Sorì occupies a space in the back corner of The Crib that, in another life, might have served as a cloak room. To get there, you walk up the stairs. You pass an open-plan dining room. You walk through a pleasant-looking teppanyaki joint. You will be tempted to stop at the teppanyaki joint. Don’t. Walk through the black door at the back instead.
Inside hides Sorì, Beijing’s newest and coziest wine bar. The project is helmed by Fabio Falanga of La Dolce Vita – on Bar Street, which got bricked – and Fu Tapas & Wine – on Ju'er Hutong, which also got bricked. Bless him for opening another venue again.
Fortunately, a space in the back of a multistory complex is less likely to get bricked, probably. And that’s a good thing, because Sorì is a much-needed addition to Beijing. This is a city cruelly lacking in wine bars, and Sorì nails the formula: good wine, tasty accompanying bites, nice atmosphere.
On offer here are quality wines (mostly European), at good prices (RMB50/glass). There is limited space, but that adds to the intimate vibes – customers here sit around an open kitchen, where cooks whip up sharing plates, pastas and tapas.
Those who visited La Dolce Vita will be reminded of its knack for quality, comforting Italian in Sorì’s pastas. We sample the flavorful white truffle ravioli (RMB88), creamy and satisfying. We also enjoy the shareable tapas. Our anchovy balls (RMB38) are the perfect companion for wine, and our almond crusted croquettes (RMB38) are perfect munchies, for when we’ve gulped a few glasses down already.
The menu is simple, and that’s its beauty. Sorì is casually sophisticated, but relaxed, and we appreciate the menu’s tight, curated edit. The result is that, inside Sorì, we feel completely at ease (even before our rounds of wine). And ultimately, that’s what you want in a wine and tapas bar, right? A place where you can relax. A place, in Beijing, where you can forget about all the bricks.
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