The Imperial Lounge Aqua Afternoon Tea
- IMPERIAL HOTEL, TOKYO
- Dining
Please enjoy our afternoon tea, which changes with the seasons, featuring a rich variety of sandwiches and desserts with our selection of teas, herbal teas, and coffee.
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11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Last order) |
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British Summer Afternoon Tea -Summer Retreat-
Indulge in an Afternoon Tea featuring a variety of herbs in both sweets and savories. Take a moment to soothe and restore your body from the summer heat.
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July 1 - August 31, 2026 |
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British Summer Afternoon Tea -Summer Retreat- |
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Menu Details
- Peach Eton Mess
A refined twist on the traditional British Eton Mess. Features peaches sautéed in rosemary-infused butter, served with blood orange sorbet and crispy meringue for a beautifully chilled, elegant dessert.
- Rhubarb Tartlet
A refreshing, sweet tart generously filled with rhubarb, a classic British favorite.
- Thyme and Cheese Shortbread
Shortbread baked with thyme and Edam cheese folded into the dough.
- Strawberry Basil Shortcake
A strawberry shortcake based on a British Embassy recipe, featuring fresh cream delicately infused with basil.
- Lemon Posset
Fresh cream with a touch of lemon, paired with elderflower jelly, grapes, and fresh mint.
- Lamb Patty
A hearty patty made with British lamb, topped with chervil and dill for a beautiful garden-style presentation.
- Coronation Quiche
A crispy pie crust filled with spinach, edamame, and tarragon, baked with a rich, cheddar-flavored custard.
- Double Beef Sandwich & Cucumber and Mint Sandwich
The beef pastrami and sliced beef steak sandwich is paired with dill cream, while the cucumber sandwich is enhanced with a touch of mint oil.
- Salmon Salad with English Mayonnaise Sauce
A potato salad tossed with British mayonnaise, shallots, and fresh chives.
- Mulligatawny
A curry-flavored soup made with various spices like coriander and turmeric, refreshingly finished with Italian parsley and lemon.
- Backingham Scone
Scones based on a British Embassy recipe, made with flour flavored with buttermilk.
Afternoon Tea -Autumn Hunt-
A seasonal afternoon tea thoughtfully crafted with bountiful autumn ingredients across both sweets and savories. Savor a taste of autumn with every delightful bite.
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September 1 to October 31, 2026 |
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Weekdays 9,400 yen Weekends and National Holidays 9,800 yen |
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After 6:00 p.m., use of the lounge by children under the age of 13 is limited to private rooms. The bar is not available to guests under 20 years of age. |
Menu Details
- Special Dessert : Warm Baked Apple Served with Rich Rum Raisin Ice Cream
Jonathan apples, cherished for their refreshing tartness, are coat-baked slowly with butter and sugar. Enjoy the delightful contrast of warm and cold as you pair the gently heated baked apple with the rich rum raisin ice cream served on the side.
- Mont Blanc
A classic Mont Blanc featuring crisp meringue coated in white chocolate, topped with a generous swirl of rich chestnut cream.
- Marshmallow Balls - KINAKO -
A Japanese-style sweet featuring a unique blend of crunchy and chewy textures, wrapped in a specially crafted marshmallow dough blended with aromatic kinako (roasted soybean flour) and rich butter.
- Autumn Fruit Cocktail
A refined dessert combining rich grape juice jelly from Katsunuma Jojo Winery in Yamanashi Prefecture with fresh grapes and figs.
- Pear Kouign-Amann
Vanilla-infused pear compote and maple-flavored crème d'amande, wrapped in light, buttery croissant dough and baked to perfection.
- Porcini Soup Infused with Truffle
A rich porcini mushroom soup topped with a delicate truffle-infused cream foam, finished with a dusting of porcini powder.
- Chicken Ballotine with Pistachio and Chestnut
Tender chicken rolled with pistachios and chestnuts, roasted to a fragrant perfection. Served with a rich Chasseur sauce for a deep, satisfying flavor.
- Plain Scone
Imperial Hotel’s signature scones, distinguished by their moist, tender texture and subtle, natural sweetness.
- "Autumn Hunt" Salad
A vibrant salad featuring marinated Korinki (fresh, crunchy salad squash) arranged over smooth pumpkin purée, lightly finished with a refreshing maple-lemon dressing.
- Crab and Small Shrimp Jelly Infused with Sudachi Citrus
Savory crab and small shrimp gelee layered with a rich coquillage (shellfish) cream packed with deep seafood umami.
- Trout Salmon Cube Sandwich
An adorable cube sandwich featuring trout salmon, smooth salmon cream, purple radish, and frill lettuce, nestled between slices of rich, buttery brioche.
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