Hotel New Otani Makuhari: Chinese Restaurant "Taikanen" - "Early Autumn Lunch Course — Sōshū"
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Chinese restaurant "Taikanen," known for its classic Shanghai cuisine, will offer the "Early Autumn Lunch Course — Sōshū," generously featuring seasonal ingredients, for a limited time from August 1 (Sat) to October 31 (Sat), 2026.
August still brings intense lingering summer heat, but on the calendar it marks Risshu, the traditional start of autumn, as the season gradually turns. Taikanen has prepared carefully selected ingredients that offer an early taste of the "bountiful autumn" — including a nourishing soup to gently soothe a body tired from the heat, along with autumn salmon, mushrooms, and chestnuts. The result is a refreshing lunchtime experience that lets guests savor the arrival of autumn a little early, in a cool and comfortable setting.
Figs and Autumn Salmon Bring Color to an Early Taste of the "Bountiful Autumn"
The course opens with the "Assorted Festive Appetizers," using ingredients such as figs, which are in season from summer into autumn, and sweet potato with its gentle sweetness. Visually vibrant, the dish lets guests experience the early arrival of autumn and the changing of the seasons from the very first course. The "Nourishing Soup of Seasonal Mushrooms and Shark Fin" is gentle on a body still adjusting to the lingering summer heat, while the "Lightly Stir-Fried Shrimp with Colorful Autumn Vegetables" draws out the natural flavor of its ingredients — rich in umami yet light, making it easy to keep eating.
The main meat dish is the "Rich and Tender Braised Pork with Chestnuts." Pork slowly simmered to concentrate its umami is paired perfectly with the soft sweetness of chestnuts. The rice course is the "Fragrant Autumn Salmon Fried Rice," generously using one of autumn's signature flavors. The salmon's aroma and rich flavor, drawn out through careful cooking, make this a standout dish unique to Taikanen. The course is composed so that guests can fully enjoy the flavors of the season from beginning to end.
〈Menu Contents〉
- Assorted Festive Appetizers
- Nourishing Soup of Seasonal Mushrooms and Shark Fin
- Lightly Stir-Fried Shrimp with Colorful Autumn Vegetables
- Dim Sum Master's Two Recommended Yum Cha Selections
- Rich and Tender Braised Pork with Chestnuts
- Fragrant Autumn Salmon Fried Rice
- Assorted Trio of Chinese Sweets
Prepared by Hotel New Otani Makuhari "Taikanen" Executive Chef Ken Imai
Ken Imai joined New Otani Corporation in 1994. Since then, he has built a 32-year career devoted exclusively to Chinese cuisine at "Taikanen" in Makuhari, Tokyo, and Osaka. While preserving classic dishes such as "braised whole shark fin" and "Peking duck" that have been loved for over half a century, he has learned authentic techniques from chefs from various regions of China, including Hong Kong, Beijing, and Sichuan, continuously refining his skills. He has received the "Technical Merit Award" and "Achievement Award" from the Japan Chinese Cuisine Association. Enjoy this refreshing seasonal lunch course from Ken Imai, who continues to pursue innovative dishes that incorporate the sensibilities of each season while carrying tradition forward.
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Hotel New Otani Makuhari
Chinese Restaurant "Taikanen"
"Early Autumn Lunch Course — Sōshū"
https://www.newotani.co.jp/makuhari/restaurant/taikanen/lunch/autumn/
[Period] August 1 (Sat) to October 31 (Sat), 2026
[Time] 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM (L.O.)
[Price] ¥8,800
※Service charge will be added separately to the price.
[Location] Chinese Restaurant "Taikanen" (Lobby Floor)
[Reservations/Inquiries] Tel: 043-299-1852 (Taikanen Direct Line)
