Ah Yat Abalone Restaurant 阿一鲍鱼酒家

Ah Yat Abalone Restaurant – formerly located in Jianguomen – was the first restaurant to open in Sanlitun Village North. Those who aren’t tempted by edible sea snails needn’t rule it out – the extensive selection of dishes here suits all manner of palate and bank account, from cheap dim sum (mostly around RMB 16-30) and sweet and sour pork (RMB 55) to the highest-quality abalone from South Africa (RMB 1,980). Even those versed in Cantonese cuisine may feel a little overwhelmed by the huge menu, but the helpful staff plus a selection of intelligently balanced set meals should leave you worry-free and happily overfed.