EAT: Mosto Group Opens Ming's Curry Store, Bistro 108 and The Rug Close for Renovations, Kopitiam Brunch

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Mosto Group opens new venue Ming's Curry Store 

Occupying the former Burger Box space, Ming’s Curry Store serves street food classics such as Cantonese style curry balls, egg waffles, and hot dogs, as well as a range of house-made beverages such as creamy yogurt shakes and Hong Kong-style milk tea. Choose from a range of snacks cooked in Ming's signature spicy, savory curry sauce, including homemade beef balls and cuttlefish balls, as well as more traditional options like fish tofu and honeycomb tripe. To celebrate their grand opening, Ming's are offering a hongbao surprise voucher through the end of their opening month (while supplies last) with every order.

Bistro 108, The Rug Sanlitun undergo renovations; Kup Kup Kup closes Taikoo Li location

It’s been one hell of a year and several popular restaurants are taking advantage of a little downtime to renovate. French restaurant Bistro 108 is renovating until Nov 9, while the Sanlitun branch of The Rug is under renovation until Oct 28, with a plan to reopen with cozier furniture, a new winter menu, and (most importantly) their own restroom within the restaurant. 

In other news, Kup Kup Kup has closed their Taikoo Li Sanlitun North location, with the owner telling us that they will move to Shunyi with a slightly updated concept (opening date TBD). In the meantime, we'll miss their excellent spring rolls and curries. 

Kakikopi launches Kopitiam-inspired brunch

Kakikopi has launched a new brunch set inspired by the breakfast served at kopitiams across Southeast Asia. Priced at RMB 138 for two (originally RMB 268), the brunch includes kopitiam favorites like kaya butter toast with soft-boiled eggs, roti canai with curry gravy, and grilled glutinous rice rolls wrapped in banana leaves. Durian fans can sample kopi (coffee) or teh tarik (milk tea, literally "pulled tea") infused with Musang King Durian. 

Rive Gauche launches new menu

Rive Gauche at the Puxuan has launched a brand new menu by head chef Ivan Miguez that embraces nostalgic, authentic, and classic French Bistro traditions and innovative, sophisticated culinary Parisian Bistronomy to Beijing. The dishes are traditional and comforting, with Miguez's signature modern twist. For example, magret de canard is served with crushed sweet potato and arugula, while imported French skate is lightly steamed and served with a white miso emulsion and pomegranate reduction. From now until Oct 30, quote "rendezvous at Rive Gauche" when making your reservation and enjoy 20 percent off your a la carte food and drink bill. 

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