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About this place
Katsu sandwiches, soba, chirashi sushi, hijiki rice and curry: diners’ accounts of the lunch buffet describe a selection that goes beyond Western-style dishes. One visitor also reported trying a wide range, from salads, appetisers and meat and fish dishes to pizza, pasta and curry, followed by cake, bread and chocolate fondue. Choosing small portions lets you move from one flavour to another as you go.
Some diners enjoyed seeing the dishes change during their meal, as well as the variety on offer. One account mentions a conveyor-style appliance for warming bread; another singles out the range of teas, especially “Sakura black tea”. For something sweet afterwards, visitors have mentioned bite-sized desserts and warabi mochi.
Some guests took their time over the buffet, while others felt the selection was neither too large nor too small. Cafe Lavender is on the 1 floor of Urban Hotel Kyoto-Nijo Premium, and is listed as serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Separate from the buffet, the evening set meal lets you choose a main from 5 options. The fried prawns come with house-made tartar sauce, while the pork loin piccata is served with tomato sauce. The meal includes a choice of rice with miso soup or bread with soup, and can be rounded out with coffee or tea. It is an option to bear in mind when you would prefer a set meal to a buffet in the evening.
