Brasserie Laurier, the restaurant on the 6th floor of Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki (Yashimamachi, Takasaki, Gunma), will reopen on Saturday, March 7, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM after undergoing a full interior renovation.
The renovation concept is described as "a lively yet warm space evoking the Mediterranean breeze." The lounge floor has been transformed from the existing white tiles to a warm wood-tone finish, with vibrant mosaic tiles added as accents throughout. The redesign aims to create a space that combines an open, terrace-like feel with a comfortable sense of privacy — all while remaining indoors.
Ahead of the reopening, the restaurant has released a completed interior rendering along with food images showcasing what will be served at the new lunch buffet.
Reopening Commemoration Fair
To mark the reopening, a special fair will run during lunch service from March 7 through March 31, 2026.
Period: Saturday, March 7 – Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Hours: Lunch 11:30 AM–3:00 PM (L.O. 2:30 PM)
Location: Brasserie Laurier, 6th floor, Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki
Eligible guests: Those ordering the "Choose Your Main Dish Lunch Buffet"
Special Commemoration Benefit
At no additional charge, guests will receive the following special addition to their buffet:
Hotel's Special Roast Beef Cutting Service (one plate per person)
Slow-roasted to concentrate the meat's flavor, the roast beef will be carved tableside by the chef.
Choose Your Main Dish Lunch Buffet
The main dish selection includes meat, fish, rice, and pasta options, as well as Japanese cuisine. The buffet zone features approximately 20 items including cold appetizers, hot appetizers, soup, and Japanese side dishes.
Hours: 11:30 AM–3:00 PM (L.O. 2:30 PM)
Price: From ¥2,500 (price varies by choice of main dish)
Shirasu and Spring Vegetable Peperoncino — ¥2,500
Paella Valenciana Style — ¥2,800
Takasaki-grown Ebara Herb Pork Mirai Cutlet with Soft-Boiled Egg — ¥3,300
Renovation Highlights
1. A lively yet warm space evoking the Mediterranean coast
Inspired by a dining room in a Mediterranean coastal resort, the lounge floor has been changed from white tiles to a warm wood-tone finish, with mosaic tiles added as accents in select areas. Combined with vivid interior furnishings and glistening pendant lights, the space is designed to feel like a vibrant gathering place.
2. An open, terrace-like feel with comfortable privacy — indoors
In addition to the wood-tone deck-style flooring, greenery has been arranged to draw the eye from indoors toward the outside, creating a sense of being in an open terrace while remaining inside. New bench seating and pendant lighting gently divide the space, providing a relaxed sense of privacy for diners.
3. A photogenic space brought to life by light and art
Green art and framed artwork have been installed on the restaurant's walls, dramatically lit by additional indirect lighting.
Renovation Schedule and Temporary Closure
Renovation work covering the lounge floor, lighting, and walls will require a temporary change in operations during the following period:
Closure period: Monday, February 9 – Friday, March 6, 2026
Affected services: Lunch and café service (closed all day during this period)
Breakfast service: Operating as usual in the banquet hall throughout the closure period (6:30 AM–10:00 AM)
Restaurant Information
Brasserie Laurier
Capacity: 80 seats (private rooms available)
Reservations & inquiries: 027-325-3461 (direct line)
Official website: https://takasaki.metropolitan.jp/restaurant/list/laurier/index.html
