Best Bridal Co., Ltd. is serving a bear-themed afternoon tea built around autumn's peak fruits at two of its restaurants: Ristorante Mangiare Wateredge YOKOHAMA in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Omiya Rikyu Cafe & Restaurant Shikitei in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. The "Muscat and Bear Autumn Afternoon Tea" (from ¥4,580, price and plan vary by location) is available for a limited time from September 15 to November 16, 2026.
A Lineup of Bear-Themed Sweets Packed With Autumn's Peak Flavors
The stand's sweets make generous use of seasonal fruit, starting with a glass dessert loaded with juicy muscat grapes. "Cassis Pistache" pairs tart cassis with fragrant pistachio, while a smooth-melting mousse captures the rich aroma and elegant sweetness of pear.
A crunchy chocolate treat shaped like a bear and a bear-shaped cookie sandwich, filled with rich cream and a hidden layer of tart cassis sauce, round out the cute-themed sweets. A juicy "Grape Tart" and a "Mont Blanc Tart" made with fragrant French chestnuts let guests compare two of autumn's signature flavors side by side.
Chef's Specialty Savories With a Variety of Flavors
The savory tier offers three items: a satisfying croissant sandwich packed with carefully selected fillings between buttery, flaky pastry; a refreshing pickle of seasonal vegetables that cleanses the palate between sweets; and a mellow cold soup that draws out the gentle sweetness and rich depth of sweet potato.
Optional Parfait and "Sleeping Bear" Mousse
The "Shine Muscat and Earl Grey Deluxe Parfait" combines juicy, richly sweet Shine Muscat grapes with fragrant Earl Grey tea for a layered gradient of aroma and flavor. The rich mascarpone and Earl Grey cream in the first bite give way to sorbet, crumble, and three kinds of jelly, offering a range of textures and tastes throughout.
The "Sleeping Bear Mousse" hides tart-sweet orange confiture inside an elegant mascarpone mousse, topped with a rich chestnut Mont Blanc cream styled as a blanket over a dozing bear — a dessert that lets guests indulge in autumn's flavors.
Muscat and Bear Autumn Afternoon Tea Menu
Sweets: Bear Crunch / Muscat Verrine / Cassis Pistache / Grape Tart / French Chestnut Mont Blanc Tart / Pear Mousse / Bear Cookie Sandwich
Savories: Croissant Sandwich / Seasonal Vegetable Pickles / Sweet Potato Cold Soup
Scones: Plain / Black Tea, served with a pear jam condiment
Drinks: Free-flow of Mariage Frères tea and herbal tea, coffee, and soft drinks
Options:
- Shine Muscat and Earl Grey Deluxe Parfait: from ¥2,740
- Shine Muscat and Earl Grey Deluxe Mini Parfait: from ¥1,044
- Sleeping Bear Mousse: from ¥1,636
- Floating Bear Caramel Latte Float: from ¥1,043
*All options besides the regular-size parfait can be ordered as part of an afternoon tea set.
*Prices vary by location; the prices above are listed at the Omiya location.
Ristorante Mangiare Wateredge YOKOHAMA
Period: September 15 (Tue) to November 15 (Sun), 2026 (reservation required)
Price: From ¥5,300 (consumption tax and 15% service charge included)
Address: 3F Yokohama Art Grace Portside Villa, 1-4 Ono-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0055
Access: 7-minute walk from Exit A (north-east) of JR Yokohama Station
Closed: Mondays (except public holidays), plus other irregular closures
Phone: 045-440-6881
Reservations: https://www.bestbridal.co.jp/restaurant/special/detail-22837/
Omiya Rikyu Cafe & Restaurant Shikitei
Period: September 16 (Wed) to November 16 (Mon), 2026 (reservation required)
Price: From ¥4,580 (consumption tax included, 15% service charge separate)
Address: 3F Art Grace Omiya Rikyu, 1-816-7 Uetake-cho, Kita-ku, Saitama City, Saitama 331-0813
Access: 9-minute walk from JR Toro Station
Closed: Tuesdays (except public holidays), New Year holidays
Phone: 048-662-5551
Reservations: https://www.bestbridal.co.jp/restaurant/special/detail-22771/
*Photos are for illustration purposes only.
