Grandma's Kitchen
祖母的厨房

If your favourite thing about the original Grandma’s was the kitsch, you’re going to be a little disappointed with the new location – a map of the US and a rubber chicken glued to the wall are the extent of the decor. If you found the original a bit claustrophobic, however, this two-storey, high-ceilinged spot will provide a significantly more pleasant dining experience. Jianwai SOHO still appears eerily deserted, despite actually being chock full of residents and offices, but its location at the Centre of the Universe should ensure that Grandma’s popularity will endure. Sept 04

• Wudaokou
• CBD
• Jianguomen/Beijing Railway Station
• Tian’anmen