Make Like a Turkey and Gobble up These Thanksgiving Deals Around Town
Whether or not there’s a lot to be thankful for this year is certainly debatable, as more than a few peoples’ lives were irrevocably flipped upside down over the last 11 months. Nevertheless, if there is anything to be thankful for, it’s the fact that in China, at least, the ongoing struggle is largely behind us. Likewise, it’s perfectly acceptable to celebrate a delicious Thanksgiving spread, without necessarily celebrating the holiday. For those looking to dine-in and those who would rather take-out... Beijing is bursting with turkey dinners this holiday season.
Dine-In Options
Tuck in for Thanksgiving at Jing-A
All three Jing-A locations will be hosting Thanksgiving dinners on the big day, Nov 26, with two seatings, 6pm and 8.30pm. Choose from a half-turkey for parties of six (RMB 1,200) or a whole turkey if you’ve got an entourage of 12 (RMB 2,400). Both meals come with an impressive spread including chorizo stuffing, Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, mac n cheese, gravy, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Reservations are required, as is a deposit to hold your spot. To book a table at Xingfucun call 6416-5195, 8400-1058 for Longfusi, or 8529-6692 for the new CBD taproom. Fancy having that Jing-A feast in the comfort of your own home? There’s a takeaway option as well, and more info can be found here.
Between now and Dec 31, Beersmith is hosting a Thanksgiving feast fit for a king… if America had kings of course. RMB 1,288 gets you a 5-6kg turkey complete with roasted potatoes, glazed baby carrots, Brussels sprouts, purple sweet potato, braised red cabbage, stuffing, giblet gravy, and double cranberry sauce – enough to feed 6-8 hungry people. Reservations need to be made 24 hours in advance by calling 8647-1098 or scanning the QR code in the flyer on the event page.
Thanksgiving Celebration at NUO Beijing
On Nov 26, NUO Hotel Being will be hosting both a Thanksgiving dinner buffet with free-flow red wine, white wine, and beer (RMB 468) as well as a festive five-course set lunch or dinner menu with one bottle of wine for RMB 988 per couple. Got a pot luck to attend in the days surrounding Thanksgiving? Well, from Nov 23 to Dec 3, NUO’s U’Deli will be serving up turkeys to go for RMB 890. For more information, and to reserve your spot for a Nov 26 meal, call 10-5926-8281.
The ever-reliable folks over at Vegans of Beijing have teamed up with Gung Ho! to offer the city’s plant-based community a Thanksgiving treat of their own. For just RMB 150 per person, the seven-course spread includes cauliflower soup, roasted vegetable and pumpkin salad, green bean casserole, “pork” pie, a special pizza, pumpkin cake, and more. Reservations will close this Thursday, Nov 19. Dinner starts at 7pm. To secure your spot, scan the QR code on the flyer in the event page.
Take-Away Options
The Opposite House’s Italian mainstay, Frasca, is getting in on this American tradition with three to-go options, each one named for a different state, because why not. On the smaller end of the spectrum is The New York, which comes with a whole roast turkey, three side dishes, cranberry sauce, and gravy (RMB 988), while The California features both a turkey and a honey baked ham, four side dishes, cranberry sauce and gravy, and a pie of your choice (RMB 1188). Meanwhile, The Florida comes with two whole turkeys, six side dishes, cranberry sauce and gravy, and two pies (RMB 1588). Conversely, you can opt for a build-your-own menu, with options ranging from turkey, chicken, beef, or ham, as well as sides such as mashed potatoes, pecan sage stuffing, roasted sweet potato or pumpkin, and more. Place your order by Nov 22 and receive a 15 percent discount. For more information, call 10-6410-5215 or email frasca@theoppositehouse.com.
Feast at EAST Beijing Turkey to go Set
Feast at EAST Beijing has a meal fit for 6-10 people, complete with a 6kg turkey and sides such as chipolata sausages, roasted Brussels sprouts, butter carrots, both mashed and roasted potatoes, plus a red wine gravy and cranberry sauce to dress the whole thing up real nice. The turkey-to-go meal runs RMB 988, and orders should be placed at least five days in advance to ensure that your meal is done right. To book your meal, call 10-8414-9898 or click here for more info.
InterContinental Sanlitun Beijing is keeping the Thanksgiving party alive with a Turkey delivery option that’s available all the way through the middle of January, 2021! They’re offering two choices, both of which include all the classic trimmings such as gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, maple and orange glazed carrots, green bean casserole, and a pumpkin crumble pie. All you have to do is decide how big you want your turkey to be, with a 6-7kg bird good for eight to ten people running RMB 1,280, and a slightly plumper one – 9-10kg – for a party of 11 to 14 guests costing RMB 1,580. Orders should be placed 48 hours in advance and can be delivered free of charge within a 5km radius. Scan the QR code on the flyer in the event listing for more information.
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