Our To Try List highlights new restaurants, dining deals, drink discounts, guest shifts, pop-ups, and other exciting foodie events in Beijing.
Rabiul's Kitchen, the fourth branch of Dastaan, is set to open tomorrow, Pebbles is debuting a new menu, Slider Nation is now serving weekend brunch items at their WAB location, and there’s more on our To Try List for this week.
**Rabiul's Kitchen Opens Tomorrow**
It's encouraging to see establishments flourishing in Beijing’s food and beverage scene, and one such notable name is Dastaan. Following the launch of their original location in 2022, they opened Bollywood Tales and Mumbai Impression last year, and now they're introducing a fourth location: Rabiul's Kitchen.
Officially opening its doors tomorrow (Mar 27), Rabiul's Kitchen is situated directly across from the west side of the 798 Arts District. True to Dastaan's ethos, this restaurant emphasizes high-quality, authentic Indian cuisine, featuring a selection of signature dishes alongside exclusive offerings specific to this branch.
The venue itself is stunning, adorned with vibrant motifs and meticulously chosen furniture by Rabiul and his team, ensuring that each piece has a story. Even the restaurant doors are designed in an Indian style.
**Rabiul's Kitchen Address**
Bldg 31, Dashanzi Beili, Jiuxianqiao Jiedao, Chaoyang District
Hours: 11am-11pm
Phone: 184 0118 2660; 137 1844 0102
**Pebbles Unveils New Menu**
Pebbles has just introduced a brand-new menu that adds fresh and delicious options to their already impressive lineup. This includes new daily specials like Tortas Wednesday, featuring tortas (Mexican sandwiches) made with their homemade bolillos (bread), such as the Tortas Ahogadas (RMB 65, pictured above), filled with carnitas, frijoles, chile de arbol sauce, and pickled onion served in a roasted tomato sauce. Another highlight is Char-Grill Thursday, offering grilled dishes like Tacos de Arabes (RMB 108 for chicken; RMB 148 for beef, pictured below), a fusion of chuanr-style skewers with flour tortillas, rice, and pico de gallo.
They've also introduced a kids menu inspired by owner Ray's son, Arthur, featuring kid-friendly items like Arthur's Weekend Pasta (RMB 45), Chicken Quesadillas (RMB 50), Arthur's Cheeseburger (RMB 48), and Fish & Chips (RMB 45). Additionally, there's a section for salsas and sauces, with options ranging from mild Salsa Negra (RMB 12) to spicy Habanero Mango Salsa (RMB 15). In addition to the new daily specials, they continue to offer their popular Taco Tuesday deal, where ten tacos are available for RMB 108. You can learn more about their new menu here.
**Pebbles Address**
Courtyard 74, Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District
Hours: Tue-Thu, 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sun, noon-10pm
Phone: 010 8404 0767
**Slider Nation Offers Weekend Brunch and Fried Chicken Sliders**
Another venue with exciting new updates is Slider Nation, which is now providing brunch items at their WAB branch every Sunday from 11am to 2:30pm. Menu options include Sausage Egg n' Cheese Sliders (RMB 28 each, minimum order of three), featuring a homemade breakfast sausage patty paired with egg, cheese, and spicy OG sauce. For potato lovers, there’s the Hangover Hash (RMB 58, pictured below), consisting of tater tots topped with peppers, onions, shredded cheese, OG spicy burger sauce, and two fried eggs. You can also add Wagyu beef crumble or pulled pork for an additional RMB 18.
For those with a sweet tooth, they offer French Toast Chuan'r (RMB 58, pictured below), which consists of skewered cinnamon-spiced French toast bites with fresh fruit and powdered sugar served with a whisky butter maple glaze. There's also the Big o’ Plate of Maple Glazed Bacon (RMB 48) – because who doesn’t love bacon? – made with crispy American-style bacon brushed with real maple syrup and brown sugar. If you want to add some boozy fun to your brunch, they have a two-hour free-flow package on their signature Bloody Marys, Mimosas, and Carlsberg for RMB 158.
Additionally, Slider Nation is now offering Fried Chicken Sliders (RMB 69 for three plus Duck Fat Fries) at all their locations. The sliders feature homemade fried chicken encased in Slider Nation's soft steamed buns, with an
Rabiul's Kitchen is set to open tomorrow, Pebbles is debuting a new menu, Slider Nation is introducing weekend brunch items at their WAB location, and more.