Mandarin Oriental Tokyo (http://www.mandarinoriental.co.jp/tokyo) (Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will be offering a Japanese summer festival-themed "Summer Afternoon Tea" at the Oriental Lounge on the 38th floor from July 1, 2021, and The Mandarin Oriental Gourmet Shop on the 1st floor will be selling a glass dessert called "Aquarium" themed on goldfish, a symbol of summer in Japan.
In addition, the hotel will be participating in the "Goldfish Sweets & Bar Stroll" event, a rotating goldfish-themed sweets and bar stroll event, which is part of the summer event "ECO EDO Nihonbashi 2021 - Enjoy the coolness of Edo with all five senses," to be held in Nihonbashi from July 16 to September 12, 2021.
Top photo: "Summer Afternoon Tea" / Bottom photo: Glass dessert "Aquarium"
【Summer Afternoon Tea Overview】
Period: Thursday, July 1st to Tuesday, August 31st, 2021
Location: Oriental Lounge, 38th floor
Weekdays 11:00-20:00 (Last order for afternoon tea at 18:00)
Weekends and holidays 12:00-20:00 (Last order for afternoon tea at 18:00)
Price: Weekdays: 6,050 yen / Weekends and holidays: 7,150 yen (tax and service charge not included)
"Summer Afternoon Tea" is overseen by Executive Pastry Chef Stephane Tranchet. Chef Stephane has created a luxurious afternoon tea featuring classic items from Japanese summer festivals, including goldfish, takoyaki, and chocolate bananas.
For example, the "Octopus Canelé Lardo di Colonnata with Bonito Flakes" is a European-style takoyaki canelé topped with Lardo di Colonnata, a traditional Tuscan back fat prosciutto from Italy, and bonito flakes. The "Pink Chocolate and Banana Éclair" is a chocolate banana éclair wrapped in pink chocolate, inspired by the chocolate bananas sold at food stalls. You can also enjoy the goldfish-themed glass dessert "Aquarium," sold in the gourmet shop, in afternoon tea size.
Enjoy the gorgeous and adorable summer festival atmosphere with over 20 drinks, including tea soda that tastes like melon soda and blueberry-flavored royal milk tea.
Afternoon Tea Menu:
Sandwiches and savory dishes
Zucchini cupcakes, ratatouille emulsion, corn jelly, crusty polenta and chorizo, BBQ chicken with mango mayonnaise, egg sandwich, traditional gazpacho, mozzarella panna cotta and rosemary sablé, octopus canelé, lardo di colonnata, bonito flakes, scones, grape scones, honey madeleines, raspberry jam, blueberry jam, petit fours, “Goldfish” lemon and basil, ginger jelly, yogurt and vanilla panna cotta and muscat, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Blend Tea Pound Cake, cheesecake Blueberry confit
Almond financier and mango marmalade
Pink chocolate and banana eclair
Mango and passion fruit tartlet
【Overview of "Aquarium"】
A refreshing dessert themed around goldfish swimming in a fishbowl, made with lemon, basil and ginger jelly, yogurt and vanilla panna cotta with Muscat grapes.
Period: Thursday, July 1st to Sunday, September 12th, 2021
Location: 1st floor "The Mandarin Oriental Gourmet Shop" 11:00-18:00
Price: Dine-in 990 yen (tax included) / Take-out 972 yen (tax included)
[For inquiries about "Summer Afternoon Tea" and "Aquarium"]
0120-806-823 (General restaurant reservations 9:00-21:00)
Email: motyo-fbres@mohg.com
What is "Mandarin Oriental Tokyo"? (mandarinoriental.co.jp/tokyo)
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Japan opened in Nihonbashi, Tokyo on December 2, 2005, as the first Oriental hotel in Japan. The hotel embodies the group's philosophy of "A Sense of Place"—creating hotels that respect the local character and culture of their locations—in both its tangible and intangible aspects. The hotel's interior design incorporates a Japanese aesthetic, inspired by the forests and waters of Japan's natural environment, creating a stylish yet luxurious space filled with relaxation. Located on the upper floors of the 38-story Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, the hotel offers 179 guest rooms. Each room boasts over 50 square meters of spaciousness and incorporates cutting-edge IT technology, offering sweeping views of Tokyo. The hotel's extensive facilities include a direct-operated spa, an award-winning spa, 12 dining options, a grand ballroom, four banquet rooms, six meeting rooms, and a chapel. Since its opening, the hotel has received numerous international awards and rankings.
INSTAGRAM: mo_tokyo FACEBOOK: MandarinOrientalTokyo
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo Major awards
In 2021, won 3 slices in the Pizzeria category in the Tokyo edition of Gambero Rosso's 2021 list of The World's Top Italian Restaurants (Pizza Bar on 38th).
In 2021, for the seventh consecutive year, received the highest rating of 5 stars in both the Hotel and Spa categories from US rating company Forbes Travel Guide.
In 2020, received 1 star in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2021 for the 14th consecutive year since its launch (French Fine Dining "Signature").
In 2020, received one star for the eighth consecutive year in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2021 (Cantonese restaurant "Sense").
In 2020, received one star for the seventh consecutive year in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2021 (Tapas Molecular Bar).
In 2020, received a Bib Gourmand rating for the fourth consecutive year in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2021 (Pizza Bar on the 38th).
In 2020, received "5 Red Pavilions (highest hotel rating)" in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2021 for the 14th consecutive year since its launch.
In 2020, received the number one "Best Hotel" in Japan in TripAdvisor's 2020 Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best.
In 2020, Tapas Molecular Bar was ranked second in the "Fine Dining" category in Japan in TripAdvisor's "2020 Travelers' Choice Awards" Best of the Best.
In 2020, Tapas Molecular Bar was awarded 3 Toc, the highest rating for an "excellent restaurant," for the third consecutive year in Gault Millau 2020 (French Fine Dining Signature).
In 2020, Tapas Molecular Bar was awarded 3 Toc, the highest rating for an "excellent restaurant," for the first time in Gault Millau 2020 (Tapas Molecular Bar).
In 2019, Pizza Bar won 3 Slices in the Pizzeria category in the 2020 Tokyo edition of Gambero Rosso's "Top Italian Restaurants in the World" (Pizza Bar on 38th place).
In 2019, it was named one of the "2019 World's Best Hotel Bars" by Forbes Travel Guide Verified List (Oriental Lounge).
In 2018, it was named one of the "2018 World's Most Luxurious Spas" by Forbes Travel Guide Verified List.
About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (mandarinoriental.com)The award-winning Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group operates some of the world's most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Mandarin Oriental has grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, currently operating 34 hotels and 7 residences in 24 countries and regions, embodying Oriental heritage and a "sense of place"—hotels that pay homage to the local character and culture of their locations. Mandarin Oriental plans to develop additional hotels and residences. Mandarin Oriental is part of the Jardine Matheson Group.
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In addition, the hotel will be participating in the "Goldfish Sweets & Bar Stroll" event, a rotating goldfish-themed sweets and bar stroll event, which is part of the summer event "ECO EDO Nihonbashi 2021 - Enjoy the coolness of Edo with all five senses," to be held in Nihonbashi from July 16 to September 12, 2021.
Top photo: "Summer Afternoon Tea" / Bottom photo: Glass dessert "Aquarium"
【Summer Afternoon Tea Overview】
Period: Thursday, July 1st to Tuesday, August 31st, 2021
Location: Oriental Lounge, 38th floor
Weekdays 11:00-20:00 (Last order for afternoon tea at 18:00)
Weekends and holidays 12:00-20:00 (Last order for afternoon tea at 18:00)
Price: Weekdays: 6,050 yen / Weekends and holidays: 7,150 yen (tax and service charge not included)
"Summer Afternoon Tea" is overseen by Executive Pastry Chef Stephane Tranchet. Chef Stephane has created a luxurious afternoon tea featuring classic items from Japanese summer festivals, including goldfish, takoyaki, and chocolate bananas.
For example, the "Octopus Canelé Lardo di Colonnata with Bonito Flakes" is a European-style takoyaki canelé topped with Lardo di Colonnata, a traditional Tuscan back fat prosciutto from Italy, and bonito flakes. The "Pink Chocolate and Banana Éclair" is a chocolate banana éclair wrapped in pink chocolate, inspired by the chocolate bananas sold at food stalls. You can also enjoy the goldfish-themed glass dessert "Aquarium," sold in the gourmet shop, in afternoon tea size.
Enjoy the gorgeous and adorable summer festival atmosphere with over 20 drinks, including tea soda that tastes like melon soda and blueberry-flavored royal milk tea.
Afternoon Tea Menu:
Sandwiches and savory dishes
Zucchini cupcakes, ratatouille emulsion, corn jelly, crusty polenta and chorizo, BBQ chicken with mango mayonnaise, egg sandwich, traditional gazpacho, mozzarella panna cotta and rosemary sablé, octopus canelé, lardo di colonnata, bonito flakes, scones, grape scones, honey madeleines, raspberry jam, blueberry jam, petit fours, “Goldfish” lemon and basil, ginger jelly, yogurt and vanilla panna cotta and muscat, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Blend Tea Pound Cake, cheesecake Blueberry confit
Almond financier and mango marmalade
Pink chocolate and banana eclair
Mango and passion fruit tartlet
【Overview of "Aquarium"】
A refreshing dessert themed around goldfish swimming in a fishbowl, made with lemon, basil and ginger jelly, yogurt and vanilla panna cotta with Muscat grapes.
Period: Thursday, July 1st to Sunday, September 12th, 2021
Location: 1st floor "The Mandarin Oriental Gourmet Shop" 11:00-18:00
Price: Dine-in 990 yen (tax included) / Take-out 972 yen (tax included)
[For inquiries about "Summer Afternoon Tea" and "Aquarium"]
0120-806-823 (General restaurant reservations 9:00-21:00)
Email: motyo-fbres@mohg.com
What is "Mandarin Oriental Tokyo"? (mandarinoriental.co.jp/tokyo)
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Japan opened in Nihonbashi, Tokyo on December 2, 2005, as the first Oriental hotel in Japan. The hotel embodies the group's philosophy of "A Sense of Place"—creating hotels that respect the local character and culture of their locations—in both its tangible and intangible aspects. The hotel's interior design incorporates a Japanese aesthetic, inspired by the forests and waters of Japan's natural environment, creating a stylish yet luxurious space filled with relaxation. Located on the upper floors of the 38-story Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, the hotel offers 179 guest rooms. Each room boasts over 50 square meters of spaciousness and incorporates cutting-edge IT technology, offering sweeping views of Tokyo. The hotel's extensive facilities include a direct-operated spa, an award-winning spa, 12 dining options, a grand ballroom, four banquet rooms, six meeting rooms, and a chapel. Since its opening, the hotel has received numerous international awards and rankings.
INSTAGRAM: mo_tokyo FACEBOOK: MandarinOrientalTokyo
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo Major awards
In 2021, won 3 slices in the Pizzeria category in the Tokyo edition of Gambero Rosso's 2021 list of The World's Top Italian Restaurants (Pizza Bar on 38th).
In 2021, for the seventh consecutive year, received the highest rating of 5 stars in both the Hotel and Spa categories from US rating company Forbes Travel Guide.
In 2020, received 1 star in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2021 for the 14th consecutive year since its launch (French Fine Dining "Signature").
In 2020, received one star for the eighth consecutive year in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2021 (Cantonese restaurant "Sense").
In 2020, received one star for the seventh consecutive year in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2021 (Tapas Molecular Bar).
In 2020, received a Bib Gourmand rating for the fourth consecutive year in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2021 (Pizza Bar on the 38th).
In 2020, received "5 Red Pavilions (highest hotel rating)" in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2021 for the 14th consecutive year since its launch.
In 2020, received the number one "Best Hotel" in Japan in TripAdvisor's 2020 Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best.
In 2020, Tapas Molecular Bar was ranked second in the "Fine Dining" category in Japan in TripAdvisor's "2020 Travelers' Choice Awards" Best of the Best.
In 2020, Tapas Molecular Bar was awarded 3 Toc, the highest rating for an "excellent restaurant," for the third consecutive year in Gault Millau 2020 (French Fine Dining Signature).
In 2020, Tapas Molecular Bar was awarded 3 Toc, the highest rating for an "excellent restaurant," for the first time in Gault Millau 2020 (Tapas Molecular Bar).
In 2019, Pizza Bar won 3 Slices in the Pizzeria category in the 2020 Tokyo edition of Gambero Rosso's "Top Italian Restaurants in the World" (Pizza Bar on 38th place).
In 2019, it was named one of the "2019 World's Best Hotel Bars" by Forbes Travel Guide Verified List (Oriental Lounge).
In 2018, it was named one of the "2018 World's Most Luxurious Spas" by Forbes Travel Guide Verified List.
About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (mandarinoriental.com)The award-winning Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group operates some of the world's most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Mandarin Oriental has grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, currently operating 34 hotels and 7 residences in 24 countries and regions, embodying Oriental heritage and a "sense of place"—hotels that pay homage to the local character and culture of their locations. Mandarin Oriental plans to develop additional hotels and residences. Mandarin Oriental is part of the Jardine Matheson Group.
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