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Wednesday, November 11, 2015
PORT DINING RICO RICO: Buffet Restaurant in UNIVERSAL PORT HOTEL OSAKA

Food is an integral part of any vacation. I mean, how can you move if you are too hungry right? In our case, we were too tired to go around so we just figured to eat at PORT DINING RICO RICO in our hotel... The UNIVERSAL PORT HOTEL. 
So like I mentioned, I was in Japan a few months ago. Tokyo then Osaka. In Osaka, I stayed at UNIVERSAL PORT HOTEL (click Here). I was there with my family and friends, so as much as I would love to go around the place and Osaka, we figured to just stay and relax and eat in the hotel itself. Yes, we had Breakfast, Lunch and dinner in UNIVERSAL PORT HOTEL's all day buffet outlet. The PORT DINING RICO RICO.
 As we entered the restaurant, we were greeted by an accommodating staff. We were seated pretty quickly. The area isn't as big as compared to other buffet places we have here in Manila. It was a place where families could have a simple meal in peace. They serve mostly Japanese dishes with some being western.
Aside from the small fountain at the entrance, the place is simple. With a few stations to entice its diners,  PORT DINING RICO RICO really caters to the small ones and the kids at heart.
They have this small buffet station that has all the food toddlers or even babies would love. 
It was hotdogs, nuggets and other western kiddie food. Plus sweets!!!!!
Moving on, the adults like me, loved the steak section. Kinda like Teppanyaki.
Of course, this is Japan. It won't be complete without tempura. Fresh!
Right beside this is the condiments section. I was happy that they had matcha salt for you to add into your Tempura.
They even have a okonomiyaki and takoyaki. Perfect!
For dinner, they had a sushi bar. Here you could also ask the chef to make some off menu. As long as they have it.


Aside from the steak, they also had herb crusted lamb chops. If you know me, I can't resist lamb. So, I had a huge plate of them.

Also, there were fish cooked in olive oil. Pretty healthy for me though.
I did enjoy that you could whatever on your rice. Kinda like make your own rice toppings.

Needless to say, that wasn't my only bowl. This was my lunch plate.
For breakfast, I had a bit too.
As a meal ender, I would always go to their tea section. Here you could mix and match the different leaves to make the perfect tea.
I opted to pick one of those premade mixes and timed it for 3 minutes.
Right beside it was the dessert station.
Different cakes, pastries and also fruits were served.
I loved how big and sweet their strawberries are.

and yes, a cup of nips won't hurt too.

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PORT DINING RICO RICO is an all day buffet restaurant that serves families staying at the UNIVERSAL PORT HOTEL in OSAKA. Even if it's a stone throw away from different dining outlets outside UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN, having the meal inside the hotel is something weary and tired feet would really go for.

PORT DINING RICO RICO
2nd Floor Universal Port Hotel
Osaka, Japan

My Hotel stay at UNIVERSAL PORT HOTEL
My Shinkansen Experience in Japan
Port Dining Rico Rico: Buffet Restaurant in Universal Port Hotel Osaka


Disclaimer: wrote this based on my experience. Paid for our meals. The dishes showed here were served during my stay. From Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Monday, November 2, 2015
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT in OSAKA, JAPAN: Just beside Universal Studios

Bear with me as I go through the motions and write about my trip to OSAKA. Yes, I haven't started on it. During my trip to Japan, I stayed for a few days in Tokyo and then travelled to OSAKA for a couple more. I was billeted at the HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT. 

Located just a few hundred meters away from UNIVERSAL STUDIO JAPAN, this was the perfect place for families to stay at if they want to get first dibs and enter UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN in OSAKA pretty early.
After the SHINKANSEN or Bullet Train Ride from Tokyo, we were brought to the hotel.
Check in was a breeze as there were no lines. Although, we were a little early and we had to change rooms because the first one smelled of cigarette.
While waiting for our friends, I went around the place. Basically, it has 2 floors open to the public, while the rest are there to accommodate the rooms. 
Since it is a partner hotel of UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN, they have their very own ticket counter. Just in case you weren't able to buy those Express Passes or you feel one day isn't enough. Just a tip though: if you are planning to get those 7 rides, better to buy it online or before you leave the country. 
They also show the waiting time for the rides and if there are those that would be closed for the day.
They have a small dining outlet on the other side of the hotel called THE REX CAFE. 
Basically a place for you to have a snack. Didn't go for it because I had other plans. 
Right beside it is their UNIVERSAL STUDIOS STORE. 
As a partner hotel, they can sell licensed toys from USJ. Just in case you forgot to buy something. Aside from that, they also have things that you may need like anime toys, costumes, pen and even toiletries. 
Since the hotel is very child friendly, it has a smoking room for people that love to do just that. Away from the kids... These two, not included. Kidding. Hi guys!
The second floor housed the all day dining restaurant. RICO RICO. It serves buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner all day long. I'll go over that on a different post.
On the other side, there is a salon and a laundry room. I like how Japanese Hotels have laundry rooms where you could do your own stuff. No need to pay for that expensive hotel laundry service.
Look at these two smile. Jerms of the Ransom Collective and Clarice of Admu's ASEC.

To give you a better guide. 
 HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT also have an awesome place out back.
I think I now know why they are called that. It's because they are connected to a ferry port. It's a little boardwalk like place where you could just hang and enjoy the clean air. No stores here though. Just a place to relax and think things through.
at night, it looks deserted but picture perfect.
Amazing place to take a stroll with someone.
Moving on, we had a room that was pretty big compared to the ones we had in TOKYO. (Click here)
Since we we had to change rooms, they fixed it up and moved all our things.
It's either, you have a harbor view
 or the park view. See the castle on the middle right part? That's Hogwarts. I can't wait to write about UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN.
They didn't have a complete bar but had coffee and tea making facilities along with a mini fridge.
The toilet was separate from the shower and bath tub. I like it how they really think about the young ones and even had a step stool for them. 
With regards to the toilet, I believe the Japanese really knows how to make them. It automatically opens, heated seats and of course has its own electronic bidet. Very hygienic. 
and that's when I would call it a night. 


Definitely a place to stay at, HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT in OSAKA offers relaxation and is the perfect place for a family to stay in. Although there aren't any pools, the fact that it is less than a 5 minute walk from UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN, makes it a definite must try. Restaurants and stores are also nearby so no worries there. The train station is also a 5 minute walk so everything is pretty much near.

My Hotel stay at UNIVERSAL PORT HOTEL
My Shinkansen Experience in Japan
Port Dining Rico Rico: Buffet Restaurant in Universal Port Hotel Osaka

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Near Universal Studios Japan.
Osaka, Japan
+81 6-6463-5000
http://www.hoteluniversalport.jp/en/



Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience. Paid for our stay.
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