2011 Feb 09 Full Guide to Valentine’s Day Dining in Beijing

Valentine's Day is here which means chocolate, flowers and romantic meals. If you're still searching for that perfect place here is a full list of options with dinners ranging from fun tasting plates at TERRA for a (relative) deal to caviar and champagne extravagance at Maison Boulud.
February 11-14
El Quim de la Boqueria (Feb 11-13)
Chef from the well-loved Barcelona restaurant stops off to stock up on fresh produce before cooking it over three days. Price and time TBD. Migas (5208 6061) 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园6层
Valentine’s at Cepe
Five courses featuring ravioli, Wagyu beef and chocolate and raspberry mousse. Available at lunch and dinner. All diners have the chance to win a diamond worth USD 1,500. RMB 888+15%. Cepe, Ritz-Carlton Financial Street (6601 6666) The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒店大堂
Valentine’s at Greenfish
Six courses featuring crab and lobster cakes and beef tenderloin. Available at lunch and dinner. All diners have the chance to win a diamond worth USD 1,500. RMB 888+15%. Greenfish, Ritz-Carlton Financial Street (6601 6666) The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒店大堂
Valentine’s at Mana
A five-course dinner, with one cocktail included. RMB 288. Mana (6460 6721) 2 Sanlitun Beixiaojie (next to Liangma He), Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳区三里屯北小街2号
Valentine’s at Qi
Six courses of refined Cantonese-influenced dining, available at lunch and dinner. All diners have the chance to win a diamond worth USD 1,500. RMB 888+15%. Qi, Ritz-Carlton Financial Street (6601 6666) The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒店大堂
Valentine’s Week at Park Hyatt Beijing
Special menus at China Grill and The Private Room, a Dom Perignon Valentine’s Day Special at China Bar, love-themed parties at Xiu, and a series of special Valentine’s cupcakes and chocolate boxes at the Coffee Bar. Park Hyatt (8567 1234) 66/F, Park Hyatt Beijing, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街2号柏悦酒店66层
Valentine’s at Agua (Feb 13-14)
Slow-cooked Wagyu veal cheek, Maine lobster rice and Catalan cream are among the highlights. RMB 388-588. Agua (5208 6188) 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园4层
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Valentine’s at Maison Boulud
Three six-course tasting menus to choose from at the Legation Quarter, including J’Adore, paired with a glass Perrier Jouet rose champagne (RMB 1,778 per couple), Passion, including a bottle of Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque vintage 2002 champagne (RMB 5,288 per couple), and Folie, featuring 50 gram of Iranian Osetra caviar and a bottle of Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Rose vintage 2002 champagne (RMB 13,288 per couple, reserve 48 hours in advance). Maison Boulud (6559 9200) Ch'ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区前门东大街23号
True Romance
Set dinner includes two glasses of Mumm champagne, candles and roses, with live music to set the mood. RMB 888 (per couple). CRU Steakhouse (5908 8995) 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel, China Central Place, 83 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国路83号华贸中心JW万豪酒店2层
A Very M Romance
Choose from six courses featuring lobster, beef and Yorkshire pudding and champagne. RMB 1,488 (per couple), or four courses of romantic dining starts with a champagne cocktail. RMB 888 (per couple). Capital M (6702 2727, reservations@capital-m-beijing.com) 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen), Chongwen District 崇文区前门步行街2号3层
Be My Valentine!
Set dinner featuring his and hers options. RMB 608 (per couple). 6.30-10.30pm. Alameda (6417 8084) Sanlitun Beijie (beside the Nali Mall), Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯北街
Raffles Romance
A romantic six-course dinner with highlights including lobster with caviar and bouillabaisse emulsion. Ladies receive La Prairie’s “caviar pearls” cream (worth RMB 1,700) as a gift. RMB 2,888 (per couple). 6.30pm. Jaan (6526 3388 ext 4186) Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 Dongchang'an Jie, Dongcheng District东城区东长安街33号北京饭店莱佛士
Romantic Valentine’s Dinner
Romantic buffet includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and free-flow wine, beer and soft drinks. RMB 521+15% (per couple). Café Noir (5907 8416) Traders Upper East Hotel, 2 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东四环北路2号上东盛贸酒店
Valentine’s Special Moment
Buy-one-get-one-free bottles of Moet & Chandon. RMB 680+15%. Lobby Lounge, Traders Upper East (5907 8416) 2 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东四环北路2号上东盛贸酒店
Sureño Valentine’s Menu
His and Hers set menus to get you in the mood for love. Complimentary glass of champagne served. RMB 688+15%. Sureño (6410 5240) B1/F, The Opposite House, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village瑜舍地下1层
Sweet Seduction
A romantic buffet laden with seafood and a fantastic selection of chocolates. Ladies receive a red rose and every couple participates in the lucky draw for a trip to Hong Kong. RMB 998+15% (per couple). 6.30pm. East 33 (6526 3388 ext 5171) Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 Dongchang'an Jie, Dongcheng District东城区东长安街33号北京饭店莱佛士
Taste, Share, Pair
Romantically crafted tasting plates to share with your loved one. Pair with wines for extra cost. Complimentary glass of champagne or Valentine’s cocktail. 6-11pm. RMB 298. Terra (6591 9148) 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯南路1号
Valentine’s at Aria
Chef Matthew McCool presents a six-course gourmet set dinner menu. Enjoy a complimentary flute of Veuve Clicquot upon arrival, and take a Valentine’s gift home. RMB 658. Aria, China World Hotel (6505 2266 ext 36) 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层
Valentine’s at Chef Too
Reservations recommended. Chef Too (6591 8676, chefbilly@yahoo.com) Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu (north of Block 8), Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳公园西路(八号公馆北)
Valentine’s at Ciro’s Pomodoro
Four-course set menu featuring options including a classic seafood stew, T-bone steak and tiramisu. Cost includes two glasses of prosecco. Ciro’s Pomodoro (5208 6008) 81 Sanlitun Lu, Nali Patio, Chaoyang District 朝阳区那里花园三里屯
Valentine’s at Easy Kitchen
A five-course degustation menu for lovers. Cost includes two glasses of sparkling wine plus free-flow beer and soft drinks. RMB 857+15% (per couple). 6-10pm. Easy Kitchen, Doubletree by Hilton (6338 1999 ext 1722) 168 Guang’anmenwai Dajie, Xuanwu District宣武区广安门外大街168号
Valentine’s at Eudora Station
Two options depending on your status. The couple’s dinner is RMB 520, with a live band providing entertainment, before a free party for single people looking for love. Reservations recommended. 5pm-1am. Eudora Station (6437 8331/8334) 6 Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District朝阳区芳园西路6号
Valentine’s at Gourmet Corner
A luscious selection of homemade heart-shaped chocolates, marzipan flowers with chocolate truffles and chocolate lollipops with red hearts to make your feelings known. Gourmet Corner, China World Hotel (6505 2266) 1/F, Guomao West Wing (next to Starbucks), 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸西楼1层星巴克对面
Valentine’s at Grange
Romantic four-course set dinner, with the chance to win an RMB 5,000 diamond or a trip to Thailand. Overnight and spa packages also available for extra cost. RMB 999+15% (per couple). Grange, Westin Chaoyang (5922 8880) 2/F The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District 朝阳区新源南路1 号
Valentine’s at Jewel
Eight-course gourmet Chinese dinner. Cost includes a glass of champagne and soft drinks. RMB 888. Jewel, Westin Financial Street (6606 8866 ext 7820) 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层
Valentine’s at Lunar 8
Chef Alan Yang presents a romantic sharing menu for lovers featuring some of the best dishes Asia has to offer. Cost includes a complimentary glass of champagne and a rose for the lady. Price and time TBD. Lunar 8, Fairmont Beijing (8507 3618) 8 Yong'an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街,永安东里8号
Valentine’s at Migas
Intimate five-course set meal. RMB 680 (per couple). 8.30-10.30pm. Migas (5208 6061) 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园6层
Valentine’s at Mirch Masala
Indian set dinner with wine, a rose and chocolates. RMB 168 (per couple). Mirch Masala (8563 6304) Unit 130, Bldg 2, Ritan Highlife, (opposite north gate of Ritan Park), 39 Shenlu Jie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区神路街39号日坛公园北门对面日坛上街2号楼130号
Valentine’s at Modo
Four courses of romance. RMB 480. Modo (6415 7207) 3/F, Sanlitun Village South(close to Element Fresh), 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区3楼(近新元素)
Valentine’s at Morel’s
A romantic set menu includes a lovers’ drink, cream of lobster, grilled salmon or pan fried veal tenderloin, and a St. Valentine’s cake. Reservations encouraged. RMB 398 (per couple). Morel’s (6416 8802) Gongti Beilu (opposite Workers' Gymnasium North Gate, northwest corner of the intersection with Chunxiu Lu), Dongcheng District 东城区莫劳龙玺西餐, 工体北路春秀路西北角工人体育馆北门对面
Valentine’s at Mosto
Champagne, candlelight and Chef Daniel’s romantic four-course dinner. RMB 420, RMB 120 (plus wine pairing). Mosto (5208 6030) 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层
Valentine’s at Prego
What’s more romantic than Italian food? Cost includes a glass of champagne each and a rose. Deluxe overnight packages available for extra cost. RMB 1,999 (per couple). Prego, Westin Financial Street (6606 8866 ext 7815) 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层
Valentine’s at Scene a Café
Seafood buffet spread, with a flute of Moët & Chandon, free-flow soft drinks and handmade gourmet chocolates. RMB 398+15%. Scene a Café, China World Hotel (6505 2266 ext 35) 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店
Valentine’s at Seasonal Tastes
Special Valentine’s buffet, with the chance to win an RMB 5,000 diamond or a trip to Thailand. Overnight and spa packages also available for extra cost. RMB 699+15% (per couple). Seasonal Tastes, Westin Chaoyang (5922 8880) 2F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District朝阳区朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店
Valentine’s at Senses
A buffet for swingin’ lovers. RMB 418+15%. Senses, Westin Financial Street (6606 8866 ext 7810) 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层
Valentine’s at Summer Palace
Selection of Cupid-inspired set menus priced RMB 680-1,080+15%. Summer Palace, China World Hotel (6505 2266 ext 34) 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店大堂
Valentine’s at The Taj Pavillion
A five-course set Indian meal taking you through the “five tastes of life.“ With a sweet ending, of course. RMB 110+15% service charge. The Taj Pavillion (6505 5866) 1) 1/F, West Wing, China World Shopping Mall (next to KFC), Chaoyang District 朝阳区国贸西楼1层肯德基旁边 2) 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai Lu, Shoudu Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District朝阳区首都机场路将台路丽都假日酒店广场缤纷廊3层 3) Shunyi South 顺义南L222, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆时尚购物中心L222室
Valentine’s at The Cut
Romantic set meal. RMB 900+15% (dinner plus glass of champagne), 1,550+15% (dinner, glass of champagne plus wine pairing). The Cut, Fairmont Beijing (8507 3617) 8 Yong'an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie (next to LG Twin Tower, across from the Silk Market), Chaoyang District 朝阳区
Valentine’s Candlelight Dinner
Two set menus of hearty European food to choose from, each accompanied by a glass of wine. RMB 368 (per couple, four courses), RMB 468 (per couple, three courses). Cabare (5905 1760) 15-1, Bldg 15, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾15号楼15-1号
Valentine’s Day Candlelit Set Dinner
A special Valentine’s Day set menu to enjoy either in Vasco’s or The Library, with a glass of champagne to start, a heart-shaped cake to share and a rose for your lady to set the mood right. RMB 1,299+15% (per couple). Vasco’s or The Library (5812 8888 ext 8411) 5/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District东城区王府井东街8号希尔顿北京王府井酒店5层
Valentine’s Day Dinner
The meal includes aphrodisiacs like mountain yams, pine nuts, ginger and chocolate. Wine and sparkling wine included in cost. Reservations required. RMB 300. 7-10pm. Black Sesame Kitchen (136 9147 4408) www.blacksesamekitchen.com 3 Heizhima Hutong, Dongcheng District 东城区东城区黑芝麻胡同3号
Valentine’s Day Dinner at CBD
Special set menu for two complete with champagne, roses and chocolates in a romantic setting. RMB 666+15%. CBD, Grand Millennium (8587 6888) 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环中路7号
Valentine’s Day Indulgence
New chef Paulo de Souza creates romance with oysters in a champagne broth, beef tenderloin with truffle sauce, and king prawn risotto. Bookings essential. RMB 388. 6-10.30pm. SALT (6437 8457) 2/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite the Japanese School, west of Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District 朝阳区将台西路9号2层(珀丽酒店西边)
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Re: Full Guide to Valentine’s Day Dining in Beijing
Everything's so expensive! I think im gonna cook up a good meal and light up some candles and celebrate love at home!
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