HOTEL NEW GRAND (10 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama / General Manager: Hirofumi Kiso) will sell the French traditional pastry "Poisson d'Avril" from March 28 (Sat) to April 5 (Sun), 2026.
In France, April Fools' Day is called "Poisson d'avril (April's fish)," and there is a traditional custom of eating fish-motif sweets. During this season, fish-shaped chocolates, cakes, and pies line the patisseries and chocolateries throughout the city, celebrating the arrival of spring in a vibrant way. Inspired by this unique French custom, this year two varieties of "Poisson d'Avril" are available, featuring playful fish expressions that bring smiles. One version is decorated abundantly with bright red strawberries, the fruit in season, while the other features a colorful array of various fruits. Why not enjoy these as companions for your tea time celebrating the arrival of spring?
Sales Period March 28 (Sat) to April 5 (Sun), 2026 [Limited to 10 units per day of each variety, reservation required]
Price
Poisson d'Avril (Strawberry) ¥4,800 (tax included)
Poisson d'Avril (Fruit) ¥4,800 (tax included)
Reservations From March 1 at the store, by phone, or online
https://www.hotel-newgrand.co.jp/menu/thecafe-poisson/
※Reservation required 4 days before pick-up
※Approximately 15cm per whole cake
※Takeout only
Sales Location Main Building 1F Coffee House "The Cafe"
Inquiries Main Building 1F Coffee House "The Cafe" or Restaurant Reservation Department
045-681-1841 (Main)
Poisson d'Avril (Strawberry) ¥4,800 (tax included)
This classic item is topped abundantly with glossy, vibrantly colored seasonal strawberries. The crispy puff pastry and the strawberries' tartness combine exquisitely with the custard cream's gentle sweetness and smooth texture, offering an attractive balance of sweetness and acidity.
Poisson d'Avril (Fruit) ¥4,800 (tax included)
This new creation is luxuriously decorated with colorful fruits including apples, kiwi, oranges, melon, and strawberries. The decorative apple cuts create a distinctly fish-like design. The gentle sweetness of the custard cream pairs perfectly with the puff pastry for exceptional deliciousness.
Sales Location: Main Building 1F Coffee House "The Cafe"
A cafe restaurant facing Yamashita Park. Guests can enjoy a variety of Western cuisine menus, including dishes that originated at HOTEL NEW GRAND. In a bright and warm interior that cherishes the warmth of wood and offers abundant natural light and greenery, the cafe is suitable for a wide range of uses, from tea time to meals.
HOTEL NEW GRAND
Opened in 1927 (Showa 2) as a symbol of Yokohama's recovery from the Great Kanto Earthquake, as an authentic European-style hotel. It has been loved by numerous celebrities including General MacArthur, Charlie Chaplin, and Babe Ruth, and welcomes guests with orthodox hospitality cultivated through history and tradition as one of Japan's leading classic hotels. The main building, which retains its original appearance since opening, was designated as a Yokohama City Historic Building in 1992 and received recognition as a Heritage of Industrial Modernization selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2007. The adjacent Tower Building opened in 1991, with all guest rooms offering harbor views. From rooms facing directly toward Yokohama Port, guests can enjoy panoramic views of Yokohama's magnificent scenery, including the Bay Bridge, Osanbashi Pier, and Minato Mirai's night views. The hotel features six distinctive restaurants, bars, and lounges offering carefully prepared delicious cuisine, along with four banquet halls of various sizes available for weddings, parties, conferences, and other events.
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