Transit: Classy Sichuan in Sanlitun
Posted: February 6th, 2018 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Foodies & Dining Scene | Tags: Chengdu Mule, Fujian, huangjiu, Jiu Bar, Luodai, ma la, Meishan Old Fashioned, osmanthus rice wine, plum-infused yellow wine, renovations, Sanlitun, Sichuan, Sichuan Hakka, South China G&T, Spicy, Taikoo Li North, Transit 渡金湖, yellow wine, Zhang Mama, Zigong, 麻辣 | 1 Comment »
Transit Re-Opens with a Gorgeous New Design
At the top of my list of go-to places for upscale Chinese dining, Transit 渡金湖 has made a name for itself over the years for its quality Sichuan fare in a contemporary space and luxurious decor. While the decor is polished and pretty (a far cry from your hole-in-the-wall Sichuan digs), the fiery Sichuan fare here is legit.
First started in 2002, the original location at Gongti is no more and while it is still in the same space at Taikoo Li North Village, Transit has undergone another renovation over the past half year. And if you thought the space was gorgeous before, the new design has taken Transit up another notch.
Taking inspiration from the old mansions along the ancient tea and salt routes of Southwestern China, there is a profound elegance in the combination of traditional Chinese patterns, marble table tops, sleek and dark fittings with shiny gold trims.
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