Grand Mercure and Mercure Hotels Nationwide to Host Summer Buffet with "Hot and Long Summer" Street Food and Curries at 21 Locations

Accor (Japan office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Japan CEO: Dean Daniels), one of the world's largest hospitality groups based in Paris, France, will launch seasonal menus, "World Street Food" and "Three Authentic Curries," at the dinner buffets offered at the restaurants of its 21 Grand Mercure and Mercure hotels starting May 18, 2026, based on their core concept of "Grand Mercure / Mercure Marché."

Grand Mercure / Mercure Marché Summer Buffet to Overcome the Long, Hot Season

In recent years, Japan's summer has transformed into a "long season" lasting from May to October in some regions. "Grand Mercure / Mercure Marché" views early summer, intense heat, and late summer as one continuous "summer season," offering energizing dishes to combat the heat, themed around "World Street Food" and "Three Authentic Curries." This year's summer buffet will feature mechanisms to "choose," "combine," and "customize," creating an exciting, festival-like experience for families.

Theme ①: "World Street Food" – Imagining a Festival for the Whole Family

"Street food" is easy to eat without chopsticks or cutlery. We have gathered popular flavors from street stalls around the world. Even with the same menu, you can enjoy various "flavor changes" with different sauces and seasonings. It's a family-friendly marché that combines the joy of choosing, picking, and customizing.

Takoyaki (Japan)

A representative Japanese street food. It's perfect as a light meal for children, and by combining it with ponzu, mentaiko mayonnaise, salsa sauce, cheese sauce, or guacamole, it's also recommended as an adult snack.

Falafel (Israel and other Middle Eastern countries)

Falafel, made from crushed chickpeas, rolled and fried, has a croquette-like texture. You can enjoy various flavor changes with different dipping sauces like guacamole, salsa, and mustard, along with vegetable fritters.

Various French Fries (Various Countries)

Children's favorite French fries are available in various shapes. You can also season them to your liking with seasonings like nori salt or butter soy sauce.

Tapioca Drinks and Sweets (Taiwan, etc.)

You can create original tapioca drinks and parfaits by combining soft drinks from the buffet's drink corner with soft-serve ice cream and cereals.

Taiyaki (Japan) Churros (Spain) Egg Tart (Portugal)

Theme ②: "Three Authentic Curries" to Beat the Summer Heat with Spicy Dishes

Three widely popular curries, already familiar in Japan, will be featured. For accompaniments, tandoori chicken, naan, butter rice, duo rice, tortillas, and baguettes are available, which can be freely combined. Additionally, a corner for adding various spices is set up, allowing guests to customize their preferred level of spiciness and flavor.

Butter Chicken Curry

A curry that harmonizes the richness of butter with the acidity of tomatoes. Besides pairing it with tandoori chicken and warm vegetables offered at the buffet, it's also recommended to wrap tandoori chicken in naan or tortillas and drizzle a little butter chicken curry over it.

Green Curry

A curry with a mellow sweetness of coconut and the aroma of green chilies and herbs. It's recommended to serve it over "duo rice," a combination of wild rice with a chewy texture and fragrant basmati rice, along with warm vegetables.

Hotel Original Curry

Each hotel's chef has put their heart into creating an original curry. For example, Grand Mercure Biwako Resort & Spa offers a curry using Omi beef, incorporating local ingredients.

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken marinated in yogurt and several spices, then grilled until fragrant. It features a deep aroma of spices and a moist texture.

Spice Corner

A corner featuring "extra spices" such as garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chili powder, coriander powder, and oil infused with Badouvan (a South Indian spice blend). Guests can experiment to find their favorite flavor by adding spiciness or changing the aroma.

Other Recommended Dinner Buffet Menus (Year-Round)

Boeuf Braisé (Braised Beef)

A traditional French dish born from the wisdom of enjoying meat deliciously. The rich flavor of beef, maximized through slow cooking, can be enjoyed with healthy quinoa. Served with.