At Shangri-La Tokyo (Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; General Manager: Matthias Sutter), the Lounge & Bar "The Lobby Lounge" will serve a "Christmas Afternoon Tea" from December 1 (Tuesday). Fitting for the sparkling holiday season, the menu pairs colorful sweets inspired by Christmas scenes with rich savories reminiscent of a winter feast.
Sweets
Five sweets express the joy of Christmas through playful motifs.
The Strawberry Mousse Maple Cake stands out for its vivid red, reminiscent of a Santa Claus hat. Fragrant maple cake is paired with smooth strawberry mousse and a sweet-tart strawberry and raspberry confiture. The "Madonna" Mandarin Orange White Chocolate Cream is a parfait-style dessert that layers the juicy flavor of Madonna mandarin oranges in a glass with refreshing yuzu jelly, praline, and chocolate, topped with piped white chocolate cream. The reindeer-shaped Cinnamon Macaron combines a chocolate macaron with cinnamon buttercream and semi-dried fruit, finished to taste like fresh stollen. Adding a gentle, Japanese touch, the Matcha Roll Cake is decorated with chocolate snowflakes and uses matcha red bean paste, matcha jelly, and a cream of azuki and black beans to represent a Christmas tree. The Babka weaves chocolate cream and caramelized walnuts into a fragrant baked dough, offering a crisp texture and rich aroma.
Savories
Five savories make generous use of quality ingredients.
The tea time opens with a warm Clam Chowder that concentrates the umami of seafood, a comforting start for the colder season. The Truffle-Scented Cauliflower Mousse with Beet Consommé, Brandade, and Cured Ham Chip layers a smooth cauliflower mousse scented with truffle with brandade and the savoriness of cured ham, creating flavors that unfold in several layers. The Red Snow Crab and Caviar Christmas Wreath pairs the delicate sweetness of red snow crab with caviar in a dish styled after a Christmas wreath, colorfully finished with red-core radish pickles and zucchini shaped like holly. The Foie Gras and Dried Fruit Croissant Sandwich, decorated with a candied red cherry, sandwiches coffee-flavored foie gras and dried fruit in a croissant, layering fruity sweetness and the gentle bitterness of coffee over a rich flavor. The Roast Beef and Saint André Sandwich combines moist roast beef with rich Saint André and is dressed up to resemble a Christmas present.
Scones
Three scones are offered: the Classic, the Pistachio with orange confit and white chocolate tucked inside, and the Cherry & Chocolate, which combines dried cherries with bittersweet cacao nibs. They are served with lemon cream and clotted cream, plus a choice of one jam or honey from four options: strawberry, blueberry, yuzu marmalade, or Japanese honeybee honey.
Pass Around and Souvenir
The free-refill "Pass Around" service brings a Strawberry Tart accented with the refreshing tartness of rhubarb. Guests also receive a Shangri-La Bear cookie dressed as Santa Claus as a souvenir, so the afterglow of tea time can be enjoyed at home.
Each dish reflects the warmth of winter, setting the stage for an elegant afternoon with someone special at Christmas.
Christmas Afternoon Tea Details
Period: December 1 (Tuesday) – December 26 (Saturday), 2026
Hours:
- Weekdays: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Venue: The Lobby Lounge (28th Floor), Lounge & Bar, Shangri-La Tokyo
Price: ¥9,680 per person
Menu:
- Sweets (5 varieties): Strawberry Mousse Maple Cake, "Madonna" Mandarin Orange White Chocolate Cream, Cinnamon Macaron, Matcha Roll Cake, Babka
- Savories (5 varieties): Truffle-Scented Cauliflower Mousse with Beet Consommé, Brandade, and Cured Ham Chip; Red Snow Crab and Caviar Christmas Wreath; Foie Gras and Dried Fruit Croissant Sandwich; Roast Beef and Saint André Sandwich; Clam Chowder
- Scones: Classic, Pistachio, Cherry & Chocolate, served with lemon cream, clotted cream, and one jam of your choice (strawberry, blueberry, yuzu marmalade, or Japanese honeybee honey)
- Pass Around: Strawberry Tart
- Souvenir: Shangri-La Bear cookie
- Drinks
Prices are tax included; a 15% service charge is added separately.
Menu content and prices are subject to change without notice depending on availability. Images are for illustrative purposes.
Reservations and inquiries: Tel: 03-6739-7877 / Email: lobbylounge.slty@shangri-la.com
