Touted by those in the know as the new restaurant quarter in Beijing, Nanxincang is an old granary whose buildings have recently been renovated and converted into art galleries and trendy new restaurants. Your best bet is to browse the area and pick the restaurant that appeals to you most – you’ll be able to choose from:

Nuage is a Vietnamese restaurant that enjoys a great location overlooking Qianhai Lake in the Houhai area. This wonderfully decorated restaurant is big – there are 5 floors, which includes a night club, and a great rooftop patio which has wonderful lake views. The dining area is warmly lit with red lamps, and some tables feature traditional Vietnamese pedicabs as seats.&n