I came here for lunch with a friend. It was a weekday afternoon and about 60% of the seats were filled, but we were seated right away. We only had to choose our main dish, and the rest was buffet style including drinks. My friend had shrimp pasta and I had some sort of seafood puttanesca. We also had salad, curry, and small portions of meat and fish. The food was very delicious and there were even plates and chairs for children. However, the seafood puttanesca main dish had a nice presentation but the portion was small and the taste was a bit bland (laughs). Overall, we were able to relax and enjoy our meal, and the restroom was clean. I thought it would be a good place to bring children. Thank you for the meal.

I really don't want to tell too many people about it, haha. I think it's a great value for the price. We went with two people and had the ragu pasta and red wine-braised cheek meat. The cheek meat was so tender, and the mashed potatoes were well seasoned. The marinated herring and mackerel in the buffet corner are always delicious. I also love their drinks, especially the vinegar juice. It's great that wine and sparkling wine are only 660 yen. The interior of the restaurant is stylish, and even though it's a bit of a walk from the main street, it's a favorite place of mine. ♡

Salads, fruits, bread, gratin, desserts, etc. are buffet style. For the main course, you can choose from four options. On this day, you can choose pasta, fish, pork, or beef for the main course, with an additional charge for anything other than pasta. Beef incurs an additional charge of 440 yen (tax included). The mini parfait dessert is brought to your table. If your main course is not pasta, it might be a good idea to bring your own bread or short pasta to customize your meal. The salads and other dishes were all delicious.

I made a reservation for lunch on the weekend at the restaurant on the 2nd floor of the hotel, and it was super crowded! We were seated right on time, and the restaurant was 99% women with only one group of men. I wonder if it was just a coincidence? You could choose your main dish and the rest was buffet style. There weren't a lot of options, but everything looked delicious and I was very satisfied. The only downside was that the area to get food was a bit cramped, so people were jostling for space. The drink selection was also extensive and it was fun to choose.

We went to lunch together with 2 people! The customers were mostly women and it was very lively. The vegetables were fresh and very delicious! The avocado was a bit hard, maybe it was frozen? The bread was also delicious. If the pizza and coffee were provided a bit tastier, it would have been even better.

The 1980 yen half buffet comes with a choice of main dish and a mini parfait. There are plenty of vegetables and everything is delicious and beautifully presented. The mini parfait is made with pistachio ice cream, although it's not really like a parfait, it was satisfying without making me feel too full. I immediately wanted to go back again.

This is my 4th time visiting this restaurant and I have completely fallen in love with it. This time, I chose a menu item that was like a roast pork as my main dish. While waiting, I went to get my food and drinks. I picked up fish dishes, meat dishes, curry, bread, gratin, and salad, and ate them until my main dish arrived. The food was all really delicious, and I never get tired of it no matter how many times I come. The roast pork main dish had what seemed like prosciutto wrapped around the surface, and it had a light, not fatty taste. The mini pistachio parfait for dessert was small, so I finished it quickly. I drank a café au lait (I make it by adding milk to my coffee) after eating, and spent the rest of the time there feeling completely satisfied. I was so full that it was hard to move. I will definitely come back with my usual group of friends next time!

I have visited this restaurant multiple times for girls' gatherings! It's a half-buffet restaurant where you can choose from 3 main dishes, either meat or fish. The buffet includes various salads, soups, bread, desserts, as well as appetizers like quiche and prosciutto. They offer a selection of 6 herbal teas that you can brew yourself, which is quite unique. After the main course, a mini parfait is served, all for less than 1,980 yen, making it a great value for money! The food is delicious no matter what you choose to eat. The restaurant is open from 11:30 to 14:30, so I always go early to enjoy a leisurely meal and chat. Although there are plenty of seats, it's a popular spot so I recommend making a reservation or arriving early. The only downside is that they don't accept mobile payments, so cash is necessary. It would be convenient if they started accepting mobile payments. Overall, the restaurant is fantastic!

We visited the restaurant twice. The main dishes were chosen from a buffet style selection, including salad, appetizers, dessert, and drinks. We chose the seafood ragout sauce tagliatelle and the seafood mousse for the main course, both of which were delicious. When we ordered sparkling wine, they brought us Spanish CAVA and opened it in front of us. It had a refreshing apple aroma and paired well with the marinated sardines. The gratin was surprisingly filled with plenty of vegetables like hijiki and eggplant, all of which were deliciously seasoned. For dessert, we were served espresso ice cream, which was a bit disappointing for me as I don't like coffee. However, I was able to enjoy herbal tea, and the stylish and relaxing atmosphere of the restaurant made me very satisfied. The restaurant is located in a hotel next to Tanuki Koji, with an elevator, no steps inside, and very clean and spacious restrooms. I would love to visit again in the future.

Occasionally, we decided to book a family lunch buffet after seeing reviews that it is popular among women for its abundance of Hokkaido vegetables. It turned out to be a great choice! There was a wide variety of meat, fish, and vegetables, all beautifully presented. The taste was delicious too! The herbal tea that you can mix yourself along with desserts was also satisfying. The whole family was very pleased. It would be appreciated if there were a few more drinks that are easy for elementary school children to enjoy.

It was a stylish and beautiful shop. Considering the variety, it was a bit on the expensive side. The roast beef in the half buffet was a bit tough. Since it was during the Christmas menu period, the prices were higher than usual, so I would like to revisit during regular menu times.

[Iron Man, 4 stores landed in Hokkaido in 2022] Excitedly woke up at 5 am on November 30, 2022 (Wednesday) for the visit. Went shopping at the first floor Family Mart and drank canned chu-hi in the room, cheers! (laughs) Visited at 6:30 am, the first one there. Took pictures before everyone else went to get their food. The salad bar had a wide variety of options and the dishes were plentiful. Couldn't finish everything. The ochazuke corner was quite well-stocked. Delicious! The dishes were incredibly tasty, but the rice was exceptionally delicious. Hokkaido's Kitahoku City-grown Fukkuri rice. Seems like it's also used in JAL's domestic first class. The blogger "Iron Chef No. 28" has a golden rule: "A restaurant with delicious rice = everything is delicious." Restaurants that pay attention to their rice also pay attention to every detail. I can confidently say that I've never been disappointed at a restaurant with delicious rice! And vice versa! Couldn't resist having seconds with mentaiko, squid salted innards, and umeboshi. Finished with pouring clam broth over ochazuke. Unbelievable, couldn't resist (laughs). Especially the squid salted innards were amazing. Maybe it's because it's Hokkaido? Incredibly delicious. - Hokkaido Kitahoku-designated farmer's "Nanatsuboshi" - Miso that inherits the traditional taste from Meiji - Vegetables from carefully selected farms, fresh seafood directly sourced from fishermen, etc. Hokkaido's unique Japanese and Western breakfast. Ate a lot of different things, stuffed from early morning. Cheers! (laughs) There were various drinks, but I had coffee to finish. Fantastic! Two years in a row, a very satisfying breakfast! Thank you, it was incredibly delicious. I will definitely come back! "La'gent Stay Sapporo Odori". Two years in a row. It was a wonderful hotel. The room was clean and wonderful, the amenities were complete, and most importantly, there was a large communal bath with natural hot springs, which was fantastic. You can walk to Sapporo Station, and it's right in the middle of the bustling downtown area, so access to anywhere is good. The breakfast was also fantastic. And there was a Family Mart on the first floor. It was a very satisfying hotel! I will definitely stay here again on my next trip to Hokkaido/Sapporo! Cheers! (laughs) From the website: Hokkaido's vast land is a treasure trove of safe, secure, and delicious ingredients. Northern Kitchen visits producers directly to gather high-quality ingredients that are in season in Hokkaido. We pursue how to enjoy Hokkaido's high-quality ingredients in the most delicious way possible, and the chefs who know the delicious way to eat Hokkaido ingredients create a unique Hokkaido high-quality food experience that can only be enjoyed here. - Meat Hokkaido is not just about Genghis Khan. We offer carefully raised ingredients such as Hiranatori black wagyu beef and Toyotapork raised in the rich natural environment at the foot of the Hidaka Mountains. - Fish Surrounded by the sea, Hokkaido is truly a treasure trove of seafood. We receive carefully selected ingredients from the market every day. We also value our relationship with fishermen and receive seasonal ingredients from Yoichi, Ishikari, Akkeshi, Nemuro, and Hakodate. - Vegetables Our staff values the joy of delivering fresh vegetables to customers by directly entering the fields and engaging in farming activities. Northern Kitchen ~All Day Dining~ Sapporo City, Chuo-ku, Minami 2-jo Nishi 5-26-5 La'gent Stay Sapporo Odori 2F 011-212-1875 Opening hours 6:30-10:00 (LO 9:30) 11:30-14:30 (LO 14:00) Closed: No regular holidays 107 seats All non-smoking Smoking booth on the 2nd floor Restaurant website https://nd-kitchen.com/northernkitchen/ Hotel website https://www.lagent.jp/sapporo-odori/smart/ Opened on July 26, 2016 #Gourmet #Hokkaido #Sapporo #Iron Chef No. 28 #Iron Man #Blogger #Gourmet Blogger #Kobe Blogger #==========

Today is a holiday, so I decided to go to Northern Kitchen for their lunch buffet to use up some points. The restaurant has a very clean and welcoming atmosphere, and the buffet is all-you-can-eat with great value. While the main dishes and desserts are ordered separately, the buffet area offers a variety of salads, bread, special dishes, desserts, and drinks. The quality of the food was excellent no matter what I tried. It was a fantastic dining experience. Perhaps because it was a holiday, the restaurant was quite crowded. I recommend making a reservation, especially on days off! Thank you for the delicious meal!

A friend recommended this place to me and we went together. We made a reservation in advance. You can choose one main dish from 5 options, and while waiting for the main dish, you can enjoy a buffet-style meal where you can take and eat as much as you like. The buffet dishes were all beautifully presented and delicious. There were also bread and salads available. For drinks, they had Earl Grey tea, milk, and fruit vinegar drinks among others. You could also have hot coffee or herbal tea if you preferred. I chose the bone-in pork and seasonal vegetable oven-baked dish for my main. The pork was flavorful with herbs and juicy. Every dish was delicious and the relaxed atmosphere was perfect for a leisurely girls' gathering. I will definitely come back again.

I went to a half buffet lunch. The main dishes are a selection of several types of meat and fish. The atmosphere in the restaurant is nice, and the food is delicious! I was pleasantly surprised by how well-prepared the main dishes were. I forgot to take a photo, but there was also soup curry in the buffet, which is a Hokkaido specialty. It had an authentic taste, and since I love soup curry, I felt like I got a good deal. This place might be a hidden gem. At 1,980 yen per person, it's also great value for money. I left the lunch feeling satisfied and full.

I made a reservation for lunch on a regular Tuesday at 11:30. Most people had reservations as well. The restaurant had a spacious and open layout with plenty of space between tables. The customers were mostly groups of women and a few couples on a date, ranging from their 20s to 60s. The lunch cost 1980 yen, but I got a 100 yen discount for registering on LINE. The buffet-style lunch included salad, appetizers, gratin or curry, soup, bread, and a choice of main course - today's options were fish, chicken, pork, and for an additional 400 yen, beef shank. A mini parfait was also included. I chose the fish of the day, which was sautéed flounder and clam aqua pazza. The flounder was firm and delicious. The salad had about 10 different items like lettuce, tomatoes, and potato salad, with three dressing options. Overall, the meal felt like a mini-course and was quite tasty. They also offered coffee, tea, herbal tea, and vinegar drinks. I had a great time chatting leisurely for about 2 and a half hours.

A friend had to cancel their stay at La'gent Stay Sapporo Odori last minute, so I visited the hotel for the breakfast buffet. The hotel has a hot spring, which I always prefer when choosing a place to stay. The hot spring here was great, as both the men's and women's baths switch depending on the time of day. As for the breakfast, although I used to eat three times as much in the past, I've become a light eater now (laughs). Thank you for the meal, Northern Kitchen - All Day Dining! I will definitely visit again!

I visited Northern Kitchen, which has returned to self-service for their half buffet. With a coupon from a certain magazine, you can now choose a main menu without any additional charge. I chose the "Chicken and Mozzarella Bake" and my friend chose the "Roasted Lamb". Here are the menus we tried and our impressions: - Chicken and Mozzarella Bake: The chicken was very filling with plenty of melted mozzarella cheese on top. It was served with a berry sauce that had a nice balance of acidity and sweetness. It was delicious on its own, but I later thought it would have been good with soup curry as well. - Smoked Duck: The duck had a deep flavor that paired perfectly with honey mustard and orange. It was so tasty that you could keep eating more. - Bang Bang Chicken: The thick slices of chicken provided a satisfying taste compared to typical dishes. - White Fish and Mango Escabeche: It was a refreshing dish with mango sauce, which surprised my friend but was very delicious. - Roast Beef: It was tender, not too strong in flavor, and easy to eat. - Gratin: The most surprising menu was the gratin. Instead of potatoes or macaroni, it seemed to have mackerel at the bottom, with vegetables like hijiki and burdock, giving it a unique Japanese twist. It was surprisingly delicious, and I had multiple servings. - Soup Curry: I lazily poured it on a flat plate, so the flavors got a bit lost. I couldn't fully appreciate it. - Warm Vegetables: I topped it with cheese, and it was tasty and easy to eat. - Potato Potage: It had a good balance of sweetness and a comforting flavor. - Various Salads: There were many options, and even the ones I didn't top were delicious. - Various Fruits: Oranges, pineapples, and muscats were all juicy and fresh. - Various Breads: Croissants and pain au chocolat were delicious, especially when paired with the main dishes. - Various Desserts: Strawberry Bavarian cream, sweet red bean soup, and the cake of the day. The strawberry Bavarian cream was particularly delicious with its sweet and tangy layers. - Drink Bar: The highlight was the DIY herbal tea with 5 different herbs to blend. The berry-based vinegar drink and coffee were also good choices that seemed to cater well to the customers. - After-Meal Parfait: A small but loaded parfait with pudding at the bottom. It was so satisfying with ice cream and fruits that you couldn't resist. There is no time limit, so you can leisurely enjoy herbal tea and drinks after the meal. Although I usually dine alone at buffets, I would like to come back with friends to enjoy a relaxed meal and conversation. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from, so I was very satisfied with the selection. This time, I focused on Japanese cuisine and chose the "Potato Potage," which was very delicious. While the other dishes may have been slightly altered before being served, I did not find any particularly outstanding dishes that I felt were exceptionally delicious. Additionally, there were unique drinks such as milk and "Katsugen," which are exclusive to Hokkaido, making it quite interesting and increasing my overall rating.

I visited this restaurant for breakfast at a hotel for the first time. It has a stylish atmosphere and a wide variety of breakfast options. The salad was fresh and delicious, and the clam chowder soup was the best I've had recently. The hotel itself is new and the Japanese-style communal bath was nice. Thank you for the meal!