As winter begins to tighten its grip on the capital there's no better way to fight the chill than by “chillying” up with some spicy Asian cuisine. We've rounded up some of the best Thai restaurants in Beijing.

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Purple Haze View In Map
The name describes the decor with astounding accuracy; everything is...well just very purple, although there is some imperial Emperor yellow thrown in for variety. This is really one of the best Thai restaurants in town in all respects. The Satay Gai is sumptuously tender and the Thai yellow beef curry is highly recommended. Service is generally good and the mood and ambience is intimate and tranquil (depending on your fellow eaters of course). The space also features free wireless internet and a small library which are popular during the afternoons.

Add: 55 Xingfu Yicun, opposite North gate of Workers' Stadium, Beijing
地址: 北京市幸福一村55号, 工体北门正对面
Tel: 010 6413 0899
Opening hours: 11:00-23:00
Price: 300 RMB
Web: www.purplehaze.com.cn

Serve the people View In Map
Set in the heart of Sanlitun’s diplomatic quarter this restaurant is always popular with the expatriate crowd. Although the food is not quite up to Purple Haze's standards, the summer terrace and service with a smile makes up for it. The pad Thai is worth a try as well as the spicy red beef curry, although make sure you have plenty of rice to soak up the nose-run inducing spicy chilly broth. Be sure to book ahead to guarantee your spot.

Add: 1 Sanlitun Xiwujie, Chaoyang District, Beijing
地址: 北京市朝阳区三里屯西五街一号
Tel：010 8454 4580
Opening hours: 10:30-22:30
Price: 200-299 RMB

Very Siam View In Map
The sculpted elephants and reclining Buddha's make for a unique, if slightly tacky dining experience. They have gone to a lot of effort with the décor, including fish filled mini aquariums, which in the end creates a very warm and colourful environment. With three Thai chefs and Thai wait staff the food is excellently executed. Pad Thai and Satay are both excellent and the Thai green curry is just delicious. They also serve freshly squeezed fruit juices which are a perfect accompaniment to the spice infused Thai dishes.

Add: A10 Xinyuan Xili Dongjie, north west of Yuyang Hotel, Chaoyang District, Beijing
地址: 北京市朝阳区新源西里东街 A 10 号, 渔阳饭店正门西北角
Tel: 010 8451 0031
Price: 300 RMB
Web: www.verysiam.com

Patara View In Map
Boasting branches in some of the world’s most culturally rich capitals, this chain now has a firm foothold in Beijing. Set on the 6th floor of Jinbao Place where the likes of Gucci, Burberry and Canelli are the norm, you get a sense of who this place is catering to. Their current promotion offers a 100 RMB voucher for every 1000 RMB spent; hardly worth it one might think, but the food is exceptional, offering set menus starting at 280 RMB per person. There is also a separate vegetarian menu and a whole range of personally handcrafted cocktails. Check the web-site for further details.

Add: 6th floor, Jinbao Place, 88 Jinbao Jie, Beijing
地址: 北京市金宝街88号, 金宝汇
Tel: 010 8522 1678
Opening hours: Lunch 11:00-14:30, dinner 17:30-22:00
Price: 400RMB+
Web: www.patarabeijing.com

Laburnum View In Map
Situated in Gongti clubbers paradise and offering cocktails to die for, this is one place that has got it right. Although this is a much more affordable place than the aforementioned Patara, there is not a marked drop in food quality. The shrimp/chicken/eel Thai-style kebabs (49 RMB) are jaw-droopingly good. Service is generally attentive, although this may vary depending on the time of your dining. The menu is quite varied and offers non Thai dishes as well, so be sure to double check the menu before ordering.

Add: Worker’s Stadium West Gate, Chaoyang District, Beijing
地址: 北京市朝阳区工体西门
Tel: 010 6652 9999
Opening hours: 11:00-3:00
Price: 200 RMB

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