Nibbles: Valentine's Day dinners in Beijing

By Will Philipps, February 10, 2015

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Valentine's Day is this Saturday. If you haven't booked somewhere for dinner we suggest you hurry up before all the best tables get taken – nothing says ‘in her bad books’ like a last-minute Valentine’s Annie’s delivery.


Bistrot B, Rosewood Beijing

This French bistro offers a gastronomic tasting menu styled by Chef Jarrod Verbiak, a former protégé of celebrated French chef Daniel Boulud, including calvados braised foie gras and hearty beef Wellington. Bonus: a bouquet of roses can be delivered anywhere within Beijing’s Fourth Ring Road on February 13 or 14, along with an invitation to dine at the hotel, RMB699 for 19 red roses, RMB2,799 for 99 red roses.

> RMB1,888/couple (includes glass of Billecart Salmon rose champagne); Bistro B, Rosewood Hotelcall 6597 8888 to reserve

 

Bottega

The swish new Sanlitun pizzeria is offers a four-course Italian meal, including frittatina di maccheroni, heart-shaped roasted pepper couscous, plenty of prosciutto and mozzarella and a chococlate soufflé for dessert. Includes three glasses of wine/sparkling wine.

> RMB348/person; Bottega call 6416 1752 to reserve

 

Café on the 6th, Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town

Valentine Hot Pot Buffet is on offer at the elegant and cosy restaurant. Children’s corner for kids, and  every senior couple receives a complimentary piece of cake.

> RMB238/person (+15 percent service, RMB178 early bird,) 5.30pm; Café on the 6th call 5909 6688 to reserve

 

Capital M

Capital M has prepared a delectable five-course Valentine’s menu to be enjoyed in front of a roaring fireplace and that view.

> RMB488/person (+ 10 percent service); from 5.30pm; Capital M contact reservations@capital-m-beijing.com

 

Feast, East Hotel

Roasted scallops, mushroom and chestnut cappuccino with truffle cream and grilled beef tenderloin with foie gras feature on Feast’s menu.

> RMB521/couple (+ 15 percent service); Feast, East Hotel Beijing call 8426 0888 to reserve

 

Hopfenstube, Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town

Rotisserie and home-brewed Germen beer with romantic live band for this Valentine buffet.

> RMB218/person (RMB 158 early bird) 6pm; Hopfenstube call 5909 6688 to reserve

 

Indian Kitchen

Treat yourself to an Indian feast this Valentine’s with a spread of tiger prawn kurma, chicken tikka, vegetable samosa and more.

> RMB280/couple; Indian Kitchencall 6462 7255 to reserve

 

Isola

St. Valentine was a Roman saint, so go Italian for diner. Isola’s includes Gillardeau oyster and black caviar, asparagus ravioli stuffed with lobster and chocolate heart cake for dessert.

> RMB688 (+10 percent service) includes bottle of prosecco; Isola, to reserve call 6416  3499

 

Kranzler’s, The Kempinski Hotel Beijing

Sumptuous dinner buffet with a wide selection of Valentine’s specials, a bottle of sparkling wine, exquisite love cake, free flow juices and soft drinks. For personal designed menu cards and love cakes, please reserve at least one day in advance. BONUS: Couples married for more than 40 years can enjoy 40% discount (pre-booking required).

> RMB 998/couple (+ 15% surcharge); Kranzler’s to reserve call 6410 4200 or contact restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com

 

LM Plus

The Central Park Italian restaurant's romantic four-course dinner includes smoked Norwegian salmon, homemade tagliolini with porcini mushrooms and white truffle, and grilled Angus beef fillet red raddiccio thyme-grilled mushrooms. Free glass of sweet sparkling wine with dessert

> RMB298/person; LM Plus call 6533 6366 to reserve

 

Malacca Legend

This expansive Malaysian restaurant with a view, out near Shunyi is offering a Southeast Asian-style take on the meal of love, with seared lamb chops and butter raisin rice.

> Call for pricing info and to reserve 5908 0075; Malacca Legend

 

Migas

Included on the menu at Migas is ox tongue foie gras, oysters with champage and roses, and a white chocolate mousse named a ‘sweet lovers dream.’

> RMB360/person (Veuve Cliquot champagne on offer at RMB600/bottle); from 5pm; Migas call 5208 6061 to reserve

 

Matrix, Crowne Plaza Lido

Plenty of free flow seafood at Matrix’s Valentine’s buffet alongside a special oyster/vodka bar, as well as a bottle of red wine per couple. BONUS: prize draws for iPad Air, accommodation vouchers, brunch vounchers and more. (RMB600 extra for a superior room on Feb 14 incl. breakfast)

> RMB588, 5.30pm; Matrix Crowne Plaza Lido call 8443 6228 to reserve

 

Niajo

A stewed cherry dessert with white chocolate and passion fruit ice cream tops off an elegant Valentine’s menu at Spanish restaurant Niajo.

> RMB520/person; 5.30-10.30pm; Niajocall 5208 6052 to reserve

 

One East, Hilton Beijing

‘Two Become One’ is the delightfully romantic name of the Hilton’s four-course dinner, including wagyu beef tenderloin and signature warm molten cake.

> RMB520/person (book before Feb 12th for 10% discount); One East, Hilton Beijingcall 5865 5000 to reserve

 

Paulaner Brauhaus, The Kempinski Hotel Beijing

Valentine’s platter to share with a glass of 0.5L Paulaner home-brewed beer or pink shandy.

> RMB 148/person (+ 15% surcharge); Paulaner Brauhaus, to reserve call 6410 4200 or contact restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com

 

Pinotage

South African cuisine and fine wine; cach couple will receive a bottle of Van Loverns Rosé... and a real rose for the lady.

> RMB888/couple; 7-10pm; Pinotage South African Restaurant & Wine Bar call 5785 3538 to reserve

 

Rendez-vous Bar & Lounge, The Kempinski Hotel Beijing

Selection of Valentine’s gateaux on the afternoon tea étagère with one cup of coffee or tea. Bottle of sparkling wine for RMB208.

> RMB 148/couple (+ 15% surcharge); Rendez-Vous Bar, Kempinski Hotel Beijing to reserve call 6410 4200 or contact mailto:restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com

 

The St. Regis Tianjin

Whisk your loved one away to Tianjin for a luxurious stay at river view hotel. Package one, at RMB999 (+15% service) gets you an overnight stay in a superior room, in-room breakfast for two, bottle of champagne, plus more; option two at RMB520 (+15% service) gets you Valentine’s Day dinner and a stay in a superior room.

> For more information and to reserve call 86 22 5830 9999 or contact reservations.tianjin@stregis.com, www.stregis.com/Tianjin

 

Sureño

Five Mediterranean courses, including a variety of seafood and meat selections, and a chocolate and berries romantic dessert.

> RMB398/person (+ 15 percent service); Sureno at The Opposite House; call 6410 5240 to reserve

 

TRIBE

The conscious eating experts guarantee their menu will get you “in the carnal mood.” Includes roast salmon, short rib and wine (organic of course).

> RMB520/couple; TRIBE call 8587 1899 to reserve

 

Via Roma, The Kempinski Hotel Beijing

Exclusive 4-course Italian set menu including a Valentine’s cocktail, free flow juices and soft drinks as well as your personal designed menu card and a love cake. For personal designed menu cards and love cakes, please reserve at least one day in advance.

> RMB 888/couple; Via Roma, to reserve call 6410 4200 or contact restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com

 

Yu, The Ritz Carlton Beijing

Highlights are steamed egg white and crab with yellow wine and braised live grouper with black truffle sauce. BONUS: Chance to win 18k gold Lukfook jewelry worth RMB5,000.

> RMB1, 388/couple (+ 15 percent service); 6pm; Yu, The Ritz-Carlton Beijing call 5908 8111 to reserve

 

* All dinners take place on Saturday February 14 only.


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