运街5号 trict. (6234 4487) 海淀区语言文化大学篮 hot pot restaurant offers suantang yu, style restaurant seats about 80 people, 球场南边 a sour, tomato-based soup with a whole with set meals priced per person. English fish. Some complain that the soup is not HUNAN & HUBEI Mondo Gelato Canadian brand of Italian- menu available. Daily 6-8pm. 11 Yang- spicy enough, yet they keep coming back fang Hutong, Deshengmennei Dajie, Hubei: Famous for its freshwater fish, tender style ices and gelatos for your gourmet for more. Daily 24hrs. 232 Dongzhimen- sweet tooth. The one branch in Hender- Xicheng District. (6618 0107) 厉家菜, 西 neidajie, Dongcheng District. (6404 9765) meat and thick soups that go well with rice. Hunan: Thick and pungent in flavor. Dishes use son Shopping Center is under construc- 城区德胜门内大街洋房胡同11号 DINING 苗岭酸汤鱼, 东城区东直门内大街232号 copious amounts of chili, pepper and shallots. tion currently. 1) Daily 9.30am-9pm. Mei Wei Zhen With complex concoctions B1/F, New World Shopping Centre, Phase Nanmen Hotpot Set amidst traditional Tanzhou Jiulou Excellent smoked duck. like the “Buddha Jumps the Wall,” they 2, Chongwen District. (6708 9787); 2) Chinese architecture, they offer authentic Brilliant dishes in a rough environment. specialize in high-end imperial cuisine. Daily 9am-9.30pm. 2/F, Henderson Shop- Peking hotpot. 1) Daily 10am-midnight. Daily 11am-11pm. Bldg 1, Huajiadi Beili Daily 10am-10pm. 1) L124, 1/F, West ping Center, 18 Jianguomennei Dajie, 1 Nanguanfang Hutong, Shichahai, (north side of the post office), Chaoyang Wing, China World Shopping Mall, 1 Dongcheng District. (135 0129 3663); 3) Xicheng District. (6616 7033); 2) Daily District. (6473 4418) 潭州酒楼, 朝阳区花家 Jianguonemwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. Daily 9am-10pm. 5/F Lufthansa Center, 52 10am-10pm. 9 Ritan Donglu (East Gate 地北里1号楼 (邮局北边) (6505 6139); 2) 48 Xihai Nanyan, Xicheng Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 of Ritan Park), Chaoyang District. (8562 District. (6612 4099); 3) 1/F, Heping Hotel, 1188 ext 536) 聚乐多意大利艺术冰淇凌, 1) 8899) 南门涮肉, 1) 西城区什刹海南官房 Tianzhao Jiayuan Huisuo Daily 10am- 3 Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng District. 崇文区新世界商场二期青春馆地下一层; 2) 胡同1号; 2) 朝阳区日坛东路9（日坛公园 10pm. 41 Xizhimenbei Dajie, Haidian (6559 7672) 美味珍御膳, 1) 朝阳区建国门 东城区建国门内大街18号恒基中心二层; 3) 东侧） District. (6221 7944) 天兆佳苑会所, 海淀区 外大街1号国贸西楼1层L124; 2) 西城区西海 西直门北大街41号 朝阳区亮马桥路52号燕莎友谊商城5层 Pazi Hot Pot City Great hot pot served in 南沿48号; 3) 东城区王府井金鱼胡同3号和 a lively atmosphere; perfect for a large Wang Pangzi Great find for some delec- Romana Ice Cream Offering 24 creamy 平宾馆首层东侧 flavors of fresh homemade authentic group. daily 10.30am-3am. 13 Xinyuan table donkey dishes. Daily 9.30am-10pm. Najia Xiaoguan Consistently well-ex- Italian gelato. 1) Daily 9.30am-10pm. Jie, Chaoyang District. (8451 0505) 火巴子 86 Gulou Xidajie, Xicheng District. (8672 ecuted Manchu-style imperial cuisine Oriental Plaza, LG FF01, 1 Dongchang’an 火锅, 朝阳区新源街13号 7507) 王胖子驴肉火烧, 西城区鼓楼西大 without the pretentious atmosphere. Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 0201); 2) 街86号 Stylish, understated decor with plenty Regius Beef This hot pot chain from Daily 9am-10pm. B1/F, Store 146, Xin- of flora and birds trained in the local Zhengzhou, Henan province, offers hip Xiang Bin Jiudian If you’re in the vicinity dongan Shichang, 138 Wangfujing Dajie, lingo. 1) Daily 11.30am-9.45pm. West of decor, quality ingredients and state-of- of Gulou Qiao, Xiang Bin Jiudian is the Dongcheng District. (6522 1161) www. 119 Middle School, South of the LG Twin the-art, flameless individual hot pots ideal place to get your Hunan fix. Xiang romanachina.com 罗马娜, 1) 东城区东方 Towers, Yonganli, Waidajie, – who knew hot pot could be this cool? Bin is one of those bright, bustling, mod- 广场东长安街1号LG FF01; 2) 东城区新东安 Chaoyang District. (6567 3663, 6568 Daily 10.30am-10pm. 19 Wanda Plaza, erately priced restaurants with decent 市场王府井大街138 号LG B-146 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5960 decor and efficient service. Its extensive 6553); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. South of the 4566) 一尊皇牛, 朝阳区建国路93号万达 menu includes a few dubious-sounding Sprinkles Pick your flavor of handmade Botanical Garden cross- 广场19号 items, but regulars know which home- ice cream made daily on the premises, road, Haidian District. (8259 8588) 那家小 style clay pots and stir-fries really hit the then add a diversity of toppings to suit 馆, 1) 朝阳区建国门外大街永安西里双子座 Tai Bo Tian Fu Shan Zhen Yunnanese and mark. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 1 Dongbin your own eccentric tastes. Finally, watch 大厦南侧, 119中学西侧; 2) 海淀区香山植 Fujianese-inspired mushroom hot pot. He, Deshengmen (north of Gulou Qiao), as your ice cream is mixed with metal 物园十字路口南100米路西 Daily 11am-11pm. Bldg 9, Erqi Juchang spatulas at the “teppanyaki counter.” Xicheng District. (8207 9799) 湘彬酒店, Qingshui Donghua One can easily imag- Lu, Xicheng District. (6801 9641) 太伯天府 Scoops range from RMB 25-50, with 西城区德胜门东滨河路1号 ine Qingshui’s dining room drenched 山珍, 西城区二七剧场路9号楼 opening discounts now available. Daily in smoke and filled with the clinking of Xiang Hai Lou The former Yue Ming Lou 9am-10pm. BB05-A, LG/F, Oriental Plaza The Loft Born again as an upscale buffet- baijiu glasses and the menu is a World now serves Hunan food in a traditional Mall, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng

that’smags 114Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comOctober 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 Wildlife Fund nightmare, but the quality (5135 8353); 3) Sancaitang Xiezi Lou, 160 of their jiachangcai make it well worth Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6262 7944) a visit. Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-9.30pm. 56 恒河印度餐厅, 1) 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天 Donghuamen Dajie, Dongcheng District. 阶地下1层138A; 2) 朝阳区将台路2号海润 (6528 3988) 清水东华, 东城区东华门大 国际公寓底商5号; 3) 海淀区成府路160号三 街56号 才堂写字楼一层13号 Red Capital Club The place to impress out Golden Elephant A busy Thai/Indian of town guests, the Red Capital Club’s restaurant with a large menu that won’t courtyard setting capitalizes on nostalgic break the bank. The original Sanlitun kitsch and well-known Beijing dishes. branch has now closed. Daily 11am- Features a 1950s-style cigar and 10.30pm. 4/F Paragon Hotel, A18 Jian- lounge. Daily 6-12pm. 66 Dongsijiutiao, guomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. Dongcheng District. (6402 7150, 8401 (6526 6688 ext 5950) 金象, 东城区建国门 8886) 新红资俱乐部, 东城区东四九条66号 内大街甲18号宝辰饭店四层 Summer House Were the Emperor still Harry’s Kitchen Catering services in the around today, he might just be found Shunyi area featuring South Asian, Mid- tucking into the huge array of seafood, dle Eastern and Western food, including Cantonese and Sichuanese dishes at the seasonal specialties. Also provides cater- aesthetically stunning Summer House. ing related items and services. 11-2pm, The decor alone will have you drool- 5pm-10pm. Inside Wanke City Garden, ing – check out the impressive private Shunyi District. (139 1169 0944, 8049 rooms. Prices range from the reasonable 7941, [email protected]) 北京巴 to the imperial. Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 顺海力餐厅, 顺义区万科城市花园内 5-10pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. Side Park South Gate, Fangyuan Lu (200m east of Hazara While the quality of the food Xiaoyun Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6437 does not quite match the expensive 3838/4848) 紫金府, 朝阳区芳园西路四德公 prices, the decor is intimate and stylish 园南门（霄云桥向东200米路北） and the service superb. Accepts for- eign currencies, Visa and Mastercard. Tiandi Yijia Aristocratic food, envi- Daily 5.30-10.30pm. Inside Face bar, 26 ronment and prices, a stone’s throw Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang away from the Forbidden City. Daily District. (6551 6788) 朝阳区工体南路东 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. 140 Nanchizi Dajie, 草园26号 Dongcheng District. (8511 5556) 天地一 家, 东城区南池子大街140号 Indian Courtyard Opened by a veteran restaurateur Victor Raj, Indian Courtyard Wuyutai Neifucai The capital’s mainstay offers the flavors of the subcontinent in a teashop, Wuyutai, makes its first foray renovated courtyard home in Houshayu. into the restaurant world, spotlighting Ask Victor about his catering services cuisine from the imperial tables in this (137 0126 5314). Daily 11am-10pm. 3 Kai- impeccably decorated three-floor estab- fa Jie, Xi Baixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi lishment. Get ready to be treated like a District. (8046 2884) 子象霆印式餐厅, 顺义 king and pay imperial prices too. Daily 区后沙峪西白辛庄开发街3号 10am-2am. 144 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6402 2228/38) 吴裕 Indian Kitchen The menu is divided into 泰内府菜, 东城区东直门内大街144号 an assortment of spicy subcontinent spe- cialties, but the indecisive can check out the buffet lunch (RMB 38), served week- INDIAN/PAKISTANI days. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-11pm. Copious amounts of herbs and other natural 2 Sanlitun Beixiaojie (opposite Korean seasonings create flavorful curries and tan- embassy), Chaoyang District. (6462 7255) doori dishes served with rice, (lentils) and 北京印度小厨, 朝阳区三里屯北小街2号 bread. In Beijing, often coupled with . Kamat’s Mumbai Palace Middleweight Indian eatery offering a broad menu of Asian Star Southeast Asian restaurant tasty chicken, lamb and vegetarian cur- serves a mishmash of Indian, Thai, Sin- ries averaging around RMB 40-60. Well gaporean and Malaysian cuisines. Daily worth a shot if you’re in the area. Lunch 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 26 Dongsan- buffet for RMB 38. Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F, huan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6582 Disanji Creative Zone (next to Haidian 5306) 亚洲之星新马印, 朝阳区东三环北 Qiao), 66 Beisihuan Xilu, Haidian District. 路26号 (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 Bindiya Mon-Fri 11.30am-3pm, 5pm- DINING midnight. Sat, Sun 10am-midnight.. Mirch Masala Tasty, authentic and afford- Wudaokou Shopping center,28 Chengfu able in a pleasant, well-lit environment. Lu, Haidian District. (6266 6101) 宾迪亚 Vegetarian and vegan friendly. Delivery 印度餐厅, 海淀区成府路28号五道口购物中 also available. Mon 5-10.30pm, Tue-Sun 心五层511 11am-2.30pm 5-10.30pm. 60-2 Nanluogu Chingari Excellent Southeast Asian Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6406 4347) food from the Indian subcontinent. www.mirchmasala.com.cn 马沙拉之香, 东 Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 4/F, 27 城区南锣鼓巷60-2号 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. Mughal’s Beijing Friendly staff serve (8448 3690/1) 鑫格里, 朝阳区东直门外大 up Pakistani and Xinjiang cuisine with 街27号4层 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 Ganges Indian Restaurant Experience The Taj Pavilion Friendly management authentic Indian cuisine at Ganges Indian and some of Beijing’s finest Indian food Restaurant, offering over 180 items in in an authentic setting. Popular and a the menu including both southern and reliable favorite. Voted “Best Indian” northern Indian classics like chicken tikka in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. masala and lamb roganjosh. Tailor-made Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 1) 1/F, menu parties can be arranged for large West Wing, China World Shopping Mall parties. Daily 11am-11pm. 1) 138A, B1/F, (next to KFC), Chaoyang District. (6505 The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 5866); 2) 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai District. (6587 2999); 2) 5/B, Hairun Apart- Lu, Shoudu Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. ments, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6436 7678, 6437 6688 ext 3811) 泰姬楼印

that’smags Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005115 度餐厅, 1) 朝阳区国贸西楼1层肯德基旁边; 11.30am-late. 1/F, Tower 3, China View, Casa Mia Feast on Italian classics, including La Dolce Vita Classic Italian eatery offer- 2) 朝阳区首都机场路将台路丽都假日酒店 Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8980 fresh pastas inspired by owner Stefano ing authentic oven-fired pizza as well as a 广场缤纷廊3层 6060) 朝阳区工体东路中国红阶大厦3号101室 Berziga’s native Parma. 1) Daily 10am- wide range of pastas and salads. Free de- 10.30pm. 1/F, The Ascott Bldg, Chaoyang livery within a 3km radius. Daily 10.30am- Tamarind A small, modern restaurant Album This cozy bar/restaurant offers up District. (6567 9607); 2) Daily 10.30am- 10.30pm. 8 Bei Xindong Lu, Chaoyang serving quality curries, tandoor dishes, tasty tapas, pasta and home-made pizza. 10.30pm. 1/F, Bldg C, 2 Sunshine 100, District. (6468 2894) 甜蜜生活, 朝阳区新 and more. Indian cuisine domi- Bring a long a photo of yourself to add to Tower C, Guanghua Lu (next to children’s 东路北段8号 nates the limited menu, but Bangladeshi their collection and get a discount. Daily playground), Chaoyang District. (5100 and Pakistani dishes are also available. 10.30am-2am. 12 Xinyuan Xili Dongjie, 2522) 卡萨米亚意大利餐吧, 1) 朝阳区国贸 La Fattoria This hidden gem of Neapolitan RMB 22-31 lunch deals. Daily 11am- Chaoyang District. (6466 7833) 相册, 朝 桥东南角雅诗阁大厦一层(摩托罗拉大厦南 cuisine serves up more than just pasta. 2pm, 5-10pm. Stall 161, B1/F, North 阳区新源西里东街12号（渔阳饭店对面小 面); 2) 朝阳区光华路2号阳光100国际公寓 The complimentary glass of wine and the Tower, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao 区内） C座底层(儿童游乐园) assortment of sauced spaghetti are de- Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 1226) www. lectable. Daily 11am-2.30pm; 6-10.30pm. tamarindchina.com 朝阳区东大桥路8号 Alla Osteria Unpretentious and tasteful, 5 Phoenix Xintiandi, Shuguang Xili, Soho尚都北楼地下1层161室 this newcomer is a welcome addition to Chaoyang District. (5866 7072) 朝阳区曙光 the Italian restaurant scene. Try the melt- 西里凤凰新天地5号尚铺 in-your-mouth agnolotti burro e salvia (RMB 48), or the gamberoni croccanti con L’Isola Daily 11am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. Stall tortino (RMB 118) – succulent with 201, 2/F, Pacific Century Place, 2A Gongti saffron and champagne sauce. Set lunches Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6539 3773) 益顺 RMB 68. Tue-Sun 10am-10pm. Rm 1112, 客, 朝阳区工体北路甲2号盈科中心2层201 Soho Shangdu, Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 3112) 意尚意大利餐厅, 朝阳 Little Italy Modest family-style Italian res- 区东大桥路8号Soho尚都1112号 taurant featuring an impressive wine list and a good selection of pastas, pizzas and Annie’s Unpretentious, affordable Italian desserts. Delivery and catering services food. Voted “Best Italian” and “Best Value available. Daily 11.30am-10pm. 813 Pin- for Money” in the 2008 Reader Restaurant nacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Develop- Awards. Free delivery. 1) Daily 11am- ment Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 4679) 小 11pm. West Gate of Soho New Town, 意大利, 顺义区天竺开发区荣祥广场813号 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8589 8366); 2) Daily 11am-11pm. 16 Dongsan- Luce Cafe The fuss-free stylishness of this Cepe Offers authentic northern Italian huan Lu (next to CD Jazz Club), Chaoyang contemporary Italian restaurant is comple- cuisine in a modern, trendy setting. The District. (6503 3871); 3) Daily 11am-11pm. mented by the attentive but unobtrusive low-key atmosphere makes it the perfect The Tandoor Good food, mirror-covered A1 Nongzhan Nanlu (near the west gate staff. The menu goes beyond regular place for a romantic dinner. Daily 11am- walls and Indian dancers are just enough of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District. Italian favorites, and the Mocha crème 2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton to distract from the high prices and overly (6591 1931); 4) Daily 11am-11pm. Jiuxian- brulée is highly recommended. Mon-Sat Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, formal service. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30- qiao, Jiangtai Lu, Shangye Jie, Chaoyang 1pm-1am; Sun 11.30am-10.30pm. 138 Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 6996) 10pm. 1/F, Zhaolong Hotel, 2 Gongti Beilu, District. (6436 3735); 5) Daily 11.30am- Jiugulou Dajie, Xicheng District. (8402 意味轩, 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽 路溪, 西城区旧 Chaoyang District. (6597 2211, 6597 2299 11pm. Across from Western Academy Bei- 4417) www.luceluna.com 思卡顿酒店大堂 鼓楼大街138号 ext 2112) 天都里印度餐厅, 朝阳区工体北路 jing, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang 2号兆龙饭店1层 District. (8470 4768) 安妮, 1) 朝阳区建国 Ciro’s Pomodoro An international chain Maccheroni Though Maccheroni’s office- 路88号Soho现代城西门; 2) 朝阳区东三环路 with restaurants in London, Dubai and Victor’s Place and Curry House This block location is impersonal, the restau- 16号(农展馆正门南侧); 3) 朝阳区农展南路 Kuwait, this spacious Italian diner has “takeout station” prepares moderately rant itself is an attractive space, with neat 甲1号 (朝阳公园西门南侧); 4) 朝阳区酒仙 nightly performances, DJs, live bands, priced Indian and Italian food for home decorative touches like porthole-style win- 桥将台路商业街; 5) 朝阳区来广营东路5号 a long extended bar, and alfresco seat- delivery. If the mood strikes, you can eat dows affording a glimpse of the kitchen. 京西学校对面 ing. Daily 11am-3am. 81 Sanlitun Beilu, at one of the few tables. Daily 11.30am- Daily noon-10pm. Rm 205-206, 2/F, Bldg Chaoyang District. (5208 6008) 波莫多洛, 2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 8 Laiguangying Assaggi Charming, conveniently located A, Oriental Media Center, 4 Guanghua Lu, 朝阳区三里屯北路81号 朝阳区光华 Donglu (near Western Academy Beijing), restaurant with a tree-lined roof garden Chaoyang District. (6581 5417) 路4号东方梅地亚中心A楼2层205-206室 Chaoyang District. (8470 1306/1308) 天竺 and terrace. Don’t miss their tasty fresh Daccapo A contemporary Italian res- 阁, 朝阳区来广营东路8号（京西学校旁边） and home-made bread. Daily taurant with plenty of flair and a great Metro Cafe This cozy, romantic place is 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.30-11pm. 1 Sanlitun wine selection. Editor’s choice for the one of Beijing’s oldest Italian restaurants. Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (8454 4508) ITALIAN “Best Service” in our 2008 Restaurant Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm; Sat-Sun 尝试, 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号 Award. Weekday set lunch: three-course 11.30am-10pm. 9 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang Red meat and wine, fish and seafood - not to (RMB 120), two-course (RMB 98). Prices 美特柔, 朝阳区工体 Barolo Casual yet upscale Italian with an District. (6552 7828) mention great olive oil and pasta. Classic Medi- subject to 15% service charge. Daily 西路9号 open kitchen, Barolo wine choices, and terranean fare. See also: European. noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 2/F, The Regent delicious desserts. Business set meals are Michael’s Place Pastas and pizzas run in +39 Italian Restaurant and Lounge Stands Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. RMB 228 for two courses, RMB 288 for the RMB 30-50 range each. In spite of out from the crowd with its catchy monik- (8522 1789) 迪卡博意大利餐厅, 东城区金宝 three. All prices are subject to a 15% the comfortable decor, brick pizza oven, er, inspired by Italy’s country code, and by 街99号北京丽晶酒店2层 service charge. Editor’s choice for “Restau- kiddie corner and decent selection of im- steering clear of stereotypical Italian fare rant of the Year” in our 2008 Restaurant Da Giorgio Sophisticated and simple in ported fine wines, Michael’s free-n-quick (no pizza or spaghetti ‘n’ meatballs here). Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. both decor and food. Daily 11.30am- home delivery might just be its strongest Patrons can enjoy modern Italian cuisine 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, China Central 2.30pm, 5.30pm-10pm. 2/F, Grand asset. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. Central either in the stylish setting downstairs or Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. Hyatt Beijing Hotel, Oriental Plaza, 1 Villa District (opposite North Gate of Capi- surrounded by eclectic artwork upstairs (5908 8888) 巴罗洛, 朝阳区建国路甲83 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. tal Paradise), Shunyi District. (8046 7803) under a glass roof. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm, (6510 9628) 意餐厅, 东城区东长安街1号东 北京明天意大利餐厅, 顺义区中央别墅区名 6.30-10.30pm. 6 Beisihuan Donglu, (south- Bravo Italia Ristorante With an extensive 方广场北京东方君悦大酒店二层 都园北门西侧 east corner of Wangjing Qiao, directly menu, this Chinese-run restaurant offers across from Ikea), Chaoyang District. pastas that are cheap, satisfyingly flavor- Elisa’s Italian Restaurant Fine Italian din- O Sole Mio Serving pizza, pasta and all (8457 2839, [email protected]) 三久 ful and, to the chef’s credit, cooked al ing it ain’t, but that’s part of Elisa’s appeal your other Italian standards, no surprises, DINING 府邸, 朝阳区北四环东路6号 (望京桥东南 dente. The best deal is the pizza, which – decent food, decent prices in a casual though the cozy atmosphere is nice. Daily 角, IKEA 对面) is similar to that of Pizza Hut but much dining atmosphere. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 10.30am-midnight. 1/F, Jiezuo Dasha, 55 cheaper. Daily 8am-11pm. 8 Zhongguan- 1) C6, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. cun Donglu (100 meters south of Tsinghua (5867 0291/0292); 2) 100m south of the (6417 7022) 朝阳区幸福村中路55号杰座 University East Gate), Haidian District. Yansha Shopping Center, Dongsanhuan 大厦1层 (5177 9058) 品诺, 海淀区中关村东路8号2层 Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6500 6407) 爱 （清华大学东门南100米） 丽莎意大利餐厅, 1) 朝阳区枣营路29号好 PastaritO This chain diner serves decent, 运街C6; 2) 朝阳区东三环北路(燕莎商场往 inexpensive Italian food. The menu is Bubble Cafe & Bar The name says it all. 南100米) extensive, but the quality somewhat Set lunch menus and at nighttime this inconsistent. Daily 11am-10pm. L216, bubbly cafe spreads out set menu dinners Gisa As authentic as Italian food gets Zhongguancun Gate City Mall, 19 Zhong- and transforms into a lounge, with a full in Beijing. Great pizza with homemade guancun Dajie, Haidian District. (8248 lollipop-inspired cocktail list. Daily 11am- cheese. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. 6172) 帕萨瑞途, 海淀区中关村大街19号新 midnight. 2/F, Bldg 8, Jianwai Soho, 39 Chaoyang Park west gate, Chaoyang Dis- 中关市场L216 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. trict. (6594 0938) 吉萨餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳公 (5869 2770) 泡点, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建 园西门北侧 Peterpan Makes a mean pepperoni pizza 外Soho8号楼2层 and a tasty tiramisu. Prices are moderate, Il Casale New name, same Italian home- ranging from RMB 65 for small pizzas Caffé Marco This open kitchen all-day style food. Daily 11.30am-11.30pm. Jiang- and pastas to RMB 120 for beef and veal dining restaurant offers innovative Ital- tai Xilu at Si’de Gongyuan (opposite the dishes. Delivery available. 1) Daily 11am- ian-. They do an especially Japanese International School), Chaoyang 11pm. 3 Xi Dawang Lu, Chaoyang District. Abella Daily 11am-10.30pm. B29 Xinba Lu good breakfast buffet. 24hrs. 78 Anli District. (6436 8778) 家园意大利餐厅, 朝 (8599 9051); 2) Daily 9am-midnight. San- (Laitai Flower Market), Chaoyang District. Road, Marco Polo Parkside., Chaoyang 阳区将台西路四得公园（日本人国际学校 litun Xiwujie (west of the main entrance (8454 4450) 朝阳区莱太花街星吧路B29号 District. (5963 6688) 马哥孛罗咖啡厅, 朝阳 对面） to Jingyi Dasha), Chaoyang District. (6465 区安立路78号北京中奥马哥孛罗大酒店1层 1661) 意大利餐厅, 1) 朝阳区西大望路甲 Il Milione Ristorante Dine in a sea of red Agrilandia Fresh ingredients grown on 3号; 2) 朝阳区三里屯西五街京谊大厦写字 Caffe Parma At this light-hearted, casual- velvet at this hidden Italian restaurant site; great suburban locale ensures lots of 楼大门口西边 room for the kids and dogs to scamper. luxe Italian cafe, the ambiance pairs well with a praiseworthy imported wine list Daily 9am-10pm. Baigezhuangcun, with its fresh and delicious Italian fare. and classic pastas and entrees at reason- Prego A modern Italian restaurant that Mapozhen, Shunyi District. (6940 7650, Get your meal to go at the deli or eat in able prices. Delivery is available within serves authentic regional home-style 130 0127 1094) www.agrilandia.cn 意大利 the amply lit cafe. Daily 7am-10pm. Rm the Sanquan compound. Daily 11.30am- dishes prepared by an Italian Chef. Daily 农场, 顺义区马坡镇白各庄村 0665, Bldg 6 Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsan- 2.30pm, 6.30-9.30pm. 1/F, Sanquan 11am-11.30pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B huan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 Apartments, 38 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 Alba Restaurant Traditional Italian cuisine 2876) 佩佳利咖啡厅, 朝阳区东三环中路39号 District. (6508 6038) 素封, 朝阳区麦子店街 ext 7815) 意大利餐厅, 西城区金融大街乙 prepared by an Italian chef in a two-story 建外Soho6号楼0665室 38号三全公寓1层 9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层 restaurant with outside seating. Daily

that’smags 116Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comOctober 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 Ristorante Sadler From Milan, two-star Dan Ai Fan Daily 11am-10pm. B160,North Michelin chef Claudio Sadler offers re- Tower of SOHO Shangdu,Dongdaqiao Lu, fined yet comfortable Italian cuisine, con- Chaoyang District. (5900 0962) 朝阳区东大 temporary interiors, warm ambience, plus 桥路8号soho尚都北塔B160 alfresco dining and a balcony bar with views of and Qianmen Elvis With Japanese pop music on the gates. Noon - 2pm, 6.30 - 10.30pm. 23 speakers, simple decor and plainly dressed Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. wait staff, Elvis may look like fast food but (6599 1931) 东城区前门东大街23号 it also serves up some of the best in the city. Daily 11am-11pm. 3 Jinchengfang Tafi Tafi, which stands for “Table and Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0388) 福神, 西 Fellow Indispensable,” offers an eclectic 城区金城坊街3号 mix of Japanese and Italian cuisines. Five- and six-course prix fixe meals make this Gin Chow down on some of Japans best a worthy Wudaokou destination. Daily bar snacks in the sleek, black and blond- 11am-11pm. 8 Zhongguancun Lu, 1/F, Bldg schemed dining room of this recently B Dongsheng Dasha (across from the front opened izakaya managed by the owner of entrance of Qinghuayuan Hotel), Haidian Kushinosato (a well-established restaurant District. (8252 7533) 海淀区中关村路8号东 featuring deep-fried kushiage skewers). 升大厦B楼1层 Daily 6pm-2am. Rm 501, E-Tower, 12 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6592 Toscana Italian Restaurant Located near 6198) 呤, 朝阳区光华路12号丙数码01大 the Kerry Centre, this Tuscan inspired 厦501室 restaurant is a prime spot for CBDers dur- ing lunchtime. The service was pleasant Guanghuamen Offers a mixed Japa- and meals came on time. Daily 10am- nese and Korean menu. 9.30am-2am. 10pm. 1/F, Uni-construction Building, 25 2/F, Nuo’an Dasha, 14A Guanghua Lu, 光华门, 朝 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. Chaoyang District. (5130 9726) 阳区光华路甲14号诺安大厦2层 (6508 4265) 托斯卡纳, 朝阳区东三环中路 25号住总大厦1层 Haiku by Hatsune Haiku by Hatsune (lo- Trattoria La Gondola Elegant decor and cated in Block 8, Alan Wong’s new multi- extensive exploration of the well-devel- venue project), aims to outdo Hatsune oped wine list may almost convince you with sexier ambiance and an all-encom- that you’re in Venice. Entrees include passing menu – soups and salads, , pastas, pizzas, seafood, veal and rib eye, karaage, sashimi, sushi and teppanyaki. though non-sequiturs like chicken Daily 6pm-midnight. Block 8, 3/F, (above pizza with yogurt and peanuts (RMB 85) Kong Yiji) south side of No. 8 Apartments remind you that you’re still in China. Pric- on Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang es match the hotel location, as does the District. (6508 8585 ext 203) www.block8. 隐泉之语, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门8号公馆 quality service. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm and cn 内南侧3层 5.30-11pm. Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangma- qiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext Haru Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar Despite its 5707) 意大利威尼斯餐厅, 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭 few private rooms, this simple yet elegant 店亮马桥路50号 Japanese restaurant is all about quality Va Piano This chic and sexy place combines and taste, which in turn means higher cheerful colors, dark tones, and art pieces prices. Daily 10.30am-10pm. 902 Pinnacle allows for a casual feel at lunch to a more Plaza, Jingshun Lu, Shunyi District. (8046 尚水长廊铁板烧餐厅, 顺义区天竺镇开 refined dinner ambiance. Daily 11.30am- 5112) 发区荣祥广场902 2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 8 Beichen Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8437 1188) 朝阳区北辰 Hatsune Voted “Best Japanese” in our 西路8号院4号楼 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. Stylish joint specializing in unique sushi and hand JAPANESE rolls. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 2/F, Heqiao Bldg C, 8A Guanghua Lu, Raw fish, noodles and curries that lean Chaoyang District. (6581 3939) 隐泉日本料 towards the sweet side of the flavor spectrum. 理, 朝阳区光华路甲8号和乔大厦C座2层 Usually aesthetically pleasant. Honzen Quality Japanese cuisine with 600 Fusion Food A cavernous, somber hot and cold dishes on offer. Mon-Sat restaurant in dark solid colors just short 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 50 Liangmaqiao of oppressive. The menu is dominated Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext by Japanese fare. Daily 10.30am-10pm. 4141) 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

A11 Warehouse Complex, Nanxincang, DINING Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (5169 Higeoyaji Cozy and reliable. Serves 0120) 六百年新派日本料理, 东城区东四十条 moderately priced Japanese and Italian 南新仓古仓群 homestyle cooking. Daily 10am-1am. Wudaokou (near the Jingyu Hotel), Haid- Ajinotei Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5pm- ian District. (8238 8270) 胡子, 海淀区五道 10pm. 3/F Renaissance Beijing Hotel, 36 口京裕宾馆大院内 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 9999 ext 3141) 朝阳区霄运路36号北京国航万丽 Isshin Japanese Sushi Restaurant Cool 酒店 3层 decor and mellow aural ambience. Good set meals at reasonable prices. 1) Mon- Ajitoku This Tokyo-style restaurant serves Fri 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Sat-Sun a variety of classic and innovative Japa- 11:30am-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm. Rm 1501, nese dishes in an industrial-chic setting. Bldg 15, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. Bldg Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 5769); C, B113, Raycom Infotech Park, 2 Kexuey- 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. Door 3, Bldg uan Nanlu, Zhongguancun, Haidian Dis- B, Ziguang Development Plaza, 11 Huixin 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 Dongjie, Chaoyang District. (6482 3600); 3) 路西) 融科资讯中心C座地下一层 Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm (stop taking or- ders at 10pm). 35 Chengfu Lu (30m north Baweifang Seemingly teleported to Bei- of the traffic lights next to Wudaokou jing straight from Miami Beach, the sleek subway station), Haidian District. (8261 Beach Bar & Restaurant serves upscale 0136); 4) Daily 11am-1.30pm, 5-9.30pm. European specialties and Italian desserts 2/F, Bldg 1, Oversea Student Dormitory, all crafted by a head chef who trained in Beijing Normal University, Haidian District. Italy and worked at the Grand Hyatt and (5880 9785) 一心日本料理, 1) 朝阳区东三 Kempinski Hotels. Kick back in one of the 环中路39号建外Soho15号楼1501; 2) 朝阳区 patio’s reclining chairs and pretend you’re 惠新东街11号紫光发展大厦B座3单元; 3) 海 at the beach – that is, until plans for an 淀区城府路35号院（五道口城铁站旁信号灯 actual beach on the second floor are real- 往北30米路西院内）; 4) 海淀区北京师范大 ized sometime next year. Daily 11am-mid- 学留学生公寓二层 night. 20 Xingba Lu, Chaoyang District. Izaka-Ya and Ushi-Ya Mon-Fri 11.30am- (8454 1029) 八味坊, 朝阳区星吧路20号 2.30pm, 5.30-11.30pm; Sat, Sun 11.30am- Club 88 Also known as Asian Kitchen and 3.30pm, 5.30-11.30pm. 4 Gongti Beilu Sui Grill, this restaurant serves as many (across from Rock & Roll Club), Chaoyang cuisines as it has names. While the menu is District. (6585 3570) 居酒屋桥场, 朝阳区 a mélange of Thai, Indonesian and Japa- 工体北路4号 nese dishes, the decor is all clashing pur- Jazz-Ya See Bars & Clubs Directory. Daily ples and reds. Daily 11am-late. 43 Sanlitun 11.30am-2am. 18 Sanlitun Beilu (North Bar Houjie (next to Tongli Studio), Chaoyang Street), Chaoyang District. (6415 1227) 爵 District. (6413 0957) 醉炉/亚洲小厨, 朝阳 士, 朝阳区三里屯北路18号 区三里屯后街43号(同里旁边)

that’smags Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005117 Jiu Yuan Zhang Ziyi’s an investor in this Daily 6pm-12.30am. 1/F, Ziming Dasha, hotel lobby environment. Daily 2pm-1am. District. (6581 7831) 东京厨房, 朝阳区光华 certified organic restaurant featur- 12B Xinzhong Jie, Chaoyang District. Lobby Lounge, Renaissance Hotel, 36 路4号东方梅地亚A座1层 ing a large ice Buddha centerpiece. (6415 6415/6416) 联联, 朝阳区新中街乙 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 Delicious farm fresh veggies outshine 12号紫铭大厦1层 9999) 大堂雅苑, 朝阳区霄云路36国航万丽 the wagyu beef and sashimi platters. 酒店大堂 KOREAN Daily 5.30-10pm. 2/F, North Bldg, Longbo Makoto Canadian celebrity Chef Makoto Seemingly endless varieties of kimchi, other spicy Guangchang, 16 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Ono ambitious 1,114-square-meter loft Sake Manzo Voted “Best Japanese” by our pickled vegetables and savory bbq. 久源, 朝阳 features three open-kitchen stations, 12 editors in the 2008 Restaurant Awards, Chaoyang District. (6595 1199) Ai Jiang Shan A gentleman’s , 区东三环北路16号隆博广场北楼二层 individual private rooms and a separate this small restaurant provides diners with bar and lounge. The menu features cold the option of watching their food being proving that char- and composure Kagen Fiery pot of hot coals at stainless platters, hot platters, sushi and sashimi, prepared at the open kitchen, or sitting can go together. Daily 11am-10pm. North steel tables, black slate floors and cool robatayaki, and teppanyaki, and lunch at one of the three tables. Good selec- Gate of Side Gongyuan, Jiangtai West electronica music to accompany tasty mar- set meals range from RMB 90-180. Daily tion of noodle dishes too. 1) Mon-Fri Road, Chaoyang District. (8456 9511) 爱江 inated meat grilled fresh at each table. 11am-11pm. China Central Place, Tower 6pm-midnight; Sat-Sun 11.30am-2pm, 山, 朝阳区将台西路四德公园北门 Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. B1/F, Bldg 1, F/4, 81 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. 6pm-midnight. 1/F, Yilongfang, Yilong- Beihai Dao Hip foreign students and 朝阳区建国路81华贸中心1楼4层 C, Heqiao Dasha, 8 Guanghua Donglu,, (5255 0668) tai Apartment, 28 Panjiayuan Nanli, yummy pots of lemon . Daily 24 hours. 火源, 朝阳 Chaoyang District. (6583 6830) Chaoyang District. (8770 8767); 2) Daily 2/F, Xijiao Hotel Health Club, Wudaokou, 区光华东路8号和乔大厦C座地下1层 Matsuko Great lunchtime buffet with 11.30am-2pm, 6pm-midnight.. 27 Liang- sushi, sashimi, noodles and more. Daily Haidian District. (6233 5776) 北海道, 海淀 maqiao Lu, Anjialou, Chaoyang District. 区五道口西郊宾馆康乐中心二层 Kagoya Hachibay Expensive Japanese 11.30am-2pm, 5-10.30pm. 1) 2/F, Jinglong (6436 1608) 慢走日本烧灼餐厅, 1) 朝阳区 dining in a five-star hotel set- Dasha, 225 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang 潘家园南里28号漪龙台公寓伊龙坊1层; 2) BSD Dubu House BSD Dubu House places ting. Good food but even more awesome District. (6509 8999); 2) Baijiazhuang 朝阳区安家楼亮马桥路27号 tofu stew front and center on the menu. prices. Daily 11am-2pm, 6-10pm. 6/F, (south east corner of Changhong Qiao), Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 12 Jianguomen- Sofitel Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, Chaoyang District. (6582 5208); 3) 39 Shau Ron Ren This hip little hibachi wai Dajie (opposite Xiushui Market), 93 Jianguo Lu (next to Wanda Interna- Liangmaqiao Lu (opposite 21st Century (Japanese grill) joint is heating things up Chaoyang District. (6568 2838/2550); 松 tional Cineplex), Chaoyang District. (6581 hotel), Chaoyang District. (8453 4062) on Nanluoguxiang with its offer of free 2) 420-3, Area 4, Wangjing Xiyuan, 笼屋八兵卫, 朝阳区建国路93号 子, 1) 朝阳区朝阳北路225号京龙大厦2层; 0072/5820) beef tongue slices if you put forth some Chaoyang District. (6471 7828) 北昌豆腐, 万达广场C座索菲特酒店6层 2) 朝阳区星期五餐厅对面松阪屋; 3) 朝阳 tongue of your own. That’s right. If you 1) 朝阳区建国门外大街12号; 2) 朝阳区望 区亮马桥39号（21世纪饭店对面） kiss for 10 seconds (kissee provided if you 京西园四区420-3 Karuizawa Not fantastic, but fine for light ask a server nicely), Taiwanese owner Dav- meals and sake drinking. Daily 10.30am- Matsushin Packed at lunch but worth the id Hsu will take your picture and dish up Charcoal Bar Various cuts of top-grade 10pm. 1/F, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao wait. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 2/F, some free food. Daily 5pm-11.30am. 2 Hei meat and preparations of beef and pork Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 1024) West Area, Hanwei Plaza, 7 Guanghua Lu, Zhima Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6403 over an open flame. While the meat 轻景泽, 朝阳区东大桥路8号Soho尚都1层 松伸日本料 Chaoyang District. (6561 2535) 7626) 烧肉人, 东城区黑芝麻胡同2号 more than satisfies, Charcoal offers lit- 理, 朝阳区光华路7号汉威大厦西区2层 tle else-only hot soup and cold noodles. Keikoku Restaurant Beautiful open grill Shota Muni Sushi & Grill Sushi that satis- kitchen with a large selection of meat Meishixiu Opened by a Beijing native who Daily 4pm-2am. Inside the Jingyu Hotel fies the CBD office set with quick and courtyard, 1 Tsinghua Donglu, Wudaokou, and seafood. Daily 11.30am- 2pm, 5.30- returned to town after receiving training affordable delivery. Daily 10am-11pm. 9.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 1/F Kunlun Hotel, 2 at some of Japan’s most prestigious res- Haidian District. (6234 9997) 炭吧, 海淀区 S-108, Bldg C, Blue Castle Apartments, 3 五道口清华东路1号京裕宾馆内 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6590 taurants, this healthy little eatery special- Xi Dawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 溪谷村, 朝阳区新源南路2号 3388 ext 5695) izes in noodles. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 9009) 将太无二, 朝阳区西大望路3号蓝堡国 Gaon Korean Restaurant Gaon is the 昆仑饭店1层 Tuanjiehu Beiwutiao (300 metres east 际公寓C座S-108 first Chinese mainland venture of this of Tuanjiehu Beijie, behind the Beijing Kitaya Comfortable and reliable, Kitaya’s Seoul-based chain, which serves high-end Maternity Hospital), Chaoyang District. Teppanyaki Show Bar Daily 11am-11pm. classic Korean cuisine. The Beijing branch simple modern decor, friendly service 美食秀特色餐厅, 朝阳区团结 (8597 5618) 23 Haoyun Jie, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang might lack the resources to exclusively and clear tri-lingual menu make this 湖北五条（团结湖北街往东300米, 北京妇 雅玛花式铁板烧餐吧, District. (5867 0238) use organic ingredients, something for restaurant a good option for people who 产医院后面） 朝阳区枣营路29号好运街23号 work or live near the Capital Gymnasium. which the chain is well known. But it’s Choose from the RMB 118 or the RMB Meshiya Kyoto fusion cuisine decorated in Todai Hotel buffets, move over! At this still a notch above most other Korean 158 buffet menus. Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F, a combination of old Shanghai opulence Japanese all-you-can-eat restaurant, size restaurants in town, thanks to superior Tengda Tower, 168 Xizhimenwai Dajie and Shangri-la escapism. Daily 11.30am- matters. Offerings include sashimi, sushi, quality meat and cooking techniques. (across from Capital Gymnasium), Haidian 2pm, 5.30-11.30pm. 600m south of the pizzas, seafood, dim sum, tandoori, stir- Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-9pm. 5/F, East District. (8857 5838) 喜多屋, 海淀区西直门 China World Shopping Mall on the east fries, teppanyaki, grilled meats, crepe Tower, Twin Towers, B-12 Jianguomenwai, 外大街168号腾达大厦主楼1层 side of the street, next to the Yanyuan machines and a . Chaoyang District. (5120 8899, 5828 7099) Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6771 0218) 桥 Lunch: RMB 188 (weekdays), RMB 198 高恩, 朝阳区建国门外大街乙12号双子座大 Koma Hachi This tiny izakaya catering to 场饭屋, 朝阳区国贸往南走600米马路东边 (weekends); dinner RMB 258 (everyday). 厦东塔5层 the Japanese Embassy crowd features au- 燕园宾馆旁边 Daily 11.30am-2.30pm (lunch), Mon-Thu Guxiang Shanchuan Fresh fatty pork and thentic food and an intimate atmosphere. 5.30-10pm (dinner), Fri-Sun 5.30-10.30pm. Set menus RMB 20-60. Daily 11am-2pm, Ming Ge Daily 11am-11pm. 3a a cast iron skillet to cook it on. Daily Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xili, 9.30am-midnight. 1/F, 423 Wangjing 6-10pm. 27B Liangmaqiao Lu, Anjialou, Baijiazhuang Dongli, Dongsanhuan, 都太, 朝阳 Chaoyang District. (5905 6888) Xincheng (beside KFC), Chaoyang District. across from Gaolan Dasha, Chaoyang Dis- Chaoyang District. (6500 2122/7070) 明阁 区朝阳公园西路六号蓝色港湾商业区 trict. (6435 2202) 驹八, 朝阳区安家楼亮马 日本料理店, 朝阳区东三环白家庄东里甲3号 (6470 9292) 故乡山川, 朝阳区望京新城 桥路乙27号(高澜大厦对面) Wawu Those who don’t savor pork may 423楼1层(肯德基旁边) Miso Japanese Restaurant Visit Miso for find that Wawu is somewhat limited, but Haitanghua Pyongyang Cold Noodle Kurazen With bamboo trees and a cross- faultlessly fresh sashimi and rolls (salmon for ramen fans, this noodle bar offers laid slate and pebble floor, Kurazen’s re- roll, RMB 16 for 6) as well as excellent Restaurant Cold War holdover serving fresh ingredients, a vibrant and smart North Korean-style eats and atmosphere. ception area resembles a Japanese garden teppanyaki (beef roll RMB 58) and other dining room, reasonable prices and fast, that leads up to an open kitchen with warm dishes, notably Japanese hot pot. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 8 Xiny- friendly service. The fried dumplings (RMB uanxili Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6461 teppanyaki chefs displaying their knife Lunch set menus are good value (RMB 12) are a delight. 1) Daily 11am-mid- and grill skills. The menu is extensive with 68). Home delivery available. Daily 11am- 6295/6298) 海棠花平壤冷面馆, 朝阳区新源 night. 1/F, Zhongfu Bldg, 99 Jianguo Lu, 西里中街8号 many sashimi selections in addition to 9.30pm. Pinnacle Plaza, Shunyi District. Chaoyang District. (5446 6584); 2) Daily 馋猫日本料理, 顺义区荣祥广场 fish, all offered raw or as teppan-options. (8046 5677) 11am-2am. Bldg A, Soho New Town, 88 Sa Lang Bang With ethnic decor and a

DINING Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-10.30pm. Molika This izakaya – the Japanese equiv- Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8589 4847) pictorial menu, it features classic Korean 21 Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang Dis- 瓦屋拉面, 1) 朝阳区建国路99号中服大厦 food at a moderate price. There is the 藏善日本料理店, 朝阳 alent of a gastro- – is all warm-toned trict. (5867 0281/2) 1层; 2) 朝阳区建国路88号Soho现代城A座 option of sitting cross-legged on straw 区枣营路好运街21号 lighting and homey paper screens. They mats, the traditional Korean way, or in offer a large range of sashimi, sushi and, Yahata Great service, good set menus and Kushinosato Tiny and uncluttered res- of course, sake. Daily 11am-1am. 1/F, CITS cozy private rooms. Daily 9.30am-2am. 3/F, fresh and cheap sushi. Daily 11.30am-2pm, Dongyuan Plaza, 35 Chengfu Lu, Haidian taurant features Japanese-style chuan’r, attached building (next to the Peninsula), 5.30-10pm. 3/F, International Hotel (Guoji called kushiage. Everything comes bread- 1 Dongdan Beidajie, Dongcheng District. District. (8261 8201) 舍廊房, 海淀区成府路 Fandian), Dongcheng District. (6512 9971) 35号东源大厦3层 ed and deep-fried; chefs keep the (6523 6744) 盛香居酒屋, 东城区东单北大街 八幡, 东城区国际饭店3层 1号国旅大厦配楼1层 coming until you tell them to stop. Daily Sanqianli Daily 10am-11pm. Bldg 519, 5-11pm. Xinyuan Jie (200 meters north of Yasakatei Tokyo style eats and beer Jinsong Xikou, Area 5, Chaoyang District. Adria near Capital Mansion), Chaoyang Nadaman Featuring a teppanyaki kitchen snacks, including paper hot pot or kami- and sushi bar, diners also have the option (6778 3750) 幸福三千里烤肉城, 朝阳区劲 District. (6462 1086) 串之乡, 朝阳区新源街 nabe. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-11pm. 8 松5区519号楼 京城大厦北200米 of tatami seating in private rooms. Daily Jianguomenwai Dajie, Yong’an Dongli, 2/F 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-7.30pm. 3/F, China Ruoy Chai International Bldg, Chaoyang Saveurs de Corée Relax on a rooftop seat Lai Lai Ken Enjoy affordable and authentic World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, District. (8528 8418) 八坂亭, 朝阳区建国门 at this sophisticated Korean bistro, where 滩 along with homesick Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 39) 外大街8号永安东里(华彬国际大厦2层) the set menus are reasonably priced 万日餐厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街中国大饭 Japanese business men in this small but (from RMB 38 for 4 courses to RMB 78 店三层 well-designed restaurant. Daily 11.30am- Yotsuba With fish flown in from Tokyo’s for 6 courses) and the dishes are delicate, 2pm, 5.30-10pm. 1) C9 Haoyun Jie (Lucky Tsukiji market several times a week, Yot- health-conscious, and intelligently propor- Street), Chaoyang District. (5867 0299); Nishimura Teppanyaki, robatayaki, sushi suba serves incomparably fresh traditional and more; great Japanese food in a stylish tioned. Daily 11.30am-10.40pm.. 29 Nan- 2) 8 Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie, Chaoyang Dis- Japanese fare. Regulars come here for luogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6401 来来轩, 1) 朝阳区好运街 setting. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. trict. (6467 8719) dishes that are served nowhere else in Bei- 6083) www.saveursdecoree.com.cn 韩香 C9; 2) 朝阳区新源西里中街8号 Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haid- jing and at a fourth of the price of Tokyo. 西村餐 馆, 东城区南锣鼓巷29号 ian District. (6841 2211 ext 2719) Call ahead several days for reservations; 厅, 海淀区紫竹院路29号香格里拉饭店2层 Le Igosso Homey atmosphere, inventive large parties are not recommended. Daily Shanggu City Korea Village BBQ Your usual dishes and great chocolate cake. Mon-Fri Redmoon Includes a sushi bar and cigar 5-10.30pm. Next to Bldg 2, Xindong Lu, Korean BBQ staples – beef, lamb, pork, 7-9am, 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm; Sat- Chaoyang District. (6467 1837) 四叶, 朝阳 vegetables – served by waitresses in ethnic Sun 7-9.30am, 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. lounge. See Bars & Clubs Directories. Sun-Thu 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat 5pm-2am. 1/F, 区新东路2号楼旁边 dresses who speak limited English but do Jiuxian Apartments, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, have a picture menu. Daily 10am-9.30pm. 藤崎亭, 朝 Grand Hyatt Hotel, Beijing Oriental Plaza, Chaoyang District. (6431 5632) Yuki Simple and muted interior allows Adjoining the Jenny Lou’s near Lane 阳区酒仙桥路2号酒仙公寓 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. more attention on decent, inexpensive 东方亮, 东城区东长安街1号东 Bridge, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang (6510 9366) food. Diners can sit at the open kitchen or Len Len An inspiring blend of minimalist 方君悦酒店大厅 District. (8470 3016) 尚古城韩国烧烤, 朝阳 enjoy a nice cold cup of Asahi draft at the 区来广营东路5号 decor and new-style Japanese cuisine: bar. Daily 11am-2am. 1/F, Bldg A, Dong- sleek, tranquil and refreshingly charming. Renaissance Sashimi and Sushi Bar Au- thentic sushi, sashimi and sake in a cozy fang Meidiya, 4 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang Sorabol High-priced chain of Korean

that’smags 118Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comOctober 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 restaurants serves standards like bulgolgi, tato and the . Sun-Thu Angel Hotel),Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang 太平庄桥2号有研大厦B座; 2) 海淀区福缘门 banfan and delicious raw beef. 1) Daily 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 9am-11pm. 30 Tianze District. (5190 7230/7236/7239) 沙市, 朝阳 1号 (从北大西门往北走400米，在路口的西 10am-10pm. Basement, Lufthansa Centre, Lu (near Nuren Jie, turn at the Grape 区呼家楼向军北礼4巷10号 北角); 3) 朝阳区工体北门内 Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5720); restaurant before the New Get Lucky 2) Daily 9am-10pm. 2/F, Landmark Towers, Bar), Chaoyang District. (6467 2961) 吧嗒 Souk Resembling a North African colonial Pizza Buona Thin crust pies with tradi- 8 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. 饼, 朝阳区天泽路30号（女人街附近,豪运 villa, this stylish eatery serves up a range tional toppings. Daily 10.30am-midnight. (6590 6688 ext 5119) 萨拉伯尔, 1) 朝阳区 酒吧之前） of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare 7 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 燕莎地下一层; 2) 朝阳区东三环北路8号亮 within the quiet environs of Chaoyang 3518) 百好乐, 朝阳区工体西路7号 马河大厦二层 Dini’s Kosher Restaurant One may be sur- Park. Daily 5pm-2am. West Gate of prised to find few Jewish dishes on Dini’s Chaoyang Park (in the alley behind An- The Pizza Company International pizza Suboksung The two larger-than-life menu – instead, it starts off with sushi nie’s), Chaoyang District. (6506 7309) 苏克 chain. Take out and delivery available. wooden dolls that greet guests as they ar- and veers towards pastas and burgers. 会馆, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门（安妮后面） 1) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 102 Beilishi rive are the only distinguishing features of But while Dini’s lacks in exotic cuisine, it Lu, 2/F (west of Fuchengmen Hualian this standard Korean BBQ joint. The main is true to the laws of Kashrut and every- Za’atar With a nice view of the lake in Department Store), Xicheng District. (8837 dining room is clean and spacious with a thing is kosher. Sun-Thu 11.30am-10pm; the new Lakeview Shopping Center, 7638); 2) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. F1, 2, wooden maze of cubicle sections typical Fri 11am-two hours before Shabbat be- this colorful restaurant offers delicious Soshow, Chongwenmenwai, Chongwen of many Korean establishments. But the (sundown); Sat opens 30mins after and authentice Middle Eastern food. District. (5167 1192); 3) 5167 1192. A, food, while solid, is not extraordinary and Shabbat ends (one hour after sundown).. Try the baba ghannouje and labaneh bil Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang the staff is over-attentive. Daily 10am- 32 Tianze Lu, Xingba Lu, Nurenjie, zeit. Daily 10am-10pm. Unit 2, Bldg 3, District. (Daily 10.30am-10.30pm); 4) Daily 2.30pm, 5pm-10pm. B1 Millennium Plaza, Chaoyang District. (6461 6220) www.ko- Lakeview Place Dragon Bay Villa, Huan 10.30am-10.30pm. B, Bldg 7, Huaqingjiay- Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8453 sherbeijing.com 蒂妮犹太餐厅, 朝阳区女人 Lu, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8042 2248) uan, Wudaokou, Haidian District. (8286 顺义区后沙峪镇沙峪 9999) 朝阳区霄云路现代汽车大厦B1层 街星吧路天泽路32号 www.zaatarbj.com 4385); 5) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. Jiamao 环路3号 Shopping Mall, 33 Guangshui Beidajie, Suraon Housed in an imitation water cube Istanbul Cuisine inspired by the flavors of Chaoyang District. (6471 2300); 6) Daily with its stained glass partitions, beauti- the Mediterranean, prepared by a chef 10.30am-10.30pm. 137 Xizhimenwai Da- fully presented dishes and impeccable who hails from Istanbul. Daily 10am- MONGOLIAN jie, Xicheng District. (8837 1668) 品奇比萨, service, this romantic spot is perfect to 11pm. B7 Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai, Hearty dishes featuring lamb and mutton. 1) 西城区北礼士路102号二层 (阜城门华联 treat that special someone. Daily 9.30am- Chaoyang District. (6503 2700) 伊斯坦布, 商场西侧; 2) 崇文区崇文门外搜秀商城一、 Dahr Khan Bar & Restaurant An authenti- 10.30pm. Side Gongyuan 9-8, Jiangtai 朝阳区建国门外大街秀水南街B7号 二层; 3) 朝阳区建国路88号现代城A区; 4) cally cozy Mongolian experience that Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8456 8008) 禧莱 海淀区五道口华清嘉园7号楼B号; 5) 朝阳区 恩, 朝阳区将台西路四得公园9-8 Kebab Republic Ruled by masses of features lamb, lamb and more lamb. 广顺北大街33号，嘉茂购物中心; 6) 西城区 shwarma and hummus. Also offers pizza, Hand-grabbed mutton is a must, as are 西直门外大街137号 The Qing Grill and Bar Though simply dec- and baklava. Try the cafe’s signature the lamb pies. Daily 10am-2am. 11A orated, Qing serves up a good combina- dish, , featuring grilled meat Xiushui Nanjie (behind Friendship Store), Pizza Hut Decent pizza, but more a cul- tion of western and Korean food that you wrapped in pita. Mon-Sat 8pm-6am. 1/F, Chaoyang District. (6501 7740) 大尔汗蒙 tural experience to witness the yuppies can order from a trilingual picture menu. Tongli Studio, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District. 古文化餐吧, 朝阳区秀水南街甲11号(友谊 attack the salad bar. Daily 10.30am- Daily 10am-2am. 5/F, Yihai Dasha, 16 Qin- (6413 6713) 烤肉共和国, 朝阳区三里屯后 商店后边) 10.30pm. 1) 27 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, ghua Donglu, Haidian District. (8681 1389) 街同里1层 Chaoyang District. (6465 2976); 2) A2 Tutu Mongolian Restaurant Don’t be put 清, 海淀区清华东路16号艺海大厦5层 Fuxingmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. off by the darkened stairwell as once Kyros Kebab A favorite expat teen (6856 9389); 3) East of Jinglun Hotel, 3 you’ve reached the second floor you’ll be hangout, this small restaurant in Pinna- Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. pleasantly surprised by the spacious and MEDITERRANEAN cle’s more secluded area dishes out simple, (6532 4121) 必胜客, 1) 朝阳区东直门外大 Anti-stress and relaxing meals includs wines good food at decent prices. Beef, chicken tasty offerings of this reasonably priced 街27号; 2) 西城区复兴门外大街A2号; 3) and herbs of Southern Europe to the spices of or lamb kebabs cost RMB 20; set menus student favorite. English menu available. 朝阳区建外大街3号京伦饭店东侧 Northern with salad, pita and a drink are good Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 2/F, 16 Minzu value at RMB 26. Sandwiches, soups and Daxue Beilu, Haidian District. (6846 8500) Pyro Pizza Classic thin-crust pizza served 1/5 Taverna This rustic-chic Mediterranean pasta are also on the menu and both take 图图蒙古食府, 海淀区民族大学北路16号 up with a good selection of affordable taverna offers charming presentation away and home delivery are available. draft beers. Daily 4pm-late. B1/F, Bldg and ambiance. Try the tiger prawns in Daily 9.30am-9.30pm. 807 Pinnacle Plaza, 12, Huaqing Jiayuan, Wudaokou (5 min chili garlic butter (RMB 228). Daily noon- Shunyi District. (8046 4412) 烤肉霸, 顺义 PIZZA from Wudaokou subway station), Haidian midnight. Courtyard 4,Gongti Beilu, 区荣祥广场807 Italian favorite adopted by many countries and District. (8286 6240) 海淀区五道口华清嘉园 Chaoyang District. (6501 1949) 朝阳区工 cultures. For more extensive Italian food listings 12号楼地下1层 体北路4号院 Ottoman Turkish Serves generous portions see: Italian or European. of barbeque and kebabs, along with a Athena Daily 11.30am-11pm. 1 Sanlitun variety of Western food, in a quiet and Amigo Pizza Delivery only. Free within the Xiwujie, Chaoyang District. (6464 6036) 雅 unpretentious setting, with outdoor seat- Jianguomen area. Daily 10am-10pm. Xi- 典娜, 朝阳区三里屯西五街1号 ing for those cool autumn nights. Daily aoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6506 0600, 6506 0900) 艾米多, 朝阳区宵云路 The Med Live the leisure lifestyle of the 10am-11pm. 32 Haoyun Jie, Chaoyang Mediterranean in this hip and rustic District. (5867 0210) 欧斯曼土耳其餐吧, 朝 Franco’s Although Franco’s pizzas aren’t restaurant that serves simple yet healthy 阳区亮马桥好运街32号 incredibly generous with their toppings, meals. Chef Adrian used to cook for the they are well priced. The pizzas rival any rich and famous and can make a to-die for decent American pizza parlor and the free lentil burger. Daily 5pm-3am. 3/F, (above delivery (within approximately a 5km ra- Kong Yiji) south side of No. 8 Apartments dius of Guomao) is also a plus. The service on Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang and decor at the store is also surprisingly DINING District. (6508 8585 ext 206) www.block8. good. Daily 10.30am-10pm. A3, China cn 地中海餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门8号公 World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai 馆内南侧3层 Dajie (in the food court by the subway)., Chaoyang District. (6567 2310) 快来客, 朝 Greek Delicacy 1) Daily 11am-9pm, week- 阳区建国门外大街1号国贸地铁美食休闲购 ends 11am-10pm. Solana Shopping Cent- 物广场A3 er, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6380); 2) Daily 10am-11pm. Gino’s The location is its strength, and 5/F U-Centre, Wudaokou, Haidian District. the offerings are comparable to Pizza (6266 6100) 1) 朝阳区蓝色港湾购物中心朝 Hut, which is why locals flock here. But if 阳公园路6号; 2) 海淀区五道口购物中心5层 you’re expecting authentic Italian cuisine, the processed meat and cheese-less cal- The Olive Salads, sandwiches, steaks, zones won’t satisfy you in the least. Mon- dinner, health food, juice and desserts. Thu 10am-midnight, Fri-Sun 10am-3am. Rumi Beijing’s only purveyor of Persian Pleasant outdoor dining on the terrace. North Gate of Workers’ Stadium, Gongti cuisine have now moved to stylish new Also serves weekend brunch. Perfect Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6553 6288) 季诺, digs on Gongti Beilu. They specialize in for post-Yoga Yard rehabilitation. Daily 朝阳区工体北路工体北门 10.30am-10.30pm. 1) Stall E-101, 6 Jiang- tasty grilled meats and seafood dishes but tai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6430 1181); 2) also offer the city’s best hummus. Voted Hutong Pizza Enjoy pizza and draft beer 17 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 “Best Middle Eastern” by our readers and after your Houhai stroll. Delivery avail- 9669) 1) 朝阳区将台路6号E-101室; 2) 朝 editor’s in the 2008 Restaurant Awards. able. Call for the delivery menu or direc- 阳区工体北路17号 Daily noon-midnight. 1A Gongti Beilu (op- tions. Daily noon-11.30pm. 9 Yindingqiao posite Zhaolong Hotel), Chaoyang District. Hutong, Xicheng District. (6617 5916) 胡同 Sureno The Village at Sanlitun, 11 Sanlitun (8454 3838) 入迷, 朝阳区工体北路甲1号兆 比萨, 西城区银锭桥胡同9号 Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5240) 朝阳区 龙饭店对面 三里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼 The Kro’s Nest American-styled pizza joint, SaharaThis sleek restaurant has all the serving up its infamous “gigantic” pizzas grit of the desert scrubbed away. Drop by along with onion rings, fries, wings and MIDDLE EASTERN for North African cuisine, belly dancing draft beers. Editor’s choice for the “Best Lamb dishes chock full of dill, mint, cinnamon, (after 8pm) and live band performances. Pizza” in our 2008 Restaurant Awards. oregano and pepper as well as hummus and flaky Daily 10am-2am. Courtyard 4, Gongti 1) Tue-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am- filo dough-based dishes. Beilu (across from Salsa Caribe), Chaoyang 11pm. Bldg B, Youyan Dasha, 2 Beitaiping District. (6507 3521) 撒哈拉, 朝阳区工体 1001 Nights Sanlitun area restaurant serv- Zhuang Qiao, Xicheng District. (8201 北路4号院 ing some of the best Middle Eastern food 4899); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. 1 Fuyuanmen (400 meters north of Beijing University in Beijing - , tabouleh, hummus and Shash Though hard to find, this Uzbekista- West Gate, on the northwest corner of kebabs. Nightly belly dancing. Daily 11am- ni restaurant offers a stunning venue, the intersection), Haidian District. (6252 2am. Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong and allows you to experience the flavors 8057); 3) Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6532 4050) and artistic finery of the ancient Silk 10am-midnight, Sun 10am-11pm. Inside 1001夜, 朝阳区工体北路兆龙饭店对面 Road. Specialties include tandoor-baked Workers’ Stadium North Gate (next to dishes and excellent chuan’r. Daily 10am- Biteapitta The perfect spot for a falafel VICS), Chaoyang District. (6553 5253) midnight. 10 Xiangjunbeili (next to Saint lover on a budget. Try the mashed po- www.thekrosnest.com 乌巢, 1) 西城区北

that’smags Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005119 The Tree Voted “Best Pizza” in our 2008 down-home zhou (rice porridge), small trict. (6567 3366) 致真酒家, 朝阳区建国门 flavors. Emphasizes the use of chili, pepper Reader Restaurant Awards. Enjoy thin dishes and the biggest in town. 外大街12号,双子座大夏西塔5楼 and prickly ash. Garlic, ginger and fermented crusted pies, and wash everything down Daily 10am-3am. Chaoyang Park West soybean are also used. Xinjishi Specializing in sweet Shanghai with a Belgian beer. See Bars & Clubs Gate, Chaoyang District. (6591 0231) 俺爹 Ba Guo Bu Yi Chengdu import serves directory. Mon-Sat 11am-late; Sun 1pm- 俺娘, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门 dishes, Xinjishi impresses with its tasteful modern decor and attentive wait staff. authentic Sichuan cuisine. Classy, un- late. 43 Sanlitun Beijie (100m west of derstated decor looks like a Chinese inn Sanlitun North Bar street, Youyi Youth Tong He Ju Ignore the drab facade: This The Gongti Beilu location has a touch of bustling laozihao, whose original branch Shanghai charm. 1) Daily 11am-10pm. 4 from the movies. Daily 11am-2.30pm, Hostel, behind Poachers Inn), Chaoyang 5-9.30pm. 1) 2/F, Nanhang Hotel, 10 District. (6415 1954) www.treebeijing. was established in Xisi in 1822, is a great Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 place to enjoy the salty taste of tradi- 8747); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 1-1 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang com 隐蔽的树, 朝阳区三里屯北街以西 District. (6567 2188); 2) 89-3 Di’anmen 100米Poachers后面三里屯医院旁 tional . Daily 10.30am- Beifengwo Lu, Haidian District. (5184 1.30pm, 5-8pm. Bldg B, 71 Yueyun Nanjie, 3938/9999) 新吉士, 1) 朝阳区工体北路 Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6400 Sanlihe, Xicheng District. (6852 2917) 同 4号; 2) 海淀区北蜂窝路1-1号 8888); 3) Xinzhi Dasha, 28 Fucheng Lu, RUSSIAN 和局, 西城区三里河月云南街乙71号 Haidian District. (8819 0088); 4) 68 Xizhi- Yuan Yuan This upscale Shanghai restau- men Nanxiaojie, Xicheng District. (6615 Nice breads, borscht and enthusiastic use of sour Utopia Restaurant Recently refurbished rant offers some of the best hongshaorou 2230) 巴国布衣, 1) 朝阳区东三环中路10号 cream, not to mention . eatery features Shandong and Can- in Beijing, along with tasty 南航酒店2层; 2) 东城区地安门东大街89- The Elephant Good place to stuff your tonese cuisines. Daily 11am-2.30pm, and other traditional Shanghai dishes. 3号; 3) 海淀区阜成路28号新知大厦; 4) 西 face and get drunk without the preten- 5.30-9.30pm. 4/F Novotel Xinqiao, 2 The menu ranges from expensive shark’s 城区西直门南小街68号 sion of uppity, hyper-designed restau- Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District. fin to cheaper stir-fried dishes. Daily Berena’s Bistro Although Sichuan food rants. Good Russian food, especially the (6513 3366 ext 2402) 蓬莱阁中餐厅, 东城 11am-10pm. 16 Dongsanhuan, Tuanjiehu spans most of the menu from this Nanjie appetizers, like stuffed mushroom caps. 区东交民巷2号北京新侨诺富特饭店4层 Park West Gate, Chaoyang District. (6508 transplant, Berena’s is also the only stop Daily noon-4am. In a small alley off Ya- 2202/0522) 圆苑, 朝阳区东三环团结湖公 on the street offering Beijing duck. Daily baolu (50 meters north of Dasha), 园西门16号 SHANGHAI 11am-11pm. 35 Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (8561 4073) 大笨象, Zen Stylish Southern-style eatery that Chaoyang District. (5867 0266) 柏瑞娜中国 朝阳区朝外头条甲93号（雅宝路亚太大厦 Dishes that are slightly sweet and delicate. oozes moneyed minimalism. Good wine 菜, 朝阳区枣营路好运街35号 向北50米） Absolute Cate Simple, efficient, and deli- list and whole sections devoted to shark’s Chongqing Fandian Where local Sichua- Kiev Stars of Ukraine’s opera scene have ciously cheap Shanghainese food at Shin fin, abalone and bird’s nest. Daily 10am- nese go for numbingly spicy prickly ash. somehow ended up performing at Kiev Kong Place. Daily 10am-10pm. B118b, 10pm. Holiday Inn Central Plaza Beijing, Daily 24hours. 15 Guangximen Beili, restaurant. They saunter among the China Central Place (basement of Shin 1 Caiyuanjie (92 Zaolinqianjie), Xuanwu Xibahe, Chaoyang District. (6422 8888) 重 tables dressed in military uniforms, belt- Kong Place), 81 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8397 0088 ext 7230) 采蝶轩, 宣 庆饭店, 朝阳区西坝河光熙门北里15号 ing out everything from Italian arias to District. (5969 5277) 雅点肪, 朝阳区建国路 武区菜园街1号（枣林前街92号） 中环假 Russian folk songs. You can request your 81号华贸中心地下1层B110b 日饭店 Chuan Ban Its location in the first floor favorites for RMB 50 a pop. The boozy Beijing Cook Their menu offers uninspir- of Sichuan province’s Beijing rep office vodka kebabs and the indulgent Kiev ing Shanghai classics. Daily 11am-10pm. SHANXI & SHA’ANXI fuels its reputation as the most authentic pudding– which really is a rich cheese- Nanxincang, Dongsishitiao (behind Le Sichuan cuisine in town. Reasonable cake – come highly recommended. Daily Stewed dishes from provinces well known for prices but often crowded, so expect a Fu), Dongcheng District. (6409 6728) 酷 their flavorful vinegar and noodles. 11am-11pm. 13 Puhui Nanli, Yuyuantan 客, 东城区东四十条南新仓古仓群（乐府 wait during peak dinner hours. Editor’s Nanlu (west of the Millennium Monu- 后面） Jin Yang Restaurant The first Shanxi res- choice for the “Best Sichuan” in our 2008 ment), Haidian District. (6828 3482, 6827 taurant to open up in Beijing after the Restaurant Award. Daily 7-9am, 10.30am- 7309) 基辅餐厅, 海淀区玉渊潭南路普惠 Chenghuangmiao Xiaochi Over 20 loca- revolution, this clean, comfortable res- 10pm. 5 Gongyuan Toutiao, Jianguomen- 南里13号 tions around town. Good for Shanghai taurant used to be a favorite of Lao She. nei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6512 2277 fast food any time of the day. Daily 24 ext 6101) 川办餐厅, 东城区建国门内贡 Little Birch Western Restaurant The anti- The noodles are still very impressive but hours. 51 Beisanhuan Xilu, Haidian Dis- 院头条5号 Elephant – good Russian cuisine without most people come for the signature duck trict. (6255 9446) 城隍庙小吃, 海淀区北三 (RMB 116 per duck). Daily 10.30am-2pm, the Yabao Lu glitz. With its clean diner Drum and Gong Fusion Restaurant Daily 环西路51号 5-9pm. 241 Zhushikou Xidajie, Xuanwu feel, it’s an ideal place for a quiet dinner 10am-midnight. 102 Nanluoguxiang, District. (6303 1669) 晋阳饭店, 宣武区珠市 with your comrades, or dining alone with Hujiang Xiangmanlou Very good eels Dongcheng District. (8402 4729) 锣鼓洞 口西大街241号 Anna Karenina. Daily 11am-11pm. 24 stewed in oil sauce and xiaolongbao 天, 东城区南锣鼓巷102号 Fuchengmenwai Dajie, 1/F, Jingbin Hotel, dumplings. 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 34A Dong- Made in Heaven Interesting open-style Du Men Chong This Ghost Street res- Xicheng District. (6858 2233 ext 1666) 小 sishitiao, Dongcheng District. (6403 1368) kitchen. Sit and watch the chefs concoct taurant specializes in Chongqing-style 白, 西城区阜成门外大街24号京滨饭店1层 沪江香满楼, 东城区东四十条甲34号 noodles from China, Japan and beyond. fish and ribs. Authentic and spicy! Daily Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F, Holiday Inn Temple Moscow Restaurant This one-time ball- Jade Garden Serves Shanghainese and 10am-5am. 1) 208 Dongzhimennei Dajie, of Heaven, 1 Ding’an Dongli, Fengtai room is grand, epic even, with soaring Cantonese cuisine, and Hong Kong-style Dongcheng District. (6404 4147); 2) 15-3 District. (6762 6688) 面, 丰台区定安东里 ceilings and oh-so-Soviet pillars. Moscow dim sum snacks that rival other Beijing Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng Dis- 1号中成天坛假日酒店一层 opened back in 1954, and was Beijing’s outlets, yet the flavors still lack the au- trict. (8406 2040) 独门冲, 1) 东城区东直 first foreign restaurant. Though the thenticity of the six-year-old Shanghai Noodle Loft Homestyle Shanxi dishes 门内大街208; 2) 东城区东直门内大街15-3 atmosphere recalls Tolstoy, the food is flagship. Daily 11am-11pm. 6 Jiqingli, and noodles in a posh environment. Feiteng Yuxiang Best shuizhuyu in town. a little more Gulag Archipelago but the Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6552 Try the youmian, a steamer basket full Get a balcony seat, tuck in a bib, and get Stolichnaya is reasonably priced at 8 kuai 8688) 苏浙汇, 朝阳区朝外大街吉庆里6号楼 of shotgun shell shaped noodles. Daily messy. 1) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30- per ounce. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 135 11am-10pm. 1) 3 Heping Xijie, Chaoyang Jinjiang Palace Restaurant The blanched 10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. 4/F North Xizhimenwai Dajie, in Beijing Exhibition District. (5130 9655); 2) 18 Baiziwan chicken baizhan ji comes highly recom- Bldg, The Place Shopping Center, 9 Guan- Center, Xicheng District. (6835 4454) 莫 (Soho New Town), Chaoyang District. mended. Daily 6.30-10am, 11.30am-2pm, ghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6589 5588); 斯科餐厅, 西城区西直门外大街135号北展 (6774 9950/ 5372) 面酷, 1) 朝阳区和平西 5.30-10pm. Asia Hotel, Gongti Beilu, 8 2) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10.30pm, 中心内 街3号; 2) 朝阳区百子湾18号Soho现代城 Xinzhong Xijie, Chaoyang District. (6500 Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. Chunxiu Lu, 1 Pectopah 7-01 Nanshayu Huanlu, 7788 ext 6306) 锦江府上海菜, 朝阳区工体 Paomo Guan This oasis of beautiful, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6415 Guchengcun, Houshayu Zhen, Shunyi 北路新中西街8号亚洲酒店 authentic offers an as- 3764); 3) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30- District. (8042 2197) 鲁斯兰俄式餐厅, 顺义 10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. B1/F, Lu Lu Restaurant chain serving traditional sortment of perfect, fluffy noodles with 区后沙峪镇古城村南沙峪环路7号01 a lively, traditional ambiance. The short Chengming Dasha, 2 Xizhimen Nandajie DINING Shanghai fare in a neo-classical setting. (north east corner of Xizhimen Qiao), Traktirr Pushkin Fans of the original 1) Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm. 9 Fux- stools will make you feel like a giant Xicheng District. (5190 1778); 4) Mon-Fri Traktirr need not be disappointed by ing Lu, Haidian District. (6858 3661); 2) when you get up to leave, especially if 11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10:30pm, Sat-Sun its recent closure as the managers have Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 1A Ciyunsi, you’ve had several mugs of . Daily 11am-10.30pm. Xinyuan Nanlu (opposite taken their menu of affordable Russian Chaoyang District. (6508 0101, 6508 0505) 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 53 Chaonei Nanxi- 泡 Kunlun Fandian), Chaoyang District. favorites over to the Traktirr Pushkin www.lulurest.cn 北京鹭鹭酒家东方店, 1) aojie, Dongcheng District. (6525 4639) 馍馆, 东城区朝内南小街53号 (8455 2333); 5) Mon11am-2.30pm, around the corner which now serves the 海淀区复兴路9号; 2) 朝阳区慈云寺甲1号 4.30-10pm, Tue-Sun 11am-10.30pm. 17 best of both traditional and contempo- Xian Bai Wei Madam Wang whips up the Zhichun Lu, Haidian District. (8231 1286) rary Russian cuisine. Don’t miss the pick- Mei Mansion Converted courtyard done best in town at this friendly www.ftyx.com 沸腾鱼乡, 1) 朝阳区光华 led cherry tomatoes and RMB 20 Russian up to look like a sophisticated circa-1930s Sha’anxi snack joint. Daily 11am-10pm. 路9号世贸天阶中心北楼?4层; 2) 朝阳区工 beer. Daily 11am-midnight. 5-15 Dongzhi- Shanghai salon. Serves up delicate dishes 76 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng Dis- 体北路1号春秀路; 3) 西城区西直门南大街 mennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8407 with impressive prices to match. Daily trict. (6402 7070) 鲜百味, 东城区雍和宫 2号成铭大厦二楼(西直门桥东南角); 4) 朝 8158, 6403 1896) 彼得堡俄餐厅, 东城区东 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 24 Daxi- 大街76号 阳区新源南路佳亿时尚广场旁; 5) 海淀区 直门内大街5-15号 angfeng Hutong (South bank of Houhai), Xicheng District. (6612 6847) 梅府家宴, Xi’an Fanzhuang Hand-torn bits of hard 知春路17号 White Nights The food at White Nights 西城区后海南沿大翔凤胡同24号 bread soaked in a hearty broth of lamb Fu Ku Sichuan cuisine with a modern remains true to the spirit of Mother stock. A no-nonsense dive where you twist, on the northwest bank of Hou- Russia. Get your ruble’s worth with suc- Puyue Renjia Tucked down a sidestreet, come for the food but stay for the old- hai. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 4A Binhe culent peppercorn beef tenderloin ac- this may be one of the undiscovered school service. Daily 10.30am-10pm. Hutong, Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng companied by a working man’s serving gems of the Sanyuan Qiao area. Cordial 20 Xinjiekou Nandajie (across from the District. (6402 4093) www.fukuns.com 福 of creamy . The service waitstaff dish up fresh, flavorful Shang- Xinjiekou Baihuo Shangchang), Xicheng 库, 西城区德内大街滨河胡同甲4号 however, could induce discontent among hainese cuisine in a spacious and modern environment. Large, semi-enclosed tables District. (6618 1476) 西安饭庄, 西城区新街 the masses. Daily 10.30am-midnight. 13A Gold Barn Reserve in advance for a genu- near the windows provide privacy as 口南大街20号（新街口百货商场对面） Beizhong Jie (off Dongzhimennei Dajie), ine home-cooked Sichuan meal. 1) Daily well as lots of room for the many dishes Dongcheng District. (8402 9595) 白夜西 Xi’an Su Huang Ming Chi Tasty home- 10.30am-1.30am. 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, guests are sure to order. Daily 10.30am- 餐, 东城区东直门内大街北中街甲13号 style foods in a no-frills environment. Chaoyang District. (6463 7240); 2) Daily 10.30pm. 6 Dongfang Donglu, off Xi- Try the biang biang mian or the classic 10am-late. Sanlitun Beixiaojie (south of aoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8448 8800) rou jia mo. Daily 11am-10pm. 19 Ganluy- 浦月人家, 朝阳区霄云路东方东路6号 the original store), Chaoyang District. SHANDONG uan (southeast corner of Qingnian Lu), (8454 0264); 3) Daily 11am-2am. 52 Sanli- Light food characterized by the use of shallots Sincere Shanghai Restaurant Understated Chaoyang District. (8578 2935) 西安苏皇名 tun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6502 5142) and garlic emphasizing fragrance and freshness. upscale dining hall offering everything 吃, 朝阳区甘露园19号青年路南口东南角 金谷仓, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号; 2) 朝 Big portions, and because of its long coastline, seafood is prominent. from Sichuan to sashimi has an emphasis 阳区三里屯北小街总店往南30米; 3) 朝阳区 on Shanghainese and Cantonese fare. SICHUAN 三里屯南路52号 An Die An Niang Shandong eatery at Daily 11am-9.30pm. 5/F, LG Twin Towers, Hong Jing Yu The original spicy fish Chaoyang Park West Gate serves great 12 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang Dis- Distinguished by its tongue-numbingly spicy

that’smags 120Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comOctober 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 (shuizhuyu) shop in Beijing. Clean and wait staff. Voted “Best Sichuan” in our 阳大街20号联合大厦五层; 4) 朝阳区和平里 and pho at this homey neighborhood res- nicely lit. Daily 11am-10.30pm. Bldg 14, 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 南口国家林业局对面; 5) 西城区复兴门百盛 taurant.Like the food, the decor is simple Guangximen Beili, Chaoyang District. 11am-11pm. 2/F Manhattan CNT Build- 购物中心6层; 6) 朝阳区东三环北路丙2号天 and friendly. Daily 11.30am-10.30pm. B1 (6420 4776) 红京鱼, 朝阳区光熙门北里 ing Beijing (south of Swissotel Hotel), 元港中心A座3层（三元东桥北侧） Jianguomen Nanjie (Jinlong Hot Spring 14楼 Dongcheng District. (8528 2331); 2) Daily Apartments east gate), Dongcheng Dis- Yu Xin Real Sichuanese recommend 11am-10pm. BB88 1/F, Oriental Plaza, 1 trict. (6527 8887) 俏怡庐, 东城区建国门南 this as the most authentic place in Kuan Xiangzi Kuan Xiangzi offers Si- Dong Chang’an Dajie, Dongcheng Dis- 大街乙1号 （金龙温泉公寓东门内） town. Scitech branch is always packed. chuan-themed sifangcai that the owner trict. (8518 6971); 3) Daily 11am-11pm. 1) Daily 11am-10pm. 5A Xingfu Yicun of the restaurant enjoys cooking for 3/F, Pacific Century Place, Gongti Beilu, Chen Fu Ji Purple tablecloths inspired by Xili, Chaoyang District. (6415 8168); 2) friends at home. Don’t miss the home- Chaoyang District. (6539 3502); 4) Daily the Singaporean orchid and Chinese food Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm 5-10pm, Sat-Sun mulled plum wine. Daily 10.30am- 11am-10pm. 7-1, 7 Huayuan Lu, Xidan with a Sing’ flair. You’ll have no problem 10am-11pm. Shizhang Hotel, 2 Huixin 2.30pm, 4.30-11pm. 306 Dongsi Beidajie, (west of Bank of China Tower), Xicheng navigating the menu as it’s in English, 宽巷子, Nanli, Chaoyang District. (6497 6277); 3) Dongcheng District. (6400 3096) District. (5851 8498/9); 5) Daily 11am- Chinese and Japanese. Daily 10am- 东城区东四北大街306号 Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm 5-10pm, Sat-Sun 10pm. 2/F, West Wing, China World 10pm. 2/F, Bldg A, Winterless Center, 1 10am-11pm. 1/F, Chang’an Grand Thea- Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5100 Kuxia Yizu Specializes in shrimp, usually tre, 75 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng 陈福记, 朝阳区西大望路1号温特莱 Chaoyang District. (6505 0809); 6) Daily 1786) of the spicy variety. Sample the Sichuan District. (6517 1012); 4) Sat-Sun 10am- 中心 A座2层 11am-10pm. Across from the Interna- shrimp, Leshan spicy shrimp or 11pm. 7/F, Scitech Tower, 111 Xidan tional Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6518 the oddly named “Sex and the City” Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6618 3918); Double Double Restaurant and Bar The 7603); 7) Daily 11am-11pm. Kerry Centre (spicy crawfish). Daily 11am-2pm, 5- 5) Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm 5-10pm, Sat- menu draws from the flavor palate of Mall, North B1, Chaoyang District. (8529 11pm. Dongsisitiao Hutong, Dongsi Bei- Sun 10am-11pm. 1A Xiyangwei Hutong, Singaporean, Taiwanese, and Shanghai 9458); 8) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 68 Anli dajie, Dongcheng District. (6400 8499) 酷 Kuanjie, Dongcheng District. (6405 6398); cuisines, with excellent beef ribs and Lu, Sunshine Plaza, East door, Chaoyang 虾逸族, 东城区东四北大街东四四条胡同 6) Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm 5-10pm, Sat-Sun vegetable curry. Plus bar and karaoke on District. (6495 1201); 9) Daily 11am-10pm. 10am-11pm. 1/F, Jingtai Bldg, 24 Jian- the first floor. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30- Lin’s Kitchen Owned by the same people 1/F, Henderson Shopping Mall Center, guomenwai Dajie, 100m west of Scitech 9.30pm (bar and karaoke, 9pm-4am). 16 behind the Noodle Loft, Lin’s serves up Dongcheng District. (6518 7603); 10) Shopping Centre, Chaoyang District. Nongzhanguan Beilu, Chaoyang District. surprising Sichuan fusion cuisine, in styl- Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F Tower A Raycom (6515 6588) 渝信, 1) 朝阳区幸福一村西 (6593 8911) 迪迪, 朝阳区农展馆北路16号 ishly modern surroundings. Daily 11am- Info-Tech Park, 2 Kexue Nanlu, Haidian 里甲5号; 2) 朝阳区惠新南里2号院市长之 10pm. 20 Xidawang Lu (next to Noodle District. (8286 1698); 11) Daily 11am- Java and Yangon This bright, colorful 家宾馆内; 3) 东城区建国门内大街7号长安 Loft), Chaoyang District. (8777 5855) 林家 10pm. 1/F Shuncheng Hotel, 16 Financial restaurant is the first to serve Burmese 大戏院首层; 4) 西城区西单北大街111号 小馆餐厅, 朝阳区西大望路20号 Street, Xicheng District. (6622 8989); 12) cuisine in Beijing, also offers Indonesian 西单赛特广场7楼; 5) 东城区宽街西扬威胡 Daily 11am-10pm. 4/F, Oriental Kenzo fare. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm, 4.30- Longshun Yuan Mala Xiangguo Long Shun 同甲一号; 6) 朝阳区建国门外大街24号京 Square, 21 Dongzhimenwai Zhongjie, 10.30pm. Sanlitun Xiwujie, Chaoyang Yuan’s knack for impossibly potent spice 泰大厦1层 (southeast corner of Dongzhimenqiao), District. (8451 7489) 朝阳区三里屯西五街 has won it a devoted following. Calling Dongcheng District. (8447 6171) 俏江南, ahead is recommended. Daily 9am- Zhu Yu Fang Since opening its first venue Kafe Peranakan Malaysia’s eclectic gas- 1) 东城区首创大厦2层(港澳中心瑞士酒店 midnight. 1) 1 Huayuan Heyin Zhonglu, near Tsinghua University in 2003, Zhu Yu tronomy mirrors its multiculturalism, en- 南侧); 2) 东城区东长安街1号东方广场地 Wangjing(Near Guangshun Beidajie), Fang has expanded to seven branches compassing Peranakan (Straits Chinese), 下1层BB88; 3) 朝阳区工体北路太平洋百货 Chaoyang District. (6473 3452); 2) 1/F, all over Beijing. Serving up traditional Indian and Malay cuisine. Kafe Perana- 3层; 4) 西城区华远路7号7-1（西单中国银 Tianxia Binguan, 8A Zhongguancun Chongqing roast fish (kaoyu) available in kan captures this variety, for example 行总部西测）; 5) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号 Nandajie, Haidian District. (6213 0489); three different flavors, the most popular with its re-inventions such as banana, 国贸西楼2层; 6) 朝阳区国际饭店对面; 7) 3) Eastern side of Anhuili, Yayuncun, branch is on a little hutong just opposite sausage and mayonnaise wraps. Daily 朝阳区嘉里商场B1北侧; 8) 朝阳区安立路 Chaoyang District. (6481 0510) 龙顺园麻辣 the Oriental Plaza. Reservations are a 10am-midnight. 17 Kuntai International 68号漂亮阳光广场东侧门; 9) 东城区恒基 香锅, 1) 朝阳区望京花园河荫中路东1号(近 must or you risk being turned away at Center, Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. 中心商场首层西南; 10) 海淀区中关村融科 广顺北大街); 2) 海淀区中关村南大街甲8号 the door. Daily 11am-1.30pm, 5-9.30pm. (5879 0370) 阿琊汉餐吧, 朝阳区朝外大厦 资讯中心A座北侧(海淀区科学院南路2号); 天厦宾馆1层; 3) 朝阳区亚运村安慧里东（ Beijige Santiao, Dongcheng District. 昆泰国际公寓南侧17号 11) 西城区金融大街甲16号顺成饭店首层(平 北辰购物中心东） (6522 2335) 竹鱼坊, 东城区北极阁三条 安大厦东侧对面顺成酒店南门); 12) 东城 Lau Pa Sak This Singaporean outlet serves Mala Youhuo (Spice Spirit) Imaginatively 区东直门外中街21号东方银座广场4层(东直 indoors: noodles, satay and decorated chain of restaurants catering 门桥东南角) SOUTHEAST ASIAN more. Try their condensed milk coffee. to a young, affluent crowd. Stick to the Chili crabs, black pepper crabs and drunken Daily 11am-11pm. Xindong Lu (opposite Spring Trees Restaurant This pleasant (extremely good) Sichuan staple dishes. prawns. A well-rounded representation of Canadian Embassy), Chaoyang District. courtyard-inspired Sichuan restaurant of- Reservations recommended. 1) Daily Southeast Asian delectables. (6417 0952) 老吧刹, 朝阳区新东路加拿大 fers rustic chic, with excellent service and 11am-midnight. 3/F, Sky Plaza, Dongzhi- 使馆对面 prices that won’t break the bank, but Asia Bistro With lofty ceilings and filled menwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8460 the offerings are inconsistent. Stick to with light, the Asia Bistro is a lively, 8558); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 7/F, Grand Malacca Legend This elaborate Malaysian server recommendations. Daily 10.30am- entertaining venue for all day dining, Pacific Mall, 133 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng restaurant boasts serene water views and 10.30pm. 18 Cheniandian Hutong, dishing up everything from gourmet District. (8265 6688); 3) Daily 11am- zesty Southeast Asian cuisine. Also of- Dongcheng District. (6406 9521) 早春二 snacks to healthy meals around the clock. 10.30pm. West gate of the Taiyang Yuan fers catering services and delivery in the 月, 东城区车辇店胡同18号 Daily 6am-midnight. Lobby, JW Marriott Shunyi area. Daily 11am-10pm. On the Xiaoqu, Dazhong Si, Haidian District. Hotel 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, 麻辣诱 banks of Luoma lake, Houshayu, Shunyi (8211 9966) www.spicespirit.com Very Sichuan Restaurant Traditional Chaoyang District. (5908 8995) 朝阳区建国 惑, 1) 东城区东直门外大街天恒大厦3层(东 District. (8049 8902) 马六甲传奇, 顺义区后 lajiao-based delicacies as well as more 路83号JW万豪酒店 沙峪镇罗马湖畔 方银座东); 2) 西城区西单北大街133号君太 inventive variations all served up in a 百货7层; 3) 海淀区大钟寺太阳园小区西门 suitably un-Sichuanese, post-modern Awana Partly owned by the Malaysian Nan Ye Tang Set inside a hidden court- setting. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. B1/F, Tourism Board, Awana is stylishly de- DINING Shu Area Legend Although it’s owned yard, this modern Southeast Asian Bldg I, e-Tower, 11 Zhongguancun Dajie, signed and offers a good variety of typi- by a movie star, the main attraction restaurant is one culinary journey to Haidian District. (5162 7878) 川流不息, 海 cal Malaysian dishes. Awana manages to here is the spicy fish (lazi yu), a brothy undiscovered senses with great service, 淀区中关村大街11号数码大厦I座B1层 shine through the mediocrity that is most bubbling cauldron of grass carp (caoyu) dreamy atmosphere, and fresh food- of Nürenjie. Daily 11am-11pm. 32 Tianze stuff flown in from Yunnan. Set dinner fillets served over a fire. Daily 11am- Wan Li Regional dishes from Sichuan, Lu, Xingba Lu, Nuren Jie, Chaoyang Dis- menus only (RMB 160, 260, 360, 460, 560 10pm. Xingba Lu (across from Nuren Jie), Guangdong and Chaozhou all feature in trict. (6462 0004) 阿瓦娜, 朝阳区星吧路 depending on content with reservations Chaoyang District. (8454 3276) 蜀地传说, this lush hotel restaurant. Daily 11.30am- 天泽路32号 made a day in advance). 59 Dongsishi- 朝阳区女人街斜对面星吧路 2.30pm, 5-10pm. Renaissance Hotel, 36 tiao, Dongcheng District. (6406 0945) 楠 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 Boat Quay Restaurant and Cafe Boat Shuguo Yanyi Upscale entertainment 烨堂, 东城区东四十条59号 9999 ext 3131) 万丽轩中餐厅, 朝阳区霄云 Quay has relocated from Chunxiu Lu restaurant with more neon lights than 路36号国航万丽酒店 to the Lido area where it continues to Las Vegas. This Sichuan place has shows Nyonya Kitchen at offer Singaporean favorites in air-condi- its finest, and if you don’t know what every night including face-changing, Xinchuan Mianguan When it’s too hot tioned comfort. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, that is, no problem. The owners seek classical music performances, and tra- for an appetite, try Xinchuan’s cold noo- 6pm-10.30pm. 2/F, Bldg 3, 3 Jiuxianqiao to instruct and offer up spices and ditional dances. The food is good but dles. The chewy noodles are doused in a Shangye Lu, Chaoyang District. (6431 curry pastes fresh from Malaysia. Daily you’re mainly paying for atmosphere. sweet, slightly spicy, very peanut-y sauce 9852) 驳船码头, 朝阳区酒仙桥商业街3号 11am-9pm. Across from Gaojiayuan 1) Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F, Zhongqingyou that is simply addictive. Daily 6am-10pm. 楼2层1号 Middle School, opposite the Lido Hotel, Dasha, Donger huan, Dongcheng District. 14 Xinjiekou Nandajie, Xicheng District. Chaoyang District. (6433 7377) 娘惹厨房, (5815 6122/6133); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 新川面馆, 西城区新街口南 Cafe Sambal Authentic up-market Malay (6618 2452) 朝阳区高家园中学丽都饭馆对面 2,3/F, Panjinsong Dasha, Jinsong Qiao, 大街14号 food in a lovely courtyard. Voted “Best Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (8737 Malaysian/Singapore” in our 2007 Reader Purple Haze Bistro Live jazz (on Yuxiang Renjia Consistently good Sichua- 6566/6568); 3) Daily 10am-10pm. 5/F Fu- Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-midnight. Wednesday nights) accompanies superb nese food in a pleasantly rustic-themed lite Dasha, Fulite Shangyie Jie, Huangsi 43 Doufuchi Hutong (just east of Jiugu- Southeast Asian food, in a swanky yet environment. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. Dajie, Xicheng District. (8223 1888) 蜀国 lou Dajie), Xicheng District. (6400 4875) comfortable environment that feels more 1200m east of the Xisanqi Huandao, 演义, 1) 东城区东二环交通商务区中青旅大 西城区豆腐池胡同43号(旧鼓楼大街往东走) New York than Beijing. Daily 11-1am. Rm Haidian District. (6271 3963); 2) Daily 厦二层; 2) 朝阳区东三环劲松桥畔劲松大厦 201, Bldg 3, China View, corner of Gongti 2/3层; 3) 西城区黄寺大街福利特商业街福 10.30am-10.30pm. Stall 1011, Bldg 4, Cafe Sambal Urban A major upgrade on Cafe Sambal, the high ceilings and nar- Dong and Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6501 利特大厦第五层 Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, 紫苏庭, 朝阳区工体东路丙2号中国红 row dining halls of this new sister venue 9345) Chaoyang District. (5869 0653); 3) Daily 街3号楼201室 The Source Sichuan food served in a 11am-10.30pm. 20 Chaoyang Dajie, 5/F are decked out with Ming-style furniture quaint interior. If the weather is fine, you Lianhe Dasha, Chaoyang District. (6588 and comfortable white sofas. They do Singaporean Secrets The eclectic décor can eat in the breezy courtyard set be- 3841); 4) Daily 10am-10pm. Hepingli all the Malaysian classics with a special seemes to be influenced by the mixture neath an ancient date tree, amid rustling Nankou, across from the Guojia Linye Ju, emphasis on seafood. Editor’s choice for of Southeast Asian and Indian dishes. bamboo stalks. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-11pm. Chaoyang District. (8422 0807); 5) Daily “Best Southeast Asian” in our 2008 Res- There is a broad selection and the staff 14 Banchang Hutong (next door to the 10am-10pm. 6/F Parkson Shopping Cent- taurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-11.30pm. are helpful. Daily 10am-10pm. B142, The Lusongyuan Hotel) Nanluoguxiang, er, Fuxingmen, Xicheng District. (6602 Shop 6, Phoenix Xintiandi, Shuguang Xili, Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. Kuanjie, Dongcheng District. (6400 3736) 3706); 6) Daily 11am-10pm. 3/F, Bldg A, Chaoyang District. (5866 8538) 朝阳区曙光 (6587 1334) 新唐, 朝阳区光华路9号世贸 都江源, 东城区宽街南锣鼓巷板厂胡同14号 TYG Center, 2C Dongsanhuan Beilu(North 西里凤凰新天地6号商铺 天阶B142 of Sanyuan Dongqiao), Chaoyang Dis- South Beauty Upscale Sichuan cuisine Cheer Thai and Vietnamese Food Fans of trict. (8441 7068) 渝乡人家, 1) 海淀区西 The Niah Quality Malaysian food at rea- served in many locations. Fans love the both Vietnamese and Thai cuisine will re- 三旗环岛向东1200米路南; 2) 朝阳区东三环 sonable prices in an elegant setting. Try spicy, numbing food and the gorgeous joice at being able to order green curry 中路39号建外Soho4号楼1011; 3) 朝阳区朝 the Thai and curry

that’smags Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005121 mee noodles. Daily 10am-10pm. Unit 2, lab. Expect all of your dipping sauces to Danshui Serving up popular Taiwanese THAI Bldg 7, Lakeview Place, Dragon Bay Villa, be doled out of beakers and pipettes. dishes such as “tian-bu-la” and o-a-chian Fresh ingredients often using , lemon- Shunyi District. (8042 2263) 旎亚那, 顺义 This steakhouse serves mean cuts and as well as traditional street foods. Great grass and coconut milk. Spicy. See Indian and Vi- 区后沙峪镇沙浴环路7号楼2单元 delicate meats. 20 kinds of mustard, salt for a family meal. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, etnamese listings for additional Thai choices. and pepper available. Daily 6am-11pm. 5.30-9.30pm. 6A Shunhuang Lu, Sunhe Traders Cafe With a typical hotel a la 2/F The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xiny- Xiang, Chaoyang District. (8459 1688) 淡 Baan Chokdee Authentic Thai home carte menu and a sprawling buffet what uan Nan Road, Chaoyang District. (5922 水复式餐厅, 朝阳区孙河乡，顺黄路甲6号 cooked dishes served in a comfortable, makes Traders stand apart from the rest 8888) 朝阳区新源南路1号 relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. of the hotel crowd is the quality of the Fanqian Fanhou Offers tasty Taiwanese Tue-Sun: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. Singaporean and on of- Pullman Steak Perfect for a date or a homestyle favorites. Daily 10am-10pm. 12 Luodong Lu, Luogezhuang, Houshayu, fer. Standouts include Hainanese chicken business lunch, Pullman serves up nicely A13 Warehouse Complex, Nanxincang, Shunyi District. (139 1176 0654) 泰家, 顺 rice, laksa, and nasi lemak, but watch presented, affordable French cooking in Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (6409 义区后沙峪罗各庄罗东路12号 out for the high hotel prices. Daily 6am- a classy atmosphere. The imperial steak 6510) 饭前饭后, 东城区东四十条南新仓 11pm. Traders Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai (RMB 2,888) is an opulent cut of prime 古仓群A13 Banana Leaf Some have described it as Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2277 ext rib that serves ten people. Daily 11am- Disney on speed, still somewhere amidst 35) 三江咖啡厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号 2.30pm, 5-10pm. Stall 109, Bldg 3, China Golden Spoons Taiwanese Food If you a river crawling with fake alligators, long 国贸饭店内 View, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. like Bellagio, then you’ll like this place tail boats and overflowing with exotic (8587 1055) 菩蔓牛排, 朝阳区工体东路中 too. Crystal chandeliers and velvet plush plastic fruits, lies the answer to your The Yard This sister restaurant of Nyonya 国红街3号楼109室 chairs overlooking décor with great Thai food cravings. Daily 11am-11pm. Kitchen oozes elegance and charm. Its tasting dishes and an extensive desert 1) Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang menu satisfies even the most traditional Steak Exchange As the name indicates, menu all at a reasonable price. Daily District. (6506 8855); 2) Inside Sanyuan of Malaysian palates. With service as this restaurant serves up a wide variety 11am-11pm. 5/F South Place, The Place, Dongqiao (on the west side, opposite refined as the setting, this is a truly of steaks in a comfortable and relaxed 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 Jingxin Dasha), Chaoyang District. (6460 affordable culinary pleasure. Tue-Sun atmosphere. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30- 1472) 金汤匙私房菜, 朝阳区光华路9号世贸 2339); 3) 2/F, Finance Center, Zhongguan- 11am-10pm. 3 Kaifa Jie, Xi Baixinzhuang, 10pm. Intercontinental Hotel, 11 Finan- 天阶南街5层 cun Shopping Center, 58 Beisihuan, Haid- Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8049 9449) 庭 cial Street, Xicheng District. (5852 5888 蕉叶, 1) 朝阳区 Home Sweet Home The decor is simple, ian District. (5986 3666) 院餐厅, 顺义区后沙峪西白辛庄开发街3号 ext 5916) 西城区金融街11号洲际酒店 工体北路4号院内凯富酒店后; 2) 朝阳区三 but the flavors are vigorous, with excel- 元东桥内侧西边， 京信大厦对面; 3) 海淀 The Grange The menu showcases prime lent traditional Taiwan dishes such as o-a- 区北四环路58号中关村广场金融中心商业2楼 SPANISH cuts of premium quality Australian beef, chian, three cup chicken and Taiwanese Olive-oil inspired seafood, paellas and beautiful grilled or roasted, as well as succulent sausage. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10.30pm. Lan Na Thai A suave Thai eatery decked jamon serrano. regional steak specials and the freshest 235 Chaoyangmennei Xiaojie, Chaoyang out with a collection of authentic South- selection of seafood. A wide range of District. (6522 9889) 小城故事, 朝阳区朝阳 east Asian artifacts, serving good quality, Agua Daily noon-2pm, 6.30-10.30pm. wines by the glass, including the premi- 门内小街235号 classic Thai dishes at expensive prices. Legation Quarter, 23 Qianmen Dongda- um vintage “Penfolds Grange” selection, Daily noon-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 26 宣武区前 jie, Xuanwu District. (6559 6266) are available. 1920s style cocktail lounge Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang 门东大街23号 area and private dining room also avail- District. (6551 6788) 朝阳区工体南路东 Ashandi Typical Spanish cuisine in a small able. Daily 5.30-11pm. 2/F, Westin Beijing 草园26号 bistro setting. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6- Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang 朝阳区新源 Lemongrass Thai and Indian Restaurant 11pm. 168 Xinzhong Jie (opposite north District. (5922 8888 ext 8109) 南路1号，朝阳威斯汀大酒店2层 Their RMB 38 lunch buffet with Thai and gate of Workers’ Gymnasium), Chaoyang Indian dishes keeps the crowds coming. 阿山蒂, 朝阳区新中街 District. (6416 6231) Daily 10am-11pm. 1) 1/F, Jinzhiqiao Da- 168号工人体育馆北门对面 TAIWAN sha, 1A Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang Light, sweet dishes that use ginger and basil District. (6500 3855); 2) 17 Jianguomen- prominently. Includes seafood, small dishes wai Dajie, behind the Friendship Store, and snacks. Chaoyang District. (6591 3100, 6586 3150) 柠檬叶泰印餐厅, 1) 朝阳区建国门外大街甲 Alexander Creek Park Healthy, holistic 1号金之桥大厦1层; 2) 朝阳区建国门外大街 Taiwanese fare that is MSG free. Daily 17号友谊商店后 10am-10pm. 203 Jixiangli, Chaowai, Chaoyang District. (6552 5296) 鼎溪园, 朝 Lantung This three floor bar, lounge 阳区朝外吉祥里203号 and restaurant is a breezy retreat dur- Shinyeh Recently renovated to appeal ing the day for some spicy Thai cuisine. Bellagio Voted “Best Late Night Dining” to a more modest crowd, the food here But by night the large lakeside seat- in our 2007 Reader Restaurant Awards. is authentic Taiwanese food with im- ing and plush couches is perfect for a Moneyed hipsters satisfy their midnight ported foodstuff from the island itself. drink or two. Daily 10.30-2am. Solana, 6 munchies at this hip, Taiwanese eatery. Check out the seasonal dishes and drinks Chaoyang Gongyuan Xili, Chaoyang Dis- Don’t miss the stunning shaved ice des- as well. 1) Daily 11am-10pm. Bldg 4 trict. (5905 6213) 棠, 朝阳区朝阳公园西 serts. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Xinzhongguancun Dasha, 19 zhongguan- 路六号蓝色港湾商业区 Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. cun Dajie, Haidian District. (8248 6288); (6530 5658); 2) Daily 11am-5am. 6 Gongti 2) Daily 11.30am-3pm, 5.30pm- midnight. Little Bangkok Thai food at very afford- Xilu, south of the Gongti 100 Bowling 6 Gongti Xilu (ground floor of the Gongti able prices. Simple décor and homey MARE Nice atmosphere. Go for tapas Alley, Chaoyang District. (6551 3533); 3) atmosphere. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 35 every day and paella on weekends. Both 100 bowling alley), Chaoyang District. Daily 11am-4am. 35 Xiaoyun Lu, beside 欣叶, 1) 海淀区中关村大街 Xingba Lu, Chaoyang District. (8690 2382) English and Spanish menu available. (6552 5066) Kiss Disco, Chaoyang District. (8451 9988); 19号新中关大厦4楼; 2) 朝阳区工体西路6号 小曼谷, 朝阳区星吧路35号 Daily noon-midnight. 1) 1/F, e-Tower, 12C 4) Daily 11am-2am. Bldg 4, Area 2 Anhui (工体100一层) Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6595 Beili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. (6489 Lotus Root Tasty Southeast Asian fa- 4178/2890, [email protected], 4300) 鹿港小镇, 1) 朝阳区建国路87号新光 Taipei Gu Zao Wei Satisfying Taiwan- vorites with a coffee and bar menu. Ele- [email protected]); 2) 14 Xin- 天地6层; 2) 朝阳区工体西路6号(工体100南 ese food at a reasonable price. Daily gant and intimate. Daily 10am-midnight. dong Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 1459, 边); 3) 朝阳区霄云路35号; 4) 朝阳区亚运 10.30am-10.30pm. B2-N202 China World 29, 32 Yandai Xiejie, Xicheng District. 6416 5431, [email protected], 村安慧北里2区4号楼(炎黄艺术馆斜对面) Shopping Center, 1 Jianguomen Waida- (6407 7857, 8401 5544) 莲花, 西城区烟袋 DINING [email protected]) 古老海西餐厅, jie, Chaoyang District. (6505 1551) 台北古 斜街29，32号 1) 朝阳区光华路丙12号数码01大厦1层; 2) Bobo Another late-night Taiwanese res- 早味, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城B2楼 Phrik Thai The patrons’ exclamations of 朝阳区新东路14号 taurant is added to the Gongti Xilu mix. NB202铺(近溜冰场) Wait staff dress like Sailor Moon and the delight tell you all you need to know. Saffron Tue-Sun Noon-2.30pm (lunch), retro decor looks like Austin Power’s liv- Favorite dishes include the papaya and 2-6pm (coffee/deserts), 6-10.30pm (din- ing room. Somewhat odd, but the kitsch TANJIA cucumber salads, the red, green and yel- ner). 64 Wudaoying Hutong(150m west complements its competent Taiwanese low curries, the and the spicy Invented by an official of the Qing dynasty. tom yang kung soup. The restaurant is of Vineyard Café), Dongcheng District. offerings. Daily 11am-5am. 3/F, Coco Uses only the finest ingredients with cooking (8404 4909) http://blog.sina.com.cn/m/ Club, 8 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. styles derived from Guangdong cuisine. Notable busy but you can usually get a table. yaoyang 藏红花, 东城区安定门五道营胡同 (6551 8637) 情调餐厅, 朝阳区工体西路8号 dishes include chicken with mushrooms and Outdoor seating is available when 64号院(安定门桥东南角) Coco酒吧3楼 duck with crab. weather permits. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. The Gateway Bldg, 10 Ya- Tapas Spanish Bar and Restaurant Enjoy Charmant Mirror chunks help brighten Fushan Expensive but classic Tanjia cui- bao Lu (across from the Bank of China), Spanish snacks (tapas) with your cocktails up this restaurant’s chic red-walled inte- sine. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 1/F Kuntai Chaoyang District. (8561 5236) 泰辣椒餐 at this hacienda-cum-restaurant. Daily rior, as does the delicious aroma of the Hotel Huilongguan, Changping District. 厅, 朝阳区雅宝路10号凯威大厦一楼 10am-midnight. 2/F, Nali Mall, Sanlitun served here – try the (8179 5588 ext 6071) 府膳, 昌平区回龙观 Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 8038/7946) black pepper beef (RMB 28) or 昆泰大酒店1层 Pink Loft Awarded “outstanding Thai” in 达帕世, 朝阳区三里屯路那里服装市场2层 Reader Restaurant Awards for three years garlic stir-fried dragon beans (RMB 26). Tanfu Cuisine Restaurant Looks like it That strange contraption of glass test running. Pink Loft offers a flamboyant was invented by an official of the Qing setting for authentic Thai food. In ad- tubes in the corner is a cold-drip coffee dynasty on crack. The menu matches the STEAKHOUSES machine, which brews up an incredible dition to the standard beers and drinks, decor in terms of opulence, definitely they have a long wine list and a RMB CRU Steakhouse The sleek, warm design cup of iced coffee. Local delivery avail- more for the budding dakuan than the of the JW Marriott’s steak restaurant is able. Daily 11am-4am. Chaoyang Park 48 set business lunch menu. Daily 11am- budget diner. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 1am. 6 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. reflective of the rich, refined cuts served West Gate, inside the No. 8 Apartments, 2 Guangdongdian Nanjie (around the 小城故事, (6506 8811) 粉酷, 朝阳区三里屯南路6号 up by its open kitchen. Steaks range Chaoyang District. (6593 8888) corner from the Kerry Centre), Chaoyang 朝阳区朝阳公园西门八号公馆内 from RMB 108-360. Daily 11.30am-2pm, District. (6586 5086) 谭氏官府菜酒楼, 朝阳 Purple Haze Thai cuisine served amongst 6-10pm. 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel, 83 Jian- Da Cheng Jia (Goody House) This conven- 区关东店南街2号旺座中心北楼西配楼 purple hues. Books, coffee and wi-fi cre- guo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang ience store serves up doujiang and great ate the perfect atmosphere for a lazy af- District. (5908 8530) 朝阳区建国路83号 Tanjia Restaurant The home of Tanjia breakfasts. It is also a popular place for ternoon. They’ve expanded and opened JW万豪酒店2层 cuisine. Government-sanctioned gourmet a new branch in China View Mall. Voted late night snacks. Daily 24hrs. Corner of eats worth their weight in gold ingots. Grange From the leather chairs to the Xindong Lu and Gongti Beilu (behind “Best Southeast Asian” in our 2008 Read- 11.30am-2pm, 6-9pm. 33 Chang’an Jie, er Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-1am. dark finish smack of a 1920s wine bar, Jingkelong), Chaoyang District. (6416 7/F, Bldg C, Beijing Hotel, Dongcheng 大成家, 朝阳区新东路与工体北路交 Opposite the north gate of the Workers’ Grange has successfully incorporated 4757) District. (6513 7766 ext 1389) 谭家菜, 东 Gatsby-style with experimental chemistry 叉口（京客隆的后边） Stadium (in the small alley behind the 城区长安街33号北京饭店C座7层 ICBC Bank), Chaoyang District. (6413

that’smags 122Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comOctober 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 0899, 8774 6387) 紫苏庭, 朝阳区工体北门 TIBETAN Elaine’s Vegetarian Restaurant and Bar ian dishes. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 30A Gao- 对面胡同工商银行后 Elaine’s quaint little garden supplies liangqiao Lu (inside the Meijuan Hotel), Features mutton and yak meat in a variety generous portions of Chinese vegetar- Haidian District. (6225 5792); 2) 18A Da- Serve the People Casual and relaxing, this of cooking styles as well as the barley-based tsampa. ian fare. The imitation meat dishes fosi Dongjie (in an unmarked hutong one popular spot is good for some no-frill tra- are popular with both vegetarian and block north of Qianliang Hutong, which ditional Thai food. Daily 11am-10.30pm. Ganglamedo Contemporary and classic non-vegetarian diners. Daily 10am-late. is directly north of Sanlian Bookstore 1 Sanlitun Xiwujie (next to Athena), take on traditional Tibetan food. Try the Walk 800m along the banks of Luoma on Meishuguan Dongjie), Dongcheng 为人民服 Chaoyang District. (8454 4580) “eight prosperity symbols,” tsampa, and Lake, 100m North of Luoma Roundabout, District. (6400 8941) 静思素食坊, 1) 海淀 务, 朝阳区三里屯西五街1号 yak steak. For great Tibetan food, this Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8048 5088) 素 区高梁桥路甲30号(梅苑饭店大院内); 2) 东 Siam Breeze Beautifully decorated place deserves a visit. Daily 9am-2am. 1/F, 心小筑, 顺义区后沙峪镇罗马环岛向北100米 城区大佛寺东街甲18号(美术馆东街三联书店 with dark wood furnishings, this Thai Great Hyatte Int’l Apartments, 38 Zaoy- 左转, 沿罗马湖畔800米 北,钱粮胡同北边小区) restaurant provides decent food in an ing Beili, Chaoyang District. (6592 3159) 冈拉梅朵, 朝阳区 Gongdelin Faux meat items like vegetar- Tianchu Miaoxiang Tucked away in area lacking Thai options. Daily 11am- www.ganglademo.com 枣营北里38号海悦名门公寓1号 ian “pork” balls and BBQ “lamb” kebabs Wudaokou, this pleasant place offers 10pm. 29 Chengfu Lu (northeast corner with cumin are just some of the treats on mock meat versions of classic and more of Wudaokou light rail station), Haidian Gesangmedo Enjoy buttery yak fare at the menu at this spacious and comfy two- unusual Chinese fare, as well as select 泰之风, 海淀区成府路 District. (6239 9229) this gorgeous eatery, but beware of the story vegetarian restaurant. 11am-9pm. European and Japanese dishes. A large 29号（五道口城铁站东北角） over-the-top floorshow, which begins 58 Qianmen Dajie, Chongwen District. picture menu makes ordering easy. Daily Sukhothai From the decor to the food, every evening at 8.30pm. Daily 11am- (6702 0867) 功德林, 崇文区58 前门大街 10am-10pm. 1/F, Chuangye Bldg, Qinghua Sukothai is pure Thai splendor. The res- midnight. 2/F, Xingfuercun Shangye Bldg, Keji Yuan, Haidian District. (6279 7078) Xindong Lu (across from the Canadian Lotus in Moonlight A large array of meat- www.liaofan.com 天厨妙香素食馆, 海淀区 taurant serves the same tried-and-true less and fishless dishes, made from tofu menu as their main branch across from Embassy), Chaoyang District. (6417 9269) 清华科技园创业大厦一层 格桑梅朵, 朝阳区幸福二村商业楼二层加拿 and related products. You can tell it’s the the Friendship Hotel in Haidian: Thai- 大大使馆对面 real deal by the number of monks who Vanilla Garden More than the sum of its style lobster, abalone, shark’s fin and dine here. Hard to find, but worth the parts, Vanilla Garden is a great place to other less exotic and more traditional Makye Ame Hearty food in one of the search. 1) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. 12 enjoy vegetarian cuisine, sip imported staples. Daily 10am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. coziest dining rooms in the city. Great Liufang Nanli, Chaoyang District. (6465 organic coffees and herbal teas, or just 19 Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang for a post-work Tibetan decompres- 3299); 2) 11am-9pm. 3/F, Disanji Creative hang out. Also boasts helpful and atten- 粟库泰泰式餐吧, 朝 District. (5867 0211) sion. Authentic Tibetan atmosphere, Space, 66 Beisihuan Xilu, Haidian District. tive staff, an English menu, desserts, and 阳区枣营路好运街19号 food and beverages with super-comfy (6268 0848/1318) 荷塘月色素食, 1) 朝阳 wireless Internet access. Location 2 calls Taihaowei Thai Restaurant Feels like a couches. 1) Daily 11am-midnight. 2/F, 区柳芳南里12号楼; 2) 海淀区北四环西路 itself Lily Vegetarian but it’s run by the Chinese restaurant but the food itself Jinhuyuan Gongyu, Baijia Zhuang Dongli 66号第三极3层 same people. Daily 10am-10pm. 1) South is quite good and reasonably priced. 23, Chaoyang District. (6508 8986); 2) of Xinjiankongmen Gate of Summer Daily 11.30am-2am. 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Pure Lotus Vegetarian Voted “Best Palace, Haidian District. (6287 8726); 2) Try the chicken tom yum soup and the Vegetarian Fare” in our 2007 Reader tapioca pudding. Daily 10am-11pm. 107 Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. (6506 23 Caoyuan Hutong, Beixiaojie, Dongzhi- 9616) 玛吉阿米, 1) 朝阳区白家庄东里23号 Restaurant Awards. Run by monks, their mennei, Dongcheng District. (6405 2082) Chaoyangmennei Beixiaojie, Dongcheng creative dishes will leave you with a full 泰好味泰式餐厅, 东城 锦湖园公寓会所2层; 2) 朝阳区建国门外秀 百合素食香草园, 1) 海淀区颐和园新建宫门 District. (6402 5346) stomach and a clear conscience - and a 区朝阳门内北小街107号 水南街甲11号 南; 2) 东城区东直门内北小街草园胡同23号 considerably lightened wallet. 1) Daily Tao Zhu Gongguan The owner – one of Manilongda Thangka Art Bar Daily 9.30am-10pm. 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Vegan Hut Simple vegan eatery serving Taiwan’s richest men – is going grand all 10.30am - late. Bldg 1, Himalaya Hotel, Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (8703 fast and delicious set meals with no MSG. the way, amply adorning his restaurant 1 Ditan Beili, Heping Xijie, Dongcheng 6668, 6437 6288); 2) Daily 11am-11pm. Stall 0912, 2/F, Bldg 9, Jianwai Soho, 39 玛尼隆达唐卡艺术 with Thai and Buddhist furnishings and District. (6421 4147) Inside Zhongguo Wenlianyuan, 12 Non- Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang Dis- 吧, 东城区和平里西街地坛北里1号楼喜玛 serving up nothing but distinctive and gzhanguan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. trict. (5869 9856, 139 1172 9610) 维根小 拉雅宾馆1楼 meticulously prepared dishes. Try the (6592 3627, 8703 6669) 净心莲, 1) 朝阳 屋, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho9号楼 区丽都假日饭店三层,首都机场将台路; 2) 2层0912 shrimp in cabbage (RMB 48) and spinach Norbulingka 11am-midnight. 1) Xingba 朝阳区农展馆南路12号(中国文联院内) fried rice (RMB 38). Not cheap, but dim Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 9811); 2) 30 Veg-on Modest black and white décor, sum is half-price at lunch. Daily 11am- Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng District. Sea of Lotus Vegetarian From simple yummy vegetarian dishes and sweet 2pm, 5-9pm. 1/F, Sanquan Apartments, 38 (6407 8288) 罗布林卡藏族文化主题餐, 1) dishes to imperial cuisine, this tranquil Taiwanese desserts will have you back Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6507 朝阳区星吧路入口处; 2) 东城区雍和宫大 spot caters to vegetarians. Also carries for more. Set lunches available. Does 陶朱公馆, 朝阳区麦子店街38号三 7328) 街30号 a great selection of fresh tea. Daily not use MSG. Daily 11am-10pm. Solana, 全公寓1层 Qomolangma Daily 9.30am-2pm, 5-8pm.. 9.30am-9.30pm. 12 Cheniandian Hutong 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang 家乡素食, 朝阳区朝 Thai In Offering a mix of Thai and 149 Xigulou Dajie (inside Tibet Provincial (across from the Hebei Hotel), Anding- District. (5905 6301/6) 阳公园路6号 along with Beijing office), Xicheng District. (6401 8822 ext men Neidajie, Dongcheng District. (6403 莲花海素食, 东城区安定门内大街车 style porridge. Daily 10am-midnight. 1 2828) 珠穆郎玛, 西城区鼓楼西大街149号西 6169) 辇店胡同12号 Xiangyang Xiaozhu Classic Chinese dishes Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6552 藏驻京办事处 rendered guilt-free draw the staff vegan 6036/7012) 新口岸, 朝阳区工体南路甲1号 Zhuowa Sangmu A decent Tibetan restau- Sea of Mercy The biggest vegetarian back to this restaurant again and again. rant in Jianwai Soho? CBD scores again. restaurant in Beijing features a wide ar- 11am-2.30pm, 5-9pm. Beisanhuan (20m Prepared by a Lhasan chef, the dishes ray of mock fish and meat dishes made west of Dazhong Si), Haidian District. 香阳小筑, 海淀区北三环大钟 are authentic and the service is superb. from mushroom, vegetables and beans. (8211 2104) 寺西20米 They have Tibetan standards like potato Daily 10am-11pm. 103 Di’anmen Xidajie, 慈海素心, dumplings (RMB 36) and the best A Tsa Xicheng District. (6657 1898) 西城区地安门西大街103号 Xu Xiang Zhai Vegetarian Restaurant Veg- DINING Ra (a spicy tomato soup) in town (RMB etarian gormandizers delight at the glo- 26) as well as unique creations, including Still Thoughts Vegetarian Restaurant A rious all-you-can-eat buffet (lunch RMB medicinal dishes and beef tongue (RMB clean, calm and cozy vegetarian oasis 48, supper RMB 58). Daily 9.30am-10pm. 198). Comfortable couches and colorfully that forgoes the hype for thoughtfully 26 Guozijian Dajie, Dongcheng District. painted walls and ceiling set the scene. prepared mock meats and other vegetar- (6404 6568) 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

Thai Thai Split over two floors, this VEGETARIAN beautifully designed restaurant boasts No animals were harmed in creating the dishes attentive service and plump shrimp cakes. served in these restaurants, though the vegeta- Daily 11am-11pm. 1 Side Park, East of bles may have suffered terribly. Xiaoyun Qiao (off Fourth Ring Road in Lido), Chaoyang District. (6437 3480) 泰 Bhodi-Sake Fluffy rabbits jubilantly hop 泰, 朝阳区霄云桥东100米路北四德公园附 around the grounds of this Buddhist tem- 属一号楼 ple’s elegantly converted front courtyard. Large variety of imitation meat dishes, Tuk Tuk Thai Restaurant and Cafe A such as Lingering Aftertaste (RMB 26), friendly-neighborhood Thai eatery with a vegan version of mala beef jerky, will great prices and service. Try the yellow deliciously flummox your meat radar. curry crab (RMB 88). Daily 11am-mid- Daily 11am-10pm. 10-16 Heiyao Changjie, night. 88 Jianguo Lu (on the west side Xuanwu District. (6354 2889/ 6155) 菩提 of Soho New Town, next to Annie’s), 缘, 宣武区黑窑厂街10-16号 Chaoyang District. (8580 0568) 泰客, 朝阳 区建国路88号Soho现代城西门 Cao Mu Jian Vegetarian restaurant and tea house. Daily 10.30am-2pm, 5-10pm. Very Siam Treat yourself to Thai at this 2/F, Hua Teng Plaza, A-302 Jinsong San exquisite establishment. Capacity to host Qu (3 km south of China World on the parties of up to 30 people. English menu Third Ring Road), Chaoyang District. available. Daily 11.30am-11.30pm. 1) 4/F (8773 0135) 草木间, 朝阳区劲松三区甲 Jiayi Plaza, 20 Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang 302号华腾大厦二层 District. (6586 8248); 2) 10A Xinyuan Xili Dongjie (in the alley northwest of Cat Eat like a Buddhist here and en- Yuyang Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8451 joy the simple and pure pleasure of 0031) www.verysiam.com 非常泰, 1) 朝 an organic, healthy vegetarian meal. 阳区工体东路20号佳艺市场4层; 2) 朝阳区 Daily 11am-9pm. 66 Meishuguan Houjie, 新源西里东街甲10号渔阳饭店西北胡同内 Dongcheng District. (6405 1405) 猫, 东城 区美术馆侯街66号

that’smags Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the Dining Directory Index on p96-99 www.thebeijinger.com Octoberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005123 叙香斋, 东城区国子监大街甲26-1号 11.30am-11.30pm. Qicai Beilu (next to Daily 11am-2pm, 5-11pm. 57 Jiaodaokou a mix of Yunnan and Tibetan furniture Laitaihuahui Alley), Chaoyang District. Beisantiao (off Dongsi Beidajie, north of and luscious plant life. The service is a bit (6465 6565, 6467 6467) 丝路驿站食府, 朝 Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng unpolished but helpful. Beers range from VIETNAMESE 阳区七彩北路莱太花卉南侧 District. (6402 7482) 乐都餐吧, 东城区交道 RMB 10-25 and pair nicely with Light, relatively uncomplicated cooking with 口北三条57号 on the open air deck one level up. Daily fresh flavors; not as spicy as Thai food. Favorites Jinse Loulan Canyi Guangchang Xinjiang- 10am-midnight. Side door, 50 Houhai include beef and imperial rolls. style eatery that roasts a whole goat Fenghuang Zhu This cozy, hut-like Yunnan Beiyan, Xicheng District. (8404 6707) 邂逅, See also: Thai. every day outside their front door. Daily joint dishes out decent, reasonably priced 西城区后海北沿50号旁门 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 8 Xinjiekou- Yunnan fare (pineapple rice RMB 15) and Muse Parisian Vietnamese Brasserie A wai Dajie (across from East Gate of Beijing a great assortment of exotic . Don’t Yijiayao Cafe and Restaurant Traditional modish Indochine eatery with bowls of Normal University, inside the leather shoe miss the beautiful mint salad appetizer. “Yi” cuisine from Yunnan and Sichuan pho, spring rolls, soups and coffees of factory complex), Xicheng District. (6202 Daily 11am-11pm. 128 Jiugulou Dajie, served up in a minority chic setting. Try both Vietnamese and French persuasion. 9666/4888) 金色楼兰餐艺广场, 西城区新街 Xicheng District. (6402 0227) 凤凰竹, 西城 the jia zhutong jiu, which comes encased Daily 10.30am-11.30pm. 1) East side of 口外大街8号北师大东门对面皮鞋厂院内 区旧鼓楼大街128号 in a section of bamboo along with a the Beijing Customs Bldg, 10 Guanghua complimentary song courtesy of the Lu, Chaoyang District. (6581 5060); 2) Kaorou Ji Serving Qingzhen (Muslim) cui- Golden Peacock Dai Ethnic Flavour Worth ethnically costumed waiters. Daily 10am- 1 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang sine to Beijingers since the Qing dynasty. traveling across town for. Try the pineap- 2pm, 5-10pm. Bldg 14, Anhuili Area 1 District. (6586 3188) 妙, 1) 朝阳区光华路 Try their house speciality: barbecued lamb ple rice and the spicy lettuce salad, but 10号（北京海关东侧）; 2) 朝阳区朝阳公 (near Nameless Highland Bar), Yayuncun, and steamed sesame buns. Daily 11am- get there early if you don’t want to wait 彝家肴, 朝 园西路一号 Chaoyang District. (6494 7188) 11pm. 14 Qianhai Dongyan, Xicheng for a table. Daily 11am-9.30pm. 16 Minzu 阳区亚运村安慧里1区14号 District. (6404 2554) 烤肉季, 西城区前海 Daxue Beilu, Weigongcun, Haidian Dis- Nam Nam Beautifully designed two-story 东沿14号 trict. (6893 2030) 金孔雀傣家风味餐厅, 海 Yunnan Guoqiao Mixian A little taste of space. Menu is uneven, but the food can 淀区魏公村民族大学北路16号楼 Yunnan with unpretentious and reason- be spectacular, even if portions are small. Tian Chi Fresh roasted rack of lamb and ably priced fare. 8.30am-5.00am. 15 Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 7 Sanlitun Lu exquisitely thin hand-pulled noodles. In & Out Daily 11am-11pm. 1 Sanlitun Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng Dis- (next to the Friendship Supermarket), Daily 10am-midnight. West gate of the Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (8454 trict. (8167 2567) 云南过桥米线, 东城区东 Chaoyang District. (6468 6053) 那么那么, Nationalities University, Haidian District. 0086/6467 5235) 一坐一忘, 朝阳区三里屯 直门内大街15号 朝阳区三里屯北路7号小友谊超市旁 (6842 4595) 天池, 海淀区民族大学西门 北小街1号 Yunnan Impression Dine on Yunnan spe- Nuage Vietnamese food on the banks Xinjiang Fanzhuang Fresh mutton flown in Jia 21 Hao Taiwanese pop star Gao cialties in an exotic, rustic atmosphere. of Houhai. Don’t be scared off by the daily from Urumqi and Hami melons and Mingjun has involved some seriously style- The menu features the region’s famous ground floor; you’re not in a parking lot. grapes for sale at discounted prices. Daily conscious buddies in creating his latest cheese and ham, but don’t set your heart Daily 11am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 22 Qianhai 11am-9.30pm. 1 Chegongzhuang Beili, venture: a spacious and trendy restaurant on a certain dish – not all menu items are Dongyan, Xicheng District. (6401 9581) 庆 新疆饭庄, 西 Xicheng District. (6836 2795) for Yunnan minority cuisine, drinks and always available. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 云楼, 西城区前海东沿22号 城区车公庄大街北里1号 relaxing. Daily 11am-10.30pm. 21 Be- 16 Dongsanhuan Beilu (in the alley behind itucheng Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6489 Pho 88 Though not quite what you find the La Popo sign), Chaoyang District. Xinjiang Islam Restaurant Hearty Xinjiang 5066) 甲21号, 朝阳区北土城东路甲21号 on the streets of Saigon, the noodle soups cuisine from the people who know it best (8595 1277) 云南印象, 朝阳区东三环北路 are both filling and affordable and pro- in Beijing: the staff of Xinjiang province’s Lian Yunnan A narrow, cozy little space on 16号(辣婆婆牌子后面巷内) vide a quick lunch option for the many Beijing representative office. Daily 11am- Nanluogu Xiang, Lian Yunnan must only Yunteng Shifu Consistent, fresh Yunnan office workers in the area. Daily 9am- 10pm. Xinjiang Provincial Government be able to seat around – absolute maxi- cuisine. Specialties to try include the mint 11pm. Store 30, Bldg 15, eastern section Office, 7 Sanlihe Road, Xicheng District. mum – 30 diners, but no matter how small leaf salad, fried goat’s cheese, pine needle of Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang 新疆伊斯兰饭庄, 西城区三里 (6830 1820) the restaurant, a lack of empty seats is a salad and the mushroom dishes such as District. (5820 6860/8180) 越南河粉, 朝阳 河路7号 good sign. Unsurprisingly, the restaurant’s 区建国路93号万达广场东区15-1-30铺 fried mushroom slices and dried mush- raison d’etre is Yunannese cuisine, and the rooms in spicy oil. Meat dishes galore as Xinjiang Red Rose The rowdy Red Rose menu reflects that with plenty of the re- Pho at Beijing This tiny hole-in-the- well, but quite easy to piece together a packs ‘em in with nightly music and belly gion’s specialty mushroom dishes, as well wall serves flavorful dishes for a steal. vegetarian meal here. Daily 11am-10pm. dancing performances. Good for kebabs, as trademarks like meat and veg main Although food and service was great, Yunnan Provincial Government Office, but no place for the quiet conversa- courses wrapped in bamboo leaves. Mains Vietnamese culture is perhaps not best 7 Donghuashi Beili Dongqu, Chongwen tionalist. Voted “Best Xinjiang” in our average RMB 20-40, and topping the bill represented by the Hollywood posters District. (6711 3322 ext 7105) 云腾宾馆食 2007 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily is the chicken and mushroom wrapped hung on their walls. Daily 11am-10.30pm.. 府, 崇文区东花市北里东区7号 11am-11pm. Inside 7 Xingfu Yicun alley, in bamboo leaves (RMB 98).Yunnan’s 200 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. opposite Workers’ Stadium North Gate, favorite staple, “crossing-the-bridge” (6404 4578) 东城区鼓楼东大街200号 新疆红玫 Chaoyang District. (6415 5741) noodles (guo qiao mi xian, 过桥米线) cross 瑰餐厅, 朝阳区工人体育场北门对面幸福 ZHEJIANG Phodaiz Phodaiz certainly looks the part your lips for RMB 18, and the province’s 一村7巷内 Includes cuisines from Hangzhou and Shaoxing- – with rattan chairs and an airy atmos- sweet, light rice wine comes served in a Light dishes using ingredients that are fresh and phere – but its Vietnamese-style food Yong Sheng Zhai Opened 30 years ago, ceramic bottle for RMB 25. 117 Nanluogu tender with a mellow fragrance. won’t be winning any Michelin stars. Still, this veritable hole-in-the-wall does what Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6402 7087) 恋 Crab Apple House Takes its name from the it’s a reasonably good option after a day old-school eateries do – serve a few spe- 云南, 东城区南锣鼓巷117号 100-year-old tree that stands in the center of shopping in The Place. Daily 10am- cialty dishes, excellently done. 9am-9pm. Middle 8th Restaurant Comfortable and of this beautifully converted courtyard. 10pm. B128, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, 40 Qihelou Dajie, Dongcheng District. hip Yunnan restaurant. Try the Yunnan- Serves up a variety of regional cuisines Chaoyang District. (6587 1435) 福代越南餐 (6522 4647) 永盛斋, 东城区骑河楼大街40号 厅, 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天街B128 style and the dragon beans. including Imperial, Cantonese, , There is also a separate and slightly Hubei and Chaozhou in a truly relaxed YUNNAN down-market barbecue section diagonally and intimate setting. Daily 10am-10pm. opposite the original store. 1) Daily 11am- 32 Xiheyan, Xuanwu District. (8315 4678) XINJIANG & MUSLIM This cuisine is a moderate balance of a light No pork but plenty of lamb dishes best repre- use of spices paired with fresh and tender in- midnight. Sanlitun Zhongjie Zhongba 海堂居, 宣武区宣武门西河沿32号(国华商 sented by everybody’s favorite lamb skewers gredients. Lou, Chaoyang District. (6413 0629); 2) 场旁边) (yangrou chuan’r), best eaten with various - Daily 11am-10.30pm. R17, Zhongguancun bic-style flat breads (naan). Anyuan #5 Restaurant Fresh ingredients Pedestrian Mall, 15 Zhongguancun Dajie, Qu Na’r Homestyle cooking in an arty, and an award-winning dining room de- Haidian District. (5172 1728) 中八楼, 1) post-modern environment. This is art star Afunti Over-hyped and now over-priced. signed to satisfy your Yunnanese cravings. 朝阳区三里屯中街中八楼; 2) 海淀区中关村 Ai Weiwei’s latest brainchild and we’re

DINING Busloads of tourists pack this high-end Daily 10am-2pm, 4.30-10pm. 2/F, 5 Anhui 大街15号中关村广场步行街R17 not disappointed. Try the plum wine in- Xinjiang style restaurant every night. Beili Anyuan, Chaoyang District. (6497 fused with red bayberries. Daily 4pm-2am. Stage plays host to the Afunti band with 9173) 安元五号餐厅, 朝阳区安慧北里安 No Name Restaurant Burrowed within 16 Dongsanhuan Beilu (in the alley behind patrons occasionally dancing on the 园5号2层 Houhai’s hutongs, this stylish Yunnan ea- the La Popo sign), Chaoyang District. tables. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 166 Chaoy- tery attracts trendsetters eager to escape (6508 1597) 去那儿, 朝阳区东三环北路16号 angmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. Cai Yunjian This inexpensive restaurant Yinding Qiao’s neon, noise and tourists. (辣婆婆牌子后面巷内) (6527 2288, 6525 1071) 阿凡提, 东城区朝 specializes in qiguo ji, a delectable chicken The most compelling reason to visit might 内大街166号 dish served in a special double-decker be the rooftop terrace. Daily 11am-mid- Xihu Chuan Cai Funky minimalist setting steamer, Dai barbecued fish (Daishi kaoyu) night. 1 Da Jinsi Hutong, Xicheng District. contrasts with traditional Hangzhou cui- Alamuhan With nine branches spread and Pineapple Rice (bolo fan). But the (6618 6061) 无名餐厅, 西城区大金丝胡 sine. Try the lao ya mian (RMB 20) or the across China this chain offers the whole real test of any Yunnan restaurant is how 同1号 songsao yugeng – a thick fish soup. Daily Xinjiang experience; dancing shows, deli- well they make their “crossing-Bridge 11am-2pm, 4.30-10.30pm. 6 Di’anmen cious food and of course the chuan’r. Noodles” (guoqiao mixian) - and to this Rainbow Daily 11.30am-11pm. Crowne Xidajie (Ping’an Dadao), Xicheng District. Daily 9.30am-10pm. 2/F, 19 Haidian Lu extent, they take the cake. Daily 10.30am- Plaza Sun Palace (inside Yunnan Dasha), (8400 2929) 西湖船菜, 西城区地安门西 (opposite the south gate of Peking Uni- 11pm. Lanqiying Chengfu Lu, Haidian 12 Qisheng Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. 大街6号 versity), Haidian District. (6563 3969) 阿 彩云间云南傣族菜馆, (6452 1608) 彩云天, 朝阳区北京新云南皇 District. (6261 0731) Ying Yuan The decor of this state-owned 拉木汗餐厅, 海淀区海淀路19号2层（北大 海淀区成府路蓝旗营 冠假日酒店 南门对面） restaurant, opened by the neighboring Dali Courtyard With unobtrusive décor, South Silk Road Opened by a Beijing- sports college, consists of plastic bam- Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant This soothing music and the easy-going hos- based artist, this super hip restaurant’s boo and mismatched furniture. Offers clean, atmospheric neighborhood dive pitality of the patrons, it’s a pity the food interior is minimalist with down-home Hangzhou-style dishes and views of Qian- is possibly the best in town. From the doesn’t quite measure up to the ambi- Yunnanese specialties and their own hai. English menu. Daily 10am-2am. 51-3 homemade yogurt (RMB 3) and the all-Ui- ence. Expect to pay a minimum of RMB brand of rice wine. Voted “Best Yunnan” Di’anmen Xidajie, Xicheng District. (6611 ghur staff to the king of mutton chuan’r 100 per person for this set-menu-only in our 2008 Reader Restaurant Awards. 2597) 樱苑, 西城区地安门西大街51-3号 (RMB 5), this courtyard-nestled gem is as restaurant. Editor’s choice for the “Best 1) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 2-3/F, North authentic as it gets. Daily 9am-11.30pm. Bldg 4, Area 2, Anhuili, Chaoyang District. Zhang Qun Jia Don’t expect to find this Yunnan” in our 2008 Restaurant Award. place – you’re not meant to. With only 16 Dongsi Liutiao (alley number six, 100m Daily 10am-9.30pm. 67 Xiaojingchang (6481 3261); 2) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 3/ west of Chaonei Beixiaojie), Dongcheng F, Bldg D, Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, one table in a single room, it really Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng does feel like someone’s home. Make District. (6400 5281) 弯弯的月亮, 东城区 大理, 东城区鼓楼东大 Chaoyang District. (8580 4286); 3) Daily District. (8404 1430) sure to book a few days in advance; the 东四六条胡同 街小经厂胡同67号 11am-12pm. 12-13, 19A Shichahai Qianhai Xiyan, Xicheng District. (6615 5515) 茶马古 traditional Suzhou cuisine and intimate Grape Restaurant Eat Xinjiang faves like Detour This small, homey Yunnan restau- 道, 1) 朝阳区安慧里2区4号北楼3层; 2) 朝 atmosphere make it worth the wait. Daily mutton skewers and hand pulled noodles rant’s wide-ranging menu offers a number 阳区建国路88号Soho现代城D座3层会所; 3) 10am-midnight. 5 Yandai Xiejie, Xicheng in its airy and spacious environment. of dishes that will appeal to more curious 西城区什刹海前海西沿甲19号12-13室 District. (8404 6662) 张群家, 西城区烟袋 Pleasant but expensive. Requisite sing- diners, such as fried rose petals, as well 斜街5号 ing and dancing happens nightly. Daily as roast fish options and Yunnan staples. Xie Hou This cozy joint is decked out with

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