Purple Haze Courtyard 紫苏庭

Comfort and creativity meets jazzy Thai bistro
Word to the wise: Since the restaurant is located in a Hutong, it can get chilly in cold weather. Eat here during spring or fall, when the courtyard is open and (hopefully) filled with dazzling sunlight.

Popular plate: For a creative fusion dish, try the Thai spiced beef salad with cucumber.
Set in historic surroundings, Purple Haze Courtyard is a Thai restaurant-cum-jazz bar with charm and authenticity. The menu mainly comprises of Thai dishes, but other Asian dishes and a few Western alternatives can also be enjoyed here. The excellent Pad Thai, reasonably priced curry dishes, and a surprisingly good wine list makes this a premium place for dining.

Wednesday night hosts Jazz night, meaning a new jazz band playing live every Wednesday evening after a delicious dinner. The casual vibe and close proximity to Sanlitun Bar Street makes this restaurant popular amongst party people as well as sophisticated diners.