Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo's District restaurant is introducing a limited-time autumn afternoon tea packed with seasonal ingredients — purple sweet potato mont blanc, Japanese chestnut, pumpkin, and apple among them. Served from September 15 (Tuesday) to October 31 (Saturday), 2026, the collection is themed "Fall in Love, Fall in Flavor."
Purple sweet potato, Japanese chestnut, ripe pumpkin, pear, and apple take center stage as they come into season. Inspired by the "realistic sweets" trend popular overseas, the desserts pair playful, eye-catching designs with the natural flavor of each ingredient, layering autumn's harvest together with the gradual blossoming of a budding romance.
The savory course leans into a rich, truffle-scented dish and French fries topped generously with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, themed around a date scene after love has blossomed.
The Premium Plan includes the "Koimusubi Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc," layered generously with soft purple sweet potato, along with a glass of champagne or non-alcoholic champagne for a slightly more grown-up touch.
Sweets
10 Minutes Before the Date Mushroom
A multi-layered opera cake of ganache and butter cream, coated in chocolate and layered with vanilla mousse. Beneath its simple appearance lies a complex, layered flavor — expressing the fluttering feeling of checking your reflection again and again, ten minutes before a date.
Meet Cute: Ruby Apple
Overseas, "meet cute" refers to a fateful encounter where romance begins. A sauce combining fresh apple compote and green apple purée sits at the center, wrapped in a green apple mousse with textured fruit pieces, all coated in red chocolate.
Pear-fect Match
A playful play on words combining pear and "perfect match." Semi-dried apricot and pear jelly sit at the center, wrapped in smooth pear mousse — a pairing that's a true "Perfect Match."
Orange First Kiss
A rich white chocolate and orange mousse encases fresh orange segments and sweetly simmered marmalade. The sweet-tart, refreshing flavor is like an unforgettable first kiss.
Shy Pumpkin
A rare cheese mousse showcasing pumpkin's gentle sweetness, paired with a fragrant hazelnut base. It's meant to evoke the bashful smile that appears as a romance deepens.
Chestnut in Love
A smooth mousse made with plenty of Japanese chestnut paste hides a whole chestnut inside. The rich sweetness and elegant aroma unique to Japanese chestnuts evoke the happy afterglow of a blossoming romance.
Story Behind: The Mushroom's Secret
A flavor you might not notice at first glance — crisp, smooth, and creamy. The layered textures of this mushroom-shaped dessert echo a small secret quietly prepared for date day.
Savories
Brunch Date? Salmon Mi-Cuit – Blini – Sour Cream – Ikura
"Want to grab brunch?" A special date that begins with a single message. Tender salmon mi-cuit paired with blini, sour cream, and salmon roe — a dish that lifts the spirits.
Let's Share! French Fries With Freshly Shaved Parmesan
"Let's share!" Crisp fried potatoes topped generously with fragrant Parmesan cheese — a dish that's hard to resist reaching for.
One More Bite! Arancini – Mushroom Sauce
"Just one more bite!" Arancini with a crisp exterior and molten interior, served with a rich mushroom sauce — a flavor that keeps you coming back for more.
Made It Home? Bruschetta – Baba Ganoush – Yuzu Kosho Chimichurri – Prosciutto – Truffle
"Did you make it home okay?" A caring message sent at the end of a date. Toasted bruschetta layered with baba ganoush, yuzu kosho chimichurri, prosciutto, and truffle, its rich aroma lingering pleasantly, just like the afterglow of a date.
Premium Plan Exclusive
Koimusubi Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc
Beneath a cream that showcases purple sweet potato's gentle natural sweetness lies a generous filling of chewy gyuhi (a mochi-like dough) and chestnuts. Its many layers represent two people's feelings coming together as love blossoms — a lucky-charm-like dessert exclusive to the Premium Plan.
Cheers to Love: Champagne or Non-Alcoholic Champagne
A toast to celebrate the moment love blossoms. Enjoy a glass of champagne or non-alcoholic champagne, savoring a happy moment amid sparkling bubbles and the afterglow of a love story — a drink exclusive to the Premium Plan.
Plans & Pricing
- Premium Plan: ¥9,800 weekdays / ¥10,600 weekends and holidays
- 6:00 PM Hi-Tea Plan: ¥12,600 weekdays / ¥13,400 weekends
- Standard Plan: ¥7,000 weekdays / ¥7,800 weekends and holidays
- All prices include tax; service charge is separate.
- Includes 6 types of sweets, 4 types of savories, and free-flow coffee and tea.
- The Premium Plan additionally includes the Koimusubi Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc and Cheers to Love.
Event Details
- Period: September 15 (Tuesday) to October 31 (Saturday), 2026
- Afternoon Tea: 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry 3:00 PM)
- Hi-Tea: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Duration: 120 minutes per seating
- Reservation: Advance booking required (by 4:00 PM the day before)
- Location: District – Brasserie, Bar, Lounge (Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, 2F)
- Telephone: 03-6258-1414
- Details: https://www.kimptonshinjuku.com/jp/dining/district/afternoon-tea/
- Reservations: https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/district-tokyo/reserve?menu_lists=6a4f8530849cf62fb79c1190
About District – Brasserie, Bar, Lounge
District is a modern brasserie where Shinjuku's energy meets Manhattan sophistication, offering freedom without boundaries. Set just past Shinjuku's bustle, the restaurant expresses Manhattan's spirit through Tokyo's seasonal flavors. Going beyond traditional hotel dining, it caters to trend-conscious guests with New York-style grilled dishes and seafood, creative vegetarian options, and artistic desserts, all delivered in a versatile space with attentive service.
About Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo opened on October 2, 2020, as the first Japanese property from IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury lifestyle brand. Drawing inspiration from New York's art scene, the hotel features installations, pop-up stores, and locally beloved restaurants, offering a luxury lifestyle experience where something new is always happening.
The hotel provides signature Kimpton hospitality including the "Evening Social Hour" featuring wine and canapés with hotel staff, "Morning Kickstart" beverage service to begin the day, yoga classes on upper floors (advance reservation required), and pet-friendly accommodations.
For more information, visit https://www.kimptonshinjuku.com/jp/
