Off Work! Explore Beijing's Global Flavors

english.beijing.gov.cn
2025-02-10

Beijing is an international metropolis where you may discover food from various countries. Let's explore them together.

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IN-KITCHEN

The restaurant was opened in 1999. Its hallmark dish was a sumptuous BBQ platter with lamb, chicken, and fish altogether. It features peculiar and spicy flavors. Various types of Indian curry are also something unmissable.
Address: 2 Sanlitun North Lane, Chaoyang District
Opening hours: 11:30-14:30, 17:30-22:00

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Latina Brazilian Steakhouse

Hailing from Brazil to China in 1998, this dining establishment has captivated numerous foodies with its genuine Brazilian tastes. Its barbecue dishes are prepared in authentic, traditional Brazilian ways. Large beef slices are strung together, covered with coarse salt grains, and cooked continually in a rotating manner over an open flame.
Address: 201, 2F, The Grand Summit, Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Office Building, 19 Dongfang East Road, Chaoyang District
Opening hours: 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00

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ALAMEEN Arabic Restaurant

If you want to try real Lebanese dishes in Beijing, come here! The lamb cheese pancakes, grilled lamb legs, and hummus will make your visit worthwhile.
Address: West 2, Sanlitun 5th Street, Chaoyang District
Opening hours: 11:30-22:00
 
Panorama

At this restaurant famous for its authentic French brunch, you will find French crepes, which come in various flavors, are the restaurant's highlights. You can also find tarts, eggs Benedict, burgers, salads, desserts, and more.
Address: Building 81, Jidianyuan, Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District
Opening hours: 10:00-1:00 the next day
 
Desert Rose Turkish Restaurant
The Western Asian-style decor, head-scarved customers, and multilingual waiters together create a totally exotic flair. Shawarma, döner, lentil soup, Mediterranean salad... You will feel like you were in Türkiye with only one bite.
Address: 1-07, Building 1, 39 Shenlu Street (near Chaoyangmen Outer Street), Chaoyang District
Opening hours: 9:00-24:00
 
Okryugwan Restaurant
As one of the most authentic North Korean restaurants in the city, it specializes in traditional dishes from Pyongyang as well as culinary delights from Guangdong Province. Its grilled beef, cold noodles (naengmyeon), Pyongyang cabbage kimchi, and conch soup are all highly recommended.
Address: 8 Huguang Middle Street, Wangjing, Chaoyang District
Opening hours: 11:00-22:00

Annie's Ristorante Italiano (Dongyuan Building, Wudaokou)

As one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Beijing, it offers various dishes such as Lasagna al Forno, tiramisu, prime Australian rib-eye, salad made of avocado and fresh shrimps, etc. The dishes are rich and well-served.
Address: Dongyuan Building, 35 Chengfu Road, Haidian District
Opening hours: 10:30-23:00

Tapas by Alba

This Spanish restaurant features a Mediterranean style and a modern yet vintage design. There is a place downstairs for a drink and a little attic upstairs for conversations and gatherings. Traditional Spanish paella, cheese potato balls, Madrid-style fried mushrooms, smoked salmon salad, and bamboo shoots with eggs and Spanish ham are some of its standout specialties.
Address: 267 Gulou East Street, Dongcheng District
Opening hours: 11:00-23:30, Tuesdays to Sundays (closed on Mondays)

(Sources: Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau, Digital Media Center of Chaoyang District)

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