Experts' Choice Award Cafe Sambal
What the experts agree on
Cafe Sambal's converted courtyard setting and relaxed vibe match its standout Malaysian cuisine—think mango rolls and bold sambal flavors in an intentionally eclectic, vintage-filled space that feels refreshingly unpretentious for chic Beijing.
“Tucked away in a cozy traditional courtyard house, this mainstay of Beijing's international dining scene offers some of the city's best Southeast Asian flavors.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "Sambal embraces and surpasses all the clichés of a chic Beijing eatery." Full review
BlackBook "Intentionally disarranged vintage design enlivens home-style Malay gem. Mango rolls and mojitos make a surprisingly potent complement."
Time Out "For fine food in totally laidback surroundings, you can’t beat Café Sambal." Full review
Lonely Planet "This cool Malaysian restaurant located off Jiugulou Dajie is in a cleverly converted courtyard house at the entrance to Doufuchi Hutong." Full review
