Shh… did you hear traffic? No? We didn’t either! It’s the quietest time to be in Beijing and with most of the city gone for Chinese New Year, those of us who stayed behind get to take advantage of the empty subways and empty streets. Just imagine it, a clear shot from CBD to Haidian in 30 minutes or less, plus unfettered access to all the holiday pizzazz lighting up the city. To help you make the most of the season, we’ll be posting daily recommendations for the best deals and coziest places in town, as you and your family usher in the marvelous, magical, and sure to be majestic… Year of the Rat!
We’re great believers that holidays are meant for indulging, and staying in Beijing during Chinese New Year means that you get to take advantage of all the great dining deals at the tastiest places all over the city.
Zarah
Zarah’s still holding their annual My Jiaozi Party for the whole family on January 29 starting at 6pm. Make and eat as many dumplings as you can all night long.
RMB 158 for adults, RMB 98 for kids 6-12.
Feast (Food by EAST)
During Chinese New Year Feast (Food by EAST) is setting up their semi-buffet every day for lunch and dinner with full, unlimited access to their kids’ playroom. Adults are RMB 268 for lunch. As always, kids 6 and younger dine for free.
For reservations or more information, call 8414 9820.
The latest addition to The Opposite House is the cool, new Sichuan-inspired Superfly, located where Mesh used to be. Before they get swamped with foodies, be amongst the first to taste. During CNY they’ll only be open for dinner from 6-10.30pm.
For reservations or more information, call 6410 5220.
Hulu by TRB and Merci French Food by TRB
During every major holiday, TRB creates an entire themed menu just for the occasion. Remember their adorable Halloween and Christmas menus? We do! For Chinese New Year they’ve created another menu that’ll be available from now until February 8 at both Hulu and Merci French Food.
For reservations or more information on either location, call 6512 5701.
For more information add them on WeChat (trbchina).
Frasca
Although Taikooli isn’t as bustling as it usually is, it’s still fun to people watch and enjoy the festive vibes. Frasca at The Opposite House will be open all through CNY for both lunch and dinner. With a menu created by Chef Marino D’Antonio, Frasca is the place to find the Italian comfort food that’ll satisfy your carb cravings.
Lunch: 12-2.30pm. Dinner from 6-10.30pm. For reservations or more information, call 6410 5210.
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