I stopped by during a drive with my friend. It was my first time visiting, and I was overwhelmed by the sparkling and glamorous interior of the restaurant. There were courses with and without yakiniku, but this time we chose the one without. Even without yakiniku, there were plenty of options like sushi, noodles, and desserts, and I was very satisfied. Everything was delicious. Although we didn't have it this time, the yakiniku meat also looked delicious. I would like to visit with my family next time. I would like to try the yakiniku then.

I visited this restaurant after a long time. It was a Saturday night, but the place was not too crowded, with only half of the seats occupied. There was no one sitting on the right side from the entrance. In the past, there used to be people waiting to be seated. The waiter was alone but very efficient. I could hear some whispers about the ingredients they use. Although I may not be able to spend as much as before, they still had a decent selection of delicious dishes. The sushi was well-prepared and the meat, whether pork or chicken, was of good quality. The atmosphere was relaxed and nice. I hope they continue to do well in the future.

It was Sunday, so I decided to go for lunch that cost over 2000 yen. It included all-you-can-eat and soft drinks, which seemed like a good deal. There were various types of yakiniku, but unfortunately they didn't replenish it in time. They had chawanmushi, tempura, sushi, ramen, udon, soba, and even curry rice. It's a great place for kids! The most delicious thing I had today was the miso soup! I could eat that again. The self-cooked tempura was also good. The kids loved making their own cotton candy and shaved ice. It was fun watching them all create their treats. It's been a while since I ate so much at a buffet and felt satisfied!

The thunder was quite loud until a while ago. After finishing my night shift and returning home in the evening, my son begged to eat out. Since it was my wife's payday yesterday, I remembered that we had planned to go to the buffet restaurant "Five Star" in Asahikawa, Toyooka 14-8. I'm so tired but we decided to go out... (I'm still very sleepy but writing this blog...) The prices at night are high... 2,190 yen for adults and 990 yen for children. It's not like you can eat a lot, but it's fun to try a little bit of everything, right? Oh no, just before taking a picture of the chocolate fountain... my phone battery died... The kids were satisfied after eating to their heart's content...

It was Saturday, so I had all-you-can-eat yakiniku with high quality. The meat was so tender! Hokkaido does not disappoint.

I was looking forward to visiting this restaurant since its renovation, but I was a bit disappointed. The food didn't seem as tasty as before, with dishes like crab omelette and sweet and sour pork being served cold despite using IH heaters. The dessert selection has also been reduced to just three options. When I ordered the stone bibimbap, the bowl had a crack and some of the tableware was dirty.

I was able to fill the void left by the disappearance of a certain hotel's lunch buffet with a menu that has a wide range of options.

The Viking restaurant is just average!

The food has improved compared to before. There are still limited meat options though. I'm wondering if it will become like it used to be, I might start going there again.

The rice wasn't tasty anymore. Disappointing.

I have been to the evening yakiniku buffet several times, but this was my first time at the lunch buffet. With a coupon, it was less than 1000 yen including tax. The main dish was sushi, but they only had egg, squid, mackerel, inari, and futomaki - no tuna, which was disappointing (maybe just on that day?). I ended up eating a lot of egg (lol). There were few side dishes, so I filled up on noodles and fried foods (lol). The dessert selection was very limited, so I ended up getting full before I got bored (lol). Overall, if you consider the price being under 1000 yen, it might be worth it for big eaters. But for me, this was my last time at Five Star...

I went there for the first time in 2 years. With a coupon, it was cheaper, but there were fewer types of yakiniku and the taste was so-so. I ended up eating less yakiniku and went to the side dish corner. Maybe the side dish corner has also decreased, there were some favorites but mostly just a lot of sushi to fill up. In the end, there was cake? Was it always like this? There were also fewer options for that, which was disappointing. I left feeling disappointed.

When it comes to all-you-can-eat in Asahikawa, there's Western, but my husband, a regular at Obihiro Western, decided to try Five Star this time saying "Let's go somewhere different for a change!" It's a bit more expensive than Western. Luckily, we got a 200 yen discount with a coupon from Tabelog, so it was 1980 yen. But normally it's over 2000 yen. Anyway, the variety is impressive as expected! There are 4 types of pasta sauces and 4 types of ramen soup. You can choose from various sauces for hamburgers and cold noodles. Personally, I like the fact that you can fry skewers here. It's a bit of a hassle, but freshly fried is always nice. However, I was a bit disappointed that there were only 4 types of skewers like shishito peppers, sausages, quail, and chicken. I wanted a little more variety like seafood or vegetables. Also, my child ordered a hamburger, and it was nice to be able to eat it freshly grilled after ordering. The hamburger also tasted like it was from a restaurant! I noticed too late that you can also order stone bibimbap next time! This time, I only had Yukgaejang soup for the soup, which is delicious even with rice added. For dessert, you can scoop your own ice cream. It's nice that there are frozen pineapples and tangerines! For some reason, they also have frozen Yubari melon jelly (laughs). Soft serve ice cream is served by the staff, not self-serve. There is also a chocolate fountain. The only downside was that the tongue for yakiniku was thinly sliced. But everyone left satisfied!

I visited during a less crowded time. I was most looking forward to the yakiniku, but unfortunately they only had kalbi that day, so my appetite decreased. The variety of dishes is quite extensive, lined up in a row. It seems like it would be difficult to get food if it was crowded. Some items were unfortunately cold, probably because I came at an off-peak time. The standout dish was the stone bibimbap. They cook it until it sizzles, then add grilled beef kalbi to make stone-grilled kalbi, which was delicious. The sweets are pre-cut and laid out in a tray. It might be good for those who like sweets (I probably ate about 1/4 of a slice alone). However, I think they should improve on the issue of cake cream sticking to the tongs, making it difficult to pick up the cake.

After visiting Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa City, we stopped by this place. It was an optional sightseeing tour, so the timing was set but it was really fun! The buffet had a variety of menu items such as sushi, yakiniku, ramen, soba, tempura, curry, pizza, and more. There is something for everyone, from young to old, so it's convenient. Prices start at 2190 yen for adults for 1.5 hours of all-you-can-eat, with unlimited soft drinks. Alcohol is available at an additional cost. Some of the menu items include dim sum, french fries, menchi katsu, macaroni gratin, bibimbap, and ramen. When you order bibimbap, the staff will start making it for you. It's recommended to try the mini size bibimbap as it's hot and delicious. Personally, I enjoyed the ramen corner the most. You can choose your favorite soup, cook the noodles yourself, and customize the toppings, which is quite fun. Just be careful not to let the noodles get too long if you're indecisive (laughs).

Title as it is. A reminder not to judge by appearance, a restaurant that I reaffirmed. "Buffet Restaurant Five Star". During my trip to Hokkaido, I participated in a day trip tour and visited the "Buffet Restaurant Five Star Asahikawa Store (FIVESTAR)" at that time. As the name suggests, it is a buffet restaurant specializing in buffets. Moreover, judging from the reviews, it seems to be a restaurant popular with tour groups. Well, considering the price of the tour, it's strange to have such high expectations. (By the way, the tour is the Hokkaido Central Bus Hokkaido Garden Ueno Farm and Blue Pond, Biei Hill Tour Course) You can search for tours that are being conducted on the "Bus Megu Hokkaido" website. The tour departs from Sapporo in the morning, visits four sightseeing spots, and even goes as far as Tokachi-dake, so it's quite a full itinerary. So, expecting a great lunch is off the mark. After leaving the charming Ueno Farm, we arrived at the Buffet Restaurant Five Star. Well, yeah, that's the feeling. The interior of the restaurant gives off a vibe of a former family restaurant, perhaps? It's fine, as long as my stomach is filled, I thought as I began to peruse the offerings. Surprisingly, there was a wide range of Hokkaido local specialties such as scallops, corn, ramen, as well as a variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes. There was even sushi, and they were promptly replenished. The flavors were impressive as well. Not the typical buffet style of aiming for a "rich flavor and filling up on carbohydrates." The dessert selection was also plentiful. I ordered the stone-grilled bibimbap and enjoyed it freshly made. And the original price. It's only 1000 yen. 1000 yen. A welcome presence for local families, perhaps. The restaurant's website states, "We will propose the way of Japanese buffet restaurants. Please enjoy the authentic deliciousness to your heart's content." It's a restaurant that I hope will thrive from the land of the north.

I visited this restaurant after 2-3 years. It offers all-you-can-eat for 90 minutes at 1980 yen, including free soft drinks. In the past, I used to be satisfied with what I got for the price, but this time... it wasn't tasty... the quality has dropped. They had scallops with shells on the buffet, but when I tried to take one, there was no scallop inside (seriously). It was just the shell, no meat inside. They finally refilled it after about an hour, but seriously, did they think they could fool the customers like that? The meat was... well, it was okay I guess. I wish they had provided some barbecue sauce, salt & pepper, and soy sauce at each table. The roast beef they had was tough and inedible. I had to spit it out. The dessert selection was surprisingly good though. Since the main dishes were disappointing, I ended up eating mostly desserts and sweets. When comparing to the Western restaurant in Asahikawa city, this place falls short in every aspect. The slow refill of dishes is a major issue. I don't think I will visit this place again, but I would give it a generous 2.5 stars. I hope they can improve and get back to their previous level!

The meaning is that I tend to overeat (bitter smile). This time, with a discount coupon, I managed to keep dinner under 2000 yen. I was in the mood to eat a lot of meat since we hadn't had a barbecue, but ended up getting carried away with the buffet options. My cousin who went with me was trying to compete with me from the start, getting more food than me, which backfired on him. It was a mix of hits and misses, but overall the food was delicious and the atmosphere was lively. There are many buffets in the city, but I only go to this one. I need to explore more options.

I had some business in Asahikawa and decided to have lunch at a buffet. It was crowded with customers, probably because it's close to Asahiyama Zoo and it was a Saturday. There were a variety of dishes like grilled meat, fresh sushi, and many other options, but I couldn't finish everything. Overall, I didn't find the food particularly delicious compared to other buffets. It seemed more suitable for people who want to eat a lot rather than focusing on quality. The desserts were okay, but the cakes seemed like leftovers from the previous day. Also, there were no replenishments for the various flavors of ice cream, which was disappointing because I really wanted some ice cream. Paying around 2000 yen for this experience felt like a waste. Another thing that bothered me was that the entry time displayed on the receipt was clearly incorrect. Maybe the lunch buffet on weekdays is a better deal, but I won't be returning to a place that can't even get the entry time right.

When I went there before, there were many types of dishes so I didn't get bored. The desserts are delicious and there is a wide variety. Plus, they have the largest chocolate fountain in the city, it's so tasty! There are also plenty of options like yakiniku, ramen, udon, and bibimbap. This is the highlight, perfect for going with family! The parking lot is spacious and it might be good for students too, it's affordable.