The Hotel New Otani Tokyo is offering a special Italian fair featuring seasonal fall flavors at its Western buffet-style restaurant, Top of the Tower, through Nov. 30.
A range of authentic Italian dishes will be available, along with desserts, coffee and tea.
The menu comprises many local dishes from throughout Italy, showcasing the difference in flavors and ingredients used in the north and south of the country due to the geography and weather. For instance, tomatoes and seafood are used in southern Italian dishes such as aqua pazza (poached fish) and caprese (sliced tomatoes and mozzarella), while meat and cheese are used for northern Italian dishes such as lasagna and suppli (fried rice ball filled with cheese).