JW Marriott Hotel is one of the oldest five-star hotels in Yuzhong District, having been in operation for more than 15 years. As a western restaurant under JW Marriott, the buffet of Qing Kitchen is quite distinctive in terms of Western ingredients, but the stability of the products is not as stable as that of the nearby Westin Hotel's signature restaurant. It's worth noting that the Marriott Hotel on Nanbin Road also offers buffets, but it's far inferior to Qing Kitchen, so don't get confused when you visit.
Like the hotel buffet in Chongqing at the same price, the seafood in Qing Kitchen is not very varied and lacks freshness. Salmon sashimi, which should be the most stable, has a loose texture due to poor ingredients and a sluggish knife when cutting. The disadvantage of Boston lobster and crayfish is that they are too small and have a long refrigeration time, which affects the quality of the meat. For those who like to eat shrimp, we recommend the Jiwei shrimp in the store, which is refreshing and moderately sized. In addition, the scallops provided by Qing Kitchen are of good quality, whether they are chilled or steamed, they can reflect their deliciousness, and the portions are also very realistic, and you will feel full when you eat a few pieces.
Tomahawk steak is the restaurant's signature, but the actual performance is not satisfactory. The long roasting time caused the beef to lose its juice and leave it with only unchewable fiber, which was disappointing. A similar situation is observed with lamb chops. One of the best performers in the grill stalls is foie gras, which is rich in fat and keeps it moist during longer grills, and still stays fat in the mouth, making it suitable for eating with bread. The Cantonese roast meat in the restaurant is good, the taste is decent, and the barbecued pork will be more flavorful than the roast duck next to it. In the Cantonese cuisine area, there is also a "messy" sliced duck, which is sliced by a special person and wrapped in a pie crust with green onions and sweet sauce. Although the taste is not comparable to that of professional restaurants, this dish is rarely found in buffets, and roast duck lovers should also try it.
If you need vegetables to neutralize the oiliness of the meat, and you don't want to eat the bland salad, you can order a small hot pot with green vegetables. There are two types of small hot pot in the store: clear soup and red soup, but the taste of red soup is naturally not comparable to that of professional hot pot restaurants, so it is recommended to choose a clear soup base and then choose the right dipping sauce to provide the taste. There are not many meat dishes to choose from in the hot pot, most of them are meatballs, refrigerated chicken and other large-scale goods, and the quality is average; However, there is a wide variety of vegetables and a refreshing taste.
Compared with the hotel buffet on the upper floors, the Qing kitchen on the lower floors has little special view from the window. Inside, the floors and walls are clad in white marble, while the ceiling is made of reflective glass, giving it a bright and warm feel. The waiters in the kitchen are friendly and courteous when communicating with customers, and the speed of cleaning up the dishes is satisfactory, but the chefs in some dining areas are impatient and perfunctory when facing waiting customers. It is worth noting that the group purchase price on the official account of Qing Kitchen is nearly 100 yuan lower than the original price, and you can buy it by obtaining a QR code from the waiter in the restaurant.
