iStock International
Beijing’s rapidly maturing dining scene might not yet equal that of Shanghai, but it still offers a mouth-watering spectrum of cuisines from street snacks to premium Peking duck to eclectic, modern fusion. The new, upscale hotels are injecting much-needed dynamism to Beijing’s international dining, while northern Chinese cuisine remains unswervingly popular.
Beijing Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant
This bustling diner serves home-style Beijing dishes, including a sizzling version of the capital speciality: Peking roast duck.
Cepe
The contemporary, northern Italian dishes here are exemplary, the service superlative and the wine list excellent, but Cepe...
People 8
After succeeding in Taipei and Shanghai, Taiwan’s Shintori group brought its uber-hip Japanese-Chinese fusion cuisine to...
Whampoa Club
After adding contemporary verve to Shanghai cuisine at Three on the Bund, Jereme Leung has turned his wok to reinterpreting...
Dali Courtyard
A set menu unites rustic dishes inspired by southwest China’s Yunnan provice. The small, hutong building adds to the...
Hatsune
A hip crowd of mover-and-shakers frequents Hatsune for California-style, Japanese cuisine like fresh sashimi and creative...
Mare Nostrum
Beijing’s hottest new opening in 2007 serves Catalan-influenced cuisine ranging from Spanish Tortilla to...
Beijing Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant
This bustling diner serves home-style Beijing dishes, including a sizzling version of the capital speciality: Peking roast duck.
Cepe
The contemporary, northern Italian dishes here are exemplary, the service superlative and the wine list excellent, but Cepe...
People 8
After succeeding in Taipei and Shanghai, Taiwan’s Shintori group brought its uber-hip Japanese-Chinese fusion cuisine to...
Whampoa Club
After adding contemporary verve to Shanghai cuisine at Three on the Bund, Jereme Leung has turned his wok to reinterpreting...
Dali Courtyard
A set menu unites rustic dishes inspired by southwest China’s Yunnan provice. The small, hutong building adds to the...
Hatsune
A hip crowd of mover-and-shakers frequents Hatsune for California-style, Japanese cuisine like fresh sashimi and creative...
Mare Nostrum
Beijing’s hottest new opening in 2007 serves Catalan-influenced cuisine ranging from Spanish Tortilla to...