Hotel Kanazawa, which offers cuisine highlighting seasonal ingredients, will begin serving a new spring afternoon tea called "Aromatic Spring – Spring Fragrance of Strawberries and Spices" at its first-floor restaurant DINING TSUZUMI starting March 1, 2026 (Sunday).
A Marriage of Sweet "Strawberries" and Stimulating "Spices"
This spring's theme is "adult playfulness," not just simple sweetness. By pairing "strawberries," the symbol of spring, with spices and herbs like cardamom, cinnamon, and basil, the ingredients' profiles are brought into vivid relief. Hidden within the adorable appearance are rich aromas and stimulation. This new spring teatime experience engages all five senses.
Sweets: Adding Elegance with Spices to the Sweet Aroma of Strawberries
The lineup showcases the pastry chef's skills, including "Cardamom-Scented Basque Cheesecake" that adds a refreshing kick to rich cream cheese, and cream puffs where cinnamon brings out the sweetness of Noto Dainagon azuki beans.
Cardamom-Scented Basque Cheesecake: A fusion of rich cream cheese depth, the fragrance of perfectly browned crust, and the refreshing flavor of cardamom.
Noto Dainagon and Strawberry Cream Puff: Rich custard and light fresh cream harmonize with the refined sweetness of Noto Dainagon azuki beans. Cinnamon sugar balances the overall sweetness.
Fraise Larme "Strawberry's Tears": A transparent glass dessert layering strawberry and white chocolate mousse with lychee jelly.
Others: Strawberry Mont Blanc tart, Uji matcha mille-feuille, strawberry roll cake, and more—7 varieties total.
Savory: Spring's Local Ingredients × Spice Magic with Herbal Accents
The savory items, crafted by the Grand Chef, abundantly use ingredients that herald spring in Ishikawa. Savory dishes combining "basil" and "pepper" with spices and herbs provide a welcome, authentic gastronomic experience between sweet treats.
Chai (Tea Masala) Steamed Bun: Chai-flavored dough with an original spice blend, accented by dried fruit and white chocolate sweetness.
Bamboo Shoot Consommé Gelée with Ainu Negi Purée: The texture of kinome herb-scented bamboo shoots paired with purée of rare Ainu negi (wild leek)—a taste of spring.
Paprika-Scented Chicken Liver Mousse Tart: Smoked paprika aroma and rich liver mousse hide yellow paprika paste. The fragrant polenta base adds an accent.
Cherry Snapper Marinated in Cherry Leaves with Cherry Gelée: Cherry snapper lightly seared to remove any off-flavors, marinated overnight in cherry leaves. Finished with cherry liqueur and white wine gelée in an elegant cherry-pink hue.
Basil-Scented Edamame and Cheese Choux: Choux pastry incorporating vibrant beet powder, generously filled with basil and edamame cream cheese. The refreshing herbal aroma fills your mouth.
Roast Pork Mimosa Style: Roast pork cooked low and slow to tender perfection, topped with sage-scented new onion vinaigrette. Garnished with sieved egg to evoke mimosa flowers blooming in spring.
*Note: Photos are for illustration purposes. Content may change slightly depending on supply and other circumstances.
Hotel Kanazawa Afternoon Tea KONKU "Aromatic Spring" Overview
Service Period: March 1, 2026 (Sunday) to May 31, 2026 (Sunday)
Service Hours: 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM (2-hour seating / reservation required)
*Please reserve by 12:00 PM the day before your visit
Location: Hotel Kanazawa 1F Restaurant "DINING TSUZUMI"
Price: ¥4,500 per person (tax included)
Reservations & Inquiries: 076-223-1201 (Reception hours: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM)
Reservations accepted by phone or online.
Online reservations: https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/dining-tsuzumi/reserve?menu_items=697c5b3e30162ddf94793fa1
DINING TSUZUMI
1-1 Horikawa Shinmachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hotel Kanazawa 1F
Business hours: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Seating: 95 seats / Private rooms available (up to 16 people)
Website: https://www.hotelkanazawa.co.jp/tsuzumi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dining_tsuzumi
About Hotel Kanazawa
Company Name: Hotel Kanazawa Co., Ltd.
Opening: May 1, 2008
Location: 1-1 Horikawa Shinmachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0849
General Manager: Kazuo Kojima
Business: Hotel / Restaurant / Bridal services
Website: https://www.hotelkanazawa.co.jp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotel_kanazawa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotelkanazawa2000
