King's Joy, a three-Michelin-star vegetarian restaurant in Beijing, has reportedly been placed off-limits to Chinese officials.
The restaurant is known for turning humble vegetables into luxurious dishes and has been called the world standard of vegetarian dining.
The establishment has become a cultural landmark frequented by celebrities and foreign dignitaries despite its vegetarian-only menu.
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Like a hidden retreat once reserved for China’s ancient emperors, beyond the watch of men in black guarding the entrance opposite Beijing’s historical Lama Temple, a narrow stone path leads quietly into a courtyard.
