Xiushui Nanjie: A Foodie’s Dream By Ritan Park
Over the past couple of years, a number of eateries have popped up along Xiushui Nanjie just off Jianguomen Waidajie, a stone’s throw south from Ritan Park. For a long time the street was just occupied by Nola and a couple of other establishments, however now it’s home to multiple places with everything from Guizhou fusion cuisine to a wine bistro, Cajun cuisine, a taproom and more!
Nola
As you might be able to guess from the name, Nola is a Cajun restaurant. On the menu, they’ve got classics like Po' Boys (RMB 75-82), Jambalaya (RMB 90-105), Gumbo (RMB 58) and more! For those who enjoy a drink, they also have numerous daily happy hour deals running from 11am-8pm. Boasting a large space across three floors, the crown jewel has to be their beautiful rooftop which is absolutely covered in greenery, creating a secluded garden vibe.
Nola
11A Xiushui Nanjie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区秀水南街11号
Hours: 11am-11.30pm
Phone: 133 6618 8770
Side Street
This second Side Street location opened up back in 2022. Here you can of course enjoy their amazing selection of burgers, as well as snacks, kebabs, healthy bowls and more. They do an array of daily specials and events like buy one get one free burgers on Mondays, open mic on Wednesdays as well as regular DJ nights and a weekend brunch menu which is only available at this location. They’ve got a spacious dining area with the focal point being a large, square bar at the center and out front is a lovely terrace area that’s perfect for soaking in some rays with a draft beer or cocktail in hand.
Side Street (Jianguomen branch)
Bldg N28 2/101-102, 17 Jianguomen Waidajie (behind Nola), Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街17号楼2/101-102 （Nola后面）
Hours: Daily, 11am-11pm
Phone: 135 2195 8643
Ridge Cafe and Taproom
One of a few branches in the capital, Ridge Café and Taproom is the spot to go if you fancy a carefully crafted coffee or a refreshing beer. In the coffee department, they’ve got some signature concoctions like Japanese Brown Sugar Iced Latte (RMB 42) and Peiping Jasmine Dirty (RMB 38) as well as your usual classics like a Flat White (RMB 34) or Cold Brew (RMB 42). Beer-wise they’ve got ten plus beers on tap with a regularly rotating range of their own brews plus guest beers available.
Ridge Cafe and Taproom
Xiushui Nanjie, 17 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建外大街17号院秀水南街底商
Hours: 10am-midnight
Phone: 136 9352 1624
Zha Zha Bistro
Another spot that chose this area for its second location is Zha Zha Bistro. Specializing in Guizhou fusion cuisine here the menu is slightly different than their original Qianmen location with more of a healthy focus. Some must-try dishes are the Sour Soup Noodles (RMB 48), Pork Hock Rice (RMB 48), Pickled Chili Fish (RMB 78) and Southern Mashed Potatoes (RMB 46). To wash the food down with they’ve got a great selection of craft cocktails, beers and wines. The space itself is beautifully designed, incorporating traditional Chinese décor with some chic, modern touches.
Zha Zha Bistro席上喳喳
2-105, Bldg 28, 17 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街17号28号楼底墒2-105
Hours: 11.30am-11pm
Phone: 186 0038 3860
Sediment Wine Bistro
As you can guess from the name Sediment is all about the wine, with a huge array of wines available. Seriously, they’ve got two whole walls full of wines to choose from! However, it isn’t just about the wine; Sediment also offers a delectable menu of Mediterranean cuisine with Asian twists. Some dishes to watch out for are the Duck Ragout Pasta (RMB 98), White/Black Miso Cod (RMB 138) and Love Me Tender (RMB 198) which features slow cooked beef tenderloin paired with a port and truffle jus and mashed potatoes. The restaurant has plenty of natural light courtesy of floor-to-ceiling windows at the back and naked brick walls give a touch of rustic charm.
Sediment Wine Bistro
2-111, Bldg 28, 17 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街17号28号楼底商2-111室
Hours: 11.30am-11pm
Phone: 182 1038 1095, 137 2005 3716
Fufu
Now with two branches in Beijing – they recently opened a second branch near Baitasi – Fufu opened this first branch at the end of 2022. A deli style eatery, Fufu serves up Mediterranean style dishes with a particular focus on Italian. They’ve got a variety of focaccia pizzas on the menu with toppings like Salami, Yunnan Chillies and Mozzarella (RMB 58/half, RMB 86/whole) and Eggplant, Courgettes, Mozzarella and Wild Rocket (RMB 52/half, RMB 78/whole) as well as pastas, main courses and starters. They’ve also got a deli counter with a variety of cheeses and cold cuts available, we’d recommend going for one of their Platters (RMB 118-RMB 168) for the best experience. Along with food they’ve got a lovely little wine cellar tucked away with a range of Mediterranean wines which are updated regularly.
Fufu福福
2-109, Bldg 28, 17 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街17号28号楼底商2-109号
Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am-midnight
Phone: 186 1156 5630
福屿húyee
Opening up at the end of last year, 福屿húyee offers creative takes on Fujian cuisine. They’ve got dishes like Beef Brisket with Chinese Sauerkraut Noodles (RMB 68), Tiger Shrimp Fried Mee Goreng (RMB 108), Beef Satay Hotpot (RMB 138) and Sour Fried Pork (RMB 38). They also have a range of signature alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails such as the Lucky Taiwan Pineapple (RMB 78) that mixes rum, coconut liqueur, melon liqueur, peach liqueur and pineapple juice or the Jasmine Gin and Tonic (RMB 88) which combines gin, jasmine tea, white wine and passion fruit.
福屿húyee
2-106, Bldg 28, 17 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街17号28号楼底商2-106号
Hours: Mon-Thu 11.30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm; Fri-Sun 11.30am-midnight
Phone: 186 1232 9212
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