I stayed at the landmark hotel "Mahoroba" in Noboribetsu Onsen, where I had my meals. I wasn't sure if I would be in the "Liberty" or this venue, but it turned out we used only this venue on that day. I'm not a fan of buffets because I tend to overeat and the presentation can get messy, but I heard that the food at "Mahoroba" is delicious, so I had high expectations. The spread included a combination of snow crab and king crab, with a variety of dishes from sashimi to steak. There were also dishes that were cooked on the spot, and everything looked so tempting. I realized another reason why I don't like buffets - I take too much at once and it takes me a while to eat. Perhaps it's also because of COVID that gloves are required, which may be another reason to take everything at once. However, due to COVID, many dishes were neatly arranged in small plates, making them visually appealing. The bright restaurant had spacious table arrangements and was very comfortable. The breakfast was also served in the same venue, with different types of live-cooked ramen, so I enjoyed both. "Mahoroba" has incredibly spacious and varied hot springs, and considering the delicious food and hot springs, I highly recommend this hotel.

The buffet quality is so high even though it's not a luxury hotel... (；ω；)♡♡ When staying in Noboribetsu Onsen, be sure to visit this place!!!

At Hotel Mahoroba's dining area, they have a buffet with all-you-can-eat crab! As expected in Hokkaido, there is a wide variety of seafood. The recommended dish was hairy crab and abalone. It's so luxurious!

It was my father's birthday, and I stayed at the hotel with my family after a long time. My father, mother, and brother had been there last year, and they complained that the buffet plates were divided into about 9 sections, so they could only take a little bit of food at a time. However, this time it returned to the old format, and we were able to enjoy the meal comfortably. I was looking forward to eating lots of crab, but surprisingly I couldn't eat as much as I used to. After the meal, we had the birthday cake brought to our room as requested, and we all enjoyed it. I hope to go back again next year.

I went on a one-night hot spring trip to Noboribetsu. I joined the plan of my partner, who is our family's tour conductor. We stayed at Noboribetsu Onsen Hotel Mahoroba. I wonder how many years it has been since I last visited? The buffet venue was called "Green Terrace," which had a quiet and calm atmosphere for individual guests. First, we had dinner at the buffet. They had the three major types of crab - Taraba, Zuwai, and Hairy crab - cut into just the right size and served in cups. I noticed that many people tend to take too much crab at crab buffets and end up wasting some, but this setup minimized waste, which I appreciated. It had been a while since I had crab. I wonder why people tend to become quiet when eating crab. The beef steak was also very good - tender and cooked to perfection. (I ended up having three plates of it.) They also served freshly fried tempura. We tried a variety of other dishes as well. Buffets at tourist hot spring hotels are generally similar, I thought. However, at Mahoroba, there was no "miss." My daughter, who usually eats very little, had quite a lot of food. (As a parent, it's nice to see her like this.) My partner, feeling confident, kept eating. (Are you okay?) As a result, the next morning, he felt unwell and couldn't eat breakfast at the buffet, staying in the room feeling sick. The cause... simply overeating the night before. I also collapsed into bed as soon as I finished dinner and couldn't even make it to the usual late-night ramen shop wandering... It may sound exaggerated, but it seems to have been a memorable buffet for our family. But if I may express one complaint, it would be that there was no ice cream... Deliciousness is not just about taste. Since the venue mainly caters to Japanese guests, there is no confusion due to cultural differences, allowing us to focus on eating. And the elderly man at the entrance of the buffet venue, his smile is the best. "Thank you for the meal." Why? Japanese people! Don't serve poor quality food! No, no, it's a good culture of Japan. Everything becomes a taste, leading to overeating in the end. Thank you for the meal.

We stay at Mahoroba once a year with our family for events like celebrations and gatherings. We enjoy the hot springs, but we look forward to the buffet just as much. It's a treat to be able to eat things we don't normally have or can't eat a lot of. I indulged in roast beef, tempura, and customizable seafood bowls. The tempura mushrooms were a favorite of mine, as I don't make them often at home due to cost and other ingredients. They were crispy and delicious. The roast beef was tender and I felt luxurious enjoying multiple plates of it. There was also paella this time, which was a pleasant surprise. The seafood flavors were rich and tasty. While there were some standard dishes, the variety of food each time is something we look forward to. As for the service, the staff were friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with no rowdy groups or disturbances. Overall, if you're looking to relax in hot springs and enjoy delicious food, this is the place to go.