JING YAA TANG

Lower ground, The Opposite House, Taikoo Li Sanlitun North, 11 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District theoppositehouse.com

In Its previous life, Jing Yaa Tang at The Opposite House was a nightclub, which is evident in the design: the duck-roasting fire ovens have taken residence in the old DJ booth and much of the dining space, presumably once the dance floor, is elevated.

The go-to is the all-you-can-eat yum cha – it’s outstanding value for lunch. The barbecue pork pastries are light and flaky; the siu mai has the fresh taste of prawn and a more-ish wrapper; and the crisp pork ribs with chilli are chewy, spicy and perfect with an ice-cold beer. The light, fluffy steamed pork buns (cha siu bao) are a good rendition of the yum cha classic and the vibrant green spinach and prawn dumplings are succulent and bouncy to the chew, with a strong spinach flavour. Surrounded by some of the best shopping in Beijing, Jing Yaa Tang is a great place to refuel.