Inshanghai in Durham rebrands to KING Buffet Durham

Inshanghai, a Chinese buffet, first opened in May 2007. It announced it will be known as KING Buffet Durham and will be under new management and ownership as of yesterday (December 1).

Pictures taken today show the original signage remains on the building, but a new menu is posted outside.

In a post on Facebook to its “valued customers”, the buffet said it is “delighted” to be under new ownership and management.

The Riverwalk development in Durham which includes the Inshanghai buffet restaurant which has been taken over and will be known as KING Buffet Durham (Image: CHRIS BOOTH)

The post said: “Thank you for everything in the past decade, such a great memory and happy time we’ve been together. We’re delighted to let you all know that from 1 December 2025, KING Buffet Durham will be a new ownership and management.

“We would like to take this opportunity to introduce “KING Buffet Durham” – a quality oriental foods, friendly service, and great value buffet, café and bar. Because we want you to leave happier than when you arrived.

“Please do keep in touch and stay updated on special offers, new dishes, and events by following us on Facebook and on Instagram: @Kingbuffet.Durham. The whole team can’t wait to welcome you with big smiles and full plates very soon.

“Thank you as always for your wonderful support – see you at KING Buffet Durham.”