DK Travel : Beijing : Places to eat

Bellagio

A supremely hip and stylish Taiwanese chain, also serving quality Hakka dishes. Everything looks stunning and it tastes even better. Leave room for one of the hugely popular red-bean ice desserts (see Bellagio).
Cafe Sambal

An old-style courtyard house serves as the venue for exquisite dishes prepared by a genuine Malaysian chef (see Cafe Sambal).
Cafe Sambal

Sambal, a sauce made with chillies, features on the menu at this stylish Malay restaurant, along with other Southeast Asian specialties. The food is complemented by a beautiful courtyard-house setting (see Cafe Sambal).
China Huangzhou Westlake Tearoom

Lively, with music at the weekends.
Confucius Teahouse

Just across from the Confucius Temple. English spoken.
Coolgel

Excellent gelateria, and cheap too at ¥5 per scoop.
CourtYard

The location (facing the east gate of the Forbidden City) vies with the food (international fusion) for top honors. For the best views ask for a window table; if they are taken, instead enjoy the striking contemporary art on the walls (see CourtYard).
CourtYard

Beijing’s most famous restaurant – lauded as much for its location as much as the food (see CourtYard).
Crab Apple House

A handful of charming, private rooms set around a courtyard garden. Serves light and fragrant Huaiyang cuisine.
Da Hong Pao Teahouse

Stone-top tables and tree-stump seats, but a bit out of the way up in Haidian.