BUFFET EX BLUE

I will introduce BUFFET EX BLUE. It is a dynamic open kitchen buffet. There are Japanese food, Western food and Chinese food. More than 70 kinds of dishes are arranged in each corner. The parent company of this restaurant procures food from contact places in Japan and around the world. The distribution network delives promtly and they provide a stable supply system. They are working with the greatest circumspection to food avoid accidents and food poisoning.


I went to this restaurant in Lalaport YOKOHAMA for a weekday dinner. The lighting is dark and adult-like. But of course there were families with children that day. Dinner time has a special limited menu. It was roast-beaf. And Lunch time's special menu is French toast. I felt the roast-beaf was a little tough and the appearance was different from the photograph of the shop sign. The good points were the chef made sushi in front of me when I ordered sushi (only dinner time), we could make waffles and we could enjoy a chocolate fondue. I recommend gratin, pizza, mushroom cream soup and pudding
 

The lunch hours are (weekdays: 11:00 - 17:00, weekends & holiday: 10:30 - 16:00) and dinner hours are (weekdays: 17:30 - 23:00, weekends & holiday: 16:00 - 23:00). Lunch time's last order is 16:00 and dinner time's last order is 22:00. There are 180 seats. Point card, wheelchair and child seat are OK.

The price varies depending on the time and day. Weekday adult lunch is ¥1,599 + tax, child is ¥1,049 + tax. Weekdays adult dinner is ¥2,199 + tax, child is ¥1,249. Weekend & holiday adult lunch is ¥1,799 + tax, child is ¥1,149 + tax. Weekend & holiday adult dinner is ¥2,299 + tax, child is ¥1,399 + tax. A baby is ¥499 + tax all time. All contains a drink bar, but alcohol bar is extra cost. 

 

BUFFET EX BLUE in LaLaport YOKOHAMA
Address: 4035-1, Ikonobecho, Tsudukiku, Yokohamashi
Phone: 045-929-2635
Hours: 11:00 - 23:00
URL: http://www.nilax.jp/brand/exblue/
 

MAHATMA

I will introduce the Indian restaurant 'MAHATMA'. There are 5 locations in Kanagawa. I went to MAHATMA Kokudou 129 gouten. It's about 8 minutes by car from Soubudaishita Station. This restaurant is open seven days a week year-round. Lunch time is 11:00 to 17:00, Dinner time is 17:00 to 22:00. Local chefs make handmade nan and curry roux in this restaurant. This restaurant's interior is like an Indian cafeteria. Indian curry is often considered spicy, but India is massive, so there are differences in taste by region. General households with children in India's don't eat fiery hot curry. Chefs are adventurous with spices to bring out the food qualities.

I went to this restaurant at lunch time. The seats were large, so I felt good. I ordered the B set (¥670). I chose Chicken curry, Mutton (lamb) curry and Nan. I liked the chicken curry; it was very nice. Mutton curry had a little sheep smell, but it was delicious. The nan was large, so it protruded from my plate. I was really full. I think Mutton curry is rare, so you'd better choose Mutton curry. In this restaurant, you can choose from 5 types of curry, Chicken, Vegetable, Dall (豆), Mutton and today' special. And you can choose 4 levels of spice, normal, hot, spicy and hot spicy. Staff said “Spicy is very spicy, I recommend normal.” Also you can choose Nan or Turmeric rice. 

I recommend this restaurant because there are many menu items. You can choose what you like from a lot of kind. The staff was kind. They pour water into a cup. The price is cheap, but it is delicious! Let's try it.

MAHATMA Kokudo 129 gouten
Address: 240-1, Sekiguti, Atsugishi, Kanagawa
Phone: 046-245-3535
Hours: 11:00 - 22:00
URL: http://shapla-int.com/top/index.html 

Shigekichi

I will introduce the barbecue restaurant, Shigekichi. There are 5 locations in Kanagawa. I went to Shigekichi in Yamato. It's about 10 minutes on foot from Yamato Station. This restaurant is open seven days a week year-round from 17:00 to 1:00 (last order is 24:00). It has 76 seats and the parking area has 7 spaces. The concept is to provide the taste of  Japanese beef. They carefully select the highest grade A-5 Japanese beef. And they are particular about female cow beef because it is more tender, has high quality of fat and tastes better than male cow beef. So the female cow beef is more delicious and the probability of a heavy stomach is low because the melting point of the fat is low and it melts at body temperature. In addition, they are particular about flavoring with salt. They have three kinds of salt. The beef uses German rock salt, the soup has Guinness authorized salt 'Uminochikara' and the chicken has crazy herb salt.

Shigekichi has many items menu; Japanese beef, tongue, tripe, liver, pork, chicken, sea food, salad, pickles (tsukemono), sashimi, chijimi (korean-style pancake), rice, soup, noodles and desert. I ate kalbi (boneless short ribs), tongue, roast (loir), beef-sushi and desert. It was very delicious and I was happy. Also there are many kinds of alcohol. The atmosphere is nice. Let's try it!






Shigekichi in Yamato
Address: 2-1-3, Fukaminishi, Yamatoshi, Kanagawa
Phone: 046-262-9070
Hours: 17:00 - 22:00
URL: http://www.shigekichi.com/

Senzan

I will introduce the sea-food restaurant, Senzan. There are 9 locations in Yokohama. It's about 10 minutes by car from Yayoidai station. This restaurant is open seven days a week year-round. This restaurant has a smoke separating system, so it is very comfortable for non-smokers. This restaurant has 130 seats and the parking area has 60 spaces. If you make a reservation for a banquet of 10 or more but less than 28 people, you can ride on the free shuttle bus. I think this restaurant is a high-quality restaurant with a relaxed calm space.


I went to Senzan in Yamatedai with my family for dinner. A person who were wearing the kimono guided to us a tatami room. It was a large room and the atmosphere was good. There were many menu items, such as, gozenryouri, shabushabu, sashimi, a-la-carte items and so on. I ate 'kanishabu'(crab) ￥3,000+tax. I boiled the crab. It expanded and was very delicious. The sauce was ponzu (ponzu vinegar) and gomadare (sesame sauce). I had a full heart and stomach because this menu included the crab, vegetables and udon. Also I shared sushi. It was so good.

This restaurant has a special lunch time menu until 15:00 on weekday. The price is more reasonable than dinner. The wash room is funny. Woman is 'himegimi' (princess). Man is 'Tonogata' (prince). Dinner time is expensive, but I recommend this restaurant because the food, staff, and cleanliness of all things are very good.


Senzan  Yamatedai
Address: 9-1, Okazuchou, Izumiku, Yokohamashi, Kanagawa  〒245-0003
Phone: 045-814-1212
Hours: 11:30～22:30 Last order is 21:30
URL:  http://www.senzan-honten.jp/restaurant/yamatedai/

BELLBE

I will introduce the cafe restaurant, BELLBE. There are 21 locations in Japan. I went to BELLBE in Tsuruma. It's about 10 minutes on foot from Tsuruma Station. This cafe is open seven days a week years-round. This cafe is non-smoking. This cafe's menu has toast, salad, doria, gratin, neapolitan, hot & cold drink and dessert. This cafe is open 10:00 to 22:00.

 

I ordered "panini" the ingredients ham and cheese (￥450） and "caramel latte"（￥400.） Panini is an Italian style toasted sandwich . When you order the panini, salad with original saurce is in this menu. It was good and I recommend this item for women. And if you order the toasted sandwich and drink, they take ¥100 off the price. That day I drank the caramel latte for the first time. I thought it was a sweet drink, but actually it was not so sweet for me, because I have a sweet tooth.

This cafe is a calm space. You can enter this cafe easily even if you are one person. There were many housewives. BELLBE is famous for delicious cakes. There are more than 30 kinds of cake. Of course you can take out.  I want to try this cafe's cake next time.

BELLBE in Tsuruma
Address: 1-2-1,Shimotsuruma,Yamatoshi
                 /EON MALL 1F
Phone: 046-260-1828
Hours: 10:00-22:00
URL: http://www.bellbe.com/
Food of last order is at 20:00 and drink of last order is at 21:30.

Tami

I will introduce the cafe restaurant, Tami. The location is in the  Seya residential area, so you can't find it easily. The nearest station is Mitsukyou, and then you go about 25 minutes by bus and walk from the bus stop for about 15 minutes. This cafe is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closes on Thursdays. It's not a chain cafe, but an individually owned shop. It's small, but it has good points. The atmosphere is nice, and you can relax just like home. The owner is very kind. There are many kinds of menu items, such as, sandwiches, toast, cake, ice, coffee, tea, juice and so on. There is a special lunch menu I was wondering which to choose!

That day I ate the day's pasta which was mushroom pasta (￥700 include tax). I was surprised because there was a mini salad and tea included in this menu at no extra change! It was very reasonable and a great deal. This cafe has a seasonal menu. In summer, shaved ice, in winter oshiruko (It's a Japanese sweet. A sweet porridge of azuki beans boiled and crushed and eaten with rice flour dumplings.) Both of them are popular menu. I want to try it when I go to this cafe again.

The seats are not many,but don't worry, this cafe is not crowded at any time of day. You can even bring your own food into this cafe. It is amazing! Also you can stay for a long time. I think, this cafe is loved by many local people.

This cafe has reservations for small parties. You can charter a whole day.

Tami in Seya

Address: 1-37-3, Minamiseya, Seyaku, Yokohamashi

Phone: 045-302-4153

Hours: 10:00-18:00

Regular holiday: Thursdays

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