Xinrongji

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Xin Rong Ji 新荣记 was the first Chinese restaurant in mainland China to achieve the highest and most prestigious 3 Michelin stars. The restaurant has 3 types of menus: Standard Tasting Menu Classic Set ¥1880, Pescatarian Tasting Menu ¥3680 (no seafood), and Indulgence Set ¥4520. The price does not include 15% service charge. I chose the last set with a total of 16 steps from the appetizer to dessert. Since its first opening in 1995, Xin Rong Ji has become a giant with many branches of the store achieving Michelin stars, such as in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Hong Kong. One of the locations of this restaurant - Beijing, which is also the restaurant I ate at today, even holds the highest 3 Michelin stars, the first Chinese restaurant in mainland China to achieve this feat. However, unusually for a restaurant chain of such stature, there is no English website, no online menu, and all reservations must be made by phone. Fortunately, the staff at the Four Seasons Hotel where I stayed helped me solve this problem. The restaurant is located off the lobby of a super modern office building that was built a few years ago. The relatively simple entrance would be a bit out of place in the large space - a casual observer might think it belongs to a cafe. However, stepping through the open door, my sister and I stepped into a large space with high ceilings decorated in a modern Chinese style. Two open kitchens occupy the center of the room, with dozens of tables placed in the middle and around the restaurant. The place can probably hold hundreds of people at full capacity, yet the restaurant will always only serve about a third of its capacity to ensure quality and speed of service, so don't hurry to indicate that the restaurant is unpopular or empty. Walk-in customers without a reservation are not allowed to sit. My dinner cost around ¥5000 after service charge per person – certainly not an affordable meal, even by Western standards. My menu included wine pairings. The quality of the wines was particularly good – a Chinese red wine was surprisingly good. The service throughout the evening was quite good, but the one downside was that the dishes came out too quickly, especially at the beginning of the dinner. Oddly enough, this was very similar to what happened at our dinner the day before at King’s Joy. Both restaurants have 3 Michelin stars, which made me even more suspicious that the problem was with me and not them. After I asked the kitchen to slow down a bit, they did so for the rest of the meal and even offered me a short pause afterwards before serving the next dish. The highlight of the evening for me was the Mantis shrimp with amber wine sauce. The shrimp was prepared quite nicely, perhaps blanched – it was not overcooked. The sauce was excellent, full of flavor, sweet, a little umami and a touch of wine. According to Michelin, what sets this Xin Rong Ji branch in Beijing apart from other places (which are not 3 stars) is the Peking duck. So I was really looking forward to it even though I am not a big fan of duck. It is no exaggeration to say that this is the best Peking duck I have ever had. Delicious fried buns, delicious plum sauce, delicious sliced ​​duck that was not too greasy – a perfect combination! The fish ball soup, yellow croaker and Chinese amber wine were another highlight – the fish balls were beautifully cooked. The chilled dessert that came with sorghum, ice cream and grapefruit was quite delicious. The fragrant mango and the sour and chewy grapefruit pieces made for a great contrast. Overall, this was the best Chinese meal I have had in China so far. The dishes were flavorful and delicate, with excellent sauces, broths and presentation. There was also a remarkable consistency throughout, with all the dishes being of the same high quality. ¥4922 / 1 person ~ 17.3 million VND (US$680)

My first time in a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The service is so good. I paid rmb 1000. You have to pay deposit first, i got a china friend to call them to make a dinner reservation and then add them on wechat to pay deposit of 1300. 1. I told the waitress that i did not eat lunch. She brought up biscuits and a lava bun for me. 2. They also gave me 2 boxes of biscuit to take away. I ordered the Rong roll, where they put vermicelli in the peking duck wrap. The peking duck itself comes with caviar, it’s too rich for 1 person. Its a 28 day old baby duck. The 椒盐鸭架 is too oily. I also ordered a duck stew with fish maw and taro, which is just a nice bowl of soup.

Michelin three starred restaurants offer nothing short of exceptional dining experiences, with every dish being nothing short of exceptional. However, I can’t help but feel a sense of disappointment that we can’t try more dishes. The service and overall experience are top-notch.

Elevated Chinese dining at its finest! Exquisite dishes that showcase fine dining Chinese style. The food was truly delicious - a highlight. We ordered 7 dishes and all turner out to be good. A great spot for special occasions or when you want to indulge in high-end Chinese cuisine.

First time here at Xin Rong Ji, 3 Michelin star restaurants 6 year in a row from 2020. I have 9-course experience with few appetizers. It’s beautifully orchestrated journey showcasing the purity and fresh ingredients, precision of the cook and respect for the deep culinary heritage. For any food lover visiting Beijing, Xin Rong Ji is unforgettable experience.