We recently covered the springtime strawberry buffets being held in Japan right now, but today we’re going to take a look at some healthier buffet options that use nutritional ingredients like seafood and warm vegetables. But we might throw some desserts in there too.
Strawberry Field
Did you know that Hilton Tokyo Bay is an official Tokyo Disney Resort® Hotel? Well, from January 13th to July 1st this year, a dessert buffet lusciously listed as “Strawberry Field” will make an appearance at the hotel’s “lounge O.”
Scrumptious strawberry desserts will be lined up ready for savouring in a dreamily cute space that will look like it has been taken straight out of a fairy-tale. 35 gorgeous items will grace the menu, including regular desserts and light food, all of which will have you grabbing your phone to take a snapshot without even realizing to share before relishing in the moment. Look forward to enjoying your time as the heroine of a fairy-tale story in curious surroundings.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/84449
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Dessert Buffet “Strawberry Field”
Location: Hilton TOKYO BAY “lounge O” (Lobby Floor)
Date: Weekends & Holidays – Two buffets (13:30-15:30 / 16:00-18:00)
Price: Adult – ￥2,800 / Child (4 to 12 years old) – ￥1,600
*Drink bar included
*Above mentioned prices do not include service fee or tax.
Reservations: 047-355-5000
Website: http://www.hilton.com/
essence cafe
This café opened in Ebisu in April 2017. Since December, they have been serving up their “One Shot Buffet” for customers looking to enjoy meal and dessert time even more. Food is served in a buffet style – something unique for a café. They offer freshly baked bread, special cakes crafted by dedicated patissiers, fresh seasonal fruits and more.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/80942
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essence café
Address: Eigen Building 1F/B1F, 3-25-7 Higashi, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 8:00 to 21:00 (flower corner – 11:00 to 20:00)
Fixed Holidays: None
TEL: 03-5422-8739
Website: http://essence-cafe.jp
Onkatsu Buffet
SALVATORE CUOMO & BAR began serving a limited edition winter lunch buffet from January 17th. This warm veggie menu aims to warm the bodies of its customers in the cold winter by serving warm-coloured veggies, from red to black and brown, as well as fiery ingredients such as ginger and red peppers. They also serve meals made with soy milk and red beans as well as spicy dishes containing curry powder, cumin and chilies, all of which will warm you up and are also good for dieting and skincare support.
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Running: January 17th – February 28th
Participating Branches:
SALVATORE CUOMO & BAR: Ningyouchou, Ikebukuro (Higashiguchi), Asakusa, Mahcida, Nishiarai, Ōimachi, Kamata, Sapporo, Sendai, Katamachi (Kanazawa), Kashiwa, Kashiwanoha, Chiba, Kanayama, Tenjin, Kumamoto
PIZZA SALVATORE CUOMO: SUBNADE, Seiseki-Sakuragaoka, Mitsui Outlet Park Hokuriku Oyabe, LaLaport TOKYO-BAY, Tama Plaza, Fushimi
PIZZA SALVATORE CUOMO & BAR: Shinjuku
PIZZA SALVATORE CUOMO & GRILL: Kawasaki
Homepage: http://www.salvatore.jp
Winter Seafood Fair
InterContinental Yokohama Grand Hotel are holding a seafood fair where you can get your fill of luxurious winter flavours including crab, ebi and scallops. The lunchtime live kitchen offers a range of dishes using seasonal seafood and vegetables, including the “Sakura Shrim & Winter Vegetable Risotto” which is dressed in giant cheese balls, and the “Grenoble Style Wakazaki Meunière”.
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Winter Seafood Fair
Location: “Ocean Terrace” Buffing & Dining (1F)
Running: January 15, 2018 – February 28, 2018
Times: Lunch – 11:30-15:00 / Dinner – 17:00-21:30 *90 mins max (120 mins on Weekends & Holidays)
Price: Lunch – ￥3,800 (Weekends & Holidays ￥4,500) / Dinner – ￥6,500 (*tax & service charge incl.)
Homepage: http://www.interconti.co.jp/yokohama/
“Hokuriku Buffet” – Enjoy the flavours of winter
Karuizawa Prince Hotel West is serving up meals with traditional Kaga-yasai vegetables, Koto pork and more, as well as seafood from the Sea of Japan that faces the three prefectures of Hokuriku: Fukui, Ishikawa and Toyama. This Hokuriku style winter buffet will be available for two days on February 10th and 11th.
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Hokuriku Buffet
Running: February 10th-11th at 17:30-21:00 (last orders 20:30)
Location: Karuizawa Prince Hotel West, Asama Banquet Hall
Price: Adults – ￥6,500 / Children (7-12 years) – ￥3,800 / Infants (4-6 years) – ￥1,500
Fill up your belly this winter with a delicious and healthy buffet.
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Small tartlets featuring Korilakkuma and Kiiroitori will be too cute to eat, and Chairoikoguma will appear on cookie sandwiches. The dessert plate will include gorgeous fondant chocolate with images of Rilakkuma and each of his friends to set the mood for the opening of the event. The location itself will also be decked out in sweet decorations, with guests being welcomed at the door. Taking pictures is encouraged, so make a reservation today if you’re looking to impress on Instagram! ©2022 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Information
Strawberry Collection with Rilakkuma
*Reservations required
Running: January 7 – March 31, 2023
Venue: All-Day Dining Jurin / 2FTimes: (1) 15:00-17:00 (Last order at 16:30) / (2) 15:30-17:30 (Last order at 17:00)
Details/Reservations: https://www.keioplaza.co.jp/event/strawberry-sweets/
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Keio Plaza Hotel in Tokyo will hold a special Christmas-themed Sylvanian Families buffet starting November 1, 2022. This is the second Sylvanian Families event following the previous Halloween-themed buffet, which became extremely popular. Some guests even bring their own Sylvanian Families dolls! Starting in November, visitors can enjoy a full lineup of 20 scrumptious dishes inspired by the cake shop found in Sylvania Village. Some sweets are also inspired by the many beloved characters found in the series, and anyone wanting to get into the Christmas spirit won’t want to miss this exclusive event. For those without a sweet tooth, some light lunches will also be available. The restaurant will also erect a decorative display of Sylvanian Families enjoying a Christmas party and a sweet diorama made exclusively of desserts by the pasty chef. Guests can enjoy tea time while getting lost in this magical world, so get excited about the Christmas season! 1. Sweets Inspired by the World of Sylvanian Families
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Sweets Collection with Sylvanian Families
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Venue: Keio Plaza Hotel’s Jurin Restaurant
Price: ¥5,500 (Adults) / ¥3,000 (Children 4-12) *Children under 3 free
Details/Reservations: https://www.keioplaza.co.jp/event/autumn-sweets/#event02
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From October 21 until November 30, 2022, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba will hold the Touken Ranbu ONLINE Special Buffet ~Black & White~ event! This second collaboration with the popular series will be held Grillogy Bar and Grill on the second floor. Dessert Menu
Drink Menu Drink Order Bonus: Original Coaster (8 varieties) At the buffet, guests can enjoy luxurious dishes inspired by characters from the sword-centered game and anime series. The desserts blend Japanese and Western cuisine, and special cocktails will be available during the first phase, each coming with a special coaster as a bonus! In addition, original goods will be on sale at the venue, so don't miss it! Information
Touken Ranbu ONLINE Special Buffet ~Black & White~
Running: October 21 – November 30, 2022
Reservation Start Dates and Times:
Lottery Opens: September 16, 12:00~
General Reservations Open: October 6, 12:00~
*Lottery reservations and general reservations will be open
for the first and second runs.*Please see the official website for the full reservation schedule.
Venue: Hilton Tokyo Odaiba 2F Restaurant, Grillogy Bar and Grill
*Reservations required
Tickets/Details: https://odaiba.site/
Online Shop: https://touken-yorozuya.com/
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The event will feature jewel-like tarts lavishly decorated with figs and grapes, strawberry cheesecake inspired by a courtly flower garden, and lemon mousse shaped like a fanciful headdress. The buffet itself will be decorated with masks and glittering ornaments. The buffet will also include lunch with a lineup of savory dishes such as spiced grilled chicken, black curry made with charcoal, and purple sweet potato potage. Visitors showing up to the buffet wearing violet will receive an original purple mocktail called Fancy Violet. Why not come for a girls’ night out or a family dinner this Halloween season? Information
Violet Masquerade Sweets Buffet
Running: September 7 – October 27, 2022
*On select dates only. These dates will be announced on the website.
*Weekdays only.
Venue: GRAMERCY HOUSE / The Strings Omotesando 2F
Hours: 12:00-14:00 *120-minute seatingsDetails / Reservations: https://www.strings-hotel.jp/omotesando/event/sweetsbuffet/#next
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Starting September 3, Keio Plaza Hotel Tama will offer a special dinner and dessert buffet inspired by the Sanrio characters Hello Kitty and Wish Me Mell. The adorable event will take place at the Jurin restaurant on the 4th floor, and guests will be able to enjoy some cute dishes and desserts inspired by the character’s gratitude. The event will run until October 30 and will only be held on weekends and holidays. The restaurant’s patissier has designed a collection of sweet dishes based on the two characters, from strawberry shortcakes inspired by Wish Me Mell’s outfit to pastel-colored cakes and rainbow jello. Cream-filled fruit sandwiches cut to look like Hello Kitty’s face are sure to offer guests the perfect photo op! For those wanting something savory, over 15 dishes will be available, including roast beef, pasta and cheese, curry, and more.
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Dinner & Dessert Buffet – From Hello Kitty and Wish Me Mell with Thanks
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Venue: 4F Restaurant ‘Jurin’
Details: https://www.keioplaza.co.jp/tama/event/autumn-sweets/ -
From August 18 until November 3, visitors to the Hilton in Nagoya will be able to enjoy a special autumn buffet featuring the popular Sanrio characters Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and Hello Kitty. These three characters are some of Sanrio’s most loved. Kuromi is the self-proclaimed rival of My Melody, while the fluffy Cinnamoroll won first place in this year’s Sanrio Character Awards. Hello Kitty has been beloved by audiences worldwide for decades, and her iconic ribbon really shines in this buffet collaboration. Themed around an autumn harvest festival in a dark forest, the event includes 27 varieties of sweets and seven savory items. From sweet potatoes and pumpkins to chestnuts and apples, guests will be able to taste the fall season!
Kuromi's Dark Forest Cake
Autumn Cinnamoroll Cake
Hello Kitty's Ribbon Cake
Crazy Mushrooms / Praline and Gianduja Truffles / Tonka Bean & Chocolate Caneles
Kuromi’s Dark Forest Cake is a traditional German black forest cake featuring decorations inspired by the character’s black hood and a pink skull. The Autumn Cinnamoroll Cake is made with rice flour and is inspired by the adorable puppy’s fluffy appearance. Hello Kitty’s Ribbon Cake is topped with apple compote simmered with strawberries and red wine. At the popular Live Station, guests can also enjoy an artistic performance by the chef himself. Visitors can also find and harvest their own Crazy Mushrooms and Truffles.Kuromi's Autumn Soup
Pumpkin Mont Blanc
Hello Kitty's Apple
Pastry Chef Mamoru Watanabe's specialty autumn sweets and Sanrio Characters-inspired goodies will invite you into a cute and dark forest world. Kuromi’s Autumn Soup is made with Japanese chestnuts and chicken consomme poured over panna cotta made with purple sweet potatoes. The Pumpkin Mont Blanc includes four layers of milk chocolate cream, chocolate crumble, pistachio cream, and pumpkin Mont Blanc cream.Praline Paris-Brest
Hojicha Basque Cheesecake
Green Tea Tiramisu
Come enjoy the taste of autumn with your favorite Sanrio characters! © ’22 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPR. NO. L632215Information
Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and Hello Kitty’s Autumn Festival ~Dark Forest Harvest Festival~
Venue: Hilton Nagoya 1F, IN PLACE 3-3
Running: August 18 – November 3, 2022 (Thursday-Sunday & Holidays Only)
Details/Reservations: https://nagoya.hiltonjapan.co.jp/restaurants/hilton-sweets/autumn-buffet