Come Friday, there are times when those leftovers from Thursday just won’t cut it. Maybe the kids are sound asleep and you want to relax with a nice meal and a glass of wine, or you have friends coming ‘round and you don’t have the time or energy to cook for them. Though Shunyi may not have as many delivery options as downtown, it doesn’t mean you have to settle for McDonald’s or KFC. Find a list after the jump.

You can also order through KK Rabbit, a delivery service that works on behalf of several restaurants in Shunyi, providing the latest menus on their website. Operates can provide service in English and Chinese from 10am to10.30pm every day. Call the rabbit at 400 720 1717 and specify that you’re in Shunyi so they don’t confuse you with that city lot!

And now, the roundup:

Indian

The Taj Pavilion Some of the restaurant’s curries pack a wonderful punch, but it also offers a number of mild, creamier dishes. For sides, there are samosas, bhajis, and pakoras. The Taj Pavilion has a wide choice of vegetable and rice dishes, as well as tandoori grilled meat and fish and a selection of Indian breads.

Indian Kitchen Indian Kitchen has a wide selection of curries, sides, vegetable dishes, and grilled tandoori and tikka meats, vegetables and fish. Their bread selection is impressive and their aubergine dishes are very well done. Plenty of rice dishes and other Indian accompaniments are offered.

Italian

Annie’s Annie’s has a large selection of pizza and pasta dishes, risottos, salmon, beef and lamb mains and plenty of salads. This expat favorite can also deliver wine, beer, soft drinks and desserts.

Pie Squared Choose from American-style square and round pizzas in deep, traditional, or thin crust. A variety of tastes and toppings are available, including veggie, meatball, BBQ chicken and Hawaiian. Pie Squared also has a number of meat and vegetarian pasta dishes, fresh salads, sandwiches and sides.

Michael’s Place This Italian restaurant has an extensive menu of appetizers, salads, pastas, risotto, pizzas, and meat dishes. There is also a children’s menu and a selection of desserts.

Japanese 

Haru Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar Order from Haru for wonderfully fresh sashimi, maki sushi, a huge selection of rolls, and plenty of nigiri. There are also soups, salads and appetizers.

Thai

Blue Elephant (find the full address here) An authentic Thai restaurant with a wide range of curries, salads, stir fry dishes and rice and noodles. Appetizers include spring rolls, prawn cakes and satay. There are also many desserts available.

Western

The Filling Station The menu includes hot and cold appetizers and a great variety of sides and sandwiches. For mains, there are burgers, dogs, pasta and rice dishes, ribs, rotisserie chicken, salads and steaks. You’ll find something for everyone here.

Rosewood Bar & Grill Grill options include steak and fish, a range of salads, pasta dishes, burgers, pizzas and fish and chips. They also have a selection of Asian dishes and a kids’ menu with spaghetti, hot dog and fish fingers. Don’t forget dessert!

beijingkids Shunyi Correspondent Sally Wilson moved to Beijing in 2010 from the UK with her husband and son. Her daughter was born here in 2011 and both her kids keep her happily busy. In her spare time, Sally loves to stroll through Beijing’s hutongs and parks. She is a (most of the time) keen runner and loves reading: books, magazines, news, and celeb websites – anything really. Sally is also a bit of a foodie and loves trying out new restaurants.

Photo by Sally Wilson

Around the world, who doesn’t like Japanese food? This week we are giving away a voucher valued at RMB 500 from Haru Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar.

To win, simply comment below with the answer to the question: What is your favorite Japanese dish?

The most creative comment wins.

Contest ends at 11am, Monday, May 28.

Do your children love Japanese food? I know my daughter does — she’s a big fan of edamame (locally known as mao dou), cucumber rolls and fried Japanese tofu. And if your kids love it too, we’ve got RMB 400 worth of vouchers for dining at Haru Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar in Sanlitun or Shunyi to give away to one lucky reader who tells us their child’s three favorite Japanese dishes.

Write your answers in the comments below. We’ll select one respondent at random to award tomorrow (Thursday, July 14) at 1pm.

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