Hey there, late planners and festivity missers. Thanksgiving has passed, but the celebration continues! Here are the options you have left.

Thanksgiving at Georgia’s Feast and Turkish Feast

Georgia’s Feast and Turkish Feast’s Thanksgiving Turkey Set Meals include a whole turkey, five sides and two sauces. You can read more about them both here.

Thanksgiving Turkey Set Meals
Date: Nov 28-Dec 31
Price: RMB 988
Reservations: 010 8448 6886 (need to book 48 hours in advance)

Festive To Go Sets From the Hyatt Regency

The Hyatt Regency has a few different Festive To Go Sets this year. They’ve got traditional offerings like the Apple Honey Glazed Turkey (serves six to eight people) and the Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham (serves six to eight people), as well as less classic options such as Sous-Vide Grain Fed Beef Striploin (serves 10-12 people) and Grilled Inner Mongolian Lamb Rack (serves four to six people).

Date: Now-Dec 25
Location: The Lounge (pick up)
Price: Apple Honey Glazed Turkey (RMB 788); Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham (RMB 888); Sous-Vide Grain Fed Beef Striploin (RMB 1,888); and Grilled Inner Mongolian Lamb Rack (RMB 888)
Reservations: 010 8630 1234 (need to book 48 hours in advance)

Vegan Thanksgiving and More Meals at Arrow Factory

There is good news for vegans or vegetarians this Thanksgiving: Arrow Factory is doing Vegan Thanksgiving Dinners that feature an Aubergine, Lentil and Mushroom Duxelles Wellington with vegan sides and Apple Pie with Vegan Custard for dessert. They’re also doing Turkey Thanksgiving Meals and both this and the vegan meals are dine-in and are running from Nov 24 to 30. As well as dine-in meals, they’ve got Turkeys To Go, for prices and more details, you’ll need to contact them directly.

Turkey and Vegan Thanksgiving Meals
Date: Nov 24-30
Location: Arrow Factory
Price: RMB 218
Reservations: 010 8532 5335

Turkey To Go
Date: Nov 24-Dec 27
Location: Arrow Factory
Price: Contact them for more details
Orders: 010 8532 5335 (need to book 48 hours in advance)

Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich at Moka Bros

For those looking for the taste of Thanksgiving without splurging on a whole feast, Moka Bros has you covered with their seasonal Turkey Sandwich + Americano deal. The sandwich sees rye bread stuffed with smoked turkey, traditional bread stuffing, cream cheese, lettuce, cranberry sauce and gravy, and it also comes with a medium Americano.

Date: Now-Nov 28
Location: Moka Bros
Price: RMB 65
Reservations: 010 5905 6259

Thanksgiving at the Grand Hyatt

The Grand Hyatt is doing a few Thanksgiving deals this year. They will have a Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at the Balcony on Nov 28 from 5.30pm to 9pm. It includes their usual buffet offerings plus roasted turkey, honey-glazed ham and pumpkin pie, plus free-flow drinks including house wine and beer. They also have Turkey To Go Sets (serves eight to ten people) and Ham To Go Sets (serves eight to ten people), both of which include four sides, gravy and sauces.

Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet
Date: Fri, Nov 28, 5.30pm-9pm
Location: The Balcony
Price: RMB 388/adult; RMB 818/two adults, one child
Reservations: 010 6510 9024

Thanksgiving Set Menu at Hi-Town Bistro

Hi-Town Bistro has created a Thanksgiving Set Menu which will run from Nov 27 to Dec 4. It includes Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Quinoa Salad, Seafood Chowder with Puff Pastry, Black Truffle Mushroom Soup, Provençal Lamb Chops with Skewer Platter, French-style Potato Baked Beef and Cheese Spinach Pumpkin Pie. Beijinger readers can also enjoy a 12 percent discount on the set by showing our official WeChat account to staff when you dine there.

Date: Nov 27-Dec 4, from 5pm
Location: Hi-Town Bistro
Price: RMB 298/set
Reservations: 131 6125 3530

Thanksgiving Steak Set at Gung Ho!

To celebrate both Thanksgiving and their 15-year anniversary, Gung Ho! has created a special Thanksgiving Steak Set for Two. The set features Grilled Angus Sirloin Steak, Black Truffle or Lord of the Lambs Pizza, Shrimps and Avo Salad, wings, dessert, and two drinks.

Date: Nov 24-30
Location: Gung-Ho! Sanlitun, Gung-Ho! Grand Summit and Gung-Ho! Shuangjing
Price: RMB 428/set
Reservations: Sanlitun: 010 8587 1663; Grand Summit: 010 6888 2678; Shuangjing: 010 6778 2678

Thanksgiving Delights From China World Summit Wing

China World Summit Wing has got a few different Thanksgiving offerings this year. They’ve got the Turkey, Toast & Together Set Menu for Two on Nov 27 at The Lounge, as well as the Thanksgiving in the Cloud Set Meal for Two at Grill 79 from Nov 24 to 30. Both sets include an appetizer, main, soup and dessert. China World Summit Wing also provides a variety of delivery set options: 5-7kg Whole Roasted Turkey Set; 2-2.2kg Honey Roasted Ham Set, 1kg Turkey Drumsticks Set and 1.7kg Roast Chicken Set. All of the delivery sets come with seven side dishes and two sauces. You can read the full details about their Thanksgiving offerings here.

Thanksgiving in the Cloud Set Menu
Date: Nov 24-30, 11.30am-2pm; 5.30pm-10pm
Location: Grill 79
Price: RMB 1,088/for two
Reservations: 010 8571 6459

Thanksgiving Delivery Sets
Date: Now-Dec 25
Location: China World Summit Wing
Price: 5-7kg Whole Roasted Turkey Set (RMB 1,188); 2-2.2kg Honey Roasted Ham Set (RMB 400); 1kg Turkey Drumsticks Set (RMB 428/two people); 1.7kg Roast Chicken Set (RMB 328)
Reservations: 010 8571 6459

Slow-Roasted Turkey Set and More Festive Treats From Beersmith

Date: Now-Dec 31
Location: Beersmith
Price: Slow Roasted Turkey Set (early bird* RMB 1,066, regular RMB 1,288); Single Roasted Turkey (early bird* RMB 966, regular RMB 1,088); Slow Roasted Turkey Roll (RMB 488/dine-in, RMB 428/delivery); Whole Roast BBQ Turkey Leg (RMB 138/dine-in, RMB 118/delivery); Christmas Ham (RMB 588/dine-in, RMB 488/delivery); and Christmas Snack Platter (RMB 428/dine-in, RMB 399/delivery)
Reservations: 010 8647 1098
*Early bird prices are only available for delivery

Thanksgiving Meals at The Local

The Local has a few different Thanksgiving options to choose from this year. First up, they’ve got individual Roast Turkey Dinners available Nov 27-29 from 6pm until 8pm. Then they’ve also got a few Thanksgiving Feasts: Turkey (serves 10-12 people), Beef Rib Roast (serves six people) and Roast Chicken (serves four people). The Thanksgiving Feasts can be booked from now until Dec 7. You can read the full details here.

Roast Turkey Dinner
Date: Nov 27-29, 6pm-8pm
Location: The Local
Price: RMB 338/adult, RMB 118/child
Reservations: Add WeChat ID: localkenn

Thanksgiving Feasts
Date: Now-Dec 7
Location: The Local
Price: Turkey RMB 2,880; Beef Rib Roast RMB 1,880; Roast Chicken RMB 788
Reservations: Add WeChat ID: localkenn

Thanksgiving Dinner at Dastaan

For those really looking for a different Thanksgiving experience, Dastaan is putting on an Indian Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet on Nov 27 and 28 from 6pm until 10pm. On the menu, they’ve got themed dishes like Thankful Tandoori Bites, Masala Autumn Harvest Salad, Turkey Tempest Vindaloo and Ghee Cranberry Kaju Pilaf. The buffet also includes free-flow Tsingtao beer, red and white wine, whisky, soft drinks and more. You can see the full menu below.

Date: Nov 27 and 28, 6pm-10pm
Location: Dastaan
Price: RMB 178/adult, RMB 78/child aged 5-12
Reservations: 150 0135 8663

Turkey and Ham To Go Sets From Regent Beijing

The Regent has 5-6kg Turkey To Go Sets, 8-9kg Turkey To Go Sets, and for non-turkey fans they also have Ham To Go Sets. They all come with an array of sides, including Traditional Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Honey-Glazed Baby Carrots, Green Beans with Bacon Cream, Crock Pot Mac and Cheese, Fluffy Rolls, Turkey Gravy and Cranberry Sauce, plus Classic Pumpkin Pie and, to top it all off, six bottles of Appenzeller Lager Beer.

Date: Now-Jan 31
Location: Regent Beijing
Price: Turkey Set (RMB 1,288/5-6kg, RMB 1,588/8-9kg); Ham Set (RMB 988/2.5kg, RMB 1,688/5kg)
Reservations: 010 8522 1888; 186 1070 5570

Celebrate Thanksgiving With Lily’s American Diner

Lily’s will be offering dine-in Thanksgiving Set Meals at both their locations from Nov 27 until Nov 30. The meal includes a choice of starter, main and dessert (see full details below), plus a glass of wine, mulled wine or juice. Along with the set meals, they also have a few different Thanksgiving delivery options available: Honey Glazed Ham (2kg), Roasted Half Turkey (4kg) and Roasted Whole Turkey (6kg or 8kg). All can be ordered either with or without sides. For more details on all of Lily’s Thanksgiving offerings, you can click here.

Thanksgiving Set Meal
Date: Nov 27-30
Location: Lily’s Sanlitun and Lily’s Shuangjing
Price: RMB 229/adult; RMB 189/child
Reservations: 131 4642 7090; 135 2072 3887; 186 1836 4557

Thanksgiving Delivery Sets
Date: Nov 27-30
Price: Honey Glazed Ham Set (RMB 899); Roasted Half Turkey Set (RMB 979); Roasted Whole Turkey Set (RMB 1,299/6kg, RMB 1,699/8kg)
Reservations: 131 4642 7090; 135 2072 3887; 186 1836 4557

Thanksgiving Turkey Takeout Package From Empark Prime Hotel Beijing

If you’re looking for a Thanksgiving meal with a bit of a twist, then Empark’s Turkey is a great choice. Their set includes a whole turkey, a vibrant assortment of side dishes and, for the twist, three special sauces: Thai Style Yellow Curry Sauce, Cranberry Coconut Milk Sauce and Sambal Sauce.

Date: Now-Dec 31
Location: Empark Prime Hotel Beijing
Price: RMB 1,199
Orders: 010 6513 6666 ext. 6718

Thanksgiving Offerings From Eudora Station

Eudora Station has a variety of Thanksgiving options this year. Firstly, there’s the Thanksgiving Day Family Dinner (serves four to six people), where you get a salad, soup, your choice of either Roast Whole Turkey or Pineapple Glazed Ham (both come with sides), a family portion of pasta or a pizza, a dessert and a carafe of Mulled Cider or Malbec.

For individuals or smaller groups, they have the Thanksgiving Day Chef’s Special Menu, which you can order as a set (four courses) or the dishes can be ordered individually. Lastly, they’ve got Thanksgiving delivery options with a Whole Roasted Turkey Package for either six to eight people or eight to ten people. You can read the full details here.

Thanksgiving Day Family Dinner
Date: Now-Dec 25
Location: Eudora Station
Price: RMB 980
Reservations: 010 6437 8331; 185 1369 6276 (need to book two days in advance)

Thanksgiving Day Chef’s Special Menu
Date: Now-Dec 25
Location: Eudora Station
Price: RMB 198/set
Reservations: 010 6437 8331; 185 1369 6276

Whole Roasted Turkey Delivery
Date: Now-Dec 25
Location: Eudora Station
Price: RMB 880/four to six people; RMB 1,280/eight to ten people
Orders: 010 6437 8331; 185 1369 6276 (need to book two days in advance)

Thanksgiving Offerings From CHAO Hotel

CHAO Hotel has a few different Thanksgiving offerings this year. First up there is the Thanksgiving Turkey Set, which includes a 6kg turkey, five sides, traditional stuffing and three sauces: cranberry, chimichurri and foie gras. Then, they have a less traditional Grilled Venison Rack Set, which comes with four sides and juniper berry sauce. They also have some à la carte options like a Thanksgiving Cold Cut Plate, Thanksgiving Salad and special desserts. You can read the full details in this post.

Thanksgiving Turkey Set
Date: Nov 27-28
Location: CHAO Living Room
Price: RMB 1,688
Reservations: 180 1012 5998; 138 1129 5825

Grilled Venison Rack Set
Date: Nov 27-28
Location: CHAO Living Room
Price: RMB 1,508
Reservations: 180 1012 5998; 138 1129 5825

Thanksgiving at Courtyard by Marriott Beijing Changping

Courtyard by Marriott will be doing a special Thanksgiving Buffet Brunch on Nov 29 and 30. They will have roast turkey along with their usual buffet offerings, plus free-flow drinks including beer, red wine, white wine and sparkling wine. They’ve also got Thanksgiving Turkey Delivery Sets, which include a 6-8kg turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, six sides and pumpkin pie. You can read the full details in this post.

Thanksgiving Buffet Brunch
Date: 11.30am-2pm, Nov 29-30
Location: Pavilion, Courtyard by Marriott Beijing Changping
Price: RMB 238
Reservations: 010 8193 5555

Thanksgiving Turkey Delivery Sets
Date: Now-Dec 31
Price: RMB 988
Reservations: 010 8193 5555

Thanksgiving Turkey Set From Blue Frog

Blue Frog is offering a Thanksgiving Whole Turkey Set for pick up this year. The set features a whole roasted turkey (about 6kg), cranberry sauce, mushroom sauce, turkey stuffing, mashed potatoes and beans.

Date: Now-Dec 25
Price: RMB 968
Reservations: Scan the QR code in the poster above for details

Images: Courtesy of organizers

Thanksgiving is almost here and for those who’ve got the culinary skills to put their friends and family into food comas, here are our recommendations for where you can get decent turkeys for the big day.

If you’re the kind of family who prefers to only enjoy the eating part of the holiday without spending any time in the kitchen, fret not, we’ll be publishing our lists of Thanksgiving feasts in Beijing throughout the month. Check out Part 1 of our picks here.

Bingo Online

Bingo’s WeChat group sells fresh fruit and vegetables from the farm along with tried and tested products like nut butters, eggs, seafood, and meats throughout the year. For Thanksgiving this year they’re selling whole Russian turkeys with feet and giblets removed.  Shipping cost is all included and your turkey is shipped by SF Cold Courier within 48 hours directly to your door.

Price: 

RMB 578 for a 6-6.5kg turkey
RMB 618 for a 6.5-7kg turkey
RMB 658 for a 7-7.5kg turkey
RMB 728 for a 7.5-8kg turkey

To order, add him on WeChat by scanning the QR code below.

Sanyuanli Market

Every person who likes to dabble in the kitchen should visit this place. Sanyuanli Market is where you can find the rare ingredients needed to cook that special dish from home and source specific cuts. It’s where many Western restaurants go for their ingredients and a beloved gem for amateur chefs all over the city. Each stall sells its own specialty, and most are not the shrink-wrapped stuff you find in supermarkets. Here you can find fresh cuts from the butcher. And from what I’ve discovered over the years, if you don’t see what you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to ask. At Sanyuanli I was able to purchase turkey even in the middle of summer. The less common stuff is usually kept in the freezer, and even if they don’t have it there right that second, they can add you on WeChat and source it for you.

Find it:
Shunyuan Jie (opposite Jingkelong Supermarket, west of Sanyuan Dongqiao), Chaoyang District
朝阳区顺源街（三元东桥往西京客隆超市对面）
Open: Daily 5am-7pm

Schindler’s Food Center

Schindlers has great products all year round and around Thanksgiving they add Chinese turkey to their list of meats. The price is RMB 78/kg and they’ve got birds ranging from 6-8kg depending on what you’re looking for.

Find it:
1st Floor, Bindu Garden, No. 15, Zaoying North Road, Agricultural Exhibition Hall
农展馆北路枣营北里15号宾都苑1层
Open 8.30am-7pm

JD.com

Like with pretty much everything in China you can order your turkey online. Every online shopping platform has it, but personally, when it comes to raw meats, I prefer JD.com. This seller we found on JD has sold more than 2,000+ units of turkey and offers a free shipping and return policy. They’ve got a 4.7/5 star rating as a seller and 200+ customer reviews all giving their product 5 stars.

To check out their store, copy and paste this link below into your JD.com app.

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点击链接直接打开

If you’ve got other places you’d like to recommend to our readers, leave it in the comment section below. Happy cooking!

Images: Uni You, Bingo Online, Pexels

Some people like planning elaborate menus and cooking for days to host an epic meal for their friends. And to those people, I applaud you and would like to let you know that I’m always available for new recipe taste testing whenever you need me. I’m always going to be available to eat your home-cooked meals. That’s just the kind of good friend I am… But, you’re never going to get that sort of home-cooked meal from me. I’m way more likely to order you tasty waimai and take you to restaurants…

So when the holidays roll around I’m definitely not the person who’ll be dishing out family recipes. Like my mom, I choose to leave the cooking to the professionals.

Here’s a quick guide to hosting a Thanksgiving feast at home without doing any of the hard work.

Beersmith – Perfect for big and small groups

The classic set includes a whole juicy 6kg turkey roasted to perfection and freshly carved, enough to feed at least 6-8 people. But it’s not just about the bird. The set comes with six tasty sides, like roasted potatoes with herbs, red onion salad, and chestnut turkey stuffing, plus lashings of turkey gravy and cranberry sauce. Take away turkeys are priced at RMB 1,088 and dine-in turkeys are priced at RMB 1,288. Dining with a smaller group? They’ve got a tender slow roast turkey breast that is perfect for two to three people and still comes with potatoes, brussels sprouts, and all the traditional trimmings.

To order:

Artyzen Habitat Dongzhimen – The tasty value for money deal that tends to get overlooked

Artyzen’s SAN restaurant is seriously understated. They’ve got a fantastic menu that’s value for money and the team goes out of their way to add a personal when you dine there. It’s like going to dinner at your friend’s house (if you’ve got chef friends who could whip up all your favorites that is).

For Thanksgiving, they’ve got two turkey sets for either dining there at the restaurant or taking it home to throw an epic party in your dining room.

Traditional set meal ¥988

• Roasted whole Turkey for 5-6kg
• Stuffed with chestnut-preserved fruit, fried pork sausage, baked sweet potato with honey, caramelized apple with cream
• Roasted brussel sprouts, tomatoes with branches, finger carrots
• Cranberry juice, chicken bone and herb juice

Select set meal ¥1288

• Roasted whole Turkey for 5-6kg
• Stuffed with chestnut-preserved fruit, fried pork sausage, Thuringian sausage, baked sweet potato with honey, caramelized apple with cream
• Roasted Brussel sprouts, tomatoes with branches, finger carrots
• Cranberry juice, chicken bone and herb juice
• Pumpkin cream soup
• Dessert: Pumpkin pie (8 inches)

Available now from now until Nov 30. To order a set, call 8474 3019 or scan the QR code below. Remember to reserve at least 2 days in advance.

China World Summit Wing – The epic turducken

There’s no way to describe it other than epic! As described on that one episode of “Friends”, the turducken is a turkey stuffed with a duck that’s stuffed with a chicken. Why? Because they can!

The set comes with sausages and seven different side dishes for an epic meal that you and your friends will not forget. It is enough to feed a dozen of your foodie friends and will need to be ordered 48 hours in advance.

Mary Sweets – Cheesecake sampler

If you’ve got guests coming, or if you’re attending a party, one of these is going to be a huge hit! Unless you’ve got a cheesecake or pie recipe that you just KNOW everyone will want seconds of, a cheesecake sampler makes dessert time more fun since everyone can try a variety of popular flavors.

Mary Sweets is a home baker turned professional who makes amazing desserts all year round. For the holidays, her cheesecake sampler include slices of dulce de leche, salted caramel, triple chocolate, banoffee pie, blueberry, pecan, and classic pumpkin cheesecakes. While her business has grown, Mary Sweets has never lost that homemade touch that made her so popular in the first place. Order your sampler in advance by scanning the QR code below.

KEEP READING: Thanksgiving Wines for Every Budget

Images: Pexels, courtesy of organizers

We already shared the Thanksgiving dinners offered by Nuo Hotel Beijing, Matrix Urban Kitchen at Crowne Plaza, Lily’s American Diner, and Beersmith Gastropub. But as with most events in Beijing, all your favorites are in on the action! You can reserve a table in advance or deliver it to your door, but either way, November 26 — and beyond — is a great time to enjoy a hot turkey or vegan meal with friends.

Home Plate
Nov 26, 6.30-9pm: Dine-in, RMB 388/adult and RMB 208/children under 12 (including free flow wine, beer, coffee, and ice tea)
Take away turkey available via directions above
Ph: 400 096 7670

Jing-A, all locations
Nov 26: Dine-in buffet dinner,  RMB 1200/6 six people or RMB 2400/twelve people
Takeaway: from Xingfucun location only. Order a half or whole turkey 3 days in advance, with collection available between Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 29 (10-11am, or 4-5pm)
Ph: 6416-5195 ( 京A Brewpub Xingfucun), 8400-1058 (Longfusi), 8529-6692 (CBD Taproom)

JMT Thanksgiving Set Menu
Nov 26-29: Dine-in light lunch menus, RMB 156
Scan to reserve.

Canadian American Thanksgiving
Nov 1-Dec 31: Roast turkey and ham or fresh salmon and fried shrimp, RMB 145 – 1199, see above
Ph: 185 1903 4232

FEAST at East Hotel
Dine in or for pick up, order five days in advance, RMB 988/6-10 people. Follow WeChat (北京东隅) for full menu
Ph: 8610 8414 9898

 KEEP READING: Turkey Day Roundup – Thanksgiving Around the City

Photos: Courtesy of the restaurants

Whether you are North American or not, whether Thanksgiving has been added to the holidays you celebrate in Beijing or not, we can all agree that this year we have something to be thankful for. 2020 has not been the easiest year for any of us to surmount. One thing you don’t have to wonder about, however, is where to get a turkey while in Beijing. Even if you might not be planning to celebrate Thanksgiving, a nice roast turkey is a delicious treat for the entire family.

In the lead up to the 2020 Thanksgiving season, we will bring you the best Turkey deals throughout the city to make your festive season planning that much easier.

Raw or Ready-made?

If you have your own cherished ritual of Turkey prep and roasting, then the idea of getting a ready-made turkey might not be as appealing to you, You look to source for your own, to prepare your treasured secret family recipe. It’s not that difficult to source a raw turkey. Just because you don’t see it at the supermarket aisles doesn’t mean it isn’t readily available. Believe it or not, Taobao is a great place to get yourself a nice turkey! And for as little as RMB 238 for a 5.5kg bird, it does not sound like too bad a deal. Most turkey vendors on Taobao will offer same-day delivery through SF Express, so you might want to order it on a day you are sure someone will be home to receive the delivery.

Con Mucho Gusto!

So maybe you are a little on the fence about buying your bird off of Taobao. It’s quite understandable. Sometimes deliveries are delayed, and the last thing you need is a bird that’s been thawing for a few days on its way to your door. Then let El Gusto Argentino take the worry, frustration, and possible language barrier worries away from you. At a reasonable RMB 78 per kilo, El Gusto Argentino offers large 6-7 kg birds to be delivered to your door at no extra cost to you!

Breakfast Champion’s China-Proof Turkey Pack

If you are hoping to do it up big this Thanksgiving, and still have enough for the ever-delicious week of leftover meals, then Breakfast Champions has you covered. Offering an incredible assortment of Thanksgiving meats, from whole imported turkey to a whole Thanksgiving ham and Applewood smoked streaky bacon! With these offers, you will have enough to feed up to 18 people!

The Butler Did It!

Butler and White’s have made it easier to order your own bird on their platform. Whether you want it raw at RMB 375 or roasted to perfection at RMB 395, Butler and White’s has you covered. They are also offering a 10% discount for all orders made before Nov 15.

IPA and Turkey?

Beersmith might be the last place in the city you might associate with turkey that isn’t served as a side or as part of a delicious sandwich with a mug of beer, But not so fast! This year, to kick the festive mood into high gear, Beersmith is offering Beijingers the option of an authentic turkey dinner with a 5-6kg bird available for dining in at RMB 1,288 or as takeout at RMB 988! The turkey is not all, as Beersmith is also offering a side of Chardonnay-glazed baby carrots, sauteed brussels sprouts with Bacon, and roasted purple sweet potato! Just be sure to contact them 24 hours in advance. This offer runs from November 1 to December 31, so that’s your Christmas bird also sorted!

Thanksgiving Dinner Chef’s Table at the Hutong Kitchen

If you are looking for a more communal feel for your thanksgiving revelry, then Chef Olivia Nadine’s thanksgiving table might just be what you need. Promising to not only deliver a turkey roasted to perfection, but also Southern home-style gravy, cornbread stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, Olivia’s signature mac and cheese, classic garlic green beans, Southern-style greens, and that’s just the tip of the delicious iceberg. If you wish to enjoy this feast then be fast about booking your spot at RMB 368, as it has limited seating.

KEEP READING: Thanksgiving Meals Preview: Order Early!

Photos: Courtesy of Vendors, Mark Karanja, Unsplash 

I know that you probably still have a bag of Halloween candy to whittle down, but it’s high time to start thinking about turkey! Turkey dinners, that is. Even if you don’t induct your children into the first Thanksgiving story, most families just enjoy the excuse for a big meal with family and friends centered around comfort foods like roast turkey, potatoes, and pumpkin pie.

Many of our favorite eateries around Beijing will cook and even deliver an entire dinner to your door, so there’s no need to fret about the tiny oven in your apartment. Just check out this list and let us know your favorite place to eat at or order in — expect to see plenty more turkey dinner roundups in the run-up to the festive season.

Nuo Hotel Beijing
Nov 26: Dine-in buffet at N’Joy, RMB 468/person (including free flow of red and white wine and beer)
or dine-in set lunch or dinner at Jia, RMB 988/couple (including one bottle of red wine)
Nov 23-Dec 3: Takeaway at U’Deli, RMB 890/set
Tel: 86 10 5926 8281

Matrix Urban Kitchen at Crowne Plaza
Nov 26: Dine-in buffet dinner,  RMB 188/person
Scan QR code below to book a table

Lily’s American Diner
Nov 26-29: Dine-in set menus, RMB 179/child, RMB 219/adult
Nov 26-29: Take-out whole turkeys, RMB 139/kg
Scan below to reserve.

Beersmith Gastropub
Nov 1-Dec 31: Turkey set dinner to dine in or take out, RMB 1288/6-8 people dine-in, RMB 988/6-8 people take out
Scan QR code below or call 8647 1098 at least 24 hours in advance.

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Photos: Courtesy of the restaurants, Linda Puglies

Thanksgiving Potluck

Rotary Beijing East presents this year’s turkey day festivities – Thanksgiving Potluck. Perfect for the entire family, and at the affordable price of RMB188 with children under 12 going for free. It’s an early night full of fun, food, non-alcoholic drinks for the kids at the kids’ table, and an open bar for the adults. Scan the QR code to book your place.

The Patisserie

RMB 698 net for a 5-6kg bird. Ease yourself into Thanksgiving with help from The Patisserie. From roast turkey to delicious pumpkin pie, they’ve got your festive party needs ready to go. Order a turkey takeaway and you will wow your family and guests at home, or your very excited co-workers. Turkey orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance.

Turkey to Go

This thanksgiving, save yourself the trouble of having to make your own turkey and indulge in turkey expertly prepared by the Intercontinental Hotel. You will have a choice of birds ranging from 6 to 10 kilograms depending upon the size of your family. Please call or scan the QR code to book your bird, and enjoy free delivery to within ten kilometers of the Intercontinental. Be sure to book at least 48 hours in advance.

Hutonger Pie

RMB 888 for approximately 6.5 kg of roast turkey that serves up to 10 people. Free delivery anywhere in Beijing. If you’re just looking to hook yourself up with one of their pies, their 9-inch apple pecan, pumpkin, and turkey range between RMB 180 to RMB 210.

Jianmaitang International Thanksgiving Evening

French chef Aurore takes the culinary lead in this year’s JIanmaitang International Thanksgiving Evening, to feature the famously moist JMTultra Turkey, gravy, stuffings, corn, and sides, and a pecan pie topped with Vanilla ice cream to boot. All this with a serving of red wine, water, and pear mocktails. It comes at the affordable price of RMB 550 per person. Scan the QR to book your place as seating is limited.

Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

RMB 998 for a 6kg turkey along with classic side dishes from now until December 23. Orders need to be made at least 48 hours in advance.

3 Little Pigs

3 Little Pigs is cooking up more than pork this Thanksgiving. RMB 950 for a turkey that’s about 7.5kg including gravy.

The Seasonal Festive Dinner

The Irish Volunteer and Buddy’s are teaming up to usher in the season of merriment as they combine two holidays in one. Thanksgiving and early Christmas are going to be celebrated with an assortment of delicious food for the entire family. The menu will feature butternut pumpkin with sweet potato and ginger soup, turkey wrapped chicken chipolatas, and apple raisin walnut crumble with rum and raisin ice cream, on top of a delicious roast turkey. Book early to choose your preferred seating time.

Photos: provided by organizers, unsplash,The Courier-Journal

American Thanksgiving is almost here, and this year it seems like the dining trend has shifted from restaurants to home parties. In previous years there’s only been a handful of restaurants which would prepare whole roasted turkeys and side dishes to take away, and I would always see people asking friends where they could find a turkey for Thanksgiving. This year, the game has changed and there are plenty of restaurants and hotels in Beijing cooking up juicy delicious turkeys for your home parties.

The Patisserie

RMB 698 net for a 5-6kg bird. Ease yourself into Thanksgiving with help from The Patisserie. From roast turkey to delicious pumpkin pie, they’ve got your festive party needs ready to go. Order a turkey takeaway and you will wow your family and guests at home or your very excited co-workers. Turkey orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance.

Tel: 6510 9362

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The Opposite House

The only place that’ll give you three options of turkey sets to choose from. The Opposite House is offering The New York (RMB 998), The California (RMB 1,088), and The Florida (RMB 1,588) for parties of any size until November 22.

Tel: 6410 5215

Hutonger Pie

RMB 888 for approximately 6.5 kg of roast turkey that serves up to 10 people. Free delivery anywhere in Beijing. If you’re just looking to hook yourself up with one of their pies, their 9-inch apple pecan, pumpkin, and turkey range between RMB 180 to RMB 210.

WeChat: Hutongerpie2017

Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

RMB 998 for a 6kg turkey along with classic side dishes from now until December 23. Orders need to be made at least 48 hours in advance.

Tel: 6520-8801

3 Little Pigs

3 Little Pigs is cooking up more than pork this Thanksgiving. RMB 950 for a turkey that’s about 7.5kg including gravy.

WeChat: andy706588

Beersmith

Beersmith is serving up whole turkeys between 5 – 6kg along with all the trimmings for RMB 988 to take away or RMB 1,288 to dine at the restaurant. It’s enough for 6 – 8 people to get stuffed on roast potatoes, braised red cabbage, Brussel sprouts, carrots, sweet potatoes and squash, classic stuffing, and gravy, and cranberry sauce. Their menu will be avail until December 31 and orders need to be made at least 24 hours in advance.

WeChat: HotelJenBeijing, 8647-1098

The Local

Available until December 1. The Local is offering whole roast turkey and gravy for RMB 1,280 plus delivery fee. Perfect for 8-10 people, all bookings need to be made at least three days in advance.

WeChat: localKenn

Photos: provided by organizers, unsplash

A time for family, food, and football, the American holiday of Thanksgiving (which falls on Nov 22 this year) can be hard to replicate when you are so far away from home. Luckily, there are plenty of venues willing to try. Whether it’s turkey, pumpkin pie, or simply a little camaraderie with friends that you’re after, you should be able to source everything you need with these events or order-in options.

Restaurants and Bars

Caravan’s 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Party for Maovember
Caravan returns with its third annual ‘Mao’roccan’ Thanksgiving meal, donating 100 percent of proceeds to the ongoing Maovember campaign. Dine guilt-free on a spread of smoked cranberry butter squash soup, smoked mac ‘n’ cheese, a turkey platter, and carrot cake made by the Bread of Life Bakery. There will also be a vegan option. RMB 200, RMB 150 (advance), free (children under 10). Nov 22, 6-10pm. Caravan

Boxing Cat Brewery Thanksgiving Buffet (Takeaway available)
Xinyuanli’s newest brewery gear up for their first Thanksgiving in Beijing, offering diners a full buffet fit for the occasion. Add an extra RMB 100 to couple your dinner with free-flow beers. They also have a to-go menu here, available to order until Nov 18. RMB 350 + RMB 100 (free-flow beer), RMB 100 (children under 12), free (children under 5). Nov 22, 6-10pm. Boxing Cat Brewery

Hutonger Pie Thanksgiving Dinner
This season, Hutonger Pie teams up with Fangjia Hutong’s The Great Outdoors to bring you a Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy, walnut salad, rosemary cream mashed potatoes, “mum’s turkey soup,” pecan and pumpkin pies, and lots of mulled wine. RMB 260. Nov 22, 7.30pm. The Great Outdoors

4corners Thanksgiving Turducken Feast
4corners go large with a Turducken blowout this Thanksgiving. For those not in the know, a ‘Turducken blowout’ basically involves eating a chicken that’s been cooked inside a duck cooked inside a turkey, before collapsing in a sweaty mess on the couch. There’ll also be a buffet. RMB 188, RMB 128 (vegetarians). 7-11pm. 4corners

Plant-Based Thanksgiving (Vegans of Beijing X Rootpop)
If the above description left you feeling a little queasy, maybe you’d be better off with this completely vegetarian Thanksgiving option courtesy of Vegans of Beijing and Rootpop. Head down to Shaungjing for a five-course meal and plenty of wine and all the while revel in the fact that no turkeys, or any other animals, will have been harmed in its making. RMB 298. Nov 22, 7pm . Box Gallery (Near Rootpop)

A Happy Home Plate Thanksgiving
Head to Home Plate for an authentic American Thanksgiving with a Southern twist, including a buffet of whole smoked turkeys, whole smoked hog, and all the fixin’s. For dessert, there’ll be bourbon cornbread pudding and as for drinks, entrance includes free-flow on house wine, Tsingtao, mixed drinks, iced tea, and coffee. Want to eat at home? They also have a limited takeaway option for RMB 1,688 (pick up Nov 22, 1-6pm). Nov 22, 6.30-9pm. Home Plate BBQ

Thanksgiving Dinner at The Local (Delivery and takeaway available)
Between Nov 18-25, The Local is on call for 8-10 people Thanksgiving feasts (including pumpkin soup, a whole roasted turkey, stuffing, mac ‘n’ cheese, various sides, and dessert) via dine-in and delivery by reservation only. Then come the big day, they’ll also have a dinner available between 6-8pm, which includes a traditional turkey dinner, as well as a vegetarian option. RMB 338 (individual meal), RMB 980 + delivery (single roast turkey), RMB 2,180 (dine-in feast for 8-10). Nov 18-25, 6-8pm. The Local Bar & Grill

Thanksgiving Charity Dinner at Joe’s Bar & Kitchen
Hate to see the end of Thanksgiving? Well, this year you can double up with a special Friday edition at Joe’s, all in aid of purchasing living and educational supplies for the children at the Angel Home Orphanage. There’ll be turkey and tofurkey, honey ham, mashed potatoes, lobster stuffing, green bean casserole, candied yams, apple crumble, and much more. RMB 350, RMB 300 (advance). Nov 23, 5-10pm. Joe’s Bar & Kitchen

Lily’s American Diner Does American Thanksgiving (Delivery available)
LAD celebrate Thanksgiving for three whole days at all of their locations, serving a dinner of imported US turkeys and sides of homemade stuffing, mashed potato, sweet potato, vegetables, cranberry sauce, and gravy. There’ll also be a choice of apple or pumpkin pie (RMB 129) and the option of delivery on everything (RMB 139/kg for the turkey and RMB 30 each for sides). RMB 219, RMB 170 (children). Nov 22-25, 10am-11pm. Lily’s American Diner

Hotels

Thanksgiving Dinner Set From Village Café (Takeaway available)
The fine chefs at Village Café have prepared two Thanksgiving dinner sets for dine-in or pick up this year. Choose between the RMB 1,088 set of roast turkey, three sides, cranberry sauce, and gravy or RMB 1,188 for all of that plus a roast chicken, an additional side, and a pie (three-day advanced reservation required). If you’re hosting a mega-feast, add dishes a la carte as necessary. You can also get 10 percent off if you book before Nov 16. RMB 1,088-1,188. Order between now and Nov 19. Village Café

Thanksgiving at Signatures Resturant, Kempinski
Signatures have prepared a Thanksgiving feast complete with glazed turkey, stuffing, pies, and pastries dotted around various live-cooking stations. There’ll also be free-flow soft drinks and house wine as well as a live DJ to keep the eating going. RMB 328 (includes free-flow soft drinks and house wine), RMB 164 (children 7-12). Nov 22, 6-10pm. Signature’s Restaurant

Thanksgiving in Mutianyu
The Brickyard at Mutianyu celebrate Thanksgiving not once but twice this year, offering anyone who can’t make it out of the city on Thursday and chance to enjoy a roast turkey, trimmings, and a dessert buffet among the fall colors on Saturday. There’ll also be live jazz for the adults and a kid’s playroom to keep the young ones at bay. Call for prices. Nov 22 and 24. The Brickyard Retreat Center at Mutianyu Great Wall

Thanksgiving at Kerry’s Kitchen
Kerry’s throw a traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday including roast turkey with stuffing, grilled Australian prime beef ribs, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes and gravy, and more. Enjoy the live music and keep the kids entertained with DIY activities and playtime in the restaurant’s Adventure Zone. RMB 338. 5.30-10.30pm. Kerry’s Kitchen

Thanksgiving at Feast by East
Feast bulk up their regular buffet with a special Thanksgiving selection that you’re unlikely to find elsewhere: fresh seafood, imported cheeses, and a massive pie table. Kids will also have plenty to do in the Kids Corner if the turkey doesn’t knock them out. RMB 348. Nov 22,.30-9pm. Feast (Food by EAST)

Other events

Thanksgiving Comedy Special at Project Pengyou
Beijing Improv greets the holiday season with a Thanksgiving comedy special. As “the first and longest Improv organization in China,” you can expect turkeys and festive puns aplenty from each of the performers as they dish out their best holiday jokes and hopefully some cringy stories from years past. RMB 50. 8pm. US-China Comedy Center

Can you believe that’s not even all of this year’s Thanksgiving events? Gobble up the rest here.

Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the venues