Dongdaqiao Lu South-东大桥路南

Restaurant T defines its offerings as modern Japanese cuisine, with the use of novel ingredients and presentation. The form, however, remains true to the classic kaiseki ryori style: multi-course haute cuisine consisting of artfully though-out sips and bites.

Highlights include their mandarin fish sashimi, with a clean sweetness and firm consistency and the cold soup, with flavours evolving on the tongue. Tempura is a specialty here, with the chef customizing cooking time depending on diners' seating for optimal texture and taste.

Owned by a Hong Kong native George, this hidden gem offers one of the best Greek moussaka in town.

Mitao will surprise even ardent fans of southwest Chinese cuisine. The shaojiao xiaopidan (烧椒小皮蛋 RMB 25) presents diners with dozens of hundred-year quail eggs, their unique flavor smartly adjusted by soft and juicy bell peppers. Next, order two bowls of steamed rice. Combine one with the sugarcane seedlings salad (凉拌甘蔗苗 RMB 22), garnished with mint and scallion and served with a sauce that sweetens the seedlings nicely. Pair the second bowl of rice with the sophisticated fragrance and flossy texture of banana blossoms stir-fried with minced beef (香蕉花牛肉沫 RMB 29).

A lotus-themed Chinese restaurant specializes in nutritious cuisine, applying lotus petals, lotus roots and lotus seeds to appetizers, soups main courses and desserts.

This sunny Shanghai import showcases a healthier side of American food, with elaborate salads, pasta, wraps, smoothies and sandwiches, as well as a smattering of Asian standards (fried rice etc). Popular weekend brunch menu. The Dashilan'r branch gets less traffic than its more popular Sanlitun Village sister branch. A new Lido location has just recently opened. Voted “Best American,” "Best Brunch (Affordable)" and "Outstanding Family Friendly Atmosphere" in the Beijinger’s 2011 Restaurant Awards.

A Taiwanese chain that has earned its international renown – taste just one delicate, hand-rolled xiaolongbao and you’ll join the fan club. The soups, fried rice with pork and noodles are also guaranteed to please. Friendly service and a kid’s playroom rounds out the package. Voted "Best Dim Sum" in the Beijinger's 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards.