Hotel New Grand in Yokohama invites guests to savor an elegant summer lunch buffet in its historic Phoenix Room from August 11 to 16, 2026. This six-day event offers a unique dining experience in a space rich with history and traditional Japanese architectural style.
Visitors to Japan seeking a refined and seasonal dining experience will appreciate this limited-time buffet. Set in a venue that has welcomed many foreign guests since its opening in 1927, the Phoenix Room combines classic European hotel style with Japanese temple-inspired architecture, making it a special place to enjoy a variety of beloved dishes and summer treats.
About the Summer Lunch Buffet at Hotel New Grand
The Summer Lunch Buffet is held in the Phoenix Room, the hotel’s original main dining area since 1927. The menu features signature dishes such as the hotel’s famous Seafood Doria and Spaghetti Napolitan, alongside popular items like curry and a wide selection of seasonal fruit desserts. Guests can also enjoy a live teppanyaki of domestic beef fillet and a carving service of the hotel’s renowned roast beef, prepared to medium rare over several hours for exceptional tenderness and flavor.
Highlights
- Buffet held in the historic Phoenix Room, showcasing Japanese temple-style architecture within a classic European hotel.
- Signature dishes include Seafood Doria, Spaghetti Napolitan, and the famous roast beef carving service.
- Seasonal desserts featuring mango shortcake, matcha tiramisu, and strawberry mille-feuille.
- Two daily seating times: 11:00–12:30 and 14:00–15:30, with the second session priced at ¥13,000 for adults.
- Soft drinks included; alcoholic beverages available for an additional charge.
- Advance online reservation required, starting July 6 at noon.
Hotel New Grand & Nihon Hotel — Menu and Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Summer Lunch Buffet |
| Menu / items | Seafood Doria, Spaghetti Napolitan, Curry with chicken and summer vegetables, Domestic beef fillet teppanyaki, Roast beef carving service, Fish of the day, Seafood fritters with herb tartar sauce, Mango shortcake, Matcha tiramisu, Chocolate cream puffs, Strawberry bavarois, Strawberry mille-feuille with anglaise sauce, Ice cream (vanilla, chocolate), Yogurt sherbet, Lemon cake, Macarons, Canelé, Orange crème brûlée, Soft drinks (oolong tea, orange juice, grapefruit juice, apple juice, coffee, tea), Alcoholic drinks available separately |
| Location | Hotel New Grand, Phoenix Room, Main Building 2nd Floor, Yokohama |
| Address | 10 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama |
| Period | August 11, 2026 (Tue, public holiday) – August 16, 2026 (Sun), 2 seatings daily |
| Price | Adults (13 and over): ¥13,000 (tax included); Children (4–12 years): ¥7,500 (tax included); Children under 3: free |
| Release date | July 6, 2026, 12:00 PM (online reservation start) |
The buffet is offered in two sessions each day: from 11:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 15:30, with the last order 30 minutes before the end. The price for adults is ¥13,000, which includes the buffet dishes, soft drinks, tax, and service charge. Children aged 4 to 12 pay ¥7,500, and those under 3 dine free. Alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, champagne, whisky, and special cocktails are available for an additional fee.
The Phoenix Room itself is a remarkable setting, built in 1927 with traditional Japanese temple-style architecture, originally designed to welcome many foreign guests. It remains a popular banquet hall with its distinctive ceiling decorations and elegant atmosphere, offering guests not only a meal but a journey back in time.
Hotel New Grand has been a symbol of Yokohama’s revival since the Great Kanto Earthquake, hosting famous guests like General MacArthur, Charlie Chaplin, and Babe Ruth. The hotel blends classic charm with modern comfort, including harbor-view rooms in its adjacent tower building and six diverse dining venues.
