Cuisine: Vegetarian
English menu? Yes
Kids’ menu? No
General kid friendliness of menu: Kids may be unfamiliar with the ingredients that make up the vegan versions of their favorite menu items, but they might not even notice.
Staff: English-speaking staff is cheerful and
always ready to serve you.
Bathroom: A community bathroom with squat toilets is located next to the restaurant.
Best dishes for kids: Sundried tomato pasta, sweet potato fries with homemade vegan mayonnaise, grilled peanut butter and jelly with walnuts.
Kids’ play area? None, but round up the kids for a visit to nearby Ditan Park, or simply explore the endless row of shops along charming Wudaoying Hutong.
Seating: Standard tables as well as couches. Highchair available upon request.
Price: RMB 300
Accepts credit cards? Yes
Must-order item: Mushroom burger made with fresh mushrooms and Italian herbs with a side of homemade fries and a colorful beet salad.
In a nutshell: This restaurant has an artsy interior that fits in with Wudaoying hutong’s
aesthetic. Meals are crafted from carefully selected raw materials, vegetables are washed in filtered water, and the cuisine may be the most organic in Beijing.
Wed-Mon 11.30am-9.30pm. 19 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District (6446 2073) 吃素的,东城区五道营胡同19号
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