Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection Launches Matcha and Ganache "Layered Parfait" Inspired by Tea Room's Round Window

Bar & Lounge "Whisk" on the 16th floor of Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection (Minato-ku, Kaigan 1-10-30) will offer a limited-edition Matcha and Ganache Layered Parfait from April 1 (Wednesday) to June 30 (Tuesday), 2026. The dessert combines the deep bitterness of matcha with the bittersweet richness of chocolate, layered together in a single glass.

Mesm Tokyo changes the theme of its layered parfait each season. This edition takes inspiration from the soft light filtering through shoji screens in a traditional tea room and the quiet, scene-framing quality of a round window (en-mado). A round cocoa cookie sits at the top of the glass to evoke that circular window, while white chocolate with a delicate lattice pattern reminiscent of shoji woodwork adds to the visual theme. The layers shift in character as you eat through them — matcha jelly, whisky ganache with a lingering aromatic finish, and matcha panna cotta with a whole strawberry inside — ultimately delivering a satisfying depth of matcha and chocolate flavor.

Cocoa cookies, white chocolate with a fine lattice design, and fragrant kinako grissini are scattered throughout the dessert, blending Japanese and Western elements and adding textural contrast at every turn. A side serving of kuromitsu (black sugar syrup) and matcha sauce lets guests adjust the flavor as they like. The parfait pairs well with the view of the lush greenery of Hamarikyu Gardens visible from the lounge during the spring season.

Matcha and Ganache "Layered Parfait" — Layer by Layer

● Top: Rich Matcha Ice Cream and "Round Window" Decoration

A round cocoa cookie inspired by the tea room's en-mado sits at the top of the glass, accompanied by white chocolate with a fine lattice pattern evoking shoji screens. Crunchy crumble adds a light texture, while rich matcha ice cream fills the top of the glass. A kinako-flavored grissini shaped to resemble a chasen (tea whisk) adds a toasty note and extra crunch.

● Layer 1: Matcha Jelly

Matcha jelly set with agar delivers a gentle mouthfeel with the natural bitterness of matcha coming through clearly. Best enjoyed alongside the sponge crumble.

● Layer 2: Whisky Ganache

A whisky ganache where sweetness and bitterness meld together, releasing the fragrance of whisky with every bite. Whisky-soaked azuki beans are tucked inside, creating a pleasant harmony between Japanese flavors and the richness of chocolate.

● Layer 3: Matcha Panna Cotta

A silky matcha panna cotta with a whole strawberry inside. The fruit's fresh sweetness and tartness provide a bright counterpoint to the bitterness of the matcha.

● Layers 4 and 5: Matcha Sponge & Matcha Ganache

The bottom layers are matcha sponge and matcha ganache, so the aroma of matcha and the bitterness of dark chocolate linger right to the last bite. The deeper you go, the more layered the flavor becomes.

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About Whisk / 16F Bar & Lounge

Whisk is a bar and lounge themed around an artist's atelier, offering conceptual original mixology cocktails inspired by paintings, house-made sweets, and light bites. True to its name — "whisk" meaning to blend — it is a space where tradition and innovation, stimulation and elegance, stillness and movement come together through creative cocktails and mocktails crafted by a mixologist. During the day it feels like a relaxed waterfront café with a sweeping view of Tokyo's bay area; at night it transforms into a bar lounge where guests can enjoy the glittering night view alongside live music and art performances.

Hours: Weekdays 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Last order 11:00 PM) / Weekends & Holidays 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Last order 11:00 PM)

Seating: 56 seats