Weekend-only dessert buffet! "5-minute walk from Hakata Station" Hotel offers all-you-can-eat luxury sweets and snacks

Hello. I'm ayu.latte, a writer who loves delicious food.

This time, we will introduce a delicious and cute dessert buffet that started at a hotel near Hakata Station on June 1, 2024. It is open to non-guests as well.

About a 5-minute walk from Hakata Station! "ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka" weekend-only dessert buffet

ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka is located in front of Hakata Station in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City.

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It is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk (from the Hakata exit) from JR Hakata Station, the gateway to Kyushu.

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Our destination this time is the "Summer Fruit Dessert Buffet - Sweezoo 2024" which is being held only on Saturdays and Sundays until September 1st, 2024 at the all-day dining restaurant "Crown Cafe" on the first floor.

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"Sweezoo" is a coined word that combines "Sweets" and "Zoo."

This is a dessert buffet in collaboration with the Fukuoka City Zoo! When you enter the venue, you will be greeted by cute sweets with animal motifs.

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The 90-minute session runs from 15:00 to 16:30, and costs 4,800 yen for adults, 2,800 yen for elementary school students, 1,500 yen for children aged 4 to 6 (preschoolers), and free for children aged 0 to 3.

You can enjoy all-you-can-eat sweets and savory dishes (light meals) from a total of 40 varieties.

Cute sweets lined up near the entrance, themed on popular characters from the Fukuoka City Zoo!

There are many menu items that use summer fruits such as mangoes and melons, but the most notable are the cute sweets that feature popular characters from the Fukuoka City Zoo.

First, let's start by introducing the sweets lined up near the entrance.

Chachamaru's Mango Tiramisu

The most popular of the animal-themed sweets is "Chachamaru's Mango Tiramisu," inspired by Chachamaru, the handsome lion from the Fukuoka City Zoo.

This tiramisu is made of mango mousse and a layer of sponge soaked in Italian mascarpone cheese and mango puree. Each one has a cute face drawn on it, made of chocolate.

It looks so cute that on the day I visited there were many people saying, "I want to eat this!"

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Linda's banana roll cake

This is "Linda's Banana Roll Cake," which is based on Linda the giraffe.

Fresh cream and bananas rolled in chocolate dough - a combination that just can't go wrong!

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Elephant cupcakes

The Fukuoka City Zoo is currently attracting attention due to the arrival of four elephants this year.

There was also an "Elephant Cupcake" with a fluffy muffin topped with cream to create big ears and a long nose.

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Stylish Luna's leopard print milk chocolate mousse

"Stylish Luna's Leopard Print Milk Chocolate Mousse" is so beautiful that I found myself staring at it for a while and wondering, "How is it made?"

It was inspired by Luna the leopard and has a strong cocoa flavor.

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The cake is made using Valrhona milk chocolate from France, with cocoa sponge cake on the bottom and matcha cream in the middle.

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The large flamingo catches your eye! There are even more sweets in the sweets corner

The sweets are not only lined up near the entrance! There are cute sweets lined up in the back of the store as well.

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Peach Flamingo Cream Puff

The cute pink "Peach Flamingo Cream Puffs".

Flamingos are made of cream and chocolate on top of fluffy cream puffs. The peach flavor is perfect for early summer.

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Cute fluffy Nozomi cupcakes

"Cute and fluffy Nozomi-chan cupcakes" are based on the sheep Nozomi-chan.

The cream gives it a fluffy texture, and the horns are made of white chocolate. Even the smiling mouth is cute!

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Rabbit Melon Shortcake

Served in a glass, "Rabbit Melon Shortcake" features beautiful layers of cream, sponge, and melon ♡ The bunny ears are irresistible too.

The sweet and juicy melon was absolutely delicious, and just one bite made me feel happy.

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A little clumsy Sunny Cookie

"A little clumsy Sunny-chan cookie" is a cocoa cookie.

My favorite thing about the Fukuoka City Zoo is the Malayan sun bear! Sunny the Malayan sun bear is the motif of this zoo, and I just can't get enough of it!

It was so cute that I almost regret eating it, but I took a bite. It was not only sweet, but also slightly bitter, and very delicious.

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And much more! There's also a pancake "live kitchen"

There are also plenty of sweets with motifs other than animals.

The "Peach and Coconut Blancmange" is so delicious that you can eat as many as you want!

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On the mirror table, there are lots of yellow sweets, including macarons, baumkuchen, and canelés! They are bite-sized, so it's great to be able to try a variety!

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There's also chocolate gateau and orange jelly. It's an appealing lineup that will have you wanting to try all the varieties.

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Speaking of the dessert buffet at the ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka, the pancake corner in the live kitchen is always popular. The chef will cook the pancakes right in front of you.

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Please request your favorite animal.

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It's also fun to customize the finished pancakes with toppings such as chocolate sauce, blueberries, whipped cream, and pineapple.

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Not just sweets! A wide selection of savory dishes (light meals)

There is also a full lineup of over 10 types of savory dishes.

One item that caught my eye in particular was the "Cold Pasta with Gazpacho Sauce in a Watermelon Case," where pasta was served inside a watermelon!

A cold pasta dish with gazpacho soup that doesn't require cooking. It's packed with tomatoes and has a refreshing taste.

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Warm pasta with tomato sauce was also delicious, with a slight sweetness.

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These are the "Sweet Corn Quiche" (pictured below, foreground) and "Chicken and Vegetable Tortilla" (pictured, background), both of which are made with sweet corn that is in season now. Both are bite-sized.

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The "Matcha Focaccia Sandwich" is packed with ingredients such as boiled eggs, ham, and tomatoes.

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There was also a "Summer Vegetable Bagna Cauda." This is nice because it reduces the guilt of eating only sweets (laughs).

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It was a very satisfying dessert buffet.

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Drinks include all-you-can-drink Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, ginger ale, melon soda, mountain grape blend, Calpis, oolong tea, orange juice, apple juice, coffee, iced coffee, black tea, and iced tea.

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This is just a part of the menu. They have a wide selection of sweets and savory dishes, which are constantly replenished, so you can enjoy a lot.

Please come and visit us. (Text by ayu.latte)

＜Summary of "Summer Fruit Dessert Buffet ~Sweezoo 2024~">
place:ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka1F All-day dining "Crown Cafe" (3-3-3 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City)
Event period: Saturdays and Sundays only from June 1st (Sat) to September 1st (Sun), 2024
Time: 15:00-16:30 (90 minutes)
Admission fees: 4,800 yen for adults, 2,800 yen for elementary school students, 1,500 yen for 4-6 year olds (preschoolers), free for 0-3 year olds

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