I was planning to meet up at a tomato ramen restaurant that was highly recommended, but I arrived earlier than expected. So, I decided to shop at the DAISO and Daikirex stores on the same premises. They were having an Asian Fair, so I ended up skipping the tomato ramen and joining the fair instead. I always end up eating too much at buffets... Anyway, most of the Asian dishes were delicious. Thank you for the meal!

We made a reservation for 8 people at 6:00 on a festival day and arrived a little before 6. Most of the seats were already taken. We paid for our group at the reception and went to our table with the same number. The buffet had a variety of dishes but many empty trays which was disappointing. It seemed to be the busiest time, but by the time we finished eating, the trays were refilled and there were no more lines. The quality and variety of food was similar to a hotel breakfast buffet. The taste was not exceptional but decent for the price. It would be a good deal for a weekday lunch.

Part of the menu: - Cherry tomatoes - Sliced cabbage - Seaweed salad with corn - Sliced onions - Homemade potato salad - Edamame - Chorogi salad - Kimchi - Okra salad - Black beans - Chinese-style rape blossoms - Cold tofu - Cold Chinese noodles - Cold udon - Ramen - Pho - Corn soup - Pork miso soup - Zenzai (sweet red bean soup) - Aged stewed curry - Coconut chicken curry - Sichuan mapo tofu - Sweet and sour meatballs - Soy sauce fried chicken - Gai yang (Thai grilled chicken) - Takoyaki - Hashed potatoes - Fried squid - Tempura (Baltic herring, sweet potato, okra) - Authentic fried rice - Teppanyaki mixed vegetables - Fried noodles - Demi-glace hamburger - White wine stewed mussels and clams - Cold duck pasta with plum - Fresh pasta (Bolognese) - Mac and cheese - Roasted chicken thighs - Cold duck pate on baguette - Salmon and avocado on baguette - Gratin Dauphinois - Margherita pizza - Mayo corn pizza - Four cheese pizza - Grand blue souffle cheesecake - Shortcake - Chocolate torte - Melon panna cotta - Panna cotta - Premium pudding - Coffee jelly - Orange jelly - Blue Hawaii jelly - Crepe batter - Mandarin orange - Cherries - Soybean flour - Banana - Granola - Mango pudding - Almond jelly - Warabi mochi - Ice cream (roasted green tea, pistachio, tiramisu, triple berry, gelato milk, cassis sherbet) I had a great time at the restaurant, with a more extensive menu than my last visit. I enjoyed a variety of dishes from classic menu items to limited-time specials. I even had four servings of dessert, feeling satisfied and eager to return for more. I look forward to another enjoyable experience on my next visit.

Part of the menu: - Chicken rice - Fried potatoes - Tempura of squid, lotus root, okra, and sweet potato - Negidashi roll - Authentic fried rice - Yakisoba - Pork and octopus okonomiyaki - Tom yum kung - Amatriciana - Japanese-style soy sauce pasta - BBQ pizza, mayo corn pizza, margherita - Ice cream flavors: musk melon, mango sherbet, matcha, vanilla, chocolate, strawberry - Butter sable, sesame dumplings, popcorn (BBQ and salt flavors) - Apple crumble pie, red bean jelly, panna cotta with raspberry sauce, premium pudding, purple potato mousse, shortcake, chocolate gateau The classic menu items like authentic fried rice and negidashi roll are consistently delicious. While it's a luxury at a buffet, it would be nice to have the tempura freshly fried and the pizza warmed up. During my visit, there were limited options for main dishes and desserts, and not many of my favorites. One of the highlights of visiting this place is making your own sweets, but unfortunately, I couldn't do that this time. I hope that on my next visit, even if the options are limited, there will be something I like.

Part of the menu: Salad Menu: - Seasoned soybeans - Dried daikon radish simmered in broth - Freeze-dried tofu - Simmered hijiki seaweed - Broccoli - Onion slices - Corn - Seaweed salad - Sliced cabbage - Baby corn - Edamame Main Dish Menu: - Okonomiyaki - Takoyaki - Soy sauce-flavored fried chicken - Sweet and sour meatballs - French fries - Hashed potatoes - Golden teppanyaki fried rice - Tempura (sweet potato, lotus root, okra) - Pizza (4 types) - Pasta, etc. Dessert Menu: - Churros - Sesame dumplings - Fluffy soy milk donuts - Belgian waffles - English scones - Shortcake - Gateau chocolat - Premium pudding The main dishes included the usual tempura with added tempura shrimp this time, and the dessert menu had additions like pancakes and jellies. The sweet and sour meatballs had a strong and delicious flavor this time, and the golden teppanyaki fried rice was consistently tasty, so I ended up getting seconds of these two items. The dessert selection was as fulfilling as ever. I wanted to try the two types of jellies and parfaits made with soft serve ice cream, but I was too full to indulge. I hope to enjoy the desserts to my heart's content next time and revisit to savor the delicious sweet and sour meatballs and golden teppanyaki fried rice.

There were various types of beans such as black beans, simmered hijiki, and simmered soybeans. A salad with plenty of seaweed. The golden teppanyaki fried rice that was delicious last time. Although it didn't taste as amazing as the first time I tried it, it was still delicious. Four types of pizza - mayo corn, teriyaki chicken, margherita, and quattro formaggi. The quattro formaggi, with honey and cheese blending together, was the best tasting today. It might have been good that I could put plenty of honey on it myself. The roast whole chicken with lemon mustard sauce was too sour, which made the meat lose its appeal. There were plenty of desserts again this time. I enjoyed making and eating crepes and parfaits to my heart's content. I realized how much I enjoyed it with an unlimited stomach. There were no special dishes that stood out as exceptionally delicious, but there were several side dishes that I wanted to have more of, and I once again recognized that this buffet is the best one I've been to. I look forward to enjoying a wider variety of dishes next time.

I visited the newly opened "Kobe Cook World Buffet" located in the large commercial facility at the site of the former Ion Mizuki store (formerly Daiei Mizuki store). I arrived on a Sunday just before 6 pm for the evening session which starts at 5 pm. After getting a ticket at the reception ticket machine in the windbreak room, I had to wait for about 30 minutes as there were 20 groups ahead of me. The restaurant is operated by Kobe Shoji, a subsidiary of Business Super, making it somewhat like a direct sales business! The prices are paid in advance, with men paying 1,600 yen, women 1,300 yen, and elementary school students 1,000 yen on weekends and holidays. There are both table and counter seats, so even if you are dining alone, you can feel comfortable. The kitchen is partially open, allowing you to see the kitchen from the windbreak room. I first tried three types of pizza: Salami Ham Cream Pizza, Teriyaki Chicken Pizza, and Margherita. Although I could see the process of spreading sauce on the pizza dough and adding toppings in the open kitchen, the taste of the freshly baked pizza was just average. If you happen to pick up a cold pizza, it's a different story. I'm not sure if they really had over 100 different dishes from around the world as they claimed. One of the main dishes, "Beef Tongue Stew," was already sold out by 6:30 pm. I also tried dishes like Mapo Tofu, Sweet and Sour Meatball, White Fish Fry with Tartar Sauce, Herb Breaded Chicken Thigh, Bistro-style Pork Cutlet, Hamburger Steak with Mushroom Sauce, Negi-flavored Rolled Omelette, Tomato Sauce Doria, and Young Chicken Ajillo. Some dishes would have been delicious if they were freshly made, but there was nothing particularly noteworthy. I also had the salad bar, but I made a big mistake by pouring too much coriander sauce, making the salad unappetizing with poor presentation. As coriander is not my favorite, the salad turned out neither tasty nor delicious, leading to a big regret. The drink bar included a separate 1,000 yen option for all-you-can-drink alcohol. There were also ice cream and soft serve, so I tried to make a coffee float but failed. The Cremeschnitte (a Croatian specialty pastry with custard and cream sandwiched between flaky pastry) was delicious. When I brought back mango and vanilla ice cream, my family said it looked like pumpkin and potato salad. Finally, the crepe batter that the boy was silently baking was deliciously chewy. Although I'm not a dessert person, the desserts were all enjoyable without any misses. I don't think I'll revisit, but thank you for the meal.

Robert's friend Yuji Bababa, as introduced in the cooking and talk show, appeared as a guest on last week's Downtown DX and presented a "Pork and Daikon Hot Pot." In addition to cooking, there was a segment on "How to enjoy a buffet 100 times more (actually corrected to "1.5 times" at the end of the show (lol))," where Bababa-san mentioned that it is important to first go around the buffet corner and look at the dishes before grabbing a plate and starting to serve yourself. So, although it's a bit late, today I will be uploading photos of Kobe Cook World Buffet. This was my second visit to Kobe Cook, following last October. It was during the European Fair period. This time, I followed Bababa-san's buffet strategy and first went around to see all the dishes that were lined up (^-^)ゞSweet and sour meatball dish, which was quite spicy, Sichuan-style Mapo Tofu, tender and delicious smoked duck breast, egg omelette with plenty of green onions. From here on, these are the limited-time menu items for the European Fair. Here we have the Mushroom Sauce Hamburger, Spanish-style omelette with plenty of vegetables and salami, a classic Belgian dish - Mussels and clams cooked in white wine. The beef stew cooked slowly in red wine is available only for dinner on weekdays and weekends and holidays. Polpette, a regional Italian dish cooked with meatballs and vegetables in tomato sauce. Bocadillo, a Spanish-style sandwich with ingredients stuffed between baguettes. Kremšnita is a Croatian dessert made with custard and cream sandwiched between pastry, which was well received by my wife. My first plate included the European Fair menu items in the middle row - Tang Stew, Polpette, and Bocadillo. On my second plate, I had Mussels and clams cooked in white wine, green onion omelette, and smoked duck breast again (^-^)ゞI forgot to take a picture of the alcohol, so here is the last glass of red wine. Now, here is the fold-in newspaper flyer. The European Fair at Kobe Cook World Buffet will end at the end of this month. From February 1st to March 31st, they will have a Chinese Fair with dishes like Bang Bang Chicken, Tianjin rice, and shrimp chili, which are also hard to resist. Also, although Kobe Cook did not accept reservations until now, starting from January 25th, reservations are now possible (by phone and online. Same-day reservations are not allowed). This makes it even easier to visit.

Today is December 1st. The era has changed from Heisei to Reiwa, and the exciting year of 2019, which was full of the Rugby World Cup, is coming to an end. The cold weather is getting harsher, so it's important to take care of your health and make sure to welcome the new year feeling good. In October, a new shopping mall called Life Garden Mizumaki opened on the site of the former Aeon Mizumaki. There are 17 stores as tenants, one of which is "Kobe Cook World Buffet." My family and I visited this restaurant. The prices are very reasonable, with lunch on weekdays costing 1,000 yen for women and 1,200 yen for men. Dinner is also affordable, with women at 1,200 yen and men at 1,300 yen, including soft drinks. On weekends and holidays, both lunch and dinner cost 1,300 yen for women and 1,600 yen for men, with a time limit of 90 minutes (120 minutes on weekdays). The all-you-can-drink alcohol is also priced at 1,000 yen, making it very attractive for those who enjoy drinking. We walked around and checked out the various dishes, which slightly differ between lunch and dinner. We visited during the dinner time on a weekday. There were salad, mapo tofu, fried rice, omelettes, pasta, pizza, sushi, rice dishes, hot springs eggs, and more. The open-style kitchen allowed us to watch the cooking process. The dessert section was also impressive. The food was delicious and there was a wide variety of options. The Kobe Cook World Buffet has received good reviews, and we enjoyed the spacious dining area. A flyer in the morning newspaper mentioned that a European cuisine fair will be held starting today, December 1st, with dishes like white wine-steamed mussels and clams, cheese and potato dishes, herb breaded chicken, and chicken and eggplant ajillo. Looking at the tempting photos, I am worried about how to resist the temptation to visit again.

Part of the menu: Salad: - Soybean simmered in a tasty sauce - Dried daikon simmered in a tasty sauce - Fried tofu - Konjac simmered in a spicy sauce - Hijiki seaweed simmered - Kimchi - Broccoli - Onion slices - Corn - Seaweed salad - Shredded daikon - Sliced carrots - Sliced cabbage - Baby corn - Edamame Main dishes: - Gratin Dauphinois - Milan-style Doria - Mussels and clams in white wine - Spaghetti alle vongole - Amatriciana - Sweet and sour meatballs - Takoyaki - Smooth homemade tofu - French fries - Hashed potatoes - Soy sauce marinated fried chicken - White fish fry - Pumpkin tempura - Okra tempura - Sweet potato tempura Desserts: - Churros - Sesame dumplings - Fluffy soy milk donuts - Belgian waffles - English scones - Crumble souffle cheesecake - Shortcake - Gateau au Chocolat - Premium pudding - Panna cotta - Blueberry mousse This buffet is the most delicious I have ever been to, with a wide variety of vegetables, main dishes, and my favorite desserts. Plus, the price is reasonable. My personal favorites are the okonomiyaki and takoyaki, as well as the tamagoyaki and fried rice. The fried rice is so delicious that I always go back for seconds. I can't wait to visit again soon.

From the end of the season to the road towards Takasu, passing through Umenoki Danchi, you will find a restaurant located on the site of the former Aeon Mizumaki store, with 17 stores such as Discount Drug Cosmos and Dairekusu K's Denki. The parking lot is located on the premises of the store. All seats are table seats. LUNCH 11:00-16:00 (Last entry at 15:00) [Weekdays] Women...¥1000 Men...¥1200 Elementary school students...¥700 Kids (3 years and older to under elementary school age)...¥400 [Weekends and holidays] Women...¥1300 Men...¥1600 Elementary school students...¥1000 Kids (3 years and older to under elementary school age)...¥600 Free for children under 3 years old DINNER [Weekdays] Women...¥1100 Men...¥1300 Elementary school students...¥800 Kids (3 years and older to under elementary school age)...¥400 [Weekends and holidays] Women...¥1300 Men...¥1600 Elementary school students...¥1000 Kids (3 years and older to under elementary school age)...¥600 Some menu items include: - Pizza - Pasta - Okonomiyaki - Omelette - Fried rice - Karaage - French fries - Tempura - Curry - Pho - Tonjiru (pork miso soup) - Soup - Potato salad - Green salad - Fruit cocktail - Bite-sized cake - Cream puff - Waffles - Homemade crepes - Soft serve ice cream - Ice cream (6 varieties) The buffet is divided into sections such as soup, rice, fried foods, salad bar, teppanyaki, steamed dishes, pho, pasta, pizza, sweets, and a bar counter. There were many menu items I wanted to try, but there was a long line and many empty plates waiting to be filled. The seats were far away, so it was quite a task to go back and forth. By the time my stomach settled down, there were empty seats, so I must have arrived at a bad time. The dishes kept coming out one after another. Among all the buffets I've tried, this one ranks high in terms of deliciousness and variety of menu items. I definitely want to visit again when things have calmed down.

Kobe Bussan operates a buffet-style restaurant where most of the ingredients used in the dishes can be purchased at Gyomu Super, making it relatively affordable compared to similar buffet restaurants. They offer a wide variety of dishes including rice dishes, teppanyaki, pizza, pasta, desserts, and a drink bar. However, personally, I have concerns about the taste, speed of service, and the attitude of the staff, so I am not eager to use it actively. But on weekdays, there is no time limit, making it convenient for housewives and families with children.

I had Sichuan-style Mapo Tofu. The dish was topped with chopped green onions, garlic leaves, and chili peppers, which made it look very appetizing. The first thing I noticed was the authentic aroma of Sichuan peppercorns and prickly ash, giving it a spicy kick. I was expecting it to be very hot, but the dish had a good balance of spicy and savory flavors, with a hint of sweetness. As I ate, the spiciness and numbing sensation from the Sichuan peppercorns gradually kicked in. The perfect harmony of flavors and spiciness made it a delicious meal that went well with rice.

It was the strongest taste ever!!

I went for lunch. The restaurant was spacious with tables placed apart due to COVID-19, so we were able to enjoy our time there while maintaining distance. We had various dishes over the course of about an hour, adjusting our pace accordingly.