Deals to Grab in Autumn Restaurant Week 2023 Before it Finishes, Oct 1
Foodies of Beijing: you have just over a week left to grab some great deals for Autumn Restaurant Week 2023 before it finishes on Oct 1!
Restaurant Week, which has admittedly become more of a month-long affair (perhaps they should consider renaming it) is a biannual event that’s a great opportunity to snap up some deals for restaurants that would perhaps normally be out of your price range.
Autumn Restaurant Week 2023 sees a record 149 restaurants participating – that’s 37 more than the previous Restaurant Week. These 149 restaurants are offering exclusive menus at special fixed prices, with four price categories to choose from:
- Elite: Price determined by restaurants
- Category A: RMB 148 for lunch and RMB 298 for dinner
- Category B: RMB 118 for lunch and RMB 198 for dinner
- Category C: RMB 78 for lunch and RMB 118 for dinner
These promotional prices allow you to dine in some of the top restaurants in the city which otherwise can be quite expensive. You can filter restaurants through a variety of categories such as “Fine Dining”, “Newly Joined” or “Best Value” or filter results by a specific cuisine or price range. Included in this year’s participating restaurants are 13 Michelin Star or Black Pearl awarded restaurants, so if you’ve had your eye on one, now is the time to go!
With 149 restaurants to choose from it can be a little hard to know exactly where to start, so we’ve picked out a few of our favorite deals that we think are definitely worth grabbing.
Rôti by Flo
Joining Restaurant Week for the first time, Rôti by Flo specializes in barbecued and roasted dishes. They’re offering the Category A deal with great meaty options on the menu like Grilled Australian Beef Tenderloin and New Zealand Lamb Chop. With what is arguably one of Beijing’s most beautiful terraces, this is a great opportunity to make use of the last of the warm weather and enjoy some delicious food while you’re at it.
Rôti by Flo
18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District
福楼 罗蒂:朝阳区霄云路18号
Hours: Mon-Fri 5.30-10pm, Sat-Sun 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-11pm.
Fork by TRB
Located just off Houhai, Fork by TRB is also doing the Category A deal. They serve up a range of global fusion food and their set menus include dishes like Josper Grilled Angus Ribeye and Tom Yum Kung Seafood. With a reputation for excellent service and even better food, this is one opportunity you don’t want to miss out on!
Fork by TRB
Vue Hotel Houhai Beijing, 9 Yangfang Hutong, Xicheng District
西城区羊房胡同9号花间堂后海酒店
Hours: Tue-Sun 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm (closed on Mondays)
KEAAMI by TIAGO
Earning itself Bib Gourmand status (excellent food and moderate prices) in the 2023 Beijing Michelin Guide, KEAAMI is keeping true to the affordable aspect offering the Category C menu. It’s available at both their Indigo Mall location and Wangfuzhonghuan location. On the menu are Thai classics like Green Papaya Salad and Green, Yellow or Red Chicken Curry.
KEAAMI by TIAGO (Indigo Mall)
L1-53, Indigo, 18 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang district
朝阳区酒仙桥路18号颐提港L1-53商铺
Hours: 11.30am-9.30pm
KEAAMI by TIAGO (Wangfuzhonghuan)
416C, 4F, Wangfuzhonghuan East Building, Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
东城区王府井大街269号王府中环东座4层416c号
Hours: 11.30am-9.30pm
SUPERFLY @ The Opposite House
If you’re after a bit of spice, look no further than Sichuanese restaurant SUPERFLY. They’re doing the Category B fixed menu, and have a great range of dishes on the menu including Chongqing Noodles, Mapo Dofu and their intriguing take on General Tso's Chicken.
SUPERFLY @ The Opposite House
1/F, The Opposite House, 11 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯太古里北区瑜舍酒店一层
Hours: noon-10.30pm
Grill 79 @ China World Summit Wing
For those wanting to enjoy dinner with a view you can’t beat Grill 79, located all the way up – yes you guessed it – on the 79th floor of the China World Summit Wing hotel. They have an elite menu with lunch for RMB 328 and dinner for RMB 428. With high-quality steaks and fresh fish on the menu alongside some of the best views of Beijing, this one is definitely worth splashing out for.
Grill 79 @ China World Summit Wing
79/F, China World Summit Wing, China World Trade Center Phase 3, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸大酒店79楼
Hours: 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm
These recommendation are but a select few of the 149 restaurants participating in Restaurant Week. To see all the restaurants and to book you can go to the official website (www.restaurantweek.cn), or the Dining City APP, or the Dining City WeChat mini program (scan the QR code below). Restaurant week runs from Mar 16-Apr 9.
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Images: courtesy of Dining City, the venues, Unsplash