I discovered this place on Instagram and had been curious about it, so I made a reservation and visited on Saturday afternoon. The restaurant is located on the 1st floor of the JAL Hotel. It is a buffet-style restaurant where you can choose one or two main dishes, and enjoy unlimited rice, bread, side dishes, and desserts. The lunch price is around 2,000 yen, making it very cost-effective. I ordered the steak as my main dish and it was delicious. This place is great for couples, as well as for girls' gatherings or group outings. There are plenty of seats, so you can probably get in without a reservation, but I recommend booking in advance for weekends and holidays!

It is a cafe where you can relax in an open space. You choose your main dish and the rest is buffet style. The buffet selection is not very extensive. The downside is that the salad dressing is in individual packets of Kewpie, but the salads are nicely served in individual bowls, making them easy to eat. The main dishes are okay. However, considering the low price, the quality is satisfying. The staff at the cafe are attentive, as expected from a hotel cafe.

JAL City Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin, located on the 1st floor, is very clean and new, making it a great spot for both guests and non-guests (around 2300 yen). The breakfast buffet is available from 6:30 to 10:00, catering to early risers and those who want a leisurely morning. A highlight is the omurice made with dashi broth, available in plain, cheese, ham, or mixed options. The chef prepares it live, and the dashi adds a nice touch to the savory flavors of cheese and ham. The Fukuoka specialty, mentaiko, is also delicious, with a smooth texture and not too spicy. The variety of dishes is just right, and the staff does a good job of keeping everything replenished. The salad and fruit are neatly presented in individual portions, maintaining a hygienic and appealing appearance. The only downside is the lack of morning curry, a common item in hotel breakfasts. Overall, it was a satisfying and filling breakfast in a pleasant atmosphere.

I used the accommodation plan with breakfast included. The restaurant is spacious and clean, offering a buffet-style breakfast with a variety of local dishes, making Japanese food highly recommended. I definitely want to try the mentaiko. Well, natto is not really my thing (lol). Also, the salads are individually packaged from the beginning, which is quietly satisfying (it's a hassle with salad bars and I can't really plate them nicely).

Located just a 1-minute walk from Akasaka Subway Station, on the first floor of JAL City Hotel. The interior is spacious with high ceilings and still looks new. I had the Contreail Lunch for 1800 yen, which includes a choice of main dish, along with a semi-buffet of bread, salad, and appetizers. If you choose two main dishes, it's 2300 yen. The lunch without the buffet is 1500 yen. I chose the Cream Pasta with mushrooms, shrimp, and cod roe because it had all my favorite ingredients. The portion of noodles was a bit small, but the amount of toppings was generous. The appetizers and bread were served on small plates, and the salad was beautifully arranged for each person. Dressing was in individual packets, and they even provided plastic gloves. There were various options like prosciutto, pizza, salmon, chicken ham, soup, quiche, bread, and rice. The only thing I didn't quite understand was the "Chicken Nanban" which was listed but didn't have tartar sauce - it was more like sweet and sour chicken. I had the salad twice and was satisfied with the variety of vegetables. Dessert and coffee were also included. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing, making it a pleasant dining experience. Thank you for the meal.

I used One Harmony member birthday benefits for the first time and was able to dine with peace of mind due to the wide spacing between seats. I was very satisfied with the taste and cost performance. (Today's fish and meat dishes with hors d'oeuvres buffet included.)

Ground floor cafe at the hotel. I got some sweets to go. There were 4 types available, but only the Maritozzo and cream puff were available for takeout, so I chose the Maritozzo. Maritozzo (baked apple): I've seen various Maritozzo at different shops, but this is the first time I've seen one with apple slices. Two slices of baked apple are inside the cream, resembling lips haha. And there's cinnamon powder sprinkled on the cream. Let's dig in! When I tried to cut it with a knife, the apple slices were tough and hard to cut. Compared to the soft bread and cream, the apple was firm. It was a bit of a struggle to cut without squishing the bread and making the cream spill out. The taste was a classic combination of baked apple and cinnamon. Maritozzo (chestnut): This one had large chestnuts inside, as well as chestnut pieces and chestnut paste in the cream. Full of chestnut flavor. By the way, when I visited during lunch on a weekday, they had a lunch semi-buffet and set menu. The semi-buffet lets you choose one main dish and includes appetizers, soup, salad, drink, bread, and rice. The set menu includes a main dish, soup, salad, and coffee. The cafe had cozy sofa seating and greenery near the entrance. I'd like to visit again for dine-in next time. Thank you for the meal!

Morning menu at Hotel JAL City when staying: The main menu is served, but other items you have to pick up yourself. The omelets with bonito broth are delicious, as well as the ham and cheese mixed omelets with ketchup. There is plenty of mentaiko which is a delightful surprise. The cheese and ham are served in stylish containers. I drew a cute bear with ketchup, but it ended up messy. Overall, a happy experience. Check out my blog for more details: https://zan3tho.com

There is a shop on the first floor of JAL City Hotel. It was empty, so they have thorough COVID-19 measures in place! I ordered a mini parfait and it tasted great, but I wonder why it was so empty? Is 1000 yen expensive in Fukuoka even though it's normal in Tokyo?

I visited a lunch buffet. Even during this pandemic, they are serving buffet lunch with precautions. They offer 2 types of salad, soup, bread, 2 appetizers, and several types of bread. You can also choose one main dish for 1800 yen. I chose the cold pasta with peaches and prosciutto, which was perfect for summer. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, allowing for a satisfying meal. For dessert, they had cake and ice cream. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

Located right next to Akasaka Station in Fukuoka, on the first floor of Hotel JAL City Fukuoka Tenjin is "Cafe Contrail" which offers a lunch buffet (^-^). The atmosphere inside is very open and relaxing! I opted for the semi-buffet which allows you to choose 2 main dishes for 2300 yen. I chose the "Grilled Beef Sagari with Black Pepper Sauce (+500 yen)" and the "Grilled Itoshima Pork with Vegetable Noodles and Seven Spice Paste (+300 yen)". The semi-buffet has a limited selection, but the onion soup was delicious, as expected from JAL. The Saga Prefecture rice was shiny and really tasty. The Beef Sagari was so delicious that I couldn't believe I was eating something like this in the afternoon (°▽°). The Itoshima Pork had no fatty parts, making it easy to eat and very tasty (*'▽'*). The vegetables on the side were also delicious, and with free-flowing soft drinks, I thought it was a good lunch option (*^▽^*). I imagine dinner would cost over 5000 yen! The rice was so good that I wished they would add more Fukuoka specialties like mentaiko as side dishes (^-^). I definitely want to go back and eat there again♪

Located just a short walk away from the bustling center of Tenjin, this hotel has a stylish and sophisticated exterior. The restaurant on the 1st floor is quite impressive, with a spacious and elegant interior. I enjoyed the lunch buffet, which was well-prepared with various items individually packaged for COVID-19 safety. The colorful array of bread was delicious, and the main dish, a hamburger, was elegantly presented. The atmosphere was fantastic, and the prices were reasonable. I would definitely like to visit again.

Located right by the 3rd exit of Akasaka Station in Fukuoka Prefecture, the JAL Hotel opened on 3/15. I heard that there is a buffet restaurant on the 1st floor, and reservations can be made through the hotel's restaurant reservation system (via Table Check). The hotel is new, so the interior is stylish and spacious. When I visited at the end of March, they had a "grand opening lunch menu" where you could choose any main dish without any additional charge. For lunch, you can enjoy the buffet plus one main dish for 1500 yen (tax included), two main dishes for 2000 yen (tax included), or three main dishes for 2500 yen (tax included). The infection prevention measures are perfect, with temperature checks and gloves provided when taking food. The buffet has a small selection of appetizers, two types of salads, various breads, drinks, and soup. Desserts are not available at the buffet but can be requested individually. I had onion soup, roast ham, salmon, ratatouille, salad, and grilled US beef with yuzu sauce as my main dish. The food was tasty, and the portions were small. The coffee and dessert were also in mini sizes. Overall, the food was good, but the buffet had limited choices, so it may be more enjoyable to think of it as trying a variety of dishes in small portions for the price. It would be nice if they could increase the variety of dishes in the future, especially for those who look forward to dessert at a buffet.

The breakfast venue at Hotel JAL City Hakata Tenjin was used here. It opens from 6:30 am so it's very convenient. You can choose from Western and Japanese breakfast options. For the Western breakfast, you can choose from dashi omelette, scrambled eggs, and sunny-side up eggs. I ordered the dashi omelette. The rest is buffet style. The buffet includes a selection of 2 types of cheese, prosciutto, mixed fruits, plain yogurt, mixed salad (with Italian, Southern Island, mayonnaise, and olive oil dressings), soy meat keema salad, granola, all-bran, corn flakes, juices like apple, orange, vinegar, vegetable, tomato, milk, various types of bread made from 100% domestically grown wheat and natural yeast (such as matcha, bamboo charcoal, rice, pumpkin, berry), cereals, croissants, butter rolls, and donuts. The taste was average, nothing special but still decent.

When it comes to JAL Group hotels, Nikko is a prominent one in Fukuoka. This newly opened hotel is a small, stylish city hotel. I came here for lunch. The lunch is a semi-buffet style for 1,500 yen. Appetizers, bread, drinks, and soup are buffet style, while the main course and dessert are served to you. You can choose from 10 main course options, and for a limited time, you can choose any option at no extra cost. I chose the most expensive option, the US misji steak. You can also add another main course for an additional 500 yen or three main courses for an additional 1,000 yen. I tried two main courses, and although the portions are small, it may be enough for those who want to eat a lot. The semi-buffet has about four types of appetizers and a variety of bread. There are two toasters available for bread lovers. I took all the appetizers and bread and the main course arrived promptly. The appetizers were average, but nicely presented. The beet bread was delicious. The meat in the main course was tender and tasty. Is it really okay to have this for 1,500 yen lunch? It's amazing. The sauce could have been a bit richer, but it was still delicious. The dessert was average, but I enjoyed a relaxing cup of tea in this lovely atmosphere with friendly service. I was truly pampered at lunchtime. Thank you for the meal!

I visited Cafe Contrail located on the first floor of Hotel JAL City Fukuoka Tenjin, which opened on March 16, 2021. Currently, they are only open for morning and lunch service, and reservations were full during my visit for lunch. The menu offers a choice of main dishes (1-3 options) at different prices, but due to the opening promotion, all main dishes were available at the same price. The main dish is served when ready, so it's recommended to start with the mini salad available at the buffet area. The buffet is quite small with individual portions served in cups or small plates, possibly for hygiene reasons. The salad options were Keema salad with soy meat or green salad, with various dressings available in small packets. Side dishes included marinated salmon and nanban-zuke. There were also a variety of bread rolls available, which bread lovers would enjoy. Although white rice was also offered, the lack of rice dishes was a bit disappointing for rice lovers like myself. However, the main dishes, which included a fish dish and grilled beef miso, were both delicious. Overall, I recommend both options. Since the restaurant recently opened, there may be more additions to the buffet menu in the future, and the interior is clean and inviting. Looking forward to seeing how it develops!

I visited for the first time and was satisfied with the polite service and spacious seating. While there wasn't a menu that left a lasting impression as "exquisite," the buffet zone was clean and hygienic. I liked that the salads and dishes were served in small bowls, making it easy to take without any hassle.

As it is located on the first floor of the hotel, the atmosphere is nice! For lunch, you can choose one or two main dishes with a dessert buffet included. Everything was delicious!

I was able to relax in a spacious area. The menu plus half buffet left me feeling satisfied!

I couldn't believe it when the cake was sold out and I couldn't eat it. Unacceptable service for a hotel.