What's New Restaurants: Yuppie Yummie

Xiushui Nanjie, the quiet street in the Ritan Park area that runs parallel to Jianguomen Waidajie, has played home to a host of American-styled restaurants over the years. The latest to try its luck is Yuppie Yummie (hereafter YY, since I refuse to type the word “yummie” again), an oddly titled restaurant serving up huge portions of classic Americana dishes – burgers, ribs, and steaks. The eclectically decorated space is warm and inviting, with a bright garden room at the entrance and an open kitchen in the main dining room. Note that they are willing to hire out both the kitchen and dining space for you to cater your own events – an enticing prospect for budding master chefs.

The burgers are the main event here, and the menu riffs off the classics, adding barbecue pulled pork, bacon, and a fried egg to the Hard Rock burger, one of their signatures. We advise ordering this one to share, especially if you want to be able to enjoy a portion of their crisp breaded onion rings, or even a portion of sweet and tender ribs.

Accompany your meal with a glass of their exceptional ice tea, brewed with a blend of both international and domestic teas, including smoky lapsang souchong. Unlike some of the insipid Lipton versions around town, YY’s ice tea has a strong tea flavor, which is accented, rather than drowned out, by the accompanying lemon slices. It doesn’t hurt that it’s served in an adorable vintage brass cup either.

Yuppie Yummie
Sun-Wed 10.30am-1am, Thu-Sat 11am-3am. 17 Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomen Waidajie Chaoyang District (6592 8788)
朝阳区建外大街秀水南街17号(北京友谊商店北侧)

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Photos: Ken