You deserve a treat: Essential food delivery in Beijing(updated)
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Need a night off from cooking? Order whatever your heart desires with these Beijing venues on delivery
While going out for a nice meal doesn't sound 100% viable at the moment, Beijing's myriad restaurants have gone the extra mile, taking to waimai for more accessible options for those hunkering down. Whatever your heart desires, they've got it all, from wholesome brunch bites to splurge-worthy steak frites. You pick the restaurant, they'll deliver. Read on below for our picks.
Hulu by TRB
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What is it: Hulu has launched its very own delivery service bringing their menu of a wide gamut of dishes straight to your door. On par with the quality of food and service you’d expect on-site, delivery is handled by their trusty in-house team, and it’s safe to say they’ve got everything, from meal-prepping to the delivery down to a T. Their eclectic menu, swinging from French classics to pub fare, is available on delivery, as well as their new power lunch menu. Free delivery on all orders.
Order on WeChat (Add ID ‘ilovehuluforever’)
Moka Bro & Burger Box
What is it: Moka Bro and sister restaurant Burger Box are spreading some love by offering some BOGO deals on delivery all month long. Buy one smoothie and get one for free at Moka Bro in February, or grab a burger and get one for free at Burger Box every Tuesday.
Order on Meituan, Jin Shi Song, Sherpas
The Local
Photo: The Local
What is it: Hankering for some good ol' pub grubs? The Local has debuted their own delivery service. Pig out on comfort food from pizzas, wings, wraps, burgers, and a range of tex-mex classics, and round out the meal with some fairly priced beers and soft drinks.
Order on WeChat (ID: The_Local_Sanlitun)
The Bakeshop
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What is it: In addition to daily delivery for fresh bagels, cookies, sourdough and other carb-licious breakfast delights, popular Gulou bakery The Bake Shop has rolled out new brunch sets that's sure to get you into the weekend mood. Best tackled with a partner or two, enjoy your choice of bread with a variety of spreads and toppings, from cured salmon, cherry tomato, cream cheese, avocado to pesto.
Order on WeChat (ID: thebakeshop)
Frasca
What is it: Frasca, The Opposite House's newly unveiled Italian eatery is also getting in on some waimai action. Menu highlights include pinsa, an oval-shaped Roman-style pizza, as well as myriad pasta dishes and desserts, including pistachio Napoleon cake and tiramisu.
Order on Jin Shi Song
Meat by Ernest
What is it: Splurge-worthy Shunyi steakhouse Meat by Ernest has rolled out an extensive delivery menu. Sink your teeth into their top-notch dry-aged American rib-eye steak (400RMB), and feed your inner carnivore with all house-made charcuteries (560RMB), grilled house-made sausages (98RMB) or black label burger with a dry-aged beef patty (125RMB).
Order on WeChat (Add ID: ernestyan)
Cocottine
What is it: French bistro Cocottine is offering a three-course menu for one (98RMB), as well as a four-course menu for two (198RMB) on delivery. Menu highlights include Provencal roasted spring chicken, Marseille seafood arugula salad and their signature Portuese egg tart.
Order on Meituan, or by phone (138 1015 8953)
Hatsune
What is it: Get your sushi fix at home from Hatsune's delivery menu, which boasts all varieties of Japanese favourites and a host of lunch sets from sushi and sashimi combos, to ramen, udon noodle and rice dishes. Free in-house delivery for orders within one km radius. For more, click here.
Order on Jin Shi Song, Meituan, Eleme
Jing A
Photo: Jing A
What is it: Take 12 percent off on all bottles and food-to-go at Jing A. For deliveries, get a free bottle of Jing A's Tuhao Gold Pilsner with any burger or sandwich order, and enjoy weekly discounts on some of their tried-and-true favourites, from fried chicken to crispy mac n' cheese.
Order on Meituan, Jin Shi Song, Sherpas
El Barrio
What is it: Get your Mexican fix from El Barrio's delivery menu, which serves classics from nachos, quesadilla, tacos to fajitas. Order on Meituan and take 50 percent off on one item in your basket.
Order on Meituan, Jin Shi Song, Eleme
Baozza
What is it: Tired of meal-prepping on the daily? To the rescue is Baozza, a ready-to-cook, pizza-baozi hybrid. Get two for 44RMB on Taobao or JD.com, with fillings ranging from spinach cheese to roast duck.
Annie's
Photo: Annie's/WeChat
What is it: All Annie’s outlets are only accepting delivery orders at the moment, with ample discounts up for grabs. Click here for more info.
Order on Meituan, WeChat (add ‘anniesbeijing’)
QMex
What is it: New lunch sets available on Meituan from 11.30am-2.30pm, as well as discounts on selected items from tacos, dessert to salads.
Order on Meituan, Jin Shi Song, Sherpas
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