20 Popular Restaurants for Buffet and Viking Dining in Tokyo! By Area

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Kaisen Buffet Dining Ginza Happo Shinjuku Ten is located in Tokyo's Shinjuku, a district full of attractions, from the vast gardens of Shinjuku Gyoen (Shinjuku Imperial Garden) to the neon-lit entertainment area of Kabukicho (Kabuki Town).

The spacious interior has a modern Japanese feel and includes sofa seating, fully private rooms, and Semi-private rooms. It has a relaxed atmosphere where everyone from small groups to families can take their time.

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You can enjoy more than 150 dishes including crab, such as tarabagani (red king crab) with thick leg meat and zuwaigani (snow crab) said to be packed with meat.

(Each) table has a grill, so be sure to also try Yakiniku such as Wagyu and hamayaki (seaside-style grilling) of shellfish like abalone, along with the mouthwatering aroma.

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This restaurant is known for its well stocked buffet of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes. Along with authentic sushi made by chefs at the live kitchen, it also offers a full lineup of seafood, including sashimi shipped directly from Toyosu Market.

The alcohol All you can drink menu includes Japanese sake as well as drinks from Korea and China, giving you plenty of options to match your meal.

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Shinjuku Rambutan is a popular restaurant directly connected to the elevator at Shinjuku Station's A6 Exit, located on the 7th floor of the Shinjuku Nakamuraya Building, where you can enjoy mainly Thai food along with other ethnic cuisine.

The interior has a nice atmosphere with touches of greenery in the design. There are also cute seats decorated with lots of flowers, and each area is said to have its own distinct feel.

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This restaurant is popular for its ethnic lunch buffet geared toward health and beauty.

Reviews say everything is really delicious, and that you can enjoy authentic flavors without leaving Tokyo.

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At the lunch buffet, pad thai is served once every hour, and guests line up each time.

The freshly made pad thai uses fresh noodles and has a chewy texture. They also recommend the gapao and jajangmyeon, which you can customize to your own taste.

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Buffet Dining Prince Marche is directly connected to Seibu-Shinjuku Station, on the B2 floor of Shinjuku Prince Hotel. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere and is also popular with families.

At the lunch and dinner buffet, you can enjoy a menu based on the theme of “a lively market that brings people together.”

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Because the buffet offerings change depending on the time of year, one of the appealing points is that you can enjoy seasonal ingredients and new menu items.

The live kitchen is especially not to be missed, with the pleasure of freshly made dishes and a luxurious feel.

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The dishes at Buffet Dining Prince Marche offer a well balanced lineup, from Appetizers to cold and hot dishes.

There is a drink bar with assorted varieties available, and together with the sweets, you can fully enjoy dessert after the meal.

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Shibuya in Tokyo is known for its famous scramble crossing, where crowds of people start moving the moment the light turns green.

Located in Shibuya, Kaisen Baikingu & Hamayaki BBQ Tamatebako is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy all-you-can-eat seafood in buffet style.

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The contents, time limits, and price range of the All you can eat courses vary depending on the plan.

In addition to the four major crabs, such as tarabagani (red king crab), kegani (horsehair crab), and hanasaki-gani (Hanasaki crab), there are also All you can eat options where you can enjoy luxurious seafood like omaru ebi (lobster) and ise ebi (spiny lobster).

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Some guests also enjoy making their own seafood Rice bowl by topping rice with their favorite fish, such as Domestic fresh hon-maguro (Pacific bluefin tuna).

In addition to shellfish and vegetables grilled over the net, single dishes like chicken Kara-age and seafood curry are also included in the All you can eat option.

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Kaisen Buffet Dining Wagyu Shabu Shabu Tensai is a restaurant on the 1st floor of Shinjuku Washington Hotel, and it is popular for its dinner buffet with seafood, Wagyu, and Chinese food that families with children can also enjoy.

The interior is bright, with box seats and sofa seating, creating an atmosphere that is comfortable for everyone from small parties to groups.

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Lined up at the buffet counter are fresh seafood items such as crab and shellfish from Hokkaido, along with sashimi (sliced raw fish).

The time limit is a relatively generous 120 minutes, and with a wide variety of dishes plus All you can drink options available, including plans with alcohol, it looks like you can enjoy it without getting bored.

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Plans that include Wagyu and Domestic pork shabu-shabu (Japanese Hot Pot) are also recommended. Shabu-shabu is a Japanese Hot Pot dish where ingredients are briefly swished through heated broth and eaten with dipping sauce.

Several kinds of sauce and yakumi (condiments) are available, so you can mix and match them any way you like.

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The Tokyo Ginza area is known for its luxury brand shops and Kabukiza (a theater dedicated to Japan’s traditional kabuki performances).

Located on the 2nd floor of Hotel Musse Ginza Meitetsu, Ginza Choshoku Labo is a restaurant popular for its breakfast and lunch buffet.

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This place serves Homemade washoku (Japanese food) and yoshoku (Western-style Japanese food) crafted by skilled chefs in a kobachi (small bowl) style. It seems to be highly rated for letting you enjoy a wide range of flavors little by little.

The kobachi menu is updated regularly and uses seasonal ingredients throughout the year.

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Tamago kake gohan (rice topped with raw egg), made by pouring a fresh raw egg over warm white rice, is one of the breakfast dishes that best represents Japan.

At this restaurant, the tamago kake gohan is popular for how it brings out the quality branded eggs and freshly shaved katsuobushi (dried smoked bonito flakes).

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XEX TOKYO / Salvatore Cuomo Bros. is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy Neapolitan pizza baked all at once in a wood-fired oven, along with authentic Naples cuisine. They also offer a good-value buffet course for lunch.

Located on the 13th floor of Daimaru Tokyo, directly connected to the Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station, it lets you dine while taking in views of the Tokyo Station building and more.

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This lunch buffet features seasonal menu items. The pizzas, baked in a custom made oven, come in 4～5 varieties and are a standard favorite.

The crust is fragrant and light, and so good that you'll want seconds.

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The house made roast beef is this restaurant's signature dish. It is said to be so tender that a knife glides right through it.

They offer several kinds of sauces and spices, which seem to pair well with the juicy roast beef.

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Chiso Zanmai Daimaru Tokyo Ten is a buffet restaurant focused on washoku (Japanese cuisine), located on the 12th floor of Daimaru Tokyo. From the window-side seats, you can enjoy different views with a different feel at lunch and dinner.

The calm interior seems to draw a wide range of guests, from friends to families.

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The recommendation is the buffet course that adds All you can eat zuwaigani (snow crab) and tarabagani (red king crab) to the basic standard plan.

Tabelog reviewers said the crab was nicely filled with meat and left them full.

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The All you can eat menu is popular for letting you enjoy about 60 different items, including sushi.

You can also enjoy katsuo no tataki (seared bonito), a local dish from Kochi Prefecture made by lightly searing the surface of bonito, as well as tempura.

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Cross Dine is an international buffet restaurant inside Hotel Metropolitan, just a 1-minute walk from the Metropolitan Exit of JR Ikebukuro Station.

They say the dishes are replenished at a steady pace, so you can enjoy a little of everything.

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The top recommendation here is the roast beef, which gets great reviews in customer posts as well. Slowly cooked at a low temperature, the roast beef is tender and full of rich meat flavor.

Some customers are such fans that they keep coming back whenever they crave the roast beef.

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These lunch and dinner buffets are held around specific themes. So far, they have featured seasonal ingredients and regional cuisine.

From Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes to sweets, each section has its own specialist chef, and the quality is said to be high.

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Sky Grill Buffet Musashi, with direct access from Asakusa Station Exit B2, is a well located restaurant where you can enjoy a Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet while taking in the view from the upper floors.

With its great location on the 26th floor of Asakusa View Hotel, depending on where you sit, you can see the Asakusa cityscape and Tokyo Skytree (R).

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Grilled dishes cooked in the Musashi-gama (Musashi kiln) using lava stone from Mt. Fuji. By grilling at high heat, they turn out fragrant on the outside and moist inside.

At the buffet, the live kitchen, where food is prepared right in front of you, is also popular.

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With a menu lineup of about 100 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, many guests enjoy the buffet at both lunch and dinner.

Freshly fried tempura and seasonal ingredients are among the hotel-quality flavors on offer.

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Harbesuto Lumine Ikebukuro Ten is located on the 9th floor of Lumine Ikebukuro, about a 1-minute walk from JR Ikebukuro Station, in a shopping complex filled with trend-conscious fashion and gourmet options.

The interior has a wood-based design, with Japanese-style decor such as latticework and stone walls.

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You can enjoy a buffet-style spread of healthy, natural food with less guilt, centered on ingredients recommended for that time of year.

The menu also includes plenty of vegetables, with each dish prepared to bring out the appeal of the ingredients.

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They offer a wide variety of dishes made with vegetables and many other ingredients, so it’s also a good idea to enjoy a little bit of many different menu items.

They also serve more filling dishes such as fried items and curry.

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View & Dining The Sky is on the 17th floor of Hotel New Otani (Tokyo). It is popular for its stunning 360-degree panoramic views from its rare circular floor and its Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet.

The views each have their own appeal, whether in the daytime when you can see far into the distance, at romantic sunset, or at glittering night.

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For the sushi, you can choose your favorite neta (toppings), and a sushi chef will shape it right in front of you.

They also cook the steak and tempura on the spot, making for a luxurious dining experience. The traditional roast beef at Hotel New Otani is also highly recommended.

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For dessert, you can enjoy premium cakes from Patisserie SATSUKI, the pastry boutique operated by the hotel.

Starting with the luxurious Super Melon Shortcake, which gained attention after appearing in the media, the mini-sized Super Series has also become hugely popular.

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Cascade Cafe is located inside ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo, just a 1-minute walk from Exit 13 of Tameike-Sanno Station.

The space feels open and airy with high ceilings and a roomy layout. The atmosphere inside is relaxed and comfortable, making it a good fit for (Each) occasion.

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The buffet menu offers a fun selection to choose from, with global dishes as well as Japanese cuisine.

The food is said to have an authentic taste made with high quality ingredients. The buffet has a 90-minute limit at lunch and 120 minutes at dinner.

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The live feel of the show kitchen and the wide variety of desserts are also popular. Seasonal fruits are added to the menu depending on the time of year.

During event seasons such as Halloween, the decorations are also worth checking out.

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Tower Restaurant is a buffet restaurant in Hotel New Otani (Tokyo), with spectacular views from the top floor 144 meters above ground.

Depending on the weather and your seat, you may be able to see Mount Fuji in the distance or panoramic night views.

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The photo shows roast beef that is worthy of being the star of the buffet and stays true to the hotel’s traditions.

They slice it to your preferred thickness, so you can enjoy it in a more indulgent way. The roast beef is cooked with careful control of the heat, bringing out the rich flavor of the lean meat and giving it a nice aroma.

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The buffet menu is built around seasonal flavors and uses a wide variety of ingredients.

The range of dishes is broad, and they also offer gluten-free and vegan options.

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Tokyo Dome City is an urban entertainment zone with Tokyo Dome, attractions, and more.

On the 3rd floor of Tokyo Dome Hotel on the grounds, you’ll find the buffet-style restaurant Rilassa, where you can enjoy a Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet.

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What you can enjoy in one of the most spacious dining spaces in Tokyo are Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes prepared by hotel chefs.

You can find a wide range of menu items depending on the season and special fair. Be sure to check out the satellite kitchen too, where freshly finished dishes are served.

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The roast beef, carved by the chef right in front of you, is popular with a wide range of diners, made even more appealing by its Special feel.

It is said to be moist and tender, and so good that you'll want to eat it again and again. One review even said they went back for 4 more plates.

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On the 2nd floor of Grand Hyatt Tokyo, French Kitchen serves bistro cuisine in a casual buffet style.

Natural light pours in through the windows of the restaurant, which has a calm, grown-up atmosphere.

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The lunch buffet offers about 30 items, including seasonal dishes and fruit, and each one is said to be high quality.

On weekdays, you can enjoy rotisserie roasted pork or chicken, while on weekends and holidays, they serve house-made roast beef.

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The sweets are also highly rated, and the plate is lined with creative items that change with the season. On weekends and holidays, there is also an ice cream station and the popular French toast.

These sweets are made by a pastry team with an impressive track record, including winning international pastry competitions.

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Located on the 3rd floor of Iidabashi i-Garden Terrace, GRAND PYRAMID is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy plenty of authentic Egyptian food at the lunch buffet.

The interior is surrounded by decor that brings an Egyptian royal palace to mind, creating a nice escape from the everyday atmosphere.

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At the lunch buffet, you can enjoy Egyptian soft drinks with All you can drink.

On weekdays, it includes 1 dessert, while on weekends and holidays, it includes a monthly changing special menu and 2 desserts.

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On weekdays, about 20 dishes line the buffet table, and on weekends and holidays, about 25, all served self-service so you can eat without waiting.

Even though the dishes are well spiced with cooking methods unique to Egypt, the heat is not too strong and the flavors are said to be nice.

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Buffet Dining Porto is located on the 3rd floor of Tokyo Prince Hotel, right by Onarimon Station Exit A1. From some of the window seats, you can enjoy views of greenery that feel like an urban oasis, as well as the night view of Tokyo Tower lit up.

With spacious table seating and more, it is also well known for its pleasant atmosphere, where you can relax and chat with friends or family.

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The buffet served at lunch and dinner features special dishes by Japanese, Western, and Chinese chefs.

One of the fun parts is that the menu changes with the theme and the season. The sweets made by the pastry chef include the popular nama-shibori mont blanc (freshly squeezed Mont Blanc), which is said to be a treat for the eyes as well.

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The top recommendation at Buffet Dining Porto is the roast beef, marinated for a day in shio-koji (salted rice malt). It is said to be tender, juicy, and full of flavor.

At the live kitchen, the pasta tossed in a large cheese wheel is also a popular menu item.

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Restaurant La Veranda APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower is located on the 4th floor of APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower, near Ryogoku Kokugikan (Ryogoku Sumo Hall) and Edo-Tokyo Museum.

The bright and spacious interior has counter seating as well as tables, so even solo diners can feel comfortable here.

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The menu included in the buffet plan has a solid lineup of about 50 items, and the selection is updated every month.

There is an All you can eat salad bar, which is a nice plus, with fresh and colorful vegetables.

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At the live kitchen, they serve freshly made dishes such as seasonal tempura, beef steak, and pizza.

Besides the buffet, the time service menu that appears regularly is also popular because it feels Special.

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All-Day Dining Grand Aile (Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake) is located on the second floor of a hotel next to the large shopping mall Ariake Garden.

The dining room has high ceilings and large windows, creating an open and airy space. They offer a kids' menu and children's cutlery, and many families visit as well.

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The buffet specialty is a kaisendon (seafood Rice bowl), where you can put your favorite seafood on rice and enjoy it. It is nice that you can freely choose the amount and combination.

On one day, the negitoro (minced tuna with scallions) was said to have rich fat that melted in the mouth, while the squid had a plump, springy texture.

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This seasonal lunch and dinner buffet offers Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine, making it easy for a wide range of diners to enjoy. The lunch buffet features monthly sweets, while the dinner buffet includes roast beef.

The food uses a variety of ingredients, including meat, fish, and vegetables, and there is also a live kitchen menu.