Beijing’s best holiday feasts
Compiled by Adeline Wang

The Holiday Season is officially here and along with all that shopping you’ve been doing, spontaneous caroling and friendly gift-giving and swapping, you might not have the time to prepare the perfect Christmas dinner. Thank god you no longer have to! Give yourself a break, grab some friends, and allow yourself to indulge on some of the most amazing Christmas dinners around town!

Saturday DEC 24

4-8pm

The Hutong Christmas Hook ’n Cook A friendly cooking competition that is bound to get you into the holiday spirit. RMB 250. 4-8pm. The Hutong, 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) thehutong.com 东城区九道湾中巷胡同1号(北 新桥地铁站东南边)

5.30-10pm

Santa Rita Christmas Eve Glorious seafood buffet, lucky draws and a live band. RMB 788 (includes free flow house wine, glühwein andbeer). 5.30-10pm. Renaissance Cafe, Renaissance Beijing Hotel, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (6468 9999 ext 3121) 朝阳区霄云路36 号 北京国航万丽酒店

6pm

Christmas with Chef Mario A traditional five-course European Christmas set menu with complimentary Prosecco and Mario’s Christmas surprise. RMB 788+15% per person. Daccapo, 2/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District (8522 1789) 东城区金 宝街99号北京丽晶酒店2层迪卡博意大利餐厅

Classic Christmas Eve A continental fivecourse Christmas set menu with a complimentary pre dinner cocktail at the bar. RMB 888+15% per person. Bar & Grill, 2/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District (8522 1789) 东城区金宝街99号北京丽 晶酒店2层

Party On Traditional Christmas feast featuring the Greg Carroll Band. RMB 988 (VIP), RMB 598, RMB 198 (kids). 6pm-midnight. Eudora Station, 6 Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District (8599 6666 ext 6528) 朝阳区芳园西路6号亿多 瑞站 The Irish Fire Irish dancers, international buffet and the chance to win a trip to Paris. Room packages from RMB 2,588. 6pm-late. InterContinental Beijing Beichen, 11 Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District (8437 1427) 西城区金融街 11号洲际酒店

6-10pm

Christmas Eve at CBD Honey-glazed ham, roasted turkey, lamb leg and Christmas cake. RMB 1,288. 6-10pm. CBD, Grand Millennium Beijing, Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (8587 6888 ext 3012) 朝阳区东三环中路7号北京千禧大酒店

Christmas Eve at BLD Sample succulent seafood alongside roast turkey. RMB 789+15% (includes free-flow wine and beer), kids half price. 6-10pm. BLD Cafe, Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Daongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5863 8223) 朝阳区东三环中 路61号北京富力万丽酒店

Christmas Indulgence A bountiful festive buffet. RMB 1,688(includes a glass of bubbly and free-flow wine and beer), RMB 888 (kids 12 and under). 6-10pm. Senses & Prego, Westin Beijing Financial Street, 9B Financial Street, Xicheng District (6629 7777) 西城区金 融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

Exquisite Christmas A wine-paired fivecourse Christmas set menu. RMB 1,288. 6-10pm. Aria, 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 36) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭 店二层阿丽雅

Festive Buffet Christmas Roasted turkey with all the trimmings, plus an Asian feast. RMB 988 (includes free-flow wine and beer). 6-10pm. Lunar 8, The Fairmont Beijing, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8507 3618) 朝阳区建国门外 大街永安东里8号华彬费尔蒙酒店

Magnificent Italian Dinner Chef Ivan Fargnoli presents a seven-course Italian Christmas feast. RMB 688+15% (includes glass of Veuve Clicquot). 6-10pm. Fratellifresh, 1/F Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5863 8203) 朝阳区 东三环中路61号北京富力万丽酒店1层

Sardinian Christmas Italian chef Francesco brings Christmas with a Sardinian flavor. RMB 588+15%, RMB 478+15% (kids). 6-10pm. Bene, Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng, 36 Dongcheng Beilu, Global Trade Center, Dongcheng District (5798 8888) 东城区北三环路36号环球贸易中心

6-10.30pm

Barolo’s Christmas Feast Chef Gianluca creates a magnificent fivecourse Christmas feast. RMB 1,288+15% (includes champagne). 6-10.30pm. Barolo, Barolo, 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 8777) 朝阳区建国路甲 83号丽思卡尔顿酒店巴罗洛

Winter Wonderland International buffet, spectacular lucky draw and a visit from Santa. Free flow wine and beer. Packages from RMB 3,688. 6-10.30pm. China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 6350/6351) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号

6-11pm

A Very Terra Christmas Festive Christmas menu with a Latin twist. RMB 218 (two courses), RMB 258 (three courses); add RMB 210 for free-flow beer or bubbly. 6-11pm. Terra, 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

Christmas Eve Buffet Sip on mulled wine as you take in VIC’s extensive buffet of turkey, seafood and Asian flavors. RMB 598+15% (includes wine and beer). 6-11pm. VIC, 6/F, Sofitel Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (8599 6666 ext 6521) 朝阳 区建国路93号万达广场C座6层VIC 国际美食

Elegant Eve Six courses of sumptuous French cuisine. RMB 2,488 per couple (includes welcome champagne). 6-11pm. Le Pré Len魌re, 6/F, Sofitel Beijing, Bldg C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (8599 6666 ext 6528) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座索菲特 酒店6层

Christmas Eve Gala at the Jade Ballroom There’s dance and folk music. RMB 1,988-2,288 (includes free-flow beverages and buffet). 6-11pm. Kempinski Hotel, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388) 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

6.30pm

Christmas Gala Dinner in Infinity Ballroom Gourmet Christmas specials from around the world. RMB 1,488-2,288+15% (includes freeflow beverages and buffet). Door opens at 6.30pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm. Hilton Beijing, 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District (5865 5865) 朝阳区东三环北 路东方路1号希尔顿酒店2层

Christmas Eve Seafood Extravaganza A seafood dinner buffet with soft drinks, chilled juice, selected beer, wine and sparkling wine. RMB 458-658+15% per person. Café 99, 2/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District (8522 1888 ext 3823) 东城区金宝街99 号北京丽晶酒店2层99咖啡厅

6.30-8.30pm

Magical Christmas at Treasury Ballroom An unrivalled festive ambience. RMB 2,888 (adult; includes free-flow beverages and buffet). 6.30-8.30pm. Westin Beijing Financial Street, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District (6606 8866) 西 城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店

7-10pm

Christmas Wine Dinner Four courses of exotic Indian paired with wine. RMB 288. 7-10pm. Tadka, 2/F, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (5927 8888/8328)朝阳区霄云路甲26号海航大 厦万豪酒店2层

9pm-2am

Christmas at Aria Valeria Proano and her jazz trio kick off the celebrations, with festive canapes, and fine drinks. Free. 9pm-2am. Aria, 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 6644) 朝阳 区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层阿丽雅

Times Vary

Christmas Eve Seafood Dinner Buffet Seafood dinner buffet including wine and beer. RMB 558+15%. Elements, Hilton Beijing 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District (5865 5020) 朝阳区东方路1号希尔顿酒 店2层元素阁

Winter Wonderland at Raffles Culinary delights and exciting events. RMB 2,288-2,688 (includes free-flow beverages and buffet). Raffles Beijing 33 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District (8500 4331) 东城区东长安街33号北京 饭店莱佛士家安

Christmas Eve Grand Gala Dinner Hosted by renowned TV hostess Ms. Liu Yan. RMB 4,688-6,688 (includes free-flow beverages and buffet). Time TBD. The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District (6601 6666) 西城区金城坊东 街1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒店

Modo Christmas Four courses from Daniel Urdaneta’s great new winter menu. RMB 390. Modo, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6415 7207) 朝阳区三里 屯路19号三里屯Village南区3楼

Christmas Eve Gala at the Park The theme is “Las Vegas Night” attraction. RMB 3,388+15% (includes free-flow beverages and full-course meal). Time TBD. Park Hyatt Beijing, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8567 1234) 朝阳区建国门外大街2号 柏悦酒店66层北京亮

“Back to 1920s” Christmas Eve 2011 Go back in time and enjoy fine food and entertainment. RMB 3,888- 5,888 (includes free-flow beverages and buffet). Time TBD. The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5922 8888) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金 茂北京威斯汀大饭店

Christmas Eve by Agua Fresh Christmas Menu with lobster rice and assortments of homemade Spanish desserts. RMB 388/528. Agua, 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6188, 5208 6198) 朝阳区三里屯路81 号那里花园4层

Retrospect of Classic- A Tale of Two Cities This Christmas party is themed to present the 30’s Ye Shanghai and historical and cultural ancient Peking city. RMB1588/1888 per person. Price includes the buffet, the performance and the grand lucky draw. Ballroom, 3/F, Doubletree by Hilton, 168 Guanganmenwai Dajie, Xuanwu District, Xuanwu District (6338 1820) 宣武区广安门外大街168号 北京希尔顿逸林酒店

Christmas Eve Dinner Enjoy the Christmas Eve through the art of contemporary cuisine. RMB 398 per person. Alameda, Sanlitun Beijie (beside the Nali Mall), Chaoyang District (6417 8084/64131939, alameda_beijing@yahoo. com) 朝阳区三里屯北街