Hotel Metropolitan (1-6-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku) will begin serving a new "Chestnut and Chocolate Parfait" (マロンとチョコレートのパフェ) from November 1, 2026 (Sunday) at the Mezzanine Lounge "Suzukake." It is the latest addition to the lounge's "Seasonal Parfait" series, which showcases the skills of the hotel's pastry chefs. The parfait combines chestnuts of different character, including Japanese chestnuts and Italian marron, with rich chocolate, and its delicate layers shift in flavor as you eat your way down. The parfait is served in the lounge, whose open atrium gives it a relaxed atmosphere.
Chestnut and Chocolate Parfait
The base of the parfait is made of three layers: a sweet-and-sour clear jelly made with rare cacao pulp (the fruit pulp surrounding the cacao beans), a Japanese chestnut bavarois, and a rich chocolate cream. On top of these are crunchy chocolate crumble and a paste of sweet-simmered chestnuts, with pear compote and jelly as an accent. A refreshing cassis sorbet is tucked inside.
The decoration on top changes between November and December.
- November: Rich yet lightly finished ganache montée (whipped chocolate ganache) topped with Italian marron preserved in syrup and chocolate decorations, for a look that suits the deepening autumn.
- December: For the Christmas season, a colorful ganache montée of pistachio and white chocolate, accompanied by sweet-and-sour raspberries.
A separately served Unshu mandarin orange sauce can be poured over the parfait. The citrus adds a fresh flavor and a gradual change in taste through to the last bite.
Details
Period: November 1, 2026 (Sunday) to December 31, 2026 (Thursday)
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last order 5:30 PM)
Venue: M2F Mezzanine Lounge "Suzukake"
Reservations are not accepted.
Price:
- Seasonal Parfait: ¥2,500
- With drink (coffee or tea): ¥3,200
Prices include consumption tax and service charge. Menu contents may change depending on ingredient availability. Hours and service content may change at short notice. Photos are for illustrative purposes.
Official page: Mezzanine Lounge "Suzukake"
