A staple of a Beijing expat's diet

There comes a time when an expat in Beijing thinks, "If I have to eat one more greasy Chinese meal today..." When one just wants to go home, crash, and have something that tastes decent, a bit like home, that isn't too expensive.... and most of all, is easy.

Which is why Annie's is on my speed dial.
You can't really say that any of the food at Annie's is particularly excellent - and certainly not authentic! But Annie's has built its reputation on one thing: reliability.
No matter what you order, it will taste at least pretty good. It will be reasonably priced (relatively speaking). And no matter what - no matter WHAT - it will arrive at your door in exactly 27 minutes, including exact change for your 100.

Pizzas are usually a good choice. The dough is occasionally too soft, which I don't like, but overall the tastes work.
Can't really go wrong with pastas, though sometimes I wonder why I should pay 40 kuai for something I can easily cook at home for 10 kuai. I guess because it tastes so damn good, because I'm lazy, and because I love those little breadsticks.
For something a bit more sophisticated, I've taken quite strongly to the lasagna and the spinach ravioli; both always satisfying.

To put it simply, Annie's is my go-to restaurant when I'm really lazy and hungry for something non-Chinese. In those situations, I know I can count on Annie's; and I often do.