Our To Try List features new restaurants, dining promotions, drink discounts, food and drink festivals, guest shifts, pop-ups, and other culinary events happening in Beijing.
Chili's Plans to Launch a Second Location in Solana and Unveils a New Juice Series
After its inaugural Beijing location opened in Zhongguancun last December, Chili's is preparing to open a second outlet in Solana, anticipated for May. While specific details are still limited, we expect they will offer their well-known range of signature Tex-Mex dishes and beverages. Additionally, Chili's has announced a new series of fresh-pressed juices for spring, made entirely from fresh fruits and vegetables, featuring four blends: The Hulk, Sunrise Glow, Vitamin C Rocket, and Berry Bliss (all priced at RMB 38). These new juices are currently available at their Zhongguancun location; further information can be found in the poster above.
Chili's Zhongguancun Location
02, 2/F, East Area, Zhongguancun Art Park, Haidian District
Hours: Sun-Thu, 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-midnight
Phone: 135 2123 8823
Din Tai Fung Returns to Beijing with New Branch at Kerry Center
Fans of Din Tai Fung who were disappointed by their departure from the capital in 2024 will be happy to hear they have returned to Beijing! The new location is situated in the basement of the Kerry Center, currently in a soft opening phase, operating for lunch and dinner. The menu features some updates, but beloved items such as Pork Xiaolongbao (RMB 48 for six), various types of xiaolongbao, and Pork and Shrimp Shaomai (RMB 60 for six pieces) are still available.
Din Tai Fung
B/1, Kerry Center Beijing, Chaoyang District
Soft opening hours: 11.30am-2pm; 5pm-8pm
Phone: 157 1280 9535
New Cocktail Bar Side By Side Opens in Dongsi
This Thursday (Mar 12), a new cocktail bar named Side By Side, or SBS, will hold its official opening celebration. Located in Dongsi, SBS will be taking over the evening service at CENCHI Coffee. As a sibling of uh-huh and Tangled, SBS focuses on pairing ingredients to create diverse flavors through innovative cocktails and classic drinks. More information about this new venue can be found here.
Side By Side
114 Dongsi Nan Dajie, Dongcheng District
Hours: 7.30pm-2am
Q Mex Launches Taco World Series
Q Mex has introduced a new Taco World Series, featuring fusion taco creations inspired by different countries every three to four weeks. The first edition showcases Korean Bulgogi Tacos (RMB 58 for two), which includes Bulgogi beef, kimchi, spring onions, spicy gochujang mayo, and sesame seeds. Upcoming editions include USA-themed Smash Burger Tacos and Thai-style Red Curry Chicken Tacos; details can be seen in the poster above. Q Mex's Taco World Series is available at all five branches, with further information in the poster below.
Great Leap Rolls Out New Brunch Free Flow Offer
Great Leap has launched a new free flow beverage deal to accompany their weekend brunch menu. Every Saturday and Sunday, from 11am to 4pm, guests can enjoy three hours of selected drinks for RMB 168. They have also introduced a new brunch dish, Beef Shakshuka (RMB 68), a meaty twist on the classic North African and Middle Eastern dish, featuring eggs poached in a spicy beef tomato sauce. This brunch and free flow option is available at all Great Leap locations except the Doujiao Hutong branch; you can find additional information in the poster below.
Continental Breakfast Menu Now Available at Panorama
Panorama is offering a Continental Breakfast Menu on weekdays from 8.30am to 10am, featuring lighter options such as Croissants (RMB 15), as well as heartier choices like the Brittany Breakfast (RMB 68), which includes sunny-side-up eggs, avocado, bacon, sausage, roasted potatoes, and mushrooms served with whole wheat bread. Sweet options like Panorama French Toast (RMB 25), topped with berries, salted caramel sauce, and powdered sugar, are also available. More details about the new menu can be found here.
Panorama
81 Sanlitun Courtyard No. 4, Chaoyang District
Breakfast hours: Mon-Fri, 8.30am-10am
Phone: 010 6506 1893
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Chilis is preparing to launch a second location in Solana, Din Tai Fung is making its comeback in Beijing, a new cocktail bar called Side By Side is about to open, and there's more on our To Try List this week.