JW Marriott Hotel Nara's Silk Road Dining to Host a 2-Day-Only Asian Buffet This June

Silk Road Dining, the all-day restaurant at JW Marriott Hotel Nara, is preparing a summer program centered on the vibrant cuisines of Southeast Asia. Building on the popularity of last year's Asian promotion, the lineup kicks off with a limited two-day buffet before expanding into a full seasonal course menu.

2-Day-Only Asian Buffet (June 6 & 13, 2026)

On Saturday, June 6, and Saturday, June 13, 2026, Silk Road Dining will stage a special Asian buffet. The spread brings together dishes from Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and other Southeast Asian countries, each given a distinctive touch through the use of exotic spices, fresh herbs, and tropical fruits.

Starters on the buffet include tuna fresh spring rolls, lightly smoked Tasmanian salmon with a passion fruit and mango sauce, steamed chicken with coriander in an ethnic-style nam pla chili sauce, and Vietnamese-style bánh mì sandwiches — a colorful selection drawing on seasonal produce and aromatics.

Hot dishes feature pad kra pao rice, Thai-style stir-fried noodles (pad thai), Vietnamese chicken coconut curry, and beef and bell pepper stir-fried in XO sauce with basil. A live carving station for spicy roast beef adds an element of theater to the evening.

Desserts include sesame dumplings (goma dango), Korean-style strawberry macarons (tteok caron), brown sugar milk tea with nata de coco, mango pudding, and a fruit salad with orange jelly — a wide-ranging selection of Asian sweets to finish the meal.

Asian Buffet Details

Dates: Saturday, June 6 and Saturday, June 13, 2026
Hours: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Price: Adults ¥12,524 / Children ¥6,262 (tax and service charge included)
Venue: Silk Road Dining (1F), JW Marriott Hotel Nara
Reservations: TableCheck booking page or by phone at 0742-36-5608

Asian Prix-Fixe Course Menu Launching July 1, 2026

Chilled Cappellini

Silk Road Dining

From Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Silk Road Dining will offer an Asian Prix-Fixe Course Menu at both lunch and dinner. Guests can select their preferred starters and main dishes from a curated set of choices, allowing for a personalized yet structured dining experience.

A standout dish for the summer season is the Chilled Cappellini, a specialty created exclusively for JW Marriott Hotel Nara. The pasta brings together cumin, nam pla, cilantro, and other herbs and spices, with lime and fresh tomato sauce adding a bright acidity and slices of tropical fruit providing a touch of sweetness. Intended as a refreshing plate for the hot season, it aims to invigorate with its layered aromas and gentle heat.