Lounge "Somerhouse," on the 2nd floor of Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu (Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama), is serving a "Christmas Afternoon Tea" in limited quantities from Tuesday, December 1 through Friday, December 25, 2026.
A Three-Tier Stand Dressed for Christmas
Festive sweets and savories are arranged on a three-tier stand. The sweets include a cute "Caramel Mousse" modeled on Santa Claus who has ended up head-first in a chimney, a "Rare Cheesecake" inspired by a candle, and a "Pistachio Mont Blanc" styled as a Christmas tree. Another highlight is a deep red glass dessert, "Strawberry and Basil Soup," in which the sweet-tart strawberry is matched with refreshing basil. Both in looks and in taste, the desserts capture the spirit of Christmas.
The savories are colorful and satisfying as well, with a salad-style roast beef and the ornament-inspired "Colorful Tomatoes with Honey Marinade," a dish that shows off the chef's ideas.
Strawberry Shortcake Parfait
Served separately is the mini parfait that has been popular each time: the "Strawberry Shortcake Parfait." Moist sponge cake is paired with smooth cream for a light texture, while crisp strawberry sorbet and white chocolate add accents of texture. The red and white layers of strawberries, sponge, and cream in the glass are also a pleasure to look at.
The stand of Christmas sweets and savories is served one per guest. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at "Somerhouse" while looking out the window at Minato Mirai as the Christmas mood builds.
"Christmas Afternoon Tea" Menu
First Tier
Rare Cheesecake / Pistachio Mont Blanc / Strawberry and Basil Soup / Macaron (Apricot) / Caramel Mousse
Second Tier
Raspberry Mille-feuille / Fruit (Melon, Strawberry, Blueberry) / Chocolate (Hojicha) / Chocolate Diamant
Third Tier
Smoked Salmon and Vegetable Tortilla, Basil-Flavored / Colorful Tomatoes with Honey Marinade / Salad-Style Roast Beef / Gnocchi and Bacon, Gratin-Style / Seafood Marinade
Served Separately
- Strawberry Shortcake Parfait
- Scones (Chocolate-Cranberry & Plain)
- Condensed Milk / Clotted Cream / Marmalade
"Christmas Afternoon Tea" Details
| Venue | Lounge "Somerhouse" (2F), Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu, 2-3-7 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa |
| Access | Directly connected to Minatomirai Station, about 1 minute on foot |
| Period | December 1 (Tue) – December 25 (Fri), 2026 |
| Reservations | Required at least 3 days in advance (limited quantity). Reserve online |
| Seatings | 1st: 12:00 PM / 2nd: 2:30 PM (two seatings, 120 minutes each) |
| Price | From ¥6,800 per person |
Guests can choose from 21 kinds of coffee and tea, with free refills.
Somerhouse Chef Shintaro Tsuji (辻 慎太郎)
Born and raised in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. Tsuji joined what is now Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu in 2005, building his experience across banquets and restaurants. He was named chef of Cafe Tosca and Somerhouse in 2025, and focuses on simple, delicious cooking that isn't bound by genre.
Pastry Chef Reito Tanaka (田中 麗人)
After learning the fundamentals at a Japanese and Western confectionery shop, Tanaka moved to France to experience its culture firsthand. Back in Japan, he trained at Grand Hyatt Tokyo before serving as chef pâtissier at Andaz Tokyo in 2017. He joined Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu as pastry chef in March 2024.
Prices include service charge and consumption tax. Photos are for illustrative purposes. Guests with food allergies are asked to inform staff in advance.
