Located at the East gate of Beijing’s Forbidden City, TRB Bites is situated on the edge of the perimeter moat, with a spectacular view of the iconic Palace across the water. The design concept was to create a neutral space with multiple mirrors to reflect the forboding red walls and tiled roofs of the neighboring forbidden city; for these are the Views that make this dining atmosphere so unique. On the opposing flank of the main dining space we opened up the kitchen, breaking down the barriers between the consumer and the chef, and created a half in/half out chefs table with floral displays within the kitchen.