Opened by the grandson of a Qing emperor’s doctor, Najia Xiaoguan bases their recipes on the doctor’s Golden Soup Bible (金汤经), a compendium of healthy dishes fit for an emperor. The “pot-braised delicacies” (¥38-288/person) are a must. They are made with succulent mushrooms, moist-centered pigeon eggs and ... Read More
If you’re stuck waiting at the airport, you could do worse than Capital Airport Hilton Beijing’s My China. Its classy, understated décor is soothing, something world travelers will savor. Though specializing in the spicy fare of Hunan and Sichuan, they also offer standard down-home Beijing flavors as well ... Read More
Located just next to Yinding Bridge, Yun Hai Yao offers an excellent, and very affordable, dining option for those in the Houhai area. The cuisine and décor is similar to Yunnanese favorite In & Out, with lots of ethnic-minority influences from the Lijiang area. The “pea starch with chicken” (鸡豆粉, ¥18 ... Read More
This cozy hutong restaurant offers a mild version of Hunanese cuisine. It may not be as authentically spicy as some would like, but the quality means great bang for buck. Life List follows the no-menu prototype like Dali Courtyard. You pay ¥100 per person, and various dishes made from whatever ... Read More
Imitation Meat Tastes Sweet
The aptly-named Still Thoughts is an oasis of vegetarian calm amidst a bustling hutong in the heart of the city. While initially skeptical of the “mock meat” concept that defines Chinese vegetarian cuisine, our first bite of Imitation Roast Peking Duck (¥38) was delicious and subtly ... Read More
Guijie Oasis
At this quaint courtyard restaurant, attendants lead you away from the ruckus of Guijie into a well-lit garden. The well-illustrated bilingual menu gives traditional Chinese dishes an elegant twist. We tried the Yiyuan Famous Chicken, a cold dish smothered in a spicy sesame sauce. A half order (￥24 ... Read More
Mushroom Mavens
From No Name to South Silk Road, Beijing is full of hip, colorful Yunnan restaurants. Middle 8th, however, is one of the classiest. The stark white walls punctuated with framed textiles, the elegant lighting and impeccable service all suggest a restaurant costing far more than Middle 8th. Entrees ... Read More
Scent of Guizhou
Private Kitchen's alluring Guizhou aromas distinguish themselves from not only the surrounding alleyways, but also from the rest of Beijing’s cuisine. Once you've secured a table and get your visual fill of the renovated skylit pingfang, the experience truly commences. Embolden your taste buds ... Read More
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