BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel will offer its “Autumn Afternoon Tea” exclusively on weekends and public holidays from September 5 through November 29.
The menu features six sweets made with seasonal vegetables and fruits such as Japanese chestnuts, figs, and pumpkin, including pumpkin and rum raisin gâteau, brownies blended with fresh lotus root, pear mousse, and Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc made with a blend of two creams. It also includes a total of five amuse-bouches and savory items using ingredients such as mushrooms, gingko nuts, and Japanese beef, including mushroom velouté made with button mushrooms and shiitake, a sandwich with medium-rare Japanese beef sirloin, and a hollowed-out sudachi citrus filled with foie gras mousse. Two types of scones—plain and purple sweet potato—will be served with clotted cream and house-made jam. Drinks include “Kinshu,” inspired by an autumn sky colored by fall foliage, as well as coffee, tea, herbal tea, Chinese tea, and green tea. The venue is Bar Bellustar, the main bar on the 45th floor. Served from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in two-hour seatings. The price is 8,200 yen, or 12,000 yen with unlimited Champagne.
In addition, an event featuring Japanese whisky will be held from September 1 through October 31. Three sets will be available, with bartenders serving 15 milliliters of each brand from a trolley. The event will introduce the background and aromatic characteristics of each label, along with recommended ways to enjoy it. Prices start from 5,500 yen. All prices include tax and service charges.
