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The Return of Hani Gejiu Yunnan Resto with Sue Zhou

Posted: August 22nd, 2013 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Foodies & Dining Scene | Tags: Ai Mo Town, Chef Sue Zhou, Dali Courtyard, Drum & Bell Tower, Gulou, Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧, Hani Minority, Pre-Opening, Rice Noodles, Soft Opening, Yun Er Town 云洱小镇, Yunnan Cuisine, Yunnan Mushrooms | 12 Comments »

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Creative Lamp Shades

Clever and Stylish Lamp Shades of the New Hani Gejiu Yunnan Restaurant

Originally located on Baochao Hutong in the same space that Southern Barbarian has now taken over, Hani Gejiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant was a quaint, tastefully decorated restaurant that was regularly packed with foreign customers who came back regularly for their sweet rice wine, humble ambiance and reasonable prices. Though I enjoyed my dining experience at the original location of Hani Gejiu, I admit it was hard to choose to dine at that Yunnan spot over the many others that are pretty much all within walking distance. From the original Dali Courtyard and the new Dali 2 to Ai Mo Town 埃蒙小镇 on Fangjia Hutong, and Yun Er Town 云洱小镇 on Beiluoguxiang, there’s yummy Yunnan at practically every corner in Gulou.

I previously described the original Hani Gejiu restaurant as “a humble little hutong find with Yunnan posters plastered across the walls, decorative lights and Yunnanese decor throughout the restaurant” but with Chef Sue Zhou (cooking teacher, food consultant, catering provider and recipe inventor all rolled into one talented foodie) as the restaurant’s new co-owner, she’s given the restaurant concept, design and menu an entire make-over.

What was once a cute little Yunnan spot, has now blossomed in its new location to maintain its Hani minority style but in a way that’s a hundred times more stylish, detail-oriented and just gorgeous. Still your Yunnan-restaurant-next-door, but Hani just got a little more grown-up, confident and stylish.

From the restaurant’s entrance just east of the Bell Tower to its glowing interior, it’s so well put together. Where before Hani’s decor consisted of a whole lot of posters taped onto its walls, the new Hani is much better groomed. From the sturdy wooden tables to small bits of artwork painted along the walls to the lovely dishware, Hani is looking better than ever and the location is fantastic. Just off the beaten-path but still very easy to locate.

LDS Snapshots of the NEW Hani Gejiu: 

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant Re-Opens Next to the Bell Tower

Hani Gejiu Entrance by Bell Tower

Interior of Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant

Beautiful Interior Decor

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Bar Area

Bar/Drinks Area, I recommend tasting their Yunnan rice wine

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: View of Second Floor from Below

Looking up: the 2nd Floor’s loungey table area

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Map of Yunnan to highlight Hani Area

Map of Yunnan to highlight Hani Area

Since the restaurant isn’t officially opened yet with normal opening hours, Chef Sue invited our crew of foodies to a soft-run tasting last night and since I was privileged enough to be among the very first to sit down and enjoy a meal at the new Hani Gejiu, I feel it’s my duty to share and spread the word as they will be opening their doors to the public starting Monday, August 26.

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Tasting Menu

Tasting with Friends: Sample Set Menu

Chef Sue’s tasting menu features a range of her very own creations inspired by her recent travels to Yunnan learning specialty Hani minority dishes.

Taking authentic recipes, Chef Sue hand-picks the best ingredients (with regular shipments of fresh Yunnan produce delivered every week), she proudly uses only free-range chicken to cook the restaurant’s noodle broth and she makes their own organic soybean custard. Chef Sue adds her own magic touch to the menu with a variety of dishes that are quite distinguishably Yunnan, but with a twist.  For example, most Yunnan restaurants will offer Yunnan Goat Cheese served sprinkled with spices, but Chef Sue tops their Yunnan Goat Cheese with Yunnan Ham and stir-fried green peppers.

Favorites at the table included Hani Gejiu’s Cold Rice Noodle Salad with noodles made from locally grown red rice noodles, the cold tofu dish that disappeared almost instantaneously, the unique dipping sauce for the tasty and tender Hani roasted fish and chicken and her beautifully presented (and very healthy) multigrain rice which features 5 different grains to be mixed together.

LDS Snapshots of Dishes at Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant:

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Tofu Skin Mint Salad

Tofu Skin Mint Salad

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Yunnan Goat Cheese with Yunnan Ham and Green Peppers

Yunnan Goat Cheese with Yunnan Ham and Green Peppers

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Organic Soybean Custard

Organic Soybean Homemade Custard

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Cold Rice Noodle Salad

Cold Rice Noodle Salad

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Hani Roasted Chicken with Dipping Sauce

Hani Roasted Chicken with Dipping Sauce

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Deep-fried Yunnan Mushrooms

 Deep-fried Yunnan Mushrooms

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Pickled Daikon

Pickled Daikon

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Hani Fried Potato Balls

Hani Fried Potato Balls

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Hani Roasted Fish with Special Dip

Hani Roasted Fish with Special Dip

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Seasonal Greens

Seasonal Greens

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Eggs and Jasmine Flowers

Eggs and Jasmine Flowers

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Multigrain Rice Close-Up

Multigrain Rice Close-Up

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Chef Sue Zhou Introduces their Signature Multigrain Rice

Chef Sue Zhou Proudly Introduces her Signature Multigrain Rice

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Rice Noodles Soup

Rice Noodles Soup

Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant: Hani's Cooling Jelly Hawthorne Dessert

Hani’s Cooling Jelly Hawthorne Dessert

Entrance to Hani GeJiu 哈尼个旧 Yunnan Restaurant

Hani Gejiu Opens its doors to the public starting Monday, August 26th! 

Hani Gejiu Restaurant Contact Details:

  • Address: East side of Bell Tower, turn right just after you see public restrooms. 钟楼湾胡同48号(鼓楼北侧50米,钟楼东侧胡同口) See Map below

  • Tel: +86 10 6401 3318

  • Opening Hours: 11AM-10PM Daily

  • Venue available for private bookings and parties with custom created menus

  • Facebook Website: Click here. 

Hani Gejiu Map

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  • Middle 8th 中八楼: A Classic Choice for Yunnan in SLT

  • Guoyao Xiaoju 国肴小居: Nearly Extinct Tan Cuisine

  • Lan Ting: Tasty Thai & Serene Style in the Hutongs

  • The Hutong Kitchen: Seasonal Yunnan Cooking Class


12 Comments on “The Return of Hani Gejiu Yunnan Resto with Sue Zhou”

  1. 1 LumDimSum » Blog Archive BJ FOoDiEs: “Be a Buddy” Charity Dinner at Hani Gejiu » LumDimSum said at 2:50 AM on October 14th, 2013:

    […] The Return of Hani Gejiu Yunnan Resto with Sue Zhou […]

  2. 2 LumDimSum » Blog Archive BJ FOoDiEs: Building Bridges Big Smoke Charity Feast » LumDimSum said at 3:47 PM on November 11th, 2013:

    […] The Return of Hani Gejiu Yunnan Resto with Sue Zhou […]

  3. 3 LumDimSum » Blog Archive Hani Gejiu's Long Table Festival 长街宴 Celebrations » LumDimSum said at 7:37 AM on November 12th, 2013:

    […] The Return of Hani Gejiu Yunnan Resto with Sue Zhou […]

  4. 4 LumDimSum » Blog Archive Middle 8 中八楼: The Upscale Taikoo Li SLT Branch » LumDimSum said at 9:05 AM on January 27th, 2014:

    […] off-the-beaten track options tucked away down narrow hutongs in Gulou like the recently opened Hani Gejiu by Chef Sue Zhou and the classic, tried and true Dali Courtyard with its charming courtyard space perfect for […]

  5. 5 LumDimSum » Blog Archive Warm Up to Spring: JUE Market @FACE » LumDimSum said at 12:13 AM on March 21st, 2014:

    […] craft beer by Jing A Beer and Great Leap Brewing, savory bites by Two Guys and A Pie, Yunnan by Sue Zhou’s Hani Gejiu, Andy’s Craft Sausages, and delectable desserts by both Sweet Tooth Bakery and Fat Bunny […]

  6. 6 LumDimSum » Blog Archive Hani Long Table Festival Banquet at Ditan Park 地坛公园 » LumDimSum said at 11:58 PM on May 18th, 2014:

    […] Saturday, May 24th, the talented and delightful Chef Sue Zhou of Hani Gejiu will organize the very first Long Table Festival Dinner in Ditan […]

  7. 7 LumDimSum » Blog Archive Humble Yunnan: Hani GeJiu Restaurant 哈尼个旧南餐吧 » LumDimSum said at 9:18 AM on May 20th, 2014:

    […] [UPDATE: THIS VENUE HAS NOW BEEN MOVED HERE] […]

  8. 8 LumDimSum » Blog Archive Stone's Kitchen 石头私厨: Book Your Private Dinner » LumDimSum said at 1:01 PM on December 19th, 2014:

    […] and well-connected foodie friend Sue Zhou, a skilled and dedicated chef, co-restaurant owner of Hani Gejiu Yunnan restaurant and founder of creative catering and culinary consulting service suezhoudoesfood, I first dined at […]

  9. 9 LumDimSum » Blog Archive Pop-Up Beijing: LDS 1-on-1 with Glenn Schuitmann » LumDimSum said at 9:04 AM on May 31st, 2015:

    […] want to add Hani Gejiu for amazing Yunnanese food, Mosto, BBC for another cocktail experience, and the cafe scene has been […]

  10. 10 LumDimSum » Blog Archive Superwoman Sue Zhou: 2nd Annual Organic BBQ Feast » LumDimSum said at 11:58 PM on July 17th, 2015:

    […] hand in many different culinary projects including the yummy Yunnan restaurant by the Bell Tower Hani Gejiu, she’s hosts culinary cooking camps, and she’s got her own brand of catering for […]

  11. 11 LumDimSum » Blog Archive CrossFit Slash: 'Outside The Box' at Organic Farm » LumDimSum said at 7:41 PM on August 18th, 2015:

    […] hand in many different culinary projects including the yummy Yunnan restaurant by the Bell Tower Hani Gejiu, she’s hosts culinary cooking camps, and she’s got her own brand of catering for […]

  12. 12 LumDimSum » Blog Archive Hani Long Table Banquet Festival in Ditan Park » LumDimSum said at 12:42 PM on October 20th, 2015:

    […] much as we love Hani Gejiu‘s cozy little Yunnan restaurant nestled next to Beijing’s famed Bell Tower, their […]


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