It is that time of year again to gather with family and friends and be thankful for the year past and the good tidings to come. The history of Thanksgiving might be a mystery to many non-North Americans but one constant feature that is easily identifiable is the food. We came up with a list of places that will be serving some of the classical dishes and those that are putting a twist to the traditional favorites. Find a place to celebrate Thanksgiving after the jump.
Independent Restaurants
Thu, Nov 28
The Filling Station
Bring the family and hit the holiday season full-stride with an all-you-can-eat traditional Thanksgiving dinner and seasonal holiday drinks like mulled wine and sparkling apple cider. Keep the kids entertained with free craft activities (until 7pm). RMB 160, + RMB 60 for all-you-can-drink wine and cider, RMB 80 (kids under 10). 4-9.30pm. The Filling Station (8470 3821)
Bring the family and hit the holiday season full-stride with an all-you-can-eat traditional Thanksgiving dinner and seasonal holiday drinks like mulled wine and sparkling apple cider. Keep the kids entertained with free craft activities (until 7pm). RMB 160, + RMB 60 for all-you-can-drink wine and cider, RMB 80 (kids under 10). 4-9.30pm. The Filling Station (8470 3821)
Lily’s American Diner
Dine out or have a bit of help dining in. For no hassles and no cleaning, treat yourself to a set turkey dinner at the restaurant. If you’re looking to kick it in sweats with the fam, opt for takeout. RMB 119/person (set dinner), RMB 95/kg (turkey for take-out), + RMB 20 for sides. 6pm-midnight. Lily’s American Diner (Shuangjing-6592 5548)
Dine out or have a bit of help dining in. For no hassles and no cleaning, treat yourself to a set turkey dinner at the restaurant. If you’re looking to kick it in sweats with the fam, opt for takeout. RMB 119/person (set dinner), RMB 95/kg (turkey for take-out), + RMB 20 for sides. 6pm-midnight. Lily’s American Diner (Shuangjing-6592 5548)
Nola
Nola’s may be a New Orleans style restaurant, but they won’t be without the traditional fixings, plus a few surprises this Thanksgiving. A set menu offers a choice between ham or turkey, and includes sides of potato puree and honey carrots, as well as a range of pies (pumpkin, pecan, blackberry or apple). RMB 238. 6-10pm. Nola (8563 6215)
Nola’s may be a New Orleans style restaurant, but they won’t be without the traditional fixings, plus a few surprises this Thanksgiving. A set menu offers a choice between ham or turkey, and includes sides of potato puree and honey carrots, as well as a range of pies (pumpkin, pecan, blackberry or apple). RMB 238. 6-10pm. Nola (8563 6215)
Grandma’s Kitchen
What’s the next best thing to celebrating Thanksgiving at grandma’s? Celebrating at Grandma’s Kitchen of course. Dine on their set menu of either turkey, salmon, shrimp or steak main, waldorf salad, and pumpkin or corn soup. Contact the restaurant for a whole or half turkey delivery. RMB 238. 6-10pm. Grandma’s Kitchen (Jianwai SOHO-5869 3055/6)
What’s the next best thing to celebrating Thanksgiving at grandma’s? Celebrating at Grandma’s Kitchen of course. Dine on their set menu of either turkey, salmon, shrimp or steak main, waldorf salad, and pumpkin or corn soup. Contact the restaurant for a whole or half turkey delivery. RMB 238. 6-10pm. Grandma’s Kitchen (Jianwai SOHO-5869 3055/6)
Chef Too
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving set dinner, with both turkey and ham, soup or salad, potatoes, and vegetables. If you don’t feel like dining out, ask for a prepared set menu to be sent to your door, alongside a range of turkeys. RMB 248; RMB 98 (kids). 5-10pm. Chef Too (6591 8676)
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving set dinner, with both turkey and ham, soup or salad, potatoes, and vegetables. If you don’t feel like dining out, ask for a prepared set menu to be sent to your door, alongside a range of turkeys. RMB 248; RMB 98 (kids). 5-10pm. Chef Too (6591 8676)
Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Que
Feast on an American Thanksgiving Day dinner of roast turkey, honey baked ham, corn souffle, green bean casserole, and more. RMB 198, RMB 178 (before 4pm), RMB 68 for children 12 and under. 9am-midnight. Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Que (6591 9161)
Feast on an American Thanksgiving Day dinner of roast turkey, honey baked ham, corn souffle, green bean casserole, and more. RMB 198, RMB 178 (before 4pm), RMB 68 for children 12 and under. 9am-midnight. Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Que (6591 9161)
The Bookworm
The Bookworm is doing Thanksgiving the traditional way, with roast turkey tossed with traditional bread and celery stuffing, gravy sauce, mashed potatoes, waldorf salad, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. The three course set menu includes a glass of red or white wine. RSVP required. RMB 198, RMB 120 (kids). 7.30pm-midnight. The Bookworm (6586 9507)
The Bookworm is doing Thanksgiving the traditional way, with roast turkey tossed with traditional bread and celery stuffing, gravy sauce, mashed potatoes, waldorf salad, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. The three course set menu includes a glass of red or white wine. RSVP required. RMB 198, RMB 120 (kids). 7.30pm-midnight. The Bookworm (6586 9507)
Sat, Nov 30
The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu (Great Wall)
Share a family-style feast of turkey and smoked oysters with live jazz at Mutianyu. Celebrate on the day itself or enjoy a reprise on Saturday. Round-trip bus transportation for RMB 80. RMB 380, RMB 160 (university students w/ ID, kids 4-12), free (kids under 4). 5-8pm. The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu (6162 6506)
Share a family-style feast of turkey and smoked oysters with live jazz at Mutianyu. Celebrate on the day itself or enjoy a reprise on Saturday. Round-trip bus transportation for RMB 80. RMB 380, RMB 160 (university students w/ ID, kids 4-12), free (kids under 4). 5-8pm. The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu (6162 6506)
Hotel-based restaurants
Fri, Nov 22
From classic dishes like roast turkey and pumpkin to the gourmet food such as foie gras black truffle juice and seafood station, Thanksgiving at the Kerry Hotel Beijing will be the place to get this variety. Enjoy screenings of NFL games from this season while dinning. The buffet is inclusive of a ‘staycation’ and a complimentary bottle of champagne. Reservation required. RMB 588 per person, an additional RMB 288 for free flowing soft drinks, juice, coffee, tea, water, wine and champagne. 5-10pm. Kerry’s Kitchen (8565 2088).
Sun, Nov 24
The Hilton Capital Airport will be having s Sunday Thanksgiving brunch that will feature an array of lobster, whole glazed turkey, pumpkin cheesecake and apple pie along with a wide range of wines and champagne. Children can experience the many activities at the hotel’s playroom, which is supervised by professionals. RSVP recommended. RMB 398 (wines, beers and soft drinks); RMB 368 (additional free flow of Champagne); RMB 169 (kids age 6-12). All prices are subject to a 15 percent service charge. 11am-3pm. Hilton Beijing Capital Airport (6458 8888)
Mon, Nov 25- Fri, Nov 29
Memorable Thanksgiving Feast at One East
Memorable Thanksgiving Feast at One East
Hilton Beijing will be offering a week long worth of feasting starting with a four course set Thanksgiving lunch that will run from Monday to Friday. The set is a modern take of the traditional dishes. On Thanksgiving night, they will be serving a traditional five course set dinner. Reservations encouraged. RMB 128 (four-course lunch, Nov 25 -29), RMB 338 (five-course dinner, Nov 28). All prices are subject to 15% surcharge. Noon-10pm. Hilton Beijing (5865 5030; Cina.Houschyar@hilton.com).
Thu, Nov 28
Raffles Hotel Beijing will be adding a French touch to the traditional side dishes and desserts. The seasonal turkey will be craved at the tables by the restaurants Chefs. Reservations required. RMB 368 +15% per person for the whole turkey; RMB 298 +15% per person for the half turkey. 6.30-10.30pm. Raffles Hotel Beijing (6526 3388 ext 4186/5331, foodbeverage.rbh@raffles.com)
The Grand Café at Grand Hyatt continues its more than a decade-long tradition of serving home-style American Thanksgiving dishes including roast turkey, sweet potato, cranberry relish, pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie. RMB 298for adults and CNY149+15% for children between 6 and 12, and complimentary for children of 5 and below. All prices subject to 15 percent service charge. 11am – 7pm. Grand Hyatt (8518 1234)
Thanksgiving Feast at Garden Court
Head on down to The St. Regis Beijingfor a traditional Thanksgiving buffet inclusive of the roasted turkey with all the trimmings. Booking recommended. RMB 588 per person.* Price is subject to 15% service charge. 6-10pm. The St.Regis Beijing (6460 6688)
Head on down to The St. Regis Beijingfor a traditional Thanksgiving buffet inclusive of the roasted turkey with all the trimmings. Booking recommended. RMB 588 per person.* Price is subject to 15% service charge. 6-10pm. The St.Regis Beijing (6460 6688)
Celebrate “Thanksgiving” Day at Café Swiss
Take your family and friends to enjoy an Thanksgiving feast at the Swissotel for the Family package: RMB 488.00 net (including buffet for 2 adults & 1 child under the age of 12; and free flow house wine, beer and non-alcohol beverage); RMB 278.00 net per person (buffet only); add RMB 88.00 net per person (including of free flow house wine, beer and non-alcohol beverage). 6-10pm. Swissotel (6553 2288 – 2127)
Take your family and friends to enjoy an Thanksgiving feast at the Swissotel for the Family package: RMB 488.00 net (including buffet for 2 adults & 1 child under the age of 12; and free flow house wine, beer and non-alcohol beverage); RMB 278.00 net per person (buffet only); add RMB 88.00 net per person (including of free flow house wine, beer and non-alcohol beverage). 6-10pm. Swissotel (6553 2288 – 2127)
Aroma Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet
Get a range of different dishes to feast on at the Ritz-Carlton Beijing-Financial Street from a traditional roast turkey to sumptuous seafood, and a choice of free flow of Champagne. Reservations recommended. RMB 638 per person, RMB318 per kids from 6 to 12 years old, free of charge for kids under 6 years old. All prices are subject to 15% service charge. 6-10pm. The Ritz-Carlton (5908 8161)
Get a range of different dishes to feast on at the Ritz-Carlton Beijing-Financial Street from a traditional roast turkey to sumptuous seafood, and a choice of free flow of Champagne. Reservations recommended. RMB 638 per person, RMB318 per kids from 6 to 12 years old, free of charge for kids under 6 years old. All prices are subject to 15% service charge. 6-10pm. The Ritz-Carlton (5908 8161)
Thanksgiving Dinner at VIC Restaurant
VIC’s will be offering a Thanksgiving buffet that will cater for the little ones with mini pumpkin pies and turkey burgers in addition to the traditional dishes. Reservation RMB 318 plus surcharge for adults–plus one child under the age of 12 eats free with two paying adults. Sofitel Hotel (8599-6666 ext. 6521)
VIC’s will be offering a Thanksgiving buffet that will cater for the little ones with mini pumpkin pies and turkey burgers in addition to the traditional dishes. Reservation RMB 318 plus surcharge for adults–plus one child under the age of 12 eats free with two paying adults. Sofitel Hotel (8599-6666 ext. 6521)
Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Grand Millennium
The Grand Millennium’s Thanksgiving Day buffet will be serving the crisp-skinned roasted turkey and other signature offerings. For a table of four and above, you will have the privilege of being personally served by the Head Chef. Reservations recommended. RMB 398 per person, including free flow of soft drink. 6-10pm. Grand Millennium (6888 3012)
The Grand Millennium’s Thanksgiving Day buffet will be serving the crisp-skinned roasted turkey and other signature offerings. For a table of four and above, you will have the privilege of being personally served by the Head Chef. Reservations recommended. RMB 398 per person, including free flow of soft drink. 6-10pm. Grand Millennium (6888 3012)
At East 33, this Thanksgiving will be a gastronomical experience as they serve the traditional classics, a seafood selection on ice, premium selection of sushi, and a live carving station. Reservations recommended. RMB 388 per person including selected beverages. Raffles Beijing Hotel (65263388 ext 5171/5331, foodbeverage.rbh@raffles.com)
We Say Thanks to You
At The Westin Beijing Chaoyang’s Grange Grill will have Thanksgiving a set menu featuring all the traditional dishes. Reservations required. RMB 599 per person (subject to 15% surcharge). 5-10pm. The Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880)
At The Westin Beijing Chaoyang’s Grange Grill will have Thanksgiving a set menu featuring all the traditional dishes. Reservations required. RMB 599 per person (subject to 15% surcharge). 5-10pm. The Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880)
Thanksgiving Dinner at FEAST (Food by EAST)
FEAST at the EAST Beijing with be serving up a three course meal of their signature roasted turkey with chestnut & herbed bread stuffing, cranberry fig & pinot noir chutney, sweet potato galette, buttered green beans& thyme. Bookings recommended. RMB 168 + 15% service charge. 5.30-10.30pm. EAST Beijing (8610 8414/9820)
FEAST at the EAST Beijing with be serving up a three course meal of their signature roasted turkey with chestnut & herbed bread stuffing, cranberry fig & pinot noir chutney, sweet potato galette, buttered green beans& thyme. Bookings recommended. RMB 168 + 15% service charge. 5.30-10.30pm. EAST Beijing (8610 8414/9820)
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