When it comes to Southeast Asian restaurants, we’ve always complained that there are too few options in Beijing.
Hilton Beijing appears to have listened. They’ve just added a bajillion new Southeast Asian options to Beijing.
OK, that’s an exaggeration. But when it comes to ‘Southeast Asian food’ and ‘variety,’ Hilton Beijing’s new Makan Kitchen truly has it covered. That’s because Makan Kitchen is an entire buffet of Singaporean, Malaysian, Thai, Indian and Vietnamese options. Actually, make that several buffets – Makan Kitchen’s expansive space features countertops and cupboards galore, all chock-full of flavorful options.
All within the space of one (very filling) meal, we sample chicken and beef satay skewers. We slurp laksa. We chow down on king prawns in red curry. We taste Indian spices, fresh mint and coriander, blazing hot chilis. Worse hotel buffets get bad raps for bland food. Offering tables on tables of curries and hot sauces is an ingenious way to avoid that pitfall. And we dig.
Drink options are just as plentiful. Wash all the flavor down with freshly blended juices (we love our dragonfruit juice, served in a hollowed-out dragonfruit), coffees, teas and beers. You can amp up the health factor with Makan’s array of fresh tropical fruits – or indulge in a little midday wine because no one here will judge you. Just be prepared to stay for a while; with this many options, you won’t want to leave quickly.
See a listing for Makan Kitchen. Lunch: RMB258 plus 15-percent service charge; Dinner: RMB298 (RMB328 with free-flow drinks) plus 15-percent service charge.
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