CHAOYANG DISTRICT. New Orleans comes to Beijing with this original Cajun-Creole eatery. Traditional Louisiana favorites such as gumbo and jambalaya are served up with spicy acompaniments. The Big Easy offers a so-called "Gospel Brunch" on the weekends with Cajun dishes, a champagne option and Gospel and R & B live music. Only in China!

CHAOYANG DISTRICT. A modest diner gaining repute in Beijing for its steaks, which are some of the best in the capital. Try the filet mignon or the pork chops. Salads are fresh and the desserts are homemade. Chef Too does a great Sunday brunch too and is popular with expats.

CHAOYANG DISTRICT. Family-friendly American-style diner with sports on a big screen indoors and a sunny patio outdoors. Beef tenderloin and rib-eye steaks are recommended, as are seafood risotto and the baked brie appetizer. Eudora Staion also offers Budweiser on tap.

A must for homesick Westerners who are craving authentic American meals and atmosphere. It's all here: Philadelphia cheesecake, blueberry pancakes, hamburgers, fries, pizza and more. In 2007, "That's Bejing" readers awarded Grandma's Kitchen as Best Brunch and Best Family Meal.

DONGCHENG DISTRICT. Hutong Pizza offers great pizzas of course, but it's also a popular diner for other Western fast food fetishes, such as jacket potatoes, Caesar salad and cheeseburgers. The pizzas are thin and crispy, with a full menu to choose from. Ingredients include blue cheese, chicken curry, artichokes, olives, capers, tofu and much more.