About the Restaurant

Hello, travelers!
I’m Mikan, a writer for [Sarukuma].

Today, I’m excited to introduce you to
Higashi-Amidaji-machi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City‘s very own
“Restaurant Sancielo“!

At first glance,
doesn’t it look incredibly chic?
Such an elegant atmosphere!

Those bottles peeking out near the entrance? All wine!
And here’s why this stylish spot is so special…

“Restaurant Sancielo” is
located inside the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel New Sky,
offering a delightful buffet experience!♪
That explains the upscale vibe, doesn’t it?

A hotel buffet!

Just thinking about it makes me happy!
Bonus tip: parking is free for 2 hours when you dine here,
so feel free to use the hotel’s parking lot!♪

Inside, all seating is at tables!
You can choose between sofa-style or chair-style seating!

Since my baby can’t sit up on their own yet,
we were welcomed in with the stroller!
The staff kindly removed one chair to make room.

Upon entering, temperature checks and hand sanitizing are done,
and disposable gloves are provided at every table!

You put on the gloves at your table before heading to the buffet,
so you can enjoy the buffet experience with peace of mind.

Now, let’s talk about pricing for the buffet:
Gourmet Lunch & Sweets Buffet

[Weekdays]
Adults: 2,200 yen
Elementary school students: 1,100 yen
Preschoolers: 700 yen
Children 3 and under: Free

[Weekends & Holidays]
Adults: 2,400 yen
Elementary school students: 1,200 yen
Preschoolers: 800 yen
Children 3 and under: Free

Note that prices differ between weekdays and weekends!
Hotel restaurants can feel a bit pricey, right? (laugh)

Honestly, I thought so too! (laugh)
But that’s exactly why you get to enjoy the special atmosphere and elegant vibe!

And as I’ll show you below,
every single dish is absolutely delicious! No misses!
If anyone asks me for a great buffet recommendation,
this is hands-down my top pick!
That’s how amazing everything tastes here♪

And here’s even better news:
Restaurant Sancielo is open for both lunch AND dinner!
The dinner menu features what’s on the right-side sign:

All-you-can-eat snow crab, roast beef, and sushi!

Pricing differs for dinner, of course,
but it’s guaranteed to be amazing!
Whether for lunch or dinner,
this is the perfect spot for a special occasion or indulgent meal♪

Recommended Menu Items

This time, I went for the
Gourmet Lunch & Sweets Buffet (2,400 yen)

Wood-fired pizza, sweets buffet,
meat dishes, daily-changing pasta — there’s so much to be excited about!

The salad section is right up front!
Just looking at this view is exciting (laugh)

Pasta & fried foods!

And the main meat dishes!
Spotting meat is always a thrill, right? (laugh)

MEAT! YES!!!

And the meat here?
Absolutely incredible.
You’ll regret having a smaller adult-sized stomach.
I want to eat MORE of this meat!
That’s the kind of lasting impression it leaves.

And my number one recommendation: the pizza!
Just like the sign promises (“Wood-fired pizza”),
the chef bakes pizza right there on the spot!
So you get fresh, hot pizza straight from the oven!

The taste? Just like authentic Italian pizza!

That signature wood-fired aroma is on point,
and I couldn’t believe pizza like this was at a buffet!
This was my biggest “wow” moment!

And the showstopper for many:
the sweets buffet!♡

“That doesn’t seem like a lot,” you might be thinking,
but this is actually about half of the buffet area!

Plus,
whenever new desserts come out, everyone grabs them so fast they don’t last (laugh).
That tells you how popular the sweets are! (laugh)

But don’t worry —
they keep bringing out new sweets one after another!
Now, after that long buffet introduction,
let’s see what I piled on my plate:

Boom! Boom! BOOM!

That’s how it goes (laugh).
First the salad, then the main meat dishes!

And finally, dessert!

By the way, they also have ramen!♪

And of course, the classic hotel curry too!
Reviewing every single dish would take forever, so let me sum it up:

“Everything is fantastic”
“Everything is delicious”
“This buffet has zero misses”
That pretty much covers it!♪

Be sure to bring someone special and
visit “Restaurant Sancielo” yourself!

Frequently Asked Questions

※Information is current as of the time of reporting. Prices and hours are subject to change. Please verify before visiting.