JNcQUOI Asia
Lisbon
Reviews
Now this is a restaurant that stands out. The deco is an emersive experience that is excellently executed with no expense spared. It makes you feel like you have stepped into Asia in the heart of Lisbon. When I checked out the menu I was skeptical as it is very unusual to find a high end restaurant with such an extensive menu. The concept goes beyond a fusion restaurant, they have dishes from all over Asia which I was quick to sample as I was curious about the consistency. Over my 3 visits in 3 days, I had Byriani, crispy duck salad, dim sum, samosa, sushi and the unbelievable Rhinoceros Drool. The Byriani was unreal, it comes with a full lamb shank. The meat literally melts off the bone, so good I had it 3 times! The crispy duck salad is also excellent and if you have a sweet tooth, the rhinoceros drool will blow you away. This is a truelly remarkable restaurant, its beyond a restaurant. Its an immersive, high end food experience. I will always stop by when in Lisbon Kudos to management and the super friendly and attentive staff.
Loved our experience here! The food was amazing and the staff were really attentive and friendly. Everything in the restaurant is so thoughtfully decorated—even down to the toilet paper. Would recommend to anyone! We sat on the terrace and it was a great vibe!
A friend of ours from our little town in Mexico highly recommended this place. I am so glad our host welcomed us because I couldn't for the life of me figure out the pronounciation of its name. Once I saw it was a play on "je ne se quoi" I jad to laugh. This was an absolutely beautiful restaurant in an upscale area of town. Even its entry was across from a beautiful design gallery. The restaurant offers a fusion of Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Indian dishes. The menu was so diverse we really need to go back and sample other items. Our server, Rosiane was friendly, professional, and made some excellent suggestions. Since we were ordering a large assortment of sushi and sashimi we were particularly impressed that she asked if there was any type of fish or shellfish that we didn't eat. She is an excellent server and should be commended. We started off with some amazing naan bread that was lightly topped with garlic and olive oil. It was accompanied by a mango topping that was delicious and paired well with the bread. My wife ordered a mocktail called the Virgin Dragon and she loved it. I ordered the Chiang Thai cocktail, it was very refreshing. As mentioned, we decided to share the large sushi and sashimi platter for two. The meal came out on two separate platters and they were absolutely stunning to look at. I almost felt guilty eating such a beautiful presentation. The fish was incredibly fresh and the sashimi was prepared exactly how we like it, sliced to perfection (not too thin but not too thick). The rice in the nigiri and rolls was particularly well prepared. While we were full, when I saw one of the desserts on the menu was called Rhinoceros Drool, I decided this was a "must try." I cannot describe it other than to say it had caramel in it. That said, I think it was the best dessert I've ever had. My wife had the creme carmelo, which was like a flan only a little heavier. We both enjoyed our desserts. This is a wonderful restaurant and a fantastic dining experience.. I highly recommend it.
While I enjoyed the food overall, my expectations were probably higher given all the 5 star reviews. They provide menus but I recommend using their QR code to the online menu that has pictures of every dish. We made reservations and asked if we could sit in the terrace area. Instead they seated us at the very most corner table, not sure if it was deliberate and intentional, but we felt a little discriminated against. There were plenty of tables open, so sitting in the corner was not a positive start for dinner. Moving past that… Drink - Mount Fuji was delicious. Appetizers and Entrees - Chamuca de Frango, Long Bao Pork, Bao Frango Bang Bang, Shrimp Tempura, Siew Mai Wonton, Salmon Hosomaki, Wonton Soup, Char Siu Pork Bao, Biryani, Peixe Do Dia, Jasmin Rice. We ordered a lot for our party of 3 as we were undecided. I would summarize most of the dishes as beautifully presented but on average 3-4 stars overall, with a couple being closer to 2 stars. The salmon hosomaki was flavorless and disappointing, the Biryani was dry and not enough lamb once mixed in, the Bao’s were ok. The shrimp tempura and the fish of the day was the most delicious of all the dishes. Dessert - Baba Riniceronte, mango sticky rice, Avela biscuit were all very enjoyable though the mango wasn’t sweet (likely hard to get out of season). Table service was decent, would have appreciated a little more attention. After ordering, they only came when they had food to bring out, didn’t do too much checking up on us if we were enjoying our meal. Given we spent over 100pp for my party of 3, I expected a little more care. I’ve eaten at plenty of mid to high end Asian restaurants, this was fine for a one time experience, but would not come back.
This is a fantastic restaurant with truly delicious Asian cuisine. We chose the chef’s special menu, which included three appetizers, two fish dishes, one meat dish, and a dessert. The portions were hearty and satisfying, unlike some upscale places that might charge a high price for only a small bite. The atmosphere was equally impressive, giving off a vibe straight out of the movie 'Crazy Rich Asians' with its elegant decor and clientele. There was also a live performer that evening, adding to the lively ambiance. They really serve food that’s like art — a wonderful experience all around!
