Ole! The Spanish Invasion of Sanlitun Continues

Sanlitun’s Spanish invasion moves up a gear with the launch of this huge, three-tiered space. All-you-can-drink sangria promotions are the draw in the downstairs bar, with casual tapas on the second floor and more upscale dining on top.

Both dining floors share a pumpkin-orange color scheme, bouncy Iberian music and a duo of Spanish chefs knocking up striking black rice paella with squid ink and cuttlefish (RMB 180), salads, roasted meats and various tapas plates.

Portions are big and flavors bold. The second-floor business lunch (RMB 70) includes a choice of two dishes (try the estofado beef stew), a basket of warm bread and a glass of passable Spanish red. On top, higher-end specials worth a shot include roast suckling pig (RMB 480, serves 6) and fabada, a northern Spanish dish of beans with pork, chorizo and veggies.

Also try: Carmen, Agua

Olé Restaurant and Bar
Daily 11am-2am. Courtyard 4 (opposite Tun), Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6595 9677)
朝阳区工体北路4号院（屯吧对面）

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