Restaurants play a major part in defining the characteristics of a city. They reveal the diversity of the place, the pace of the nightlife and the financial health. Beijing, a metropolis that is home to 20 million people, has tens of thousands restaurants, from noodle stand on the street to Michelin star restaurant in luxury hotels; everyone can find their favorite food here.

Here are the top 10 most expensive restaurants in Beijing

No 10 Kings Joy Beijing

Location: No 2 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing

King Joy Beijing is famous for its delicate dim sum and vegetarian food. Its core concept is that healthy food promotes health and vitality.

Cost: $68.1 per person

The front gate of Kings Joy Beijing. [File photo]