[2025 Beijing Restaurant] Travel Guide for TRB Hutong (Updated Mar)

TRB Hutong, the most famous French restaurant in Beijing, was built from the ancient temples of Zhuzhu Temple and Zhizhu Temple, and is also a case of ancient building activation. In the past two days, the visiting chef of Belgium, Timothy Tynes. I tasted his craft. A five-course menu with a special combination of ingredients. For example, beef chops with chicken liver ice cream and then with lemon ginger sauce and onion strips, the main dish duck breast with red cabbage and coffee. After talking with the chef, it turned out that his mother was an Indonesian, and he also integrated the styles of different regions. Very characteristic. The chef is only waiting for two days at TRB Hutong and can take the opportunity to try it. By the way, you can visit this French restaurant located in the ancient temple.

🏯Located within the 600-year-old Songzhu Temple, east of the Forbidden City, TRB Hutong has always been a landmark for French cuisine in Beijing. The arrival of new Head Chef Lucas Garigliano has brought a revolution in taste to this Michelin-starred establishment—the sunshine of Barcelona, the rigor of Paris, and the spirit of the East collide under the ancient temple's beams, creating surprising sparks. 👨🏻‍🍳Chef Lucas, a Spanish chef with a rich resume, excels at infusing French cuisine with an Eastern soul. The appetizers are a declaration of this philosophy: Scallions envelop the richness of red pepper and almond sauce; Shaoxing rice wine subtly tempers the wildness of morels; and 5J Iberico ham is lightly adorned with cherry tomatoes, balancing saltiness and sweetness perfectly. 🍐The "Foie Gras" demonstrates even more ingenuity—the richness of Sauternes-marinated foie gras is buoyed by the sweet and sour lightness of pear sauce, a balancing act on the tongue. 🫛The "Green Pea" dish is full of surprises, showcasing the chef's fusion philosophy—the smoky flavor of char-grilled peas crashes into the smooth embrace of a 5J Iberico ham broth-steamed egg, topped with a trio of salty caviar, refreshing mint oil, and spring onion. 🦞The "Scarlet Prawn" boldly employs green curry, the spice of which, instead of masking the sweetness of the shrimp, is lifted by the earthy aroma of parsnip purée. The crispness of spring bamboo shoots intertwines with the glutinous texture of tapioca pearls, while roasted cashew nuts add a touch of richness. 🐟Seafood lovers shouldn't miss the "Golden Snapper." The charcoal fire gives the fish skin a crispy armor, while the flesh inside remains buttery and smooth. A morel stuffing and lemon pesto complete the triple play of umami. 🥩The meat-focused "M9 Wagyu Beef" is a testament to the chef's mastery of time. The 15-day dry-aged beef is infused with the mellow aroma of Shaoxing rice wine. The caramelized sweetness of black garlic sauce and the crispness of char-grilled Shanghai bok choy make for an intoxicating bite. 🌿After the main course, the "Grape Sorbet" features kiwi sorbet on a bed of green apple slices, sprinkled with pine nuts. The aroma of mint is like a gentle breeze, paving the way for the dessert. 🌷The final "Fleeting Beauty" dessert is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The sweet and sour notes of fresh berries are cradled by white chocolate flowers, while rosemary essential oil diffuses a herbal fragrance across the plate, evoking a blooming garden. 🥂The sommelier has carefully curated a wine list for the entire menu, from the classic pairing of foie gras with sweet wine to the rich harmony of Wagyu beef with red wine, each course's complexity is subtly enhanced. ✨As the sun sets and the shadows lengthen, the light softens between the pillars of the ancient temple courtyard. Chef Lucas, with the boldness he learned in the Mediterranean and the precision he honed in Paris, transforms Eastern symbols like scallions, Shaoxing rice wine, and green curry into the finishing touches on a French culinary canvas. True fusion is not simply piling up elements, but allowing each flavor to shine in its most fitting place. 📍TRB Hutong Address: No. 23, Sha Tan North Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside Zhi Zhu Temple

Deep in Shatan North Street on the west side of Beijing's central axis, there is an ancient temple called Zhizhu Temple that has been around for more than 600 years. What I never expected was that this ancient temple actually operates a Michelin-starred French restaurant. The restaurant is very well decorated. The interior is mainly gray and white, with orange flowers as embellishments, which just echoes the orange-red walls of the temple. From the huge French windows you can see the courtyard of Zhizhu Temple and the high sky of the metropolis☁ Western-style cups, plates, knives and forks, steak and caviar on the table Outside the window, you can see the unique red walls and gray tiles of Beijing, and the misty winter … Let’s just say, at that moment when we are sitting here, how many people are this B-style ahead of? ! The restaurant has a new Spanish chef, Lucas Especially good at incorporating traditional French flavors into modern creative elements👉 From appetizers, bread🍞, main course steak to the final dessert, each dish is served with different sparkling wine, champagne🍾 or red wine🍷 The presentation of the dish is also super beautiful and elegant! The most impressive 🦞 crayfish TRB's crayfish adds the delicate flavor of Shaoxing Huadiao wine, as well as the fruity aroma of orange and grapefruit, cleverly blending the flavors of the East and the West👏 A mouthful of fragrance, endless aftertaste Steak lovers must not miss TRB’s 🥩M9 Wagyu The wagyu beef from Australia is paired with porcini mushrooms, and the shape is absolutely beautiful. The wagyu beef has a rich and full taste, and the aroma is overflowing when you put it in your mouth! The overall environment of TRB Hutong is open yet private. Whether you are a couple or a small gathering of friends at the end of the year, you can find the best location and atmosphere. In addition, the perfect service, neither too fast nor too slow, allows people to enjoy life, happiness and food to their heart's content. That’s right! The Zhizhu Temple is not big, but after renovation it has been transformed into an art park hidden in the city! In addition to TRB Hutong French restaurant, there are also some galleries and art exhibitions. The giant flowers in the back hall of the temple are really photogenic! Very suitable for a date in your spare time Of course, it is more suitable for friends who travel to Beijing from other places Eat Michelin-starred Western food in a metropolitan ancient temple. You can also take photos and check in, and experience the unique hutong culture and temple culture of old Beijing.

The good luck of the New Year in the ancient temple Happy New Year at the 600-year-old temple Feeling already enveloped by luck haha ​​🥰 I felt a feast of taste buds with my girlfriends Didn't think of the romance of TRB Hutong It is the beauty of the collision of the 600-year-old Chizhu Temple and French cuisine Both elegant and full of rhyme Definitely the white moonlight of my heart Loved this New Year’s date! Take my favorite photos I also ate surprisingly delicious 😋 New chef Maxime Maziers It's a very interesting person It has introduced brand new menus The different characteristics of wine that goes with each dish The two girls drank from 5 to 11 A beautiful night of blissful tipsy The new year has to be so happy and surprising 🥰

Beijing Store Exploration | TRB Hutong 🔸 During the leisure time before the New Year, what I want most is to invite friends to have a fine meal and experience the rare winter romance in Beijing. TRB Hutong, a restaurant located in the century-old Zhizhu Temple, is the best choice. The restaurant’s new chef, Lucas Garigliano, recently introduced a new tasting menu combining seasonal ingredients, injecting a French romantic feeling into this winter in Beijing. 🔸 Several appetizers were exquisitely shaped and made with unique ingredients, marking the beginning of this culinary journey. Tuna tartare butter toast, paired with lime and yuzu pepper, the creamy aroma of butter and the fruity aroma of citrus complement each other, bringing out the ultimate sweetness of the tuna. The Truffle and Onion Tart has an even richer and fuller taste, with the rich aroma of truffle and onion lingering between the lips and teeth, leaving an endless aftertaste. 🔸 The classic French foie gras pie is served with confit hawthorn and hawthorn jam. The iconic delicate texture and delicious taste of foie gras are perfectly presented in this dish. The hawthorn, a Beijing specialty, balances the richness of the foie gras very well and brings a unique fruity aroma that is very impressive. 🔸 The combination of French oyster mousse and caviar from Yunnan is the best interpretation of the word "delicious". The combination of ham and cream sauce gives the dish a rich aroma of oil and cream, making the taste more complex and rich, which is also very wonderful. 🔸 Atlantic cod retains its tender texture when wrapped in spinach leaves. Served with white butter sauce, it enriches the flavor of the seafood ingredients. It not only retains the sweetness of the fish itself, but also brings a brand new taste experience. Spinach leaves and seasonal vegetables balance the thickness of the sauce and inject a refreshing feeling into the whole dish. 🔸 The blue lobster comes from France, and this time the chef pairs it with three flavors of sauce. The combination of Marseille fish sauce, lobster sauce and Provence red sauce is salty and fresh, so that the taste of lobster does not remain on the surface, but brings a deeper taste journey, which won praise from the audience. 🔸 Another main course, steak, is made from Australian M9 beef and paired with porcini sauce and red wine beef sauce. The beef is juicy and you can feel the aroma of the fat bursting between your lips and teeth as you chew it, making every bite extremely satisfying. 🔸 It is worth mentioning that the wine pairing for this set menu is also very thoughtful. Start with sparkling wine for the appetizer, then Chenin Blanc for the appetizer, and transition to Chardonnay and Merlot as the flavors of the dishes become stronger. Especially at the end, different desserts will be paired with vintage port or noble rot, which fits the whole menu very well and is very satisfying.

🎂 My little girl is turning 9, and we must celebrate it with a sense of ritual! This time, I took her to a French restaurant in a hutong to let her experience the diverse charm of cultural collision! 🎐 Hidden in Zhizhu Temple, TRB Hutong is a hidden gem in Beijing. Behind the ancient wooden door at the end of the hutong, the 200-year-old ancient temple and modern design are perfectly integrated, creating an indescribable sense of tranquility and mystery. 🍽️ Food is the highlight of TRB Hutong, and every dish is a feast for the eyes and taste buds. 👩‍🍳 From the sense of ritual of the pre-dinner snacks, to the taste bud journey awakened by the appetizer Gillardeau oysters, to the unique taste of beetroot and caviar, and finally ending with the various presentations of strawberries and chocolate. The waitress will professionally introduce the pairing and ingenuity of each dish, and pair it with suitable wine. While tasting, you can also enjoy touching stories. 🍽️ Several main courses are very amazing in terms of taste: 🦞 New Zealand scampi, perfectly combining freshness and deliciousness. The delicate and bouncy meat is paired with the sweetness of Yunnan carrots, and then served with a rich sauce made from scampi heads and Tahitian Bora Bora vanilla, each bite is the ultimate interpretation of the deliciousness of seafood. 🍄 The truffle feast is hidden under the foam, with celery, truffle, and local foie gras as the filling, paired with special emulsified kimchi juice. The acidity of celery, the delicacy of foie gras, and the crispness of truffle are layered, and the aroma is overflowing. 🥩 The highlight is naturally the steak. This M9 Wagyu beef from the Australian Marble Wagyu Farm is paired with a sauce made from morel mushrooms from Yunnan, and then served with slices of beef tongue and green asparagus. Each bite is the ultimate indulgence for the taste buds. The beef consommé adds a warm aftertaste to this dish. 🍓 The dessert is also very amazing. The red and white strawberries both show the deliciousness of the ingredients themselves in different styles; the Guanaja chocolate is the perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness, allowing people to feel the richness and depth of chocolate while tasting it. 🎂 The restaurant also thoughtfully prepared a cake for the little birthday girl, hoping that she will make a sweet birthday wish after this meal!

Today is my friend's birthday 🎂 We came to TRB Hutong to celebrate 🪅 They even prepared a birthday surprise, which was very thoughtful 🎁 🎉 This is a Michelin one-star Western restaurant in 2024. It's really enjoyable to dine here. And there are the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, and beautiful hutongs nearby. There are also cultural and creative performances in the temple. You can also come here to play 💖 After playing, come here to eat! 🌿 Environment Located in a temple with a history of more than 200 years - Zhizhu Temple, the environment is elegant and quiet. The decoration is exquisite and stylish, full of artistic atmosphere. Dining here is like being in a dream world, which makes people feel happy. 💕 💁‍♀️ Service The waiters are enthusiastic and thoughtful, professional and meticulous 👍 And they are familiar with every dish on the menu, and they can also tell the story of TRB and this century-old temple. 👉 M9 Wagyu High-quality M9 Wagyu, the texture is as beautiful as marble, melts in the mouth, fresh and juicy, every bite makes people intoxicated in the mellow aroma of beef 😍 👉 King prawn The big and full king prawn, the shrimp meat is fresh, sweet and firm, the taste is Q and elastic, as if dancing on the tip of the tongue, bringing a seafood feast 🦐 👉 🇫🇷 Atlantic cod The cod from the 🇫🇷 Atlantic, the meat is fresh, tender and delicate, cooked just right, retaining the original flavor of the cod, nutritious and delicious 🐟 👉 Caviar bread crab Bread crab with luxurious caviar, the delicious crab meat and caviar are perfectly blended, the taste is rich, the layers are distinct, and it is memorable. 🦀️ 🏠 Name: TRB Hutong (Songzhu Temple Store) 📍 Location: No. 23 Songzhu Temple, Shatan North Street (near May Fourth Street)