JAM17 DINING & BAR Introduces Cherry Blossom-Themed Spring Menu GROOVEN SPRING in Shinjuku

Published: February 19, 2026
JAM17 DINING & BAR Introduces Cherry Blossom-Themed Spring Menu GROOVEN SPRING in Shinjuku

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo, presents a special spring menu at JAM17 DINING & BAR, located on the 17th floor of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower. The seasonal offering, titled "GROOVEN SPRING," launches on March 1, 2026, bringing cherry blossom-themed dishes and drinks to celebrate the arrival of spring.

Details

Cherry blossom decoration from 2025

JAM17 DINING features desserts inspired by blooming cherry blossom trees and sakura-filled parfaits. The restaurant's signature gas-fired stone oven prepares seasonal Japanese ingredients including meat and fish dishes with spring aromas and vibrant colors. Popular mocktails also receive a spring refresh with flavors evoking spring haze and forest buds.

JAM17 BAR offers two seasonal cocktails incorporating cherry blossom elements, while JAM17 GELATERIA presents sakura anpan, donuts with a hint of cherry blossom fragrance, and financiers.

Starting March 6, the entire hotel will be adorned with fresh cherry blossoms throughout. The spring season brings more opportunities for gatherings, making JAM17 DINING & BAR an ideal venue to enjoy cherry blossom season in a relaxed atmosphere.

JAM17 DINING

Food Menu Period: March 1 to April 30, 2026

Operating Hours:

  • Lunch: 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM (L.O. 1:30 PM)
  • Dinner: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM (L.O. 9:00 PM)

Reservations/Course Details

Menu Highlights

Stone Oven-Grilled Tochigi Kirifuri Highland Beef Loin

Tochigi Kirifuri Highland Beef

Kirifuri Highland beef from Tochigi Prefecture is raised with carefully selected feed, resulting in well-balanced marbling and tender, deeply flavorful meat. The stone oven's high-temperature, short-duration cooking locks in the meat's natural umami, creating a charred exterior while keeping the inside soft and juicy.

Price: ¥7,300 individual / Available in dinner course

Stone Oven-Grilled Fish of the Day

Stone oven-grilled salmon

Thick cuts of domestic Atlantic salmon are grilled in the 400°C stone oven. The gentle yet intense heat creates crispy, fragrant skin while keeping the flesh plump and juicy. Served with a pink wine sauce (vin blanc sauce) enhanced with cherry blossom powder.

Price: Available in lunch and dinner courses

Seafood Ragù Pasta

Seafood ragù pasta

Fresh shrimp, squid, and octopus are minced and slowly simmered with tomatoes to create a special ragù sauce. The concentrated seafood umami creates a delicate yet rich sauce that generously coats the spaghetti.

Price: Available in lunch and dinner courses

Fennel and Anchovy Potato Gratin

Fennel and anchovy potato gratin

Slightly sweet, aged May Queen potatoes are layered with fennel's gentle bitterness and anchovy's rich umami. Béchamel sauce and cheese envelop the ingredients, creating a harmonious and well-balanced dish that highlights each component's unique character.

Price: Available in dinner course

Burdock Potage

Burdock potage

A smooth and elegant potage showcasing burdock's natural flavor. Five-colored rice crackers evoke spring and can be added to taste, adding textural and colorful variations to the dish.

Price: ¥1,400 individual / Available in lunch and dinner courses

Sweet Shrimp Tartare

Sweet shrimp tartare

Sweet shrimp paired with avocado and tomato in a tartare preparation. The shrimp's natural sweetness and melting texture are pleasantly accented by refreshing citrus acidity. Garnished with cherry blossoms, olive oil pearls, and herbs for a vibrant spring presentation.

Price: Available in lunch and dinner courses

Red Tuna Carpaccio with Bamboo Charcoal Tuile

Red tuna carpaccio

Spring red tuna carpaccio highlighting the lean meat's umami, served with masco. Paired with bamboo charcoal tuile and scattered with bottarga and olive oil pearls. The contrasting textures and spring-like elegance make this a standout dish.

Price: ¥2,600 individual / Available in dinner course

Cherry Blossom Vacherin with Strawberries

Cherry blossom vacherin

Lightly baked meringue layered with cream infused with tonka bean's sweet, spicy aroma, combined with strawberries and cherry blossom ice cream. The sauce features strawberries and cherry blossoms with refreshing lime acidity. The finishing touch is a cherry tree crafted from cotton candy and cookie dough, expressing the spring landscape through taste and visuals.

Price: ¥1,800 individual / Available in lunch and dinner courses

Spring Cherry Blossom Parfait

Cherry blossom parfait

A parfait capturing spring's arrival, filled with cherry blossom elements. Cherry compote and cherry blossom jelly layer with lightly cherry-flavored crushed crêpe and rice crispies. Cherry and strawberry ice cream, chantilly cream, and meringue melt together gently. Finished with a cookie sandwich filled with cherry blossom ganache. Cherry syrup can be added to taste, allowing you to savor cherry blossom flavors until the last bite.

Price: ¥1,800 individual

Seasonal Cocktail

Period: March 1 to June 30, 2026

Hours: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM

Price: ¥1,500

JAM's Gin Tonic

JAM's Gin Tonic - Spring Session

Gin infused with lemongrass and accented with elderflower creates a refreshing drink that captures the breath of spring.

Mocktails

Period: April 1 to May 31, 2026

Hours: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM

Price: ¥1,300 each

Spring mocktails

Spring Haze Sparkling

Soft colors and gentle bubbles express the light haze that appears in the spring sky.

Forest Dew

A drink reflecting the quietness of laurel forests. Based on green tea and botanical water, the deep greenery and pure natural blessings of perilla and Japanese pepper refresh body and mind.

JAM17 BAR

Period: March 1 to April 30, 2026

Hours: 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (L.O. 1:00 AM)

Price: ¥2,000 each

Heartful Paloma

Heartful Paloma

Inspired by Italy's dove-shaped Easter bread, this spring-themed twist on the cocktail "Paloma" (meaning dove) uses seasonal ingredients including cherry blossom, grapefruit, tequila, yuzu-flavored vodka, and blood orange to express spring's arrival.

Sakura Drop

Sakura Drop detail

Sakura Drop

Based on ROKU GIN, which uses cherry blossoms and bark as botanicals, combined with spring flowers including plum and peach. The refreshing flavor and green and chocolate flower patterns floating on the surface create soft colors and flavors that evoke the warming season.

JAM17 GELATERIA

Sales Period: March 1 to mid-April 2026 (planned)

Sakura anpan

Sakura Anpan - ¥300

Sakura-flavored sweet bean paste wrapped in soft, low-sweetness pain au lait dough. Salted cherry blossom petals provide an accent.

Sakura donut

Sakura Donut - ¥300

Dough subtly infused with cherry blossom fragrance, decorated with white chocolate. A charming cherry blossom donut reflecting spring scenery.

Sakura financier

Sakura Financier - ¥380

Brown butter's rich aroma layered with cherry blossom's gentle flavor. Moist texture and spring-like elegant sweetness make this financier special.

Starting April 1, 2026, JAM17 DINING & BAR will implement menu name changes and price revisions for improved quality and enhanced service offerings.

*Prices listed are effective at menu launch.

Venue Information

JAM17 DINING

JAM17 DINING interior

A dining space filled with GROOVE where an open kitchen creates live performance energy that stimulates all five senses. The centerpiece stone oven features gentle yet powerful heat. The menu incorporates Miura vegetables delivered fresh from local sources, along with regional seasonal ingredients from around the Kanto area, creating dishes that seal in flavor through stone oven cooking.

Hours: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM (L.O. 9:00 PM)

Seating: 132 seats (including private room for up to 15 guests)

JAM17 BAR

JAM17 BAR interior

A bar where guests can relax with art and entertainment echoing Shinjuku-Kabukicho's history. Music, light, and rooftop ambiance create an exhilarating atmosphere that stimulates cocktail enthusiasts' sensibilities.

Hours: 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (L.O. 1:00 AM)

Seating: 11 seats + standing area

JAM17 GELATERIA

JAM17 GELATERIA

A gelato shop offering high-quality, colorful gelato that captures fresh ingredients' deliciousness, enjoyed ethically. A social gathering space at the entrance to the sub-metropolitan skyscraper area.

Hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Seating: Takeout only

Reservations & Inquiries: 03-6233-8217

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*Photos are for illustrative purposes.

*Menu items may change based on ingredient availability.

*Prices include 13% service charge and 10% consumption tax. Takeout items include 8% consumption tax.

*Operating hours and information are subject to change.