The Easter Bunny has been hard at work, hopping around Beijing and dropping off deals and goodies at all of your local favorites. From brunch to afternoon tea, and chocolate to burgers, there’s enough here to ensure that your entire weekend is stuffed like an Easter egg.
Comptoirs de France special COVID-19 chocolate Easter Bunnies
Dine-in and Events
Frasca at The Opposite House
Take full advantage of an Easter set menu by Frasca at The Opposite House, including a selection of cold cuts as starter with traditional sweet Italian Easter bread, an Easter consommé soup filled with nutmeg Parmigiano and chicken bites, a homemade Swiss chard ravioli in butter sauce, a choice of roasted baby lamb Sardinian style or Patagonian tooth fish fillet marinated in Saba grape must wine as the main course. End the meal with a delicious Napolitano style ricotta candied fruit cake and not to miss the Easter chocolate egg! All ages. RMB 298/person. Additional RMB 188 per person for Free-flow Italian bubbles. 12pm-2pm & 6pm-9pm Apr 12-13. No. 11 Sanlitun Road. 6410-5210. frasca@theoppositehouse.com
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center
All-You-Can-Eat Brunch at Signature’s Restaurant
Enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Brunch on Easter Sunday at Kempinski Beijing’s Signature’s Restaurant including a la carte dishes, appetizers and salads, main courses, festive desserts, and even an egg hunt. RMB 288 gets you the whole spread with free-flow soft drinks or RMB 388 for free-flow beer and wine. All ages. RMB 288-388. Apr 12. 11.30am-3.30pm. Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. 50 Liangmaqiao Rd. Chaoyang District.
Burger Box
Take a break from all the chocolate and sweets with Burger Box’s buy-one-get-one-free deal on their mouthwatering Stupid Egg Burger this Saturday and Sunday. Available for dine-in only. RMB 48. 10.30am-5.30pm. 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District.
InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun
Indulge in a special Easter Brunch all weekend at InterContinental’s Char Bar & Grill or Top Tapas. A 3-course meal runs RMB 258/person, or add another course for RMB 288/person. RMB 68 gets you free-flow soft drinks, coffee, and tea, whereas RMB 108 gets all of the above as well as bubbles. To reserve a spot, scan the QR code on the poster below. All ages. Prices vary. Apr 11-13. 11.30am-3pm. 3/F No. 1 South Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District.
The Peninsula Hotel
Bask in the glow of Easter with an afternoon tea set at The Peninsula Hotel, and dine on delicate treats such as white chocolate mango pudding, tradition and raisin scones, and crab and avocado salad in a sesame basket. To book your spot, scan the WeChat Mini Program below. All ages. RMB 248- RMB 598. Apr 10-12. No. 8 Jinyu Hutong.
Xian at East Hotel
Xian is cooking up a special Easter set lunch menu this weekend that includes a main course, garden salad, and festive dessert. What’s more, diners also get to enjoy free-flow soft drinks, Xian Lager, Tsingtao beer, and house wine at no extra charge. All ages. RMB 198. Apr 11-12. 11am-3pm. For reservations call +8610 8414 9810. Walk-ins are also welcome. No. 22 Jiuxianqiao Rd, Chaoyang District.
Sweets and Treats
Comptoirs de France
Whether it’s dark, milk, or white chocolate you’re after, Comptoirs de France has you covered! Browse their extensive catalog of handmade goodies by scanning the QR code on the poster below, and then swing by one of their many locations across Beijing to pick up your favorite. They’ve got hens, bunnies, eggs, and more to satisfy those Springy cravings. Prices and locations vary.
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center
Gourmet Easter Chocolates at Kempi Deli
Various delicious sweets in the shape of your favorite Easter icons are available at Kempi Deli. Delectable gourmet chocolate eggs are sure to be a hit with the whole family. Prices vary. Daily 8am – 8pm. Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. 50 Liangmaqiao Rd. Chaoyang District.
Jiangmaitang (JMT)
JMT has three Easter chocolate boxes which include various confections such as rainbow ganache and praline eggs, hens, rabbits, and dinosaur eggs for the kids. RMB 45 – RMB 226. 9am-4pm. 6 Chaowai Street, Central Park, Tower 20, #102, Yong’anli.
The Bake Shop
On the lighter and more savory side, The Bake Shop will be baking up some steamy hot cross buns. To place an order, scan the WeChat or Mini Program below. Prices vary. 10am-5pm. 63 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District. (located inside The Orchid Hotel).
Delivery
Sherpa’s
In addition to the various deals being offered by Sherpa’s partner restaurants (see flyer below), the favored expat delivery service will also be giving away a little token of Easter appreciation in the form of an Easter egg bottle opener.
Photos: Pixabay, Courtesy of the organizers
