Visiting Japan's Very First Buffet in Tokyo! - The $115 Imperial Buffet

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Tim Lee

Tim Lee

Күн бұрын

Arriving in Tokyo, it could be daunting to figure where to go have dinner because there are so may good places to choose from. But, having visiting many buffets in the US and Vietnam, it would be nice to see how the buffets in Japan compare. Thanks to a good friend and colleague, Yukiko, who suggested I visit Japan's first buffet established in the 1950's at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.
It was pricey coming in at $115 USD but that was somewhat expected given the Tokyo area and the fine dining atmosphere. I've heard their meats and roasts were the star of the show and that certainly didn't disappoint! But what really stole the show was a simple dish with egg and rice.. that wonderful Omelette Rice (Omurice) was a pleasant and tasty surprise! And or course there were the theatrics of flambé desserts and the live stations. Thank you so much for joining me!
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• Imperial Hotel Viking Buffet
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• Japan's First Buffet - Dinner Buffet - $115USD (16,500 Yen)
• Japan, 〒100-0011 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Uchisaiwaicho, 1 Chome−1−1, Teikoku Hotel, 17F 東京本館.
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@tonyvirili3414
@tonyvirili3414 11 ай бұрын
22 minutes in Tim mentions Viking but is unsure of the meaning. My office was located on the Mezzanine Floor of the Imperial Hotel from 1978-1985, next door to the legendary Ichiro Inumaru, the general manager and a few yards away from Finnair’s office. Mr. Inumaru recounted how in the late 50s his father Inumaru senior (also a General Manager of the hotel) was invited to Finland to commemorate the inaugural Finnair Tokyo-Helsinki service. Whilst in Scandinavia, he was fascinated to encounter Smorgasbord (originally a Swedish style buffet) for the first time. Reaching out to his Imperial Hotel executive chef Nobuyuki Murakami who happened to be in London on business, Inumaru and Murakami immediately recognised the enormous appeal it would have back at home, especially amongst the emerging middle class housewives, whose husbands were too busy at work to spend time together. Bus loads on organised tours would descend on the Imperial every lunchtime; the buses would arrive at the rear banquets entrance and use special elevators to the 17th floor so as not to congest the remarkable hotel lobby. The only problem was that Japanese found the pronunciation of Smorgasbord too difficult, Buffet was passé and so they decided on Viking (pronounced Baikingu in Japanese) to evoke the concept of Scandinavian cuisine and all you can eat (Vikings are hardly known for their polite table manners).
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for reaching out and providing this wonderful gem of history 😃. I wish I would have known that and now it makes perfect sense. All I heard from the servers and hosts there was that the term Viking means to eat. 🤦🏻‍♂️😉. I'll just pin this comment as it is very insightful. Thank you so much again 😃
@jeffl8549
@jeffl8549 Жыл бұрын
Happy for you going to Japan and living the foodie life, Tim! Couldn't happen to a classier, nicer guy. Thanks for showing us the love / great food!
@visariosorino8034
@visariosorino8034 Жыл бұрын
To the person reading this, even though I don't know you. I wish you the best of what life has to offer 🙏 🙌😊❤️
@dianecranker6026
@dianecranker6026 Жыл бұрын
You as well.
@visariosorino8034
@visariosorino8034 Жыл бұрын
​@@dianecranker6026😊👍
@trishpage5380
@trishpage5380 Жыл бұрын
Ya you don't know me so be quiet
@darryldraper9708
@darryldraper9708 Жыл бұрын
Same to you!
@visariosorino8034
@visariosorino8034 Жыл бұрын
@@darryldraper9708 😊👍
@sabrinaevans8746
@sabrinaevans8746 Жыл бұрын
I’m a 64 year old shut-in watching your vlog and I swear I think I can taste every bite! Thanks for the cool review
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for reaching out! Really grateful to get to share these experiences 🙏
@AnxMa
@AnxMa Жыл бұрын
I was so close to visiting Japan at one point. I'm a Motion Capture performer and in late 2015 I was in contact with Capcom about the facial likeness role of Leon for the Resident Evil 2 Remake. I failed to mention I also have a voice acting background, in the end I lost the part and I can't forgive myself for wasting such an opportunity. That would've been a real dream come true visit South East Asia. Cool video!
@jadelynn1703
@jadelynn1703 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing us this restaurant Tim! Hope your trip has been super fun! ^_^
@gailsiangco5599
@gailsiangco5599 Жыл бұрын
Wow Amazing Imperial buffet ! Thank you for sharing Tim ! Fancy eatery ! Topped off with delicious desserts ! Enjoying your summer travels !
@melissalambert7615
@melissalambert7615 Жыл бұрын
Lovely buffet. Roast beef did look nice. Beautiful desserts. 1958 - the year I was born. Can't wait to see more buffets from Japan. God bless and cheers from Oregon.
@alisachamoy225
@alisachamoy225 Жыл бұрын
This looks amazing! I remember my trips to Japan so vividly!
@sweeney0558
@sweeney0558 Жыл бұрын
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL BUFFET THANKS
@debrahearn3759
@debrahearn3759 Жыл бұрын
Looks so good! Thank you Tim!
@jacquelinecote271
@jacquelinecote271 Жыл бұрын
Oh this was such a fun video! Wow , on the 🍨.. Ty so much for sharing with us!
@karenglaicar5486
@karenglaicar5486 Жыл бұрын
Elegant looking buffet. Looks really nice. Thanks and take care.
@jadehom8067
@jadehom8067 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim...great video....the hotel was so grand and spotless 😉...the food looked fabulous...enjoy yourself...take care, safe travels and God Bless 😘🤗💕
@AussieAngeS
@AussieAngeS Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s an amazing looking buffet there with beautiful food as expected in Japan. The quality is just fabulous 😍
@Margaux639
@Margaux639 Жыл бұрын
Hey Tim,You be everywhere, I love it, That is what makes your vlogs so interesting to me, The food always look good. ♥
@plowking813
@plowking813 Жыл бұрын
Looks very nice, clean and high end. Thanks for sharing!
@cookiekirkland8689
@cookiekirkland8689 Жыл бұрын
This definitely was an upscale buffet. I wanted to see more delicacies, like for foie gras,duck entrees, seafood choices. But u had a great time tasting the food. Those shrimps looked amazing and the rice omelette and beef looked very delicious. Great job my friend Tim. Warmly Cookie K 🤗
@lisasuzanne8474
@lisasuzanne8474 11 ай бұрын
*FYI: Foie gras is very inhumanely harvested.
@cookiekirkland8689
@cookiekirkland8689 11 ай бұрын
@@lisasuzanne8474 just like most things raising baby chickens, baby cows for real, slaughtering cows for steak. It's all relative to our food consumption.
@suecastillo4056
@suecastillo4056 Жыл бұрын
Another wonderful gracious video! Refreshing!!! Never a disappointment Tim… Thank you♥️‼️🥰☮️🕉️🙏🏻🌸🙋‍♀️
@lynnchurchill3887
@lynnchurchill3887 Жыл бұрын
Exquisite! Thanks Tim!
@gidgitvonlarue9972
@gidgitvonlarue9972 Жыл бұрын
Among everything else I love about your videos - I love that you love your wine! ❤
@skatebug6115
@skatebug6115 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the experience, loved it!!!👍😊
@benwilton5307
@benwilton5307 Жыл бұрын
Love the calm, chill, meticulous vibe of your video 👍
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😃
@AlusW.
@AlusW. Жыл бұрын
This is the most elegant buffet so far. So pristine & lovely. I like the smaller bites so you can really savor & enjoy each taste. The omelette looked so luscious. Love runny eggs! You always make every bite look so yummy. Did you fly from Japan to Vidcon? I was excited to know you were in Anaheim...just an hour away! Take care and safe travels!
@claus1225
@claus1225 Жыл бұрын
actually it looks bad
@stephenbachmann1171
@stephenbachmann1171 10 ай бұрын
@@claus1225you have vulgar tastes. It’s Michelin quality food, presented in a buffet style. I was there last week.
@j.g.7054
@j.g.7054 Жыл бұрын
OMG you have a really healthy appetite! The food looked delicious! Thank you for sharing with us - we enjoyed your video!
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comment... The appetite is larger than what's needed 😉
@annetaylor4280
@annetaylor4280 7 ай бұрын
Great video. Fantastic looking food. Tempura prawn looked amazing. Yum. Take care
@lizjoyce4846
@lizjoyce4846 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful buffet Tim I would definitely eat there. Love you videos.
@flubdgub
@flubdgub Жыл бұрын
love the opening shot of the Shibuya Scramble
@tarishapiro8451
@tarishapiro8451 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely buffet. I love the small portions to help eliminate waste. The food looks absolutely delicious!
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
It was nice to try all the variety as well😋
@barbaraparsons2255
@barbaraparsons2255 Жыл бұрын
Well, I feel like I know you. You are kind and gentle, and you have a good sense of humor, which you show now and then. Thank you for your videos. I love all of the lobster, most of all!!
@gloriawinbush1590
@gloriawinbush1590 4 ай бұрын
I,am in awe just scrumptious 🥰🤤😋. The, atmosphere,food,staff,price is just awesome!
@lisaharrison5397
@lisaharrison5397 Жыл бұрын
lol. They will get over it Tim. My husband dose the same. We can’t go to theaters. Stay home and watch the overpriced cable now . Everything looked yummm! ✨👍💜😋
@doobygelman5454
@doobygelman5454 Жыл бұрын
Love you and your sense of humor
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
Please excuse.. sometimes I don't know what I say in these videos 😂😉
@tonyyarbray
@tonyyarbray Жыл бұрын
all the food looked great but i have to say i liked the look of all the plates and little serving dishes and such
@vincentcalvelli6452
@vincentcalvelli6452 Жыл бұрын
Continued safe travels and enjoyable eating Tim
@ronar6219
@ronar6219 11 ай бұрын
Wowwww going to visit them Sept.this yr, that 4 sure thank you for sharing this Tim
@doobygelman5454
@doobygelman5454 Жыл бұрын
What a high quality, classic, elegant and civilized experience this buffet offers…sometimes less is a whole lot more
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
I do agree.. their attention to detail and the ingredients were exceptional
@jeannielavea9647
@jeannielavea9647 11 ай бұрын
Looks absolutely delicious
@oneloverisa
@oneloverisa Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great Rocking video 🍷
@lawrenceakini9507
@lawrenceakini9507 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this vlog. Have an amazing day! Take care. Cheers.
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for reaching out! All the best of you and yours 😃
@lawrenceakini9507
@lawrenceakini9507 Жыл бұрын
@@TimLeeLetsGo 👍
@dorist7280
@dorist7280 Жыл бұрын
Tim, thank you so much for sharing Buffett Viking dining at Imperial Hotel👍. It is worth paying $115.00, indeed. Their meals and services are superb, splendid, and admirable, according to my friends and colleagues. I previously attended Buffett Dining at Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons in California. They were awesome, but I felt a need for varieties of meal selections🥺. I plan to go to Japan this year. I cannot wait for the Imperial Hotel Viking dinner. I was watching this video made me very very hungry😋.
@JustinBrehm
@JustinBrehm 11 ай бұрын
Everything there looks great
@mariagodoy3805
@mariagodoy3805 Жыл бұрын
Yeah you back on so happy. I love your videos.🧐👏👍🏻🆒
@sandogdy7175
@sandogdy7175 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Pricey indeed but the service is superb. I usually eat at the noodle house when I was in Tokyo.. 😁
@starlight_44
@starlight_44 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for upload Tim 👍looks a lit to colorless for me, this buffet but different countries, different tastes.🤔☺️
@moff8631
@moff8631 Жыл бұрын
You get very nice responses from people around you in videos. You must be a good guy
@johnralston5164
@johnralston5164 Жыл бұрын
great review thank you! best wishes
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😃
@calvinmarshall1610
@calvinmarshall1610 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim great video love the food be safe while you're there
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
Thank you again Calvin.. by the way, no Jewish delis in japan.. who would have thought 😂
@sukimada7482
@sukimada7482 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. It is interesting to watch how the chef preparing the omelette rice. I will try to make a similar one later on. The sundae looks fantastic with different fruits and ice cream. Especially my favourite pistachio one. Yummy 🤤
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
She made it look so easy to make that omelet.. I was going to give it a try myself 😋
@BiPolarBear128
@BiPolarBear128 Жыл бұрын
I still think the Canadian accent is one of the cutest on the planet , they always sound so happy , positive and friendly , I can listen to it all day
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
Warmest greetings from vancouver! Accent, what accent? 🤔😉
@user-fu1yt3xi4d
@user-fu1yt3xi4d 5 ай бұрын
I don't hear any accent 😀 But then I'm a Canuck.
@jmbear628
@jmbear628 Жыл бұрын
very nice. did not see a lot of fish offerings. beef looked very inviting,
@noshitsherlock975
@noshitsherlock975 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, glad to see another upload 🤗 Tim, please try to relax more while you're eating, for an example, when it gets a little messy, let it be, its human to not eat the perfect bite every single time. And.. You will always ways be such a gentleman. Even if some food gets a bit messy and deceiving to eat. Lots of good food videos to come. Can't wait!
@awesometaylor5881
@awesometaylor5881 Жыл бұрын
❤🎉Absolutely 💯 wonderful.Thankyou so very much. Blessings and blessings and Blessings to you.
@ajjcarter72
@ajjcarter72 Жыл бұрын
Aww, love that you are in Japan! My fiancé and I are heading there in late October/November for a 2-week vacation. Super excited already, and it is several months away! lol
@Bessie66
@Bessie66 11 ай бұрын
It’s so nice to see a Buffett that’s not over crowded with people piling up there plates
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo 11 ай бұрын
It's quite elegant and there's quite a bit of history to the hotel as well.
@CheshireKhat1
@CheshireKhat1 Жыл бұрын
Great video. And now I'm SO hungry. 🙂
@10lauset
@10lauset Жыл бұрын
Cheers to a great place for a meal.
@keithss67
@keithss67 Жыл бұрын
So much better than the buffet at the Osaka Hilton. Everything looked fresh and nice. Worth the cost. Great clip 🎉
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! And the nice thing is, the buffets continue to get better… It was off to a rocky start, but glad to see that it goes uphill from here… Most of the time😉
@winniemok4873
@winniemok4873 11 ай бұрын
Tim, thanks again for sharing this wonderful buffet in Tokyo. I will be going to Japan in October this year; and indeed I will visit this restaurant. One thing I want to mention is that I won't blame you to fall asleep when watching a movie when you don't speak that language. I would have done the same thing if I watch a movie with foreign language. By the way, the escargoes look delicious and other food really amazing. Usually, the omlette rice goes with tomato sauce but I am sure the rich creamy cheese sauce is amazing too. Thanks so much for showing these videos. Looking forward to your next one.
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo 11 ай бұрын
You're going to have such a great time in Japan! So many places to visit.. I was just a bit tired and someone told me that if you need a nap during the day, a karaoke room all to yourself is the best way to go 🙂
@winniemok4873
@winniemok4873 11 ай бұрын
@@TimLeeLetsGo Thanks for telling me. I will surely do as advised if I feel tired of walking a lot exploring good food and souveniors.
@Surya-jv1js
@Surya-jv1js Жыл бұрын
Hello Tim Lee good to see I’m glad trying Japanese foodie Rocking Jamming yummy & Delicious good trip ❤thank you invite from California 🌹🙏🏼
@hpoornimarao
@hpoornimarao Жыл бұрын
One of my favourite places to go to Japan. The crockery looks awesome. Food looks divine. The Japanese take presentation to another level. Tim, I like the way u mix & match ur food👌 the omelette rice looked so delicious . Tim, that was quite a heavy load of desserts 😂 as usual an awesome vid.
@GMastrob1
@GMastrob1 Жыл бұрын
If everyone was as polite as you, the world would be a better place.
@donnamccormack
@donnamccormack Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim...your content has been all over the place and glad you are busy....I did notice VidCon was pretty much in real time....I thank you for replying to my comment....Have a Great Summer....Your Washington State Neighbor across the Border... Whatcom County....Take Care and Safe Travels
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I really do wish I can publish the videos in real time, but unfortunately, my poor editing skills are causing quite significant delays😀. Thank you so much, and Vidcon was quite amazing, met so many great people.
@vickyskye8492
@vickyskye8492 Жыл бұрын
great vid thanks for sharing so was the wine included too or was that extra?
@jc2333
@jc2333 Жыл бұрын
The dried food and beef look good. The prime rib looks good.
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
I've noticed the beef in Japan were always outstanding. This was quite pricey though but enjoyable.
@blittercopper
@blittercopper Жыл бұрын
fantastic
@ursachan7988
@ursachan7988 Жыл бұрын
Do you forgot already that when you talk a big amount of your saliva fly away, we learned this very clearly during the pandemic times . So the people after you are going to enjoy a gourmet full of your saliva 😂
@Sofiakatt
@Sofiakatt Жыл бұрын
Of all your buffet videos, this is my all time favorite (in terms of food). How about doing a video on a conveyer belt sushi restaurant while you’re in Japan.
@Koicee8
@Koicee8 Жыл бұрын
I love conveyer belt sushi videos
@CatNoda
@CatNoda Жыл бұрын
I did a conveyer belt one but it was in California!🤣🤣
@minlui2752
@minlui2752 Жыл бұрын
@@CatNodaOh so you are a KZbinr too! If he can do a conveyer belt sushi restaurant with Anita Lee (Wanhua Lee) and her daughter Natalie would be awesome.
@annzalewski2562
@annzalewski2562 Жыл бұрын
I like the way the food is served in bite size!
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
They do pay a lot of attention to the plating and the details of each item. Really enjoyable though a bit pricey
@yvonnedee1122
@yvonnedee1122 Жыл бұрын
Oh no 😅 You had no control over falling asleep during the film. At least you got some rest!Great buffet tour 😍
@brianrundle2875
@brianrundle2875 Жыл бұрын
from my experience in asia there always is a breakfast buffet almost everywhere in big hotels , china, vietnam, japan, korea.. but yes in the evening buffets are not so common.. That Japanese buffet looked nice but for the money not really a good value compared to others..
@user-og2wt3le4j
@user-og2wt3le4j Жыл бұрын
Tim - I want to see you try the many buffets found in Korea. They are legendary for the great seafood.
@epicdream3r992
@epicdream3r992 Жыл бұрын
Have never seen a buffet that dead. Not sure what everyone is looking at to say it merits the price point. Smoked salmon, prosciutto, egg rice, pea soup, pasta, fried shrimp.... it's more like a continental breakfast buffet.
@bigJ-Allday1
@bigJ-Allday1 8 ай бұрын
I absolutely admire the Japanese people and culture such a wonderful place
@Pzlovewin88
@Pzlovewin88 Жыл бұрын
Love Japan Buffet 🗾🇯🇵🗼🥩🍜🍳
@cedtv8899
@cedtv8899 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for touring us appreciate it, i was really hoping for an amzing buffet like what they really got pure japanese buffet food but as seeing this menu same as filipino buffet which is very fed i was thinking would be more exciting and new and cool but well buffet is buffe
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo 6 ай бұрын
This was an interesting buffet, because it was Japan’s first buffet. I think they took on an international style, but very fun and enjoyable nonetheless.
@suzanneschulz7456
@suzanneschulz7456 11 ай бұрын
Hallo Tim. Ich komme aus Germany. Ich finde deine Videos super. Thank you.❤❤
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo 11 ай бұрын
Thank you again ❤️
@knowledgeispower8625
@knowledgeispower8625 Жыл бұрын
Pls try to visit Indochina nations such as Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, etc .... Thanks Tim!
@Kimiotazunete
@Kimiotazunete Жыл бұрын
really nice video.
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😃
@Koicee8
@Koicee8 Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t find what made this buffet $115. Great video as always Tim. Enjoy your travels.
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much… I suspect it’s probably inflation. Thank you.
@123vi50
@123vi50 Жыл бұрын
If you ever been to Japan you should know Japan everything is very expensive one of most expensive Paris and London also.
@robbiedaniels2164
@robbiedaniels2164 Жыл бұрын
Japan is actually not that expensive. You can get an incredible sushi meal for around $40 that would cost $150 in NYC. Great ramen costs $8 that would cost $25 in NYC. Great beef is around $40 a pound that would be $160 a pound. Same goes for super high quality chicken and pork.
@minlui2752
@minlui2752 Жыл бұрын
@@robbiedaniels2164 Another KZbinr who has the same surname as Tim Lee is Anita Lee also known by her Chinese name Wanhua Lee. She just did a sushi restaurant video in Japan last week. She kept emphasizing that some of the sushi was like two or three Canadian dollars!!!!! She and Tim both reside in Vancouver, Canada so it is Canadian dollars she compared the prices of the sushi to. If you are saying $40 USD, then it is average and not cheap!!!! Since when is sushi $150 in the USA??!!!! Of course, if it is a few people it can be $150, but not for one person!!!!! And ramen is not $25 in NYC!!!!! Ramen and other noodles are more like $15, $16 and can go up higher if it is seafood with ramen. You are making the NYC prices higher than the average restaurants are!!!!!
@robbiedaniels2164
@robbiedaniels2164 Жыл бұрын
@@minlui2752 what i am saying is that the quality of a $40 sushi meal in Japan is equivalent to a $150 meal in NY. Of course you can have a $40 sushi meal in NY as well - but the quality will be like a $5 meal in Japan. A bowl of ramen in NY is $16 for a very basic ramen, usually with no egg. But then you need to add tax and tip. In Japan for 1200 yen (equivalent of $8-9 U.S.) you get a big bowl with most of the toppings. That price in Japan includes tax and tip. I lived in Japan for 2 years and know the food situation quite well.
@AndyBHome
@AndyBHome 11 ай бұрын
It's very interesting that all of this food is foreign to Japan. Even though something like omurice originated in Japan, it's not a traditional Japanese dish. This is not just an all-you-can-eat gourmet buffet, it's a giant "Western cuisine" restaurant.
@user-og2wt3le4j
@user-og2wt3le4j Жыл бұрын
Tim - I hope you tried the many other food choices while in Tokyo. I really enjoyed my time in Japan.
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I did get a chance to try any foods as well ... I recall there were places where I had to stand in line for 2 or 3 hours for a bowl of ramen, or a tonkatsu. I wouldn't dare film those places as it would have taken more time with my meal. I run the risk of being assassinated by the people standing in line 😉😂
@RMah-ss5ge
@RMah-ss5ge Жыл бұрын
Looks good Tim! Although you didn’t eat enough to warrant the cost ($151 Cad). Surprised to see no sushi, crab or lobster.
@emmajewell8783
@emmajewell8783 Жыл бұрын
😅what a beautiful video ❤️
@johnmichaelreyes911
@johnmichaelreyes911 Жыл бұрын
Those plates are fancy :)
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
They really do pay close attention to the details and the preparation 😋
@user-iamRobinV68
@user-iamRobinV68 Жыл бұрын
Wow Tokyo!! That’s exciting!! Is there a language barrier Tim??? Or do they know English? Looked very nice! 😊
@ElaineH16
@ElaineH16 Жыл бұрын
Classic Tokyo experience ... jet lagged and trying to kill time before check-in. Watching a movie is dangerous as you discovered. An all-you-can-eat buffet is a great alternative; however, you have to take a long zombie-like walk afterwards in order to stay awake. Don't be tempted by the chairs in the hotel lobby. Try to avoid drinking too much coffee or else you will just lay in bed trying to get sleep. All seasoned visitors to Japan have recommendations / stories about how to survive the first day's jet-lag and 3 pm hotel check-in's. View it as a hazing.
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
The time zone was a tough one to get over... It was interesting because a guy later on told me that I should have just booked a karaoke bar and just rested there 😂
@anthonycirami8500
@anthonycirami8500 Жыл бұрын
Yesss the luxury
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
This was quite elegant but a bit pricey. I think the premium is on the historic nature of the hotel
@bcgreen1966
@bcgreen1966 Жыл бұрын
Impressive
@CatNoda
@CatNoda Жыл бұрын
Looks amazing and I love Japan! 🇯🇵 and my Japanese husband!🤣 No buffets when we went only at the hotel for breakfast and it was amazing.
@trishpage5380
@trishpage5380 Жыл бұрын
Nice buffet
@gloriawinbush1590
@gloriawinbush1590 4 ай бұрын
I, want to taste everything ❤️❤️!
@loannealford1113
@loannealford1113 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim. My daughter just graduated from high school and our gift to her is two weeks in Japan. She is going to Tokyo, Kyoto and Okasa. She is excited to go and she loves your videos on Japan buffets.
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын
That sounds like such an amazing trip, and a well deserved reward! I got a chance to try some of the more popular restaurants that are only known for one or two dishes… Those are pretty amazing too, but you do have to stand in line for a good 2 to 3 hours for that one quick 15-20 minute meal😳😀
@skyhighofficial4853
@skyhighofficial4853 Жыл бұрын
@@TimLeeLetsGo sometimes i think that the wait makes the food taste better too.
@minlui2752
@minlui2752 Жыл бұрын
@Joannealford1113 Congratulations to your daughter’s graduation from high school! It is awesome that you gave her such a wonderful graduation gift 🎁 to spend two weeks vacation in Japan. A long time ago I spent 7 days vacation in Japan. It was not a great experience cuz the guided tour jumped from one city to the next not giving the tourists a chance to see more of Tokyo before rushing off to another city. I got the worse hotel room in Mt. Fuji with no view, but the other tourists all got a nice room with a view of Mt. Fuji. There is a Chinese proverb “Run Horse To See Flowers” It means glancing at the flowers while riding on horseback. This expression is used to describe your short stay at a place, which did not afford you a good understanding of its people and culture. It is used to describe a fleeting glance or cursory observation in passing. This honestly and truly accurately described my 7 days guided tour in Japan a long time ago!!!! Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to have another vacation in Japan. Your daughter is so young, and she will have opportunities to visit Japan again in the future if she likes Japan. One of my family members’ daughter just graduated from middle school. Indeed, May and June are the graduation time and party time for students 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎉🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🎊 I hope you daughter have a awesome vacation in Japan✈️⛩
@minlui2752
@minlui2752 Жыл бұрын
@Joannealford1113 The reason for the 7 days guided tour to Japan in the old days was because Hong Kong maximum vacation time was 7 days so going from Hong Kong to any other countries you can not get a guided tour for longer than 7 days. Of course, you can fly to Japan, and get a guided tour in Japan. Tim Lee is so fortunate to be on such a long vacation as he was in Vietnam and now in Japan ✈️🤩
@Bens_Tunes
@Bens_Tunes Жыл бұрын
Tokyo Tim? Hope you're not over there starting wars lol another good vid Tim.
@mohm2024
@mohm2024 Жыл бұрын
It is not a busy buffet. What time did you go?
@xk7111
@xk7111 Жыл бұрын
Wow Tim, for that much money, no seafood! Your USA and Vietnam videos were so much better. Thanks for showing this, I will not be checking this place out if I’m ever in Japan. Have fun!
@peterthermocline
@peterthermocline Жыл бұрын
Agreed, dull and very Tv dinnerish from the 1960's, crap actually.
@stephenbachmann1171
@stephenbachmann1171 10 ай бұрын
The food there is exquisite. If seafood is all you want, go to a seafood buffet.
@Jackthesmilingblack
@Jackthesmilingblack Ай бұрын
I arrived well before check in time at the Continental Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City. Had to wait a couple of hours before the room was ready, so they gave me the buffet breakfast coupons. The daily room rate then (2015) was US$100, more like US$75 now. So don't waste your money on first world hotel in capital cities. Try the buffet breakfast at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo
@kiawnabutler8144
@kiawnabutler8144 Жыл бұрын
I would love to go to a seafood buffet with you 😊
@Nogi_nogz
@Nogi_nogz 11 ай бұрын
I was curious if this buffet have a time limit (ie: 2 hour limit in your other buffet video at prince hotel) ? Since this one seems to be more upscale, it looks like a good place to take people when you need more of a quiet conversation environment. And is the wine (or alcohol) also included in the price?
@TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo 11 ай бұрын
Was quite elegant and upscale and the wine was not included in the price of the buffet. I believe they do have a 2-hour limit as well but I don't believe that was enforced...
@processserver8470
@processserver8470 Жыл бұрын
Ciao Tim 👋 👋 Greetings from Greenwich London ⚓️⛵️ Cheers ☕️🫖🍱🥢😋👍⛵️
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