Beijing has a wealth of amazing, worldly and international restaurants. If you crave anything from around the globe a little searching will reveal your craving can be fulfilled in China's capital city. From authentic pizzas to imported Ethiopian cuisine, stellar Mexican fare and realistic American burgers. You'll find anything you desire and all mingling in the capital with delicious local Chinese food that can't be missed!
Beijing is famous for Peking Duck, and Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant is the most famous representation of the Peking Duck recipe. Here you'll find locals and tourists alike enjoying a full duck along side traditional local delicacies and treats. Any first-time visitor to Beijing shouldn't miss this experience. If duck isn't your thing, Din Tai Fang offers dumplings and wantons to fill any stomach and offers a great contrast to the fancy elite cuisine at Quanjude.
For American fare, head to Blue Frog, a chain that has become wildly popular in Beijing. You'll find a whole page of burger options, delicious fries, and a breakfast menu that would make your grandma proud.
European cuisine is well represented by Cafe Europa, where you'll find a talent chef tossing together world-class recipes and an ever-changing menu of delightful surprises with inspiration drawn from across Europe. Fish Nation, in Sanlitun, represents the UK's fascination with fish and chips, and is a tiny walk-in restaurant famous among expats. Likewise, The Tree best represents the city's amazing pizza selection.
Xinjiang, China's north-western most province, offer spicy food in Beijing unlike the local fare. You'll find long lines of tourists and locals at Xinjiang Islam Restaurant where the nan, barbecue and noodle dishes keep people coming back time and again.
Mexican food is best represented by Amigo, where you'll find authentic-style Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine in tiny restaurant full of return customers.
South-East Asian cuisine is best represented by Nuage, for Vietnamese food, and Purple Haze Thai for excellent Thai cuisine. You'll find happy customers at both establishments.
32 Qianmen Avenue
Beijing's definitive duck restaurant...
S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu
The Village at Sanlitun
Trendy bar and family burger restaurant...
Xinjiang Provincial Government Office, 7 Sanlihe Lu
Hearty Xinjiang food in the rep office...
39 Third Ring Road
Jianwai Soho
European escape...
95 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
Comforting Mexican food and cheap drinks...
24 , Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie
Northwest of Yu Yang Hotel
World famous dumplings...
31 Jiaodaokou
Nanluoguxiang
Fish n'chips, good beer and tasty afternoon tea...
22 Qianhai Dongyan
Hou Hai
Vietnamese fare in stylish surroundings...
Oppsite Workers Stadium
Northgate
Happening morning, noon, & night...
43 Sanlitun Lu
Behind 3.3 Mall
Solid pizza and beer...
77 Hepingli Xijie, Near Lama Temple
Brilliant Dim Sum restaurant open 24 hours...
Backside of Nanxincang Int'l Building, Dongsi Shitiao
Southwest of Dongsi Shitiao Bridge
Quintessential Beijing meal...
6 Gonti Xilu
Behind Bellagio
A trendy work of art...
16 Minzu Daxue Beilu, Weigongcun, Haidian District, 海淀区魏公村民族大学北路16号楼
Authentically Tasty Dai Minority Yunnan Food...
58 Nanlishi Lu,
Traditional grilled beef from China...
7 Sanlitun Lu
Amazing Ethiopian food and brilliant atmosphere...
Shop 833, Bldg 8, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu
S8-31, Building 8, The Village at Sanlitun,
Healthy and vibrant American eatery...
A8 Xinyuannanlu
Hot & Spicy...
Tuanjiehu Beikou
Building 3
Delicious ducks and impeccable service...
Xing Dong An Plaza
off Wangfujing Daije
An alfresco feeding frenzy...