Tabelog ratingMahalo Otona no Kakurega Daimyou ten (マハロ大人の隠れ家 大名店) offers a rare proposition: a genuinely high-quality, all-you-can-eat buffet centered on vegetables from its own organic farm in nearby Itoshima. The experience is both delicious and theatrical, starting with a signature 'tamatebako' (treasure box) appetizer that arrives dramatically wreathed in smoke. The creative, vegetable-based cocktails are another highlight, making this a popular spot for photos and celebrations.
Guests consistently praise the freshness and sweetness of the Itoshima vegetables, which form the core of the menu. Beyond the salads, specific cooked dishes earn frequent mentions, including the tender low-temperature roast beef, deep-fried taro in a savory coating (sato-imo no tatsuta-age), and pan-fried lotus root with butter (renkon no batā-yaki). The dessert selection, featuring items like Basque cheesecake and a rich chocolate terrine, is also considered a strong point. The stylish interior, with its dried-flower ceiling and semi-private booths, contributes to a welcoming atmosphere.
Some reviewers note that service can be slow during peak times, with occasional missed orders. The venue's popularity means it can get noisy with large groups, and the seating can feel a bit tight. The entrance, on the third floor, is also described as being somewhat difficult to find.
For the quality and quantity, reviewers find the restaurant offers excellent value. A weekend lunch course was recently reported at around ¥2,500. For dinner, a popular two-hour all-you-can-eat and -drink course costs around ¥4,980 for women and ¥5,530 for men, with other packages and a time-unlimited option also available.
- Booking: Reservations are strongly recommended, as the restaurant often fills up, especially on weekends.
- Access: The restaurant is a 4-minute walk from Akasaka Station, on the 3rd floor of the 2001MT Building. The entrance can be hard to spot, so look for signage on the building.
- Payment: Accepts cash, major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners), and PayPay. Other forms of electronic money are not accepted.
- Seating: There are 37 seats, including a counter and semi-private sunken kotatsu booths.
- Language: Staff have limited English, but are friendly and helpful. Ordering is done by filling out paper slips at your table.
- Children: Children of all ages are welcome.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No dedicated parking is available, but there are paid car parks nearby.
