At the end of last year, I visited the all-you-can-eat sweets buffet "Omotesando Chaya" in Harajuku for the first time in about six months, making it my fourth visit. It is located near "Meiji-jingumae" and is about a 5-minute walk from Harajuku. The buffet mainly offers traditional Japanese sweets, with a price of 2,680 yen for men and 2,480 yen for women for a 90-minute session (last order at 70 minutes). This time, they had a Winter Fair promotion, offering a 400 yen discount. Reservations are available for groups of two or more, and it is recommended to make a reservation on weekends to avoid waiting in line. The interior of the restaurant is set up with semi-private booths, which is particularly appreciated by female customers who prefer privacy while dining. In addition to the regular menu, they also offer seasonal limited-time items. This time, instead of shaved ice and Okinawan-style sweets, they had sweets featuring Japanese chestnuts and strawberries, as well as ohagi (sweet rice cakes). The Japanese chestnut sweets included a Mont Blanc dessert, a kinako (soybean flour) and warabi mochi parfait, and a strawberry daifuku. The ohagi was a new experience for me, and I found it to be quite sweet with a filling inside. Overall, I ordered a variety of items including a Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc parfait, a fruit mitsumame, a kinako ohagi, a stick of honey-glazed sweet potatoes, a cheese toast, chicken nuggets, and a fruit milk pudding. The total of 11 items, including meal items, provided great value for money. This time, I managed to avoid overeating and left with a satisfied feeling. The taste of the sweets was generally good, and I raised my overall evaluation of the restaurant.

The first parfait was really delicious. However, I gradually got used to the sweetness and ended up getting tired of it. The akashiyaki and potatoes were a bit cheap-tasting. I may have had too high expectations because it was all-you-can-eat. It's a shame that I couldn't eat much!

I made a reservation to avoid the crowds. The wait time was short, but the restaurant was full with many people waiting outside as well. It's no wonder it's so popular. There were a lot of traditional Japanese sweets available, and the seasonal menu using seasonal ingredients was great. Each item was delicious, but some portions were too large, so I wish I could have tried a little bit of each. The flavors were easy to eat and had a normal taste.

I was so excited that I forgot to take a picture of the food!! It's located right near Harajuku Station! You can eat in a semi-private room without worrying about other people watching, so you can eat with all your might! I was able to focus on eating with my girlfriend. The food comes out quickly and it's delicious! You'll get hooked on the cycle of eating something sweet then something salty! I will definitely go again! ★

I made a reservation for a 12:45 pm weekday visit. There was a wide range of customers, including students, housewives, and foreigners. I didn't have high expectations due to the reasonable prices, but the food was surprisingly authentic and delicious. There was a 70-minute time limit for ordering, but the three staff members working that day were efficient and we were able to enjoy our meal to the fullest. The only downside was that the restroom was a bit dirty, possibly due to the international customers.

The time limit was shorter than I expected, and the number of items I could order was fewer than I anticipated, but the light snacks, sweets, and variety of tea were all delicious. I visited alone, but the partitioned space allowed me to relax without worrying about others, which I appreciated. As a fan of Japanese sweets, this cafe is somewhere I would like to visit regularly. Thank you.

I discovered a Japanese sweets buffet restaurant on YouTube and made a reservation in advance. It was a weekday afternoon and there were about 3-4 other groups besides us. The buffet was for 90 minutes, and orders could be placed during the last 70 minutes. You could order 2 items at a time, including drinks, and once you finished one, you could exchange your plate for a new one. We were able to eat to our heart's content with seasonal items like chestnut parfait, water warabi mochi, fruit daifuku, and dango. They also had menu items like chicken nuggets and akashiyaki, allowing us to reset our taste buds. Everything had an authentic and delicious taste.

Visited "Omotesando Chaya" for the first time in 3 months on a Sunday in October 2022 around 2 pm. It is a Japanese cafe within walking distance from Harajuku Station, Meiji Shrine Station, and Omotesando Station. We visited without a reservation and despite the city being crowded on a Sunday, we were able to enter without waiting. This was our second visit, and they offer a buffet-style dining experience where you can enjoy a variety of Japanese and Western sweets. We ordered the buffet option - 2680 yen for men and 2480 yen for women, with a 90-minute time limit (last order at 70 minutes). When we expressed our buffet preference, a male staff member explained the ordering process to us. Additionally, there was a rule that limited the seasonal menu items using "Japanese chestnut" (items with the name "Japanese chestnut" in them) to one order per person. We ended up ordering the Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc parfait once each. Highlights: - The purple sweet potato Mont Blanc parfait, autumn cheesecake, and milk pudding were delicious. - Ordering was done through a touchscreen tablet, and the remaining time was displayed on the screen. - The service was quick, so there was no waiting stress between orders. - A variety of hot and cold drinks were available, as well as light snacks like Akashiyaki and cheese toast. - The interior was comfortable with semi-private seating areas separated by curtains. - They had seasonal menu items (such as chestnut dishes and baked cheesecake for autumn). - PayPay was accepted for payment, and we received a 300 yen discount coupon for the next buffet visit. Areas for improvement: - It would be helpful if they promoted the seasonal menu items more and provided menu details on their website. - Adding brief menu descriptions to the touchscreen photos would be beneficial for customers. - The cream in some of the desserts, like the Mont Blanc parfait, tasted too sweet and resembled chestnut paste more than cream. - The whipped cream had a cheap and artificial taste, which was not to our liking. Overall, we had a wonderful time and were satisfied with the experience. As someone who enjoys lunch and dessert buffets, I have noticed many closures, renovations, and price increases in such establishments recently. Omotesando Chaya's convenient location and buffet offering make it a valuable find. I look forward to using the discount coupon and revisiting before the year ends.

As of September 2022: - All-you-can-eat buffet for 90 minutes (last order at 70 minutes) - Price (tax included): Men 2680 yen, Women 2480 yen - Each order includes up to 2 items, including drinks - This season's menu features "Japanese chestnuts," which I love - I visited on a weekday around 1 pm and there were plenty of available seats - The service was quick and stress-free - After lunch, I couldn't eat much, but I had 7 desserts, 1 light meal, and 2 drinks, totaling 10 items - Simple calculation shows that each item costs around 250 yen. Not bad, right? (^^*)

On a scorching hot day, I was told that if I went in the early afternoon, I would only have to wait a little bit to be seated. Three male staff members led me to a semi-private table. I ordered the all-you-can-eat option for 2680 yen, with a 90-minute time limit and last order at 70 minutes. You can order in sets of two using a tablet, and order again once you finish eating. This time, I decided to measure as I ate. I started with the seasonal white peach and strawberry berry sauce shaved ice (330g, with 94.5g of matcha ice cream) and Mont Blanc parfait (268.5g). The shaved ice had a surprising amount, topped with soft serve, berry sauce, and strawberry slices. The ice was soft and crunchy, and even though it was cold, it didn't give me a headache when I ate it quickly. The Mont Blanc parfait had ice cream wrapped around it, with chestnut parfait on top. Underneath the ice cream, there was a dorayaki, followed by cream and pudding. The flavors were safe, but the dessert felt heavier than expected. The service was surprisingly quick. I also tried the Uji matcha parfait (247g) and kinako warabi mochi parfait (242.5g). The former had matcha soft serve with red beans, black sugar agar, shiratama, matcha mochi, and matcha at the bottom. The latter had soft serve with kinako mochi, red beans, black sugar agar, and cream at the bottom. They were sweet and easy to eat, but after finishing all four desserts, I started shivering from the cold. The power of ice cream parfaits is truly something. Despite the summer heat, it's true what they say about needing hand warmers. I tried the Daifuku Ichigo Milk and Melon (225.5g) together. I cut them into two pieces by pulling the strings on each side. The melon released a fragrant scent when cut. The dessert was fruit-focused with thick skin. To warm up, I had the chestnut zenzai (112.5g) and Akashiyaki (94g). The zenzai came with chestnuts, small mochi, and salted kelp. The Akashiyaki was a small octopus-filled snack with the option of mayonnaise. Both were too hot to eat immediately. I also had the Uji matcha mousse with black sugar (93g) and fruit milk pudding (184.5g). The mousse had a dry sponge but a good matcha flavor. The pudding was enjoyable with the fruit. As the restaurant got busier, the service slowed down. After nearly an hour, it was mostly women entering, and the waiting time increased to 45 minutes, then 60 minutes. I tried the Mont Blanc dorayaki (112g) and the Daifuku Suika (96g). Both released a refreshing scent when cut. I ended with grilled rice ball (44.5g) and three nuggets (60.5g). A combination of rice and side dishes. Finally, I had the Shikuwasa almond jelly (159g) and fruit sweet beans (192g). Similar in composition, the almond jelly had a sour kick from the Shikuwasa, while the sweet beans had a rich sweetness from black syrup. Despite the name of the restaurant suggesting traditional Japanese sweets, there were also many Western-style desserts. The portion sizes were just right and easy to eat. With so many options, I even forgot to try the water manju. If you can conquer the ice cream dishes, it seems like you can enjoy this place in the winter too.

All the sweets and light meals were delicious!! I thought I could eat more, but I couldn't eat as much as I thought. The light meals included grilled rice balls, nuggets, and toast, and I ate a lot of nuggets. Despite being called light meals, they were like regular meal menu items. The interior of the restaurant was clean, with private rooms, and the food was served in less than 10 minutes after ordering, which was great! I want to challenge it again.

Visited around 12:00 on Saturday. As I was alone, I couldn't make a reservation but managed to get in. The person after the third group was told to come back at 4:30, so it's better to make a reservation by the day before. The parfait got quite cold after finishing it, so I warmed my stomach with hot black tea or green tea while having light snacks like sweet beans in between. The recommended item was the fruit sweet beans, I had seconds because you can choose between white and black honey, and it had plenty of fruits making it refreshing to eat. The fruit daifuku is cute but twice the size of high-end Japanese sweets, so be careful as it can be filling. The seasonal Shikuwasa almond had a strong bitterness of Shikuwasa, so if you don't like bitterness, it's better to avoid it. Some said the matcha was too strong, but I personally didn't like the strong chlorella flavor. The milk soft serve has a condensed milk flavor and is recommended. The Akashiyaki snack was cheap but warm and tasty with an egg flavor. The brown sugar latte with coffee, milk, and brown sugar had a rich taste and is recommended even on its own.

I arrived at around 11:30 and was seated around 13:00. They took my phone number and called me when a table was ready, so I was able to go explore nearby shops while waiting. The Mont Blanc parfait and red bean desserts were very sweet and filling. I enjoyed a lighter fruit almond dessert and a savory dish to balance out the sweetness. It was a nice way to spend the afternoon.

Sweet Buffet Lover @ Amako in Omotesando, Order-based Dessert Buffet♪※The following is based on my visit.♦️Schedule: Every day♦️Time: 11:00-21:30 (Last entry 20:00) *90-minute limit (Last order: 70 minutes)♦️Price (tax included): Women/¥2,180, Men/¥2,480, Elementary school students/¥1280, Toddlers (4-5 years old)/¥680, Under 3 years old/free♦️Lineup【Western Sweets】: Sakura Mont Blanc with Fresh Chocolate Cake/ Uji Matcha Mousse/ Uji Matcha Mousse with Black Honey/ Fruit Milk Jelly/ Black Honey Kinako Milk Pudding【Parfait & Sundae】: Strawberry Mont Blanc Parfait/ Mont Blanc Parfait/ Kinako Warabi Mochi Parfait/ Uji Matcha Parfait/ Spring Plate/ Matcha Sakura Sundae/ Uji Matcha Jelly and Warabi Mochi Sundae【Anmitsu & Sweet Beans】: Sakura Anmitsu/ Anmitsu/ Shiratama Anmitsu/ Matcha Anmitsu/ Cream Anmitsu/ Cream Cold Shiratama Anmitsu/ Cream Matcha Sweet Beans/ Fruit Sweet Beans【Zenzai】(Hot): Zenzai/ Chestnut Zenzai/ Grilled Mochi Zenzai/ Cream Shiratama Zenzai/ Sweet Beans【Daifuku】: Strawberry Milk Daifuku/ Strawberry Daifuku/ Kiwi Daifuku/ Orange Daifuku【Mochi】: Warabi Mochi (Kinako, Matcha Kinako)/ Sakura Mochi/ Mizu Warabi Mochi - Droplet - Black Honey Kinako/ Mizu Warabi Mochi - Droplet - Sakura/ Mizu Warabi Mochi - Droplet - Strawberry/ Mizu Warabi Mochi - Droplet - Matcha【Skewered Dumplings】: Mitarashi/ Mitarashi Cream/ Strawberry Mont Blanc/ Mont Blanc Cream/ Red Bean Paste/ Red Bean Paste Cream/ Yomogi Anko/ Yomogi Anko Cream/ Yomogi Black Honey Kinako/ Tricolor Dumplings【Dorayaki】: Shiratama Dorayaki/ Strawberry Cream Dorayaki/ Strawberry Mont Blanc Dorayaki/ Soft Serve Mont Blanc Dorayaki【Monaka & Sweet Potatoes】: Soft Monaka/ Azuki Monaka/ Honey-coated Potato Stick/ Honey-coated Potato Stick with Soft Serve【Toast】: Cheese Toast/ Ogura Toast/ Butter Toast【Light Meals】: Akashiyaki/ Grilled Rice Ball/ Domestic Chicken Nuggets♦️Drinks: Coffee (hot/cold)/ Cafe Latte (hot/cold)/ Black Tea (hot/cold)/ Green Tea (hot/cold)/ Black Soybean Tea (hot/cold)/ Brown Sugar Latte (hot/cold)/ Cold Matcha/ Sakura Tea/ Strawberry Milk Ice Cream/ Matcha Latte (hot/cold)/ Kinako Milk (hot/cold)/ Orange Juice/ Lemon Squash/ Melon Soda/ Kinako Milk Float/ Matcha Latte Float/ Orange Float/ Melon Cream Soda/ Coffee Float/ Black Tea Float✔54 types of sweets, 3 types of toast, 3 types of light meals✔Order-based all-you-can-eat from a touch panel (available in Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Korean)✔Ordering is limited to 2 items per plate (exchange plate after finishing) but drinks can be reordered after consuming about half✔Free drinks included✔Counter seats available✔No reservations for individuals, walk-ins allowedLocated in a prime spot in a building basement in Harajuku. Opened in July 2021, 'Omotesando Chaya' is a specialty store for order-based Japanese sweets buffet. The place used to be a sweets shop before. The variety of sweets changes with the seasons, and they started serving cherry blossom sweets from February 15th❣️ so I decided to visit for the first time. Reservations are available for groups of 2 or more, but as I was alone, I decided to walk in. Depending on the timing, there may be a waiting time, but I was lucky to enter without waiting. You can choose between counter and table seats, and I chose the table because of the attractive "private room" sign. The private room was semi-transparent with a partition that covered about 3/4 of the way around, providing some privacy, especially during these times. There is a wide variety of sweets! You can fully enjoy the sweets from "Tanuma," a long-established food ingredient manufacturer in Tsurumi, Yokohama (directly managed by Tanuma). Even with plenty of time, it's impossible to try everything in one visit. The cherry blossom sweets that caught my eye were ➰・Sakura Mochi・Spring Plate・Mizu Warabi Mochi - Droplet Sakura・Matcha Sakura Sundae・Sakura Anmitsu・Sakura TeaSakura Mochi was included in the plate mentioned above, and it was a delight to try out all the seasonal treats.

- Order buffet style for 90 minutes (last order at 70 minutes) - All seats are private rooms - Order using tablets - Order up to 2 dishes and 1 drink (rules may change) - Price (tax included): 2180 yen for women / 2480 yen for men The restaurant seems to have finally calmed down from the initial rush since opening. I visited around 2pm on a weekday and it was not crowded. Ordering was quick and easy. The mitsumame jelly dessert was delicious. Looking forward to revisiting as the menu changes with the seasons.

I was finally able to visit the restaurant. However, even though I arrived at 12:00 on a weekday, it was already full and it took about an hour to get in. I had to write my name, number of people, and phone number on the reservation list at the entrance, then wander around nearby until I received a call from the restaurant when a table became available. I'm not sure if it's because it's a popular restaurant or just happened to be busy that day, but the waiting time continued to be 1-2 hours. It's better to visit when you have plenty of time. The food was delicious as always and the service was polite. The seasonal menu was quite varied and tasty.

Actually, I'm not a big fan of store-bought sweet bean paste. It's too sweet for me. So why did I go? Well, just like a mountain climber who climbs a mountain just because it's there, I can't resist a dessert buffet. I can still control myself at hotel dessert buffets, though. "You could buy like 7 sweets from your favorite store for the same price, you know? Wouldn't that be better?" But this place only costs about as much as buying 3 sweets. ...Curiosity got the best of me. When I arrived 30 minutes before opening, there was no one there. (I was so eager, it was embarrassing.) When opening time came and everyone had entered, there were still empty seats available. So maybe arriving right on time would have been fine. There were 3 counter seats on each side, so even if you're alone, you can eat without worrying about others' stares. It was my first time at an order buffet, so I got the order wrong... The first order came quickly, but the second one took a while. (Is this a common thing?) As other reviewers have mentioned, it's not very user-friendly that you can only order up to 2 items, including drinks, per order. It was hard to order, so when I finally ordered the parfait I wanted to finish with, I quickly reached my limit. Bummer. The sweet bean paste was as sweet as store-bought, and the white bean paste was also sweet, which was a bit of a problem. However, the dorayaki pancake was delicious, the water warabi mochi was very tasty, and the matcha pudding was also good, so considering all that, I think it was worth the price. My adventurous spirit was satisfied, so I might take a break from dessert buffets for a while... (^-^;)

I happened to come across this place and saw the sign for a Japanese sweets all-you-can-order buffet, so I decided to check it out. It turned out to be a great find! The buffet allows you to order anything listed on the menu, and you can order for just one person, which is really convenient. Everything I tried was delicious, there were no disappointments. The interior of the restaurant has a modern Japanese feel and is very calming. The tables are separated by partitions, so you can relax without worrying about other people watching you. The staff were also very friendly and considerate (they let you know when it's close to last order time). The restaurant is located underground, but it's relatively easy to find from the street because they have TV screens with advertisements and glass cases displaying samples. It's also close to Omotesando Hills, so if you love Japanese sweets, I recommend checking it out. I definitely want to come back again!

I went to a cafe that opened this year, about a 5-minute walk from Harajuku Station, which offers all-you-can-eat Japanese sweets. The interior of the cafe is cute and casual, with semi-private rooms that are perfect for women. The all-you-can-eat option costs 2200 yen for men and 1800 yen for women (excluding tax), and you can enjoy 80 different items for 90 minutes through an order system. You can order 2 dishes per person, including drinks, and can order more once you finish eating. For my first round, I had a fruit parfait and a fruit milk pudding. The parfait was refreshing with soft serve ice cream, nata de coco, and berry sauce, while the fruit milk pudding was delicious with the milk pudding and berry sauce complementing each other. For my second round, I tried a grape daifuku and a fall baked cheesecake. The grape daifuku was large with fresh grapes and a nice balance of sweetness in the white bean paste. The baked cheesecake was moist and the cheese with purple sweet potato sauce was a perfect combination. In my third round, I had soft serve mont blanc dorayaki and soft monaka. The soft serve mont blanc was not too sweet and delicious, while the soft monaka was like ice cream monaka and refreshing. For my fourth round, I tried water warabi mochi with droplet strawberries and akashiyaki. The water warabi mochi had a refreshing taste with the acidity of the strawberry sauce, and the akashiyaki was a nice palate cleanser and delicious. The cheese toast was average. The matcha mousse had a nice bitter matcha flavor that complemented the sweetness of the cream and red bean paste. The matcha latte float had a good balance of matcha bitterness and the matcha soft serve was not too sweet, making it delicious. There were many other delicious-looking sweets as well. I went right after the opening and luckily managed to get in on the first round despite the long line. The customers were mostly couples or young women, so it might be tough for a lone older gentleman to enter. It's a reasonable price to enjoy a variety of Japanese sweets. I would love to go back again with someone (laughs).

I made a reservation and went to the restaurant. The space was like a semi-private room where you couldn't see other customers. You can order using a touch panel, with a limit of 2 items per person (including drinks). Once you finish eating, you can place another order. However, you can leave half of your drink. I tried matcha cake, mitarashi dango, warabi mochi, Mont Blanc parfait, milk pudding, Akashiyaki, strawberry milk daifuku, and they were all delicious. It was fun to cut the daifuku with a string. The parfait and daifuku were filling, and the 90-minute time limit with last order at 70 minutes went by quickly. I couldn't try soft serve ice cream or anmitsu this time, but the prices were reasonable and the service was good. It was a great experience. If you're going there, I recommend deciding what to order in advance to not waste time!

There were a lot of red bean paste options... I wanted to eat oshiruko instead of zenzai. The menu was easy to choose with photos. Thank you for the meal.