TRB Temple Restaurant Beijing

TRB Temple Restaurant Beijing is situated in an ancient temple grounds that has, over a history of 600 years, housed Buddhist luminaries, an imperial printing workshop, and, post Communist revolution, a television factory. The complex was until recently in ruins; but it has now been renovated and includes this fine-dining European-cuisine restaurant and a luxury boutique hotel, also named The Temple. Expect to be served everything from foie gras to escargot here, with amuse bouche between courses. An impressive wine list adds to the experience. While a la carte is pricey, a more reasonable tasting menu delivers four courses for 458RMB ($75). For those on an even tighter budget the weekend brunch – with five courses for 298RMB or eight courses for 368RMB -- is a steal. After the meal make sure to have a stroll around the spectacular former temple grounds.