LIVING IN BEIJING -
Dining
From every type of regional Chinese food to genuine international cuisine from around the world, Beijing's restaurant scene can accommodate almost any craving. Western-style breakfasts are a bit more difficult to find outside of international hotels. However, the options for lunch and dinner seem limitless. Below is a sampling of Scout's favorite Beijing restaurant picks.
| Name | Type | Location | Telephone | Delivery |
| A-Che | Central & South American | 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (opposite the Australian Embassy), Chaoyang District | 6417 2201 | Yes |
| Alameda | Central & South American | Sanlitun Houjie (beside the Nali Mall), Chaoyang District | 6417 8084 | No |
| Annie's | Italian | West Gate of Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District | 8589 8366 | Yes |
| Aria | European | 2/F China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District | 6505 3318 | No |
| Assaggi | Italian | 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District | 8454 4508 | Yes |
| Athena | Greek | 1 Sanlitun Xiwujie, Chaoyang District | 6464 6036 | No |
| Bellagio | Taiwan | 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District | 6530 5658 | Yes |
| Biteapitta | Middle Eastern | 30 Tianze Lu (near Nuren Jie, turn at the Grape restaurant before the New Get Lucky Bar), Chaoyang District | 6467 2961 | Yes |
| Bocata | Cafe | 33 Sanlitun Lu (3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District | 6417 5219 | Yes |
| Brasserie Flo | French | Rainbow Plaza (Longbo Guangchang), 16 Dongsanhuan Lu (not far from Great Wall Hotel), Chaoyang District | 6595 5135 | No |
| Cafe de la Poste | French | 58 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng District | 6402 7047 | No |
| Le Cafe Igosso | Italian | Dongsanhuan Nanlu (800m south of Guomao bridge on east side of street), Chaoyang District | 8771 7013 | No |
| Cafe Sambal | Southeast Asian | 43 Doufuchi Hutong (just east of Jiugulou Dajie), Xicheng District | 6400 4875 | Yes |
| Da Dong Roast Duck | Beijing Duck | 1-2/F, Nanxincang International Plaza, 22A Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District | 5169 0329 | No |
| Ding Ding Xiang | Hot Pot | 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District | 6530 5997 | No |
| Eudora Station Bar and Restaurant | American | 6 Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District | 6437 8331 | Yes |
| Grandma's Kitchen | American | 1-2/F, Bldg B, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District; | 5869 3055 | Yes |
| Hutong Pizza | Pizza | 9 Yindingqiao Hutong, Xicheng District | 6617 5916 | Yes |
| Hatsune | Japanese | 2/F, Heqiao Bldg C, 8A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District | 6581 3939 | No |
| I Rock My Pot | Hot Pot | 37-38 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District | 5879 0999 | No |
| The Kro's Nest | Pizza | Inside Workers’ Stadium North Gate (next to VICS), Chaoyang District | 6553 5253 | Yes |
| Morel's | European | Gongti Beilu (opposite Workers' Gymnasium North Gate, Northwest corner of Chunxiu Lu), Chaoyang District | 6416 8802 | Yes |
| Panino Teca | Italian | 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District | 8454 1797 | Yes |
| Punjabi Restaurant | Indian/Pakistani | C-8, 2/F, Lucky Street, Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District | 5867 0221 | Yes |
| Purple Haze | Thai | Opposite the north gate of the Workers' Stadium (in the small alley behind the ICBC Bank), Chaoyang District | 6413 0899 | Yes |
| Rumi | Middle Eastern | 1A Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong Hotel), Chaoyang District | 8454 3838 | Yes |
| Sampan Restaurant | Cantonese | 1/F Gloria Plaza Hotel, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District | 6515 8855 x2155 | Yes |
| Serve the People | Thai | 1 Sanlitun Xiwujie (next to Athena), Chaoyang District | 8454 4580 | No |
| South Beauty | Sichuan | 2/F Manhattan CNT Building Beijing (south of Swissotel Hotel), Dongcheng District | 8528 2331 | No |
| South Silk Road | Yunnan | 12-13, 19A Shichahai Qianhai Xiyan, Xicheng District | 6615 5515 | No |
| The Taj Pavilion | Indian/Pakistani | 1/F, West Wing, China World Shopping Mall (next to KFC), Chaoyang District | 6505 5866 | Yes |
| Tim's Texas Roadhouse | American | 27 Xingba Lu (Nüren Jie), Chaoyang District | 6461 1141 | Yes |
| The Tree | Pizza | 43 Sanlitun Beijie (100m west of Sanlitun North Bar street, Youyi Youth Hostel, behind Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District | 6415 1954 | No |
| W Dine & Wine | European | 22-1 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (next to Jingkelong), Dongcheng District | 6416 9838 | Yes |
| Xiang Man Lou | Beijing Duck | 19 Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie, Chaoyang District | 6460 6711 | Yes |
Tasting street food is the ultimate experience for the more adventurous types. Available at one of Beijing's many street vendors, you can try a wide range of tasty delights. For example, tang hulu (small pieces of fruit dipped in caramelized sugar on a stick), yang rou chuan (seasoned lamb kebab), and jianbing (Chinese pancake) are all delicious snacks found on Beijing's streets.