Get Crabs at Cage's Crab House

This casual crab house and bar is the first in Beijing to offer a big variety of American-style crab dishes. Crabs, from Alaskan king to Australian snow crab to English bread crab, are held in a big blue tank by the entrance for diners to pick, and no matter which dish you choose, the execution is just right, whether it is the tender and fresh crab salad, the hearty crab cake, or any of the other seafood dishes.

The service and atmosphere are very friendly, and wooden floors, cheerful music, and brown paper on the table all provide an authentic crab house feel. Wines from all over the world at the bar area are also a big bargain.

Signature dishes: Crab Salad (RMB 98), Crab Cakes (RMB 128) and Crab Sandwich (RMB 98)

Good for: Chasing away winter crabbiness with authentic American crab cakes and beers.

While you’re in the neighborhood: Head over to the Xinyuanli Market for some of your own ingredients, or pop by Hongyan’s Store for some boutique hand-painted clothing.

Cage’s Crab House. Daily 3.30pm-11pm. 1/F, Shifang Haoting, 16 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8453 1376) 凯奇螃蟹屋, 朝阳区新源南路16号

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