When traveling to Japan, many people want to enjoy Japanese food to the fullest. Tokyo has so many buffet restaurants that it can be hard to choose, whether it's Japanese-style yakiniku grilling, shabu-shabu hot pot, or international cuisine. Each restaurant competes to offer top-quality ingredients, such as Matsusaka beef, wagyu beef, king crab, and snow crab. We've picked out buffet restaurants worth trying at least once, with great flavors, a wide selection, and excellent value. Check out our 7 recommended buffet restaurants in Tokyo, wherever you're staying in the city.
1. Luxe Dining Hapuna
Luxe Dining Hapuna, located in the Shinagawa Prince Hotel, offers a buffet with more than 70 dishes, including king crab, wagyu beef, scallops, and much more.
The highlight here is the king crab meat, fresh and sweet with a firm texture. There are also hot and cold drinks, Japanese sweets, and fresh fruit. The dining room has an elegant, stylish black-themed decor, and the whole experience is excellent value for the price.
Prices and Hours
- Lunch 11:00 - 15:00 - Adults ¥3,800, Children (elementary school) ¥2,800, Infants (up to 3 years old) ¥1,800
- Dinner 17:00 - 22:00 - Adults ¥6,000, Children (elementary school) ¥3,800, Infants (up to 3 years old) ¥2,000
Address: Shinagawa Prince Hotel Main Tower 1F 4-10-30 Takanawa, Minato, Tokyo 108-8611
Phone: 03-5421-1114
Access: About 4 minutes on foot from JR Shinagawa Station (320 meters).
Website: http://www.princehotels.com/shinagawa/restaurants/luxe-dining-hapuna/
2. Daishucho
This buffet restaurant has been open for more than 20 years and offers two styles: yakiniku grilling and shabu-shabu hot pot. It serves quality wagyu beef, fresh seafood, and sweet, firm snow crab, all available with unlimited servings. The price also includes drinks and Japanese sweets.
Prices and Hours
- Dinner 16:00 - 23:00 (Monday - Thursday / Saturday / Sunday) - Men ¥3,990, Women ¥3,780
- Dinner 16:00 - 23:30 (Friday) - Men ¥3,990, Women ¥3,780
Address: Akihabara First Building 5F Kanda matsu nagacho1 Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-0023
Phone: 03-3253-0200
Access: About 1 minute on foot from JR Akihabara Station.
Website: http://r.gnavi.co.jp/g629702/
3. Kitanokazoku
This restaurant offers a wide variety of Japanese buffet dishes made from quality ingredients, such as wagyu beef and an array of fresh seafood. The highlight is the unlimited king crab and snow crab. There is also an à la carte menu that includes authentic shabu-shabu, all made with carefully selected ingredients.
Prices and Hours
- Dinner 16:00 - 24:00 (Monday - Saturday) - ¥4,000 ~ ¥5,000
- Dinner 16:00 - 23:00 (public holidays) - ¥4,000 ~ ¥5,000
Address: 1-7-8 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0011
Phone: 03-3504-0330
Access: About 5 minutes on foot from the Hibiya exit of JR Shimbashi Station.
Website: http://www.kitanokazoku.jp/
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4. Okuu
This yakiniku buffet is a must for beef lovers, featuring nationally recognized beef from Yamagata Prefecture as well as carefully selected Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black) beef, along with fresh, pesticide-free vegetables from quality farms. There are also many other unlimited items to choose from.
Prices and Hours
- Lunch 11:00 - 15:00 (Monday - Sunday) - ¥1,200
- Dinner 17:00 - 23:30 (Monday - Friday) and 17:00 - 23:00 (Saturday - Sunday and holidays) - ¥3,500
Address: EXCEL Shimbashi B1F, 2-5-1, Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004
Phone: 03-6273-3960
Access: About 2 minutes on foot from the Hibiya exit of JR Shimbashi Station, or about 2 minutes on foot from Shimbashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.
Website: https://gurunavi.com/en/ga1s503/rst/
5. Rokkasen
This well-known yakiniku buffet restaurant has earned an award from TripAdvisor for three years running. It's a must for any beef lover, as only the finest cuts are served here. The highlight is Matsusaka beef, known as the "King of Beef," so tender it practically melts in your mouth, along with Japanese black beef and ultra-fresh king crab. The restaurant also serves rare horse meat sashimi. Buffet prices come in several tiers to suit different preferences.
Prices and Hours
- Buffet prices range from ¥7,700 to ¥27,500, including dessert but not drinks (alcoholic drinks add ¥2,060, non-alcoholic drinks add ¥1,030)
- Hours: 11:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:30)
- For prices, please check the official website.
Address: 110 Bldg. 10F, 1-10-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 0120-666-528 (English support available)
Access: About 3 minutes on foot from JR Shinjuku Station.
Website: https://rokkasen.co.jp/en/
6. Fukuju
This yakiniku buffet's highlight is wagyu beef from the finest Japanese cattle breed, Kuroge Wagyu. The wagyu here is bright red with beautiful marbling, so tender it practically melts in your mouth. The restaurant has understated decor for a relaxed atmosphere, and free hot and cold drinks are also available.
Prices and Hours
- Buffet price ¥3,974 per person
- Lunch 11:30 - 15:00 (Monday - Friday) average price ¥1,000
- Dinner 17:00 - 23:00 (Monday - Friday) average price ¥3,000
- Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, open from 11:30 - 23:00
Address: Akihabara Dai Building, Ekimae Plaza Building 8F, 1-18-18, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0021
Phone: 03-5297-2910 (English support available)
Access: About 1 minute on foot from the Denkigai exit of JR Akihabara Station, or about 3 minutes on foot from Exit 2 of Akihabara Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
Website: https://gurunavi.com/en/a010909/rst/
7. Jurin
This international buffet restaurant is located at Tama Center and offers both Western dishes adapted to Japanese tastes and traditional Japanese food, with a wide variety of options. A recommended dish is the Parmesan spaghetti, a must for cheese lovers, made with soft, freshly made noodles topped generously with freshly grated Parmesan, along with excellent Japanese beef stew. There are also hot and cold drinks and a dazzling selection of baked goods.
Prices and Hours
- Lunch (11:30 - 15:30) ¥600 - ¥2,600
- Dinner (17:00 - 21:00) ¥700 - ¥3,800
Address: Tama Center 1-43, Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo, 206-0033
Phone: 042-374-5932
Access: About 2 minutes on foot from Keio-Tama-Center Station on the Keio Sagamihara Line, or about 2 minutes on foot from Odakyu-Tama-Center Station on the Odakyu Tama Line.
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