Voco Osaka Central (Located at 1-7-1 Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, General Manager: Daichi Shishikura) will offer the "Nostalgic Strawberry Afternoon Tea" from January 9, 2026 (Friday) to May 6, 2026 (Wednesday/Holiday), featuring strawberries as the star ingredient.
This special afternoon tea is themed around the "Dream Tea Time" of the 1980s. The nostalgically elegant atmosphere is expressed through luxurious menu items presented on voco Osaka Central's signature birdcage-style stand, delivering a refined experience.
During the period, guests can enjoy strawberry-filled special menu items including a unique four-cheese strawberry pizza, strawberry-based pasta, and drinks. Additionally, the "voco Strawberry Night" accommodation plan featuring a special strawberry dish and breakfast will be available. Experience the luxurious strawberry season only at voco.
Nostalgic Strawberry Afternoon Tea
Period: London Tea Time: January 9, 2026 (Friday) - March 15, 2026 (Sunday)
Easter Tea Time: March 16, 2026 (Monday) - May 6, 2026 (Wednesday/Holiday)
Time: Three sessions available at 1:00 PM / 3:30 PM / 6:00 PM
Price: 6,000 yen (Limited quantity)
Location: voco Osaka Central 1F Cafe & Bar LOKAL HOUSE
Official Website Exclusive: Book both seasons together for a 15% discount, plus receive a special gift on your second visit.
Details & Reservations: https://www.lokalhouse.jp/cafebar-menu/afternoon-tea-set/
*All prices include tax and service charge
*Reservation required by 5:00 PM two days before the visit date
Season 1: January 9, 2026 (Friday) - March 15, 2026 (Sunday) "London Tea Time"
London in the 1980s was a glamorous era where tradition and modern aspirations intertwined. Season 1 "London Tea Time" features a main dessert inspired by the "Custard Slice" that was popular throughout London at the time, itself derived from the French "Mille-feuille," reimagined as a strawberry version. Additionally, the British soul food "Fish and Chips" appears with a pink strawberry tartar sauce. Enjoy this playful menu that fuses classic and modern elements.
Menu
First Tier - Main Dessert
Strawberry Custard Slice: Bittersweet pastry sandwiches crème mousseline and whole strawberries. The crème mousseline combines rich custard cream with butter cream, creating a rich yet light texture. Using Italian meringue achieves an airy mouthfeel. Note the beautiful cross-section of the sliced strawberries.
Second Tier - Mini Desserts
Strawberry Condensed Milk Pudding: A beautiful transparent dessert with fresh strawberries sealed in jelly atop milk pudding with the gentle sweetness of condensed milk.
Strawberry Jam Cookie Brooch: An adorable brooch-shaped luxurious three-layer sandwich cookie. Enjoy the harmony of fragrant baked dough and sweet-tart strawberry jam.
Strawberry Chiffon Sandwich: Fluffy chiffon cake sandwiches custard cream and strawberry-flavored cream. Topped with strawberries for a light and gentle treat.
Fresh Domestic Strawberries: Enjoy the fresh flavor and aroma of domestic strawberries at their best.
Classic Pistachio Macaron: Rich pistachio cream conceals pâte de fruit, decorated with vintage-inspired cameo stamp chocolate.
Third Tier - Savory
Fish and Chips with Strawberry Tartar Sauce: The British soul food fish and chips is served with beautiful pink tartar sauce made with strawberries. A playful modern twist on a classic menu item.
Strawberry Green Salad: Fresh strawberries combined with quenelle-shaped ricotta cheese and balsamic cream for a refreshing taste.
Strawberry and Spinach Quiche: Butter-sautéed aromatic spinach and special quiche mixture with eggs and cream baked in a tart shell, finished with rich gorgonzola cheese and fresh sliced strawberries. Bite-sized mini quiches for easy enjoyment.
Season 2: March 16, 2026 (Monday) - May 6, 2026 (Wednesday/Holiday) "Easter Tea Time"
Building on the "London Tea Time" offerings, Season 2 "Easter Tea Time" celebrates the arrival of spring. The main dessert is the "Easter Garden Strawberry Tart" decorated with vibrant strawberries. Other items include the adorable "Strawberry Bunny Cupcake" with bunny ears, "Easter Egg Dragée," and "Strawberry Deviled Eggs" - a customized Easter staple. Enjoy this elegant and heartwarming afternoon tea that adds cuteness to classic menu items.
Menu
First Tier - Main Dessert
Easter Garden Strawberry Tart: A delicate and classic dessert featuring the classic strawberry tart decorated with an adorable Easter bunny. The crisp pastry is filled with almond cream, smooth custard cream, and plenty of strawberries. The edible flowers and whipped cream on the plate evoke a garden, recreating a bunny on an egg hunt - a truly Easter-inspired presentation.
Second Tier - Mini Desserts
Includes "Strawberry Condensed Milk Pudding," "Fresh Domestic Strawberries," and "Classic Pistachio Macaron," plus two Easter-themed items:
Easter Egg Dragée: The Easter eggs that the bunny on the first tier is searching for are quietly hidden on the second tier. Chocolate-coated and sugar-glazed almond dragées nestled in a kadaif nest further complete the Easter season atmosphere.
Strawberry Bunny Cupcake: Moist and fluffy sponge cake filled with sweet-tart strawberries. Covered with whipped cream and topped with marshmallow bunny ears coated in pink sugar. A delightful dessert with rich flavor and adorable appearance.
Third Tier - Savory
Enjoy the fish and chips with strawberry tartar and strawberry salad, along with Easter seasonal staples.
Strawberry Deviled Eggs: The Easter celebration essential deviled egg, arranged glamorously in voco style. Halved hard-boiled egg whites are filled with smooth and rich yolk cream mixed with mayonnaise and grain mustard. Decorated with dried strawberries for a playful and visually delightful item.
Common Menu for Both Seasons
Scone Plate
Strawberry Bird Scone: Voco's signature bird-shaped scone. Strawberry powder is kneaded into the dough and dusted with strawberry sugar powder to create a cute pink scone. Served with "Condensed Milk Butter Cream" that creates the perfect combination with strawberries, and rich yet gentle strawberry jam. We recommend enjoying them together.
Welcome Drink
Strawberry Mocktail: Fresh strawberry syrup mixed with sparkling water creates a pale color. While refreshing like a squash, the rosemary garnish on the glass rim adds elegance to your modern tea time.
Special Strawberry Dishes (Optional Menu)
Special menu items that add even more luxury to strawberry season have arrived. Available as optional additions to afternoon tea or enjoyed individually.
Period: January 9 (Friday) - May 6 (Wednesday/Holiday)
Time: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM (L.O.)
Location: voco Osaka Central 1F Cafe & Bar LOKAL HOUSE
Pricing:
- Strawberry Quattro Formaggi with Honey: 3,000 yen (individual) / 2,500 yen (option)
- Warm Strawberry and Prosciutto Caprese-Style Pasta: 2,300 yen (individual) / 1,800 yen (option)
- Strawberry Highball: 1,900 yen (individual) / 1,200 yen (option)
Details & Reservations: https://www.lokalhouse.jp/cafebar-menu
*All prices include tax and service charge
*Option pricing is special rate when ordering with afternoon tea set
Strawberry Quattro Formaggi with Honey
A pizza luxuriously using four cheeses including gorgonzola and mozzarella with strawberries, baked to aromatic perfection. The rich saltiness of cheese and the concentrated sweetness of warm strawberries blend exquisitely for a sweet-savory new sensation. Drizzle with honey as desired for an even deeper harmony.
Warm Strawberry and Prosciutto Caprese-Style Pasta
Pasta tossed in tomato sauce with slowly extracted garlic aroma, combined with mozzarella cheese and basil in caprese style. The different sweet-tartness of grilled and fresh strawberries harmonizes elegantly with the saltiness of prosciutto. Enjoy the marriage of strawberries and prosciutto.
Strawberry Highball
Nostalgic glamour with adult flavor. Voco's original elegant highball infused with strawberry aroma. The sweet-tartness of strawberries and refreshing carbonation harmonize to further enliven your elegant tea time.
"Voco Strawberry Night" Accommodation Plan
A strawberry season limited accommodation plan offering "Me time" and "the perfect dish for that moment (voco life)." This special plan includes breakfast buffet and the "Strawberry Night Set" featuring special strawberry menu items. Perfect for Valentine's Day, White Day, spring break, and Golden Week outings.
Reservation Period: December 25, 2025 (Thursday) - May 5, 2026 (Tuesday/Holiday)
Stay Period: January 9, 2026 (Friday) - May 5, 2026 (Tuesday/Holiday) *Check-out May 6
Strawberry Night Set
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (L.O.)
Location: Cafe & Bar LOKAL HOUSE
Contents:
- Strawberry Quattro Formaggi with Honey (per person)
- Strawberry Highball (per person)
Reservations: https://www.ihg.com/voco/hotels/jp/ja/osaka/osakn/hoteldetail
*Accommodation rates are variable
*Menu changes: "Strawberry Quattro Formaggi" can be changed to "Warm Strawberry and Prosciutto Caprese-Style Pasta," and "Strawberry Highball" can be changed to "Strawberry Mocktail." Please note that price differences due to menu changes cannot be refunded. (Contact required 3 days in advance)
Hotel Overview
Official Name: voco Osaka Central by IHG
General Manager: Daichi Shishikura
Opening Date: May 30, 2023 (Tuesday)
Address: 1-7-1 Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0003
Phone: 06-6445-1100 (Main)
Access:
- 3-minute walk from Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line "Higobashi Station" Exit 7
- 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Midosuji Line "Yodoyabashi Station" Exit 13
- 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Yotsubashi/Midosuji/Chuo Lines "Hommachi Station" Exit 28
Official Website: https://www.ihg.com/voco/hotels/jp/ja/osaka/osakn/hoteldetail
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voco_osaka_central/
LOKAL HOUSE
Located on the 1st floor of voco Osaka Central, the hotel's directly operated restaurant and cafe & bar. In a soaring space overlooking the Kyomachibori neighborhood, creative Italian cuisine and sweets are served.
Italian Restaurant
From authentic Italian lunch buffet to customizable dinner courses and traveler-friendly Japanese-Western breakfast buffet, enjoy dining for various occasions. The open kitchen's cooking scenes and aromas stimulate all five senses for a lively dining experience.
Cafe & Bar
A stylish space usable as both cafe and bar day and night. Enjoy specialty coffee and tea, pastry chef's signature sweets and afternoon tea, and original cocktails in a comfortable atmosphere.
Italian Restaurant | Cafe & Bar LOKAL HOUSE
Restaurant Hours:
Breakfast: 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM (L.O. 10:00 AM) | Lunch: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM (L.O. 2:30 PM)
Dinner: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (L.O. 9:00 PM) *Sundays/Holidays: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (L.O. 8:00 PM)
Cafe & Bar Hours:
Sunday-Thursday/Holidays: 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM (L.O. 10:30 PM) | Friday-Saturday: 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM (L.O. 11:00 PM)
Official Website: https://www.lokalhouse.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lokalhouse_voco.osaka/
