Did you know there are hidden spots in Tokyo where you can enjoy a full lunch buffet for under ¥2,000? From hotel buffets to Indian curry, Japanese cuisine, and organic vegetable specialists, here are 5 great-value places you won’t want to miss!
① Chisun Hotel Hamamatsucho “Ravenna”
A hotel restaurant about a 10-minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station.
On weekdays, they offer a “Taste of the World” lunch buffet (90 minutes, ¥1,400 incl. tax).
The menu changes monthly, featuring dishes like salmon and spinach gratin, kushi-katsu skewers, handmade omelets, rice, curry, and soups—amazing value for the price!
Don’t miss the desserts like panna cotta and fruit punch, making this an unbeatable hotel lunch deal.
② Dina Gyang Dos (Shibakoen)
A hidden gem located on the 2nd floor of an office building.
The weekday-only buffet is ¥1,400 (80 minutes, no reservation needed).
Daily specials include dishes like miso katsu, stir-fried beef stamina, and salsa cheese chicken, along with ramen, curry, and an impressive 6 kinds of salad dressings.
With treats like shrimp with mayo and almond tofu for dessert, this spot delivers both flavor and volume—an under-the-radar favorite.
③ Yakitori IPPON⁺ Tokyo (Kyobashi)
A newly opened (July 2025) modern-Japanese buffet restaurant.
Choose one main dish plus all-you-can-eat Japanese side dishes (90 minutes, ¥1,500 incl. tax). Small plates like chawanmushi, ganmodoki, and seasonal simmered vegetables are all delicately prepared.
For the main, you can pick dishes such as chicken nanban, and rice and miso soup come with unlimited refills. A stylish new spot to enjoy a high-quality Japanese lunch at a relaxed pace.
④ Venus South Indian Dining (Kinshicho)
A renowned South Indian restaurant frequently listed among Tokyo’s top dining spots.
Their daily lunch buffet is just ¥1,300, offering incredible value.
Expect authentic dishes like chicken coconut curry, minced eggplant keema, and winter melon yogurt curry, alongside unlimited fresh-baked naan and biryani.
For dessert, the sweet cardamom-flavored payasam is the perfect finish.
Outstanding in both taste and quality, this is one of the best-value buffets in town.
⑤ WE ARE THE FARM Shibuya
A buffet featuring freshly harvested organic vegetables delivered straight from the restaurant’s own farm in Chiba.
Available Tuesday–Sunday, 60 minutes for ¥1,980.
Despite being vegetable-focused, the variety and satisfaction level are remarkable.
With kale, beets, soybeans, yam, glass noodle salad, plus curry, gratin, and tempura, the lineup is rich and diverse.
Other highlights include somen noodles, detox water, and even cute shovel-shaped spoons that add a playful touch!
Tokyo is full of amazing all-you-can-eat lunch spots under ¥2,000!
Perfect for when you want to save money but still enjoy a little indulgence.
Why not check one out and find your new favorite buffet?
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