The Westin Tokyo will be hosting a Matcha Dessert Buffet on weekdays from July 1 to August 31, 2021, at its first-floor international restaurant, "The Terrace," where guests can enjoy a variety of desserts totaling approximately 40 different types over two months, with the menu changing monthly. Additionally, from July 3 to August 29, on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only, the first-floor lobby lounge, "The Lounge," will be offering a Matcha Afternoon Tea, combining high-quality matcha with summer fruits to create exquisite sweets. These two plans offer a luxurious moment where you can immerse yourself in the profound world of matcha, a fragrant Japanese ingredient.
Photo left: Matcha afternoon tea (image) Photo right: Matcha dessert buffet (image)
Matcha Dessert Buffet
"The Terrace" will be hosting a "Matcha Dessert Buffet." Using lavish matcha from Uji and Nishio, desserts that highlight the appeal of matcha by combining it with a variety of ingredients will be lined up on the buffet table. The dessert menu will change every month, with around 40 different types available over the two months. This varied and unique lineup will create a world of matcha desserts. "The appeal of matcha is its aroma and bitterness," says Executive Pastry Chef Suzuki Kazuo. This dessert buffet offers a variety of beautifully crafted, delicate desserts, each carefully crafted down to the smallest detail, allowing you to enjoy the deep flavor and rich aroma of matcha to your heart's content.
Period: Thursday, July 1st to Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 *Weekdays only
Time and Price: 14:30 - 17:00 (2 hours 30 minutes) 5,600 yen (tax and service charge included)
14:50 - 16:50 (2 hours) 5,400 yen (tax and service charge included)
Location: International restaurant "The Terrace" (1st floor)
Example dessert:
Top row from left: Matcha and pistachio Mont Blanc, Matcha and apricot tart, Matcha blancmange with grape sauce Bottom row from left: Matcha fondant with ricotta cheese crumble, Matcha and chocolate dome, Matcha bavarois with black beans, Red berries and matcha kudzu paste
Reservations and inquiries: International restaurant "The Terrace" Tel. 03-5423-7778
Matcha Afternoon Tea
Matcha Afternoon Tea is served in the elegant lobby lounge "The Lounge," featuring an open atrium and stately marble pillars. The tea stand is decorated with a variety of refreshing sweets that skillfully combine high-quality matcha with ingredients unique to summer, bringing out the charm of the fragrant matcha. Sweets with a striking balance of bitterness, sweetness, and sourness can be enjoyed with specially selected eggless scones and savory items, as well as a wide selection of 15 drinks. This afternoon tea is set in a classical lounge overlooking the sparkling green garden, allowing you to relax and enjoy enchanting matcha sweets.
Period: Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 - Sunday, August 29th, 2021 *Only on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Time: 1. From 12:00 2. From 14:30 3. From 17:00 *2-hour system (last orders 30 minutes before closing)
Price: 5,300 yen (tax and service charge included)
Location: Lobby lounge "The Lounge" (1st floor)
Contents:
[Top row]
● Matcha and lime tartlet
A small tart combining matcha and white chocolate with a refreshing hint of lime
●Matcha and Apricot Cake
A slightly bitter baked matcha confectionery with a sweet and sour taste of dried apricots
●Ginger-flavored fruit cocktail: Matcha Cream
Matcha cream served with a fruit cocktail made spicy with ginger
●Matcha and Lemon Mont Blanc
A summery matcha dessert made with lemon cream and squeezed with matcha cream
●Vanilla Macaron
[Middle row]
●Matcha Chocolate Terrine
A rich and flavorful terrine combining matcha and white chocolate
●Matcha and black bean tart
A tart made with Japanese ingredients combining matcha and black beans
●Cream puffs
The deli's most popular sweets in mini size
●Westin Chocolate
[Bottom row]
●Ham and cheese, salmon and cucumber sandwiches
●Salami open sandwich
●Sour cream and tuna vol-au-vent
[Side dishes]
● Matcha and Fig Almond Scone
● Plain Scone
A specially crafted scone made without eggs, using yogurt and buttermilk. Enjoy it with clotted cream specially selected by our executive chef.
[Recommended Tea]
● Passion Fruit Soda
● Hojicha Latte (Hot / Iced)
Including the recommended tea exclusive to the Matcha Afternoon Tea, we have a total of 15 types of drinks available to enjoy with your sweets.
For reservations and inquiries: Lobby Lounge "The Lounge" Tel. 03-5423-7287
*Business hours, menu contents, and menu serving times are subject to change.
*As a Marriott International hotel, The Westin Tokyo is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of guests and employees, in accordance with the "Basic Policy for Countermeasures against COVID-19" established by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the hygiene standards set by Marriott. For more information, please visit our website. https://hotel-deals.marriott.com/jp-JP/commitment-to-cleanliness/
[Profile of Executive Pastry Chef Suzuki Kazuo]
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1967. In 2000, Suzuki became the Executive Pastry Chef of The Westin Tokyo, overseeing all pastry items in the restaurant, lounge, and banquet halls. With a wide repertoire ranging from traditional European confections to original, creative sweets, he is constantly developing new creations. He also oversees the dessert buffet at The Terrace, captivating many sweets enthusiasts. Driven by his desire to delight his guests, Suzuki's confections have many repeat customers, and his classic favorites, such as cream puffs and soufflés, as well as his seasonal new creations, have earned high praise.
About The Westin Tokyo
Located in the lush, sophisticated neighborhood of Ebisu, The Westin Tokyo is a leading European-style hotel in Japan. To ensure guests have a pleasant stay, we offer a variety of unique programs designed to soothe and revitalize the mind and body. All 438 European-style guest rooms feature large windows and feature Westin Hotels & Resorts' signature Heavenly Beds, known for providing a restful night's sleep. The hotel also boasts five unique restaurants and three bars/lounges, as well as Le Spa Parisien, offering exquisite spa treatments designed to soothe both body and mind. The lobby, featuring large marble columns, and numerous artworks, including bronze statues, paintings, and tapestries, throughout the hotel further enhance the hotel's European aesthetic. The hotel grounds include the Westin Garden, an urban green oasis designed by world-renowned landscape artist Kazuyuki Ishihara, who has won multiple gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show in the UK, offering a unique landscape that changes with the seasons.
About Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts has been a global leader in hospitality wellness for more than a decade, dedicated to helping guests overcome the challenges of travel through the brand's six pillars of well-being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well. With more than 225 hotels and resorts in approximately 40 countries and territories, guests can experience a wide range of wellness offerings, including the brand's iconic, award-winning Heavenly Bed, an innovative gear lending program, TRX gym equipment in the brand's signature fitness studio, WestinWORKOUT™, and delicious, nutritious dining options. For more information, visit www.westin.com. Connect with us on Facebook (facebook.com/Westin) and on Twitter and Instagram (@westin). Westin is a participant of Marriott Bonvoy™, the global travel program of Marriott International. Marriott Bonvoy offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits, including earning points toward free hotel stays and nights toward Elite status. To register for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.
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Photo left: Matcha afternoon tea (image) Photo right: Matcha dessert buffet (image)
Matcha Dessert Buffet
"The Terrace" will be hosting a "Matcha Dessert Buffet." Using lavish matcha from Uji and Nishio, desserts that highlight the appeal of matcha by combining it with a variety of ingredients will be lined up on the buffet table. The dessert menu will change every month, with around 40 different types available over the two months. This varied and unique lineup will create a world of matcha desserts. "The appeal of matcha is its aroma and bitterness," says Executive Pastry Chef Suzuki Kazuo. This dessert buffet offers a variety of beautifully crafted, delicate desserts, each carefully crafted down to the smallest detail, allowing you to enjoy the deep flavor and rich aroma of matcha to your heart's content.
Period: Thursday, July 1st to Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 *Weekdays only
Time and Price: 14:30 - 17:00 (2 hours 30 minutes) 5,600 yen (tax and service charge included)
14:50 - 16:50 (2 hours) 5,400 yen (tax and service charge included)
Location: International restaurant "The Terrace" (1st floor)
Example dessert:
Top row from left: Matcha and pistachio Mont Blanc, Matcha and apricot tart, Matcha blancmange with grape sauce Bottom row from left: Matcha fondant with ricotta cheese crumble, Matcha and chocolate dome, Matcha bavarois with black beans, Red berries and matcha kudzu paste
Reservations and inquiries: International restaurant "The Terrace" Tel. 03-5423-7778
Matcha Afternoon Tea
Matcha Afternoon Tea is served in the elegant lobby lounge "The Lounge," featuring an open atrium and stately marble pillars. The tea stand is decorated with a variety of refreshing sweets that skillfully combine high-quality matcha with ingredients unique to summer, bringing out the charm of the fragrant matcha. Sweets with a striking balance of bitterness, sweetness, and sourness can be enjoyed with specially selected eggless scones and savory items, as well as a wide selection of 15 drinks. This afternoon tea is set in a classical lounge overlooking the sparkling green garden, allowing you to relax and enjoy enchanting matcha sweets.
Period: Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 - Sunday, August 29th, 2021 *Only on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Time: 1. From 12:00 2. From 14:30 3. From 17:00 *2-hour system (last orders 30 minutes before closing)
Price: 5,300 yen (tax and service charge included)
Location: Lobby lounge "The Lounge" (1st floor)
Contents:
[Top row]
● Matcha and lime tartlet
A small tart combining matcha and white chocolate with a refreshing hint of lime
●Matcha and Apricot Cake
A slightly bitter baked matcha confectionery with a sweet and sour taste of dried apricots
●Ginger-flavored fruit cocktail: Matcha Cream
Matcha cream served with a fruit cocktail made spicy with ginger
●Matcha and Lemon Mont Blanc
A summery matcha dessert made with lemon cream and squeezed with matcha cream
●Vanilla Macaron
[Middle row]
●Matcha Chocolate Terrine
A rich and flavorful terrine combining matcha and white chocolate
●Matcha and black bean tart
A tart made with Japanese ingredients combining matcha and black beans
●Cream puffs
The deli's most popular sweets in mini size
●Westin Chocolate
[Bottom row]
●Ham and cheese, salmon and cucumber sandwiches
●Salami open sandwich
●Sour cream and tuna vol-au-vent
[Side dishes]
● Matcha and Fig Almond Scone
● Plain Scone
A specially crafted scone made without eggs, using yogurt and buttermilk. Enjoy it with clotted cream specially selected by our executive chef.
[Recommended Tea]
● Passion Fruit Soda
● Hojicha Latte (Hot / Iced)
Including the recommended tea exclusive to the Matcha Afternoon Tea, we have a total of 15 types of drinks available to enjoy with your sweets.
For reservations and inquiries: Lobby Lounge "The Lounge" Tel. 03-5423-7287
*Business hours, menu contents, and menu serving times are subject to change.
*As a Marriott International hotel, The Westin Tokyo is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of guests and employees, in accordance with the "Basic Policy for Countermeasures against COVID-19" established by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the hygiene standards set by Marriott. For more information, please visit our website. https://hotel-deals.marriott.com/jp-JP/commitment-to-cleanliness/
[Profile of Executive Pastry Chef Suzuki Kazuo]
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1967. In 2000, Suzuki became the Executive Pastry Chef of The Westin Tokyo, overseeing all pastry items in the restaurant, lounge, and banquet halls. With a wide repertoire ranging from traditional European confections to original, creative sweets, he is constantly developing new creations. He also oversees the dessert buffet at The Terrace, captivating many sweets enthusiasts. Driven by his desire to delight his guests, Suzuki's confections have many repeat customers, and his classic favorites, such as cream puffs and soufflés, as well as his seasonal new creations, have earned high praise.
About The Westin Tokyo
Located in the lush, sophisticated neighborhood of Ebisu, The Westin Tokyo is a leading European-style hotel in Japan. To ensure guests have a pleasant stay, we offer a variety of unique programs designed to soothe and revitalize the mind and body. All 438 European-style guest rooms feature large windows and feature Westin Hotels & Resorts' signature Heavenly Beds, known for providing a restful night's sleep. The hotel also boasts five unique restaurants and three bars/lounges, as well as Le Spa Parisien, offering exquisite spa treatments designed to soothe both body and mind. The lobby, featuring large marble columns, and numerous artworks, including bronze statues, paintings, and tapestries, throughout the hotel further enhance the hotel's European aesthetic. The hotel grounds include the Westin Garden, an urban green oasis designed by world-renowned landscape artist Kazuyuki Ishihara, who has won multiple gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show in the UK, offering a unique landscape that changes with the seasons.
About Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts has been a global leader in hospitality wellness for more than a decade, dedicated to helping guests overcome the challenges of travel through the brand's six pillars of well-being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well. With more than 225 hotels and resorts in approximately 40 countries and territories, guests can experience a wide range of wellness offerings, including the brand's iconic, award-winning Heavenly Bed, an innovative gear lending program, TRX gym equipment in the brand's signature fitness studio, WestinWORKOUT™, and delicious, nutritious dining options. For more information, visit www.westin.com. Connect with us on Facebook (facebook.com/Westin) and on Twitter and Instagram (@westin). Westin is a participant of Marriott Bonvoy™, the global travel program of Marriott International. Marriott Bonvoy offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits, including earning points toward free hotel stays and nights toward Elite status. To register for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.
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