Let’s face it, the thought of cooking an entire Thanksgiving meal in a tiny Chinese kitchen isn’t the most appealing idea. The fact that I’d have to bend time and space to accommodate the bird, let alone the trimmings, into my shoe box-sized oven is enough to make me carve my brains out. With that in mind why not gather your family and friends together and celebrate Thanksgiving Day this November 27 by going to any of these amazing locations who have made it their duty to provide you the best roast turkey and trimmings this side of the Pacific:

We Celebrate Thanksgiving
It’s an all American gathering at Tim’s as they laden their tables with cornbread stuffed turkeys, green bean casserole, sweet corn soufflé, and pie flavors of pumpkin or apple. RMB 198, 178 (before 4pm). 11am. Tims Texas Bar-B-Q

Thanksgiving America Style
If stuffing your face full with turkey sandwiches and swishing it all down with a few pints then come to Slow Boat and hit all those sweet comfort food spots that have been clawing at your stomach all year. 5pm. Slow Boat Brewing Taproom

Aroma Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet
Traditional flavors ooze from Aroma as they serve up roast turkey, cranberry compote, and a swathe of fresh pumpkin and corn dishes. RMB 638 + 15 percent. 6pm. Aroma

Thanksgiving Buffet
Roasted whole tom turkey carved to perfection will be plated alongside pineapple-glazed gammon with cherries and a lush roasted rib-eye. RMB 348 + 15 percent. 6pm. East 33

Thanksgiving at Feast
Bring friends and family over to Feast and tuck in to their gourmet turkey with chestnut and herbed bread stuffing; cranberry, fig, and Pinot noir chutney, and a decadent pecan pie to finish. RMB 208 + 15 percent. 5pm. Feast (Food by EAST)

Brickyard Thanksgiving Package
Private transfers to and from Beijing for two persons with a traditional Thanksgiving feast set up inside a superior Great Wall overlooking queen room, what more could one be thankful for? RMB 2,388. 3pm. The Brickyard Inn and Retreat Center at Mutianyu Great Wall

The Schoolhouse Traditional American Thanksgiving Served at The Brickyard Retreat
Share in a traditional feast and give thanks under the majestic Great Wall. Live jazz music played all night and a kids room set up ensure everyone gets to enjoy the moment. RMB 388. 5pm. The Brickyard Inn and Retreat Center at Mutianyu Great Wall 

Celebrate Thanksgiving at BLD Café
Delicious home-cooked turkey available onsite will remind many Americans of home, as well as the opportunity to chow down on a buffet featuring many of the classic side dishes. RMB 298. 5.30pm. BLD Café 

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Windy City Ballroom
Free-flow ice tea will accompany your slow roasted porcini buttered turkey, marshmallow yams, mushroom tartlets, and more. Reserve now and ensure you and your party get the best seats in the house. RMB 218. 11am. Windy City Ballroom

Thanksgiving Dinner
Don’t feel homesick this Thanksgiving, come to the Conrad Hotel and settle in for a night of juicy turkey, cranberry sauce, gravy, and homemade styled pumpkin pie. RMB 358 + 15 percent. 6pm. Conrad Hotel Beijing 

Thanksgiving Buffet Feast
A buffet of lavish proportions will be at your fingertips (or is that your fork tips?) Free flow house wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks will keep the party well satiated. RMB 528 (family) RMB 298 (person). 6pm. Swissotel Beijing 

Thanksgiving Day Buffet Lunch
Give thanks with an oceanic twist! As well as the traditional stuffed bird at hand for authentic celebrations, savor the flavors of the ocean with a bountiful seafood station, as well as healthy salads galore. RMB 398 + 15 percent. 11.30am. Greenfish

京A x Traitor Zhou’s Thanksgiving
Teaming up with Chef Max Levy, the brains behind Okra 1949 and Traitor Zhou’s, a banquet of epic Thanksgiving proportions is expected to be laid before you and three of your closest companions as you stuff your faces full with turkey and trimmings. RMB 1000, RMB 800 (advance) 7pm. Jing A Taproom 

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Lily’s American Diner
Can you get any more American than imported birds straight from the land of freedom? Dine in at any Lily’s location or sort out a delivery of whole roasted turkeys, starting at RMB 99/kg, which will allow you to pick and choose where you want to give thanks this Thanksgiving. RMB 129. 5pm. Lily’s American Diner

Thanksgiving at Chef Too
Having been at the forefront of Thanksgiving celebrations in Beijing by starting the festivities in 1999, expect nothing but the best from Chef Too as they are taking several sittings to accommodate those who are homesick and craving a proper turkey meal. 5pm. Chef Too

Thanksgiving Dinner at Chi
Chi Restaurant are serving up their first Thanksgiving banquet with moist roast turkey and stuffing coming from a recipe that is said to be from Marilyn Monroe. Other divine treats will be on offer including Gewurztraminer-poached foie gras. RMB TBC. Chi Restaurant

Watch this space as more events of thanks roll in.

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