tbj Reader Restaurant Award Winners

The winner of our very first Pizza Cup way back in 2011 is still going strong today, with multiple locations across the capital serving their American-style pizzas and bar snacks.

Located in a well-preserved courtyard near the old imperial wall, this restaurant offers Yunnan dishes with a cozy setting, perfect for friendly gatherings or a romantic night out. They also serve great home-brewed rice wine. Voted "New Restaurant of the Year (Chinese)" in the Beijinger's 2011 Restaurant Awards.

Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine from restaurant helmed by award-winning chef Jordi Valles. Voted "Outstanding New Restaurant of the Year (Non-Chinese)" and "Best Spanish" in the Beijinger's 2011 Restaurant Awards.

A legendary Hong Kong institution finally arrives in Beijing. Fook Lam Moon remains true to the traditions of Cantonese cuisine with one simple yet unwavering principle: premium ingredients should be allowed to speak for themselves without being overloaded with seasonings and artificial flavours. This philosophy is closely followed by our team of unrivalled chefs who for decades have been perfecting the art of enhancing the flavour of fresh seafood, meats and mouth-watering seasonal vegetables through traditional Cantonese preparation and cooking methods.

Ideally situated at the crossroads of famous Chang An Avenue and the district of Wangfujing, Raffles Beijing Hotel is in the heart of the prestigious business and commercial districts and a few minutes from the mystical Forbidden City, historical Tiananmen Square, the Silk Market and other famous sights. It is also a short 15-minute walk from Beijing railway station and less than five minutes from Wangfujing subway station.

From the Kiwi brains behind Wudaokou stalwarts Lush and Pyro, Gung Ho! Pizza offers gourmet pizzas with a twist, the product of experimenting with alternative doughs – for example, signature whole wheat, gluten-free, and low-carb paleo – dressed with fresh and creative toppings. Those include the likes of premium grass-fed lamb pizza and roasted aubergine with vegan cheese, a variety that has made Gung Ho a favorite among vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike.

Chef Christian Hoffman has created a Seafood bistro specializing in Mediterranean cuisine where you can enjoy fresh, high quality food. In a stylish relaxed environment. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Voted "Outstanding Brunch (High End)" in the Beijinger's 2011 Restaurant Awards.

This famous American diner offers premium Australian lean beef burgers freshly grinded daily and cooked to order the way you like it. Juicy burgers comes in singles, doubles or triples accompanied by skinny fries, fat fries or homemade onion rings and hot wings, hot dogs, and imported ice cream shakes all set amidst a warm and comfortable ambience of 80’s music playing in the background. Voted "Outstanding Burger" in the Beijinger's 2011 Restaurant Awards.

The "Benihana of Beijing" specializes in all-you-can eat teppenyaki served up by knife-wielding chefs who slice and dice everything from beef and lambchops to cod filets and shrimp in front of you. Also serves sashimi and other assorted eats. The Sanlitun venue aims for a more upscale clientele. Voted "Outstanding Japanese" in the Beijinger's 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards.

Nali Mall’s Tapas has reopened as Carmen in an attractive whitewashed building across the street. Tapas plates, cold and hot, range from RMB 10-38, with the patatas bravas particularly passing muster. You’ll find all the Andalusian authenticity you need in a menu that takes in hearty salads, cold platters, paella and even roasted whole suckling pig. Perfect for a boozy lunch or a spirited evening in front of the live band. Voted "Outstanding Spanish" in the Beijinger's 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards.