Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki Unveils New Summer Festival-Themed Afternoon Tea

The all-day dining restaurant "Terrace and Table" at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki is introducing a new limited-time afternoon tea, "Summer Evening Afternoon Tea – A Moment of Evening Coolness" (夏宵のアフタヌーンティー ～夕涼みのひととき～), available on weekdays from June 1 through August 31, 2026. The tea time is served from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and reservations are now open.

Themed around a refreshing "summer evening" away from the midday heat, the set blends nostalgic playfulness with adult notes from liqueur-infused treats.

The welcome drink evokes a summer sky with vivid herbal tea, and transforms into a sunset hue when lemon syrup is poured in — a whimsical start that builds anticipation. Sweets and savories throughout the course draw on the motifs of a summer festival stall, capturing the lively spirit of matsuri. The progression wraps up with a shaved ice recalling the colors of a setting sun, followed by an assiette dessert representing fireworks bursting against a night sky — a course crafted to be enjoyed through all five senses as light fades into evening.

Summer Evening Afternoon Tea – Overview

Menu Details

Welcome Drink: "A Colorful Moment Beckoning the Summer Sky"

A vivid herbal tea inspired by a summer sky, topped with cotton candy shaped like a cloud. Pouring in the lemon syrup triggers a magical color transformation that evokes the excitement of the summer festival ahead.

Tea Stand: "Banquet of a Summer Evening"

Summer fair staples such as grilled corn and chocolate banana are reimagined as refined sweets by the pastry chef. Fruity freshness from peach and lime, combined with the rich aromas of rum and gin, brings an elegant depth suited for an adult palate.

Contents:

Kuromitsu kinako tiramisu / Chilled pineapple / Yuzu bonbon chocolat / Banana macaron / Soy sauce corn scone / Peach jasmine tea panna cotta

Savory: "Radiance of the Evening Stall"

A playfully crafted plate paying homage to festival stalls. The "takoyaki" is a take on Neapolitan zeppoline, while the "jaga butter" (potato and butter) is reimagined as a gratin with fragrant Gruyère cheese — familiar Japanese festival favorites given a Western twist.

Contents:

Chilled corn soup / Potato mentaiko gratin / Kebab / Meat-wrapped roll / Salmon roll / Takoyaki-style zeppoline

Shaved Ice: "Twilight Breeze"

A summer classic loaded with mango and berry sauces made with generous portions of real fruit. A condensed milk cream draped over the top gently wraps the sweetness of mango and the refreshing tartness of berry into a blissful pairing.

Assiette Dessert: "Fireworks in the Evening Sky"

A dramatic finale evoking fireworks in a glittering night sky. Inside a cassis chocolate mousse sits a refreshing raspberry gelée. Pouring the accompanying sauce over the dessert causes the candy to crackle and pop, recreating the sights and sounds of fireworks through both texture and taste. A rich layer of rum raisin adds depth, inviting guests to linger in the afterglow of a summer evening.

All-Day Dining "Terrace and Table"

An all-day dining restaurant with a theme of "a lively food scene full of energy." Alongside buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the restaurant also offers a tea-time menu, terrace barbecue, and private-room course dining for special occasions.