01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Just steps from Kyoto Station's Hachijo Exit, Le Plaisir occupies a bright, airy dining room on the 1st floor of Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo, illuminated by generous sunlight streaming through expansive windows. Depending on the season and time of day, some tables look out onto courtyard greenery or delicate cherry blossoms, offering a relaxed hotel atmosphere where guests can take their time selecting from the spread.
The colorful array of chilled appetizers and starters immediately catches the eye upon sitting down. Highlighting an abundance of seafood—such as prawns, squid, salmon, and shellfish—dishes dressed with garlic oil or mentaiko mayonnaise stimulate the appetite right from the first plate. Combining these with fresh vegetables from the salad bar to sample diverse flavor profiles in small portions is one of the distinct pleasures of the buffet.
Those seeking hot main courses will naturally gravitate toward the live-kitchen counter, where dishes are prepared right before your eyes. A hearty lineup unfolds in quick succession, featuring fragrant grilled beef steaks, griddled scallops and prawns, and seasonal additions like boiled crab or specialty crab preparations. Alternating between the juicy depth of meat and the aromatic richness of seafood makes for a thoroughly satisfying meal.
A varied dessert selection awaits at the close of the meal. Alongside seasonal tarts and cakes, diners can choose from cool treats like ice cream and soft-serve flavored with milk or sweet azuki red bean. Savoring favorite sweets bit by bit with an after-dinner coffee or tea rounds out the buffet experience on an indulgent note.
