TIAD, Autograph Collection (located at 5-15-19 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya) is extending its Strawberry Afternoon Tea beyond the originally announced end of March 2026, now running through Sunday, April 12, 2026.
The star of the afternoon tea is "Mai Ichigo" (舞苺), a premium brand strawberry grown at Ofu Minami Ichigo Farm in Aichi Prefecture. Mai Ichigo comes from the "Yotsuboshi" variety—a name that reflects its four defining qualities: sweetness, acidity, aroma, and flavor. This variety is known for its firm, springy texture and glossy appearance, and stands out for being deeply red all the way through to the center of the fruit. Only 1% of Yotsuboshi strawberries reach national distribution, making them exceptionally rare.
TIAD's chef visited numerous farms before discovering Ofu Minami Ichigo Farm, drawn in by their meticulous approach to soil, water, temperature management, and care for their strawberries. The afternoon tea uses only hand-picked Mai Ichigo strawberries selected each morning by the farm's owner.
Menu
Welcome Drink
- Seasonal cocktail
Sweets
- Strawberry tart <Bijou Rouge>
- Strawberry and lime guimauve
- Gateau fromage with thyme
- Macaron Fraise Léger
- Fraise chocolat with verveine
- Millefeuille Petit Bateau
- Strawberry panna cotta
Savory
- Lobster poché and cottage cheese pincho sandwich
- Quiche with Aichi komatsuna and Matsusaka pork bacon
- Foie gras and hazelnut chaud-froid with Nishio matcha sablé
- Scallop tartare, chou-fleur à la Parisol style
Scone
- TIAD-made scone & strawberry jam
Strawberry
- Ofu Minami Ichigo Farm "Mai Ichigo" berry bowl
Coffee or tea (free-flow)
Strawberry Afternoon Tea 2026 Details
Period: Now through Sunday, April 12, 2026
Hours: Weekdays at 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM (2-hour sessions)
Price: ¥8,500 per person (service charge and consumption tax included)
Venue: The Lounge, 3rd floor of TIAD
Reservations: 052-212-5888 (10:00 AM–10:00 PM) / restaurant-rsv@hotel-tiad.com
Official Website: https://hotel-tiad.com/dining/
Cherry Blossom Decoration (March 16–April 12, 2026, Scheduled)
During the afternoon tea extension period, TIAD's 5th-floor water basin terrace will also be decorated with cherry blossoms. The terrace is open to the public, and visitors can enjoy the cherry blossom display from the adjacent all-day dining terrace seating and bar counter as well—a perfect backdrop for drinks and meals.
Photo from 2025
