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It took seven years for Melbourne-born restaurateur Michelle Garnaut
(owner and founder of the legendary M on the Fringe in Hong Kong
and Shanghai’s most popular restaurant M on the Bund) to make
Capital M a reality. The results appear to have been well worth the
effort.
Housed in a traditional building at the entrance to Beijing’s historic
Qianmen Street, its location could hardly be more prestigious.
Thankfully the designers of the space have been clever to adapt the
interior to its surroundings, and Capital M exudes a stately
confidence; a glamorous yet understated style very different from the
ultra-chic pink and black hues of M on the Bund or the relaxing, rustic
shades of M at the Fringe. A black and white parquet floor runs
through the bar and dining rooms, setting off the bold mural that
decorates the back wall. The north-facing windows afford superb
views of Zhengyanmen and Tiananmen Square, while open fires
punctuate both the bar and the main dining room – a stylish addition
with added appeal as the city plunges into winter.
Dinner at Capital M is, therefore, something of an event, and any meal
here should be preceded by an expertly-made cocktail in the bar
overlooking the Square. M could easily be pretentious but, like its
Australian proprietor, it has a frivolous, down-to-earth side. The menu,
grounded in seasonal tastes, will change every few months. The twice-
cooked pigeon with boudin noir and Harissa (¥112) is tender, well
presented and satisfyingly crispy on the outside. The dish even
comes with a finger bowl so you don’t feel uncouth gnawing on the
bones to get to every last delicious mouthful. Of the main courses, the
most popular item has proved to be the crispy suckling pig, done with
roasted root vegetables and apple sauce. The pig comes almost
Chinese style, with a substantial layer of fat cushioning the meat and
top layer of crispy skin, but it’s good and juicy as a result. However,
while the starter portion of soup is on the small (if sensible) side, the
slow-baked, salt-encased leg of lamb with smashed yams, sautéed
spinach and sweet glazed shallots has the opposite problem.
Our favorite appetizer was the tortelli with pumpkin, ricotta and
mustard fruits (¥98), served with crispy sage and butter sauce with
hints of citrus. The hothouse-smoked salmon served with sautéed
spinach and an organic poached egg (¥248), while certainly healthy,
was a little bland. The risotto with mushrooms, mascarpone and rocket
(¥188) had a much richer flavor and is a good choice for a chilly night.
After the view, the most impressive thing about M is the grand dessert
platter (¥108/person). The two tiers of sweets include an outstanding
crème brulee and a large slice of M’s famous pavlova, deliciously
accentuated with passion fruit sauce. A wonderful place for a cocktail,
special dinner or even Sunday brunch, Capital M is quite simply a
treat from start to finish
Cuisine: Contemporary
Address: 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen),
Chongwen District, Beijing
Chinese Address: 北京市崇文区前门步行街2号3层
Hours: Daily 11am-midnight (bar is open from noon-1am weekdays,
Sunday brunch 11.30am-5pm)
Phone: 010-6702-2727
Transportation:
By Taxi: Walk from the drop off points at Meishi Jie, Qianmen Dong Lu
and Qianmen Dong Dajie, towards Qianmen Pedestrian Street.
By Car: Apporach Qianmen Dong Lu from Zhoushikou Dong Dajie
(Qianmen Dong Lu is one way only!). Turn left at the frist traffic light
for the car park (the last gate on the let).
By Foot: Walk through Tiananmen Square, through the two Towers
and onto Qianmen Pedestrian Street.
Capital M is located on the top floor of the first building on the left
(with the gate behind you). The Entrance is located on the west side,
near the car park.
Date Opened: September 2009
English Menu available
Price More than Y400 per couple
Website: www.capital-m-beijing.com
(owner and founder of the legendary M on the Fringe in Hong Kong
and Shanghai’s most popular restaurant M on the Bund) to make
Capital M a reality. The results appear to have been well worth the
effort.
Housed in a traditional building at the entrance to Beijing’s historic
Qianmen Street, its location could hardly be more prestigious.
Thankfully the designers of the space have been clever to adapt the
interior to its surroundings, and Capital M exudes a stately
confidence; a glamorous yet understated style very different from the
ultra-chic pink and black hues of M on the Bund or the relaxing, rustic
shades of M at the Fringe. A black and white parquet floor runs
through the bar and dining rooms, setting off the bold mural that
decorates the back wall. The north-facing windows afford superb
views of Zhengyanmen and Tiananmen Square, while open fires
punctuate both the bar and the main dining room – a stylish addition
with added appeal as the city plunges into winter.
Dinner at Capital M is, therefore, something of an event, and any meal
here should be preceded by an expertly-made cocktail in the bar
overlooking the Square. M could easily be pretentious but, like its
Australian proprietor, it has a frivolous, down-to-earth side. The menu,
grounded in seasonal tastes, will change every few months. The twice-
cooked pigeon with boudin noir and Harissa (¥112) is tender, well
presented and satisfyingly crispy on the outside. The dish even
comes with a finger bowl so you don’t feel uncouth gnawing on the
bones to get to every last delicious mouthful. Of the main courses, the
most popular item has proved to be the crispy suckling pig, done with
roasted root vegetables and apple sauce. The pig comes almost
Chinese style, with a substantial layer of fat cushioning the meat and
top layer of crispy skin, but it’s good and juicy as a result. However,
while the starter portion of soup is on the small (if sensible) side, the
slow-baked, salt-encased leg of lamb with smashed yams, sautéed
spinach and sweet glazed shallots has the opposite problem.
Our favorite appetizer was the tortelli with pumpkin, ricotta and
mustard fruits (¥98), served with crispy sage and butter sauce with
hints of citrus. The hothouse-smoked salmon served with sautéed
spinach and an organic poached egg (¥248), while certainly healthy,
was a little bland. The risotto with mushrooms, mascarpone and rocket
(¥188) had a much richer flavor and is a good choice for a chilly night.
After the view, the most impressive thing about M is the grand dessert
platter (¥108/person). The two tiers of sweets include an outstanding
crème brulee and a large slice of M’s famous pavlova, deliciously
accentuated with passion fruit sauce. A wonderful place for a cocktail,
special dinner or even Sunday brunch, Capital M is quite simply a
treat from start to finish
Cuisine: Contemporary
Address: 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen),
Chongwen District, Beijing
Chinese Address: 北京市崇文区前门步行街2号3层
Hours: Daily 11am-midnight (bar is open from noon-1am weekdays,
Sunday brunch 11.30am-5pm)
Phone: 010-6702-2727
Transportation:
By Taxi: Walk from the drop off points at Meishi Jie, Qianmen Dong Lu
and Qianmen Dong Dajie, towards Qianmen Pedestrian Street.
By Car: Apporach Qianmen Dong Lu from Zhoushikou Dong Dajie
(Qianmen Dong Lu is one way only!). Turn left at the frist traffic light
for the car park (the last gate on the let).
By Foot: Walk through Tiananmen Square, through the two Towers
and onto Qianmen Pedestrian Street.
Capital M is located on the top floor of the first building on the left
(with the gate behind you). The Entrance is located on the west side,
near the car park.
Date Opened: September 2009
English Menu available
Price More than Y400 per couple
Website: www.capital-m-beijing.com
| Capital M - Beijing Dining - 北京前门M西餐厅 |
Capital M西餐厅: 前门这条拥有逾600年历史的古街重建后多了几分洋味，豁然开朗的街道把前门楼也映衬的更加高大了，要
是觉得从下往上看不过瘾，那就到来Capital M西餐厅里坐一坐，露台对面的城门楼保证让你仔仔细细看个过瘾。而这里的景色
远远不止眼前的前门楼这么简单，与紫禁城也是咫尺之隔，你只需对着面前的西式菜肴动动刀叉，一抬头北京的历史与摩登就全
都在你眼下了。
是觉得从下往上看不过瘾，那就到来Capital M西餐厅里坐一坐，露台对面的城门楼保证让你仔仔细细看个过瘾。而这里的景色
远远不止眼前的前门楼这么简单，与紫禁城也是咫尺之隔，你只需对着面前的西式菜肴动动刀叉，一抬头北京的历史与摩登就全
都在你眼下了。
| 北京前门M餐厅 (Capital M) |
前门M餐厅（Capital M）
地址：北京市崇文区前门步行街2号3层
电话：010-6702 2727
营业时间: 午餐10：30—17：00 晚餐18：00—22：30
人均消费：300 元
行车路线: 地铁2号线前门站
地址：北京市崇文区前门步行街2号3层
电话：010-6702 2727
营业时间: 午餐10：30—17：00 晚餐18：00—22：30
人均消费：300 元
行车路线: 地铁2号线前门站
Capital M 环境一览
导语：1989 年，澳籍名厨Michelle Garnaut在香港中环开了M at the Fringe，这是当时中环最早的独立高级餐厅之一，1999
年Michelle 在上海外滩五号开设了黄浦江畔第一家独立高级西餐厅M on the Bund，在另一个十年后的2009 年，第三家“M”号餐
厅登陆北京，这家位于前门的Capital M 在露台上可凝视天安门、正阳门及前门的宏伟景色，很好地将京城历史积淀与摩登美食
合二为一。
年Michelle 在上海外滩五号开设了黄浦江畔第一家独立高级西餐厅M on the Bund，在另一个十年后的2009 年，第三家“M”号餐
厅登陆北京，这家位于前门的Capital M 在露台上可凝视天安门、正阳门及前门的宏伟景色，很好地将京城历史积淀与摩登美食
合二为一。
露台可以感受北京古老的文化气息
自从听闻米氏餐饮集团打算进军北京，就开始翘首以待其正式开业的那天。可每每得到的回复不是“正在选 址，Location，
location，location！”便是“还在装修，前门大街位置虽然不错，但装修验收也更为严格。”好容易等到试营业了，这 下轮到菜
单，始终处于调整的状态中。心急如我者，忍不住越俎代庖建议：“不如将上海M on the Bund 的菜单照搬过来便是，经过十年
时间和挑剔食客的检验，差不到哪里去啦。”创始人Michelle却有着自己的解释： “我们需要根据北京本地的蔬菜、水果及坚果制
定Capital M的菜单，当然啦，人见人爱的香烤脆皮乳猪、米氏蛋白饼永远名列其上。”
终于，一切准备就绪。 一间主餐室、一间能安排4 张长桌的包间、一间更具随意感的纯银餐室、两个露台，再加上一个酒吧，
细致全面的划分充分显示出一间独立餐厅在布局上的自如。贯穿整间餐厅始终的，是一幅 着色浓烈的壁画“Journey”，原型来自
16 世纪一幅关乎中国河流的古典油画，Michelle 对其一见钟情，便邀请奥地利画家MichaelCartwright 将其成就为Capital M 的
标志性装饰，一条四季更替的河流。
这种浓墨重彩的运用在订餐卡、明信片系列，甚至在名片上都得到了体现。交换名片时，Michelle 掏出一把印有自己名字、风格
一致，题图风景却不同的名片：“嗨，LULU，我觉得每张名片都很美，不知道该给你哪张，不如你挑张你自己最喜欢的吧。”
location，location！”便是“还在装修，前门大街位置虽然不错，但装修验收也更为严格。”好容易等到试营业了，这 下轮到菜
单，始终处于调整的状态中。心急如我者，忍不住越俎代庖建议：“不如将上海M on the Bund 的菜单照搬过来便是，经过十年
时间和挑剔食客的检验，差不到哪里去啦。”创始人Michelle却有着自己的解释： “我们需要根据北京本地的蔬菜、水果及坚果制
定Capital M的菜单，当然啦，人见人爱的香烤脆皮乳猪、米氏蛋白饼永远名列其上。”
终于，一切准备就绪。 一间主餐室、一间能安排4 张长桌的包间、一间更具随意感的纯银餐室、两个露台，再加上一个酒吧，
细致全面的划分充分显示出一间独立餐厅在布局上的自如。贯穿整间餐厅始终的，是一幅 着色浓烈的壁画“Journey”，原型来自
16 世纪一幅关乎中国河流的古典油画，Michelle 对其一见钟情，便邀请奥地利画家MichaelCartwright 将其成就为Capital M 的
标志性装饰，一条四季更替的河流。
这种浓墨重彩的运用在订餐卡、明信片系列，甚至在名片上都得到了体现。交换名片时，Michelle 掏出一把印有自己名字、风格
一致，题图风景却不同的名片：“嗨，LULU，我觉得每张名片都很美，不知道该给你哪张，不如你挑张你自己最喜欢的吧。”
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对应于软装饰的浓重，硬装修无疑需以轻盈感与之平衡。Capital M 在整体设计时使用了大量东方元素(这自然与其地理位置不无
关系)，譬如吊顶上层层叠叠的“牡丹花“”、祥云”，色调却很素雅，不然置身其中，难免会有拘束 感；而金属质感的圆柱、欧式
壁炉等装置则带来了几分现代西式风。东西方元素就这样看似随意地，搭了一下，令人可以彻底放松，尽情享受接下来流动的盛
筵。 餐厅最特别之处是贯穿整个墙壁的名为“Journey”的中国河流古典油画，作为Capital M 的标志性装饰，这条四季更替的河
流代表了餐厅的繁华昌盛。
与香港M at the Fringe 和上海M on the Bund 一样， 北京的Capital M提供的是“简单高品质”的现代欧陆菜。也就是说，用简单
的食材缔造高品质的菜肴。你也许永远不会在Capital M 的菜单上找到那些需要长途跋涉才能抵京的食材，在Michelle 看来，那
太不自然了。如果可以，他们会尽可能地采用北京当地的、时令的食材，以确保菜式的新鲜和美味。而菜单中的黑鱼子酱、松
露、猪肉、鸽子、鸭禽等等也 都是来自中国大陆。同时，在菜品的摆盘上，也不会一味地追求繁复，而是在漂亮的基础上，还
以食材的自然呈现方式。这种对食物的理解，深得我心。
最后自然不能漏掉餐厅的美景。毕竟，寻寻觅觅那么久才敲定前门大街这个位置，没有独到的特色未免也太说不过去了。当壮美
的天安门、正阳门和前门依次入眼时，你会发自内心地慨叹，那才是与皇都匹配的佐餐风景。
关系)，譬如吊顶上层层叠叠的“牡丹花“”、祥云”，色调却很素雅，不然置身其中，难免会有拘束 感；而金属质感的圆柱、欧式
壁炉等装置则带来了几分现代西式风。东西方元素就这样看似随意地，搭了一下，令人可以彻底放松，尽情享受接下来流动的盛
筵。 餐厅最特别之处是贯穿整个墙壁的名为“Journey”的中国河流古典油画，作为Capital M 的标志性装饰，这条四季更替的河
流代表了餐厅的繁华昌盛。
与香港M at the Fringe 和上海M on the Bund 一样， 北京的Capital M提供的是“简单高品质”的现代欧陆菜。也就是说，用简单
的食材缔造高品质的菜肴。你也许永远不会在Capital M 的菜单上找到那些需要长途跋涉才能抵京的食材，在Michelle 看来，那
太不自然了。如果可以，他们会尽可能地采用北京当地的、时令的食材，以确保菜式的新鲜和美味。而菜单中的黑鱼子酱、松
露、猪肉、鸽子、鸭禽等等也 都是来自中国大陆。同时，在菜品的摆盘上，也不会一味地追求繁复，而是在漂亮的基础上，还
以食材的自然呈现方式。这种对食物的理解，深得我心。
最后自然不能漏掉餐厅的美景。毕竟，寻寻觅觅那么久才敲定前门大街这个位置，没有独到的特色未免也太说不过去了。当壮美
的天安门、正阳门和前门依次入眼时，你会发自内心地慨叹，那才是与皇都匹配的佐餐风景。
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北京前门M餐厅 电子地图
Capital M's lounge area
M's signature pavlova dessert
Location Map of Capital M Restaurant, Beijing
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