The quality of hotel and restaurant lunch buffets is improving year by year. So, after eating lunch buffets around Sapporo city, we picked out some that we would like to return to. This time, we will introduce Cross Hotel Sapporo, which will be renovated in April 2024 and is becoming more and more popular.

Cross Hotel Sapporo's lunch buffet, available only on weekends and holidays, will be renewed in April 2024. It has become a more entertaining buffet with the concept of "A chef's show stage where creativity and curiosity spark." It is so popular that it is said that it is difficult to get a reservation. The dishes, which mainly use ingredients from Hokkaido and make use of French techniques, are sophisticated one by one. The lineup is boldly "Western," and no matter what dishes are combined on the plate, they are well-balanced and do not clash in flavor.

When it comes to buffets, it's tempting to be greedy and try everything on the menu, but sometimes you have to give up, sadly, after consulting with your stomach. The dishes here are small, so it's great for people who want to try everything! Of course, you can have as many refills as you like of the dishes you like.

Bite-sized cakes and pinchos lined up

All of them are of the same quality as French amuse bouche.

"My Parfait" is a new style of buffet that offers a whole new way to enjoy yourself. All that is provided is an empty glass and a variety of ingredients. You can create your own glass parfait by combining colorful ingredients as you like, such as seafood marinades such as shrimp and salmon roe, charcuterie such as bacon and prosciutto, spinach and beet puree, cheese, carrot rapee, and olives.

You can freely combine finely chopped ingredients and purees.

Layering the colorful puree makes it look more vibrant

Sour ingredients such as rapée and choux pastry add a nice accent to the dish.

If you're not sure what to pair with your food, try the chef's recommendations.

Create artistic dishes with sauces, purees, and cold dishes

In addition to the self-service buffet, another attraction is the food served from a trolley. Amuse-bouche is served first, followed by pasta and the main course of roast beef, which are brought out at the right time. The roast beef is a large block of meat that has been carefully cooked over a long period of time and then cut right in front of you. It is freshly cut and moist and juicy! Of course, you can have more than one. You can also request the thickness of your meat.

The gravy sauce is also rich and full-bodied.

The pasta is firm and you can request the amount you want.

We also recommend making an open sandwich with thinly sliced roast beef.

The buffet requires a reservation for a specific time. The welcome cake is prepared at that time. The huge cake is a sight to behold! Once it is unveiled, it will be cut into smaller pieces, so don't rush and wait. The baked goods and cakes, such as canelés, chocolate cakes, and tarts, are bite-sized. Even if you are full, you can still enjoy this.

The popular welcome cake will not be replenished, so please order early.

The sweets are also bite-sized, making these little canelés crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside.

Free refills of red, white and sparkling wine for an additional 1200 yen

The Cross Hotel Sapporo lunch buffet has a wide variety of French-style appetizers. It is especially recommended for those who are interested in cooking. It is easy to conquer everything with bite-sized dishes, and it is fun to arrange your own parfait or appetizer plate!

・French-based cuisine with a touch of effort ・The fun and deliciousness of MY Parfait is exceptional ・The roast beef served on the trolley is very filling! ・The wine buffet is also attractive because of the wide selection of appetizers.

*The photo was taken at the time of the interview. The content may vary depending on the time of year.

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