For Japanese expats

With locations in Hongqiao and Gubei, Shokodu caters to Japanese expats looking for a quick, inexpensive meal. Indeed, this cafeteria-style restaurant serves typical Japanese comfort foods.

Hotel Listings

Visiting chefs Pushpendu Sen and Arvind Nautiyal will bring a true taste of India at Grand Hyatt Beijing's Grand Caf from Feb 25 to March 6, with their specialty Indian curries and tandoor items.

Christmas feast

The patisserie at the Grand Hyatt Beijing prepares a variety of deluxe chocolates made with authentic imported ingredients.

Honzen

Discreetly tucked away from the over-bearing marble lobby of the Kempinski Hotel, the Japanese restaurant Honzen has little of the unmistakable and unsettling transient atmosphere that permeates many hotel-based eateries.

Grills and thrills

Beer wins dry argument

Japanese brews are gaining many fans at the Expo, Shi Yingying reports.

Costly cuisine worth every bite

Michelin-star chefs from Japan provide the most tempting dining experience.

Six distinguished chefs, seven courses, one dinner

On May 10, a team of six celebrity chefs will gather at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing to prepare a seven-course dinner, for one night only.

Beijing's best bites

Seasoned food critic Ye Jun recommends some of Beijing's top spots for supreme cuisines for your Spring Festival feasts

Getting in a pickle

Homemade preserves are easy to do and a lot cheaper than buying ready-made at the markets. Pauline D Loh introduces you to their pleasures, Korean-style

Diners' best picks

According to a survey by the Da Zhong Dian Ping website, hot pot is Beijingers' top choice and the average bill for eating out in the capital.

Enjoy teppanyaki in cushioned comfort

Kong Yi Ji has cooperated with Haiku by Hatsune to open a teppanyaki section in the Japanese restaurant at No 8 Chaoyang Park. Private rooms with soft cushioned seats are designed to exude a feel of leisure. The cooking happens right in front of you.