Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita (Narita City, Chiba) is holding a "Japanese Italian & Wa Sweets Buffet" from April 1 (Wed) to June 30 (Tue), 2026. The buffet brings together Italian cuisine infused with Japanese ingredients and a selection of Japanese-inspired sweets all in one sitting.
Six Fresh Pasta Varieties at the Live Corner (Lunch Only)
At lunchtime, a live cooking corner offers six types of fresh pasta. The lineup includes "Octopus and Shiso Genovese," "Firefly Squid & Rapeseed with Semi-Dried Tomato," and "Cherry Shrimp & Pancetta Pink Carbonara," all combining Japanese ingredients with Italian techniques.
A standout dish is the "Unagi & Mountain Yam with Balsamic Sauce," which pairs plump unagi — a Narita specialty — with the crunchy texture of mountain yam and the acidity of balsamic vinegar.
Mains and Other Buffet Highlights
A slow-roasted beef dish is served with five different condiments including horseradish, wasabi, and a Japanese-style sauce. Other main dishes include "Pork Belly and White Miso & Madeira Wine Roast with Komatsuna" and "Chicken Breast Sanzoku-Yaki with Aonori-Flavored Potatoes."
For dinner, a "Beef Stew in Puff Pastry" is added to the buffet — slow-braised beef wrapped in a golden, flaky crust.
Japanese-Inspired Sweets Corner
The dessert section highlights ingredients like matcha, kinako, and black sugar. At lunch, "Kinako Bomboloni" — an Italian pastry with a Japanese twist — takes center stage. From May 7, "Fruit Daifuku" will be added to the weekday lunch lineup.
Other desserts available include Matcha Shortcake, Matcha Pudding, Shiratama Anmitsu, Mont Blanc Tart, and Black Sugar Cream Puffs.
Buffet Overview
Period: April 1 (Wed) – June 30 (Tue), 2026
Venue: Restaurant AVANTI, International Garden Hotel Narita (Lobby Floor)
Hours & Pricing:
- Children 3 years old and under: free
- Prices include tax and service charge
- Menu items are subject to change
- Lunch service will be suspended on Monday, May 25 due to mandatory electrical facility inspection
For reservations and inquiries, contact the Restaurant Reservation line at International Garden Hotel Narita: TEL 0476-23-5545 (direct)
For more details: https://gardennarita.com/menu/3454/
Full Menu
Live Corner (Lunch Buffet Only)
Fresh pasta: Firefly Squid & Rapeseed with Semi-Dried Tomato / Cherry Shrimp & Pancetta Pink Carbonara / Mentaiko Japanese-Style / Whitebait & Spring Cabbage with Anchovy Sauce / Octopus and Shiso Genovese / Unagi & Mountain Yam with Balsamic Sauce
Buffet Corner
Cold Dishes: Avocado Mousse with Small Shrimp and Asparagus Jelly, Stuffed Tomato & Baby Leaf, Broad Bean Pecorino Romano, Mentaiko Potato Salad, Chicken Liver Bruschetta, Grissini, Pickles, Two Types of Olives, Vegetable Bagna Cauda (6 varieties)
Hot Dishes: Roast Beef, Pork Belly and White Miso & Madeira Wine Roast with Komatsuna, Chicken Breast Sanzoku-Yaki with Aonori-Flavored Potatoes, White Fish Steamed in White Wine with Ravigote Sauce, Beef & Mushroom Pilaf, Lasagna, Rolling Pizza, Garden-Style Pizza, Today's Steamed Vegetables, White Sesame Aioli Sauce, Minestrone Soup, Kobe High Curry (limited to 50 servings), Beef Stew in Puff Pastry (dinner buffet only)
Dessert Corner: Kinako Bomboloni (lunch buffet only), Matcha Shortcake, Mont Blanc Tart, Black Sugar Cream Puffs, Matcha Pudding, Shiranui Jelly, Shiratama Anmitsu, Tiramisu, Fruit Daifuku (weekday lunch buffet only), Two Types of Fruit
Pancake Corner: Pancakes with whipped cream, maple syrup, honey syrup, etc.
Salad Corner: 8 types of vegetables, 6 condiments, 4 dressings
Bread Corner: Focaccia, Baguette, Hokkaido Milk Bread, Chocolate Danish, Wheat Germ Roll
