New Restaurant at Beijing's Opposite House Celebrates Chinese Culinary Favorites

Jing Yaa Tang is a Swire Hotels' collaboration with London-based and internationally-recognized restaurateur Alan Yau as lead designer and concept consultant. Since announcing his presence with Wagamama in 1992, Alan has demonstrated his versatility as a restaurateur by alternating his focus between further egalitarian fast casual concepts, in Busaba Eathai and Cha Cha Moon, and establishing high-end dining brands in Hakkasan and Yauatcha. Jing Yaa Tang marks his first entry into Beijing and Mainland China.

Jing Yaa Tang will introduce a selection of Beijing roast duck dishes, simply prepared and expertly executed. The menu will include Chinese regional favorites such as authentic Kung Pao Chicken and Dandan Noodle recipes. Jing Yaa Tang utilizes the best ingredients sourced in the region and is MSG free. The menu at Jing Yaa Tang will range from approx. USD $18 per person for lunch and approx. USD $64-96 per person for dinner.

The 155-seat restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, is set within a striking contemporary Chinoiserie theatrical style design. The interior opens into a central social dining space or “Tang” taken from the literal Chinese translation of hall. Interior design accents reveal layers of dark lacquer application with plum and burnt orange detailing and ornamental highlights to capture and intrigue. Elevated dining viewing platforms run parallel on each side of the central area replicating theater itself with intimate private dining booths positioned in each adjacent corner. A communal table to share snacks, a central bar and a scene setting duck oven command a center stage. Jing Yaa Tang's tableware is sourced from JIA Inc. JIA is the pronunciation of ‘home' in Chinese. With ‘home' as the focus of design, JIA fuses the Eastern culture with the west to create the modern language of Chinese contemporary design. Two collections-Family Belongings Hulu Dinnerware and Rice Dinnerware will be used at Jing Yaa Tang.

“The partnership with Alan Yau is exciting for us in terms of reputation and combining creative and operational expertise, to create a new destination restaurant for Beijing. We believe our signature of classic Beijing roast duck utilizing traditional cooking techniques will be well received by guests and local Beijing residents,” said Brian Williams, managing director of Swire Hotels.

Alan Yau comments, “We have sought to create a concept at Jing Yaa Tang which references early pioneer travel and Beijing's industrial heritage yet looks forward to reflect the tastes of modern China in a theatrical setting. The exposed brickwork and glossed lacquered wall application throughout highlights an interior space which is elegant, stylish and surprising. The appetizing culinary delivery at Jing Yaa Tang's epicenter will deliver a highly memorable and sociable experience for diners.”

Li Dong is the Chef de Cuisine of Jing Yaa Tang. Originally from Beijing, Li Dong's 20 plus years of experience includes his early training and cooking in different Chinese cuisines and most recently at the Horizon restaurant in Kerry Centre Beijing. Li Dong's passion lies in making authentic Chinese local dishes from different regions.

Opening hours: noon to 10:30 p.m.
Telephone: +86 10 6417 6688

More information: www.theoppositehouse.com