Conrad Tokyo’s all-day dining venue, Cerise, has announced the “Chef’s Treat Lunch Buffet: Gourmet Japan,” a seasonal menu dedicated to the diverse culinary landscape of the Japanese archipelago. Running from September 7 to November 13, 2026, the buffet focuses on the country’s autumn harvest, sourcing premium ingredients from Hokkaido to Okinawa. The selection includes brand meats such as Yamagata beef and Kagoshima black pork, alongside seasonal produce including chestnuts, Shine Muscat grapes, and figs.
A Survey of Regional Ingredients and Main Dishes
The buffet structure allows guests to select one of five main dishes, which are prepared to order. Highlights include a Pan-fried Long-lived Beef Steak served with lobster tortellini and a signature Bouillabaisse presented in a golden pie crust. Other options showcase technical creativity, such as herb-crusted meats and seasonal seafood preparations that reflect the transition into the cooler months.
Creative Appetizers and Regional Comfort Foods
The appetizer selection emphasizes the quality of regional sourcing. Guests can sample Yamagata Beef Carpaccio paired with fresh figs and mustard, or Marinated Kyushu Mackerel served with a bright Shine Muscat grape sauce. The menu also incorporates traditional regional staples, such as Okinawa soba (buckwheat noodles) topped with tender rafute (braised pork belly). One of the more inventive additions is the Kagoshima pork rillettes, presented in a “Mont Blanc” style using a savory cream of chestnut and foie gras.
Seasonal Sweets and Seafood Highlights
The dessert section features five varieties of sweets that utilize high-sugar produce from specific prefectures. These include an Ehime chestnut and raspberry mousse and a financier made with “Kuri Kagura” sweet potatoes from Ibaraki. Beyond the hot and cold stations, the buffet is supported by a dedicated oyster bar serving fresh raw oysters with various condiments, as well as an assortment of seasonal breads, including apple walnut bread and sweet potato steamed buns.
Property details
- Property name
- Conrad Tokyo
- Address
- Higashi-Shinbashi 1-9-1, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- Located in Shiodome near Ginza, overlooking Hamarikyu Gardens and Tokyo Bay
- Official site
- https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/tyocici-conrad-tokyo/
- Rooms
- 291
- Pricing
- Standard Plan: 8,000 yen; Conrad Bear Plan: 9,500 yen; Children’s Plan: 3,500–4,500 yen
