Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Tea & Cocktail "The Lounge" is hosting the "Pompompurin Collaboration Sweets Buffet – Pompompurin's Warm Hug and Sweet Healing Moment," a collaboration with Sanrio's popular character Pompompurin, from Tuesday, November 3 (a national holiday) to Monday, December 7, 2026. Reservations are currently open, and because the buffet has been so popular, dinner seatings have now been added on two days.
Dinner Buffet Added for Those Who Couldn't Get a Reservation
Many reservations have come in since booking opened in October, and on weekends in particular, many guests have asked to be put on the waiting list. In response, a dinner buffet will be held on just two days: Tuesday, November 3 (a national holiday) and Monday, November 23 (a national holiday). It is a chance for those who can only visit on weekends, or who had given up after finding the dates fully booked, to enjoy the Pompompurin buffet.
Pompompurin, Celebrating Its 30th Anniversary and Ranked No. 1 in the 2026 Sanrio Character Awards, Comes to the Buffet
Pompompurin, beloved since its 1996 debut, ranked first in the "2026 Sanrio Character Awards" for the second year in a row. The pastry chefs of Hotel New Otani have recreated the adorable expressions and world of Pompompurin and friends down to the finest details, with sweets that delight both the eyes and the palate.
Pompompurin and "Tart" Best-Friend Tart
The star of the buffet: a tart of delicate custard cream made with wasanbon sugar, layered with vanilla cream and topped with a three-dimensional Pompompurin face.
Pompompurin's Saint-Marc
Based on the classic French pastry "Saint-Marc," this refined treat pairs the rich flavors of chocolate and vanilla mousse with an illustration of Pompompurin.
"Muffin's" Tiramisu Muffin
A tiramisu-style muffin topped with mascarpone cream, cocoa powder, and marshmallow, inspired by Pompompurin's friend "Muffin" for a cute treat with a grown-up touch.
Pompompurin's Fluffy Strawberry Roll Cake
A luxurious roll cake, perfect for an anniversary, made with a fluffy sponge using Hotel New Otani's specially selected "brown rice eggs" and rolled around strawberry fresh cream.
Pompompurin's Smooth Pudding
A smooth custard pudding made with eggs carefully selected by the hotel's chefs, enjoyable by adults and children alike.
Pompompurin's Strawberry Macaron
A gently flavored macaron filled with strawberry buttercream. Pompompurin's adorable design is also worth a look.
White Chocolate Mousse "Pompompurin and Friends"
A silky mousse finished with white chocolate and coconut, pairing perfectly with the fruit toppings.
"Scone's" Cranberry Scone
A crisp, fluffy cranberry scone with icing shaped like the face of Pompompurin's friend "Scone," giving it a charming expression.
Roast Beef, Hot Pizza, and Other Hearty Dishes Are Served Alongside
Carrot and Salmon Bagel Sandwich
Refreshing Mint Salad
The buffet puts the same care into its savory menu as into its sweets. Juicy roast beef carved right in front of guests and piping hot "Pizza Margherita" baked in-house are on offer, along with a wide variety of original sandwiches lined up, including a dashimaki egg sandwich. The "Carrot and Salmon Bagel Sandwich" pairs fragrant smoked salmon with crunchy carrot, and the "Refreshing Mint Salad" makes a good palate cleanser, giving guests plenty of dishes to alternate with the sweets. The authentic menu is hearty enough to be enjoyed as a full meal.
Design Revealed: One Makuhari-Original Can Badge for Every Guest
Can badges
As an original perk of Hotel New Otani Makuhari, every guest receives one Pompompurin can badge. There are 4 designs in total, and which one you get is a surprise. One of the 4 is a secret hologram version.
Optional Plan: Pompompurin and Friends Help Celebrate Birthdays
Anniversary cake plate image
For a birthday, an anniversary, or a little surprise during the buffet, an optional anniversary cake plate is available, and it makes for great photos. Original acrylic stands decorate the area around the cake, which is a short cake specially made by the chef pâtissier and served with a celebration message plate, delivered right to the table.
[Optional Plan] Pompompurin's Anniversary Cake Plate
- Price: ¥2,500
- Cake size: 8 cm × 8 cm
- Reservations are required and must be made at least 3 days in advance (order through the reservation page).
- A separate service charge will be added.
- The flower arrangement frame and acrylic stands cannot be taken home.
Event Details
Hotel New Otani Makuhari – Tea & Cocktail "The Lounge"
Pompompurin Collaboration Sweets Buffet "Pompompurin's Warm Hug and Sweet Healing Moment"
- Period: November 3 (Tuesday, national holiday) to December 7 (Monday), 2026
- Hours:
- Lunch: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (food service ends), 120-minute seating
- Dinner: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (food service ends), Saturdays, Sundays, and November 3 (Tuesday, national holiday) and November 23 (Monday, national holiday) only
- Location: Tea & Cocktail "The Lounge" (Lobby Level), Hotel New Otani Makuhari
- Prices:
- Adults: ¥8,000 on weekdays, ¥8,800 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
- Elementary school students: ¥4,000 on all days
- Young children (ages 4 and up): ¥3,000 on all days
- Collaboration drinks: ¥1,500 each
- All prices include tax and service charge
- Reservations & Inquiries: Tel: 043-299-1847 (direct line to Tea & Cocktail "The Lounge"), or the official website
All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
