The food map 'A Taste of Beijing' has listed many restaurants which received fame for their fashionable cuisine.

King’s Joy

King's Joy enjoys prime location neighboring the Yonghe Temple and a part of a cultural cluster in Beijing that houses Bailin Temple, the Imperial College and Beijing Temple of Confucius.

In this vegetarian restaurant, world-renowned chefs with experience in restaurants rivaling Michelin 3-star restaurants would serve customers with heartfelt dishes. And they also remain very rigorous on raw materials. Its homelike and elegant exterior decor is designed by Yung Ho Chang, a well-known designer.

The core concept at King's Joy is that healthy food promotes health and vitality. The dining area has a glass roof which allows natural light pouring into. There are also private rooms with views of lovely bamboo wood.

Address: No. 2 Wudaoying Hutong, Yonghe Temple, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Tel: 010-84049191

Da Dong Roast Duck

Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant is a famous high-end brand specializing in Beijing flavors. The exquisite restaurant has renovated the dishes with western cooking method which suits most foodies. Even each branch features different theme. A menu book amazed majorities at first glance because it looks like an album of painting rather than a simple menu.

The ducks at Da Dong are leaner and not greasy compared to other roast duck restaurants. With thin and soft duck pancake, it tastes much better with seasoning of coarse-granular sugar.

Address: North side of East Gate of Workers’ Stadium East Gate, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Tel: 010-65511808 010-65511806

Xiaodiao Litang (Pear Soup)

The famous Xiaodiao Litang enjoys high popularity! Original recipes, classic furniture and pear soup make Xiaodiao Litang one of the city’s most popular restaurant chains. A new offering of the restaurant is loquat pear and soup. 

Nowhere else could you see wooden tables and chairs as heavy as the ones at the eatery. Patterned wooden panels, pictures of ancient beauties on porcelain, and gray bricks that are typical of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Beijing - it is a comfortable and delightful atmosphere. Hot pear soup, dry-braised yellow croaker, and crisp-skin prawns with flour-wrapped pear balls are special dishes here.

Address: B1, Xinao Shopping Center, No. 9, Hujing East Road (opposite to Watsons)

Phone Number: 010-84437260