China Shadow, a Chinese restaurant located on the 26th floor of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental (1 minute walk from Shinagawa Station Konan Exit), introduces limited menus from March 5th (Thursday) where guests can luxuriously enjoy the arrival of spring with seasonal strawberries.
The highlight afternoon tea features 7 types of Chinese sweets using spring ingredients, along with a diverse selection of spring savory dishes including steamed shrimp with sakura shrimp sauce and grilled chicken with strawberry mayonnaise. These offerings deliver spring flavors that bring out the appeal of the ingredients, accompanied by quality time.
During this period, guests can fully enjoy the seasonal delights with carefully crafted dim sum and sweets by the dedicated dim sum chef through the selectable dim sum and strawberry sweets menu, plus the cherry blossom-adorned parfait & savory set.
Please enjoy colorful and exciting gourmet moments in an elegant space overlooking Tokyo's panoramic view.
Cherry Blossom Strawberry Chinese Afternoon Tea
Cherry Blossom Strawberry Parfait & Savory
Period: March 5, 2026 (Thursday) to May 6, 2026 (Wednesday)
Location: 26th Floor, Chinese Cuisine "China Shadow"
Dim Sum Lunch "Spring Dim Sum"
Period: March 5, 2026 (Thursday) to June 3, 2026 (Wednesday)
Location: 26th Floor, Chinese Cuisine "China Shadow"
Cherry Blossom Strawberry Chinese Afternoon Tea
The Chinese Afternoon Tea, which receives favorable reviews every year, makes a gorgeous appearance with spring charms enclosed! In addition to savory dishes incorporating seasonal ingredients, guests can enjoy this season's gorgeous sweets such as cherry blossom and lychee jelly and cherry blossom mont blanc tart, as well as diverse flavors combining Chinese techniques including strawberry-flavored Taiwanese castella and strawberry and black sticky rice crepes. These offerings deliver spring flavors that bring out the appeal of the ingredients, accompanied by quality time.
To finish the afternoon tea, please try the half-size mala tang or ankake fried rice (additional order required).
Another charm is the elegant time that begins with the welcome tea "Long Feng Eight Treasure Tea," China Shadow's original Chinese tea carefully selected by Chef Ando with healthy seasonal ingredients.
Please spend a time where your mind gently unwinds with the rich aroma.
Menu Details:
Sweets
- Strawberry and apricot liqueur two-layer pudding
- Strawberry-flavored Taiwanese castella
- Strawberry and black sticky rice crepe
- Cherry blossom amber sugar
- Cherry blossom and lychee jelly
- Almond tofu with cherry blossom sauce, cherry blossom florentine, matcha dango with cherry blossom paste
- Cherry blossom mont blanc tart
Savory
- Steamed shrimp with sakura shrimp sauce
- Amaou strawberry vinegar and Ringo Bijin cherry blossom jelly
- Japanese black beef sirloin Chinese burger
- Shinshu salmon cherry blossom sushi
- Grilled chicken with strawberry mayonnaise
- Soft apple from Tateshina Farm, Shinshu
Optional Menu
(Additional charge: 550 yen each)
- China Shadow special mala tang
- Clay pot baked ankake fried rice
Strawberry Chinese Afternoon Tea
Period: March 5, 2026 (Thursday) to May 6, 2026 (Wednesday)
Price: Chinese Afternoon Tea 7,700 yen / Chinese Evening High Tea 8,800 yen
Time: Chinese Afternoon Tea 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM (L.O. 2:30 PM)
Chinese Evening High Tea 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (L.O.)
*Reservation required by 5:00 PM the day before
Cherry Blossom Strawberry Parfait & Savory
Featuring sweet and sour strawberries wrapped in gentle fragrance as the star, this special spring parfait offers rich textures and flavors that expand with each layer of ingredients including strawberry pudding and cherry blossom jelly. The top is gorgeously finished with cherry leaf florentine decorated with cherry blossom cheese cream and cherry blossom ice cream, luxuriously topped with amaou strawberries.
Furthermore, combining 3 types of savory dishes where the umami of sea urchin and the fragrance of chicken overlap to create rich aftertaste, sweet and salty flavors harmonize pleasantly.
Please enjoy the supreme gourmet experience unique to China Shadow, suitable for elegant moments with loved ones or as a special treat for yourself.
Cherry Blossom Strawberry Parfait
Parfait Composition (from top to bottom)
- Fried spring roll skin with cherry blossom powder
- Cherry blossom ice cream
- Cherry blossom cheese cream
- Amaou strawberry
- Cherry leaf florentine
- Almond tofu with strawberry sauce
- Matcha crumble
- Strawberry pudding
- Cherry blossom pudding
- Cherry blossom jelly
Savory
- Sea urchin potato with black caviar
- Japanese whiting and cloudy plum wine escabeche
- Shinshu chicken with tartar sauce
One drink of your choice
<Limited 10 sets per day> Cherry Blossom Strawberry Parfait & Savory
Period: March 5, 2026 (Thursday) to May 6, 2026 (Wednesday)
Price: 4,180 yen
Time: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM (L.O.)
*Reservation required by 5:00 PM the day before
Dim Sum Lunch "Spring Dim Sum"
Dim sum and sweets overflowing with craftsmanship by the dedicated dim sum chef are exceptional items that can only be tasted at China Shadow. Please enjoy the carefully crafted dim sum lunch "Spring Dim Sum" using seasonal ingredients along with the beautiful view overlooking Tokyo's panorama from the restaurant. This delivers the popular dim sum lunch set where you can enjoy dim sum (yum cha) and Chinese sweets.
Dim Sum Lunch "Spring Dim Sum"
Period: March 5, 2026 (Thursday) to June 3, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM (L.O. 2:30 PM) *2-hour system, reservation required by 5:00 PM the day before
Price: 7,700 yen / Champagne free-flow plan 15,813 yen
*Please note that the menu may change depending on availability.
*Prices shown include consumption tax, with an additional 15% service charge.
*Reservations & Inquiries: Official website or 03-5783-1258 (Restaurant reservation direct line)
*Images in this article are for illustration purposes.
About Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental
A luxury hotel directly connected to Shinagawa Station Konan Exit in Tokyo. As one of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the hotel provides unique elegant and comfortable hotel experiences with meticulous service tailored to each guest and heartfelt hospitality. The hotel features 194 convenient and elegant guest rooms, 4 vibrant restaurants and cafe & bar, the Club InterContinental Lounge boasting one of Tokyo's best views, and banquet facilities suitable for various purposes. Under the hotel concept "Tokyo, personally orchestrated," the hotel welcomes many guests as a place where sophisticated travelers gather and comfortably immerse themselves in urban melodies.
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