Hotel New Grand (located at 10 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama; General Manager: Hirofumi Kiso) will launch a new "Matcha Bavarois" at their directly-operated shop "S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND Yokohama Takashimaya Store" for a limited period from January 2 (Fri) to April 30 (Thu), 2026.
This limited-time dessert is an arrangement of the popular "S.Weil Bavarois," featuring the rich, slightly bitter flavor of fragrant Uji matcha combined with the smooth texture of bavarois. The dessert is topped with whipped cream, red bean paste, and gold leaf, creating a visually gorgeous presentation. This East-meets-West creation uses Japanese ingredients like matcha and red bean paste, finished with the Western-style bavarois recipe. It's perfect as a takeout reward dessert to enjoy at home, or you can savor it in the store's cafeteria during a shopping break.
Sales Period: January 2 (Fri) - April 30 (Thu), 2026
Price: Matcha Bavarois 1 piece - Eat-in ¥880 / Takeout ¥864
Store Location: S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND Yokohama Takashimaya Store (Yokohama Takashimaya B1F Foodies' Port 2)
Official Website: https://www.hotel-newgrand.co.jp/s_weil_takashimaya/
Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Cafe Last Order 8:00 PM)
Cafe Seating: 4 tables with 8 seats, 6 counter seats
Inquiries: S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND Yokohama Takashimaya Store / 045-534-3970 (Direct)
Other Recommended Menu Items
Coffee Warabi Mochi & Hojicha Set
Sales Period: January 2 (Fri) - March 31 (Tue), 2026
Price: ¥990 (Eat-in only)
This cafe-exclusive menu combines warabi mochi made with brown sugar and S.Weil's original coffee "The Coffee," featuring a chewy texture and smooth melt-in-your-mouth quality, paired with fragrant and mellow Ise hojicha tea. The warabi mochi is delicious on its own, but you can also customize the flavor to your preference by adding the separately served brown sugar syrup.
Coffee Warabi Mochi Mocha Soft
Sales Period: Through March 31 (Tue), 2026
Price: Eat-in ¥935 / Takeout ¥918
Warabi mochi made with brown sugar and S.Weil original coffee "The Coffee" is topped on popular mocha soft cream. The gently coffee-scented warabi mochi is perfectly complemented by the rich soft cream made with Hokkaido fresh milk in a cafe au lait flavor.
S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND Popular Regular Products
S.Weil Bavarois
Eat-in ¥715 / Takeout ¥702
With its sweet vanilla aroma, jiggly texture, and melting smoothness on the tongue, this bavarois is supervised by second-generation owner Ryuichi Otani, who took over from the confectionery shop that was the origin of "S.Weil." It leaves a lingering, nostalgic aftertaste.
S.Weil Mocha Soft Cream (Cup or Cone)
Eat-in ¥693 / Takeout ¥680
This soft cream features the cafe au lait-like flavor of S.Weil's authentic coffee combined with rich Hokkaido fresh milk. The cone is made of butter-flavored sable dough called "Bouquet Sable," elegantly dressed up to look like a bouquet.
Drink Menu
The Coffee (Hot/Iced)
Eat-in ¥663 / Takeout ¥651
Cafe Latte (Hot/Iced)
Eat-in ¥765 / Takeout ¥751
Double Espresso (Hot)
Eat-in ¥612 / Takeout ¥601
Flavored Tea (Hot)
Eat-in ¥663 / Takeout ¥651
Flavored Green Tea (Hot)
Eat-in ¥663 / Takeout ¥651
About S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND
Sally Weil, the first executive chef of Hotel New Grand, which opened in Yokohama in 1927, brought freedom and innovation to Western cuisine in Japan. He was beloved by many gourmets for his bright, modern French-style cooking. This hotel shop inherits his achievements and techniques as a "gentle orthodox" approach, proposing food and lifestyle that suits the current era. The shop offers a wide variety of products including frozen foods and retort products that allow you to enjoy classic Western cuisine at home, as well as bread and baked goods. Under the S.Weil brand, they offer items such as Mocha Roll, original coffee, brioche, and more. The brand name carries on the legacy of "S.Weil," a famous confectionery shop created by Sally Weil's disciple.
About Hotel New Grand
Opened in 1927 (Showa 2) as a symbol of Yokohama's recovery from the Great Kanto Earthquake, Hotel New Grand is an authentic European-style hotel. As one of Japan's leading classic hotels, beloved by many famous figures including General MacArthur, Charlie Chaplin, and Babe Ruth, it welcomes guests with hospitality cultivated through history and tradition. The Main Building, which retains its original appearance from the opening, was designated a Yokohama Historical Building in 1992 and received recognition as a Modern Industrial Heritage site selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2007. The adjacent Tower Building opened in 1991, with all rooms offering harbor views. Guest rooms facing directly toward Yokohama Port provide panoramic views of the wonderful Yokohama scenery, including the Bay Bridge, Osanbashi Pier, and the Minato Mirai night view. The hotel features six diverse restaurants, bars, and lounges offering delicious cuisine, as well as four banquet rooms of various sizes for weddings, parties, and conferences.
Official Website: https://www.hotel-newgrand.co.jp/
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