Best Bites of Beijing (July 8-14)

The newly opened CouCou in Beijing offers hotpot and tea culture elements in the medium to high end range. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Eat hotpot to beat the heat

Although it is not hot pot season, the opening of Xiabu Xiabu's sibling, CouCou, has generated much buzz among Beijing's foodies.

Located in Sanlitun, Coucou is the first of its kind under the giant restaurant chain, offering an elevated experience that may offset the risk of ruining your makeup.

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