5 Hours for ¥1,500: The Rise of “Unlimited-Time” All-You-Can-Eat Dining

All-you-can-eat restaurants with no time limit are gaining attention across Japan. At a shabu-shabu specialty restaurant in Shinjuku, some customers spend up to five hours enjoying lunch for around ¥1,500. Meanwhile, a udon restaurant in Saitama offers unlimited noodles, tempura, rice, and even curry—with no time restriction. Customers can also enjoy creative combinations like curry udon and tendon (tempura rice bowls). We take a closer look at these unique eateries. Originally aired on ‘news every.’, on February 5, 2026. READ the latest news and full transcript on https://www.ntv.co.jp/englishnews/ ********************** ▼Please subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / nippontvnews24japan   ▼Somos Televisión Nippon, la estación de televisión de transmisión privada más antigua de Japón. ¡Por favor, suscríbete a nuestro canal! ▼Like us on Facebook:   / nippontvnews24japan   ********************** #AllYouCanEat #UnlimitedTime #JapaneseFood #ShabuShabu #Udon #FoodInJapan #TokyoEats #BudgetGourmet #JapanTrends

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