Regarded as the best Beijing Duck restaurant in town, this is good, wholesome, local cuisine at its finest. You can even order a whole roast duck accompanied by a variety of... Read more »
Ready for some mouthwatering, spicy Malaysian cuisine? Located down a dark little "Hutong" (alley) and marked with a red lantern first impressions of Cafe Sambal might be that you... Read more »
Sichuan Hot Pot is best described as a Chinese fondue, but with meats and vegetables cooked in a large wok of boiling chilis and oil. It's a shared culinary experience, but it can be... Read more »
Authentic French cuisine and impeccable service. Favorites include escargots, foie gras and Chateaubriand. Tempting desserts and top French wines are available. Justine's also serves an excellent Sunday brunch.
Sizzling, spicy Sichuan cuisine served with a smile! There's often a queue out of the door at Mal Youhuo, but the service is fast and the turnover high. What brings Beijingers back... Read more »
Behind the wooden doors and dark latticed windows of this restored courtyard house lies more than just a sensuous culinary experience; there is also a walk down Chinese memory lane.... Read more »
One of Beijing's best-known and most exquisite restaurants, The Courtyard is often described as specializing in fusion cuisine; however a more apt title would be "East meets West"... Read more »
After so many rice dishes in Beijing, you might find yourself with an aching for pasta. This cute little Italian is located at an ugly junction, but is lovely inside. You are invited... Read more »
A modest diner gaining repute in Beijing for its steaks, which are some of the best in the capital. Try the filet mignon or the pork chops. Salads are fresh and the desserts are... Read more »
One of the best places in town for Northern cuisine, this place boasts impressively cooked meat and vegetable dishes. Located in Nali Patio, if you can't find the place at first... Read more »
If you're looking for amazing, mouth-watering local cuisine while in Beijing, look no further than these top ten restaurants. We've scoured the city for the most consistently reliable, delectable and memorable local meals. From the specialty Peking Duck, to more refined and advanced Chinese fusion foods and fancy feasts, Beijing has it all. Some of the restaurants in Beijing have been standing for generations, with recipes past down by word of mouth from ancestors long gone. The long history of China means meals have a history all their own, with family twists and turns in every restaurant and "special ingredients" that are such well kept secrets the owners swear by them.
Beijing has some of the best food in China, and perhaps in Asia. This is because the city is a political and cultural hub, attracting people from all over the world and their amazing food as well. There is a strong Asian influence, including Japanese, Korean, national categories of Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Western food has a strong representation in the city, as does Middle Eastern, African and to a lesser extend South American cuisine.
The Beijing restaurant scene has all the usual national chains and fast food joints, but part of the fun of traveling is sampling the local cuisine. With that in mind, branch out and give a few locally-owned Beijing restaurants a shot. This Beijing dining guide offers choices for those who crave comfort food and those who savor more international flavors, fans of out-of-the-way spots as well as proponents of stylish, upscale dining rooms. Rest assured — the 10Best Beijing restaurant guide covers all the bases!