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New French Buffet Experience at Osaka-Kansai Expo

The Kobe Beef and Wagyu beef buffet, featuring exquisite main dishes, is set to debut at the "Lounge & Dining" in the Osaka-Kansai Expo's Reception Room. This unique offering will begin in June 2025 and showcases the culinary artistry of French cuisine combined with Japan's premium beef, allowing guests to savor a mix of approximately 70 different buffet items.

An Exquisite Dining Environment

Located on the second floor of the EXPO National Day Hall, the Reception Room is a private dining space accommodating between two to eight guests. This setting provides an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy authentic French dishes in a serene atmosphere, making it perfect for anniversaries, business meetings, or welcoming overseas guests.

The Reception Room is designed to offer a memorable experience by merging quiet elegance with gourmet cuisine. As a completely reservation-only venue, it assures a comfortable dining environment away from the hustle and bustle of the Expo while catering to the needs of international visitors seeking high-quality dining and service.

The space features seven uniquely designed private rooms, each named after different flora - including "Hanamizuki", "Tsutsuji", "Ume", "Shakunage", "Nogiku", "Hanashobu", and "Sakura". Each room possesses its distinctive character, exemplified through varied wall decorations, carpets, and furniture arrangements.

Menu Highlights

The new two luxurious buffet menus will feature main dishes like the "Pan-Seared Kobe Beef with Rich Red Wine Sauce" and the "Domestic Wagyu Beef with Truffle Mash". Prices start at 17,600 yen for the Kobe Beef buffet and 19,800 yen for the Domestic Wagyu Beef, both inclusive of the extensive buffet selection.

• - Kobe Beef Buffet: 17,600 yen (regular price 24,200 yen)

- Main Dish: Kobe Beef with Rich Red Wine Sauce
- Approximately 70 buffet items

• - Domestic Wagyu Beef Buffet: 19,800 yen (plus 10% service fee)

- Main Dish: Domestic Wagyu Beef with Truffle Mash
- Approximately 70 buffet items

Operating hours run from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with last orders at 7:30 PM and a dining duration of 90 minutes.

Global Culinary Experience

The buffet aims to introduce global cuisine themes with a rotating menu reflecting various cultures, including European, Middle Eastern, Asian, and African influences. Options will cater to diverse dietary needs, including halal, vegan, and vegetarian, ensuring a world-class culinary experience. Guests can also enjoy interactive elements such as a live kitchen that enhances the dining atmosphere.

Additional Courses Available

Apart from the main buffet, the Reception Room offers a variety of French course meals:

• - Hana Mizuki Course - 33,000 yen (includes a 10% service fee)
• - Various other set courses ranging from 14,300 to 27,500 yen are also available.

For those who wish to indulge further, a selection of high-quality wines, including premium Japanese varieties, is available to pair with the dishes.

Reservations and Details

The Reception Room, along with all other dining areas, requires advance reservations. Bookings can be made through the official website of the Lounge & Dining at the Expo.

Venue Information

• - Name: Lounge & Dining, Reception Room
• - Address: 554-8089 Osaka, Conohana, Yumeshima Naka 1-1, Osaka-Kansai Expo E14-N201
• - Seating Capacity: 263 seats
• - Total Area: 984.9 square meters
• - Operating Hours: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Experience fine dining like never before at the Osaka-Kansai Expo with unique culinary delights featuring premium quality ingredients set in a luxurious environment.