Restaurants in Beijing

King's Joy holds 2 Michelin Stars and a Green Star for its plant-based tasting menu in a bamboo-shaded Dongcheng hutong courtyard. Chef Gary Yin's kitchen, anchored by seasonal mushrooms and full culinary technique, is the strongest vegetarian fine dining argument in Beijing at the ¥¥¥¥ tier. Book months ahead — availability is extremely limited.

Beijing's most credentialed plant-based fine dining address, Lamdre holds a Michelin 1 Star, Black Pearl 2 Diamond, and a place at #50 on Asia's Best Restaurants 2025. At ¥¥¥¥ with near-impossible booking difficulty, it outpaces King's Joy on current critical recognition. Book four to six weeks ahead and prioritise lunch for the skylight-lit main room at its best.

Three Michelin stars, Asia's 50 Best (#73, 2025), and a Black Pearl 2 Diamond rating make Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) the most credentialled Taizhou kitchen in Beijing. At ¥¥¥¥, it earns its price for special occasions and serious business dinners. Book four to six weeks out minimum — weekend tables require two to three months' notice.

Michelin-starred French Contemporary inside the Peninsula Beijing, with a Basque-inflected tasting menu and a wine list of 405 selections. Chef William Mahi's seafood-forward cooking earned a Black Pearl Diamond in 2025 and an OAD Asia ranking. Book two to three weeks ahead minimum; weekday lunch is the easiest entry point at this ¥¥¥ price tier.

Chao Shang Chao in Chaoyang holds three Michelin stars in both 2024 and 2025 and a La Liste 75-point score for 2026, making it Beijing's most credentialed Chaozhou address. At ¥¥¥¥ pricing and near-impossible booking difficulty, it suits food-focused travelers who want serious regional Chinese cuisine at the highest documented level. Plan your reservation weeks ahead.