Ever wondered what it’s like to dine in a temple? Probably not. But someone in Beijing did and established TRB Hutong, a Michelin guide restaurant located in a 600-year-old temple serving European cuisine. TRB is actually an abbreviation of Temple Restaurant Beijing and it is considered so good by travelers from around the world it […]
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Western travelers who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet might feel somewhat overwhelmed by the number of meat-based dishes in China, however, there are many vegetarian options. Among the more contemporary vegetarian cuisine to be found in Beijing, visitors should take advantage of the creative vegetarian food created at King’s Joy by restaurateur David Yin. […]
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Tanjia Cuisine combines the best of Cantonese and Beijing food to form what is considered an authentic fine dining experience. Tanjia Cuisine served the ‘upper class’ in Beijing, who congregated at the private club dining operated from 1909 by Tang Zongjun’s son, Tang Zhuqing. It is now run by the fourth generation and has been […]
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Reflecting the traditional cuisine of the Manchus, the ethnic group that ruled the Qing dynasty, Najia Xiaoguan is a restaurant that is fit for royalty. Steeped in legend, the story goes that the restaurant’s recipes are prepared according to records prepared by the royal chef. Whether you believe it or not, Najia Xiaoguan’s imperial reputation […]
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Looking for traditional Chinese food served in a courtyard restaurant? Looking for a way to dine like a local? Huajia Yiyuan is just the place. Here you’ll find traditional local food that looks and tastes like it’s cooked at home. Enjoy dining in the courtyard, or ask for a private dining room for a truly […]
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If you’re not quite ready to launch into the future, then make your way to Sishi Tongtang Beijing. Considered to be yet another ‘best Beijing restaurant for Peking duck’, Sishi Tongtang translates as ‘four generations together in the same house’. The highlight of Sishi Tongtang is the method of roasting the duck. Chefs use a […]
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If you haven’t heard of Haidilao in China, you must have been sleeping under a rock, because the Haidilao hotpot restaurant chain is taking the modern dining world by storm. Providing diners with a delicious hotpot experience, Haidilao’s owners are embracing the future too, having already established a dining experience unlike any other. Artificial intelligence, […]
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