To Try List: New Q MEX & Tangled Open, Special Collabs & More
Our To Try List covers new restaurants, dining deals, drinks discounts, food and drink fests, guest shifts, pop-ups and more foodie happenings in Beijing.
Handmade pasta comes to Beixinqiao, Q MEX opens up in Haidian, Beersmith hosts a tap takeover, Triple B 3B relocates to MIX Island, Beersmith hosts a tap takeover and more on our To Try List this week.
Q MEX Opens New Branch in Wukesong Plus Launches New Menu
Q MEX has opened up a new branch in the Wukesong complex, its fifth branch in Beijing and the first Haidian location for the brand. Situated opposite IKEA, the new location sports a large terrace area complete with a pool table, and the space inside is large and features a colorful mural painted by Spanish artist Miguel Ángel Emérico. There is also a private room suitable for 10-12 guests.
The new Wukesong branch isn't the only exciting news that Q MEX has in store, though; they are also doing a complete menu re-launch across all their branches, with new dishes and a brand new menu look. Some brand new offerings include Carnitas Tacos (RMB 78), the Chicharron Burrito (RMB 27-85) and Creamy Chipotle Chicken Pasta (RMB 78). They've also added some previous limited-edition specials to the permanent menu, such as Birria Tacos (RMB 88) and the Cheese Fondue Burger (RMB 95).
The Wukesong branch also has two dishes that are exclusive to this location: Charcoal-Grilled Chicken and Beef Ribs. Both dishes are only available on the weekend and need to be ordered one day in advance.
Q MEX Wukesong branch
1/F, Bldg 16, Wukesong, Huaxi LIVE, Haidian District
海淀区华熙LIVE•五棵松16幢一1层-101
Hours: Sun-Thu, 11.30am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 11.30am-1am
Phone: 010 6818 6978
Tangled Brings Handmade Pasta to Beixinqiao
Tangled, a sister bar of Dongsi-based wine bistro uh-huh, opened up a few weeks ago near Beixinqiao. Here, they specialize in handmade pasta and, in their own words, bringing “good carbs, good drinks and good vibes” to the neighborhood. Wooden furniture and a red color scheme give the space a welcoming feeling, while the tiled floor brings a touch of the Mediterranean to the bar. Small quirky details like wine bottle lights and a “disco cube” also add a fun, artsy feel.
On to the food itself, they have a range of bites, appetizers, pasta dishes and other mains. Some that caught our eye were the Wagyu Bolognese (RMB 68), which is offered as either a traditional or Yunnan version, and the decadent Prawn & Sea Urchin Pasta (RMB 118), which comes topped with prawn caviar. Although their main focus is on pasta, a non-pasta dish that looks particularly impressive is the Oxtail Pie (RMB 108). To go with the food, they have a range of wines, beers and a carefully crafted cocktail menu with intriguing options like the Nori (RMB 98), which features gin, sesame and nori; or the Herbalist (RMB 78), which mixes gin, dill and green capsicum.
Tangled
20 Banqiao Nanxiang, Dongcheng District
东城区板桥南巷20号
Hours: 6pm-midnight
Phone: 185 0010 4976
Beersmith Partners With DaoBrew for a Special Jing-Chuan Collab Tap Takeover
Beersmith has teamed up with Chengdu-based brewery DaoBrew for a special tap takeover, starting today (Jun 25) at 8pm. The two breweries have collaborated to create the Kuan Zhai Hutong DDH IPA, which will be available at Beersmith for one month. At today's tap takeover, there will also be three DaoBrew beers available: Fumo IPA, The Reverie Raspberry Sour and Go With The Flow. The three can be purchased, along with the collab beer, as a tasting paddle set for RMB 128 (150ml each).
Additionally, there's a range of Sichuan-inspired bar bites that will only be available this evening. They include Mapo Nachos (RMB 58), Holy Heat Wings (RMB 58) and the Sichuan Blaze Burger (RMB 58). Along with the beers and food, there will be live DJ sets courtesy of DaoBrew founder and head brewer Wang, aka DJ Geezer, and live music from Beersmith's house band Soul Shake. You can read more about the tap takeover here.
Beersmith Gastropub
1/F, Hotel Jen Beijing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街1号新国贸饭店1层
Event hours: 8pm-late
Phone: 010 8647 1098
Triple B 3B Moves to MIX Island
Triple B 3B has recently relocated to MIX Island, a definite improvement over their previous hole-in-the-wall-style location in the CBD. Located around the back of the complex, which is also home to other eateries and bars like Mosto, The Bond and Blue Ark, it’s got a cozy indoor dining area and then small terrace area out front. The menu has stayed largely the same, with a range of burgers, sandwiches and brunch offerings. Some signature dishes to watch out for are the Triple B Burger (RMB 118), Reuben Sandwich (RMB 88) and the Breakfast Burrito (RMB 49). They've also got milkshakes, coffees, tea, craft beer, wine and soft drinks to sip on.
Triple B 3B
106, 1/F, Bldg 1, A9 Nongzhan Nanlu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区农展馆南路甲9号1幢1层106号
Hours: 6am-9pm
Phone: 185 1179 8633
Bozal Mezcal Saturday Collab at The Bond
This Saturday (Jun 28), The Bond will be teaming up with AgaveDeRay, aka Pebbles owner Ray Heng, for a Mezcal Saturday event featuring Bozal Mezcal. Kicking off at 8pm, there will be two cocktails available: the Scarlett Letter (RMB 108), featuring Bozal Ensamble, vermouth rosso, cacao and hibiscus syrup and lime; and the Double Agent (RMB 108), featuring Bozal Tepeztate, dill, suze, cocchi Americano and whey. They'll also have tasting flights available, bottle service and a few Mexican snacks like Street Nachos (RMB 48) and Taco Cochinita Pibil (RMB 25). You can see the full menu for the event below.
The Bond
202, 2/F, Bldg 1, A9 Nongzhan Nanlu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区农展馆南路甲9号1幢2层202号
Event hours: Jun 28, 8pm-late
Reservations: 155 1019 9554
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