Restaurant in Beijing, China
Michelin-recognised Cantonese, easy to book.
A Michelin Plate Cantonese restaurant on Beijing's Guijie Street, recognised in both 2024 and 2025. At ¥¥¥ pricing, it offers a credible mid-to-upper tier option for special occasions and business meals without the full ¥¥¥¥ commitment. Booking is easy, the cuisine is refined, and the recognition level justifies the price for a focused Cantonese dinner in Beijing.
Jia (Chaoyang) is one of Beijing's more credible addresses for Cantonese cooking, holding a Michelin Plate in both 2024 and 2025 and earning a 4.6 Google rating across 60 reviews. At ¥¥¥ pricing, it sits in the mid-to-upper tier without requiring the full commitment of a ¥¥¥¥ splurge. If you want Cantonese technique in a Beijing setting with a recognition-backed track record, this is a reasonable first call. For a special occasion dinner, it delivers enough on the formality and cuisine-quality axes to justify the booking.
Guijie Street — Beijing's celebrated restaurant strip in Dongcheng — gives Jia a location that is both convenient and atmospheric. The address puts you within reach of Dongzhimen transport links, making it accessible from most central and eastern parts of the city without a complicated journey. As a spatial experience, the venue trades on the kind of composed, considered dining room that Cantonese restaurants at this tier typically invest in: the emphasis is on a room that supports conversation and occasion rather than noise and spectacle. That matters for the guest who is booking a business dinner or a celebration rather than a casual weeknight meal.
Cantonese cuisine in Beijing occupies a specific position: it is not native to the city, so restaurants operating in this register are making a deliberate argument for precision and refinement over local tradition. Jia's Michelin Plate recognition in consecutive years suggests the kitchen is making that argument with some consistency. A Michelin Plate is not a star, but it is an active signal of quality worth acknowledging , Michelin inspectors visited, assessed, and decided this kitchen warranted inclusion. For the special-occasion diner, that credential provides meaningful reassurance before booking.
In terms of tasting menu architecture , the progression and pacing of a formal Cantonese meal , the cuisine type itself sets expectations. Cantonese menus at this level typically move through cold starters, roasted meats or seafood preparations, delicate braised dishes, and a rice or noodle course before dessert. The emphasis is on clarity of flavour, restraint in seasoning, and the quality of primary ingredients rather than elaborate transformation. If you are accustomed to Cantonese dining in Hong Kong or Guangzhou , at venues like Forum in Hong Kong or Le Palais in Taipei , you will arrive with calibrated expectations. If Cantonese is newer to you, the format rewards patience and attention to detail over visual drama.
For context across mainland China, the category is competitive. 102 House in Shanghai and Imperial Treasure in Guangzhou represent different price points and city contexts. Closer to home in Beijing, peers like Lei Garden (Jinbao Tower) and Fu Chun Ju offer alternative Cantonese or regional-Chinese framings worth considering. The House of Dynasties and Zijin Mansion push further into heritage-Chinese territory if the occasion calls for something more theatrical. See our full Beijing restaurants guide for a broader view of the city's dining tier.
Booking difficulty at Jia (Chaoyang) is rated Easy. With 60 Google reviews, this is not a venue operating at high-volume or high-demand levels, which means you are unlikely to face a weeks-long wait. A booking 3 to 7 days out should be sufficient for most dates; weekend evenings may require slightly more lead time, particularly if you need a specific seating arrangement for a group. The Guijie address is well-known to local taxi and ride-hailing drivers, so arrival logistics are uncomplicated.
| Detail | Jia (Chaoyang) | Jing | Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisine | Cantonese | French Contemporary | Taizhou |
| Price tier | ¥¥¥ | ¥¥¥ | ¥¥¥¥ |
| Awards | Michelin Plate ×2 | , | , |
| Google rating | 4.6 (60) | , | , |
| Booking difficulty | Easy | , | , |
| Location | Guijie, Dongcheng | Beijing | Xinyuan South Road |
For dining beyond Beijing, Chef Tam's Seasons in Macau, Dai Yuet Heen in Nanjing, and Ru Yuan in Hangzhou are worth adding to your regional Cantonese and fine-Chinese reference list. Also see our Beijing hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide for broader trip planning.
No dress code is published, but a Michelin Plate Cantonese restaurant at ¥¥¥ pricing in Beijing typically attracts smart-casual at minimum. For a business meal or special occasion, smart dress is appropriate and will feel comfortable in the room. Avoid overly casual attire if you are booking for a formal occasion.
Seating configuration data is not available for this venue. Cantonese restaurants at this tier in Beijing generally do not operate a bar-dining format in the Western sense. Your leading approach is to contact the restaurant directly to confirm seating options before arriving without a reservation.
Consecutive Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 and 2025 suggests the kitchen is delivering consistent quality. At ¥¥¥ pricing, Jia sits below the ¥¥¥¥ tier where you would expect starred-level investment, so the value proposition is reasonable for the recognition level. If you want a structured Cantonese progression in Beijing, this is a credible option. For a more intensive tasting format, Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) at ¥¥¥¥ is worth comparing.
Cantonese restaurants at this tier are not typically optimised for solo dining , the menu format and room layout tend to favour groups of two or more. That said, with Easy booking difficulty and a relatively modest review count, the restaurant is unlikely to be operating at a volume that makes solo dining uncomfortable. Call ahead to confirm if a single-seat booking is practical.
At ¥¥¥, Jia costs less than the ¥¥¥¥ tier occupied by peers like Chao Shang Chao (Chaoyang) or Jingji, and it carries Michelin Plate recognition that most mid-tier Beijing restaurants do not. For the price point and the award signal, the value case is solid for a special occasion or a reliable Cantonese dinner.
Yes, within its tier. The Michelin Plate credential, Cantonese cuisine format, and Dongcheng location make it a credible choice for a birthday dinner, anniversary, or business meal. If you want more theatrical surroundings, The Beijing Kitchen (Jianguo Road) or Zijin Mansion offer alternative framings. But for a focused, cuisine-led special occasion, Jia is a sound booking.
At the same ¥¥¥ price tier, Jing offers French Contemporary as an alternative if the occasion suits a Western format. Stepping up in price, Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) delivers Taizhou cuisine at ¥¥¥¥, and Chao Shang Chao (Chaoyang) covers Chao Zhou at the same tier. For Beijing-specific cuisine at ¥¥¥¥, Jingji is the clearest peer. Also consider Xin Rong Ji in Chengdu if your trip extends beyond Beijing.
Jia sits on Guijie Street, Beijing's most concentrated restaurant corridor, so the surrounding area can be busy on weekend evenings. Arrive with a reservation rather than walking in. The Cantonese format rewards ordering broadly across the menu rather than focusing on single dishes. Michelin Plate status means quality has been externally validated , useful reassurance if this is your first visit to the venue or to Cantonese dining in Beijing. See our full Beijing restaurants guide for broader context before your trip.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jia (Chaoyang) | Cantonese | ¥¥¥ | Easy |
| Jing | French Contemporary | ¥¥¥ | Unknown |
| Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) | Taizhou | ¥¥¥¥ | Unknown |
| Chao Shang Chao (Chaoyang) | Chao Zhou | ¥¥¥¥ | Unknown |
| Lamdre | Vegetarian | ¥¥¥¥ | Unknown |
| Jingji | Beijing Cuisine | ¥¥¥¥ | Unknown |
Comparing your options in Beijing for this tier.
Dress tidily rather than formally. Jia sits at a ¥¥¥ price point on Guijie Street, which skews towards polished-casual rather than black-tie. Clean, presentable clothing is appropriate — there is no indication the venue enforces a strict dress code.
Bar seating is not confirmed in the available venue data, so it is safest to assume a standard table-service format. If counter or bar dining is a priority, call ahead — no phone number is publicly listed, so checking via the venue directly or through your hotel concierge is advisable.
Tasting menu specifics are not documented for Jia, so a precise verdict is not possible. At ¥¥¥ pricing with consecutive Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 and 2025, the kitchen has cleared a credibility threshold — but if a set menu format is your primary reason for visiting, confirm the current offering before booking.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy and Google review volume is modest, which suggests the room is not perpetually packed — a positive signal for solo diners who want a relaxed experience without feeling rushed. Cantonese cooking generally suits solo ordering, though sharing across multiple dishes is where the cuisine performs best.
At ¥¥¥, Jia sits in a competitive bracket for Beijing Cantonese dining. Two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024, 2025) confirm the kitchen is operating at a recognised standard, making the spend defensible. If you are comparing value, Chao Shang Chao (Chaoyang) covers similar Cantonese territory and is worth checking for pricing differences before you commit.
It works for a mid-tier special occasion — the Michelin Plate recognition and ¥¥¥ pricing give it enough occasion-worthy weight without requiring the full formality of a starred room. For a higher-stakes dinner where the full prestige signal matters, Lamdre or Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) would be stronger choices.
For Cantonese in a similar bracket, Chao Shang Chao (Chaoyang) is the most direct comparison. Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) operates at a higher price point with stronger formal credentials. Lamdre and Jingji serve different cuisines but compete for the same Beijing ¥¥¥ occasion-dining decision.
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