Best Beijing Duck Restaurant Restaurant
Four Seasons Minfu Roast Duck 四季民福烤鸭
Address: 11 South Pond Road, Doncheng district 东城区 南池子大街11号（故宫）故宫东门旁(故宫)
Price Per Person: 175 RMB
If you’re in Beijing, you pretty much have to try the authentic Roast Duck. This Beijing Duck place is just outside the east walls of the Forbidden City. No part of the bird should be spared. The skin is crispy and sweet and the meat is tender and juicy. Duck is a pretty pricy dish, but it’s absolutely worth it.
Jing Yaa Tang 京鸭堂
Address: 19 Sanlitun Rd, Sanlitun Village 1st floor, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village-1层(瑜舍酒店内)
Price Per Person: 200 RMB
Located in the basement of Opposite House, this is a local favorite for Beijing Duck cooked over wood and dim sum. The mellow ambience, dim lighting and good service makes Jing Yaa Tang a great spot for those visiting the expat favorite Sanlintun neighborhood.
Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant 大董烤鸭店 and Quan Ju De Roast Duck 全聚德烤鸭
Locations: All over the city, use Spoonhunt to find the one closest to you
Price Per Person: 100–250 RMB
In Beijing, there are two major Roast Duck chain restaurants battling for top spot. They are neck and neck in competition, but you can be sure their quality, service and taste will fulfill your expectations. Da Dong tends to be a little bit more expensive, but still mouth-wateringly amazing.
Best Cafe Chain
Best Chinese Restaurant
Little Yunnan 小云南
Address: 28 East Huangcheng Genbei Street, Dongcheng Distrcit 东城区东黄城根北街28号
Price per Person: 70 RMB
This rustic little Yunnan restaurant is known for its friendly staff, cute courtyard and authentic spicy Yunnan food. The local favorites include Mint Beef, Spicy Crayfish, Pineapple Rice and Yunnan Fried Cheese.
Shiyangzhai 食养斋·颐小馆
Address: 33 Summer Palace 3 way intersection, Haiding District 海淀区 颐和园路三岔口33号会心阁(地铁北宫门站A口，会心阁院内)
Price Per Person: 125 RMB
Just outside the beautiful Summer Palace sits this traditionally-styled Jiangsu restaurant. Being far from the center of Beijing means there will be less options, but Shiyangzhai is a gem. Here you can find cute dumplings made to look like animals, fish, soup and noodles all presented with care.
Best Hot Pot
Man Fu Lou Restaurant 满福楼大酒楼
Address: 38 Di’An Men Street, Dongcheng District 东城区地安门内大街38号
Price per Person: 100 RMB
Unlike the spicy Chongqing Hot Pot, Beijing is known for its non-spicy, clear broth Mongolian Hot Pot. Man Fu Lou is a great and inexpensive option around the Forbidden City to get your Lamb Hot Pot fill. At Man Fu Lou, everyone gets their own small pot and dipping sauces.
Yangjia Hot Pot 杨家火锅
Address: Chunxiu Rd Xinfu 2nd Li, Next to Hero’s Buidling, Chaoyang District 朝阳区 春秀路幸福二里(杰座大厦旁)
Price Per Person: 125 RMB
Serving the well-known and popular spicy Chongqing hot pot, this restaurant is well known with the locals for it’s flavorful chili broth. The clean restaurant and fresh ingredients make it a very enjoyable dining experience. Many Chinese celebrities have visited this location.
Tandao Hong Kong Tea Restaurant 檀岛香港茶餐厅
Address: Sanlitun next to Jingkelong Supermarket, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯京客隆超市旁
Price Per Person: 70 RMB
Located just north of the Beijing Workers Stadium, this Hong Kong style tea house is great for wontons, dim sum and dessert. Highly rated by the local for its flavor and modern style, this restaurant is great for groups to try a bunch of different dishes.
Best Cafe
Esquires Coffee
Address: 1 East Chang’an Street, Dongcheng District 东城区 东长安街1号
Price per Person: 40 RMB
This modern cafe just a few blocks east of the main gate to the Forbidden City is a great place to sit and drink some coffee. With a few leather couches and chair and a lot of intimate tables, this coffee shop is perfect to take a load off and rest your feet.
Best Western Restaurant
TRB Bites
Address: 95 Donghuamen Rad, Dongcheng Distrcit 东城区 东华门大街95号
Price Per Person: 150 RMB
This European restaurant has an absolutely prime location close to the moat of the Forbidden City. They have tons of options from fish and lobster to steaks, soups and salads. If you need a break from Chinese food, this is a must visit.
Tube Station Pizza 站点披萨
Address: Fuyuan Exit 1 400 meters north of Beijing University Entrance, Haiding District 海淀区 福缘门1号(从北大西门往北走400米,在路口的西北角)
Price per Person: 75 RMB
A quick stop for western food, like pizza, french fries and chicken wings, Tube Station Pizza is a great place to grab a bite to eat after visiting the Summer Palace. The pizza is revered as being authentically American, one of the best in Beijing.
Scott’s Family Ristorante Italiano 意大利家庭料理
Address: 4 East 3rd Street, Next to New Zealand Consolate, Chaoyang District 朝阳区 三里屯东三街4号(新西兰使馆对面)
Price Per Person: 80 RMB
This quaint little Italian restaurant is little known on travel sites but very raved about by locals. If you are visiting the neighborhood and want pizza, wine and other classic Italian dishes, Scott’s Family Ristorante Italiano is a perfect option.
