Rive Gauche 左岸

The French-styled all-day dining restaurant at The Puxuan, Rive Gauche is touted as "a slice of bohemian Paris right in the heart of Beijing." Headed by executive chef Ivan Miguez, formerly executive sous chef at three Michelin-starred Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet in Shanghai, the menu is simple, featuring just a handful of starters and mains with interesting twists on French cuisine, all handled with tremendous aplomb.

Coupled with a terrace with fantastic views over the Forbidden City, Rive Gauche is positioned as a contender among Beijing's top Western restaurants.