Hilton Hiroshima is hosting a winter sweets buffet themed around the elegant world of 18th-century French Queen Marie Antoinette. The "Marie Antoinette's Royal Christmas" buffet runs from November 15 (Sat) to December 28 (Sun), 2025, at the all-day dining restaurant "Mosaic" on the 6th floor.
The buffet features approximately 20 sweets inspired by Marie Antoinette and 9 savory dishes. It will be held every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday from November 15 (Sat) to December 28 (Sun), as well as on Christmas Day, December 25 (Thu), from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Admission is ¥4,500 per adult and ¥2,250 for children aged 4 to 12, with children under 3 admitted free.
A Fantastical 18th-Century Palace Experience
Upon entering the space decorated in pink, white, and gold, guests are transported to what feels like an 18th-century palace hosting a magnificent Christmas party by Marie Antoinette. Shoes and accessories that Marie might have chosen for her "finest outfit of the day" are displayed throughout the venue. Executive Pastry Chef Manami Sumi's creations, combining elegance and charm, enhance this enchanting atmosphere.
Signature Sweets
The buffet showcases several standout desserts:
Fraise et Charme - A shortcake as gorgeous as Marie Antoinette's dress, featuring light sponge soaked in orange liqueur, sandwiched fresh strawberries, and strawberry cream, creating an elegant masterpiece.
Couture Blanche - Kumquat and cardamom confiture wrapped in jasmine tea mousse, decorated with delicate lace-like patterns.
Marie's Beloved Biscuit Kugelhopf - The traditional French pastry "Biscuit Savoie" baked in a Kugelhopf mold, offering a fluffy texture with a hint of bitter orange for simple yet refined taste.
Apple de Noël - A moist pound cake with a subtle cinnamon aroma, inspired by the apples cultivated in the special orchards of Versailles that Marie loved.
Queen's Beautiful Tart - A tart topped with strawberry mousse featuring gorgeous decorations reminiscent of roses blooming in the Versailles gardens.
Versailles Snow Cover - The traditional Christmas dessert "Bûche de Noël" beautifully finished with cream, evoking snow-covered trees.
Live Station Specialty
At the live station, guests can enjoy Cardinal Slices, a traditional Austrian pastry from Marie Antoinette's birthplace. The dessert features alternating layers of meringue and sponge cake, creating a delightful combination of crispy and fluffy textures. It's filled with generous amounts of raspberry cream and cut dramatically before guests' eyes.
Other bite-sized treats include Raspberry Chapeau, shaped like a lady's hat with perfectly balanced raspberry tartness and caramel sweetness, and Macaron de Bijou, white chocolate macarons infused with Earl Grey tea aroma, resembling jewels Marie Antoinette might have worn.
Savory Menu
The savory selection includes:
- Jambon Beurre - A classic Parisian sandwich with toasted baguette, walnut cream, and sweet-tart apple jam
- Coq au Vin - Chicken thigh slowly simmered with mushrooms and onions in red wine, accented with black pepper, from Burgundy
- Flammekuechen-style Pizza - Inspired by traditional Alsatian thin-crust pizza, topped with white cream, fragrant bacon, and sweet honey
These nine diverse savory items are perfect for a late lunch alongside the sweet offerings.
Event Details
Location: All-day dining restaurant "Mosaic" (Hilton Hiroshima 6F)
Period: November 15 (Sat) - December 28 (Sun), 2025
Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and December 25 (Thu)
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Last Order 4:45 PM)
Admission: ¥4,500 per adult / ¥2,250 for children (ages 4-12)
*Children under 3 are free
Reservations: https://hiroshima.hiltonjapan.co.jp/restaurants/lp/mozaik-sweetsbuffet-christmas
About Executive Pastry Chef Manami Sumi
After studying psychology at Nagoya University, Manami Sumi entered the hospitality industry with a major food service company before enrolling at L'ecole Vantan Tokyo in 2005 to study pastry from the ground up. She joined Hilton Tokyo in 2006, initially working in customer service at a French restaurant before being assigned to the pastry kitchen in 2007, her aspiration.
At "Marble Lounge," a nationally renowned sweets buffet restaurant with long queues, and throughout the hotel's pastry kitchen responsible for all desserts, Sumi developed her sensibility and technical skills in sweets creation. She was promoted to Junior Sous Chef in 2018, serving as the right hand to the Executive Pastry Chef.
Sumi was then appointed as the inaugural Pastry Chef at Hilton Hiroshima, the first Hilton flagship brand in the Chugoku-Shikoku region. Currently, she oversees all dessert planning and production for the hotel's four restaurants and bars, as well as weddings and banquets.
About Hilton Hiroshima
Hilton Hiroshima opened in autumn 2022 as the first Hilton flagship brand in the Chugoku-Shikoku region. Located near Hiroshima's main street, Heiwa Odori, the hotel is within walking distance of UNESCO World Heritage sites including the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park. It offers excellent access to various historic sites such as Itsukushima Shrine and Hiroshima Castle, making it an ideal location for both business and tourism.
The hotel features 420 spacious guest rooms, including suites, spread across floors 7 to 22. All rooms incorporate Hiroshima's rich natural beauty and traditional crafts into their stylish design and are equipped with WiFi. The hotel houses four restaurants and bars: Japanese restaurant "Sensui," all-day dining "Mosaic," and bars and lounges "ZATTA" and "Flora Lounge," serving Hiroshima's culinary treasures with a modern Hilton twist.
The hotel also features 20 banquet and meeting rooms, including the largest convention room in the Chugoku-Shikoku region, equipped with state-of-the-art AV equipment to accommodate large-scale international conferences. The 1,270 square meter ballroom can accommodate up to 700 guests for formal dinners and 1,040 for standing receptions. Additional facilities include a wedding chapel, fitness center with indoor pool, gym, and sauna, a spa treatment facility with four private rooms, and parking.
For more information about Hilton Hiroshima, visit https://hiroshima.hiltonjapan.co.jp/
