Blog Tag - Xiaoyun Lu

Kakikopi Offers the Closest Thing You'll Get to Authentic Kopitiam Dining in Beijing
Stepping into Kakikopi on the backside of Xiaoyun Lu's Food Street, Beijing's appetite for something new in a time largely marked by closures is...
Miss Drugs? Stream Cocktail Bar Looks Like an Acid Trip Feels
Ever seen the cover of Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life? If you're a fan of Little Stevie, the LP's iconic, burnt orange and glowing cover ...
They Sell Seashells (and Some Killer Sukayaki) at Jiuyao Yipiao on Xiaoyun Lu
When the temperature drops and the ruthless wind starts howling, it’s a sure sign for us to warm up at the nearest izakaya and dig into a steamy bowl...
You Had Me At Toasted Almond Croissant: Promising Bakery Dotcom Opens on Xiaoyun Lu
One problem with being a food writer is that whenever somewhere new opens, a friend will ask you whether you've been there yet. If you haven’t, they...
Overstuffed Quesadillas and Tofu Burrito Bowls Liven Up Avocado Tree's New Menu
Guilt-free, grab-it-and-go – that'll be the phrase resounding in your mind as you eagerly gobble up the last flavorful bite of Avocado Tree's new...
New Brewpub Yun Brew with 21 Draught Beers and Addictive Popcorn Chicken at Xiaoyun Lu
We first noticed Yun Brew while walking to Burger Break last month for a giant avocado cheese burger and a strawberry milkshake. We're happy to...
R Posh Japanese Strasbourg Patisserie Opens at Xiaoyun Lu with Baumkuchen and Cakes
Following a particularly strong need to satiate recent sugar cravings (perhaps on account of my recent less than admirable experience at Venchi), I...
DP New Hotpot Restaurant Celadon Serves High Quality Ingredients and Won't Leave You Smelling Like Hotpot Boil
Hot pot is always a good idea. It is a classic Chinese cuisine that is comforting, filling, and the ideal interactive meal to enjoy together with...
DP Craft Art & Craft Beer delivers Neither, But Ignorance
Does Beijing really need more bars? I guess Beijing doesn't care, and so Craft Art & Craft Beer has opened on the southeast side of Yuanyang...
Want the Perfect Steamed Lobster in Beijing? Head to the Lobster Kitchen
I'm from Boston, and the lobster is to Bostonians what Roast Duck is to Beijingers. And with all due respect to Australians, this is not a lobster...
Kro's Nest Returns
For many expats, The Kro’s Nest has been a sanctuary of sorts from all the ketchup- and mayonnaise-covered abominations that pass for Western food...