Blog Tag - Japanese Restaurants

They Sell Seashells (and Some Killer Sukayaki) at Jiuyao Yipiao on Xiaoyun Lu
When the temperature drops and the ruthless wind starts howling, it’s a sure sign for us to warm up at the nearest izakaya and dig into a steamy bowl...
Feel the Burn: Hakkenden Brings Japanese Heat to Hot & Spicy Fest on Apr 14-15
In the lead up to our inaugural Hot & Spicy Festival on Apr 14-15 at Galaxy Soho, we'll Feel the Burn with a few of the vendors to see what fiery...
Japanese Pan-Fried Dumplings at Xiaohe Gyoza, Topwin Center
No matter how hard the mainstream media promotes the benefits of a slow, relaxed lifestyle, not everyone can sit down and enjoy a three-hour, five-...
Hatsune Opens at WF Central, Providing Valentine’s Menu
Hatsune is like your stylish auntie; it’s hard not to avoid it when talking about the serious family business (Beijing's dining scene in this case),...
Hearty Japanese-Style Hot Pot at Tsukada Nojo Serves Farm-to-Table Ingredients
There’s nothing more comforting than a heartwarming hot pot as weather grows more and more chilly. While our cold-inspired desperation might drive us...
To the West, Yotsuba Expands With Its New Outlet in Zhongguancun
With 14 years and three Beijing locations under its belt, and long-beloved for its authentic cuisine and fine-dining experience, Japanese restaurant ...
We Had the Matcha Pasta at Keifuku … and It Was Pricey
Yes, another food blog about matcha, the food that I now apparently eat in between pizza. My skin may just start turning green at any moment. Are you...
Away from Nanluogu Xiang, Takaya Opens with Casual Japanese Kaiseki at Dongzhimen
You might feel China World Mall has attracted too much attention, with the whole building filling up with newly opened restaurants. But don’t worry,...
Affordable Eel Over Rice at Manbo Near the Workers' Stadium
Just outside of the southwest gate of the Workers’ Stadium there is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cluster of restaurants that shouldn't be overlooked....
Japanese Restaurant Mizuki Offers Exemplary Sashimi and Tasy Pork Hotpot... for a Price
Discussions about Japanese cuisine in Beijing are often limited to the big hitters like Hatsune and Yotsuba. However, there are plenty of other good...
R Time to Go Fancy, Lavish RMB 1280 15-Course Japanese Restaurant Kokorowa at Dongsi
Recently we've focused on a number of cheaper Japanese restaurants that do the trick when you're scraping together the last yuan of your paycheck,...
Our Favorite Hidden Izakayas
Don't get us wrong, we love popular Japanese restaurants like Hatsune and Yotsuba, but there are so many other options worth exploring. There is a...
Hatsune to Turn 13, Birthday Party Set for September 4
Perennial Beijinger Reader Restaurant Award winner for Best Japanese, Hatsune, turns 13 next month, and on September 4, all of Beijing is invited to...
First Glance: Internationally Acclaimed Ramen Chain Ippudo
When I lived in New York, the opening of ramen chain Ippudo's first branch in the East Village was some of the big news of 2008. But with a line...
Capital Bites: A New Vietnamese Eatery and Summer Barbecues at Mas
A new Vietnamese joint, The Pho Laboratory, has opened across from Great Leap Brewpub on Xinzhong Jie. They claim to have "the best pho in town" (...