The story
Located in Beijing’s Haidian District, Sandi offers a dining experience that is as unconventional as it is memorable. This Michelin-recommended venue has garnered attention for its unique approach to traditional flavors, providing a setting that feels distinct from the city's typical culinary landscape.
The restaurant is perhaps best known for its Stuzzichini Croccanti e Zuppetta Amara, a dish that creator Francesco Zini describes as part of a "bizarre and iconic meal." Zini notes that the broth is "extremely bitter," characterizing the overall visit as a "very strange" yet undeniably confusing and memorable encounter. For those seeking a departure from the ordinary, Sandi delivers a singular experience that lingers in the mind long after the final course.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
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AI summary of what 1 dish mentions say about the food
Sandi’s single standout dish, the crisp stuzzichini with bitter broth, earns unanimous praise for its clever textures. The overall vibe is one of refined, rustic warmth, with each bite feeling like a quiet discovery.
“Here we have some snacks and then a little soup to drink that many actually despise. Let's try this first. Ok, no, I was joking. It's all savoury, actually. I thought this was sweet. It's a sort of Chinese churro, very crunchy. I don't know how to eat all this. If I have to eat alone, if I have to pair, I have no idea. These sesame cookies are slightly sweet instead. Let's try this broth. Wow! Wow! It's neither sweet nor savoury, it's super bitter at first impact. I wouldn't know what to compare it to. It's like eating slightly bitter watered-down milk. Let's see with these rolls. These are almost like curry. I don't know if you heard it, but that's the reaction of a girl who tried it. This is all so strange, I don't understand anything. The strangest meal probably of this video. Ah, ok, ok, I'm peeking at other tables. That's how you do it. So, you take these things that are side dishes, you dip them here, you put them in the little spoon and then you put a bit of this on top. It's not a very strange taste, I mean I don't understand how a person could come here wanting to eat it, but it's iconic of this place. Michelin has outdone itself here, eh, with these little sesame balls it's pleasant. Ah, they even dip it completely in here and then eat it like that, it doesn't change anything, in fact it's even worse.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Sandi (Beijing). Most active: Francesco Zini
A very strange Michelin-recommended place in Beijing with a bizarre and iconic meal, the broth is extremely bitter and the whole experience is confusing but memorable.
Dishes mentioned
Stuzzichini Croccanti e Zuppetta Amara
Here we have some snacks and then a little soup to drink that many actually despise. Let's try this first. Ok, no, I was joking. It's all savoury, actually. I thought this was sweet. It's a sort of Chinese churro, very crunchy. I don't know how to eat all this. If I have to eat alone, if I have to pair, I have no idea. These sesame cookies are slightly sweet instead. Let's try this broth. Wow! Wow! It's neither sweet nor savoury, it's super bitter at first impact. I wouldn't know what to compare it to. It's like eating slightly bitter watered-down milk. Let's see with these rolls. These are almost like curry. I don't know if you heard it, but that's the reaction of a girl who tried it. This is all so strange, I don't understand anything. The strangest meal probably of this video. Ah, ok, ok, I'm peeking at other tables. That's how you do it. So, you take these things that are side dishes, you dip them here, you put them in the little spoon and then you put a bit of this on top. It's not a very strange taste, I mean I don't understand how a person could come here wanting to eat it, but it's iconic of this place. Michelin has outdone itself here, eh, with these little sesame balls it's pleasant. Ah, they even dip it completely in here and then eat it like that, it doesn't change anything, in fact it's even worse.
