Restaurant in Beijing, China
Michelin-starred Basque-French. Book ahead.
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.
At the ¥¥¥ price point, Jing delivers a Michelin-starred French Contemporary experience inside one of Beijing's most storied hotel addresses — the Peninsula on Jinyu Hutong. Chef William Mahi, who hails from the Basque Country, runs a kitchen that earned a Michelin star in 2024 and a Black Pearl Diamond in 2025, plus a ranking of #352 on Opinionated About Dining's Leading Restaurants in Asia in 2024 (rising to #384 in 2025). If French technique with Basque inflection is what you're after in Beijing, Jing is the most credentialed option in the city at this price tier. If you'd prefer to spend more for a broader Chinese fine-dining experience, the comparisons below are worth reading first.
Jing sits in a basement space at the Peninsula Beijing, which means no skyline views — but the room compensates with eclectic art installations and a bar that functions as a destination in its own right. The chic bar is not an afterthought: its presence shapes the room's energy in a way that sets Jing apart from the more formal hotel dining rooms elsewhere in the city. If you're coming for drinks only, the bar program merits the visit independently of the kitchen.
Chef Mahi's cooking puts a Basque lens on French classics. The light tasting menu leans heavily on seafood , langoustine, spider crab, and squid appear across courses , and dishes such as a 52-degree egg with potato foam and white truffle signal a kitchen that is technically precise without being showy. The Basque cheesecake is a recurring highlight noted across multiple sources. The wine list runs to 405 selections across 2,385 inventory units, with particular depth in France and California, priced at the mid-tier ($$) for a list of this scale , meaning a range of price points rather than a list dominated by trophy bottles.
For returning visitors, the wine list is worth spending time on. Sommelier Roy Arias manages a list that is broad enough to reward exploration beyond the obvious French pairings, particularly if you're open to California options alongside the classic Burgundy and Bordeaux selections that typically anchor a kitchen like this.
The bar at Jing is the most compelling reason to visit outside of a full dinner booking, and the room's design prioritises it. The chic bar is visible on arrival and draws a separate crowd from the dining room. There is no verified cocktail menu data available, so specific drink recommendations are beyond the scope of what Pearl can confirm , but the bar's physical presence and the hotel's overall positioning suggest a program consistent with five-star Beijing standards. If you're comparing to other French-leaning venues in Beijing, Brasserie 1893 and Rive Gauche are alternatives where the bar is less central to the room's identity. At Jing, arriving early for a drink before dinner is the better move , particularly if noise level is a concern, as the bar fills as the evening progresses.
Jing holds a Michelin star and a Black Pearl Diamond, which means demand is consistent. Book at least two to three weeks ahead for dinner; weekend tables, particularly Friday and Saturday, will require more lead time. The restaurant operates seven days a week from 11 AM to 10 PM, which means lunch is a genuine option , and at this price tier, a tasting menu at lunch often represents better value than dinner for the same kitchen. If your schedule allows, a weekday lunch is the path of least resistance for a first or returning visit.
See the full comparison below for how Jing sits against Beijing's other fine-dining options.
For more French Contemporary dining at this level across Asia, Odette in Singapore and Amber in Hong Kong are the regional benchmarks. Within Beijing, see Blackswan and Les Morilles for European-leaning alternatives. If you're planning a broader trip, our full Beijing restaurants guide, Beijing bars guide, and Beijing hotels guide cover the full picture. Comparable French Contemporary credentials elsewhere in China: 102 House in Shanghai and Xin Rong Ji in Chengdu. In the wider region: Chef Tam's Seasons in Macau and Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine in Guangzhou.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
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| Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| Chao Shang Chao (Chaoyang) | Michelin 3 Star | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| Lamdre | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| Jingji | Michelin 2 Star | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| King's Joy | Michelin 2 Star | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
Comparing your options in Beijing for this tier.
Yes, at ¥¥¥ it earns its place. A Michelin star (2024) and a Black Pearl 1 Diamond (2025) confirm this isn't just hotel-restaurant pricing for the sake of it — Chef William Mahi's Basque-inflected French tasting menu has the credentials to back the cost. If you want à la carte French at a lower price point, you'll need to look elsewhere in Beijing, but for a structured tasting format with serious wine backing (405 selections, 2,385 inventory), Jing holds its value.
Book two to three weeks out for dinner, and further ahead for weekend tables. Jing holds both a Michelin star and a Black Pearl Diamond, which keeps demand consistent throughout the week. Same-week availability exists but is unreliable, particularly for parties of more than two.
The restaurant is in the basement of the Peninsula Beijing — there are no city views, so don't come expecting a skyline. The room compensates with eclectic art and a prominent bar. Chef William Mahi, from the Basque Country, runs a seafood-forward tasting menu with Basque interpretations of French classics; expect langoustine, spider crab, and squid rather than a straightforward Parisian format.
The venue data doesn't specify a formal dietary policy, but the menu is seafood-heavy within a French Contemporary tasting format. If you have significant restrictions — particularly around fish or shellfish — check the venue's official channels before booking, as substitutions in a structured tasting menu require advance coordination.
For Chinese fine dining at a comparable prestige level, King's Joy (vegetarian-focused) and Jingji are the local reference points. Lamdre offers a different register entirely with Tibetan-influenced cuisine. If the Basque-French format is the draw, there's no direct equivalent in Beijing at this award tier, which is part of what makes Jing the default choice for that specific experience.
The kitchen runs the same hours daily (11 AM to 10 PM), so format rather than timing is the real variable. Lunch suits those who want the tasting menu without a late evening; dinner is the conventional booking for a full experience with the bar program. Neither service has a documented edge in terms of menu scope based on available data.
Yes, particularly if the occasion calls for a private, design-conscious room rather than a buzzy open dining room. The basement setting at the Peninsula Beijing is intimate, the bar is a strong pre-dinner option, and the Michelin and Black Pearl credentials give the evening a verifiable weight. For groups larger than four, confirm room configuration when booking.
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