I used this restaurant for our annual girls' get-together! All of my friends are in their forties, so we decided to go for a healthy theme. I had made a reservation at SOLOVIVA in Namba based on a friend's request, and I had been there a few times before because I am interested in organic food. I made the reservation online, and I received a phone call shortly after, with very polite service. On the day of our gathering, when we arrived, the restaurant seemed a bit dark from the outside, making us wonder if they were not open yet. However, they were already open, and we were smoothly seated in a spacious booth for six. There was no time limit, so we ended up spending about 4 hours there (*^_^*). The main dishes were customizable, with side dishes, drinks, and bread available in a buffet style. My friends chose cream croquettes, while I went for a fish dish as the main, along with bread, drinks, and soup. The bread selection included varieties like brown rice, tomato, and basil. The salad was a stick salad, with carrots being a bit hard, but the drinks were unlimited. I had rose hip and loquat leaf tea, and there was a wide variety of drink options available as side dishes. I later ordered appetizers, the main fish dish, and dessert, all for less than 2000 yen. The cost performance was also good. It was a Sunday lunchtime, but the restaurant was spacious enough that we could enjoy our time and food without worrying about other customers. It was a relaxing and enjoyable experience!

I made a reservation for 11 am in the morning, but when I arrived, they had already sold out of the main dishes, including steak. I ended up ordering a hamburger instead. The salad that came with it was delicious, but unfortunately, the hamburger itself was too salty to enjoy. The buffet setup was a bit unhygienic as people were using their hands to take food, and the tongs were sticky. The drinks were not replenished quickly either. The all-you-can-eat bread was just average for me. While the price may be reasonable, I personally would hesitate to invite others to this restaurant.

Next to Umeda Arts Theater, there is a shop called "Vegetable Dining & Cafe" that I was always curious about whenever I went to see a play. I went there alone to grab a bite before the show, and they had a lot of vegetable dishes on the menu. It was around 5 pm, and I was feeling like having dinner, so I thought there might not be much to eat at this time. But when I looked at the menu, they had a Light Meal menu! There was a limited time offer for a set with a choice of drink. I ordered the Vegetable Salmon Bowl set with a drink for 1600 yen including tax. It had my favorite silky salmon, crispy vegetables, and of course, rice. It was delicious! They also sold bread inside the shop, and during lunchtime, they had an all-you-can-eat menu. When I finished my meal and went to the counter, there was a long line. It seemed like many people were enjoying tea before going to see a play, which made me a bit anxious. Next time, I'll make sure to go with plenty of time to spare (laughs).

When you choose a main dish, a bread buffet comes with it. You can also use the soup and drink bar. If you eat the three breads brought to you at the beginning, you can take more bread from the buffet shelf. I chose the salmon Caesar salad as my main dish, and the salmon had a strong presence, with plenty of vegetables such as bamboo shoots, radishes, green beans, sweet potatoes, broccoli, etc., giving it a satisfying and delicious taste! There were various types of bread displayed each time, and the chocolate bread and mugwort bread were delicious. I forgot to take a photo of the main dish..

Next to the Meigei Main Hall. It's a shop full of ladies before the performance. I wonder if they have bread? Let's have a light meal at the stay. It's not good to eat too many carbohydrates. Yomogi salt bread and crispy walnut bread salt bread. Wow, it's amazing! I'm praising it. Grass mochi is very flavorful. It's bread, but it has a mysterious Japanese feel. The flavor of enmei is also strong. The walnut bread has plenty of walnuts, and it's fragrant with the skin on. You can buy surprisingly high-quality bread here. They are small, though.

I used it for lunch and had the vegetable salmon bowl. I had been there about ten years ago and had the impression that the seasoning was not very tasty, which was not overturned this time, so I was somewhat disappointed. It is located right next to the Hankyu International Hotel. On weekends, depending on the time, they seem to hold matchmaking events.

I made a reservation before going to see a play at Umeda, which tends to get crowded. The restaurant opens at 10:30 for a 12:00 show, which is convenient for theater-goers. They have a restroom, making it a great place to visit before the show. As a vegetable cafe, the vegetable-packed hamburger was delicious. The set includes unlimited bread, soft drinks, and soup. The first two pieces of bread are served warm, but the buffet bread can be a bit dry if not warmed up. The bread is also available for purchase, and there was some confusion with guests mistaking buffet bread for purchased bread. It would have been helpful to have clearer signage or guidance from staff. Despite being busy and short-staffed, I would like to make another reservation to visit this place again after the show.

Before going to see a play, I was planning to have lunch, but after eating too much for two days during New Year's, I'm not really hungry. Still, I want to eat something, so I decided to have a cake set with apple hot tart and coffee ☕️ Now, off to the final show of "Elisabeth" in Osaka! "SOLVIVA" in Osaka, Kita-ku, Chayamachi 19-1, Umeda Arts Theater 1F. Phone: 050-5868-2923. Business hours: 11:30-17:00 (Last order at 16:15). *Business hours may change depending on theater performances. For details, call 06-6377-1333. Closed on irregular days. #Cafe #solviva #UmedaArtsTheater #Cake #Sweets

"SOLVIVA Vegetable Dining & Cafe" - Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Chayamachi 19-1, Umeda Arts Theater 1F Access: 3 minutes walk from Hankyu Umeda Station Chayamachi Exit Opening hours: 11:30-21:00 Regular holiday: Irregular holidays * Homemade hamburger set of black beef and Chami pork (2 pieces set) ¥1380 ⭐️ Free increase in hamburger 1 piece (about 100g) ・ During lunchtime, all menus come with unlimited homemade bread, unlimited drinks and soup, and free rice refills. ₍ᐢ·͈༝·͈ᐢ₎‼︎ There are a variety of homemade breads that you can eat as much as you want. ⭐️ There is also an oven and microwave, so warming it up makes it even more delicious. The main hamburger is a blend of ground meat that oozes with juicy flavor, and the teriyaki-style sauce on top is also very delicious. The salad is also generous. The main dish is very delicious, and with the all-you-can-eat option, it's quite cost-effective. The spacious and cozy interior makes it highly recommended. ☺️｡.ꕤ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ꕤ.。 @cuu.0x0 I mainly post Osaka gourmet content on Fridays (irregularly) and Mie gourmet content.ᐟ.ᐟ Likes, saves, and follows are appreciated ♡ Thank you for reading!｡.ꕤ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ꕤ.。"

Freshly baked bread is their specialty, with light meals also available at reasonable prices, making it a favorite spot that I often visit. Recommended bread: - Cheese-filled - Walnut-filled The drink bar offers a La France juice that is rarely seen and quite delicious. On weekends, events with 20-30 people or more are held, making it difficult to use the shop intermittently. It seems that on weekends, the shop operates more as an event space rather than a cafe. While the shop itself was very lively, it was quite noisy on weekends, so I wouldn't recommend it for a date or a relaxing cafe experience. I visited on a weekend, and depending on the timing, the staff may be too busy serving group customers, making it impossible to order for individuals or couples. Unlike izakayas where groups make noise, cafes should be a place where individuals can enjoy their food and drinks, so I hope they value this role. As tourism resumes and hotel guests return, there may be people who want to relax and chat after watching the neighboring play, so I hope the shop continues to create an elegant environment where everyone can enjoy their time comfortably. I look forward to visiting again at a more leisurely pace. ※Some information in the review may not have been updated since before the pandemic, so I wanted to provide an updated review.

I visited a restaurant offering more than 10 types of homemade bread for all-you-can-eat lunch on a holiday. I checked the business hours in advance on Instagram because they vary depending on events at Umeda Arts Theater, and on this day they were open from 10:30 am for lunch. I arrived a little after 10:30 am and was asked if I wanted to wait a bit or be seated right away for either cafe or lunch use. I ordered the Salmon Caesar Salad for 1,380 yen, which came with all-you-can-eat homemade bread, rice, soup, and drinks. There didn't seem to be a time limit, but it may depend on how busy it is, with some having a 2-hour limit. The first round of bread is served by the restaurant, and then you can help yourself to the bread on the buffet table using the same plate. The bread is cut from loaves sold at the bakery (on the right side of the entrance) and is not freshly baked, maybe leftover from the previous day. The service was polite and efficient, and the salad was delicious with plenty of ingredients. The bread is said to be made with brown rice in a golden ratio, giving it a chewy texture that is popular. However, it felt a bit dry rather than chewy, even after reheating, and had a substantial texture. Maybe the texture would have been different if it was freshly baked. During my visit, they changed two types of bread, and I tried a total of 16 varieties. By around 11:30 am, the restaurant was full, but most customers didn't stay for more than an hour, so by 12:10 pm, about 10% of the seats were empty. There weren't many customers getting bread refills either, so it felt like I was the only one eating (^^;). I left after about an hour. Thank you for the meal.

"SOLVIVA Vegetable Dining & Cafe" *Limited to 10 servings* Black beef stewed hamburger ¥1600. During lunchtime, in between work hours, you can enjoy all menu items with unlimited homemade bread, unlimited drinks and soup, and free rice refills. The drink corner offers a variety of unique teas and fruit drinks, and the soup is delicious. The bread is of high quality and surprisingly unlimited. The main stewed hamburger can be increased by one for free, so I had three. It was tender, generously sauced, and delicious until the end. The restaurant is conveniently located near the station, with sofa seating allowing for a relaxing time until the next appointment. It was a great place to visit. The parking lot at "Umeda LOFT" costs ¥1500 per day on weekdays, and if you spend over ¥3000 (tax included) at LOFT, you get free parking for up to 1 hour, then ¥300 for every 30 minutes after. I hope to make friends with fellow food lovers in Osaka. Address: 19-1 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 1F Umeda Arts Theater Access: 3 minutes walk from Hankyu Umeda Station Chayamachi exit. 304m from Osaka Umeda Station (Hankyu). Business hours: 11:30-21:00 (L.O. 20:15) *Subject to change due to COVID-19 or other circumstances. Closed irregularly, depending on Umeda Arts Theater's dark days. Seating: 120 seats (100 tables, 20 sofa seats) Private room: None Parking: None"

The vegetables seem to be confident, but the croquettes were delicious. The service of distributing various types of freshly baked bread is excellent. Unlike other buffet-style services, the pace here is fast enough to satisfy customers. However, the white corn soup, which is not yellow, was very unappetizing, possibly due to being diluted or having the wrong amount. The interior of the restaurant is not stylish, giving off a makeshift feel in the ground floor of an office building. The sofa seats feel homemade with just a piece of cloth laid out. The sofa would shake every time the customer next to me stood up to get a drink, making it impossible to relax. The fact that the door leading to the restroom is hidden behind a partition is also unattractive. Perhaps this is unavoidable given the price point... The female staff was also unfriendly, and there are too few reasons to want to visit again.

◾️Sweets ¥830 Met up with friends from college at a cafe♡ Another girls' gathering here again! We all remembered coming here with this same group before. Each of us got a set with sweets and a drink. The sweets were cute and delicious. We had a great time catching up and chatting about various things! ꕤ

I had business at Applause Tower and had lunch here. I chose the healthy menu with plenty of vegetables, which was a tofu hamburger. All lunches come with all-you-can-eat bread, soup, and a drink for 980 yen. The side salad was also plentiful. The soup was corn soup, but it was very thin. The bread was freshly baked, but it seemed like they were just warming it up from the bag, which was a bit disappointing. The hamburger was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

- One Strawberry Mille-feuille Parfait - Rose Hip Peach Tea Total: ¥1,200 (tax included) Met up with friends from college at a café♡ It was a girls' gathering! We mainly talked about love and had a great time. I wonder who will be the first to get married? (*´꒳`*) The strawberry parfait was a good size, just the right amount. The peach tea had a wonderful peach aroma.

Today's lunch was at Solviva in Umeda, Osaka. I was drawn in by the all-you-can-eat bread sign. It's a dining and cafe where you can enjoy lots of vegetables. The atmosphere inside is nice, with many women dining at the stylish tables. I ordered the lunch set, which came with soup and a drink. It's self-service, so you can eat as much as you want. The staff brought hot, freshly baked bread to our table. It was fluffy and had a great texture. The daily pasta special was served on a wooden plate with salad and half of a grilled onion. The staff kept bringing more bread, so I couldn't help but eat too much. When you flip the plate over to the red side, it means you don't need any more bread. It was a slightly fancy and luxurious restaurant. I enjoyed plenty of vegetables.

I visited a restaurant that I had passed by many times before for the first time. There were several menu options, so I was a bit indecisive. I was seated at a table where corn soup and drinks were self-service. I noticed some water droplets left from wiping the table, which bothered me a bit. The bread, which was all-you-can-eat, was served warm and I had three pieces to start. I ordered the daily pasta for 1280 yen (tax included). The restaurant was non-smoking and it took about 10 minutes for the food to be served. The meal exceeded my expectations in terms of taste, with plenty of vegetables. I had a few refills of bread, and the melon bread was especially delicious. It seems like many people visit before or after going to the theater. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I went to eat with a friend who I always have lunch with for the first time. We ordered the limited tofu and chicken hamburger, maybe it was 20 servings? The first impression was lukewarm. The hamburger was lukewarm, and it was even more lukewarm with grated daikon radish on top. We entered the restaurant thinking that we could eat as much as we liked of the food we liked because we always enjoy buffet lunches. Because it was written "Please help yourself", we thought we could eat whatever we liked from the buffet section lined up, but it turned out to be a system where the staff brings it to you. If it had said "The staff will bring it to you", we wouldn't have gone. We were looking forward to the bread, but we couldn't get the bread we wanted for a long time. They said they would bring it in order, or bring it randomly. The bread itself was delicious, but that was very disappointing. The tablecloth was made of cloth, but it had stains on it and gave a dirty impression. There are several similar bread buffets nearby that are popular with long lines even before opening, but this restaurant had plenty of space even during lunchtime. I think that might be one of the reasons.

On Sunday afternoon, everywhere in Umeda was crowded, but I managed to find a seat and visit this place. The seating was spacious and we were able to have a relaxed conversation. I had the Chiffon Cake Assam (pot) for 1,200 yen. Thank you for the meal.

I often use Meigen for theater visits. It's convenient for tea time because I can relax, but when I came for lunch, the staff seemed busy and didn't come over even when called. I think they could use a couple more staff members to handle the workload. It's tough for restaurants in this day and age, isn't it? Also, the male manager seemed a bit unfriendly, prioritizing busyness over customer service. I had the hamburger lunch, and while the seasoning was good, the flavor was very strong.