Best 2017 Thanksgiving Events, Delivery, and Takeaway Options
The heating is just about on in Beijing which means that our American brethren are warming up for their first dose of turkey, cranberry sauce, and a splash of wine this holiday season. Even if you're not of the US persuasion, however, there's plenty to enjoy – if anything, see it as just a belly-stretcher for Christmas next month.
Restaurants and Hotels
Nov 22: Thanksgiving Charity Buffet Dinner for Angel Home Orphanage
Joe’s Bar and Kitchen will host a Thanksgiving charity buffet stuffed with turkey, honey-glazed ham, gravy, stuffing, and even a green bean casserole. All proceeds go to the Angel Home Orphanage, and will be used to purchase educational supplies for the children. 4pm. RMB 200, RMB 150 (advance). Joe's Bar and Kitchen
Nov 23: Caravan (Maovember) Thanksgiving Dinner
Moroccan restaurant Caravan returns with its second Thanksgiving Maovember buffet dinner, this time with two seatings (6pm and 8pm). Get a heaping helping of turkey and fixings, a Maovember pin, and a lucky draw ticket to support the cause. All proceeds go toward Maovember. 6pm and 8pm. Minimum RMB 100 donation with Maovember pin. Caravan
Nov 23: Home Plate Turkey Buffet
Beijing's purveyors of all things meaty prepare a buffet of barbecued whole turkeys, smoked turkey breast, whole hog, and all the fixins', including cornbread dressing, boozy cranberry sauce, pecan-crusted sweet potatoes, country green beans, whipped garlic mashed potatoes, smoked giblet gravy, and salad. Free-flow drinks include house red or white wine, iced tea, sodas, coffee, and Tsingtao. 6.30-9pm. RMB 388, RMB 188 (children 12 and under). Home Plate BBQ
Nov 23: The Cut Thanksgiving Dinner
The Cut and chef Christoph Zoller have whipped up a menu of cream of forest mushroom soup, a sorbet palate-cleanser, traditional turkey from the trolley, brussels sprouts, new potatoes, classic cranberry sauce, and gravy, as well as their special homemade pumpkin pie. 11.30am-2pm, 6-10.30pm. RMB 888 (four-course dinner for a family of three). The Cut Steak and Seafood Grill
Nov 23: Slow Boat Thanksgiving
Slow Boat invites you, your family, and your friends to enjoy their classic Thanksgiving spread. RMB 318 gets you roast turkey made with a Helmsman’s Honey Ale glaze (cooked up by the crew at Ramo), traditional stuffing, chunky mashed potatoes and gravy, creamy green bean casserole, sweet cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie (by local non-profit bakery Bread of Life), plus a glass of their house wine. Add free-flow beer for only RMB 144. 7.30pm. RMB 318, RMB 144 (free-flow beer). Maximum 20 seats (each table of 10 gets a whole bird)
Nov 23: Thanksgiving at VSports
Gongti's primo sports bar VSports invites you to celebrate Thanksgiving with a packed menu of sole ceviche and figs with herb sauce, creamy pumpkin soup, roasted turkey breast with gravy, and side dishes such as sweet potato casserole, sauteed green vegetables, cranberry sauce, and, of course, pumpkin pie to finish you off. Stay warm throughout with drink specials on mulled wine. 5-11pm. RMB 179, RMB 159 (with advance booking). VSports
Nov 23: Thanksgiving Buffet Feast at Swissotel Beijing
Swissotel Beijing put together a lavish buffet this Thanksgiving, filled with roast turkey, festival desserts, and somewhat less traditionally, a selection of Swiss foods as well. 6-9.30pm. RMB 350 (includes free-flow), RMB 688 (family package). Swissotel Beijing
Nov 23: Thanksgiving Dinner at Jing-A Brewpub Xingfucun
Jing-A Brewpub Xingfucun is offering a special Thanksgiving dinner menu featuring a variety of roast turkey options (whole, half, and small portions), plus a few of their favorite sides like chorizo stuffing, crispy brussels sprouts, sweet potato with marshmallows, and more, as well as their pumpkin pie in a jar for dessert. So as to not scare off the regulars, they'll also be cooking up their regular barbecue menu on the night too. 4pm onwards. Jing-A Brewpub Xingfucun
Nov 23: Thanksgiving at Nola
For something a little different this Thanksgiving, Nola is whipping up a meal Cajun-style, with a complete spread of turducken, leek and mushroom stuffing, and much more, promising to put you in a food coma till next week. 6-11pm. RMB 168. Nola
Nov 23 and 25: Thanksgiving at The Brickyard Retreat, the Great Wall
The Brickyard Retreat combines good ol' American traditions with a Chinese view, holding their Thanksgiving family-style roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings and with a dessert buffet by the Great Wall. There'll be live jazz for the adults and a kid's playroom to keep the young'uns entertained as well as a professional teacher to keep them under control. For those who can't get away for Thursday, they'll hold a second chance to attend on Saturday night. View the full menu and register here: yoopay.cn/pay/thanksgiving2017 (Nov 23) or here: yoopay.cn/pay/thanksgivingreprise2017 (Nov 25). RMB 388, RMB 158 (children). The Brickyard Retreat
Nov 23-26: Thanksgiving Feast at Grill 79
Spend this year's Thanksgiving feasting on the offerings of Chef Deivid Paiva with a four-course menu of traditional American fall flavors inspired by contemporary European cuisine, including pan-seared scallops with sweetcorn polenta and a crustaceous sauce, butter squash cream soup and smoked duck breast, as well as a main of turkey roulade with sides of mashed potatoes, green beans, caramelised red onion, and cranberry. Dessert includes a pumpkin puree-filled cannoli topped with coconut shavings and cheese mousse. 5pm. RMB 428. Grill 79
Nov 23-26: Celebrate American Thanksgiving With Lily's American Diner
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Lily's American Diner this year with a choice of a garden salad or soup, freshly roasted US-imported turkey with homemade stuffing, mashed potato, sweet potato, mixed vegetables, cranberry sauce, and gravy. Dessert consists of homemade pumpkin pie with whipped cream, apple pie, or chocolate brownie. 5pm-midnight. RMB 199, RMB 159 (children). Lily's American Diner (all three locations)
Nov 23 and 26: Thanksgiving Dinner and Brunch at The Local
This year, The Local gives the hungry masses what they're hankering for: not one, but two options to feast this Thanksgiving. Either get your fix on Thursday evening (Nov 23) or indulge on the following Sunday (Nov 26) for a special Thanksgiving brunch. During each time slot, there'll be hulking portions of both carnivore- and vegetarian-friendly options served as individual meals: meat: RMB 388, RMB 300 (advance); veggie: RMB 238, RMB 200 (advance); or as a set for 6-8 people (RMB 1,800). Nov 23, 6-8pm; Brunch, Nov 26, midday-3pm. The Local Bar and Grill
Takeaway and Delivery Options
The Bake Shop Thanksgiving (order by Nov 20)
The Bake Shop is offering a special Thanksgiving pickup/delivery menu that includes pies, stuffing, pastries, and breads. Simply order by noon via WeChat (microbakery) by Nov 20 and have everything delivered to your door come the 23rd. Must reserve by Nov 20. The Bake Shop
The Cut Turkey Taxi (48-hours notice, available till Dec 31)
Why restrict Thanksgiving to just one day? Why not have it delivered to you every day till the end of the year! The Cut Steak and Seafood Grill at Fairmont Hotel is offering just that. Their Turkey Taxi comes with traditional condiments and side dishes such as a slow-roasted 7-9kg turkey, classic gravy and cranberry sauce plus a choice of two sides: confit potatoes, glazed red wine cabbage, sweet potato mash with raisin, caramelized apple and chestnuts, or sautéed brussel sprouts with bacon. 9am-7pm. RMB 1,588. The Cut Steak and Seafood Grill
Home Plate Takeaway Turkey (pick up on Nov 23)
As well as their regular Thanksgiving dinner, they’ve put together a set of all the necessary dishes to feed up to 10 people at the venue of your choice! Alternatively, order each dish à la carte. RMB 1,688 (entire package). Pick up between 1-6.30pm on Nov 23. Home Plate BBQ
Lily's American Diner Thanksgiving Home Delivery (order by Nov 21)
For those wanting to enjoy dinner at home with friends and family, Lily's American Diner also offers to deliver their goods straight to your door. A whole roasted US-imported turkey costs RMB 139/kg (average between 6-9kg), whereas sides are RMB 30 per person and include homemade stuffing, mashed potato, sweet potato, vegetables, cranberry sauce, and gravy. Must reserve by Nov 21. Lily's American Diner
The Local Thanksgiving Takeaway (take home between Nov 21-26)
As well as their dine-in options, The Local is also preparing meals for hungry patrons to take home Monday (Nov 20) through Sunday (Nov 26). Options include a turkey feast fit for six to eight hungry people with large, self-service portions of each of the sides (RMB 1,600); single meals with 300g of turkey and a helping of each of the sides; and a vegetarian option. Contact WeChat (localkenn) for inquiries (takeaway feasts are by pre-order only and require a deposit). The Local
Nola Thanksgiving Delivery
Get Nola's Cajun-style Thanksgiving offerings delivered straight to your house. Call 8563 6215 for more details. Nola
Not yet stuffed? See all of this year's Thanksgiving options via our Thanksgiving events section here: thebeijinger.com/events/thanksgiving.
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