X-townTokyo
Sushi buffet where the sushi is made by a sushi chef is all-you-can-eat! From tempura to pizza, the variety of dishes, both Japanese and Western, is abundant. The lineup is comparable to that of a hotel buffet! Not only is it convenient for families, but it is also a very valuable restaurant! I saw a TV commercial for "Sushi Buffet Dining Fuji" while at my apartment in Sapporo, which sparked my interest. The next day, we were planning to visit the Nikka Whisky Distillery in Yoichi with my family, so we decided to stop by on our way back. "Sushi Buffet Dining Fuji" is located on the seaside of National Route 5, with a large parking lot in front of the restaurant. Given the location, driving is the preferred mode of transportation. Be careful, as it can be easy to overlook while driving. If the front parking lot is full, there is also a parking lot behind the restaurant that can be used. Inside the restaurant, there are many large tables, designed with families and small groups in mind. Since the front parking lot was almost full, we circled around to the back and entered the restaurant. Several families were waiting in front of us. When we asked the staff, they said the wait time was about 30 minutes. It's a popular restaurant. After the promised 30 minutes, we were able to enter. We were seated at a large table towards the back. We could see a lot of dishes being brought out at the kitchen counter, which got us excited. Looking around, the dishes seemed like typical buffet dishes. There were tempura, fried foods, several salads, soups, miso soup, pizza, pasta, curry, and more, surpassing the buffet at a B-grade hotel. The main attraction is the all-you-can-eat sushi made by a sushi chef. There is a sushi counter with chefs behind it. During busy times, you can take the pre-made sushi yourself, but at other times, you can order from the chef. They have standard sushi toppings like tuna, salmon, octopus, mackerel, salmon roe, flying fish roe, yellowtail, squid, etc. The size of the toppings is substantial. The mackerel was particularly delicious and thick. Items like flying fish roe and salmon roe, which are not cheap at conveyor belt sushi restaurants, were also all-you-can-eat. The difference from the sushi at a yakiniku buffet is significant. If there is one downside, it's that the sushi rice is quite large. Some customers only eat the toppings and leave the rice behind. There were several soup options, but I particularly liked the Sanpei soup. It had vegetables and fish and a rich flavor. It didn't taste like typical buffet Sanpei soup at all. There were various tempura items like vegetables and shrimp. Since they are not freshly fried, they can get a bit oily, which is inevitable. This aspect is not particularly noteworthy. However, the variety of dishes such as fried foods, pizza, curry, miso soup, salads, pickles, etc., is abundant. This time, we focused on sushi, so we only had sushi. We finished with the promised curry. Despite being tired, we were very satisfied. Honestly, if you only want sushi, you might be more satisfied at a regular conveyor belt sushi restaurant. But the variety of dishes and large tables are perfect for families. This restaurant is ideal for those who want to try different foods.