Cafe & Dining ZelkovA, on the 1st floor of The Strings Omotesando (3-6-8 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo), is serving the "Shine Muscat & Mango Juicy Summer Afternoon Tea" from August 12 (Wednesday) to September 15 (Tuesday), 2026, putting luxurious Shine Muscat grapes and ripe mango front and center. This summer's lineup also brings a cooling food selection built around juicy fruit, including a chilled soup and colorful, photogenic fruit ice sticks. Guests can enjoy the season's juiciest and most photogenic afternoon tea in a cool, refined space overlooking the zelkova-lined avenue directly connected to Omotesando Station.
Six Sweets Highlighting Shine Muscat and Ripe Mango
The stand is filled with six sweets that let guests fully savor the juicy charm of Shine Muscat grapes alongside the rich sweetness of ripe mango. The Shine Muscat sweets include a refreshing fromage blanc layered with cool lime jelly, a tart pairing tangy lemon cream with the grapes, and an elegantly finished macaron. The mango sweets include a cream puff and a cake, both topped with ripe mango flesh. Rounding out the lineup is a stylish fruit ice stick combining Shine Muscat, mango, and berries for a cooling summer treat. Vivid, juicy fruit takes center stage in a lineup designed to be enjoyed with all the senses.
Optional Treat: Chocolate-Dipped Churros with Vanilla Ice Cream
An optional dessert perfect for a little self-indulgence is also available: cinnamon-flavored churros served with a rich chocolate sauce for dipping. Paired with cool vanilla ice cream, the combination of churros, chocolate, and ice cream makes for a blissful treat.
Four Hearty Savory Dishes Bursting with Summer Flavor
Between the sweets, four savory dishes packed with summer flavor provide a refreshing accent. They include a tomato gazpacho with a pleasantly crisp acidity, an open sandwich pairing salmon with mango salsa for a balance of sweetness and tang, and a spicy mashed potato enriched with the fruity depth of mango — an unexpected way to enjoy the fruit. A crisp mini croissant finished with salted caramel sauce and a pistachio accent rounds out the savory selection with an addictive sweet-and-salty flavor.
Optional Drink: A Vibrant Tropical Cooler
An eye-catching optional drink features a beautiful gradation of vitamin colors, concentrating the juicy flavors of tropical mango, pineapple, and orange. Topped generously with cool frozen pineapple, it lets guests enjoy the taste of summer fruit down to the very last sip.
Unlimited Tea and Coffee Included
Guests can enjoy unlimited refills from a lineup of 16 beverages, including teas from the Singapore-founded luxury tea brand TWG Tea and The Strings' original blend coffee.
For Those Who Want a Full Meal: Mini Afternoon Tea Course
A special course is also available for guests who prefer to focus on a full meal. It offers a prix-fixe menu with a choice of appetizer and main dish, plus four sweets selected from the afternoon tea for dessert. It's a great option for those who want to enjoy a proper lunch or dinner alongside the afternoon tea's signature sweets.
Event Details
Period: August 12 (Wednesday) to September 15 (Tuesday), 2026
Venue: Cafe & Dining ZelkovA, The Strings Omotesando 1F
Hours:
- Afternoon Tea: 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM (Last Order)
- Mini Afternoon Tea Course (Lunch): 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Last Order)
- Mini Afternoon Tea Course (Dinner): 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Last Order)
Prices (tax and service charge included):
- Afternoon Tea: ¥5,800 (weekday) / ¥6,000 (weekends and holidays)
- Optional Dessert (Chocolate-Dipped Churros with Vanilla Ice Cream): ¥1,000
- Optional Drink (Tropical Pine & Mandarin Cooler): ¥1,200
- Mini Afternoon Tea Course: Lunch ¥5,800 / Dinner ¥6,800
Reservations: 03-5778-4566 (Cafe & Dining ZelkovA direct)
Website: https://www.strings-group.jp/omotesando/restaurant/zelkova/info/zelkova-aft.html#next
Full Menu
Afternoon Tea
Savory
- Tomato Gazpacho
- Open Sandwich with Salmon and Mango Salsa
- Spicy Mashed Potato with Mango Balsamic Sauce
- Mini Croissant with Salted Caramel Sauce and Pistachio Accent
Sweets
- Shine Muscat Jelly & Fromage Blanc
- Shine Muscat Tart
- Shine Muscat Macaron
- Mango Cream Puff
- Mango Cake
- Mixed Fruit Ice Stick
Mini Afternoon Tea Course
Lunch
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Main Dish
- Four Afternoon Tea Sweets (Shine Muscat Jelly & Fromage Blanc / Shine Muscat Macaron / Mango Cream Puff / Mango Cake)
Dinner
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Pasta
- Main Dish
- Four Afternoon Tea Sweets (Shine Muscat Jelly & Fromage Blanc / Shine Muscat Macaron / Mango Cream Puff / Mango Cake)
Optional Menu
Drink
- Tropical Pine & Mandarin Cooler
Dessert
- Chocolate-Dipped Churros with Vanilla Ice Cream
Restaurant Head Chef Yuta Izawa, The Strings Omotesando
Chef Izawa is a young, adventurous cook known for menus that draw out the ultimate umami of ingredients through aging and fermentation techniques. Part of the enjoyment lies in discovering how his chosen cooking methods transform ingredients into an appealing dish. Guests can look forward to borderless, unconventional creations full of surprise and discovery.
Pastry Head Chef Yuji Takahashi, The Strings Omotesando
Takahashi has loved making things since childhood, which led him to dive into the boundless world of confectionery. After graduating from a culinary school, he spent five years learning the fundamentals of bread and pastry at the bakery of The Capitol Hotel Tokyu, then went on to work as a junior sous chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. He was appointed Pastry Head Chef at The Strings Omotesando in May 2017. Beyond drawing out the flavors of seasonal ingredients, he places great importance on form and silhouette, carefully selecting tableware to create entertaining, playful sweets that anyone can enjoy.
About Cafe & Dining ZelkovA
The name ZelkovA comes from "keyaki," the Japanese word for zelkova tree. The restaurant's lobby continues the line of zelkova trees along Omotesando, leading to a terrace dappled with green sunlight. In a space that embodies Omotesando itself, guests can enjoy international cuisine inspired by the culinary diversity of New York.
Location: The Strings Omotesando 1F, 3-6-8 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Phone: 03-5778-4566 (Cafe & Dining ZelkovA direct)
Website: https://www.strings-group.jp/omotesando/restaurant/zelkova/
