The Ritz-Carlton Osaka is joining the "Candy Dream" campaign — a collaboration between Marriott Bonvoy and global girl group Twice — offering a special afternoon tea buffet at its first-floor Italian restaurant, Splendido. The buffet runs from June 25, 2026 through August 31, 2026, as part of a broader initiative taking place across six Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Japan, with a concept room also available at W Osaka.
Afternoon Buffet "Candy Dream" Twice Afternoon Tea
The concept draws from Twice's philosophy of giving guests two moments of delight — once through visual presentation and again through taste. The theme, "Candy Dream," is inspired by Twice's soft pastel color palette and their iconic light stick, the Candy Bong.
Executive Pastry Chef Frédéric Moreau has created 13 pastel-colored sweet items, while Executive Chef Nobuyuki Aoshima of Splendido contributes 9 savory dishes. The lineup also includes a ruby chocolate fountain that gleams like a jewel, and an original mocktail expressing Twice's pop and playful world.
Among the sweets, Chef Frédéric's personal highlight is the "Pistachio Custard with Passion Fruit Sauce" — a cloud-shaped creation evoking the soft image of Twice. Rich pistachio custard is paired with a refreshing passion fruit sauce for a delightful contrast of flavors. The "Silky Vanilla Rice Cream with Cherry Gelée," modeled on the adorable form of an ice cream, layers smooth vanilla-flavored rice cream with vibrant cherry gelée — both playful in appearance and in taste.
On the savory side, Italian-influenced dishes include a hibiscus-tinted pink risotto layered with the umami of shrimp and the pleasant bitterness of Treviso, a roasted sea bass with a vivid red romesco sauce made from red bell peppers and nuts, and a smooth red paprika panna cotta finished in a charming pastel pink — the "Red Bell Pepper Panna Cotta with Mozzarella Cheese."
For the live dessert, colorful gelées of mango, grenadine, and blue curaçao are layered with coconut sauce and cacao pulp chantilly, decorated with pastel-colored heart-shaped monaka wafers and finished tableside — a tropical and summery creation for both the eyes and the palate.
Instagram Campaign
Guests who enjoy the afternoon buffet can enter an Instagram campaign by following the hotel's official account (@ritzcarlton.osaka) and posting a favorite photo or video with the hashtag #RCOdream. Winners selected by lottery will receive original novelty goods — a tote bag (some including Twice member signatures), a tumbler, or a coaster.
How to Enter:
- Follow the hotel's official Instagram account (@ritzcarlton.osaka)
- Post a photo or video — including at least one image of sweets or savory items from the buffet expressing your own "Candy Dream" world — with the hashtag #RCOdream
Campaign Period: June 25 (Thu) through August 31 (Mon) at 11:59 PM
Winners: Selected by lottery and notified via the hotel's official account DM. Failure to respond within the specified period may result in forfeiture of the prize.
- This campaign is subject to change or cancellation without notice.
- Prize shipping is limited to addresses within Japan.
- This campaign is not sponsored, endorsed, or operated by Instagram and is unaffiliated with Instagram.
Visit Gift
Guests who enjoy the Twice Afternoon Tea during the campaign period will receive an original coaster featuring the campaign's key visual design. Available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Menu Details
Sweets
- Tropical Mango Mousse with Yuzu Citrus Crumble
- Silky Vanilla Rice Cream with Cherry Gelée
- Pistachio Cupcake with Raspberry Cream
- Blueberry Mousse with Green Apple Gelée
- Almond and Peach Pink Heart Cake
- Blood Orange Panna Cotta with Blue Curaçao and Lime Coulis
- Delicate Matcha Chantilly with Almond Sponge Cake
- Smooth Apricot Cream with Mint Gelée
- Peach and Coconut Soft Cake with Strawberry Gelée
- Pistachio Custard with Passion Fruit Sauce
- Mango Sponge Cake with Guava and Strawberry Mousse
- Cheesecake with Raspberry and Mango
Savory
- Red Bell Pepper Panna Cotta with Mozzarella Cheese
- Smoked Salmon and Cassis Mustard Berry Bread Sandwich
- Cool Tomato Velouté with Cucumber Mint Flavor
- Spice-Roasted Pork and Red Cabbage Sweet Pickle Buns
- Creamy Corn and White Sesame Brioche Heart
- Roasted Sea Bass with Romesco Sauce and Lemon Zest
- Honey and Sesame Roasted Chicken
- Tarako Spaghetti with Aonori Genovese
- Hibiscus Risotto with Shrimp and Treviso
Chocolate Fountain
- Ruby Chocolate
Dipping Items
- Rainbow Vanilla Cookie
- Matcha Lollipop
- Pink Rocky Road
- Raspberry Marble Pound Cake
- Strawberry
- Pineapple
- Banana
- Almond Cake
- Freeze-Dried Strawberry
- Sakura Crispy
- White Chocolate Crispy
- Coconut Fine
- Konpeitō (Sugar Candy)
Live Dessert
- Mango Gelée, Coconut Sauce, Cacao Pulp Chantilly
Original Mocktail
- Fancy Pop
Drinks
The Ritz-Carlton Osaka Original Blended Tea, Soft Peach, Coffee, Café Latte, and 9 other varieties
Period: June 25, 2026 (Thu) through August 31, 2026 (Mon)
Hours: 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM (90-minute session / last entry 3:30 PM)
- 2:30 PM to 2:45 PM: Photo time
- 2:45 PM: Buffet starts
Location: Italian Restaurant "Splendido" (1F), The Ritz-Carlton Osaka
Price:
- Weekdays: Adults ¥7,000 / Children ¥3,500
- Weekends & Holidays: Adults ¥7,500 / Children ¥3,750
- Children: ages 6 to 12. Children under school age are free.
Reservations: Phone 06-6343-7020 (Restaurant Reservations) 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Web: https://splendido.ritzcarltonosaka.com/afternoon
All prices include consumption tax and service charge. Photos are for illustrative purposes. Menu is subject to change without notice.
