The Kyoto-born coffee chain % Arabica opened its branch in the southern section of the Sanlitun Taikoo Li complex in 2019, tucked between a Moleskine store and the Page One bookstore. The space was designed by Japanese designer Shuhei Aoyama, who blended traditional grey Beijing hutong brick with the brand's globally recognized minimalist white-and-grey identity. The storefront features large floor-to-ceiling glass windows softened by touches of greenery inside, offsetting the industrial-brick exterior. The menu keeps to % Arabica's classics — espresso, Americano, and latte in several styles including Kyoto and Spanish latte — alongside coffee-flavored ice cream and beans to take home. The shop sits within Sanlitun, an area with several nearby halal-friendly options, including Khan Baba (Pakistani/Afghan) and The Mughal's Beijing, which serves halal Indian and Pakistani dishes. That makes it easy to pair a coffee stop here with a halal meal nearby while exploring the district.