13 Buffet and Viking Spots in Aichi Prefecture! Popular Places by Area

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Chinese restaurant "Ocho" Hilton Nagoya is a Chinese restaurant on the 3rd floor of Hilton Nagoya, a 5-minute drive from JR Nagoya Station. Its lunch buffet is popular.

The interior is said to stand out for its warm reddish-brown tones, with a unified modern design.

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The restaurant offers a menu that goes beyond the usual boundaries of Chinese cuisine, pursuing both tradition and innovation.

The lunch buffet features about 30 items, from dim sum to desserts, and you can enjoy All you can eat for 90 minutes. The wide variety of dishes suits a broad range of guests, and they are all well reviewed for being delicious.

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At dinnertime, you can enjoy an order buffet where you can place your order while staying seated.

You can choose from about 35 items, including the restaurant's standard dishes as well as luxurious options like tsubame no su (edible bird’s nest) and Peking duck. There is also a premium course that comes with abalone and lobster.

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Montmartre is a stylish space with a Parisian touch, where you can enjoy a buffet with the chef's live performance.

It is located on the 1st floor of Nagoya Tokyu Hotel in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The interior has a calm atmosphere away from the noise outside, so you can enjoy your meal at a relaxed pace.

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They offer seasonal fair menus, where you can enjoy a buffet carefully prepared by the chef using ingredients at their best.

A favorite in reviews is the traditional roast beef. They slowly roast finely textured and tender Spencer roll at a low temperature, bringing out great meat flavor.

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The restaurant also offers a full sweets menu prepared by its dedicated pastry chef. Guests can enjoy the refined flavors you would expect from a hotel.

During tea time, they also hold a "Sweets & Delica Buffet," so it is also recommended to visit for sweets and light meals.

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CABANA TERRACE Nagoya Sakae Ten, about a 3-minute walk from Sakae Station and Yabacho Station in Nagoya, Aichi, is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy a buffet of stone oven pizza and meat dishes in a natural space that feels like an overseas hotel lounge.

Inside, there are curtained Private rooms inspired by cabanas, and all seats are sofas so you can relax and enjoy your time.

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Several buffet courses are available, from the standard plan to the birthday plan.

The Napoli pizza, baked in a stone oven at a high temperature of 550 degrees, is All you can eat with every course. It is popular for letting you enjoy authentic pizza that is crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.

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Some people also say the homemade roast beef, served as the main dish in the buffet course, is excellent.

It is slowly cooked for a long time in a steam oven, then lightly seared on the outside to keep in the meat’s natural flavor.

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Located on the 13th floor of JR Gate Tower, directly connected to JR Nagoya Station in Nagoya City, this restaurant is popular for its buffet with meat and vegetables.

The natural, clean interior has a relaxed feel that lets you enjoy your meal in comfort. Since it is directly connected to the station, you can stop by without worrying about the weather.

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For dinner, they offer a 100-minute All you can eat plan. You can choose from several meat courses, including luxurious options where you can enjoy Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) and branded pork.

You can also help yourself to as much fresh vegetables from contracted farms, curry, and udon (Japanese wheat noodles) as you like from the buffet corner.

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For lunch, they offer set meal options with All you can eat Special vegetables and freshly fried tempura.

The main set meals focus on casual Rice bowls and curry. The All you can eat tempura has a nice crisp texture, and is said to taste good even after it cools down.

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Shiawase no Yakiniku All you can eat Kamimura Bokujou Johoku Kurokawa Ten is a great place when you want to enjoy a Yakiniku buffet in Nagoya, Aichi. The popular choice here is the Yakiniku All you can eat option.

The interior has a casual and comfortable feel. Orders placed on the touch panel are delivered on an express lane, which adds a fun entertainment element.

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Among the All you can eat courses, some include A4-rank or higher Kagoshima-produced Kuroge Wagyu "Satsuma Gyu" and Minami-Kyushu-produced Kuroge Wagyu "Kamimura Gyu".

"Satsuma Gyu" is known for its rich juices and refined fat, while "Kamimura Gyu" is said to have a great balance of moderately sweet fat, marbling, and lean meat.

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With the All you can eat course, you can enjoy as much as you like not only meat but also vegetables, desserts, and ice cream.

You can enjoy Yakiniku with all kinds of pairings, so it seems easy to keep enjoying without getting bored. Lunchtime also includes a drink bar, which makes it feel like a good deal.

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This restaurant on the 4th floor of Aeon Mall Atsuta, near Atsuta Station in Nagoya, Aichi, offers a buffet centered on kushiage (deep-fried skewers).

The interior has a bright and open feel. The kushiage is cooked by the guests themselves using the fryer on (Each) table.

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There are about 30 kinds of skewer items on the menu in total. Along with standard meat, vegetables, and seafood, they also offer unusual picks like taiyaki (fish-shaped cake) and agepan (fried bread).

They also have a wide range of sauces, including a special sweet sauce. Since they provide a "kushiage (deep-fried skewer) frying time guide" that shows the best frying time, even first timers do not need to worry.

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After enjoying plenty of kushiage (deep-fried skewers), you will definitely want to finish with dessert. Just like the kushiage, everything is All you can eat.

The lineup includes cakes, tarts, and fruit that match the season, making it perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. The soft serve is also recommended, and lets you enjoy the natural taste of milk.

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"2000円 All you can eat All you can drink Izakaya Osusumeya Nagoya Eki Ten" is a great pick when you're looking for an izakaya in Nagoya City, Aichi, where you can enjoy a buffet.

Just a 1-minute walk from Exit 12 of Nagoya Station Unimall, the location is one of its big draws. The interior has a casual feel, and guests say you can relax and enjoy your meal while chatting.

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The menu is All you can eat only, and one nice point is that there is no cover charge. All you can drink is included as well.

The 70 dishes on offer cover a wide range, and even fresh sashimi such as bonito tataki, packed with rich umami, is all you can eat. Later at night, they also offer a 10-dish all-you-can-eat menu.

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In the cold season, the Hot Pot menu comes recommended too. In addition to the standard motsu-nabe (offal hotpot), they also offer mildly spicy mentaiko motsu-nabe and a chicken hot pot that lets you change up the flavor with 7 kinds of soup.

There is also a wide selection of rice dishes and desserts that are perfect To finish, so you can enjoy the meal to the very end without getting bored. For the all you can eat option, you can choose between 2-hour and 3-hour plans.

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Shabu Shabu Onyasai Nagoya Sakae Ten is a buffet restaurant centered on shabu-shabu, where you can choose 2 kinds of dashi (broth). It is located on the 6F of Don Quijote Nagoya Sakae Ten, near Sakae Station in Nagoya.

The interior has a bright atmosphere, and the seating is said to be spacious. The large windows also offer an open view of the area around the station.

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A wide range of shabu-shabu all you can eat courses are available, featuring Special meat and fresh Domestic vegetables. You can order refills freely from a menu of more than 60 items.

The types of meat included vary by course, such as sangenton (three-way crossbred pork) and Iberico pork. In addition to all you can eat, they also offer set meals with fixed portions.

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The restaurant uses about 14 kinds of meat, all Special selected by professionals, and carefully cuts each slice in-house to keep it very fresh.

As for the seasonal vegetables that pair well with shabu-shabu, they do not limit themselves to a specific production region and instead serve the freshest vegetables that taste best at that time of year.

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Located about 10 minutes by bus from Toyohashi Station, Four Seasons is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy colorful seasonal dishes that change throughout the year in buffet style.

It is on the 1st floor of Loisir Hotel Toyohashi in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, and the interior is said to offer a spacious, relaxing setting.

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A buffet is offered at both lunch and dinner, with about 40 items available from Appetizers to dessert.

The dishes that reflect the season also include local specialties. There is also a chef station where you can enjoy roast pork and roast beef.

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The desserts are just as popular as the food, with some saying they taste as good as ones made by a top pastry chef.

Even the regular buffet offers a wide selection of desserts, and it seems they also hold a sweets collection several times a month. On some days, they even have a chocolate fountain.

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Toyokaro is a Chinese restaurant located inside Toyohashi Loisir Hotel in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture. You can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine by the head chef at the lunch and dinner buffet.

The interior is clean and calm. Depending on the size of your group, a Private room may also be available.

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At this buffet, the Appetizers and mains are made to order. A nice touch is that freshly prepared dishes are brought right to your table.

Many people say that every dish served by the skilled chef, who has many years of training and experience, is delicious. Each item comes in a small portion, which makes it easy to enjoy a wide variety of dishes.

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Soup, dim sum, desserts, and more are laid out on the buffet counter, so you can enjoy as much of whatever you like as you want.

The dessert selection includes annin dofu (almond tofu pudding), mango jelly, and lychee, with the kind of lineup you would expect from a Chinese restaurant.

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Evolution is a dining restaurant inside Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya, Chubu International Airport in Aichi’s international airport area, where you can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients.

The spacious windows throughout the restaurant are also popular, letting you enjoy your meal while looking out over the sea off Tokoname.

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The buffet is said to offer menus themed around ingredients and different countries depending on the season, so many repeat visitors come back again to match the theme.

You can casually enjoy dishes made with plenty of local ingredients. There are different menus from morning to night, so you can enjoy the buffet whenever you visit.

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At the breakfast buffet, you can enjoy a wide variety of dishes, from Western food to washoku (Japanese cuisine).

It also includes Nagoya specialties such as tebaski (chicken wings), so it is a good choice for those looking for a meal unique to Aichi Prefecture. The piping hot egg dishes cooked right in front of you by the chef are also popular.

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Natural Buffet Yukone in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, is a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in buffet style.

There is seating on the 1st and 2nd floors, and the high ceilings create an open, airy space. It is said to be a great place for everything from lunch with friends or family to large parties.

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The Italian buffet is popular, featuring kama-yaki pizza (oven baked pizza) along with pasta and desserts. On weekdays, a nice perk is that there is no time limit.

They also offer salads made with fresh vegetables from Ichinomiya, making it a great pick for people who care about nutritional balance. There is also a reasonably priced buffet option without pizza.

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The croissants served at the buffet are also recommended, and if you like them, you can also buy them for Takeout.

They are made with a special syrup, and they are said to have an appealing texture that is crisp on the outside and soft and airy inside.

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A 5-minute walk from Miai Station in Okazaki, Aichi, this restaurant is popular for its buffet where you can enjoy authentic Nepalese curry and naan.

In addition to table seating, it also has tatami seating and Semi-private rooms, making it a great place when you want to relax and enjoy your meal at ease.

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The buffet has a 90-minute limit for both lunch and dinner. In addition to three daily curries such as keema curry and butter chicken, naan, rice, and the salad bar are also All you can eat.

The curries are mildly spiced, and you can adjust the heat to your liking with the chili peppers provided.

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The naan is not set out on the buffet table, and instead you order it from the staff. One of the best things is that you get to enjoy freshly made warm naan.

They offer about five kinds of naan in total, including butter naan and garlic naan, so it is also a good idea to share a few among a group.