The Lounge & Dining "SORAE" on the 2nd floor of Kichijoji Excel Hotel Tokyu (Musashino City, Tokyo) is hosting a limited-time "Lemon Afternoon Tea" from June 1 (Monday) to August 31 (Monday), 2026. The summer-exclusive menu draws on lemon's bright fragrance and pleasant tartness to create a refreshing seasonal teatime experience.
Sweets
The sweet selection showcases lemon in a variety of forms, each offering a different flavor and texture. Highlights include a verrines layering mango passion jelly, panna cotta, and aloe lemon jelly for a visually fresh and cooling effect; a tarte citron with a pleasingly sharp tartness; an opera-style lemon cake combining lemon buttercream and rich chocolate; a lemon vanilla mousse with a gentle sweetness and smooth finish; and a lemon cream cookie sandwich with a light, airy bite. The lineup is designed to carry guests through a range of lemon expressions while retaining the depth of hotel-made craftsmanship.
Savory
The savory selection complements the lemon-forward sweets with lighter, summery bites. The lineup includes spiced hummus with chickpeas and prosciutto, a chilled corn soup, a smoked salmon and avocado tart, a cold beef canapé with tangy rémoulade sauce, and an egg sandwich.
Welcome Drink and Tea
The session opens with a sparkling lemon tea as the welcome drink, its fizz and clean finish setting the mood for the afternoon. All teas on the menu use leaves sourced from Tea Market G.Clef, a specialty tea shop with deep roots in Kichijoji, adding a local touch to the hotel experience.
The afternoon tea is served in SORAE's open atrium dining space, offering a comfortable, airy setting for a summer teatime.
Menu
Upper Tier: Tarte Citron, Lemon Verrines
Middle Tier: Lemon Vanilla Mousse, Lemon Cream Cookie Sandwich, Opera-style Lemon Cake
Lower Tier: Smoked Salmon and Avocado Tart, Cold Beef Canapé with Rémoulade Sauce, Egg Sandwich
Sides: Cold Corn Soup, Hummus with Chickpeas and Prosciutto
Welcome Drink: Sparkling Lemon Tea
Scones: Plain Scone, Tea Scone, Clotted Cream, Mixed Berry Jam
Beverages: Darjeeling, Assam, Jasmine, Earl Grey, Classic Chai, Darjeeling Earl Grey Blend Tea, Rooibos Classic, Lemon Garden, Organic Forest Coffee, Café Latte, Espresso, and more (all using Tea Market G.Clef tea leaves; refills and exchanges available)
Details
Venue: Lounge & Dining "SORAE," 2F, Kichijoji Excel Hotel Tokyu
Period: June 1, 2026 (Monday) to August 31, 2026 (Monday)
Hours:
- 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (LO 5:00 PM), 2-hour seating — Weekdays: up to 15 servings/day; Weekends & Holidays: up to 20 servings/day
- Weekday evenings (excluding Wednesdays): 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (LO 8:30 PM), 2-hour seating — up to 6 servings/day
Price: ¥6,000 per person (includes 12% service charge and 10% consumption tax)
Reservations: Required
Please notify staff of any food allergies in advance. Menu is subject to change based on ingredient availability. Prices are tax and service charge inclusive. Alcohol will not be served to guests under 20 years of age or to those who are driving.
