Restaurant in Beijing, China

Refer

Name: Refer
Address: Building N8, Taikooli North, Beijing 100026, China, Beijing, CN
Telephone: +86 10 6403 1896

110Pearl Points

Nordic, planned

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About Refer

Refer is the Beijing pick for diners who want a Nordic, chef-led meal in Dongcheng rather than another classic local-cuisine stop. The recent Opinionated About Dining Asia ranking gives it a credible reason to book, especially for food-focused travelers, solo diners, date-night tables who value progression over variety.

Should I book Refer in Beijing? Consider it if the goal is a Nordic meal in Beijing with chef Talib Hudda's name attached. The verified details are concise: Nordic cuisine, smart-casual dress, daily hours from 10 AM to 12 AM, an Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Asia ranking of #126 in 2024.

Nordic cooking in Beijing

The useful way to think about Refer is cuisine first. It is a Nordic restaurant in Beijing, which makes it a distinct option for diners looking beyond classic local Chinese meals. If the table wants roast duck, regional Chinese comfort, or a broad Chinese dining brief, choose differently.

Chef Talib Hudda gives the restaurant a clear culinary identity in a city with a wide range of dining options. The appeal here is direct: Nordic cooking in Beijing, rather than a restaurant framed around Beijing classics.

The recognition signal is also clear: Refer was ranked #126 on Opinionated About Dining's Top Restaurants in Asia list in 2024. That is a useful confirmed accolade when deciding whether to include it on a short Beijing itinerary.

Who should choose this over a more classic Beijing meal

Choose this when Nordic cuisine is the priority and the group is comfortable with a smart-casual setting. It is less suitable if the night is specifically built around traditional Beijing cooking or a Chinese banquet-style meal.

For planning around the city, keep this in the Nordic-cuisine lane alongside broader Beijing research rather than comparing it directly with duck houses or neighborhood Chinese staples. Readers building a wider eating list can use Pearl's Beijing restaurants guide for the full field, then treat this as the Nordic counterpoint. If the trip also needs places to stay or other plans, use the Beijing hotels guide and other Beijing guides instead of forcing one dinner to do every job.

Quick reference: choose Refer for Nordic cuisine in Beijing; skip it when the group wants classic Beijing cooking or a more traditional Chinese restaurant brief.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead should I book Refer?

Specific booking lead times are not verified. Refer is open daily from 10 AM to 12 AM, its OAD Asia #126 ranking in 2024 is a confirmed recognition point. For a different Beijing dining direction, Beijing Da Dong is a useful contrast.

Is Refer good for solo dining?

Solo-dining details are not verified. The confirmed information is that Refer serves Nordic cuisine in Beijing, with smart-casual dress and daily 10 AM to 12 AM hours. If the priority is a more traditional group Chinese meal, Huajia Yiyuan is a different kind of option.

Is Refer good for a special occasion?

It can make sense for a special occasion if Nordic cuisine in Beijing is what you want. The confirmed OAD Asia #126 ranking in 2024 adds credibility, the dress code is smart casual. For a more classic Beijing dining comparison, Jing Hua Lou points in a different direction.

What should a first-timer know about Refer?

Expect Nordic cuisine in Beijing from chef Talib Hudda, with service listed every day from 10 AM to 12 AM and a smart-casual dress code. If you want Chinese classics instead, Blossom Vegetarian (Dongcheng) or Hong 0871 may be better fits.

Is lunch or dinner better at Refer?

There is no verified separate lunch or dinner format. The confirmed hours are daily from 10 AM to 12 AM, so plan around the time that suits your itinerary. If you want a different Beijing restaurant experience, Beijing Da Dong is an obvious contrast.

Location

Building N8, Taikooli North, Beijing 100026, China

Beijing, China

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Refer Beijing and similar venues

Venue	Location	Cuisine	Awards	Price
Refer	Beijing	Nordic	Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked #126 (2024)	,
Blossom Vegetarian (Dongcheng)	Beijing	Vegetarian	,	¥¥
Huajia Yiyuan	Beijing	,	,	,
Beijing Da Dong	Beijing	,	,	,
Hong 0871	Beijing	Yunnanese	,	¥¥
Jing Hua Lou	Beijing	Beijing Cuisine	,	¥¥

How Refer Beijing compares with similar nearby venues.

If Refer is not the right fit

Choose Jing Hua Lou for a more direct Beijing-cuisine brief, especially if the table wants local context and a ¥¥ signal. Choose Hong 0871 for regional Chinese cooking with better value clarity than a chef-led Nordic meal.

For a plant-based table, Blossom Vegetarian (Dongcheng) is the cleaner cross-shop: less of a tasting progression, but easier to match to mixed dietary needs.

How Refer compares with Beijing peers

Refer is the more international, tasting-menu-minded choice in this Beijing set. Blossom Vegetarian (Dongcheng) is the better value call for a plant-based ¥¥ meal, while Hong 0871 gives a clearer regional Chinese brief at a friendlier price signal. Choose Refer when the priority is culinary structure and a Nordic point of view, not when the table wants breadth or a familiar Beijing night out.

Beijing Da Dong and Huajia Yiyuan are stronger choices for visitors who want a meal that reads immediately as Beijing. Jing Hua Lou is the practical alternative for Beijing cuisine at a ¥¥ signal. Refer is easier to justify for diners who have already covered the local classics and want one meal that shifts the trip into a more contemporary, chef-led lane.