Restaurant in Beijing, China
Sanlitun's best-value noodle repeat visit.
Ladychai is a Michelin Bib Gourmand noodle venue (2024 and 2025) in the basement of Sanlitun SOHO3, Chaoyang. At a single ¥ price point, it delivers consistent quality in a practical, late-accessible location — the right call for an affordable noodle meal in Sanlitun, particularly after a late evening in the area.
If you're the kind of diner who has already eaten at Ladychai once and found yourself thinking about the noodles the next morning, this page is for you. Ladychai is the right call for a late-night noodle run in Sanlitun, for a solo lunch when you want to spend almost nothing and eat well, or for showing a visitor what Beijing's budget dining actually looks like at its most consistent. Two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards (2024 and 2025) confirm this is not a casual recommendation — it is a venue the Michelin Guide has twice judged as delivering exceptional value for money, and that credential holds weight in a city with no shortage of cheap noodle options.
Ladychai sits in the basement level of Sanlitun SOHO3, in Chaoyang District , a mall-adjacent location that might put off first-timers but becomes an asset once you know it. The venue is easy to find from the Gongti North Road entrance, the air-conditioned space is a genuine relief in Beijing summers, and the B1 setting means it stays open and accessible when street-level options in the neighbourhood start winding down. For anyone arriving after a late evening in the Sanlitun bar district, this is one of the more practical noodle options within walking distance.
The cuisine type is noodles, and at a single ¥ price point, Ladychai sits firmly in the affordable category by any Beijing standard. That Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition is specifically awarded to restaurants offering good food at moderate prices , so the credential directly supports the value case rather than just the quality one. If you've been once and eaten well, returning with higher expectations is a reasonable move. The format here is not fine dining: don't arrive expecting elaborate service or a long tasting progression. Arrive expecting noodles that justify two Michelin recommendations, in a setting that prioritises access over atmosphere.
For context on how Ladychai fits into Beijing's noodle scene, it is worth knowing that options like No. 69 Fangzhuanchang Zhajiangmian (Fangzhuanchang Hutong) and Pang Mei Noodles (Xiang'er Hutong) give you hutong character and outdoor proximity that Ladychai does not offer. If location atmosphere matters to you, those are worth considering. If the priority is convenience, Michelin credentialing, and late accessibility in Sanlitun specifically, Ladychai has a clearer argument.
Looking beyond Beijing, the Bib Gourmand noodle category is well-represented across Chinese cities. A Niang Mian Guan in Shanghai and A Xin Xian Lao (Gongnong Road) in Fuzhou offer useful regional comparisons if you want to benchmark Ladychai's approach against noodle venues in other cities. What Ladychai delivers is Beijing-specific in its setting and price context, and the two-year consecutive Michelin run suggests it is not a one-season story.
Hours are not confirmed in the venue data, so verify directly before planning a post-midnight visit. That said, mall-basement venues in Sanlitun SOHO generally run later than standalone street restaurants in Beijing, and the Chaoyang location positions Ladychai naturally as an after-hours option for the area. The price tier (¥) means a full meal here will not meaningfully affect what you've already spent on the evening. Phone and website details are not available in the current record, so the most reliable way to confirm hours or current status is to check the venue directly on arrival or via a local map app.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy. At ¥ pricing in a mall setting, walk-in is the standard approach. The Bib Gourmand credential may draw more visitors during peak Sanlitun periods , weekend evenings and public holidays , so arriving slightly earlier in the window gives you the most direct experience. For solo diners and couples, the format here will accommodate you readily. Groups may need to confirm table configuration in advance, but given the accessible price point and informal setting, group visits are a practical option.
| Detail | Ladychai | No. 69 Fangzhuanchang Zhajiangmian | Pang Mei Noodles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisine | Noodles | Noodles (Zhajiangmian) | Noodles |
| Price range | ¥ | ¥ | ¥ |
| Michelin award | Bib Gourmand 2024 & 2025 | Check Pearl listing | Check Pearl listing |
| Location type | Mall basement, Sanlitun SOHO | Hutong | Hutong |
| Booking difficulty | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Late-night access | Likely (mall hours) | Limited (hutong setting) | Limited (hutong setting) |
Specific menu items are not confirmed in available data, so ordering by what the kitchen is known for , noodles, at a single ¥ price point , is your safest anchor. The Michelin Bib Gourmand award, given twice consecutively, signals that the core offering delivers. Ask staff for the current house recommendation when you arrive; at this price tier, exploring the menu costs little.
Seating configuration is not confirmed in the current record. Mall-basement noodle venues in Beijing typically offer counter or communal table seating alongside standard tables, which suits solo diners well. If bar or counter seating is important to you, it is worth checking on arrival. Ladychai's format is informal enough that solo diners should have no difficulty being seated.
Group suitability is possible given the Sanlitun SOHO mall setting, which tends to allow flexible table arrangements, but confirmed capacity data is not available. At ¥ pricing, groups face minimal financial risk in attempting a walk-in. For larger parties (six or more), arriving early in the service window gives the leading chance of seating together. No phone or website is listed, so advance confirmation is not direct from this record.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, and at a ¥ price point in a mall-basement setting, walk-in is the standard approach. The Bib Gourmand recognition may create queues during peak Sanlitun periods , weekend evenings, public holidays, and the post-dinner rush. Arriving before 7 PM or later in the evening, after the main dinner wave, gives you the most direct entry. No advance reservation infrastructure is listed in the current record.
Ladychai is a Michelin Bib Gourmand noodle venue in the basement of Sanlitun SOHO3, which means accessible pricing (¥), a practical Chaoyang location, and a format built around quick, well-executed noodle dishes rather than elaborate dining. Two consecutive Michelin recognitions (2024 and 2025) are the clearest quality signal available. Arrive with low ceremony expectations and high expectations for the food itself. For hutong atmosphere with a similar price tier, Pang Mei Noodles is an alternative worth knowing. For a broader view of what Beijing's restaurant scene offers across price tiers, see our full Beijing restaurants guide.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladychai | Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025); Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024) | ¥ | — |
| Jing | Michelin 1 Star | ¥¥¥ | — |
| 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 | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
How Ladychai stacks up against the competition.
The noodles are the reason Ladychai earned back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmands in 2024 and 2025, so build your order around them. Specific dish names are not confirmed in the venue data, so check the in-house menu on arrival rather than relying on third-party listings, which can lag behind seasonal changes.
Seating configuration at Ladychai is not confirmed in the venue data. For a basement-level noodle spot at the ¥ price point, counter or communal seating is common in this format across Beijing, but verify the layout directly when you arrive or contact the venue before visiting.
Given the ¥ price tier and mall-basement footprint in Sanlitun SOHO3, Ladychai is better suited to pairs or small groups of three or four than to large parties. Specific private dining or group booking options are not documented in the venue data, so check the venue's official channels if you are planning for six or more.
Booking policy and reservation availability are not confirmed in the venue data. Bib Gourmand venues at the ¥ price point in Beijing often operate on a walk-in basis, but peak lunch and dinner slots at a recognised Michelin spot in Sanlitun can move fast, especially on weekends. Check current availability before showing up.
Ladychai is in the basement level of Sanlitun SOHO3 in Chaoyang District — a mall location that looks less promising than it is. Two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmands (2024, 2025) confirm the value-for-money case at the ¥ price point. Come expecting a focused noodle menu and a no-frills setting, not a full-service restaurant experience.
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