Beijing

Set in a beautiful courtyard, this popular restaurant offers a set menu only according to what the chefs are prepared to cook on a given day. — Insight Guides

Over the years, Pure Lotus has repeatedly reincarnated itself, each time reaching a higher state of culinary enlightenment. — Time Out

Guest-bedroom sized sushi succulence. — BlackBook

Brick walls hung with cooking implements give the impression of eating with the family. — DK Eyewitness

There are plenty of places to savor the city’s signature dish, but Duck de Chine is arguably the most refined. — Condé Nast Traveler

The aptly named Cépe has a menu tilted towards Italian cuisine that usually revolves around mushrooms. — Time Out

Slick, upscale Taiwanese restaurant where the speciality is xiaolong bao – juicy buns with a filling of crab, pork or seafood. — Rough Guide

Tucked away in a cozy traditional courtyard house, this mainstay of Beijing's international dining scene offers some of the city's best Southeast Asian flavors. — Fodor's

This Beijing spinoff from chef Umberto Bombana of the original three-star Michelin 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo in Hong Kong. — Condé Nast Traveler

You can't go wrong with the namesake dish at this world-famous spot, where it's served with panache. — Fodor's

This is the only place dishing up Persian food in the city... the portions are generous, grilled meats are seasoned with tasty spices, and the dips and sauces are divine. — Frommer's

There are many dishes here to recommend, but among the best are "beef on fire" (pieces of beef placed on a bed of chives over burning charcoal) accompanied by ground chilies. — Fodor's

With a name that translates roughly to "the fillings are huge," look no further than Xian Lao Man for authentic northern-style, delicious dumplings. — Travel + Leisure

Industrial chic newcomer brings the 'loft in Madrid' vibe we've been so sorely missing. — BlackBook

Lei Garden is a Hong Kong stalwart when it comes to top notch dim sum. — Condé Nast Traveler

Perched at the very top of Village Sanlitun South, this modern Yunnan restaurant is a great place to wrap up a day of exploring the city. — Fodor's

The chefs at this elegantly upscale vegetarian restaurant enact miracles with tofu, mushroom, and wheat gluten. — Fodor's

There's no song and dance performance at this Uygur family-run spot, and none needed, as the solid cooking stands on its own merits. — Fodor's

The menu at Source changes every two weeks, but it can be relied on for one thing: tongue-numbing Sichuan fare. — Travel + Leisure