I uploaded a video on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/kinako_anko_cacao_olive/ On October 22, 2022, a friend made a reservation for a French course at "The St. Regis Osaka" in Honmachi at 8:00 pm. An hour before that, I took a taxi from my home to Shinsaibashi, where I enjoyed a "night cream soda" at the retro coffee shop "Lilo Coffee Shop" for a cafe time, and then headed to Honmachi, one station away on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, 15 minutes before the reservation time. I arrived at the special dining room on the 11th floor of "The St. Regis Osaka" right at 8:00 pm. Inside the hotel, there is a French restaurant called "Le Dôle," but this French course is different. Since August 19, 2022, a cinema dining experience using projection mapping from Belgium called "Le Petit Chef" has been available. This magical show features the world's smallest chef, who is 58mm tall, appearing on the plate, cooking, and then the staff placing the real dish on the table. We enjoyed the following: - Sous Chef Course ¥18,500 Amuse-bouche & 2 pieces of bread Labosh Pork Rillettes Tapenade Salad Burrata Radish Colorful Tomato Rocket Balsamic Bouillabaisse Sea Bream Mussels Shrimp Octopus Tomato Saffron Rouille Melba Toast Lobster Omelette Thermidor Mushroom Hollandaise Sauce Grilled American Beef Sirloin Mustard Sauce Roast Potatoes Broccoli Carrots Vanilla Parfait Ice Cream Berry Chantilly Cream Chocolate Pistachio Coffee Petit Four - Drink Le Petit Chef Cocktail ¥2,300 Gin Lemon Juice Aphrodite Champagne Wine Pairing 2 glasses ¥2,800 White Wine Red Wine Evian ¥1,600 We started with the Le Petit Chef Cocktail and enjoyed the entertaining dining experience with a five-course French meal. The small chef comically presented each dish, creating an exciting culinary journey from appetizers to dessert. It was a delightful blend of entertainment and fine dining, and we had a great time. You can watch the dynamic performance of Le Petit Chef in the Instagram video. Bon appétit!

I had the French cuisine (Sous Chef) from the world's smallest chef, Le Petit Chef. Lunch was scheduled for two times, at 11:00 and 14:00. The menu was listed on a small whisk (which you can take home) and included dishes like "Mole Dynamite." I was excited to try it. The meal started with a drink and an amuse-bouche, followed by the presentation of Le Petit Chef preparing the dishes on the table and plates. There were always some funny mishaps, like burning himself, which added to the charm. As soon as the video ended, a dish identical to the one in the video was served. I didn't have high expectations for the taste, as I was there for the entertainment, but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the ingredients used, like the Burrata cheese. The Bouillabaisse, in particular, was outstanding, with perfectly cooked seafood and a rich soup. There are three courses available: Master Chef, Sous Chef, and Kids Chef. Although it's a bit pricey, the food and entertaining videos make it worth the cost.

Stayed at The St. Regis Osaka for the first time. For breakfast, there was a choice between Japanese and Western cuisine, with a buffet including salad, drinks, and bread. I chose the Japanese option, which was simple and easy to eat. There were many young butlers, and although the initial drink service to the room was only one drink for two people, they brought another one when I mentioned it. Despite requesting baby items in advance, they were not prepared, so the advance notice didn't seem to have much significance.

The project mapping "Little Chef" dishes being offered for a limited time were even more impressive in person than what I had seen on social media and TV. The dishes were beautifully recreated and the mapping itself was very cute and well-crafted. These visually appealing dishes often lack in taste, but here the flavors were also delicious. The course includes appetizer, soup, fish, meat, dessert, and bread for around 15,000 yen per person, which is quite reasonable. They also put effort into the drinks, adding glitter to make them sparkle, providing a visually and taste-pleasing experience at this restaurant.

The St. Regis, a prestigious hotel on 5th Avenue in New York, was originally founded in 1904 by Astor IV, who perished alongside the Titanic, as a hotel for the upper class. The first overseas expansion of the St. Regis brand was the St. Regis Hotel Osaka, located in Hommachi. The lobby of this hotel is on the 12th floor, with a modest view and an elegant atmosphere. I stayed in a Deluxe Twin room on the 23rd floor, which was spacious at 51 square meters. The room had a sophisticated interior design, with a hidden TV and a well-stocked minibar. The hotel offers butler service, which I only discovered after the butler brought a welcome drink to my room. The butler can assist with unpacking, packing, shoe shining, and pressing services. However, the service was not explicitly mentioned upon arrival, and I only learned about it when inquiring about a missing newspaper. Overall, I stayed at the hotel with a discounted rate and a 20,000 yen credit for use in the hotel's restaurants, minibar, and room service.

The food was delicious. The jam for breakfast with chocolate and strawberry was really tasty. Even though I was already full from eating yakiniku late at night, I'm glad I went to eat! I love the afternoon tea here the most! Thank you for the meal.

This shop is just so cute♡ It's so cute that anything is fine, right? The menu is wrapped around a whisk, which you can take home. The food is a bit lacking for me though (; ;) lol It's a bit far from Shinsaibashi, but I wish there were more good restaurants nearby. However, among the mapping-style restaurants, I really liked it♡

The St. Regis is a luxury hotel that belongs to the Marriott group. It was founded in New York in 1904 and is the only one in Japan, located in Osaka's Hommachi area with convenient access from the Midosuji subway line. The hotel has a small number of rooms, with the Grand Deluxe Premier Room offering a spacious and elegant design suitable for business executives. The room features a comfortable corner sofa, a writing desk, and high-quality amenities. The hotel also offers a unique Butler Box service for deliveries. The bathroom has a bathtub with a waterproof TV and a separate shower booth. The toilet design may raise some privacy concerns. The hotel lacks facilities like a pool or club lounge, but the fitness center is sufficient. Breakfast at the main dining La Veduta is complimentary for elite members but may not be worth the cost for regular guests. Overall, the St. Regis is a superb hotel, but may not offer enough content for leisure travelers, especially considering the high prices.

I went to meet the world's smallest chef. The course meals that appeared through projection mapping were so cute, with Chef Lepetit running around and making me feel happy. The taste was simple and easy to enjoy, with the natural flavors of the ingredients shining through. Meeting Chef Lepetit was satisfying. The hotel was truly five-star, providing a beautiful and blissful atmosphere. Thank you for the wonderful experience ♡

After a 4-year hiatus, the buffet at the St. Regis Hotel Osaka in Honmachi is back with a French Bistro L'Odore. French Strawberry Buffet ¥6,800 With 25 varieties of French sweets and savories elegantly displayed, it feels like taking a stroll through the streets of Paris. The desserts are all so cute and delicious that it's hard to choose. And on the dessert trolley, you can enjoy tasting 8 different types of fresh strawberries. There are also hot and cold savory options available for table order, allowing you to enjoy freshly made dishes. The charming illustrations add to the Parisian atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed indulging in strawberries in this luxurious setting. The buffet will be available until May, so be sure to check it out! Period: 1/6 - 5/7 Time: 15:00 - 17:00 Price: Adults ¥6,800, Children (4-12 years old) ¥3,400 Location: French Bistro "L'Odore" 1st floor #StRegisHotelOsaka #L'OdoreStRegisHotelOsaka #Strawberry #FrenchStrawberryBuffet #StrawberryBuffet #OsakaHotel #HotelBuffet #KansaiGourmet #KansaiCafe #HonmachiGourmet #HonmachiLunch #HonmachiCafe #Foodstagram #Foodies #FoodLovers #AfternoonTea #CafeLovers #HotelSweets #Osaka #L'Odore #Honmachi #Sweets #SweetLovers #Sweetstagram #StrawberrySweets #FoodieLife #Strawberry

I enjoyed afternoon tea on the 12th floor. One thing I look for in a luxury hotel is the sense of spaciousness in the environment. Unfortunately, each space felt a bit cramped, perhaps due to the less-than-ideal location. When it came to tasting the strawberries during the afternoon tea, they were all a bit too sour and lacked that extra something. I wish the strawberry sweets had a fresher taste. The rich flavors were a bit overwhelming to eat a lot of. The sandwiches, however, were delicious! Also, it's just a small suggestion, but it might be better to change the music in the restaurant. If the theme is a game, perhaps dance music would be more fitting. If it's going for a luxury vibe, classical music might be more appropriate.

I visited a Christmas afternoon tea! The bottom tier was all savory with items like sausage rolls and meat pies, all very delicious. The balance of savory and sweet was perfect, so I could enjoy everything without feeling overwhelmed by sweetness. My favorite was the chocolate cake! The cookies turned out to be ginger cookies, not too sweet and very tasty. They brought out cookies for us to choose individually. The welcome drink had a unique taste, similar to the less sweet version of the beer at the Harry Potter area in Universal Studios. There were various tea options, including some with interesting names and lovely scents. The cozy sofa seating and fireplace created a wonderful atmosphere. The hotel was beautifully decorated with Christmas trees, making me feel happy and festive. I would love to go back again!

I was really looking forward to the meal reservation and managed to take my wife to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and birthday. The projection mapping was so fun and delicious, it was the best time ever! Thank you for creating such a wonderful space for us. I would love to go again! Thank you for the meal.

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In October 2022, I visited the Cinema Dining "Le Petit Chef" at The St. Regis Osaka, where a projection mapping event was taking place. I arrived a bit early after taking a break at "Lilo Coffee Shop" in Shinsaibashi. The event was held on the 11th floor in a special dining room, and I opted for the "Sous Chef" course with original cocktails and two glasses of wine for pairing. The menu included various dishes such as amuse-bouche, burrata salad, bouillabaisse, lobster Thermidor, BBQ American sirloin steak, vanilla parfait, and more. The projection mapping was entertaining, and although I don't remember the taste of the food much, it was delicious. The staff were attentive and made the dinner experience enjoyable. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I went to "Champagne Eden" held at the 12th floor of The St. Regis Hotel in Osaka. It costs ¥18,000 for 90 minutes of free-flow Champagne, appetizer platter, choice of grilled domestic beef sirloin or grilled sea bream, roasted vegetables, and coconut ice cream. We toasted with premium Champagne "Perrier Jouet". The appetizer platter included smoked salmon, baguette, prosciutto melon, and pressed sushi. Both the meat and fish options for the main course were delicious, with exquisite seasoning that enhanced the flavors of the ingredients. The coconut ice cream had a crunchy crumble at the bottom, offering a refreshing taste with the coconut flavor and salty crumble. The free-flow drinks for 90 minutes included "Perrier Jouet" and other beverages (¥11,000 for free-flow only). The event is held in the sky garden surrounded by greenery on the 13th floor of the hotel, providing a luxurious and liberating experience. It is available until September 30th, from Sunday to Thursday 17:30-22:00, and Friday-Saturday 17:00-22:00. I recommend experiencing this luxurious moment. #KansaiGourmet #KansaiLunch #KansaiCafe #OsakaGourmet #OsakaLunch #OsakaCafe #OsakaHotel #Hotel #OsakaSweets #Champagne #Champagne #champagne #TheStRegisHotel #TheStRegisHotelOsaka #PerrierJouet #HotelBuffet #SkyGarden #SweetToothGirls #WantToConnectWithSweetsLovers #WantToConnectWithFoodies #instafood #BeerGarden #BeerGardenOsaka #GourmetGram #InstaGourmet #OsakaTravel #PR

I had a very satisfying stay after upgrading to a suite. I chose Japanese breakfast, even though there is no Japanese restaurant, the quality was surprisingly high. They nailed the points with dishes like dashimaki tamago and grilled fish. The restaurants and bars were also of high quality.

I visited for lunch! The tables had roses on them, so cute. We could choose our main dishes, and the fish was delicious! My favorite was the creme brulee. Many customers were celebrating birthdays or having tea parties. There were cozy sofa seats too. I want to go back again!

I stayed in a suite for one night. You can directly contact the butler service from the room's internal line. The service provided by the butler was fantastic! I enjoyed the top-notch service. The surprise suggested by the butler was also wonderful!

The breakfast at The St. Regis Osaka is highly recommended. You can choose between Western and Japanese dishes. On this day, I chose the Western option. The fact that they serve the food to you instead of having a buffet is really nice. Besides what is shown in the photo, you can also add various options. It's easy to fill up your stomach if you want to. I also ordered my favorite mushroom soup, which was delicious of course. Around the time I finished eating, a cute little wagon with small bread-like sweets even appeared. If only there weren't those unsightly acrylic sheets for infection prevention...

I enjoyed a luxurious strawberry dessert course at the 2nd floor wine bar "La Cave" at The St. Regis Osaka. Starting from January, they introduced the "Strawberry at The St. Regi❤️❤️ Afternoon Tea❤️ Dessert Set❤️" with 3 different options. I had already tried the Afternoon Tea (as mentioned in a previous post), and this time I indulged in the strawberry dessert course, which was so delightful that I decided to split my food review into two parts. First, I started with a strawberry cocktail toast, featuring fresh, large strawberries from Tokushima Prefecture and Chantilly cream. The desserts included a variety of mini strawberry sweets served on a large plate, such as Millefeuille, Eclair, Roll Cake, Macaron, Tart, Opera, Fruit Tart, Sable, and Madeleine. The coffee and tea were refillable, and I chose the St. Regis Osaka original Nérine tea, which paired perfectly with the sweets. Savory items included Lobster Quiche, Smoked Duck Tartine, Egg & Truffle Mayo Sandwich, and Chicken Fricassee. The highlight was the flambéed strawberry with ice cream, where the pastry chef prepared it right in front of me, creating a blue flame that enhanced the strawberry flavor. The table order buffet featured 8 options, and I chose Napoleon Millefeuille and Crepe Souffle. The recommended item was the Strawberry Romanoff, which marinated strawberries in orange liqueur and served with cream, similar to a parfait. The Strawberry at The St. Regis Osaka event is available from January 8, 2021, to May 9, 2021, during two time slots. The price is ¥7,800 (tax included).