Purple Haze Bistro
1 Dongsiliutiao,
Dongsishitiao
东四六条1号
6501-9345
Open 10:30am-12am
Accepts International Credit Cards
This Venue has been nominated for a Reader's Choice Award 2010 in the category Beijing - Best Thai Restaurant
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The second addition to the older branch at Gongti, this bistro serves up tried-and-true favorites, like green curry chicken, as well as some more creative fusion dishes. Now in more historic digs, the restaurant has two dining rooms, a covered courtyard area and a stage for live jazz every Wednesday.
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The food is faultless, good portions for the exorbitant price and everything is very tasty, we tried the pad thai in mixed seafood, cashew nut chicken, panang chicken among others and also the mixed entrees were very tasty (although at rmb 180 per person was very steep).
The only bad thing in this place is the service, there were only 3 waitresses working and it wasn't a particularly busy night but I was trying to get their attention for about 5 minutes and all in all, it took about 20 minutes for one of them to come to our table which is just shocking. But as soon as we had a waitress, she was very attentive and came back with our drinks really quickly. The place is also very lovely especially for a dinner setting. All in all, it's a great place to have dinner for special occasions only.
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My first Thai food experience in the Jing (& I've lived here for 5+ years =P) and it was excellent.
Service & People: Tonight, a friend had a huge bday party celebration and we were approximately 20 to 30 (or more) people. The owners of the restaurant were very friendly and accommodating, especially with such a big party. There were 3 waiters/waitresses waiting on us and with such a group they had their hands full. The service was prompt and they did their job fantastically, in-spite of how hectic it was for them.
Food: As other reviewers have mentioned the food is great, fresh and healthy. We had delicious rice paper vegetable rolls and fried mayo and corn rolls, both of which you could dip in sweet and sour chilli sauce; Thai green coconut chicken curry; Red coconut curry (didn't get to taste it - too far away); beef skewers with peanut sauce (the meat was unbelievably tender - delicious); some vinegary appetizer consisting of beef, coriander, green and red peppers with fresh lettuce leafs to wrap it in (it's heaven for sweet & sour vinegar lovers); fried beans in chilli; Padtai; etc (Sorry for not knowing the name of the dishes since it was pre-arranged & ordered by the bday girl & the owners).
Aesthetics: The restaurant's decor is welcoming, colorful and with a lot of character. It is such a quaint little restaurant.
Overall, I'd really recommend this restaurant for all the reasons stated above (quite inarticulately) and I'll definitely be going back again (soon - can't stop thinking of the vinegary appetizer).
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Had a great red curry there tonight. By itself it's enough for 2 people. Same quality as the original. New place totally totally empty though. Very attentive service. Was annoyed however that a phone in the main dining room kept ringing frequently. That's a slip up.
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Disappointing dinner recently. Fish was not fresh. Some strange recipes as well. Tom Yang hardly recognizable.
I think they are letting this one slip.
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good only jazz
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Absolutely one of my top 5 favorite places in Beijing. I have yet to try something that wasn't simply delicious, staff is attentive and efficient, no matter how crowded. The spicy shrimps with coconut milk is my absolute favorite. The cocktails are also good, but nothing outstanding, like any other restaurant.
All in all, it's an incredible place with excellent cuisine, professional staff and decent live music. I go almost weekly and whenever I can't make it and get my dose of spicy shrimps, I get twitchy and nervous. Fabulous restaurant.
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As jazz enthusiasts and Thai food aficionados, we wandered over to Purple Haze Bistro last Wednesday cautiously excited about a two-for-one deal of a night. The atmosphere was cozy and chic, while the menu immediately overwhelmed us with an enticing and extensive assortment of Southeast Asian fare. As devotees to anything uncooked, the spicy raw prawn salad (¥52) was a must-try. Not exactly your typical salad, the six raw shrimp drenched in hot sauce were a bit over the top in terms of spiciness, but nonetheless had us craving more as soon as we gobbled them down. The red curry with chicken, bamboo shoots and coconut milk (¥46) was absolutely delightful, leaving our tongues tingling with the perfect amount of sweet and spicy. Had we been in the comfort of our own home, we would have unabashedly licked our plates sparkling clean. The stir-fried spicy rice noodles with seafood (¥40) was slightly unmemorable, but yummy enough that not one morsel was left by the end of our tasty meal.
The lengthy drink menu was almost too much to handle, but thankfully, mixed drinks were cheap enough (¥35 - ¥50…I think) to taste test a few. The live jazz was the cherry on top to a lovely night, as the soothing melodies helped melt away the stress from a long day in the office. All in all, Purple Haze Bistro is a fantastic little place for a weeknight dinner date, and we will definitely be going back soon for another dose of Thai and jazz.
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I really like this place - warm and cozy, good food and quick service. Good for a date or with some mates. Very yummy Thai!
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I really like this place - warm and cozy, good food and quick service. Good for a date or with some mates. Very yummy Thai!
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A nice Thai place where the prices are moderate for what you get. The vibe is nice and it's a rather casual place. English is good and one of the owner is Swedish so you will find many Swedes here.
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Very cozy place and nice food. Very atractive lunch set menu, only needs more vegs:) I went last friday, not so busy during lunch time, so I could put myself in the couch right next to the big window enjoyed a coffee and a quiet sunny afternoon. Best place to relax in the afternoon!
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If you can get there on an early weekday, try grabbing the corner window table. It's a really nice and enjoyable view of the area. Also surprisingly sound proof against car horns.
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The thai cuisine is nice, I especially love the pork neck and the fact that they have a great assortment of dipping sauces. Nothing here absolutely stands out, but for me its definitely a once a month spot because its close to my apartment and because the chairs are very comfortable!
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Came here on a Friday night for drinks and finger food with friends. Two drinks and seventy kuai later, I felt exactly the same as if I'd ingested an equal quantity of tap water. We then promptly decamped and went to Kro's Nest to get properly sloshed, and were happy with the decision.
Also, service on the drinks was excruciatingly slow, perhaps because there was only one person working behind the bar (she still didn't seem especially busy). Waiting 10 minutes for a weak drink on a Friday night does not a happy customer make.
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Great food and a lively but cozy atmosphere define this new restaurant. A spin-off of Purple Haze Thai Restaraunt and Bar, the menu still retains the usual favorites, while featuring large selection of new and fusion recipes. Features a new jazz band every Wednesday night and free Wi-fi.
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Hutong Haze
You may have noticed that Purple Haze Bistro is no longer open in the China View building next to Gongti. But the restaurant hasn’t closed—it’s just moved to a new location on the corner of Dongsiliutiao and Chaoyangmen Bei Xiaojie.
The Bistro’s new home sports the same furniture, photos of jazz musicians and even the same wood flooring as the previous location, but now that it’s in more historic surroundings, the place has a much different feel. Although more out-of-the-way than China View, Purple Haze Bistro’s new digs have more character and charm. Housed in an old courtyard house, the restaurant has two indoor dining rooms, one large and one small, a small bar and a covered courtyard area with a stage for musical performances. There’s also a bathroom, a welcome addition that was missing from the China View location.
As is the case with most hutong establishments, it’s a little drafty in cold weather, but ample space heaters warm the place quickly. The smaller dining room is nice and cozy thanks to an air conditioning unit. Come spring and summertime, it’ll be ideal, as the courtyard is covered by the branches of a majestic old tree and will stay cool and shaded.
The food here is the same as at the former location, including some favorite dishes that we’ve been eating at the original Purple Haze for years, like the green curry chicken (¥46) and the beef satay with peanut sauce (¥42). The Bistro’s menu also features some more creative fusion dishes. We especially liked the salmon salad (¥48)—pea sprouts topped with a generous amount of spicy marinated fish and ringed by pieces of asparagus wrapped in salmon.
Sienna Parulis-Cook