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Red Capital Club

Red Capital Club Review

Occupying a meticulously restored courtyard home in one of Beijing's few remaining traditional neighborhoods, the Red Capital Club oozes nostalgia. Cultural Revolution memorabilia and books dating from the Great Leap Forward era adorn every nook of the small bar, while the theme of the dining room is imperial. The fancifully written menu reads like a fairy tale, with dreamily named dishes. "South of Clouds" is a Yunnan dish of fish baked over bamboo—it's said to be a favorite of a former Communist marshal. "Dream of the Red Chamber" is a fantastic eggplant dish cooked according to a recipe in the classic novel by the same name.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 66 Dongsi Jiutiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing | Map It
  • Phone: 010/6402-7150
  • Location: Dongcheng District

    Restaurant Details

  • Reservations essential.
  • Credit cards accepted.
  • No lunch.

Member Reviews

  • OliverB, from Beijing
    2/27/08

    Our experience, with a group of eight people, was unanimously BAD. We resorted to being positive by Coffee time, saying AT LEAST we had the pleasure of meeting up. at almost 900Yuan for two (almost $65 per head) including 1 BEER (that's IT), the so so, stodgy and thouroughly unexciting food came across as a complete rip-off! The courtyard is ok (seen better) and the service did its best, sharing the competence of a trained waiter between the gaggle of 5 or so, prowling aimlessly around the tables. We just moved here, but friend's who've lived here a year say it was waaay overpriced for what it was too

    Ratings details: Food: 1 | Atmosphere: 2 | Service: 2 | Value: 1
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