Hotel New Otani Makuhari's open-air garden restaurant, Shell the Garden, is set to offer three types of summer gourmet plans this season. Running from July 18 (Sat) through September 22 (Tue/holiday), 2026, each set includes a free-flow drinks package (120 minutes). Reservations open on June 8 (Mon) from 10:00 AM.
No Prep Needed — Enjoy a Luxury BBQ in the Garden: "Wagyu BBQ Set"
Available for dinner only, this BBQ set lets guests enjoy a full outdoor grilling experience without any of the hassle — no equipment to bring and no cleanup required. Premium ingredients include Japanese Black Wagyu beef and lobster, paired with a free-flow selection of over 20 beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). The illuminated garden setting makes it a fitting venue for summer evening gatherings, company parties, or family outings.
Wagyu BBQ Set Menu:
- Thai-style spicy glass noodle salad (Yam Wunsen)
- Cold vichyssoise
BBQ Plate:
- Grilled vegetables: onion, zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, kabocha squash, corn
- Seafood plate: lobster, scallop, squid
- Meat plate: Japanese Black Wagyu sirloin, pork shoulder, chicken, Chiba-produced "Ichi" ice-aged coarsely ground sausage
(served with garlic sauce and grated ponzu) - Cold ramen
- Fruit jelly and tropical sherbet
Explore Chiba's Best Ingredients: "Marugoto Chiba Gourmet Set"
This set focuses on produce from Chiba Prefecture, a region known for its rich variety of food. Dishes crafted by the hotel's chefs highlight ingredients from both Chiba's coastline and farmland, offering a chance to savor the area's local flavors.
Marugoto Chiba Gourmet Set Menu:
- Assorted appetizers:
- Chiba-produced mushroom black ajillo / Chiba vegetable frittata
- Smoked salmon with Japanese herb sauce using Shimosa soy sauce / Chiba-produced beef corned beef
- Assorted baguettes
- Cold vichyssoise made with Chiba-produced potatoes
- Roasted sea bass with chorizo sauce
- Margaret pork honey mustard roast
- Cold tantanmen noodles made with Chiba-produced peanuts
- Chiba milk gelato and strawberry ice monaka
Casual Summer Night Drinks: "Beer Party Set"
Built around hotel-made bar snacks that pair well with cold beer, this plan suits those looking for a relaxed summer evening with coworkers or friends. The open-air garden provides a comfortable setting to enjoy drinks while feeling the cool night breeze.
Beer Party Set Menu:
- Edamame peperoncino
- Thai-style spicy glass noodle salad (Yam Wunsen)
- Chiba-produced "Ichi" grilled sausage
- Fried assortment: fried chicken / fried fish / skin-on potato fries / onion rings
- Mie goreng
- Seasonal sherbet
Up to Around 20% Off — Early Bird Tickets Available
Early bird tickets are available for all three sets at approximately 20% off regular prices:
- Beer Party Set: Regular ¥8,000 → Early Bird ¥6,500
- Marugoto Chiba Gourmet Set: Regular ¥11,000 → Early Bird ¥9,000
- Wagyu BBQ Set: Regular ¥17,000 → Early Bird ¥14,000
Early bird tickets are available from June 8 (Mon) through July 17 (Fri) only.
Event Details
Hotel New Otani Makuhari — Garden Restaurant "Shell the Garden"
https://www.newotani.co.jp/makuhari/restaurant/shell-the-garden/
Period: July 18 (Sat) through September 22 (Tue/holiday), 2026
- September weekdays: Dinner only; lunch available on weekends and holidays
- In case of rain, held at a covered special venue on the premises
- May be canceled in case of severe weather
Hours:
- Lunch: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Dinner: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Venue: Garden Restaurant "Shell the Garden"
Prices (per person, including food, free-flow drinks for 120 minutes, taxes, and service charge):
- Beer Party Set: ¥8,000
- Marugoto Chiba Gourmet Set: ¥11,000
- Wagyu BBQ Set: ¥17,000 (dinner only)
Reservations required by 5:00 PM the day before. Menu items are subject to change. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.
Reservations: Tel: 043-299-1620 (Restaurant reservations, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM)
