40 editor picks in Beijing.
40 mid-range places in Beijing, editor-picked. the comfortable everyday-good restaurants in Beijing, with real cooking and no surprise on the bill. All Beijing food.
Hong 0871 in an industrial park in Beijing's east serves Yunnan cooking with ingredients shipped from the province, and a menu that changes regularly.
OrderStewed pig skin with red bean and preserved vegetable when available, and the Tengchong clay-pot dish.
TipIt sits a bit out of the way in an industrial park, and Ctrip lists free parking, so a taxi or car is the easiest way to arrive.
Dahuaishu Grill on Meishuguan East Street in Beijing cooks beef, lamb and pork on an iron griddle in the old zhizi kaorou style, with egg-fried mantou slices.
OrderGrilled pork belly, beef tongue and lamb, with egg-fried mantou slices and gedatang soup.
TipCtrip lists a waiting area and free parking, so expect a queue at peak hours; the egg-fried mantou slices are a side worth adding.
Minzhongmin, listed as Fujian Cuisine on Dongsanhuan North Road in Beijing, cooks Fujian country recipes, from red crab on sticky rice to ginger duck.
OrderSteamed red crab on sticky rice, the heirloom ginger duck and the creamy mashed taro dessert.
TipThe owner and chefs come from Xiamen and bring produce and seafood from Fujian; the room sits in Kaidexingmao, units 110-111 on the ground floor.
Bar Long Fong, behind the Park Plaza Hotel near Wangfujing in Beijing, builds cocktails from Chinese ingredients and is No. 96 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026.
TipThe 50 Best entry says ingredients are often Chinese and sourced from farmers, so ask the bartenders what is in season before choosing.
Man Heng Ji holds a Bib Gourmand for charcoal copper-pot instant-boiled mutton from Sunite lamb, with sweet sesame shaobing, in Ping'anli, Beijing.
OrderOrder the instant-boiled mutton, choosing lean or fatty cuts, and finish with sweet sesame-sugar shaobing.
TipThe branch stands on the south-west corner of Ping'anli West Street and Zhaodengyu Road; book ahead or come off-peak.
Poetry Wine holds a Michelin star for modern Beijing cooking, with braised fish head and 40-day-old roast duck, in a room of jade and ink art in Beijing.
OrderOrder the braised fish head, the chargrilled roast duck and the creamed yam with osmanthus sweet soup.
TipBamboo, jade ornaments and ink paintings suggest a high bill, yet the Michelin inspectors found a meal here priced moderately.
Lao Chuan Ban opened in 1979 as Sichuan's Beijing office restaurant and has served homestyle Sichuan dishes to the public since 1995, in a hutong in Beijing.
OrderMouth-watering chicken in peanut and sesame sauce, fuqi feipian and maoxuewang.
TipThe restaurant opened in 1979 for the Sichuan provincial office; Ctrip lists a waiting area, free Wi-Fi and baby chairs, so arrive early at mealtimes.
Bad Ass Lamb Hot Pot on Maizidian West Street in Beijing serves lamb hot pot with 15 cuts of lamb and hand-sliced meat swished in a broth of your choice.
OrderHand-sliced lamb, the lamb shin and the blanched lamb head with cumin, with malabar spinach.
TipTry the lamb shin, which tastes less greasy after a few seconds in the broth, and the blanched lamb head seasoned with cumin.
Beiping San Xiongdi on Dongzhimen Inner Street in Beijing serves old-style instant-boiled lamb in copper pots on Ghost Street, open until 03:00.
OrderHand-cut fresh lamb and the prime top cut, with house sesame sauce, sugared garlic and red willow skewers.
TipCtrip lists a waiting area and folk performances at the tables; the late 03:00 close means a quiet table after the evening rush.
Great Leap Brewing's Original #6 is the founding taproom on Doujiao Hutong in Beijing, pouring banana wheat and chrysanthemum beer, with brewing now off site.
TipLost Plate lists a happy hour from 16:00 to 19:00 on labelled beers; the taproom is the original shop, with the brewing done elsewhere.
Yibin Guesthouse in Xizhong Hutong, Beijing, is a Bib Gourmand Sichuan kitchen run by chefs from Yibin, known for Lizhuang boiled pork and Yibin noodles.
OrderLizhuang boiled pork and Yibin noodles with bean sprouts.
TipReservations are not taken and queues can pass an hour, so go outside peak mealtimes; a July 2025 guide lists it open 10:30 to 20:00 daily.
Ji Chuan, on the ground floor of the Atour Hotel on West Dawang Road, is Michelin Selected for Chongqing-leaning Sichuan cooking and bingfen in Beijing.
OrderOrder the mapo tofu with marbled beef and the pickled chillies with peach kernels, then the bingfen.
TipExpect an intense tingly numbness from the signatures; the bingfen dessert and the array of alcoholic drinks help put out the flames.
Rong Cuisine on Baiziwan South Er Road is a Bib Gourmand spin-off of Xin Rong Ji serving Taizhou yellow croaker and sauteed squid at modest prices in Beijing.
OrderOrder the famous yellow croaker, then the sauteed squid with wild rice stems and salted potherb mustard.
TipThis branch serves a larger menu with more single-serving choices than its sibling branches, from an open kitchen in a seafaring-themed room.
Xiang Bin Xuan on Huayuan Road in Beijing cooks authentic Hunan food, known for its chopped-chilli fish head and Yongzhou-style fried duck, plus stinky tofu.
OrderThe chopped-chilli fish head, Yongzhou-style fried duck and the stinky tofu.
TipExpect a queue at mealtimes, so arrive early or reserve by phone; the Michelin Guide also lists stinky tofu and mugwort dumplings as snacks.
Jing Hua Lou on Datun North Road in Beijing revives Qing-era banquet-house dishes, such as crispy duo and smoked pork head, in a second-floor dining room.
OrderOrder the crispy duo blanched in oil, sliced smoked pork head, and rose puff pastry to finish.
TipDiners are escorted from a retro entrance to a lofty dining room on level 2; Ctrip lists a waiting area and large tables for 10 or more.
Hu Da Restaurant, the Guijie flagship at 233 Dongzhimen Inner Street in Beijing, is known for spicy crayfish and never closes, a landmark on Ghost Street.
OrderCrayfish in garlic or Sichuan-spice flavours, Chongqing-style la zi ji chicken and mala scallops.
TipIt never closes, so a late table is easier than at dinner; Ctrip's dish list leads with garlic crayfish, Chongqing spicy chicken and mala scallops.
Liuji Zhizi Kaorou on Lazhu Hutong in Beijing grills beef, lamb and squid on an iron griddle in the old zhizi kaorou style, near Hufangqiao in Xicheng.
OrderGrilled beef, beef tongue and lamb, with squid whiskers and chicken gristle skewers.
TipCtrip lists a waiting area, so expect a queue at mealtimes; the city food guide suggests Beibingyang soda or erguotou with the grilled meat.
Ritan Shuanrou, the original shop at the east gate of Ritan Park in Beijing, serves halal instant-boiled mutton in small cloisonne copper pots.
OrderInstant-boiled mutton in the small copper pot, dipped in sesame sauce, with sugared garlic.
TipThis park-gate shop is the original; the Chaoyang district guide says it is on the 2025 Dianping Bichibang list, and it serves in small copper pots.
The Mandarin Cake Shop, on the second floor of WF Central beside Mandarin Oriental, sells hotel-baked pastries, cakes, chocolates and bread in Beijing.
TipThe shop is a takeaway counter on the second floor of the east wing; in July 2025 it added a pet cake range for dogs and cats.
Butterfly Patisserie, the jewel-box boutique of Rosewood Beijing, sells artisanal chocolates, seasonal cakes and pastries with 40% less sugar in Beijing.
TipThe shop closes at 19:00 and dress is smart casual. Handcrafted chocolate gift boxes and hampers are sold for gifting.
Hua's Restaurant, in restored courtyards on Dongzhimen Inner Street in Beijing, serves updated Beijing dishes and crayfish, with dinner running until 02:00.
OrderThe updated Beijing dishes and, in summer, the crayfish served at the Guijie festival.
TipDinner runs 17:00 to 02:00 after a lunch session from 11:00 to 14:00; the Guijie crayfish festival brings the summer crayfish menu.
Pebbles Courtyard in Wudaoying Hutong, Beijing, cooks Mexican enchiladas, quesadillas and tacos in a courtyard run by an owner trained under Rick Bayless.
OrderThe vegetarian enchiladas, the Pebbles quesadilla or the chorizo con papa tacos.
TipHours differ by day, with a 17:00 opening Tuesday to Thursday and noon from Friday to Sunday; Wednesday carries a vegan ahogada special.
Han Tenggeli inside the Xinjiang office compound on Sanlihe Road in Beijing cooks big plate chicken, red willow skewers and nang-wrapped lamb.
OrderBig plate chicken, nang-wrapped lamb and hand-grasped mutton, with lamb skewers.
TipEnter the Xinjiang office compound on Sanlihe Road and look for the guest building; the guide lists a banquet option and the casual restaurant.
Cafe Zarah on Gulou East Street in Beijing has a courtyard and runs themed Sunday brunches from 10:00 to 14:00, plus an all-day brunch menu on other days.
OrderA table in the glass-roofed courtyard, with the all-day brunch menu or the pasta.
TipIts events page lists themed Sunday brunches from 10:00 to 14:00; in spring and autumn the courtyard seats are the ones to take.
Siji Minfu by the east gate of the Forbidden City hang-roasts Beijing duck and serves Beijing-style dishes such as zhajiangmian, close to Wangfujing.
OrderOrder the hang-roasted duck, then a bowl of zhajiangmian (noodles with fried bean sauce) on the side.
TipThe branch stands next to the east gate of the Forbidden City and is a popular choice, so book ahead or arrive off-peak.
Cinnara in Chaowai SOHO cooks home-style Sri Lankan food, with black curry crab, kottu, hoppers and coconut roti, near Chaoyangmen in central Beijing.
OrderOrder the black curry crab, kottu and hoppers, with coconut roti to mop up the curry.
TipThe restaurant is unit 03015 on the third floor of Building A, Chaowai SOHO; hoppers are usually served at dinner only.
Duck de Chine, a courtyard house on Jinbao Street, is Michelin Selected for Peking duck roasted over date wood and served to a gong in Beijing.
OrderOrder the Peking duck roasted over date wood, then the deep-fried king oyster mushrooms.
TipThe operator lists last orders at 22:15 and offers private rooms, a bar area and parking; booking ahead is available.
Bao Bao Hao on Chaoyangmen North Street in Beijing has served sizzling Cantonese claypot dishes since 2000, in a room styled after Guangzhou's old Xiguan.
OrderOrder the sand ginger chicken from the claypot, and the Cantonese cured sausage claypot rice.
TipClaypot dishes are seared to order over fierce heat for smoky wok hei, and the room is jam-packed at mealtimes, so reserve ahead.
Jingyi on Liulichang East Street in Beijing is a small alley room with a short calligraphic menu of Hubei river fish and home cooking, with limited seats.
OrderBraised tofu with fish roe, hot and sour young lotus root with chicken gizzards, osmanthus grass jelly.
TipSeats are limited, so come early or expect to wait in line; in winter, ask for the piping-hot egg-drop glutinous rice wine.
Hong Fan Qie's Yuyuantan South Road flagship in Beijing cooks Hubei dishes from daily-shipped ingredients on a menu that follows the 24 solar terms.
OrderOrder the long-snout catfish with tomato and the sauteed young lotus seeds.
TipThe menu follows the 24 solar terms, so ask what is seasonal; Ctrip lists a waiting area, tables for ten or more and free parking.
Duoweiju at the corner of Fuxue Hutong and Zhong Jianzi Alley in Beijing cooks Yunnan dishes, from bamboo fungus steam-pot chicken to cross-bridge noodles.
OrderBamboo fungus steam-pot chicken, cross-bridge rice noodles and the crisp taro.
TipCtrip lists a waiting area and free parking; service breaks between lunch and dinner, with a shorter lunch on Monday, so check the hours.
Modernista on Baochao Hutong in Beijing is a retro European bar with a black-and-white ballroom floor and a stage, with live music usually from 21:30.
TipCome early to get a seat at the bar, because live music usually starts at 21:30.
a BAR of crayon, in Sanlitun Taikoo Li North in Beijing, opened in April 2025 by ex-Union manager Harry Hua, and builds its drinks on Chinese ingredients.
TipThe Food for Thought guide of July 2026 lists it open 18:30 to 01:30; the debut menu is built around Hebei, so ask the bartender about it.
OVERTONE's Beixinqiao taproom in Beijing is a Scottish brewery with 20-plus beers on tap, burgers, and a rooftop deck right next door to the Celestial bar.
TipGo up the stairs next to the Lawson convenience store; the Beijinger's rooftop guide places the deck next door to the Celestial live-music bar.
Hu Da Restaurant, the Guijie flagship at 233 Dongzhimen Inner Street in Beijing, serves spicy crayfish around the clock and is a landmark of Ghost Street.
OrderCrayfish in garlic or Sichuan-spice flavours, Chongqing-style la zi ji chicken and mala scallops.
TipIt never closes, so a late table is easier than at dinner; the city's crayfish festival serves ten flavours on Ghost Street in summer.
Turkish Feast in Xinyuanli serves lamb and beef grills with stone-oven pide and lahmacun, from the team behind Georgia's Feast, in Chaoyang, Beijing.
OrderOrder the grilled meat platter with stone-oven pide or lahmacun, the thin flatbread with minced beef.
TipBlack tea arrives before the meal and desserts follow; the Xinyuanli branch is at unit 115 on the ground floor of the Shang mall.
Hua's Restaurant in restored courtyards near Beixinqiao serves updated Beijing dishes such as Eight Banners lamb ribs and crayfish in Beijing.
OrderOrder the Hua Family cabbage, the Eight Banners lamb ribs and the spicy crayfish.
TipThe restaurant fills a warren of restored courtyards near Beixinqiao, and its evening service runs until 02:00.
Huaiyang Fu in a period mansion on Andingmenwai Street is Michelin Selected for Huaiyang classics such as braised pork belly and lake shrimps in Beijing.
OrderOrder the braised pork belly with arrowroot and the hand-peeled lake shrimps with fox nuts and aged vinegar.
TipBookings are essential; the period mansion has a stone garden and carved wooden windows, and a seasonal menu runs alongside the classics.
Qiantang Garden on Shuangyushu North Road in Beijing has cooked Ningbo seafood since the early 2000s, with fish tanks and shipments from the owner's hometown.
OrderOil-blanched river shrimp with vinegar and ginger, hairtail, and house-made waxberry juice.
TipPick the fish from the tank and ask how to cook it; the Michelin Guide singles out oil-blanched river shrimp and hairtail prepared several ways.
Hua Sheng Feng on Dongsanhuan South Road in Beijing serves Wenzhou seafood and home dishes from live tanks by the entrance, opened by a Wenzhou native.
OrderMud snails in scallion oil and the gingery pork tripe soup with egg omelette, plus tank seafood.
TipChoose your seafood from the live fish tanks by the entrance and ask the staff for the best way to cook it.
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