The Full Guide to Thanksgiving in Beijing 2010

Pilgrims who find themselves in Beijing this holiday season will not be in want of traditional holiday dishes. Whether you choose to celebrate by cooking your own Thanksgiving meal or by joining friends at one of the many Thanksgiving dinners from the CBD to Shunyi, it’s more likely that you will be overwhelmed rather than in want. To make your choices for thanksgiving dinner and turkey shopping a little easier, Agenda and the Beijinger have found all the festive deals around town.

CBD/Downtown

Green Thanksgiving Dinner
Greening the Beige wants you to have a healthy Thanksgiving dinner, complete with tofurkey, local organic pumpkin pie, pesticide-free potatoes and meatless gravy. Reserve tickets in advance at www.greeningthebeige.org. Price TBD. Nov 25. 7pm-10pm. Vegan Hut. Stall 0912, 2/F, Bldg 9, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5869 9856, 139 1172 9610); 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho9号楼2层0912

CRU Steakhouse
Enjoy the specially crafted Thanksgiving menu and the best festive ambiance at CRU Steakhouse. Or take away a crisp oven-fresh roasted turkey to simply have a star class Thanksgiving feast at home! CRU Thanksgiving set-menu price: RMB308* inclusive welcome drink. Turkey take-away price is RMB990 net. Turkeys are smothered in rich cranberry sauce, baked to perfection, and filled with traditional baked vegetables, stuffing and gravy. *The price above is subject to 15% surcharge. Nov 25. 6pm-10pm. 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区华贸中心建国路83号

Aroma
Chef Andreas creates some American classics for this Thanksgiving buffet, such as roasted butterball turkey (with traditional stuffing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce), oven baked champagne ham, and 6 hours slowly roasted prime rib, served alongside your choice of seafood and an extravagant dessert station. RMB 398 per person includes free flow of wine and beer, RMB 498 per person includes free flow of wine and champagne. 15% service charge applies. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 8777) 朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号丽思卡尔顿酒店

Barolo
Chef Massimo taps his Italian roots to expertly prepare festive Thanksgiving favorites infused with traditional local autumn flavors and enhanced with a modern twist. The menu features smoked salmon and barbecue turkey salad, bacon, black peppercorn and asparagus risotto with bread and milk hot sauce, roast turkey, corn bread stuffing, pancetta cranberries and giblet sauce and pumpkin pie, among other dishes. RMB 788 includes one complimentary drink at the Ritz Carlton bar, RMB 988 includes wine and one complimentary drink. 15% service charge applies. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 8777) 朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号丽思卡尔顿酒店

Coffee Garden at the Kerry Centre
Thanksgiving Day features a range of traditional mains and desserts, plus fresh seafood like Alaska snow crab. RMB 198+15%. Nov 25. 5.30-9.30pm. Shangri-La by Kerry Centre Hotel. 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833 ext 40) 咖啡苑, 朝阳区光

American Steak & Eggs
Prices for turkey is RMB 69/kg (weight range: 5-10kg), or you can purchase a set meal for RMB 119 per person, which includes soup, salad, mashed potato, cranberry sauce and pie. Be sure to reserve at least 3 days in advance. Deposit is RMB 100. Daily 7am-midnight Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai (directly north of the Friendship Store, one traffic light west of Silk Market), Chaoyang District (6592 8088/8788) 朝阳区建国门外秀水南街(友谊商店北面, 秀水西边第一个红绿灯)

IFW
Gorge on a variety of international dishes and thanksgiving specialties at the IFW (International Food Warehouse) on Turkey Day. RMB 328 (including free-flow beer). Call for hours. B1/F, Park Life, Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8567 1838) 朝阳区朝阳区建国门外大街2号北京银泰中心悦•生活地下1层

Apothecary
Tuck into seven dishes including crawfish and pumpkin soup, fried turkey, and sweet potato fries from Chef Max Levy. RMB 150. 6pm-midnight. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6040) 3层朝阳区三里屯北路81那里花园

Blue Frog
Roasted squash and apple soup, traditional Thanksgiving turkey and sides, and a bourbon pumpkin pie. Call for special group pricing. S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 4030) 蓝蛙, 朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里屯Village4号楼3层S4-30

Union Bar & Grille
Thanksgiving special -- Roasted Turkey with giblet gravy, candied carrot and mashed potatoes, pumkin soup, Caesar salad, apple pie -- RMB 230 (no service charge). Nov 25. 6pm-10pm. Unit S6-31, 3/F, Tower 6, Sanlitun Village, No. 19 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District (6415-9117)

33 East
Indulge in a gourmet set menu featuring truffled terrine of foie gras, turkey with chestnuts and a Valrhona chocolate and Grand Marnier millefeuille. RMB 388+15% (three-course lunch), RMB 788+15% (four-course lunch, including wine). 6-10pm. 1/ F, E block, Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 East Chang An Avenue (6526 3388 ext 5171) 东城区东长安街33号北京饭店莱佛士

Jaan
Indulge your loved ones with a gourmet set menu featuring Truffled Terrine of Foie Gras, a memorable Roast Turkey with Chestnuts and Cranberry Sauce and glorious Valrhona Chocolate and Grand Marnier Mille-feuille accompanied by fine wines. Jaan: RMB 388 for a three-course lunch; RMB 588+ for four-course dinner; RMB 788+ including selected wines. 6-10pm. 1/ F, E block, Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 East Chang An Avenue (6526 3388 ext 5171) 东城区东长安街33号北京饭店莱佛士

Lufthansa/Chaoyang Park Area

Westin Beijing Chaoyang
The Westin offers up several dining options. At Seasonal Tastes, have fun with hearty Turkey buffet dinner and pick whatever you like. RMB 328+15% per person, including free flow of soft drinks. 0-6 years old free and 6-12 years old 50% off. Grange also tailor-made a Thanksgiving 4-course appreciation dinner menu, for you to reward your beloved ones. RMB 348+15% per person. 0-6 years old free and 6-12 years old 50% off. Nov 25. 5:30pm-10:30pm. Contact the Westin for additional information call 5922 8880 or email to fbreservation.01967@westin.com. 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区东三环北路7号

Swiss Restaurant and Bar
Our Canadian chef is preparing a Thanksgiving Special Set Dinner for Thursday 25th, Friday 26th and Saturday 27th November at our restaurant in Chaoyang Park, on the lake next to Solana. Thanksgiving Turkey Dinners are also available to order for home. Turkey dinners include: Imported American Turkey with your choice of stuffing. Served with roasted vegetables, gravy and cranberry sauce. Includes for dessert: your choice of Pumpkin Pie OR Pecan Pie. Turkeys: 12-14 pounds (5-6kg) 950RMB OR 16-18 pounds (7-8kg) 1250RMB. Limited stock of American imported turkey, so order early to avoid disappointment. The Swiss Restaurant and Bar Stall 567, Bldg 15, Bar Street, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District # 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号SOLANA蓝色港湾酒吧街15号楼567商铺

All-Star Sports Bar and Grill
The popular sports bar features a 4-course set menu at RMB 199 per head on Thanksgiving Day with all the home-cooked fixings including turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn-on-the-cob, cranberry sauce, stuffing, apple pie. Reservations highly recommended. 6pm-midnight. Bldg 5, 1/F, Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6999) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号Solana蓝色港湾国际商区5-1华路1号嘉里中心饭店1层

Kranzler’s
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving turkey buffet with all the classic trimmings, including delectable desserts, soft drinks and coffee. Through November 28. RMB 198+15% (lunch), RMB 248+15% (dinner). Kempinski Hotel 1/F, Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6410 4222) 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店1层

Chef Too
Thursday, Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving week, Chef Too offers a traditional meal, with everything except the football. You'll get Imported Norbest turkey with stuffing tops the menu, which also features Thanksgiving favorites such as mashed potatoes, buttered carrots, cranberry sauce and roast ham. And for dessert? Sweet potato and marshmallow casserole, pumpkin pie and apple pie a la mode. RMB248 per person. Daily 11am-10pm. Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu (north of Block 8), Chaoyang District. Contact 6591 8676 or chefbilly@yahoo.com. 朝阳区朝阳公园西路（八号公馆北）

Lido

Beijing Bistro
Feast on succulent roasted turkey, stuffed and carved to perfection and drizzled in mushroom gravy. With light and healthy options on the side, it’s a feast for all. RMB 168 (lunch buffet), RMB 188 (four-course dinner). 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. Second Floor, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast 26A Xiao Yun Road, Chaoyang District (5927 8888) 朝阳区霄云路甲26号海航大厦万豪酒店2层

Peter's Tex-Mex
Peter's Tex-Mex offers a traditional Thanksgiving menu at both its Lido and Jianguomen locations. You'll eat cream of pumpkin soup, Waldorf salad, herb roasted turkey with cornbread, vegetable dressing, mashed potato with gravy, candied yams with bourbon, lemon-garlic steamed broccoli, cranberry sauce and pumpkin or key-lime pie. RMB186 includes mulled apple cider, and tea or coffee. Reservations required. Contact (Lido 5135 8187) or (Jianguomen location: 8532-2449) Nov 25. 6pm-10pm. 1) Hairun International Apartment, 2B Jiangtai Lu (southeast of Holiday Inn Lido), Chaoyang District. 朝阳区将台路乙2号海润国际公寓公建2号（丽都假日酒店东南边）2) 88A International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部88A

SALT
Five-course menu includes culinary treats such as braised pork belly with celery root puree, citrus broccoli salad and mustard greens, beet root and ricotta gnocchi, turkey breast with cornbread pancetta stuffing, pumpkin crème brulee with a balsamic brown sugar crust and lots more. RMB 2982/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6437 8457) 朝阳区将台西路9号2层（珀丽酒店西边）

Patio Café
Enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet at the Holiday Inn Lido's Patio Cafe -- Adult price includes free flow of beer and soft drinks, children's price includes free flow of soft drinks. Adults RMB 258+15% / Children 4-12 RMB 129+15% / under 4 free. Nov 25. 6pm-10pm. 6 Jiangtai Lu, Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区机场路将台路6号(6437 6688)

Texan Bar & Grill
The Holiday Inn Lido's Texan Bar & Grill offers up a traditional Thanksgiving feast which includes soft drinks and local beer. RMB 198+15%. Nov 25. 6pm-10pm. 6 Jiangtai Lu, Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区机场路将台路6号 (6437 6688)

Shunyi

Smallville
Thanksgiving roast turkey dinner serving up to 10 people includes stuffing, mixed vegetables, baked potato and cranberry sauce for 1,088 RMB. A half turkey set meal is also available, including seafood, turkey and dessert, for 748 RMB. Dine-in and delivery available. All proceeds will be channeled to support Agape Home for Handicapped Orphans. Nov 25-28. 5:30pm-9pm. 3 Kaifa Jie, Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District顺义区后沙峪西白辛庄开发街3号Call 010 8046 5448.

The Orchard
The Shunyi hideaway’s global Thanksgiving buffet dinner includes American style roasted turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings, with soothing live jazz in the covered courtyard. RMB 220 (includes tea or coffee). RMB 120 for Children. 6-9pm. Reservation required. The Orchard Restaurant (from Jingshun Lu, exit at Sunhe Market), Shunyi District. (6433 6270) 果园, 顺义区京顺路孙河市场出口

Hungry Horse
An annual offering at the American restaurant Hungry Horse, enjoy an 8 kg roast turkey dinner complete with all the Thanksgiving trimmings -- 8 side items and dessert! -- for 880 RMB. Two day advanced order required; delivery and dine-in available. Nov 25. 5pm-10pm. Stall 609, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. 顺义区天竺开发区荣祥广场609. (010 8046 5519.)

Gulou

Culture Yard
Eat turkey and other traditional thanksgiving food while learning about the history and tradition of Thanksgiving. RMB 150, RMB 100 advance, RMB 130/80 CY students. RSVP essential. 7pm-late. 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (8404 4166, contact@cultureyard.net) 东城区石雀胡同10号 www.cultureyard.net

Luce
Luce offers up a thanksgiving feast from Thursday through Saturday. Enjoy starters, soups, roast turkey and desserts for RMB 268. Daily 6pm-10pm. 138 Jiugulou Dajie, Dongcheng District, 东城区旧鼓楼大街138号) 8402 4417. lucecafe@163.com.

Other

Valley Café
Come and share a feast and give thanks at Valley Café in celebration of our favorite holiday. Roast turkey & honey clove pork leg and all the trimmings will be served family style with a dessert buffet to top it off. Dinner will be accompanied by jazz music & starts at 6pm. Call for pricing. Nov 25. 5:30pm-10pm. Crowne Plaza Beijing Zhongguancun. 106 Zhichun Lu, Zhongguancun. www.crowneplaza.com. (5993 8888)

The Schoolhouse
For ages 4+. Roast turkey and all the trimmings will be served family style with a dessert buffet to top it off. Dinner will be accompanied by live jazz music under the Great Wall. There will be a kid’s playroom with activities hosted by a professional teacher. RMB 360 adults, RMB 120 ages 4-12, Free under 4. Nov 25 and Nov 27. Music starts at 5pm, dinner at 6pm. 12 Mutianyu Village, Huairou District (6162 6506, info@theschoolhouseatmutianyu.com) 怀柔区慕田峪 (具体路线请查看网站信息) www.theschoolhouseatmuianyu.com

Takeout options

Cafe Lakeside
For delivery to your home only, enjoy a complete Thanksgiving dinner from Cafe Lakeside. Order the family set (5-6 kg for 666 RMB) or the jumbo set (8-10 kg for 888 RMB) and enjoy turkey, stuffing, gravy and five side dishes. Nov 25. 4pm-10pm. (010 8048 3466). 15 Luoma Dajie, Luogezhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District. 顺义区后沙峪罗各庄罗马大街15号

Boucherie Michel
Your turkey will set you back RMB 100/kg (weight range: 7-8kg), and comes with free sausage and chestnut stuffing. Be sure to reserve at least 7 days in advance. Deposit is 30% of total. Daily 9am-8pm. 1/F, Jiezuo Dasha, Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (6417 0489) 朝阳区幸福村中路杰座大厦底层

Lily’s American Diner
Turkeys cost RMB 65/kg (weight range: 5-12kg), and sides (RMB 10/person) include salad, mashed potato, sweet potato and stuffing. You can also get a pumpkin or apple pie for RMB 80. Set meals are RMB 99 per person, and include soup, salad, turkey, mashed potato and 4 kinds of pie. Be sure to reserve at least 2 days in advance. Deposit is 30% of total. Daily 8am-midnight. 2-18 Tianzhijiaozi, 31 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District (6592 5548) 朝阳区广渠路31号院天之骄子2号楼 2-18

A Food Affaire
Due to popular demand we will be offering Thanksgiving specialties from Thursday November 25th until Sunday November 28th. Including Roast Turkey, Prime Rib, Baked Hams, choice of sides, salads, dressings, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Gravy, desserts, and much more. All of the above will be available in the Deli for individual orders while group meals or whole turkeys or any other meats in large quantities require advance orders. (135 0107 1114) Daily 8am-12pm. April Gourmet. 1/F, 5 Xingfuyicunxili (on the ground floor of Lianbao Apartments next to Yu Xin restaurant), Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里屯幸福村中路杰作大厦1层

Pinotage
Ready-to-eat turkeys in four sizes serving up to 20+ people can be ordered in time for Thanksgiving in your home. Turkeys are filled with a delicious bread/apple/sausage/herb stuffing. Prices range from 650 RMB to 880 RMB. Uncooked turkeys in the same sizes can also be ordered from 370 RMB - 650 RMB. Call 010 6430 7010 for delivery information. Dine-in not available. Lane Bridge Villa Compound, Laiguangying Donglu. 朝阳区朝阳区来广营东路９号 (6430 7010, 136 1120 7396)

Piazza Café
Available for delivery or dine-in, enjoy a family set USA turkey dinner with stuffing, gravy, roasted potatoes, vegetables and cranberry sauce. A 6 kg turkey serves 6-8 people for 750 RMB. Frozen turkeys are also available for 49 RMB per kg. Call 010 8046 7788/2020. South gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi District. 顺义区名都园南门外

Michael’s Place Italian Ristorante
For delivery this Thanksgiving, consider the ease of ordering from Michael's Place. A family set meal (5-6 kg for 666 RMB) or a jumbo set meal (8-10 kg for 888 RMB) comes complete with roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, bacon rolled sausage, mashed potatoes, onion gravy, vegetables and homemade bread. Couldn't be easier! Call 010 8042 4457 or 13911795795 for ordering information. L112, Euro Plaza, (Opposite the Exhibition Hall), Central Villa District, Shunyi District. 顺义区顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆时尚购物中心一层112号（国展对面）

Kempi Deli
Turkeys cost RMB 178/kg (weight range: 4-8kg), and come with free sides including breadnut stuffing, giblet sauce, braised red cabbage, roasted pumpkin wedges, Brussels sprouts, roast potato, bread dumplings, pasta and cranberry sauce. Be sure to reserve at least 1 day in advance. Deposit is 50% of total. Daily 7am-10pm. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel, Chaoyang District (6465 3388 ext 5741) 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店1层

American Steak & Eggs
Prices for turkey is RMB 69/kg (weight range: 5-10kg), or you can purchase a set meal for RMB 119 per person, which includes soup, salad, mashed potato, cranberry sauce and pie. Be sure to reserve at least 3 days in advance. Deposit is RMB 100. Daily 7am-midnight Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai (directly north of the Friendship Store, one traffic light west of Silk Market), Chaoyang District (6592 8088/8788) 朝阳区建国门外秀水南街(友谊商店北面, 秀水西边第一个红绿灯)

Chef Too
Turkeys are priced at RMB 1,280 (12-14 lbs) to RMB 1,850 (18-20 lbs) and comes with free sides including mashed potato, cranberry sauce, stuffing and two pies with ice cream. Be sure to reserve at least 15 days in advance. Deposit is RMB 100. Tue-Fri 11am-2pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-3pm, Tue-Sat 5.30-10pm. Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu (north of Block 8), Chaoyang District (6591 8676) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路（八号公馆北）