Restaurant in Beijing, China
Michelin-starred Beijing cuisine, book early.
Mansion Cuisine by Jingyan holds a Michelin star and a 95-point La Liste score for its modern take on Beijing cuisine, served in a remodelled courtyard mansion in Chaoyang. The Peking duck — offered three ways, including the traditional 108-slice carving — and sea cucumber with Peking-style pork sauce are the dishes to build your order around. Book well ahead; this is one of Beijing's hardest reservations in its category.
If your first visit to Mansion Cuisine by Jingyan left you unsure whether the formality matched the food, a second visit answers that question quickly: yes, it does. This is one of Beijing's few Michelin-starred restaurants working specifically within the Beijing cuisine tradition, and the cooking here is precise enough to justify repeated attention. The 2024 Michelin star and a 95-point score from La Liste (2026) are not ceremonial — they reflect a kitchen that treats Peking duck and sea cucumber as seriously as any European tasting-menu destination treats its signatures. If you are deciding between this and a safer, more familiar fine-dining format, book Mansion Cuisine by Jingyan instead.
The restaurant occupies a high-ceilinged courtyard mansion that was remodelled in 2013 — a setting that shifts the register of the meal from the moment you arrive. The architecture does real work here: it frames the cooking as something deliberate and considered, without tipping into the kind of theatrical reverence that makes dinner feel like a museum visit. That balance is the venue's core strength. The food is serious, but the room allows the meal to breathe.
The kitchen's approach to Beijing cuisine is worth understanding before you sit down. Traditional dishes have been reworked with modern technique , not to obscure what they are, but to sharpen them. The Peking duck alone illustrates the range: it is served three ways, with caviar, with black truffle, or carved in the traditional 108-slice method. The third option, carved tableside with crispy skin and juicy flesh, is the one to anchor your order around if you want the full classical experience. The first two are for guests who want to see how the kitchen thinks about contrast and luxury ingredient integration. Either way, duck is not an afterthought here , it is the lens through which the kitchen's philosophy is most clearly expressed.
Sea cucumber with Peking-style pork sauce has been specifically noted as a standout, and it belongs in the same category as the duck: a dish where a traditional Beijing preparation is executed with enough precision that it competes with anything in the city at this price tier. Most dishes are made to order, and tableside service is part of how several courses are delivered , which means the pacing is attentive rather than rushed.
On a first visit, the combination of formal setting, ¥¥¥¥ pricing, and a menu that rewards familiarity with Beijing cuisine can feel like a lot to process simultaneously. On a return visit, that cognitive load drops, and what emerges is a restaurant operating with considerable consistency. The service structure is organised around the food rather than around performing luxury, which is a meaningful distinction at this price point. If you are bringing someone for a celebration or a business meal, the courtyard mansion setting handles the atmosphere without requiring you to explain why you chose it.
For special occasions, this is a more considered choice than many of Beijing's generic fine-dining options. The combination of a credentialed Beijing cuisine kitchen, a distinctive architectural setting, and tableside service creates an experience that works as well for hosting as it does for personal celebration. Compare it with the broader field in Chaoyang: venues like Jingji operate in the same cuisine category and price bracket, but Mansion Cuisine by Jingyan's La Liste recognition gives it a measurable edge in terms of documented quality. For a different kind of Beijing meal , more casual, more neighbourhood-rooted , Fu Man Yuan (Xinyuanli) and Jing Hua Lou offer Beijing flavours at a significantly lower price point. If you want to understand the wider Beijing dining context, our full Beijing restaurants guide covers the range.
For guests travelling from other cities who want a benchmark for how Beijing cuisine compares to other regional Chinese fine dining, it is worth noting the wider field: 102 House in Shanghai, Xin Rong Ji in Chengdu, and Chef Tam's Seasons in Macau all occupy adjacent territory in terms of ambition and price, but Mansion Cuisine by Jingyan is the only one in this group working directly within the Beijing tradition. For Beijing cuisine outside Beijing, Sheng Yong Xing (Huangpu) in Shanghai and Do It True (Xinyi) in Taipei are the nearest comparisons. None replicate what this kitchen does at this level. For a broader view of what Beijing has to offer beyond restaurants, our Beijing hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide are worth consulting alongside your dinner booking.
Other regional fine-dining comparisons worth considering: Ru Yuan in Hangzhou, Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine in Guangzhou, and Dai Yuet Heen in Nanjing each show how different regional Chinese kitchens handle the fine-dining format. Mansion Cuisine by Jingyan holds its own in that company. For those interested in wine-focused dining nearby, Poetry Wine (Dongsanhuan Middle Road) is worth considering as a complement. And if you want to contrast the experience with something more casual within the Beijing cuisine category, Fortune Long Beijing Bean Sauce Noodles (East Xinglong Street) offers a grounded reference point.
Reservations: Book well in advance , this is a hard booking, and Michelin recognition at this price tier means tables do not sit open. Dress: Smart casual at minimum; the setting and price point call for something more considered. Budget: ¥¥¥¥, positioning it at the leading end of Beijing dining. Location: 8 Xinyuan South Road, Chaoyang, Beijing , accessible within the Chaoyang business and dining district. Group size: The tableside service format works well for two to four guests; larger groups should enquire about private room availability when booking. Timing: This is a venue where pacing matters , avoid booking if you are under time pressure. Beijing guides: See also our Beijing wineries guide if you are planning a multi-day trip around food and drink.
Yes, if Beijing cuisine is what you are here for. The kitchen's strength is in its treatment of classic dishes , Peking duck served three ways, sea cucumber with Peking-style pork sauce , and a tasting format lets you see the range of that approach. The Michelin star and 95-point La Liste score give third-party confirmation that the cooking delivers at this price tier. If you want a comparable tasting format in a different regional Chinese tradition, Xin Rong Ji in Chengdu is the nearest peer, but it operates in Taizhou cuisine rather than Beijing.
Smart casual is the floor, not the ceiling. The remodelled courtyard mansion setting and ¥¥¥¥ pricing put this in the same dress-expectation category as any Michelin-starred venue in Beijing. You will not be turned away for wearing business casual, but the room rewards dressing for the occasion. If you are coming from a business meeting, you are already dressed appropriately. If this is a celebration dinner, lean toward formal-casual rather than weekend casual.
At ¥¥¥¥, it sits at the leading of Beijing's dining range, but the Michelin star and La Liste 95-point score mean you are paying for documented quality rather than just atmosphere. The made-to-order approach and tableside service also mean you are getting a level of kitchen attention that justifies the spend. For comparison, Jingji operates in the same cuisine category and price bracket without the same level of international recognition. If price is the primary concern and you want Beijing cuisine at a lower cost, Fu Man Yuan (Xinyuanli) is a more accessible option.
The Peking duck and the sea cucumber with Peking-style pork sauce are the two dishes with the clearest documentation of quality. For the duck, the traditional 108-slice preparation is the anchor order , it is the format that shows what the kitchen does with a classic technique. The caviar and black truffle versions are worth considering if you want to see how the kitchen handles luxury ingredient pairings. Most dishes are made to order, so ask at the time of booking whether you need to pre-select anything for the full experience.
The setting , a high-ceilinged courtyard mansion remodelled in 2013 , is part of the experience, not just a backdrop. The kitchen focuses on modern takes on Beijing cuisine, so if your reference point is standard hotel Chinese dining, the cooking here will read as more precise and more deliberate. Book well in advance: this is a hard reservation at ¥¥¥¥ pricing with Michelin recognition. Arrive without time pressure; the pacing is designed around the food. If you want to compare notes against another Michelin-recognised Chinese fine-dining experience in the region before booking, see our broader coverage at our full Beijing restaurants guide.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansion Cuisine by Jingyan | Beijing Cuisine | ¥¥¥¥ | La Liste Top Restaurants (2026): 95pts; The high-ceilinged courtyard mansion was remodelled in 2013 to house this classy restaurant. In a similar vein, traditional Beijing dishes have been given a modern and eclectic makeover. Peking duck is served three ways that feature caviar, black truffle or carved into 108 slices the traditional way, boasting crispy skin and juicy flesh. Most dishes are made to order, some with tableside service. The sea cucumber with Peking style pork sauce is phenomenal.; Michelin 1 Star (2024) | Hard | — |
| Jing | French Contemporary | ¥¥¥ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) | Taizhou | ¥¥¥¥ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Chao Shang Chao (Chaoyang) | Chao Zhou | ¥¥¥¥ | Michelin 3 Star | Unknown | — |
| Lamdre | Vegetarian | ¥¥¥¥ | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Jingji | Beijing Cuisine | ¥¥¥¥ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Yes, if you engage with the format. The menu is built around modern reinterpretations of Beijing classics — dishes made to order, some finished tableside, and a Peking duck served three ways including caviar and black truffle variations. At ¥¥¥¥ pricing with a Michelin star and a La Liste score of 95 points (2026), the kitchen earns its position. If you want a straightforward roast duck meal, this is the wrong room; if you want to see what Beijing cuisine looks like pushed further, this delivers.
The setting is a remodelled high-ceilinged courtyard mansion, and the tone is formal — this is a ¥¥¥¥ Michelin-starred restaurant in Chaoyang, not a casual roast duck house. Dress on the smarter side: business attire or formal evening wear fits the room. Turning up in jeans and trainers will feel conspicuous.
For the category, yes. A Michelin star and a 95-point La Liste ranking place it among China's most credentialled Beijing cuisine restaurants, and the ¥¥¥¥ pricing reflects that. The sea cucumber with Peking-style pork sauce and the triple-format Peking duck are the anchors of the menu's value case. If you are comparing it to a mid-range duck specialist, the price gap is real; if you are comparing it to other Michelin-starred dining rooms in Beijing, the food justifies the cost.
The Peking duck — served three ways across caviar, black truffle, and a traditional 108-slice carve — is the centrepiece and the clearest argument for the kitchen's approach. The sea cucumber with Peking-style pork sauce is specifically cited in La Liste's 2026 assessment as a standout dish. Most dishes are made to order, so flag any preferences when booking rather than at the table.
Book well in advance — Michelin recognition at this price tier in Chaoyang means the room fills, and walk-ins are not a realistic option. The setting (a courtyard mansion remodelled in 2013) and the formal service register can feel like a lot on a first visit if you are not expecting it; arrive knowing the menu rewards engagement with Beijing cuisine rather than passive ordering. La Liste rates it 95 points in 2026, which is a meaningful credential — this is one of the higher-ranked Beijing cuisine tables in the city.
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