Last minute call: Where to eat & order in for Thanksgiving in BJ
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Score a last-min reservation at these restaurants providing the goods this Thanksgiving
Whether you're looking for a good time with friends and families, or another reason to get stuffed into a food coma, there is a wealth of turkey-and-pie-fuelled feasts around town where you can over-indulge and feel thankful this week. From hotel buffets to sit-down turkey dinners to feasting at home, here are our top picks of where to get your turkey fix and beyond last minute in Beijing.
CHAO
CHAO Living Room. Wed 24-Thur 25. 6pm-10pm.
What is it Two family-style set menus that feature either roasted turkey or grilled venison as mains, and a whole range of sides of your choice like mashed potatoes, sweet corn, roasted carrots and pecans, bacon and Brussel sprout, roasted pumpkin salad, citrus and pomegranate salad, plus cheesecake or pecan pie for dessert. Turkey delivery service also available now ‘till Dec 25.
How to reserve Contact 180 1012 5998 or 138 1129 5825 by phone.
InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun
InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun. Various prices and time
What is it A four-course Thanksgiving menu running from Wednesday 24-Sun 28 at CHAR bar & grill featuring seafood, beef, turkey and pie. Also a turkey to-go menu is available throughout the holidays. Choose from a six to seven kilo (1,280RMB) or a nine-ten kilo bird (1,580RMB), with stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, mash, glazed carrots, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie and cinnamon crumble. Booking 48 hours in advance is a must.
How to reserve Contact 8516 0065 by phone (Thanksgiving at CHAR); 136 9322 4756 (turkey to-go).
FEAST (EAST Beijing)
FEAST. Thur 25. 5:30pm-9:30pm. 368RMB
What is it A festive twist on FEAST's usual buffet and weekend brunch (11:30am-3pm, Sun 28), with plenty of turkey, ham, grilled seafood, and the usual suspects of other favourites like cold cuts, dim sum, and a dazzling range of desserts, plus free-flow wines, craft beer and soft drinks.
How to reserve Contact 8414 9898 by phone
Arrow Factory
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Arrow Factory. Sun 28. 6pm-late. 258RMB
What is it A guilt-free Thanksgiving menu with plenty of vegan riffs on classics, including aubergine, lentils and mushroom Wellington as the main, and sides like sage and onion stuffing, omnipork sausage stuffing, mash, roasted potato and corn, green bean casserole, all served alongside vegan gravy, and apple pie and vegan custard to round off the meal.
How to reserve Contact 8532 5335 by phone (100RMB deposit to book)
Great Leap
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Great Leap. Thur 25-Fri 26. Various prices and time
What is it Two menu specials on offer at Great Leap (Gongti) from Thursday 25 to Friday 26, including a Thanksgiving bowl (80RMB) that comes with turkey, gravy, chutney, sausage dressing, mash and roasties, and a pumpkin pie bar (25RMB). Individually portioned dinners (138RMB) are available on Friday 26 at Great Leap (both Lido and Xinyuan Jie) which serves turkey, classic sides and pumpkin pie.
Black Sesame Kitchen
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Black Sesame Kitchen. Fri 26.7-9pm. 450RMB
What is it A 10-course menu with two-hour free-flow red and white house wines in Black Sesame Kitchen's cosy courtyard.
How to reserve Contact 136 9147 4408 by phone
QMex
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QMex (all locations). Thur 25. 258RMB
What is it A Thanksgiving sharing platter which comes with a slow-roasted turkey leg, beef meatball, chipotle mac n’ cheese, served with roasted veggies, green salad, and gravy.
Aurora
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Aurora. Thur 25. 158RMB
What is it A set menu featuring a salad of your choice, soup, turkey breast with gravy and cranberry sauce as main, and cheesecake for dessert, plus a glass of mulled wine.
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