As we head into the second half of the yr, let’s have a look again at a few of the new eating places and bars that opened up in Beijing within the first half of 2025.
TIAMO
Proper originally of the yr, the house previously occupied by Apollo in Sanlitun was taken over by TIAMO. An offshoot of OTIUM •柴屿麦, a bistro-style eatery located by the Liangma River, TIAMO focuses on handmade pasta dishes.
TIAMO•条条by柴屿麦
Southwest nook, 1/F Pacific Century Place, 2 Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区工人体育场北路甲2号盈科中心1层西南侧
Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm; 3pm-5pm; 5.30pm-11pm
Cellphone: 158 1023 8943
Slider Nation WAB
After a lot anticipation in Beijing’s burger neighborhood, Slider Nation formally opened a brand new department by Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) in February. Right here, you will get their regular number of scrumptious sliders, together with different choices like tacos and, on Sundays, a banging brunch menu.
Slider Nation WAB 小堡邦,
2-9, 1/F, 8 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区来广营东路8号一层2-9号
Hours: 11am-9pm
Cellphone: 156 1123 5169
Le Coq
The Le Coq group opened their first Beijing Le Coq Wine & Bistro retailer in Taikooli earlier this yr. A Shanghai-based model, they concentrate on French fusion meals, combining conventional French cooking strategies with fashionable flavors akin to Asian sauces. Together with meals, they have a superb wine choice, signature and traditional cocktails, mocktails and different drinks.
Le Coq Wine & Bistro
3/F, Bldg 2, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯路19号院2号楼3层S02-3内-S2-30单元S02-3
Hours: 11am-11pm
Cellphone: 132 6036 5312
One Thousand and One Nights
Following the closure of their unique location close to Tuanjiehu subway station, One Thousand and One Nights reopened at a brand new location contained in the T+ Mall in Sanlitun. The new spot boasts a big house unfold out throughout two separate eating areas. Foodwise, the menu stays largely the identical as at their unique location, with plenty of BBQ and kebab choices.
One Thousand and One Nights 一千零一夜•阿拉伯菜
4/F, T+ Mall, 1 Nan Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区南三里屯路1号三里屯一号场TMALL4层
Hours: 11am-12.30am
Cellphone: 010 5367 1001; 135 5241 8401
Gung Ho! Shuangjing
In March this yr, Gung Ho! made a triumphant return to Shuangjing. Opening up contained in the House 3 Mall, which can be residence to Q MEX’s Shuangjing location. Right here you will get their regular array of high-quality pizzas, pasta, salads and extra.
Gung Ho! Shuangjing department
1/F House 3, Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区东三环中路20号乐成SPACE3一层
Hours: 10am-10pm
Cellphone: 010 6778 2678
Rabiul’s Kitchen
Additionally opening in March was Rabiul’s Kitchen, the fourth Dastaan department in Beijing. Rabiul’s Kitcen is positioned simply throughout the street from the west facet of the 798 Arts District, and like all of Dastaan’s areas, they serve up high-quality, genuine Indian delicacies, with the whole lot from classics to chef specials, avenue meals and extra.
Rabiul’s Kitchen
Bldg 31, Dashanzi Beili, Jiuxianqiao Jiedao, Chaoyang District
朝阳区酒仙桥街道大山子北里31号楼
Hours: 11am-10pm
Cellphone: 184 0118 2660; 137 1844 0102
CULTURE
Sanlitun SOHO obtained a brand new resident within the type of Pakistani restaurant CULTURE. Coming from the identical staff behind restaurant and bar Puff & Chill, CULTURE focuses on bringing the wealthy flavors and traditions of Pakistan’s culinary delights to Beijing. They’ve the whole lot from kebabs to biryanis, curries and sweets, all created with genuine spices and recent components.
CULTURE
219, 2/F, Bldg 2, Sanlitun SOHO, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯SOHO2号上场2层219
Hours: 11am-10pm
Duli
Shanghai-based vegan bistro Duli opened their first Beijing department again in April. It is positioned inside the brand new Friendship Retailer Complicated, one avenue down from Facet Road Jianguomen and Nola, simply south of Ritan Park. Right here, they serve up a variety of their signature dishes like Mapo Tofu Hummus, Corn and Cauliflower Fritter With Bao and Tom Yum Wanton Soup.
Duli
1/F, Friendship Retailer Complicated, 17 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街17号友谊商店园区内1层商铺
Hours: 11am-10pm
Cellphone: 185 1953 8158
a BAR of crayon
One other new spot that opened up in April was a BAR of crayon, a brand new cocktail bar created by former Union bar supervisor Harry Hua and his staff in collaboration with bar Lengthy Fong. The bar carries on the Union staff’s fashionable cocktail type, whereas additionally increasing on Lengthy Fong’s use of lesser-known Chinese language components.
a BAR of crayon
N4-L33, Sanlitun Taikooli North, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯太古里北区N4-L33号
Hours: 7pm-1.30am
IBIZA the Oasis
This pool membership brings the vibes of its namesake Ibiza with a sandy seashore space, gorgeous giant out of doors pool, seashore bar and DJ sales space. They have a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks accessible, together with bar snacks and shisha. They host common pool events throughout summer season, and you’ll maintain up-to-date with them by following their official WeChat account: “IBIZA the Oasis”.
IBIZA the Oasis
Inside Huashan Park, 1377, Wenhuaxin Dajie, Chaoyang District
文化新大街1377号华膳园区内
Hours: 2pm-1am
WAWABEER
WAWABEER opened a full-fledged dine-in spot, an amazing improve from their earlier takeout window. Situated in Tuanjie Xinli, the identical advanced that homes Golden Canine, they have ten totally different burgers on the menu plus new additions like tacos, a sausage platter and different snacks in addition to eight of their signature beers and 4 kombuchas on faucet.
WAWABEER
114, Bldg 20, B/F, Donglang Tuanjie Xinli, Chaoyang District
朝阳区团结湖东郎团结新里地下空间20号楼-114
Hours: 11am-10pm
Cellphone: 135 2122 5019
Peiping Machine Friendship Retailer Complicated
One other new spot that opened within the Friendship Retailer Complicated was one other department of Beijing brewery Peiping Machine. Their ninth department within the capital, right here you will get Peiping Machine’s regular array of nice brews and scrumptious bites, akin to their well-known Beijing Roast Duck Jianbing (RMB 58).
Peiping Machine Friendship Retailer department
24, Friendship Retailer Complicated, 17 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街17号友谊商店园区24栋
Hours: 11.30am-1.30am
Cellphone: 132 4028 8611
Q MEX Wukesong
Q MEX opened up a brand new department within the Wukesong advanced, its fifth department in Beijing. The opening additionally coincided with a whole menu revamp. Located reverse IKEA, the brand new location sports activities a big terrace space full with a pool desk, and the house inside is giant and additionally has a non-public room appropriate for 10-12 friends. This department has two dishes which might be unique to the placement: Charcoal-Grilled Hen and Beef Ribs. Each dishes are solely accessible on the weekend and must be ordered in the future prematurely.
Q MEX Wukesong department
1/F, Bldg 16, Wukesong, Huaxi LIVE, Haidian District
海淀区华熙LIVE•五棵松16幢一1层-101
Hours: Solar-Thu, 11.30am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 11.30am-1am
Cellphone: 010 6818 6978
Tangled
Tangled, a sister bar of Dongsi-based wine bistro uh-huh, opened up not too lengthy in the past close to Beixinqiao. Right here, they concentrate on handmade pasta and, in their very own phrases, bringing “good carbs, good drinks and good vibes” to the neighborhood. To go together with the meals, they’ve a variety of wines, beers and a fastidiously crafted cocktail menu.
Tangled
20 Banqiao Nanxiang, Dongcheng District
东城区板桥南巷20号
Hours: Tue-Solar, noon-2pm, 6pm-midnight
Cellphone: 185 0010 4976
Triple B 3B
Triple B 3B relocated to MIX Island, a particular enchancment over their earlier hole-in-the-wall-style location within the CBD. The menu has stayed largely the identical, with a variety of burgers, sandwiches and brunch choices. They’ve additionally obtained milkshakes, coffees, tea, craft beer, wine and tender drinks to sip on.
Triple B 3B
106, 1/F, Bldg 1, A9 Nongzhan Nanlu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区农展馆南路甲9号1幢1层106号
Hours: 6am-9pm
Cellphone: 185 1179 8633
NASI AH MA in Sanlitun
MULU opended up NASI AH MA round a month in the past in Xingfucun, simply across the nook from Jing-A. The comfortable new spot is a Malaysian nasi campur idea the place you get rice with an array of sides and your alternative of dish from the counter. Additionally they have pre-selected meal mixtures accessible in addition to non-nasi dish like Sarawak Laksa Kway Teow (RMB 48) or Beef Ball Kway Teow Soup (RMB 48).
NASI AH MA
Part H, 1/F, 55 Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区幸福村中路55号1层底商H段
Mushy opening hours: Mon-Fri, 10.30am-2pm, 5pm-8pm; Sat-Solar, 10.30am-8pm
Cellphone: 130 3113 6856
PIGNUT BARBECUE
PIGNUT BARBECUE lately opened up by WAB, bringing genuine Texas barbecue to the strip. They’ve traditional choices like pulled pork, beef brisket and spare ribs, together with a variety of burgers, tacos, appetizers and sides.
PIGNUT BARBECUE
9 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区来广营东路9号
Hours: 11am-10pm
Cellphone: 188 1149 1865
WITH
A brand new bar referred to as WITH, brief for With Listening Bar, has lately opened up within the 798 Arts District. It is a craft cocktail bar that has a deal with music, full with DJ decks the place they may usually have stay performances. Apart from cocktails, they’ve additionally obtained beers, wine, espresso and tender drinks.
WITH
798 Xijie, 798 Arts District, Chaoyang District
朝阳区798艺术区798西街
Hours: Tue-Thu, 6pm-2am; Fri-Solar, 6pm-5am
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