Hotel Nikko Osaka will offer a “Melon Afternoon Tea Set” from May 1 to June 30.
The upper and middle tiers feature six kinds of melon-themed sweets and fresh melon: a melon coupe layered with custard cream, berries, and melon; melon shortcake; melon mousse; coconut mousse filled with melon jelly; a melon waffle cone accented with yogurt-flavored cream and banana; and jasmine tea panna cotta topped with scooped-out melon flesh. The lower tier is arranged with savory items such as scones with melon and dried mint, pickled melon and vegetables, a prosciutto and melon pancake enhanced with mascarpone cheese, and marinated shrimp and Itayagai clams with a hint of basil. A dish making use of leftover melon flesh from the sweets preparation, “Chilled Melon Soup with Almond Blancmange,” is also served. Beverages are offered in an order-style tea buffet, including 13 varieties of Ronnefeldt black and green teas, as well as coffee, café au lait, and café latte.
The venue is the Lobby Lounge on the 2nd floor. The afternoon tea is offered in two two-hour seatings: from noon to 2:00 p.m., and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The price is 7,000 yen on weekdays and 7,500 yen on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, tax and service charge included. Available from one person.
