At the Ocean Terrace on Awaji Island, where you can indulge in the luxurious flavors of Awaji Island’s autumn harvest, the buffet will be renewed with an autumn menu starting September 1st. Enjoying the buffet at the grill restaurant, which offers a breathtaking view of the sea, is perfect for a gourmet experience in Japan. Featuring approximately 30 dishes made with an abundance of seasonal Awaji Island ingredients, the buffet allows you to fully savor the “Awaji Island autumn gourmet” experience. Indulge in a buffet that uses Awaji Island’s unique autumn ingredients to the fullest, perfect for the “season of appetite,” and delight in a moment that satisfies all your senses.
Awaji Island located in the Seto Inland Sea is a resort island full of beautiful nature, interesting culture, gourmet food and Japanese mythological history as the birthplace of Japan. The island is just one hour from Osaka, 30 min. from Kobe and 45 min. from Kobe Airport by public transportation. In addition, Awaji Island is known for the popular anime-themed park, Nijigennomori, as well as Hello Kitty-themed parks, HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX, HELLO KITTY SMILE, and HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE.
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Ocean Terrace Autumn Luxury Buffet Overview
This autumn’s limited menu features “Fried Late-season Pike Conger,” using fatty pike conger from Awaji Island with a special tartar sauce containing “shibazuke (pickles)” and “Fish & Chips,” which is fragrantly grilled pacific saury served with crispy chips. A late-season pike conger is considered as a delicacy in Japan due to its fattiness and rich flavor. Additionally, the menu includes “Fried Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce,” made with crispy-fried Awaji chicken and a sweet and sour sauce using locally produced figs and Senzan-brand soy sauce (Awaji Island’s hand-made soy sauce), among other seasonal specialties. The restaurant also offers luxurious meat dishes such as grilled Awaji beef and Prime Awaji beef. The “Awaji Island Buffet,” where you can enjoy a variety of dishes made with seasonal ingredients while gazing out at the sea, is perfect for any occasions.
Prices: [Weekdays] Adults (middle school students and older) / 4,500 yen,
Children (elementary school students) / 2,500 yen,
4 years old and older / 1,200 yen
[Weekends and Holidays] Adults (middle school students and older) / 5,000 yen,
Children (elementary school students) / 2,800 yen,
4 years and older / 1,200 yen
※Children 3 years and younger are free.
※During dinner, a buffet plus meat order is required for middle school students and older.
(Elementary school students and younger can order the buffet only.)
Staff Recommended Autumn Limited Buffet Menu
Grilled Eggplant with Tuna and Grated Daikon Radish
This dish of grilled eggplant and grated daikon radish topped with tuna is served with a flavorful broth made with Senzan-brand soy sauce. From November onwards, chili peppers are added to give it a spicy kick. Chili peppers have an antibacterial property and help boost metabolism, making them a healthy seasonal treat.
Awaji Island Onions and “Returning” Seared Bonito
This dish features fragrantly grilled “returning” bonito topped with plenty of sweet onions from Awaji Island. A “returning” bonito is a fall delicacy in Japan, popular for its fattiness and rich flavor. The rich flavor of autumn bonito and the crisp freshness of the onions harmonize perfectly in your mouth, and the refreshing acidity stimulates your appetite. This is a seasonal menu item that allows you to fully enjoy the autumn cuisine unique to Awaji Island.
Farcée made with shiitake mushrooms grown on logs on Awaji Island
This luxurious autumn dish is made by stuffing thick Awaji Island shiitake mushrooms with plenty of ground meat and baking them until they are fragrant. The umami of the meat and the flavor of the mushrooms blend together to create a deep taste that fills your mouth. This seasonal dish makes the most of Awaji Island’s autumn ingredients.
Fried Late-season Pike Conger with Shibazuke Tartar Sauce
We fry the late-season pike conger, which is rich in fat and has a rich flavor before the weather turns cool, to create a fragrant dish. We use seasonal specialties from Awaji Island to create a dish that is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The unique sweetness and umami flavor of pike conger spreads in your mouth, allowing you to fully enjoy the flavors of the season in this autumn-only dish.
Fried Awaji Chicken in Chinese Style with Awaji Island Fig Sauce
This autumn delicacy is made with Awaji chicken from Awaji Island, aromatic Senzan-brand soy sauce, and a special sauce made with Awaji Island figs, which are known for their natural sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture. The sweetness of the figs and the umami of the chicken harmonize perfectly, allowing you to enjoy the rich flavors of autumn. The side dish features seasonal pumpkin, adding color and seasonal flair. This is a fall-limited recommended menu item that allows you to fully enjoy the seasonal ingredients unique to Awaji Island.
| Name | Ocean Terrace |
|---|---|
| Address | 816 Nojimahikinoura, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-1721 |
| Tel | 0799-82-1907 |
| Website | https://ocean-terrace-awaji.jp/ |
| Reservations | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1022838-d17354212-Reviews-Ocean_Terrace-Awaji_Awaji_shima_Hyogo_Prefecture_Kinki.html |
| Operation Hours | Lunch 11:30~15:00 (L.O.14:00) / Dinner 17:00~21:00 (L.O.20:00) |
