Hotel Kintetsu Universal City Hosts 'Early Summer Gourmet Fair ~HOT&COOL~' Featuring Freshly Made "HOT Gourmet" and Refreshing "COOL Menus"
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City will host the 'Early Summer Gourmet Fair ~HOT&COOL~' at its Restaurant Epoch from May 7 to July 17, 2026. The fair offers a variety of "HOT" and "COOL" dishes, including Japanese and Western cuisine from a live kitchen, as well as desserts.
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Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, an official hotel of Universal Studios Japan (located at 6-2-68 Shimaya, Konohana-ku, Osaka), will hold the 'Early Summer Gourmet Fair ~HOT&COOL~' at its Restaurant Epoch from Thursday, May 7, 2026, to Friday, July 17, 2026.
## Early Summer Gourmet Fair ~HOT&COOL~
At the live kitchen, you can enjoy a variety of Japanese dishes such as "Kushikatsu" fried with crispy batter and colorful "Nigiri Sushi and Maki Sushi."
Additionally, a rich selection of hearty meat dishes will be available, including the popular "Teppanyaki of Domestic Beef," BBQ sauce spareribs, and chicken grill.
At the buffet corner, a lineup of refreshing early summer flavors is also available. Dishes that are easy to eat during the hot season include "Skipjack Tuna Tataki with Aromatic Vegetables and Yuzu Sesame Flavor," "Grilled Vegetables and Clam Pasta with Citrus Flavor," and refreshing "Korean Cold Noodles."
After your meal, we also offer menus that children can enjoy, such as "Waffles with Fruit," cakes using mango and pineapple, and visually charming "Animal Monaka."
Please enjoy this early summer buffet fair, where you can savor freshly made "HOT Gourmet" and refreshing "COOL Menus" at the same time.
### Restaurant "Epoch"
### 'Early Summer Gourmet Fair ~HOT&COOL~'
- 【Period】Thursday, May 7, 2026, to Friday, July 17, 2026
- 【Hours】17:30 - 21:30 (Last entry 21:00)
- 【Prices】Adult (junior high school age and older) 6,000 yen / Elementary school student 2,500 yen / 4 years old to under elementary school age 1,000 yen / 3 years old and under free
All-you-can-drink alcohol (2-hour system) 2,000 yen
- 【Menu Examples】
Teppanyaki of Domestic Beef / Kushikatsu / Nigiri Sushi / Maki Sushi / Pork with Herb Breadcrumbs / Chicken Grill with Fig Confit / Spareribs BBQ Sauce / Grilled Vegetables and Clam Pasta with Citrus Flavor / Penne Amatriciana / Hot Potato Salad / Skipjack Tuna Tataki with Aromatic Vegetables and Yuzu Sesame Flavor / Korean Cold Noodles / Waffles with Fruit / Pineapple and Mango Cake / Fruit Roll Cake / Matcha Tiramisu with Shiratama Azuki / Animal Monaka / Soft Serve / Pancakes, etc.
### Enjoy "Maki Sushi" and Osaka's Specialty "Kushikatsu" at the Live Kitchen
At the Japanese food corner, we offer "Maki Sushi" and "Nigiri Sushi," making their debut at Epoch.
Maki Sushi comes in two types: "Toro Taku" with the delightful crunchy texture of tuna and takuan, and "Avocado Salmon" which offers a harmonious blend of salmon and avocado.
Nigiri Sushi includes four types: tuna, yellowtail, squid, and "Ebi Mayo Gunkan" (shrimp mayo battleship roll). Please enjoy them with our red miso soup infused with the flavor of sea lettuce.
Furthermore, at the live kitchen, freshly fried Osaka specialty "Kushikatsu" is offered. We have "Asparagus Bacon" kushikatsu with asparagus wrapped in bacon, plump and sweet "Kisu" (sillago), and classic "Ebi" (shrimp), "Renkon" (lotus root), and "Okra." Please enjoy the crispy texture unique to freshly fried items with plenty of sauce.
Various Nigiri Sushi, Maki Sushi, and Kushikatsu
### Customize Your Own "Hot Potato Salad"
Hot Potato Salad
Recommended in the HOT corner is the new sensation "Hot Potato Salad" made with warm potatoes.
With fluffy potatoes, you can freely combine your favorite toppings such as crushed egg, bacon, pickles, Shibazuke (pickled eggplant), and mentaiko (spicy pollack roe) to create your original potato salad.
Two types of sauces are available: the classic "Mayonnaise" and "Garlic Butter Sauce" with an accent of garlic aroma. Enjoy your unique flavor customized to your liking.
### Dessert Time with "Waffles" and Cute "Animal Monaka"
At the dessert corner, "Waffles with Fruit" are available. Fragrantly baked waffles are served on a plate with fruit and whipped cream, creating a visually splendid dessert time.
Also, the newly introduced "Animal Monaka" is a cute animal-shaped monaka sandwiching soft-serve ice cream, which can be enjoyed with your favorite toppings such as azuki beans, blueberries, and mango.
You can create your own original dessert that is both fun to look at and delicious.
Animal Monaka
### Restaurant "Epoch"
### Reservations and Inquiries
Restaurant "Epoch"
TEL.06-6465-6030 (10:00 - 21:00)
*All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
*Displayed prices include consumption tax, soft drinks
## Early Summer Gourmet Fair ~HOT&COOL~
At the live kitchen, you can enjoy a variety of Japanese dishes such as "Kushikatsu" fried with crispy batter and colorful "Nigiri Sushi and Maki Sushi."
Additionally, a rich selection of hearty meat dishes will be available, including the popular "Teppanyaki of Domestic Beef," BBQ sauce spareribs, and chicken grill.
At the buffet corner, a lineup of refreshing early summer flavors is also available. Dishes that are easy to eat during the hot season include "Skipjack Tuna Tataki with Aromatic Vegetables and Yuzu Sesame Flavor," "Grilled Vegetables and Clam Pasta with Citrus Flavor," and refreshing "Korean Cold Noodles."
After your meal, we also offer menus that children can enjoy, such as "Waffles with Fruit," cakes using mango and pineapple, and visually charming "Animal Monaka."
Please enjoy this early summer buffet fair, where you can savor freshly made "HOT Gourmet" and refreshing "COOL Menus" at the same time.
### Restaurant "Epoch"
### 'Early Summer Gourmet Fair ~HOT&COOL~'
- 【Period】Thursday, May 7, 2026, to Friday, July 17, 2026
- 【Hours】17:30 - 21:30 (Last entry 21:00)
- 【Prices】Adult (junior high school age and older) 6,000 yen / Elementary school student 2,500 yen / 4 years old to under elementary school age 1,000 yen / 3 years old and under free
All-you-can-drink alcohol (2-hour system) 2,000 yen
- 【Menu Examples】
Teppanyaki of Domestic Beef / Kushikatsu / Nigiri Sushi / Maki Sushi / Pork with Herb Breadcrumbs / Chicken Grill with Fig Confit / Spareribs BBQ Sauce / Grilled Vegetables and Clam Pasta with Citrus Flavor / Penne Amatriciana / Hot Potato Salad / Skipjack Tuna Tataki with Aromatic Vegetables and Yuzu Sesame Flavor / Korean Cold Noodles / Waffles with Fruit / Pineapple and Mango Cake / Fruit Roll Cake / Matcha Tiramisu with Shiratama Azuki / Animal Monaka / Soft Serve / Pancakes, etc.
### Enjoy "Maki Sushi" and Osaka's Specialty "Kushikatsu" at the Live Kitchen
At the Japanese food corner, we offer "Maki Sushi" and "Nigiri Sushi," making their debut at Epoch.
Maki Sushi comes in two types: "Toro Taku" with the delightful crunchy texture of tuna and takuan, and "Avocado Salmon" which offers a harmonious blend of salmon and avocado.
Nigiri Sushi includes four types: tuna, yellowtail, squid, and "Ebi Mayo Gunkan" (shrimp mayo battleship roll). Please enjoy them with our red miso soup infused with the flavor of sea lettuce.
Furthermore, at the live kitchen, freshly fried Osaka specialty "Kushikatsu" is offered. We have "Asparagus Bacon" kushikatsu with asparagus wrapped in bacon, plump and sweet "Kisu" (sillago), and classic "Ebi" (shrimp), "Renkon" (lotus root), and "Okra." Please enjoy the crispy texture unique to freshly fried items with plenty of sauce.
Various Nigiri Sushi, Maki Sushi, and Kushikatsu
### Customize Your Own "Hot Potato Salad"
Hot Potato Salad
Recommended in the HOT corner is the new sensation "Hot Potato Salad" made with warm potatoes.
With fluffy potatoes, you can freely combine your favorite toppings such as crushed egg, bacon, pickles, Shibazuke (pickled eggplant), and mentaiko (spicy pollack roe) to create your original potato salad.
Two types of sauces are available: the classic "Mayonnaise" and "Garlic Butter Sauce" with an accent of garlic aroma. Enjoy your unique flavor customized to your liking.
### Dessert Time with "Waffles" and Cute "Animal Monaka"
At the dessert corner, "Waffles with Fruit" are available. Fragrantly baked waffles are served on a plate with fruit and whipped cream, creating a visually splendid dessert time.
Also, the newly introduced "Animal Monaka" is a cute animal-shaped monaka sandwiching soft-serve ice cream, which can be enjoyed with your favorite toppings such as azuki beans, blueberries, and mango.
You can create your own original dessert that is both fun to look at and delicious.
Animal Monaka
### Restaurant "Epoch"
### Reservations and Inquiries
Restaurant "Epoch"
TEL.06-6465-6030 (10:00 - 21:00)
*All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
*Displayed prices include consumption tax, soft drinks