Famous for it’s many critically acclaimed restaurants, Hotel New Otani Tokyo that opened in 1964 has no other establishment similar to the circular lounge that is now a celebrated buffet venue View & Dining The Sky. Priding itself as a ‘no pretense’ fine-casual dining restaurant with a focus on bringing out the true essence and flavours of the ingredients with focus on Japanese cuisine.
A dining experience that invokes all your senses, choose from dining at the main hall that offers breathtaking views no matter if you are there by day or night, or at one of the many private rooms for more special occasions like anniversaries. Contemporary furnishings and a relax environment allows one and all, irregardless of age to enjoy the delicious spread that awaits.
Recently refurbished, the buffet also showcase Chinese and Western selections but the must try items are for example New Otani’s roast beef where only premium cows are used yielding the flavourful meat. Wagyu Beef On Rice (Gyu Don) is simple but simply delectable, a perfect balance of marbling goes well with the high quality Japanese rice.
Highly recommended is the super uber fresh sushi and sashimi that is made to order at the live station by chefs with deft knife skills. Choices include salmon (sake), tuna (maguro), shrimp (ebi), roe (ikura) and many others expertly prepared by hand. High quality wasabi and soya sauce are readily available to accompany your raw selections.
Other interesting live stations are tempura and teppanyaki where you can watch the chefs in action. Like a sweet wonderland is the dessert area with all sorts of appetizing choices like Panna Cotta, jelly and puddings. The seasonal fresh cut fruits section as well as ice cream counter with an array of flavours like vanilla and chocolate with condiments such as nuts are sure to keep both adults and children happy.
Be dazzled by artistry on a plate as you indulge in the many classic creations and some inventive ones. A selection of alcohol beverages such as wines are available to go with your meal at an extra charge. So book your seats now as the restaurant does get full so do remember to reserve ahead of time and expand your epicurean horizons here at View & Dining The Sky.
ADDRESS:
4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8578, Japan
PHONE: +81-3-3265-1111
WEBSITE: https://www.newotani.co.jp/en
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