Dining Out: Beijing's Turkey Day Buffets Start Now

It's never too early to start enjoying an extravagant Thanksgiving feast. Here's a rundown of Beijing's Turkey Day buffets, starting as soon as tonight.

Tonight (Friday November 22)

Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet and American Football
From classic dishes like roast turkey and pumpkin to the gourmet food such as foie gras black truffle and a seafood station, Thanksgiving at the Kerry Hotel Beijing will be the place to get this variety. Enjoy screenings of NFL games from this season while dinning. The buffet is inclusive of a ‘staycation’ and a complimentary bottle of champagne. Reservation required. RMB 588, add RMB 288 for free-flow soft drinks, juice, coffee, tea, water, wine and champagne. 5-10pm. Kerry’s Kitchen

Sunday, November 24

Thanksgiving Brunch at 360°
The Hilton Capital Airport will be having a Sunday Thanksgiving brunch that features an array of lobster, whole glazed turkey, pumpkin cheesecake and apple pie along with a wide range of wines and champagne. RSVP recommended. RMB 398+15% (wines, beers and soft drinks), add RMB 368+15% for free-flow champagne), RMB 169+15% (kids 6-12). 11am-3pm. Hilton Beijing Capital Airport

Monday, November 25

Memorable Thanksgiving Feast at One East
Until Nov 29. Hilton Beijing will be offering a week-long worth of feasting starting with a four-course set Thanksgiving lunch that will run from Monday to Friday. The set is a modern take of the traditional dishes. On Thanksgiving night, they will be serving a traditional five-course set dinner. Reservations encouraged. RMB 128+15% (four-course lunch, Nov 25-29), RMB 338+15% (five-course dinner, Nov 28). Noon-10pm. Hilton Beijing

Thursday, November 28

A Memorable Thanksgiving at Cafe O2
Café O2 is serving a sumptuous buffet dinner including an array of fine seafood, delicate sushi, mouthwatering desserts and more. RMB 358 +15%. 5.30-11pm. Cafe O2

Thanksgiving Dinner at Jaan
Raffles Hotel Beijing will be adding a French touch to the traditional side dishes and desserts. The seasonal turkey will be craved at the tables by the restaurants chefs. Reservations required. RMB 368 +15% per person for the whole turkey; RMB 298 +15% per person for the half turkey. 6.30-10.30pm. Raffles Hotel Beijing

An Intimate Thanksgiving at Grand Hyatt Beijing
The Grand Café at Grand Hyatt continues its more than a decade-long tradition of serving home-style American Thanksgiving dishes including roast turkey, sweet potato, cranberry relish, pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie. RMB 298+15%, RMB 149+15% (kids 6-12), free (kids 5 and under). 11am-7pm. Grand Hyatt

Thanksgiving Feast at Garden Court
Venture to The St. Regis Beijing for a traditional Thanksgiving buffet inclusive of the roasted turkey with all the trimmings. Booking recommended. RMB 588+15%. 6-10pm. The St.Regis Beijing

Celebrate “Thanksgiving” Day at Café Swiss
Swissotel's Cafe Swiss invites family and friends to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast. RMB 488 net (including buffet for two adults & one child under the age of 12; and free-flow house wine, beer and non-alcohol beverage); RMB 278 net per person (buffet only); add RMB 88 net per person (including of free-flow house wine, beer and non-alcohol beverage). 6-10pm. Swissotel

Aroma Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet
Get a range of different dishes to feast on – from a traditional roast turkey to sumptuous seafood, and a choice of free-flow champagne. Reservations recommended. RMB 638+15%, RMB 318 (kids 6-12), free (kids under 6). 6-10pm. The Ritz-Carlton

Thanksgiving Dinner at VIC Restaurant
VIC’s will be offering a Thanksgiving buffet that will cater for the little ones with mini pumpkin pies and turkey burgers in addition to the traditional dishes. RMB 318+15%, plus one child under the age of 12 eats free with two paying adults. Sofitel Hotel

Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Grand Millennium
The Grand Millennium’s Thanksgiving Day buffet will be serving the crisp-skinned roasted turkey and other signature offerings. For a table of four and above, you will have the privilege of being personally served by the head chef. Reservations recommended. RMB 398 (includes free-flow soft drinks). 6-10pm. Grand Millennium

Thanksgiving Dinner at East 33
At East 33, this Thanksgiving will be a gastronomical experience as they will serve the traditional classics, a seafood selection on ice, premium selection of sushi, and a live carving station. Reservations recommended. RMB 388 (includes selected beverages). Raffles Beijing Hotel

We Say Thanks to You
The Westin Beijing Chaoyang’s Grange Grill will have Thanksgiving a set menu featuring all the traditional dishes. Reservations required. RMB 599+15%. 5-10pm. The Westin Beijing Chaoyang

Thanksgiving Dinner at FEAST (Food by EAST)
Feast at the EAST Beijing will be serving up a three-course meal of their signature roasted turkey with chestnut and herb bread stuffing, cranberry fig and pinot noir chutney, sweet potato galette, and buttered green beans and thyme. Bookings recommended. RMB 168+15%. 5.30-10.30pm. EAST Beijing

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