FAUCHON Hotel Kyoto, Japan's first gourmet hotel from the Paris-born gourmet brand FAUCHON, in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, will serve an Amaou strawberry afternoon tea at its tea salon, Salon de Thé FAUCHON, from Saturday, January 9 to Friday, April 16, 2027. The menu is part of "FAUCHON Hotel Kyoto Meets Amaou," a collaboration with Fukuoka Prefecture that returns every year.
An Afternoon Tea Built Around Amaou Strawberries
Made with Amaou strawberries from Fukuoka Prefecture, a premium variety known nationwide, the afternoon tea has been a popular winter-to-spring menu at the hotel among guests of all ages.
Glossy, juicy red Amaou strawberries are used generously in French-style sweets and savories. In the mini parfait, guests pour syrup through the gaps in a heart-shaped cookie and enjoy the sweet-tart Amaou together with ice cream and whipped cream. The savories include a dish made with Fukuoka mentaiko (spiced pollock roe), so the menu features Fukuoka specialties beyond Amaou. Fresh Amaou are also served so that diners can taste the pure fruit flavor of the strawberries. By using Amaou of various grades, the menu highlights the individual character and flavor of each berry.
Along with the menu, guests can enjoy a welcome tea brewed with "Millennium Water" drawn from the hotel's own well, as well as FAUCHON tea in their favorite flavor.
Menu Details
Period: January 9 (Sat) to April 16 (Fri), 2027
- February 1 (Mon) to February 14 (Sun): Valentine version
- March 13 (Sat) to April 16 (Fri): Different contents and presentation from the January menu
Venue: FAUCHON Hotel Kyoto / Salon de Thé FAUCHON
Hours: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Each seating is 2 hours; reservation required
Price: ¥7,500 per person (tax and service charge included)
Sample Menu:
- Welcome tea: Special welcome tea by the Grand Tea Master, brewed with "Millennium Water"
- Sweets: Chef's recommended macaron / Amaou opera / Almond panna cotta with marinated Amaou / Amaou and jasmine financier sandwich / Amaou mousse / Amaou terrine / Amaou parfait / Fresh Amaou
- Savories: Cod brandade with mentaiko cream / Marinated beets and Amaou / Amaou and magret duck with balsamic vinegar / Lobster bisque tartlet / Sandwich with Amaou, truffle, and mascarpone
- Scones: Plain scone / Earl Grey scone / Condiments
- Free-flow drinks: FAUCHON original teas, fruit juice, and coffee
French fries can be added as an option.
About Amaou from Fukuoka Prefecture
The name "Amaou" comes from the Japanese words akai, marui, ookii, umai, meaning red, round, large, and delicious. Fukuoka Prefecture, where Amaou is grown, ranks second in Japan and first in western Japan in strawberry production. Grown mainly in areas such as Itoshima and Yame, Amaou are produced with thorough quality control and carefully managed growing conditions by farmers, and are loved as a premium strawberry. Proud of their fruit as "top-level strawberries," the growers produce Amaou with rich fruit flavor and depth, which FAUCHON Hotel Kyoto serves on its menus from January to April.
Menu contents and ingredient origins may change depending on supply.
Business hours may also change without notice. Please check the official website for details.
https://hotelfauchonkyoto.com/
Photos are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change.
