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From Foie Gras to Fondant: BJ FOoDiEs Charity Dinner at Bistro 108

Posted: June 8th, 2017 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Foodies & Dining Scene | Tags: Austin Malloy, Bistro 108, BJ Foodies, Charity Dinner, child war victims in Ukraine, Foie Gras, French food, Helena Rozvadovska, indulge for a cause, Troitska, Ukraine | No Comments »

Bistrot 108: Housemade Goods to Take Away

Having generated a lot of interest, my previous review of Bistro 108 features a new restaurant gem. While there are certain restaurants that appear that everyone knows about as soon as they open, there are others that seem to fly under the radar but that you get told about by the fans. This is a prime example of a recommended restaurant by fellow FOoDiEs who really know their food.

Tucked away in a strange complex just opposite the US Embassy, Bistro 108 is hospitable and cozy and the French dishes were all spot on and very reasonably priced.

Bringing together foodies from across the city, this Sunday, June 11th, the BJ FOoDiEs team is hosting their monthly charity dinner at Bistro 108 with a fantastic 3-course menu featuring their signature menu dishes.

Continue Reading » From Foie Gras to Fondant: BJ FOoDiEs Charity Dinner at Bistro 108


Indulge for a Cause: BJ FOoDiEs at Haiku by Hatsune

Posted: April 19th, 2017 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Alan Wong, Amy Roll, Andrew Shirman, BJ Foodies, Charity Dinner, Education In Sight, Education In Sight (EIS), Firecracker Chicken, Haiku, Haiku by Hatsune, Mantra Sunglasses | No Comments »

BJ FOoDiEs at Haiku by Hatsune (Block 8)

While often used as the guinea pigs during the soft opening of new restaurants, the BJ FOoDiEs group is very much in the loop when it comes to new restaurant openings and all too familiar with the pros and cons of hitting up these new restaurants in big numbers. While they tend to have forgiving expectations when it comes to service speed and efficiency, they still expect to be fed well and leaving every event feeling like they got a great meal in taste, portions and value. It is a charity event after all!

Well, this month the BJ FOoDiEs team is giving their entourage an invite to a meal at a restaurant that’s been around for over 10 years and part of a very well-known restaurant group – the playful and popular Californian-Japanese Hatsune brand that was the first to make creative, non-traditional sushi rolls in China. While many foodies may frequent Hatsune, they may never have been to Haiku before.

With a handful of branches in Shanghai and a couple in Beijing, the Haiku brand was previously a sister restaurant of the original Hatsune group. But after a few facelifts and a change in the management team, Haiku is back under the Hatsune umbrella and has combined two wonderful worlds of sushi and teppanyaki under one glorious roof.

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Raise a Glass to Sulyi’s Gangnam Tapas & Exclusive Soju Selection

Posted: October 16th, 2016 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Beyond Yakitori, BJ Foodies, Brian Germain, Charity Dinner, Cou Cou, Gangnam, Gangnam Tapas, ISIS, Kara Tepe Refugee Camp, Korean, Korean Tapas, Makguli Korean rice wine, One Pot 一锅 by SSAM, Sanlitun, soju, Soju cocktails, Soju Pairings, Sulyi, Topwin Center | 1 Comment »

Sulyi Korean Restaurant: Kimchi Pancakes

The Topwin Center continues its opening spree. Next up on the menu is Sulyi, a Korean tapas restaurant with the former chef for the Korean embassy at the helm. Sulyi means “cheers” in Korean and with what promises to be a very nice balcony area, this restaurant could become a great destination for a fun soju-fuelled night before the cold sets in.

A project that started in 2014, Sulyi sets itself apart from other Korean restaurants in Beijing by focusing on Gangnam, Korean style tapas dishes. You may have heard of Gangnam thanks to PSY’s catchy tune and even catchier dance moves, which refers to a trendy and hip district in Seoul where fashion and style is top notch. According to Sulyi’s owners, they aim to bring “Gangnam” to Beijing’s hip hood Sanlitun through Gangnam tapas and home-made ‘Makguli’ Korean rice wine in fruity flavors at 4% and a special selection of Soju sold exclusively at Sulyi.

Sulyi is located on the 3rd floor of the food-crazed Topwin Center, next to Beyond Yakitori and opposite Cou Cou, the much talked about high end hotpot offering from Xiabu Xiabu.

Continue Reading » Raise a Glass to Sulyi’s Gangnam Tapas & Exclusive Soju Selection


Cacha Cacha: Playful “Lanna” Northern Thai Cuisine

Posted: March 7th, 2016 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene, Hot Tips, Upcoming Events | Tags: Beibingyang Sorbet, BJ Foodies, Cacha Cacha, Charity Dinner, Chef Tom Samranjit, Chiang Mai, Colibri, curry, Lanna cuisine, Leo Wu, Let's Burger Plus, Northern Thai, Sanlitun Village North, Taikoo Li North, Thai food, Thai Tea, Thirst, Transit, World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders | 5 Comments »

Cacha Cacha: Nham Prik Ong - Slow Cooked Tomatoes and Minced Pork Dip with Crispy Pork Rind and Vegetables (RMB 68)

 Cacha Cacha’s Authentic Northern Thai is Giving North Sanlitun an Extra Dose of Spice!

Taikoo Li North has started to see a revival in the past 6 months. I can remember the days when Beijingers would flock to the North end of the village and were obsessed with the Colibri cupcakes. In the intervening 5 years alas, I haven’t ventured up there much. With the revitalisation of Colibri and the introduction of Cacha Cacha, alongside the long-term solid performer Transit, things are looking up.

Cacha Cacha is a Northern Thai restaurant (think Chiang Mai) and the food is by a very talented chef Tom Samranjit who boasts both an impressive and extensive culinary track record, mostly working with big name hotels in Hong Kong. Breaking free to do what he knows best, Cacha Cacha’s menu is distinctively different from other Thai restaurants in Beijing using treasured family recipes.

“We specialize in authentic Lanna (Northern Thai) cuisine by our proprietor chef Tom Samranjit. As a second generation Thai chef, Tom brings his exotic recipes inherited from his family legacy of more than 50 years.” – Leo Wu, Partner of Cacha Cacha

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BJ FOoDiEs Takes Over TRB Bites@The Courtyard

Posted: October 13th, 2015 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Best Fine Dining Restaurants Worldwide, BJ Foodies, Charity Dinner, Daxing District, Forbidden City, Ignace Lecleir, indulge for a cause, migrant school, nonprofit educational institute, Temple Restaurant Beijing (TRB), The Dandelion School, TRB Bites, TRB Bites@The Courtyard, TripAdvisor, TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice 2015 | No Comments »

TRB Bites Hosts BJ FOoDiEs October Charity Dinner

BJ FOoDiEs Takes Over TRB Bites for their October Charity Dinner

After LDS broke the shocking news this summer that Ignace Lecleir’s famed Temple Restaurant Beijing (TRB) team was taking over Brian McKenna’s suddenly closed Courtyard restaurant location on the east gate of the Forbidden City, the entire foodie community was rejoicing by the happy ending for this foodie story.

“Reinventing a venue that has played home to many legendary dining institutions, TRB Bites is a convivial refuge that we refer to as “A Casual and Modern Eatery”: where we envision our guests enjoying themselves in a relaxed and chic setting while we serve up tasty treats that are prepared with passion.” –  TRB Bites@The Courtyard

In soft opening period since early September, TRB Bites@The Courtyard is quickly making a name for itself as Beijing’s best value fine dining restaurant in the capital. After a full-on feast tasting almost ever dish listed on their menu (read all about it here), we couldn’t believe we were eating Temple quality dishes at only RMB 188/248/288 for any 3/4/5 courses (of course we went for the 5 course option).

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BJ FOoDiEs Charity Dinner @Haven in Houhai

Posted: September 7th, 2015 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Bars & Nightlife, Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: BJ Foodies, Charity Dinner, China AIDS Walk, East Shore Live Jazz Cafe, Haven, Haven Bar Beijing, Houhai, Houhai Lake, Nanluoguxiang, NLGX, roast suckling pig | No Comments »

Haven Cocktail Bar in Houhai

I’ll be the first to admit that what kept me from being the first to test of Haven was its location in Houhai. Which is really a shame because Houhai has the potential to be one of Beijing’s best escapes from the hustle and bustle of an urban metropolis. But instead, Houhai is my worst nightmare (yes, it’s worse than Nanluoguxiang) in that it’s horrendously crowded and noisy and while you’re trying to walk past people walking at the rate of a tortoise, you’re dodging e-bikes whizzing past at frightening close calls.

But what I realized when I finally did make it to Haven is that you don’t have to experience any of the chaotic stress that has consumed Houhai. With it’s location just next to East Shore Live Jazz Cafe, you can hop right into Haven, dash up those stairs and bask in the beauty of Houhai, away from the madness just below. The photo above was taken just recently and I’ve left the photo exactly as is because I really wouldn’t want it any other way. It’s stunning and speaks volumes for Haven.

Haven Cocktail Bar in Houhai Continue Reading » BJ FOoDiEs Charity Dinner @Haven in Houhai


BJ FOoDiEs Dinner: “Give the Gift of Sight” @Susu

Posted: April 20th, 2015 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: BJ Foodies, Charity Dinner, Education In Sight, Spring Menu, SuSu, Vietnamese cuisine, Yoopay | No Comments »

Susu

While the monthly BJ FOoDiEs charity group dinners are often hosted in newly-opened restaurants eager to spread the word of their new business to the foodies scene in Beijing, they’ve managed to lock in one of my all-time favorite spots to impress out-of-town guests – the stunning hutong Vietnamese restaurant Susu to host their next event on Sunday, April 26th!

Ready to show off their new Spring-inspired menu, this dinner menu features basically all my favorite Susu dishes from their Shrimp Salad, Salmon Spring Roll, La Vong fish dish and that incredible Lemongrass Tofu that will convert anyone who questions whether or not they like tofu.

With limited seating, I’d recommend booking seats in advance. After the last BJ FOoDiEs dinner at Caravan booked out in just 4 days, this Spring menu by Susu is sure to book out just as quickly!

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BJ FOoDiEs Dinner: “Empower with PIM” @Caravan

Posted: March 17th, 2015 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Badr Benjelloun, Beijing Daze, BJ Foodies, Brazilian Embassy, Caravan, CBD, Charity Dinner, Chicken Tagine, CityWeekend, Cuju, Cuju Beijing, Duck Étouffée, Jasmine Lau, Moroccan, Philanthropy in Motion (PIM), PIM, Ritan Park, rum, SmartBeijing | 1 Comment »

Caravan by CityWeekend

CityWeekend is equally as excited about Badr’s New Joint Caravan

Beijing personality Badr Benjelloun of Beijing Daze has had great success with his first restaurant venture, a hidden little Moroccan Rummery and Sports Bar called Cuju, and now we’re delighted that he’s recently opened his second restaurant branch called Caravan (next to the Brazilian embassy in the Ritan area of the CBD).

Praised by both CityWeekend and SmartBeijing for serving tasty home-style Moroccan food and drinks, BJ FOoDiEs gang will be hosting their next big feast at Caravan this Sunday, March 22ndfrom 7:30PM-9:30PM.

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