To Try List: New Riverside Spot, Thai Fest Returns, MO Terrace Party & More
Our To Try List covers new restaurants, dining deals, drinks discounts, food and drink fests, guest shifts, pop-ups and more food and drink happenings in Beijing.
Liangma River spot Rosy Bay opens, Thai Fest returns, Mandarin Oriental throws a terrace party, there's new Cantonese in Sanyuanqiao and more on our To Try List this week.
Rosy Bay Opens on the Liangma River
Rosy Bay has recently opened up along the Liangma River, just across from Solana. Boasting a beautiful terrace and rooftop with riverfront views, it's a perfect summertime spot to enjoy some food and drinks. Rosy Bay specializes in New Zealand cuisine and some must-try dishes on the menu are New Zealand Venison Pizza (RMB 118), Manuka Honey Roast Chicken (RMB 68) and Volcanic Stone Grilled Beef Burger (RMB 88). Drinkswise, they've got a range of coffee, craft beers, wines and, come evening, specialty cocktails. At the moment, they're still in soft opening and you can check out the full opening hours below.
Rosy Bay
42 Liangmaqiao Lu, Maizidian Jiedao, Chaoyang District
朝阳区麦子店街道亮马桥路42号
Hours: 11am-midnight (dining hours: 11am-10pm; cocktail hours: 5pm-midnight)
Phone: 155 0126 2355
Thai Festival Returns to Chaoyang Park
Next weekend, from May 30 to 31, the Thai Festival will be returning to Chaoyang Park, bringing a weekend celebration of Thai culture to the capital. Hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing, highlights of the festival will include a range of authentic Thai food and drinks, cultural performances and immersive experiences showcasing the sights, sounds and flavors of Thailand right in the heart of Beijing. You can check out the full schedule of events here.
The Thai Festival will be taking place at Fusion Square in Chaoyang Park from 10.30am to 6pm on May 30 to 31. Enry to the festival is completely free.
Fusion Square, Chaoyang Park 融合广场朝阳公园
Inside Chaoyang Park, 1 Chaoyang Gongyuan Nan Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区朝阳公园南路1号朝阳公园内
Above the Skyline Terrace Party at Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing
On Friday, May 29, Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing will be throwing an "Above the Skyline" party on their stunning terrace overlooking the Forbidden City. Guests can enjoy a curated East-meets-West fusion buffet menu, which includes a Beijing Duck station, an Iberian ham carving table and an oyster and caviar ice bar. They will also have guest mixologists from bars such as Pony Up and Tiao who will join forces with the MO Bar team to craft a range of exclusive cocktails for the event.
Tickets for the event include the buffet and two guest-mixologist specialty cocktails, early bird tickets are sold out but standard tickets are RMB 588/per person. Along with the food and drink, they'll also have entertainment throughout the evening with a fashion show, contemporary dance performance and live DJ sets to keep the energy high.
The Above the Skyline Terrace Party will be taking place at Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing on Fri, May 29, from 6.30pm until late. Standard tickets are RMB 588/per person.
5/F Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing 北京王府井文华东方酒店5层
269 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
东城区王府井大街269号
Cantonese Restaurant Fuaxi Opens New Branch Near Sanyuanqiao
Cantonese Restaurant Fuaxi has recently opened up a new branch just up the road from Sanyuanli Market near Sanyuanqiao. Its third branch in Beijing, Fuaxi specializes in traditional Cantonese cuisine, with a special focus on Cantonese roast meat. Some signature offerings are an array of roast goose dishes, dim sum, such as har gow and siu mai, clay pot dishes, congee and more.
On the restaurant space itself, it channels the atmosphere of a classic Hong Kong-style dai pai dong, with warm lighting, vintage wooden furniture, retro tiles and neon signs. An open roast meat display at the entrance filled with hanging roast goose, char siu and duck, plus an open kitchen where you can see the chefs at work, adds a marketplace type vibe to the space.
Fuaxi 福阿喜 (Sanyuanqiao branch)
G/F China Travel Trade Building, 1 Dong Sanhuan Bei Lu, Zuojiazhuang Jiedao, Chaoyang District
朝阳区左家庄街道东三环北路一号中国旅贸大厦底商
Hours: 10.30am-10pm
Phone: 178 0131 8395
The Caribbean Experience Returns to Beijing with the 2026 Caribbean Ball
On Saturday, May 30, the Caribbean Experience 2026 Caribbean Ball will be taking place at the China World Summit Wing. Hosted annually by the Caribbean Embassies in Beijing, the Caribbean Experience is all about bringing the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean to China. The black tie ball will include an exclusive gala dinner featuring a curated fusion menu that blends Chinese and Caribbean cuisines, alongside live entertainment such as reggae music, traditional dance and more.
The Caribbean Experience 2026 Caribbean Ball will be taking place at the China World Summit Wing on Sat, May 30, from 6pm. Tickets are RMB 1,200 per person or RMB 11,000 for a table of ten. You can purchase tickets and read more details via this link.
China World Summit Wing, Beijing 北京国贸大酒店
1 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街1号
St Regis Beijing Launches Garden Grill & Beer Experience
Earlier this month, the St Regis launched a brand new "Garden Grill & Beer" experience, bringing alfresco BBQ evenings to the hotel’s lush garden space. Running every Wednesday to Friday from 6pm to 9.30pm, it features three different BBQ sets: Chinese Style BBQ Platter (RMB 328), Western Style BBQ Platter (RMB 358) and Seafood BBQ Platter (RMB 388). Each set comes with your choice of three side dishes, dipping sauces and dressings, a salad and dessert. Alternatively, they also have a customizable à la carte grill menu available and all of the BBQ options come paired with a selection of premium beers and signature beverages.
The St Regis Garden Grill & Beer experience is available Wed to Fri from 6pm to 9.30pm until Jun 30. The BBQ sets start from RMB 328 (or RMB 298 through their WeChat mini program) and you can book by scanning the QR code in the poster above.
St Regis Beijing 北京瑞吉酒店
21 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街21号
Italian Brunch Special at ARMANI/CAFFÈ's Terrace
On Sunday, May 31 ARMANI/CAFFÈ will be putting on a special Italian brunch on their terrace located in the heart of the CBD. The brunch is RMB 388/per person and includes one selected cocktail, or you can upgrade to free flow selected drinks for RMB 288 or free flow Champagne for RMB 788. As well as the food and drinks, there will also be live DJ sets.
The Italian Brunch Special will be taking place at ARMANI/CAFFÈ on Sun, May 31 from 11.30am to 3pm. The standard brunch, including one selected cocktail, is RMB 388. You can reserve your spot now by scanning the QR code in the poster above.
ARMANI/CAFFÈ
SL3009, 3/F China World Mall, 1 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城南区三层SL3009
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Images: the Beijingers, Dianping, courtesy of the venues
