Hello, I’m Aya.
Today, I’d like to introduce the lunch buffet at Bistro Japonais Ichozaka
, located inside Shinagawa Prince Hotel.
This all-you-can-eat buffet focuses on Japanese cuisine and offers a wide variety of dishes—from sushi and tempura to oden and traditional Japanese sweets—making it a must-visit for Japanese food lovers.
Bistro Japonais Ichozaka – Lunch Buffet Overview
Hours: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Price:Weekdays: ¥3,500 / $22 (Unlimited time)
Weekends & Holidays: ¥4,300 / $27 (90-minute limit)
Service charge not included
The restaurant is spacious and has a calm, relaxing atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy their meal at a leisurely pace.
All-You-Can-Eat Sushi & Tempura
One of the highlights of the buffet is the nigiri sushi counter.
Salmon, lean tuna, shrimp, and even eel are all available to enjoy as much as you like. Wasabi is served separately, so you can adjust it to your preference. The lean tuna, in particular, had a rich flavor and was especially delicious.
Tempura, including lotus root, sweet potato, and shrimp, is served freshly fried and always hot. Shrimp tempura enjoyed with matcha salt, tempura dipping sauce, or simple salt was truly exceptional.
A Wide Selection of Japanese Side Dishes & Hot Meals
The buffet also features a generous selection of Japanese side dishes, such as pork cutlet simmered with egg, Saikyo miso–grilled chicken thigh, simmered beef with dried daikon radish, and teriyaki flounder. All are well-seasoned and pair perfectly with rice.
The Saikyo miso chicken had a gentle sweetness that soaked into the meat, making it hard to resist going back for seconds.
The hearty pork miso soup is filled with ingredients and delivers a mellow, comforting broth.
Oden made with Nagasaki-style grilled flying fish broth includes daikon radish, quail eggs, and fish cakes, allowing you to fully appreciate the depth of the dashi.
Enjoying the Essence of Dashi
Cod and vegetables steamed in Hokkaido kombu dashi offer a light yet flavorful dish that highlights the natural taste of the ingredients.
Spinach and clam ohitashi has a gentle, savory clam flavor, making it a perfect palate cleanser.
The takikomi gohan with scallops, scented with sesame oil, stood out with its fragrant aroma and rich umami.
Udon, Curry, and Salad Options
Warm udon noodles are served with a gentle bonito and kombu broth and taste even better topped with shrimp tempura.
Ichozaka’s vegetable-filled Japanese curry is mild and easy to enjoy, offering an unexpectedly satisfying option within the Japanese buffet lineup.
The salad section includes Japanese-style toppings such as tororo kombu and bonito flakes, along with dressings like sesame, lemon, and green shiso.
Japanese Sweets & Freshly Made Dango
Desserts are mainly Japanese-style. Matcha terrine, matcha ice cream, matcha agar, shiratama dumplings, and kuromitsu agar allow you to create your own dessert combinations.
The most memorable dessert was the freshly made kushi dango.
The chewy dumplings paired perfectly with sweet-and-salty sauce and roasted nori, bringing an instant smile with every bite.
On weekdays, guests can also enjoy a complimentary dessert plate ordered via QR code—a lovely bonus.
Final Thoughts
The lunch buffet at Bistro Japonais Ichozaka offers an impressive selection of Japanese dishes, including sushi and tempura, with a strong emphasis on carefully prepared dashi-based cuisine. From freshly fried tempura and hearty oden to gently seasoned simmered and steamed dishes, everything feels thoughtfully made.
The addition of freshly prepared dango and matcha desserts further enhances the experience. With unlimited time on weekdays, it’s an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy a relaxed and satisfying lunch.
Its convenient location near Shinagawa Station is another plus.
If you’re craving an authentic and fulfilling Japanese buffet experience, be sure to check out the lunch buffet at Bistro Japonais Ichozaka.
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