Our To Try List highlights new dining spots, special dining offers, drink discounts, food and beverage festivals, guest chef events, pop-up experiences, and other culinary happenings in Beijing.
Chili's is preparing to launch a second location in Solana, Din Tai Fung is making its return to Beijing, a new cocktail bar named Side By Side is set to open, and more items are featured on our To Try List this week.
Chili's to Open in Solana and New Juice Series Introduced
After debuting their first Beijing location in Zhongguancun last December, Chili's is ready to open a second outlet in Solana. The expected opening is in May, and while specific details are limited, we anticipate they will offer their well-known Tex-Mex dishes and beverages. In addition to the new branch, Chili's has announced a fresh pressed juice series for spring, featuring 100% fresh fruits and vegetables in four different blends: The Hulk, Sunrise Glow, Vitamin C Rocket, and Berry Bliss (all priced at RMB 38). The new juices can now be purchased at their Zhongguancun location, with further details available in the poster above.
Chili's Zhongguancun Branch
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 Kerry Center Location
Fans of Din Tai Fung who were disappointed by its departure from the capital in 2024 will be glad to learn that the restaurant has returned to Beijing! The new branch, located in the basement of the Kerry Center, is currently in a soft opening phase, serving lunch and dinner. While the menu has undergone some modifications, you can still enjoy signature dishes such as Pork Xiaolongbao (RMB 48 for six), several other xiaolongbao varieties, and Pork and Shrimp Shaomai (RMB 60 for six pieces).
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 party. Situated in Dongsi, SBS will take over the evening operations at CENCHI Coffee. A sibling of uh-huh and Tangled, SBS specializes in cocktail pairings, crafting diverse flavors from a single ingredient. The bar will feature experimental signature drinks alongside classic cocktails. More details about this new venue can be found here.
Side By Side
114 Dongsi Nan Dajie, Dongcheng District
Hours: 7.30pm-2am
Q Mex Unveils Taco World Series
Q Mex has launched a new Taco World Series that will highlight fusion taco creations inspired by various countries every three to four weeks. The inaugural edition features Korean Bulgogi Tacos (RMB 58 for two), showcasing Bulgogi beef, kimchi, spring onions, gochujang-spiced mayo, and sesame seeds. The upcoming versions will include USA-inspired Smash Burger Tacos followed by Thai-flavored Red Curry Chicken Tacos; more information about these can be seen in the poster above. Q MEX's Taco World Series will be available at all five branches, with further details provided in the poster below.
Great Leap Introduces New Brunch Free Flow Offer
Great Leap has introduced a free flow beverage deal to complement its weekend brunch menu. Now, every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm, guests can indulge in three hours of selected beverages for RMB 168. They have also added a new brunch item: Beef Shakshuka (RMB 68), a hearty version of the classic North African and Middle Eastern dish, featuring eggs poached in a spicy beef tomato sauce. This brunch and free flow offer is available at all Great Leap locations except for the Doujiao Hutong branch; additional details can be found in the poster below.
Continental Breakfast Menu Available at Panorama
Panorama is now serving a Continental Breakfast Menu, available on weekdays from 8.30am to 10am. The menu includes smaller offerings like Croissants (RMB 15) and more substantial choices such as the Brittany Breakfast (RMB 68), which comes with sunny-side-up eggs, avocado, bacon, sausage, roasted potatoes, and mushrooms, all served with whole wheat bread. They also offer sweet options like Panorama French Toast (RMB 25), topped with berries, salted caramel sauce, and powdered sugar. More information about the new menu can be found here.
Panorama
81 Sanlitun Courtyard No
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Chilis is poised to launch its second location in Solana, Din Tai Fung is making a comeback in Beijing, a new cocktail bar named Side By Side is about to open, and there's more on our To Try List this week.