Cuisine: Contemporary (Asian, Western)
English Menu? Yes
Kids’ menu? No
General kid friendliness of menu: Plenty of pasta, rice dishes, sandwiches, juices and desserts.
Staff: No real English speaking staff and attentiveness is so-so.
Bathroom: A clean bathroom is in the office tower next door
Best dishes for kids: Spaghetti bolognese (RMB 68), hot dogs (RMB 44), pumpkin pudding (RMB 18), various rice dishes (RMB 59-98)
Kids’ play area? No, but the CBD Culture Park and The Place are across the street.
Seating: Some booths and mostly standalone tables for four to six, high chairs available.
Smoking/Non-smoking: There is both a non-smoking and smoking section.
Price: RMB 300
Accepts credit cards? Yes
Must-order item: Laksa soup, gaiyang salad with Thai spicy dressing (RMB 68)
In a nutshell: Gori is bright, airy and spacious with a clean and modern environment and open kitchen. With its decent size, menu selection and spaciousness, it’s great for families on the weekends and birthday parties.
1/F Tower AB, Yuanyang Guanghua Guoji, 10 Jintong Xilu (across the street from the
east side of The Place on the east side of the tower), Chaoyang District (8590 6266)
朝阳区金桐西路10号远洋光华国际AB一楼
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