Stylish Boutique Hotels House Beijing’s Best Eateries

　　While a decision to stay in Beijing must involve a taste of authentic northern Chinese dishes, you will also find a lively street food culture as well as a vast repertoire of Asian and western-inspired restaurants, many housed in the city’s stylish boutique hotels.
　　Beijing has a limitless array of food options for travellers. As you travel in Beijing you will notice food stalls and markets dotted along its streets and hutongs, brimming with authentic tastes of Beijing.
　　From Peking (or Beijing) Roast Duck (the city’s signature dish) to warming Mongolian Hot Pot or spicy Gong Bao Ji Ding, traditional fare will have you wanting to travel China (Beijing in particular) again.
　　This former imperial city also boasts global flavours including middle eastern, Asian and western and some of the best restaurants are found nestled inside Beijing’s boutique hotels. Here are just a few standouts to tantalise the taste buds.
　　Best Japanese
　　Our personal pick is Morio, headed by renowned international Japanese chef Morio Sakayori. Morio delivers delicious, innovative Japanese cuisine in an elegant setting, conveniently located on the ground floor of Hotel G. This stylish boutique hotel can be found in Beijing’s popular Sunlitan district.
　　Another authentic Japanese restaurant to visit if you stay in Sunlitan is Hatsume, which delivers with its fresh sashimi and sushi.
　　Best French
　　Award-winning Brasserie Flo is regarded as one of the best French restaurants in Beijing and boasts prompt service and classic French dishes including onion soup and steak au poivre.
　　Best cheese and wine
　　For an unrivalled cheese platter and extensive wine list check out Scarlett, at Hotel G. If Morio wasn’t enough, this is another reason you really must visit this chic hotel in Beijing…
　　Best Middle Eastern
　　If kebabs and hummus are what you are craving, you will find some great Middle Eastern dining in the popular stylish boutique hotel district of Sunlitan. Rumi has an outdoor section and serves hearty salads, stews and burgers, which can be washed down by non-alcoholic fruit juices and refreshing sherbets.
　　Best Thai
　　Hot and spicy Tom Yum or rich green curries are popular with Beijingers as well as the many tourists who choose to stay in Beijing. Purple Haze is one of the busiest Thai restaurants (you will need to make a reservation) and is located near the Workers Stadium in the Sunlitan area.
　　Best classic Chinese
　　If it’s your first opportunity to travel in Beijing, take the time to visit a classic Chinese restaurant. Opulent Baijia Dayua in the Haidian district has all the faux-Qing trappings including staff in traditional outfits and floor entertainment including Peking opera.
　　Beijing is not only decked out with some of the most stylish hotels in China, it also boasts a seemingly never-ending gastric experience. For a true taste of northern Chinese cuisine, be sure to try the local dishes from the food stalls and markets. The international flavours of Asian, European and western cuisines are also on offer.
　　For the best advice on eating out be sure to ask the concierge of the stylish boutique hotel you’ve checked into as more often than not they will be your best source of up-to-date and local information.
　　Then sit back and enjoy your meal!