Our To Try List highlights new restaurants, dining deals, drink discounts, guest shifts, pop-ups, and other food-related events in Beijing.
This week’s To Try List features the reopening of One Thousand and One Nights at T+ Mall, Circle Urban launching a smash burger pop-up, Gung Ho! returning to Shuangjing, and more.
**One Thousand and One Nights Moves to T+ Mall**
After One Thousand and One Nights, along with several other eateries near the Tunajiehu subway station, closed at the end of last year, the future of these long-standing establishments was uncertain. Fortunately, for One Thousand and One Nights, we have good news! Approximately a month ago, they reopened at a new location within T+ Mall in Sanlitun.
Their new venue offers a spacious layout with two distinct dining areas and even features a coffee window where you can grab some Arabic coffee to take away. The ambiance reflects the same Arabian style as their former spot, showcasing arched doorways, tiled flooring, and decorative stained glass lighting.
Regarding their menu, it closely resembles that of their original location, offering a variety of BBQ and kebab selections, such as the Mixed Grill (RMB 558), Antab Kebab (RMB 75), and Iranian Kebab (RMB 98), along with numerous mains, appetizers—including various hummus options—and salads.
**One Thousand and One Nights 一千零一夜•阿拉伯菜**
4/F, T+ Mall, 1 Nan Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
Hours: 11am-12.30am
Phone: 010 5367 1001; 135 5241 8401
**Circle Urban Opens Smash Burger Pop-Up in T+ Mall**
In related T+ Mall news, Circle Urban has launched a pop-up in the basement called Circle Burger Lab. This spot focuses on smash burgers, featuring items like the Double Double (RMB 38), Mexican Burger (RMB 42), and their popular Black Pineapple Beef Burger (RMB 48). To enjoy with your burger, they offer a variety of fries, from classic French Fries (RMB 15) to flavored options like Nori Fries (RMB 18) and Garlic Fries (RMB 18), along with soft drinks. The pop-up will operate only until March 31, so there’s still time to check it out.
**Circle Burger Lab Pop-Up**
Middle Isle, K08, B1, T+ Mall, 1 Nan Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
Hours: 2pm-8pm
Phone: 135 5234 3764
**Gung Ho!'s Shuangjing Branch Now Officially Open**
You might have seen on our WeChat Channel that Gung Ho! has made its exciting return to Shuangjing. Located inside the Space 3 Mall, which also houses Q MEX's Shuangjing branch, they had their grand opening last Saturday (March 8). At the new Shuangjing location, diners can enjoy their usual high-quality pizzas, pasta, salads, and more. Personally, we stick with the classic Pepperoni (RMB 89), but we're also fond of the Lord of the Lambs (RMB 119) and the Chicken with Bell Pepper (RMB 89). Don't forget, if you have trouble deciding on toppings, a Half and Half Pizza option is available.
**Gung Ho! Shuangjing Branch**
1/F Space 3, Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District
Hours: 10am-10pm
Phone: 010 6778 2678
**Slowboat Launches New Seasonal Burger Series**
Slowboat has introduced a new Seasonal Burger Series featuring a limited-time seasonal burger available at all locations for just one month. For Volume One, they are offering the Cluck Norris Chicken Burger, which many may recall from last year's Juicy Burger Fest. This burger, humorously named after Chuck Norris, includes braised chicken finished on the grill, topped with their homemade spicy chili relish, a blend of pickled and fresh onions, guacamole, and crispy chicken crackling. The Cluck Norris Chicken Burger will be available this month only, so be sure to try it while you can!
**Vegan Vibes Sunday Brunch Returns to Zarah**
On Sunday, March 16, Zarah's Vegan Vibes Brunch will return in celebration of the Meatless March initiative. This entirely plant-based buffet brunch will feature colorful appetizers, fresh salads and dips, delicious hot dishes, vegan sausages, cold cuts, and homemade vegan cakes and desserts. The Vegan Vibes Brunch will run from 11am to 2pm and is priced at RMB 228 for the all-you-can-eat buffet; RMB
One Thousand and One Nights is back in T+ Mall, Circle Urban has launched a smash burger pop-up, Gung Ho is returning to Shuangjing, and more highlights are included in our To Try List this week.