Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Beijing, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Going Out
Beijing’s nightlife peaks on Friday and Saturday nights, when whole areas come alive with inviting music, neon lights and throngs of people. Alcohol flows freely, although prices do tend... read more
Cuisine List & Top Picks
Cuisine List – Quick Reference
African p.304
American p.304
British p.305
Caribbean p.305
Chinese p.305
European p.311
French p.313
Fusion p.314
Indian p.314
Italian p.315... read more
Eating Out
Beijing’s dining scene can satisfy most cravings. There are restaurants offering fare from most corners of the globe. Every type of Chinese cuisine is represented too. Sichuan restaurants... read more
Local Cuisine
Chinese Cuisine
Chinese cuisine takes many different forms, but the most influential genres are referred to as the ‘eight cuisines’. These are Shandong, Sichuan, Guangdong, Fujian,... read more
Delivery & Takeaways
Most restaurants will deliver to within a few kilometres, though ordering usually requires some level of Mandarin. Western restaurants in the embassy districts and the CBD can often take... read more
Hygiene
Hygiene standards run the gamut. Some upscale restaurants have open kitchens and strict cleanliness standards, but local dives and street vendors are part of the Beijing experience. Raw... read more
Special Deals & Theme Nights
Most international restaurants have special offers for holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. Expat favourite Steak & Eggs (Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai, 010 6592 8088,... read more
Tax & Service Charges
Upmarket hotel bars and restaurants sometimes add service charges. The typical rate is 15%. Service charges should be stated, often in small print, at the bottom of menus. read more
Tipping
Tipping doesn’t happen. Culturally, the practice is anathema, partly because it hints at superiority and a lack of respect, and partly because self sufficiency is so prized. Those who try... read more
Vegetarian Food
Chinese restaurants offer many dishes that appear to be meat free, but may dissatisfy veggies. Several vegetable dishes contain pieces of chopped pork or beef that are not stated in the... read more
Latest Reviews
Sorabol
This smart chain has two restaurants, both known for their interiors, pleasant staff, reasonable prices and...
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Haiku By Hatsune
This place is chef Alan Wong’s second step towards total domination of the fancy fusion market. Thanks to...
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