Hotel Granvia Okayama (Ekimoto-cho, Kita Ward, Okayama) is holding its "Year-End and New Year Gochiso Buffet" (年末年始ごちそうビュッフェ) for four days, from Tuesday, December 29, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027 (a national holiday). The buffet takes place in Phoenix (フェニックス), a banquet hall on the 4th floor, and gives families and friends a chance to see out the old year and welcome the new one over a hotel buffet.
All-you-can-eat crab, steak and sushi, which the hotel says have been popular every year, return again. The menu also features local ingredients such as Bisei Sangen pork "Tonchinkan" (美星 三元 豚珍甘), Okayama-grown Shinrindori (森林どり) chicken, Hiruzen Jersey soft serve ice cream (蒜山ジャージーソフトクリーム), and Okayama-grown yellow chives (黄ニラ), prepared by the hotel's chefs in a wide range of dishes.
An optional all-you-can-drink alcohol plan includes cocktails and mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails), so the table can be shared by the whole family.
Highlights of the Year-End and New Year Buffet
Live kitchens serving food freshly made
Chefs finish dishes in front of guests at the live kitchens.
Live-kitchen dishes include steamed snow crab from a large steamer basket, with steam scented with yuzu; beef loin steak grilled in front of guests; and nigiri sushi finished on the spot by the chefs.
Dishes made with Okayama ingredients
The menu includes dishes made with Okayama ingredients such as Hiruzen Jersey fermented butter (蒜山ジャージー発酵バター) and Tonchinkan pork (豚珍甘).
Local flavors are presented as hotel-quality dishes, including a fish dish paired with rich Hiruzen Jersey fermented butter, a Japanese-style tendon curry (スジカレー) lightly scented with Takatori soy sauce (鷹取醤油) from Okayama, and fried rice and ramen made with the Tonchinkan brand pork.
Kids' menu and Hiruzen Jersey soft serve
Children's favorites, along with colorful fruit and sweets, fill the buffet.
The lineup includes a Kids Corner with popular dishes, a fresh salad bar and authentic dim sum. For dessert, there is Hiruzen Jersey soft serve ice cream along with a wide variety of sweets.
Event Details
Dates: Tuesday, December 29, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027 (national holiday)
Hours:
- Lunch session: 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
- Dinner session: 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Venue: Phoenix (フェニックス) banquet hall, 4th floor, Hotel Granvia Okayama (1-5 Ekimoto-cho, Kita Ward, Okayama)
Prices (including consumption tax and 15% service charge):
- Adults (age 13 and up): ¥10,000
- Seniors (age 65 and up): ¥9,500
- Elementary school students: ¥4,000
- Young children (age 4 and up): ¥1,000
- Age 3 and under: free
JR Hotel Members and WESTER members receive ¥500 off the adult and senior prices. Soft drinks (oolong tea, orange, apple and grapefruit juice, coffee, and tea) are included.
Optional all-you-can-drink alcohol: ¥2,500 extra. The drinks include beer (including non-alcoholic), whisky, sake, wine, shochu (barley and sweet potato), cocktails, and mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails).
Reservations: Reserve online or by phone at 086-233-3494 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed on Sundays and public holidays).
Details: Official event page
Notes:
- All photos are for illustration purposes only.
- The origin of ingredients and the dishes served may change depending on ingredient availability.
