Nuo Beijing's N'Joy Restaurant Wants to Take You on a Culinary Voyage

Under the reign of juice cleanses, veganism, and gluten-free, the all-you-can-eat hotel buffet stands like a remnant of times past, ready to be relegated to the same museum exhibit as three-martini lunches and smoking in the office. And yet still we come because whatever self-imposed diet you’re on, the allure of all-you-can-eat sushi is just too strong.

N’Joy, Nuo Hotel’s all-day dining restaurant has the sushi. And the dim sum, the Thai, the charcuterie, and pretty much anything else you can think of too. The flagship weekend brunch buffet (RMB 388, RMB 188 for free-flow champagne, plus 15 percent service charge) is inspired by the voyages of Chinese Admiral Zheng He and it is indeed a picture of globalization – it’s the only brunch in town (that we know of, anyway) that features a dedicated Middle Eastern cuisine section. 

Smart diners will skip the hummus (everyone knows you’re supposed to avoid starches at buffets) and head straight for the aforementioned sushi section, where a Japanese chef carves up a whole tuna every Sunday. Follow up the sushi with a trip to the carvery, where Brits will be delighted to note they will also find fresh Yorkshire puddings. Once you get tired of trolling the many buffet counters, grab a handful of table markers and order a portion of freshly-cooked pasta or Vietnamese spring rolls to be delivered to your table. This made-to-order twist, together with well-sourced ingredients – many from local Beijing suppliers – makes N’Joy a welcome change for those looking for a new Sunday brunch option. N’Joy’s lunch and dinner buffets are equally as international although without the pomp and circumstance of the Sunday brunch.

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