The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo (located at Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku; General Manager: Xavi Gonzalez) is launching a comprehensive spring promotion featuring seasonal fruits and cherry blossoms. The collection includes new menu items at The Lobby Lounge on the 45th floor, special afternoon tea at Hinokizaka Teppanyaki, and spring cocktails at The Bar.
Starting February 2026, The Lobby Lounge will offer a limited-time Seasonal Market Menu featuring carefully selected strawberries. From March 2nd (Monday), a new Strawberry Parfait will make its debut, showcasing the season's arrival through vibrant presentation.
Additionally, Japanese restaurant Hinokizaka Teppanyaki will present a unique Teppanyaki Afternoon Tea combining expert teppanyaki techniques with premium tea pairings, available every Sunday starting March 1st. The Bar will feature a Spring Cocktail Collection with four original cocktails from March 1st (Sunday) through April 30th (Thursday), along with special brunch offerings to celebrate the new season.
Located near the "Spring Promenade" with approximately 100 cherry trees, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo offers an urban oasis where guests can enjoy an elegant spring experience away from daily routines.
Spring Menu Highlights
Strawberry Parfait
The hotel's new Strawberry Parfait celebrates the peak season for strawberries with a completely gluten-free construction. The dessert layers frozen-cut strawberries with rich confiture at the base, highlighting carefully selected premium berries. Rice flour sponge, caramelized hazelnuts, and white chocolate crumble create textural contrast, while light Chantilly cream, strawberry sorbet, and egg yolk-free Jersey milk ice cream complement the fresh fruit. The result is a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures.
- Location: The Lobby Lounge (45th Floor)
- Period: March 2, 2026 (Monday) through late April (subject to strawberry availability)
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM L.O., Friday-Saturday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM L.O.
- Price: ¥4,500
Seasonal Market Menu
Deputy Executive Chef Takuji Nakano presents the Seasonal Market Menu, which highlights different ingredients every two months. This spring features "Amarin" brand strawberries from Kato Farm. These berries are harvested using a proprietary "Amadori" technique that determines the optimal ripeness moment, resulting in rich sweetness, fragrant aroma, and clean aftertaste. The menu showcases diverse dishes that enhance the strawberries' aromatic qualities and delicate sweetness.
- Location: The Lobby Lounge (45th Floor)
- Period: February 5, 2026 (Thursday) through April (subject to strawberry availability)
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM L.O., Friday-Saturday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM L.O.
- Menu Items:
- Amarin and Bread (¥2,800) - Handmade confiture, butter, and Chef Endo's mini pain de campagne
- Amarin Bonbon (Strawberry Candy) (¥2,800) - Lemon paste, pistachio
- Amarin and Fruit Tomato Composition (¥3,800) - Basil blanc mange, Wagyu bresaola
Sakura Brunch - Tomato Fair
A special brunch celebrating seasonal tomatoes features eight colorful appetizers as the opening act. Tomatoes from Misu Tomato Farm in Funabashi, Chiba are grown with minimal pesticides, showcasing harmonious sweetness and acidity. The four-course menu includes a tomato-focused appetizer, followed by a second course, main dish, and dessert, concluding with coffee or tea for a refined finale.
The second course "Eggs Benedict" features brioche topped with poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and squid umami, creating a sophisticated interplay of individual ingredients.
- Location: Towers (45th Floor)
- Period: March 1 through April 5, 2026 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only)
- Hours: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- Price: ¥9,500 (food only), ¥11,000 (with one drink)
- Menu: Four-course menu - Eight tomato appetizers, second course, main dish, dessert, coffee or tea
- Reservations: https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/ritzcarlton-tokyo-towers/reserve?menu_lists=695dfb81c7a3b1e06df16a8a
Unique Dining at Hinokizaka
Teppanyaki Afternoon Tea
A one-of-a-kind afternoon tea experience combines masterful teppanyaki techniques with rare premium teas at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo's Japanese restaurant Hinokizaka Teppanyaki. The seven-course menu evokes the atmosphere of a tea kaiseki ceremony, featuring appetizers, fish dishes, bite-sized hamburgers, and seasonal strawberry desserts that capture spring's essence. Spring vegetables' subtle bitterness harmonizes with tea aromas in this cherry blossom-themed experience that engages all five senses.
Beverage selections include seven varieties of carefully chosen Japanese teas, such as "Hojicha Sparkling" and light "Sencha." This luxurious experience offers a moment to escape urban hustle and immerse in the intersection of tradition and innovation through exceptional pairings.
- Period: March 1 (Sunday) through April 26, 2026 (Sunday), every Sunday
- Hours: 2:00 PM start (synchronized start, 2-hour duration)
- Price: ¥13,500 (tax and service included)
- Online Reservations: https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/ritzcarlton-tokyo-hinokizaka/reserve?menu_items=68d62aed5740a837a9a46e67
- Note: Maximum 10 guests per session
The Bar's Seasonal Offerings
Spring Cocktail Collection
The Bar, offering panoramic views from the 45th floor and live performances on the water stage, presents four cocktails crafted with Suntory's craft spirits ROKU and HAKU. The drinks capture spring scenery, celebrating cherry blossom fragrance and fresh greenery.
These artistic libations showcase ROKU gin's six Japanese botanicals creating delicate depth, while HAKU vodka made from 100% domestic rice adds smooth sweetness and premium texture. The cocktails beautifully harmonize with spring ingredients, featuring Japanese characteristics that layer together magnificently.
- Period: March 1 (Sunday) through April 30, 2026 (Thursday)
- Location: The Bar (45th Floor)
- Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM (L.O. Food 10:00 PM / Drinks 11:00 PM)
- Friday & Pre-holidays: 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM (L.O. Food 10:00 PM / Drinks 11:30 PM)
- Saturday: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM (L.O. Food 10:00 PM / Drinks 11:30 PM)
- Sunday: 12:00 PM to 11:30 PM (L.O. Food 10:00 PM / Drinks 11:00 PM)
- Price: ¥3,600 each
Bartender Takeover
The "Bartender Takeover" series at The Bar, ongoing since 2022, invites world-leading guest bartenders to deliver one-night-only experiences featuring exceptional technique and creativity alongside Tokyo's spectacular views. This edition welcomes renowned global bartender Nico de Soto, who will present four original cocktails featuring "Iichiko" as the base spirit.
- Date: April 2, 2026 (Thursday)
- Location: The Bar (45th Floor)
- Hours: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Price: ¥3,700 each
About Nico de Soto
Nico de Soto is a world-renowned bartender who has visited 110 countries and worked in 55. Originally from Paris, he began his bartending career in 2005 and gained experience at prestigious bars in Paris, Melbourne, New York, and London. His New York bar "Mace," opened in 2015, was selected for "World's 50 Best Bars" four consecutive years and earned global recognition alongside Paris's "Danico."
Recent ventures include opening "Daroco" and "Wacky Wombat" in London's Soho. With numerous awards, he was ranked 30th in Drinks International magazine's "Most Influential People in the Industry" in 2024. Known for innovative cocktails inspired by travel and cuisine, he has also launched proprietary pandan liqueur "KOTA Pandan Liqueur," developed bar tools with Cocktail Kingdom, and co-founded Miracle Cocktails pop-ups.
All prices include service charges and taxes.
About The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is located in Roppongi, Tokyo's entertainment and business hub. Occupying the top nine floors of Midtown Tower, Japan's tallest building, the hotel's restaurants, spa, club lounge, and guest rooms offer 360-degree panoramic views. Of 245 guest rooms, 40 are suites, and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Tokyo provides the ultimate in relaxation.
Dining venues include seven establishments: Japanese restaurant "Hinokizaka" (offering kaiseki, sushi, tempura, and teppanyaki), French gastronomy "Héritage by Kei Kobayashi," bistronomy "Towers," chocolate & pastries "La Boutique," "The Ritz-Carlton Café & Deli," The Lobby Lounge, and The Bar. The hotel also features meeting and event banquet facilities, plus a wedding chapel.
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