Tokyo's Hidden Gem “The Breakfast Lab” Japan's Best Breakfast Buffet Experience!

It seems the buffet time limits in Japan keeps getting shorter and shorter. During my stay in Tokyo, a few people suggested an unique breakfast experience called The Ginza Breakfast Lab. And the time limit? 50 minutes! Is this some sort of experimental breakfast service with experimental dishes? I intended to find out.
An early rise at 6:00am in the morning, I intended to make my 7:00am reservation. And I guess as the old saying goes, "the early bird gets the worm". It turned out to be an amazing experience with a buffet of endless little traditional Japanese breakfast dishes that you can try till our heart's content. Along with the traditional Japanese fare of chawanmushi, oysters, salman, etc, they mix it up with modern fusion dishes... Lobster Bisque Croquette anyone? How about a comforting potatoes dauphinoise?
Care and attention is paid to all the dishes and the quality ingredients and meats are evident especially with their made to order shabu-shabu that you can indulge over and over again. If you're in the Tokyo area and looking of a great unique experience, I would highly recommend.
Here are some useful links:
• Ginza Breakfast Lab
• choshoku.neu-inc.tokyo/
• Incredible Breakfast Buffet Experience with Shabu-Shabu (approx $15 USD / ¥2,200)
• Hotel Musse Ginza Meitetsu 2F, 7-12-9 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo
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[@-SarahElizabeth-]

Tim is probably the most respectful food bloggers. He’s so calming. Love everything he does.

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Those dishes looked really interesting for breakfast! You're still the champion at loading up your plate with one hand while filming with the other hand!!! Congratulations on 100k subscribers, and can't wait to see the silver play button :)

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much! Hope you’re finding some interesting gems in Vancouver 😀

[@kelleymaples671]

Your reviews are so calming. Your so joyful and respectful towards all the food you try. Watching your videos is a nice way to wind down in the evening. 😁

[@CeritaFandaVancouver]

A super satisfying 50 minutes and you loved it sooooo much, I have shared with others easily. Congrats with 101k!

[@lnguyen4079]

I've been hooked on your videos for the past week. Slowly getting through them all. You are such a delight to watch. Makes me smile. Keep up the great work and positivity. 😊

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much for reaching out and for your support 😀

[@AlusW.]

Congrats, Tim, for achieving 100K subscribers!! Looking forward to seeing you with your award! I enjoyed this breakfast video, but didn't care for the 50min time limit. It would give me indigestion to rush!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much 😀. Yeah, the time limit is quite foreign to me😉

[@QueenMarieAntoinette-tp1wx]

🎉🎉CONGRATULATIONS ON 100k, TIM! 🎉🎉

[@sherrifisher7293]

Congratulations on 100K Tim! I have been a follower for quite a while and enjoyed seeing your channel grow. Cheers to continued success🥂

[@drmamdooh99]

Thanks Tim for ur efforts!!!

[@rbeaubien7868]

Congratulation on 100K subscribers! Glad you see you are enjoying your travels to try new buffets.

[@AussieAngeS]

The food looks magnificent, I love how well they prepare food there in Japan. The dessert looks so tasty 😍

[@katrinavillanueva8091]

Thank you for these interesting and delicious videos. 😊

[@sabeenahrizvi]

I came across your channel and what a pleasant experience. You are so polite and well spoken. Loved your vlogs wishing you happy and safe travels. God bless

[@puteracamaro]

Congrats on the 100K Tim 🎉🎉🎉 onwards and upwards!! 🚀

[@aia1229]

I love that your background music sounds like a ticking clock! Very interesting buffet and great video. Thank you, Tim.

[@aliasmarg8ta127]

I love the idea of these trays with compartments

[@fustyler]

Well done Tim. So much class

[@vincentcalvelli6452]

What a great experience

[@mimipaul7002]

Hi Tim, I hope you are well, it's great to see you have finally reached 100k. Enjoy your videos and your lovely personality shines through.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much and it’s a blast with this KZbin community 😀

[@sabbys7750]

The food looked amazing as usual... But that small plate for the potatoes was just adorable!! 😍😍

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

They certainly do a good job. Everything was plated nicely and very tasty 😋

[@Much984]

Congratulations Tim 👏👏👏👏 Happy to be part of that 100,000 😄

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@LoriKrazy61]

Wow that is a very interesting. Thank you for sharing this with us

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Probably one of the best breakfast experiences I’ve had. Very unique.

[@buffybrown1619]

So yummy looking. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Would highly recommend … great food and great value 😀

[@xc7525]

Congratulations on the 100k, Tim!

[@CapChronic]

Lovin these Japan videos.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much😀

[@jacquelinecote271]

Oh, a fun Breakfast! Ty for taking us along!!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Definitely one of the best experiences and such great value 😋

[@rosamondschein9123]

thanks for all your videos - i feel like travelling the world with you 🌍✈

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I hope you get a chance to visit and explore 😀

[@ninjacrumbs]

Tim, congratulations on 100k subs!! You DESERVE it!! I`ve been watching your videos for a while now and with the love and respect you give to the staff and cheese you deserve 100k more!! But a 50 min. time limit?!? 23 years in Tokyo and I have never heard such a limit (90 minimum!!) Now it`s a new level. Enhance your production where you see need fit, but please, don`t sell out to gimmicks, trends, and being a slave to the algorithm. Keep up the good - being yourself - work - cause that`s why we subscribed!! PS...I`m finally going back to Canada after four long years to see my mom (I miss her so much!!) and my brother bought me a ticket to visit him and his family in Victoria....any recommendations for a "thank-you dinner"?

[@MissHoneyOnline]

Congrats on 100k subs Tim! I can’t wait to check out many of the places you’ve shared with us!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much! I hope you have a blast on your travels 😀

[@dwaynewladyka577]

The food looked awesome, once again. Cheers, Tim and God Bless! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much 😀. It was a very pleasant experience.😋

[@dariamancini963]

I went there last year. I was staying only a block away. That set the standard for me of what a fabulous breakfast or meal in general should be 😊

[@jadehom8067]

Congrats Tim on your 100k subs 🎉🎉🎉...interesting breakfast buffet...not what I expected...great food, enjoy....safe travels and God Bless 😘🤗❤

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you Jade😀. Not what I was expecting too but it turned out to be one of the best breakfasts I’ve had and great value 😀

[@gloriawinbush1590]

Everything,looks delicious 🥰🤤😋.

[@givemeoats]

That is an interesting plate set up. And congrats on 100k

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much 😀. Loved the little dishes and especially the variety 😋

[@Geegeebaba]

Always a pleasure to watch Tim being a messy eater lol, keep up the good work!

[@soonboon8266]

100k subscribers. Biggie Congrats n Tks Tim, for sharing yummilious ,mouthwatering foodie vlogs👍👏😋😍😍

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much! Time sure flies😀

[@canadiandude24]

Congratulations on your 100k subs well deserved!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@YASTravelsEatsWell]

Tim: Firstly congratulations on hitting 100k subscribers! You deserve it. Nice breakfast buffet with a big selection!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you again 🙏. It was a very enjoyable breakfast even with the time limit😀

[@Pzlovewin88]

Loved the Japanese breakfast ❤❤❤. Thank you Mr. Tim for another great experience

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much 🙂. It was certainly very fun and probably one of the best breakfasts I’ve had… and such great value 😀

[@Pzlovewin88]

@@TimLeeLetsGo definitely a great value. Good choice Mr. Tim

[@soxrox2574]

Unlike your last video with the time limit this being Breakfast it was more manageable I think. Tim congratulations on 100k 🎊 It's been great to see your channel grow over the years. Meeting you last year was awesome my friend 😊

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks so much George, it was so much fun meeting you and the gang. I could certainly use another French toast donut…. You know the best thing about the donut bar? No time limit!😉😂

[@soxrox2574]

@@TimLeeLetsGo Sorry to let you know that The Donut Bar closed last month 😪

[@matthewl3278]

Omg thank you for this review! I’ll be going in a month.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

You're going to have so much fun!

[@angelicasoup638]

Nice breakfast. 👍👍👍👍

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

😋

[@jc2333]

The food looks good and interesting.

[@josephschminkey5717]

Really enjoy your videos.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@oscarman42]

100,000 subscribers! No wonder you're tired! Congrats to you, Tim.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

LoL… thank you so much and really grateful for your support 😀

[@markwald4819]

New to the channel, love your videos, especially the buffets. Am making first trip to vegas any suggestions!

[@ROESPLETZ]

First congrats Tim on 100K subs bro!🎉2nd now I’m hungry!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you again and if you happen to be visiting Tokyo, would highly recommend it…great food and great value 😋

[@lynnchurchill3887]

So interesting! The breakfast choices are so different from traditional breakfast foods here in the US. I love the idea of the individual servings! You got to try so many things. The shabu shabu must have been so good on a rainy day! Be well Tim!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you Lynn 😀. Really enjoyed the variety of traditional and modern dishes.

[@Kassandria-wc1tj]

Love your videos

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@minlui2752]

Mr. Lee, Congratulations on your 100K subscribers! This Japanese Lab Breakfast Buffet is different. The time limit is not great. The many different types of food is cool.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much Min😀. I think I’m getting used to Japan’s time limits😉

[@alisachamoy225]

Beef, lobster croquettes and octopus at 7am omg!! That Miso Cod dish looked really really interesting! As did the egg dish! 50 minutes is really too short for that amount of food (and it changes your ability to enjoy the experience). How much did it cost? Oh and congrats on hitting 100K subscribers! Well deserved!

[@user-vz1hd8kj8b]

$15

[@algernon5776]

Congrats Tim on 100k subscribers

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@patsalas5170]

Oh my goodness ❤ that looks fantastic and definitely my kind of place...Japanese cuisine is my favorite.....I'll probably never get to Tokyo so ty so much for showing us around..❤

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

The breakfast was one of the most interesting experiences I’ve had. Perfectly plated small dishes😋

[@awesometaylor5881]

❤🎉Absolutely 💯 Scrumptious

[@tonyyarbray]

what a wonderful looking place i love all the little dishes and being a steak and egg guy I'd love to try the "Japanese version"

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

The Japanese steak and eggs was definitely one of the favourites 😀

[@ellier6942]

Awesome Tim! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done the same thing with sauce on the edge of the table and also my pants. 😂 and I wasn’t even holding a camera!

[@jamesdove8021]

That's my kind of breakfast place. I like savory food in the morning. Fish. Rice. Lobster Croquette! And Miso Soup. Perfect. Might be wise to dress for work after the buffet. 🙃

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

It was quite a fantastic buffet experience, yeah, it does get a bit messy 😀

[@crystalcai6314]

In Hakodate now and will be heading to Tokyo In a few days after Aomori and Sendai.. will surely try your recommendation!

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst]

I'll definitely be going there when I visit Japan in Christmas 2024. So far away though...

[@calvinmarshall1610]

Hi Tim wow that was a fast meal😅 never seen you eat so fast my friend. Great breakfast though steak & eggs looked scrumptious

[@cookiekirkland8689]

Tim. What a unique place. I love how u can have all those little plates and try different foods. I love this place. I just wanted to know which ones were hot/cold? Again great foodie journey. Warmly Cookie K

[@darryldraper9708]

What a wonderful breakfast! Glad your second lobster bite was successful. Now I’m hungry!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks again… it did get messy the first time 😉

[@darryldraper9708]

But in a delicious way!!

[@deborahczepiel7355]

The food looks great but that time limit is for the birds. Congrats on the 100K, your videos are always very interesting

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much😀 I think I’ve gotten used to the time limits in Japan 😀

[@honda10102004]

I love this place Here is a very famous place offered japanese style buffet with low price Before COVID,this place was very clouded and long stanby line Thank you visiting TOKYO

[@suzanneschulz7456]

Hallo Tim. Ein wunderbarer Restaurant und das Essen war toll. Weiter so. Grüße aus Stuttgart.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Kindest greetings from Vancouver Canada. Thank you so much 🙂

[@ladyT_VR46]

Is it shameful that I'm sat alone watching this eating only the skin off fried chicken and devouring Jalapeño chilli poppers shamelessly 😂. Please tell me off and stop me. Someone has to intervene 😂😂😂 P.s you made me proud on the messy food festival front 😂🎉

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

LoL. It did get a bit messy 😉. Bye, the fried chicken skin is the best part 😋😉

[@ladyT_VR46]

@@TimLeeLetsGo you are SO so very much best friend kinda material 😆 thing is, if we ever by chance crossed paths and ended up having lunch together we'd end up having a foodie style clothes/face/stain/compare the mess type championship competition 😁 I call them canteen/cafeteria medals 😆😆😆

[@user-og2wt3le4j]

The time limit of 50 minutes looks tight even for breakfast. In Canada many buffet places have a limit of 90 minutes or in some cases 2 hours.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I’ve come to be a custom to the time limits in Japan. This was actually OK maybe because of his breakfast or the fact that everything was already completed, it didn’t feel rushed at all😀

[@crystalcai6314]

One of my fav in Tokyo for delicious yet healthy food in beautiful environment is “ Brown Rice by Neals' Yard Remedies” - yeah they have a skincare line too.

[@ronintsukebin9163]

Nice video! Did they have natto!? I love with egg over rice!!

[@carolmorris2705]

Not the usual idea of breakfast items here in the west, but so very interesting. It wasn’t enough time to really sit back and enjoy. I had the feeling you might actually want to eat another breakfast elsewhere. 😂 But first, back to your hotel to change those lobster stained trousers. 😂👍🏻🌹👍🏻😂

[@leroyjones1964]

I was here a few days ago. 50 minutes is more enough time to enjoy the buffet.

[@peachsal]

Good 👍👍😊❤❤❤

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

🙏

[@CogitoTesting]

Tim they also have a 90-minute option that you could have chosen.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Oh no! I would have definitely gone for that!

[@BoomerLoveforGenZ]

Food looks wonderful but I don’t like the stress of such a short time limit.

[@user-iamRobinV68]

Oh no not that time limit again! Haha. 😊😊😊

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I know! 😂.. I suspect that because this was breakfast and it was a lot more efficient with little dishes, it was quite enjoyable

[@joefox9765]

I get the impression you do nothing but eat! 😂 That is good though. It's just the impression I get. Cheers

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

LoL…a lot of people at work say the same thing 😂

[@joefox9765]

@@TimLeeLetsGo Thats a good one 😂 Love Ya! Love your work. I am so full

[@situkirasoi9654]

Nice 👍❤️😀😘😀❤️😀

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

🙂

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

4:06 - sadly my hubby would load up on the bread! 😂

[@cdnsilverdaddy]

so nice and portions are not obscenely massive like in Western buffets

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Another nice thing about the little dishes is that the plates are so well put together with many different ingredients 😋

[@melissalambert7615]

Nice breakfast. I know with filming 50 mins might seem short but think of the time you saved just picking up little dishes and not fussing with tongs. Ha, ha! I could have eaten a half-dozen of the bean paste desserts. Love bean paste. Hello from beautiful Corvallis Oregon.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I do agree! This was very enjoyable, and didn’t feel rushed at all.

[@charleneharris2060]

Congratulations

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

🙏

[@duck-fimusic]

Hey Tim - have been following your videos for some time now. This was a great episode! Wanted to also ask if you are Chinese?

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much. Yes, I’m Chinese and born and raised in Vancouver Canada

[@mariagodoy3805]

Wow Tim beautiful video 🧐👍🏻👏🆒😋

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much😀

[@mariagodoy3805]

You’re welcome!

[@davidsiu1364]

Tim, I can’t believe how cheap you paid for that breakfast. Looks so delicious 😋

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Oh, it was such a good deal 😋

[@mnm5067]

Hello from California! New to your channel and enjoy watching very much, thanks! Do you call ahead to make reservations? Thank you for the advice.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Greetings from vancouver! Yes, I would highly recommend calling to make a reservation as everything is tightly scheduled in Japan 🙂

[@flubdgub]

I could spend a year eating just in Shibuya district and never eat at the same place twice

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Oh definitely…and the nice part is, it’ll probably take a few years to try the majority of the places😋

[@flubdgub]

@@TimLeeLetsGo It's so 3 dimensional there, restaurants stacked on tap of restaurants starting in the basement, and 4+ restaurants sharing one floor with no partitions or boundaries between them. Very fluid experience

[@Lindsaybkk]

I was recently in Osaka stayed at our favorite hotel SpaWorld and went to nearby Saizeriya for 2 we ate every day average bills ¥2200 pizza, escargot, burgers, desserts with unlimited drinks, coffee bar 😊 same you paid 1 plus I had glass of wine and we had no time limit 😁 For those who think Japan is expensive 😂 I say no 💴 SpaWorld was ¥27,400 (twin) for 2 nights including buffet breakfast, late checkout 5pm.

[@charleneharris2060]

❤

[@twatswat4207]

That's my kinda weather

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Sometimes one needs a rainy day to relax and eat😉

[@Surya-jv1js]

Tim Lee alls Buffet japan times limit it’s nerve Rocking some might eat slowly & choosing foods count times any how enjoy dinner from California ❤️🙏🏼🌹

[@radioteletype]

Need to prebook?

[@computerjoy]

May be title should said Poison Radioactive coktail

[@jadehom8067]

Yqw, Tim ❤

[@HoanglongTran-ex3pb]

Âm thực nhật số 1 the giới rồi

[@user-pn2ue3ht5q]

Hi how are you? How do we book in advance, there’s no english reservation. is it possible to just walk in?

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I know! It’s very hard to book in Japanese! So what I did was, I have a credit card with a concierge service that helps you make reservations. I asked them to do it on my behalf and also asked if it was OK share the experience on video. The good folks on American Express handled everything and really grateful for that. I’ve also had luck asking the hotel concierge to make the reservations for me.

[@kayraant]

üstüne dökülünce çok üzüldüm agam geçmiş olsun!!

[@7.5Mviews]

I wonder if they will actually kick you out if you stay a few minutes past the time limit. It’s Japan, they’re usually too polite about things like that.

[@aarongon66]

May I ask, why do they impose a time limit? Food should be eaten slowly and enjoyed...imposing a time limit will ruin that.

[@AmaPaxDeus]

Japanese call a buffet "viking". Recently, I heard buffet dinining originated from vikings.

[@ronchu4453]

Tim is God