Address: 1/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang District,Beijing

Description: A 2007 newcomer from the same stable as the wildly successful Alameda, SALT offers an unbeatable formula: it's all about the food. If you want to spend the night cooing about the décor, go somewhere else. The ...

Address: southeast of Holiday Inn Lido Hotel, 2nd Boutique, Hairun ...

Description: Peter's Tex-Mex Grill wins most of the Mexican food awards in Beijing's expat magazines. Besides Tex-Mex favorites, they also serve breakfast and American foods: the burgers and the caramel pecan pie and browni...

Address: S8-31, Sanlitun Village, 19 South Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District, ...

Description: What better way is there to enjoy some al fresco eating than to enjoy a healthy pasta, salad or fruit smoothie on a stylish, hip patio in the heart of Sanlitun's home of the beautiful people, the Village? If th...

Address: Shop 106, Block 4, China Central Place (Huamao), 89 Jianguo Lu, ...

Description: Pho Lemon is a Hong Kong chain that delivers on consistency – a quality often missing in Beijing's foreign restaurants. The quality renditions of classic Vietnamese dishes are served up in big portions and the...

Address: B1 Level, Prosper Center, 5 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Description: Located in the basement of the Prosper Center beside the food court, Mekong Riverside Cuisine does a great job with staples but excels on deserts. Despite neighboring a food court, the restaurant serves up fine...

Address: Bldg 32, Zhixincun Xiaoqu,Haidian District, Beijing

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Popular with locals, Da Dong Bei serves up northern specialties such as Dangbeida lapi (cold glass noodles with fresh vegetables) and Dongbei dalapi (cold rice and noodles).

Address: 2-2, Section 1, Zifangyuan, Fangzhuang,Fengtai District, Beijing

Description: A homey atmosphere compliments the Chinese ''comfort food'' served at this quaint restaurant; you'll feel as if you've left the big city far behind you. Great jiaozi, braised carp, and stir-fried potatoes with ...

Address: 1/F,Bldg.5,section Xiwangzhuang,Haidian District,Beijing

Description: Feast on Dongbei cuisine in a festively decorated and spacious restaurant. Modest prices allow you to sample a wide array of delicacies, and the friendly servers bring each dish with a smile. Try the spare ribs...

Address: Dajingdongjie,Sisihuan Zhonglu,Fengtai District,Beijing

Description: A bit far from the center (Yayuncun), but that should not keep you from coming and experiencing Dongbei's friendly service and homey atmosphere. Try the chicken braised with mushrooms or the Dongbei pork knuckl...

Address: opposite to the Xiyuan Chinese Medicine Clinic, 26 Wanquanhe ...

Description: With its rustic ambiance, Sunflower Village is like time-traveling back to 1950s; the revolutionary-era films shown in the afternoon will complete your nostalgia trip. Service could be better, but the broiled g...

Address: 50 Wangfujing Dajie,Dongcheng District,Beijing

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Seasons' Shanghai-style dishes, prepared in an authentic ancient Chinese cooking vessel, give you a taste of China's past. International credit cards accepted.

Address: 5/F,Bldg.Xinzhongguancun,19zhongguancun Dajie,Haidian District,Beijing

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Luxurious eatery serving up juicy Xialongbao. Best known for their ''lion's-head'' meatballs and dumplings. Accepts international credit cards.

Address: Bldg.8,Jianwai SOHO village,39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu,Chaoyang ...

Description: This chain serves up Taiwanese dim sum. Those familiar know the chain from other places search it out as soon as they land in Beijing. Taste the delicately steamed dumplings known for their thin wrappers stuffe...

Address: 2/F, West Tower, China World Trade Center,Chaoyang District, Beijing

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Tastes of both Hong Kong and Shanghai. This restaurant is a pearl waiting to be discovered. Accepts international credit cards.

Address: 241 Zhushikou Xidajie, Xuanwu District,Beijing

Description: Whether you slurp them or eat them delicately one by one, the staff at Jinyang Restaurant is ready to serve you all kinds of tasty noodles. You may also want to try their delicious roast duck- its explosive fla...

Address: 20 Xidawanglu,Chaoyang District,Beijing

Description: Hip music and large murals set the scence for al dente Shanxi noodles and fusion dishes. Recommended are the Youmian (shell-shaped noodles), and the ''extra-long single noodle.'' Spice up your noodles with tang...

Address: 10 Liuliqiao Beili,Fengtai District,Beijing

Description: This family venture brings the best of Shanxi to the Asian Games Village. Take your cue from the locals and order the thick-cut, hand-made noodles paired with mutton dishes and a fragrant gravy. For a lighter m...

Address: 69 Chaoyangmennei Nanxiaojie,Dongcheng District, Beijing

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Traditional low tables and paper cut-outs on the walls provide the ambiance of this charming Shanxi noodles restaurant. Accepts international credit cards.

Address: Bldg.907, Section 9, Jinsong, Guangming Bridge, ...

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Fragrant mutton soup and noodle dishes are the staples of Shi Tang's extensive menu. No frills but no unpleasant surprises.

Address: 5/F,apm Beijing,138 Wangfujing Dajie,Dongcheng District,Beijing

Description: Voted as the best Yunnan restaurant by various expat magazines, this superb restaurant believes in keeping things simple. The house brand of rice wine complements the flavorful and spicy Yunnanese cuisine. The ...

Address: In alley running east from 3.3 Mall, Bldg 8, Dong Sanlitun,Chaoyang ...

Description: This Yunnan-style restaurant is a hip place for spotting Chinese celebrities. Sample the special mushroom and veggie dishes, and the cured ham. Well known for its authentic food and cheap prices. A second locat...

Address: Next to Jenny Lou's, 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie,Chaoyang District, Beijing

Description: Lijiang-theme restaurant with staff decked out in minority costumes offering good Yunnan fare. Fried potato balls, rice with pineapples, and Shangri-la deep-fried beef are popular favorites. Buzzing every night...

Address: 1 Minzu University Beilu, Weigongcun, Haidian District,Beijing

Description: Restaurants that enjoy this much success sometimes slack off a little, but Golden Peacock is still as friendly and reliable as it ever was. This Dai minority group eatery offers lovely rooms with bamboo walls a...

Address: opposite to Canadian Embassy, Southwest corner of Xindong Lu, ...

Description: Truly authentic dining experience with Tibetan staff, chefs and musicians. A great selection of meats from stewed yak to deep-fried lamb chops. Bring a camera to take pictures of the décor and the over-the-top...

Address: behind the Friendship Store, 2/F, A-11 Xiushui Nanjie, ...

Description: One of the best-known Lhasan eateries in Beijing, serving up traditional Tibetan cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Their yak meat and BBQ lamb is excellent, but their Tsampa misses the mark. Accepts international c...