Lunch buffets at hotels and restaurants are getting higher in quality every year. We picked up buffets that we would like to repeat from among the buffets in Sapporo. We picked up the buffets that we would like to repeat. This time, we would like to 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 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, will be renewed in April 2024. With the concept of "SHEF'S SHOW STAGE, where creativity and curiosity spark," the buffet has become more entertaining. It is very popular and has a reputation for being hard to get reservations. Each dish is made with refined French techniques using mainly Hokkaido ingredients. The lineup is unashamedly "Western" and no matter which dishes are combined on the plate, they are well balanced and the flavors do not fight with each other.

When it comes to buffets, it is tempting to be greedy and say, "I want to conquer all the dishes on the menu! But sometimes, after consulting with your stomach, you may have to give up. But sometimes you have to give up after consulting with your stomach! Of course, you can have as many refills as you like.

Bite-sized cakesalet and pintxos are lined up.

Each dish has the quality of a French amuse!

MY Parfait" is a new style of buffet that offers an unprecedented way to enjoy. The parfait is served in an empty glass with a variety of ingredients. You can create your own unique glass parfait by combining a variety of colorful ingredients, including marinated seafood such as shrimp and salmon roe, charcuterie such as bacon and prosciutto ham, spinach and beet purée, cheese, carrot rapé, olives, and more.

You can freely combine small chopped ingredients with purees and other ingredients as you like.

Colorful purées can be layered to create a spectacular parfait.

Sour ingredients such as rapé and choucroute accentuate the flavor.

If you're not sure about combinations, try the chef's recommendations!

Sauce, puree, and cold vegetables can be used to create an artistic dish.

In addition to the self-service buffet, another attraction is the wagon service. The first dish is an amuse, followed by pasta and the main course of roast beef, which are brought out at just the right time. The roast beef is cut right in front of you. It is freshly cut, moist and juicy! Of course, you can order more, and you can also request the thickness of the beef.

The gravy is rich and authentic tasting!

The pasta is also firm and you can request the amount of pasta you want!

Thinly sliced roast beef in an open sandwich is also recommended!

The buffet is by reservation only with a specific time. The welcome cake is prepared in time for the buffet. The large cake is a sight to behold! After the cake is unveiled, it will be cut into small pieces, so don't be in a rush. Baked goods and cakes such as canelés, gateaux chocolates, and tarts are bite-sized. You can enjoy them even when you are full.

The popular welcome cake will not be replenished, so be quick!

Sweets are also bite-sized. The small canelés are crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside!

Free refills of red, white, and sparkling wines are available for +1200 yen.

The lunch buffet at Cross Hotel Sapporo offers a wide variety of French-like appetizers. Recommended especially for those who are interested in cooking. The bite-sized dishes make it easy to conquer them all, and it is fun to serve MY parfait and appetizer plate by yourself!

・Cuisine with a touch of French base.
MY parfait is fun and delicious!
The roast beef served on the wagon is a hearty dish!
The wine buffet is also attractive because of the abundance of appetizers!

*Photographs are from the time of the interview. The contents may vary depending on the season.

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