It's been quite a year for Beijing! In our 2025 Year-in-Review, we reflect on the events that took place in the capital this year. Following the first part of our three-part review detailing new openings in 2025, we're back with part two!
**Triple B 3B**
Earlier this year, Triple B 3B moved to MIX Island, which is a significant upgrade from their previous tiny location in the CBD. Their menu continues to offer a variety of burgers, sandwiches, and brunch items, alongside milkshakes, coffee, tea, craft beer, wine, and soft drinks.
**Location:** Triple B 3B106, 1/F, Bldg 1, A9 Nongzhan Nanlu, Chaoyang District
**Hours:** 6am-9pm
**Phone:** 185 1179 8633
**NASI AH MA in Sanlitun**
In June, MULU launched NASI AH MA in Xingfucun, situated near O'Steak. This cozy establishment features a Malaysian nasi campur concept, offering rice with various sides and a selection of dishes from the counter. They also provide pre-selected meal combos and non-nasi options, such as Sarawak Laksa Kway Teow (RMB 48) and Beef Ball Kway Teow Soup (RMB 48).
**Location:** NASI AH MA, Section H, 1/F, 55 Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District
**Hours:** 10.30am-9pm
**Phone:** 185 1467 1721
**PIGNUT BARBECUE**
PIGNUT BARBECUE opened near WAB this summer, bringing authentic Texas barbecue to the locale. Their menu includes classics like pulled pork, beef brisket, and spare ribs, as well as a variety of burgers, tacos, appetizers, and sides. Despite being new, they’ve quickly gained popularity among American BBQ fans in Beijing.
**Location:** PIGNUT BARBECUE, 9 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District
**Hours:** 11am-10pm
**Phone:** 188 1149 1865
**WITH**
WITH, which stands for With Listening Bar, opened in the 798 Arts District this summer. It is a craft cocktail bar with a strong focus on music, featuring DJ decks and regular live performances. In addition to cocktails, they offer beer, wine, coffee, and soft drinks.
**Location:** WITH, 798 Xijie, 798 Arts District, Chaoyang District
**Hours:** 6.30pm-2.30am
**Chill Since '93**
Chill Since '93, an Italian-themed café chain linked to fashion brand Brandy Melville, debuted its first branch in Beijing in July at Sanlitun Courtyard No. 4. True to the chain's style, they serve a selection of square Italian pizzas, sandwiches, fresh juices, coffee, and merchandise.
**Location:** Chill Since '93, 102, 1/F, Bldg 10, 4 Gongrentiyuchang Beilu, Chaoyang District
**Hours:** 11am-9pm
**Phone:** 152 1062 3768
**Carbo Pasta Bar**
Originally launched in Chongqing, Carbo has made its way to the new Friendship Store Complex this year. They offer an array of handmade pasta, appetizers, salads, Italian desserts, and a variety of beverages. The bright and inviting space combines a relaxed atmosphere with an open kitchen and outdoor terrace seating, ideal for warmer weather.
**Location:** Carbo Pasta Bar, 17 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
**Hours:** 11.30am-10.30pm
**Phone:** 185 1115 8502
**Dundun Tuntun**
Dundun Tuntun is a bistro and bar that opened in Sanlitun during the summer. Tucked just off the bustling Taikoo Li West area, this bistro features two sections: one is a self-serve craft beer bar, while the other operates as a café by day and a cocktail lounge by night. The menu highlights fusion comfort food from northwestern China.
**Location:** Dundun Tuntun, Unit 1-7, W1-6, 1/F, Taikoo Li West, Chaoyang District
**Hours:** Sun-Thu, 11am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 11am-1am
**Phone:** 173 8278 7302
**Pub 96**
Pub 96 has taken over the former Chill Bar space, previously known as the Drum and Bell. The establishment has undergone
The second installment of newly opened locations in Beijing.