Authentic Homestyle & Barbeque Dishes: Zixiamen Korean Restaurant in Wangjing

Natives of Seoul hail this as their go-to restaurant for authentic homestyle and barbeque dishes. Located in the heart of Wangjing - Beijing’s Korea town stretching northeast of Ikea - Zixiamen Korean Restaurant is a shared secret among the Korean expat community.

The mammoth venue seats up to 400 people, with charcoal grill or pot at each table. The staff grill for diners at their tables, creating a lively atmosphere of nonstop sizzling sounds and the hearty fragrances of barbeque lingering in the air. Waiters provide free-flowing refills of at least ten side dishes (including an excellent kimchi), dipping sauces and salads to accompany your meal and complement all the meat that you will ingest (if so inclined). The variety of meats does not disappoint either, with offerings such as pork, short ribs, chicken, beef and pork belly. Zixiamen’s hearty servings of Korean barbeque beef are your best bet for the one of the most succulent and authentic Korean culinary experiences in Beijing.

Good for: An authentic taste of Seoul.

While you’re in the neighborhood: Catch a movie at the brand-new 20-screen New Film Association and Huayi Brothers Cinema (5762 0488), which is now the biggest theater in the capital.

Daily 11am-9.30pm. 5F, Zhongfu Baikuo Shopping Center, No. 201 Nanhu Dongyuan, Wangjing, Chaoyang District. (8478 2323) 朝阳区南湖东园201号楼中福百货5楼