Pocky Strawberry Shortcake Arriving in Collaboration With Afternoon Tea Tearoom

18.January.2019 | FOOD

Afternoon Tea Tearoom has teamed up with the internationally beloved Japanese snack Pocky by Ezaki Glico to release the Strawberry Pocky Shortcake on January 29.

 

The all-new Pocky shortcake comes in collaboration with Tearoom’s “STRAWBERRY FUN DAYS” event that is currently running until March 4.

 

The cake is served with Gogo no Zeitaku Pocky, a variety of Pocky thicker, richer and smoother than the regular version. The combination of the sweet and sour strawberries with the chocolate go perfectly with the Tearoom’s black tea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pocky Gogo no Zeitaku Strawberry Shortcake: ¥790 (Tax Included)

The sponge cake is filled with a zuccotto cream made from custard cream, whipped cream and chocolate nibs.

 

Enjoy the most luxurious Pocky experience ever by ordering one of these before they sell out!

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  • Snowy White Sweet Sake Soy Milk Smoothie Release at Tea Cafe Stand Hachiya

    12.January.2019 | FOOD

    Hachiya is a tea stand and cafe whose concept aims to reconstruct the culture of Japanese tea for the modern world. It has just released two new beverages inspired by the New Year and winter snow: the Sweet Sake Soy Milk Smoothie and Sweet Sake Smoothie. Available until January 31, these new drinks are served with gold leaf to capture the spirit of the New Year season. The gold leaf will stop being served once the stock has run out.

     

    These smoothies have a Japanese essence to them from the smooth and full-bodied sweet sake which contains sake lees and rice malt combined with the sweetness of white bean jam. Since the sake contains sake lees the drink does contain alcohol (less than 1%).

    Sweet Sake Soy Milk Smoothie: Small Size – ¥650 (Tax Included)

    The fusion of sweet sake and soy milk gives this drink a creamy finish every sip.

    Sweet Sake Smoothie: Small Size – ¥600 (Tax Included)

    There is a rich taste of sweet sake that melts through the sweetness of the mellow milk in this drink.

     

    Welcome the New Year with Hachiya’s new drink options inspired by piled up white snow.

  • McDonald’s Japan to Release Winter Chocolate Drinks at McCafé by Barista Branches

    13.November.2018 | FOOD

    McCafé by Barista branches of McDonald’s Japan are release four new beverages for the winter season which will drop on November 14. They include the Premium Raspberry Chocolate Frappe, Premium Chocolate Frappe, Premium Hot Chocolate, and Premium Iced Hot Chocolate.

    Premium Raspberry Chocolate Frappe: Regular Size ¥500

    This fruity frappe is a mix of chocolate powder and raspberry syrup topped with shaved white chocolate and raspberry sauce. The rich taste of the chocolate creates an exquisite balance with the sweet and sour raspberry.

    Premium Chocolate Frappe: Regular Size ¥490

    If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you’re drinking pure chocolate, then this treat is for you. Expect your taste buds to enjoy the full-bodied and indulging taste of this frappe’s chocolatey goodness.

    Premium Hot Chocolate: Regular Size ¥450

    Premium Iced Chocolate: Regular Size ¥450

    Your mouth will water at this fragrant and sweet-tasting chocolate drink which comes with both hot and iced options.

    The iced version combines cold milk with chocolate powder and chocolate sauce. This is topped with chocolate whipped cream and chocolate shavings allowing for delicious enjoyment of different textures.

    The hot version also mixes together chocolate powder and chocolate sauce but is instead served hot with foamed milk.

     

    All four of these beverages also topped with two chocolate sticks made from cocoa beans farmed in West African countries including Ghana.

     

    Beat the cold this winter with this line-up of premium chocolate drinks.

  • Delicious Fondant Chocolate Pancakes Releasing at Eggs ‘n Things Japan

    14.January.2019 | FOOD

    Eggs ‘n Things Japan has revealed its new Fondant Chocolate Pancakes which will be served for a limited time from January 16 to February 28.

    Plates are piled with a stack of 6 thick chocolate pancakes which are filled with a rich raspberry ganache. They are also served with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and a huge tower of whipped cream to complement the chocolate. This is a must-eat on Valentine’s Day.

     

    Whether it’s a treat to yourself, a friend or that special someone, don’t miss out on this very special treat.

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  • Rilakkuma 20th Anniversary Cafe Be Held in Omotesando, Tokyo in March and April

    06.March.2023 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / SPOT

    To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Rilakkuma and his adorable friends, the Rilakkuma 20th Anniversary Cafe will open in Omotesando, Tokyo from March 9 until April 16, 2023. You’ll want to come and spend a peaceful time looking back at two decades of everyone’s favorite lazy bear!

     

    The menu features colorful and festive dishes inspired by Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, Kiiroitori, and Chairoikoguma. The characters express their thanks for 20 successful years, and fans can enjoy floats topped with Rilakkuma and friends wearing ribbons and topped with ice cream, a jelly soda inspired by Chairoikoguma and his friends in the honey forest, and a hot drink inspired by Rilakkuma’s favorite pudding.

     

    Menu

    Rilakkuma’s Honey Mustard Hamburger

    コリラックマのクリームパスタ

    Korilakkuma’s Cream Pasta

    Kiiroitori’s Egg Burger

    Chairoikoguma’s Cheese Curry 

    Rilakkuma and Friend’s Celebratory Cake

    Congratulatory Flower Parfait

    You Can Choose♪ Rilakkuma and Friends Mini Ice Cream

    You Can Choose♪ Rilakkuma and Friends Floats 

    Honey Forest Jelly Soda

    Relaxing Pudding Drink

    Take-Out Drink Bottle

     

    Original Merch

    Acrylic Clip (7 varieties, random)

    Acrylic Keychain (5 varieties, random)

    Mini-Bottle / Muddler with Charm (4 varieties)

    Lunch Tote / Drawstring Bag

    Acrylic Stand with Clip / Cork Coaster

    Stuffed Animal

     

     

    In addition, the cafe will offer original goods, special offers, and a Twitter campaign to celebrate Rilakkuma’s 20th anniversary.

    Come enjoy the elaborate original menu and goods while sharing memories at this limited time themed cafe!

     

    ©2023 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

  • Kirby Cafe Reveals Exclusive Winter 2022 Menu

    14.November.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / Uncategorized

    The Kirby Cafe has announced a warm and tasty new winter menu! New items will be available from November 17, 2022 until February 28, 2023, and are sure to warm up fans of the beloved video game series.

     

    Menu

    Winter Kirby Burger & Pasta with Powdered Snow Cheese (30th Anniversary Version)

    Winter Waddle Dee Burger & Pasta with Powdered Snow Cheese

    Waddle Dee’s Dreamy White Stew

    Chef Kawasaki’s Winter Hors d’oeuvres with Roast Beef

    Transform! Carby Cake

    Kirby’s Dream Ricotta Pancake

    Whispy Woods Blessed Tart

    Elfilin’s Twinkle☆Frozen Drink

    The Winter 2022 menu offers a variety of adorable and tasty menu items featuring Kirby and his friends all dressed up for the colder months. From a burger and pasta set to piping hot stew and fluffy ricotta pancakes, there’s sure to be something for every taste. 

     

    The Carby cake, inspired by Kirby’s special transformation in the recent game Kirby and the Forgotten Land, has been reimagined in a winter version. Fans won’t want to miss out!

     

    This winter, come enjoy plenty of Kirby-inspired treats while you can!

     

    ©Nintendo / HAL Laboratory, Inc.

  • 13th BT21 Cafe to Open in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, and Sapporo

    29.October.2022 | FASHION / FOOD / SPOT

    The 13th iteration of the BT21 Cafe will open at six venues in five cities around Japan. Fans in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, and Sapporo will want to visit this exclusive event titled ~MAGICAL TIME~. The first cafe opens in Shibuya on November 3. In celebration of BT21’s 5th anniversary, this special cafe is filled with joy and excitement and aims to give fans the best possible experience.

     

    Cafe Menu

    Magical Tea Time Set

    Food Plate

    Food Plate (7 varieties)

    Dessert Plate

    Dessert Plate (7 varieties)

     

    Drinks

    Magical Milk Tea

    Black Tea

    Iced Coffee / Hot Coffee

     

    Original Goods

    Acrylic Keychain (7 varieties, Random)

    Acrylic Clip (7 varieties, Random)

    Satin Sticker (7 varieties)

    Clear Folder (2 varieties)

    Handkerchief (7 varieties)

    Tote Bag

    Mug

    Masking Tape / Balloon on a Stick

    Dolomite Coaster (2 varieties) / Mirror (2 varieties)

    [Online Store Exclusive] Acrylic Keychain (7 varieties, Random)

     

    The cafe’s new menu includes afternoon tea, perfect for warming the body and soul during the cold winter months. The colorful food items and desserts are sure to be a hit on social media, and fans will enjoy the Magical Milk Tea and other dishes inspired by the popular BT21 characters.

     

    In addition to new merchandise and bonuses featuring newly-drawn art, a photo spot will welcome guests to the cafe and invite them to celebrate this five-year milestone. 


    Why not take a break from everyday life to enjoy a magical time with these cute characters?

     

    ©BT21

  • Q-pot CAFE to Offer Cute Halloween Sweets to Celebrate 10th Anniversary

    05.September.2022 | FOOD

    Q-pot CAFE in Omotesando will be offering up some Halloween treats to celebrate the location’s 10th anniversary! Guests will be able to sample these special sweets from September 3 until October 31, 2022.

     

    Happy Halloween! Afternoon Tea Set

    The festive Happy Halloween afternoon tea features pink Jack-o’-lantern macarons and other Halloween-inspired sweets.

     

    Fluffy Floating Ghost Plate (Drink Included)

    The adorable ghost is made from fluffy milk mousse covered with gyuhi, a typical ingredient in Japanese sweets made from rice flour. Inside is blackcurrant and redcurrant jelly with an incredibly sweet and sour flavor.

     

    Black Devil Tea Mocha

    Featuring large devil wings, this tasty and eye-catching beverage is a mix of black tea, chocolate, and milk. When the cocoa cream melts, the taste changes to something creamy and cozy, perfect for the autumn months.

     

    Shimmering Blueberry & Grapefruit Soda

    This refreshing sweet and sour drink combines blueberries and pink grapefruit along with soda and pearl powder.

     

    Come enjoy Halloween while celebrating the cafe’s 10th anniversary!

  • Blue Lock Anime Pop-Up Store and Cafe to Open at Tokyo Solamachi Tree Village

    26.August.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT

    A pop-up store and cafe inspired by the anime series Blue Lock will open in September! The series is due to begin airing in October 2022.

     

    The limited-time cafe and shop will open at Tokyo Solamachi Tree Village. Guests will be able to enjoy original dishes inspired by characters from the series, and goods featuring new illustrations will be on sale!

    If you’re a fan of the series, you won’t want to miss taking a trip to Skytree in September!

  • Toy Story Aliens Cafe to Open in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya

    18.July.2022 | FOOD / MOVIE

    The Toy Story Aliens Cafe will be opening for a limited time in Tokyo starting July 23, in Osaka on July 27, and in Nagoya on August 4. Fans of the film series will remember the adorable Alien characters, originally shown as prizes in a crane game. This pop-up cafe will feature themed dishes and merchandise, and Pixar fans should be sure to attend!

     

    Menu

     

    Food

    Space Curry

    Green Pasta

    Alien Burger A (Teriyaki Soy Meat) / Burger B (Tomato Soy Meat) / Burger C (Chicken & Potato)

    Moon Landing?! Potato & Bread

    Kids Plate

    Fruit Bread

     

    Drinks

    Alien Smoothie

    Space Soda

    Melon Milk

    Space Crane Game Cider / Grape Juice

    Hot Tea / Hot Milk

     

     

    Goods

    The food menu includes a tasty black curry, a green pasta featuring broccoli, edamame, spinach, and snap peas, and three types of alien burgers featuring either teriyaki soy meat, tomato soy meat, or chicken and potato. Even the drinks stick to the Alien theme, and the menu includes an Alien Smoothie with a tasty banana yogurt flavor. 

     

    Guests will also be able to purchase event-exclusive merchandise from keychains and stickers to tote bags and letter sets. 

     

    ©Disney/Pixar

  • Retro Cafe Inspired Items Available from Thank You Mart

    28.June.2022 | FASHION / FOOD / SPOT

    THANK YOU MART will begin selling a total of 18 unique items starting in late June. These items were inspired by Japanese cafes during the Showa era, and give off the perfect amount of retro vibes. Most items at THANK YOU MART costs ¥390 (¥429 with tax). 

    The new cafe-inspired items are perfect for those longing for days long past, made with impactful yet subdued colors and classic patterns. The logo looks like something pulled out of the Showa era, so if you’re a fan of classic Japanese style, be sure to grab some of these inexpensive items when they drop later this month!

  • Unique Summer Afternoon Tea Available at Haute Couture Cafe in Tokyo

    27.June.2022 | FOOD / SPOT

    Located along the Meguro River, Haute Couture Cafe is known for serving up some of the best afternoon tea in Tokyo. The location is incredibly photogenic and often pops up on social media, covered in flowers welcoming guests to what feels like a fairy tale land. From July 1 until September 4, visitors to the cafe can enjoy a Peach and Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea set, perfect for summer and incorporating seasonal fruits. 

    The fresh peaches and shine muscat (a type of luxurious grape found in Japan) are delivered from a nearby market daily. By using peaches without heating them, such as in the compote, guests can enjoy the juiciness of the raw fruit in a new way.

    The lineup of delicately prepared and hearty savory dishes includes Peach and Prosciutto Cappellini, and guests wanting to enjoy more can order this as a lunch or dinner course as well. There are six courses in total, including the fresh-squeezed grape and muscat Mont Blanc plan and a Peach Cheesecake plan with a drink included. The cafe also offers anniversary plans, so why not bring your sweetheart?

    The theme of this summer afternoon tea is ‘an adorable purple space.’ Guests will be surrounded by light purple wisteria as they enjoy this colorful spread.

     

    Why not enjoy this summer treat as you look out over the river? 

  • Cafe ‘Junkissa Bread & Espresso’ to Start Chocolate Fair

    01.June.2022 | FOOD / SPOT

    Specialty cafe chain ‘Bread, Espresso &’ will begin selling special items as a part of its chocolate fair at the Harajuku location, ‘Junkissa Bread, Espresso &’ starting June 1!

    Many of the existing items on the shop’s menu will be available in chocolate versions. The Chocolate Mint French Toast is chilled and perfect for summer, drizzled with chocolate cream and mint sauce. Additional mint can be added to your heart’s content!

    The mint cocoa (pictured top right) features blended mint cream on top with cocoa on the bottom. The two halves blend effortlessly as the top warms and the bottom cools.

    Come enjoy these chocolate treats during the warm summer months!

  • Cat Illustration Series mofusand Inspires Themed Cafes in Tokyo and Osaka

    18.May.2022 | FOOD / SPOT

    Popular on LINE and other texting apps and illustrated by Jyuuno, mofusand is a curious collection of cute and slightly surreal cats. As with most things that go viral in Japan, these adorable characters will be featured in a themed cafe for a limited time! The Tokyo location will open on May 19 and the Osaka location will welcome visitors starting May 26, 2022.

     

    Cafe Visitor Bonus: Sticker (6 varieties)

    Drink Order Bonus: Coaster (6 varieties)

     

    Menu

    Fried Shrimp Sandwich Plate

    Grilled Vegetable Curry

    Nyanko Burger

    Salmon Mentaiko Cream Pasta

    Taiyaki

    Nyanko Parfait

    Black Cat Pancake

     

    Nyan Lime Nata de Coco

    Green Nyanko Float / Yello Nyanko Float / Blue Nyanko Float

    Nyanko Cafe Latte / Nyanko Milk Tea

     

    Merchandise

    Sticker

    Clear Folder

     

     

    All menu items draw inspiration from the many mofusand characters and are perfect for posting on social media! Special bonuses will be given to those visiting the cafe and making select purchases, and a merchandise corner will be selling limited-edition goods featuring new artwork!

     

    ©mofusand

  • Idol Group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku to Open One-Day ‘Ebisen Cafe’ in Omotesando

    27.April.2022 | FOOD / MUSIC / SPOT

    The popular idol group Shuritsu Ebisu Chugaku will open a one-day-only cafe in Omotesando on May 1, 2022! The location will open in conjunction with CookpadTV, which hosts the popular show ‘Shiritsu Ebisu Culinary Institute.’

     

    The members of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku are passionate about cooking, making this the perfect project. Since October 2021, the girls have streamed their cooking stories and ideas on CookpadLive, and now, they’re ready to put their hearts and souls into each and every item on this cafe menu. Visitors will also be able to purchase original merchandise on-site and see some of the member’s costumes! 


    Reservations for the cookpadLive Ebisen cafe are required, and the lottery for reservations is open now. Some of the menu items and original goods offered at the cafe are also available for purchase on cookpadLive’s official E-commerce site, so don’t worry if you aren’t able to attend in person on May 1!

     

    The cookpadLive Ebisen Cafe will feature a special lunch time, dinner time, and cafe time. The nine members of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku will appear in three teams for each session.

     

  • BTS Characters ‘TinyTAN’ to Appear at Cafes in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, and Miyagi

    25.April.2022 | FOOD / MUSIC / SPOT

    The popular BTS chibi characters TinyTAN will be featured at TinyTAN Cafe locations in five cities for a limited time! Nine locations will be open across Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, and Miyagi starting April 21, 2022.

     

    The TinyTAN characters were designed by the seven members of BTS to embody their “second selves.”

    Select Cakes: ¥990

    Fruits Deco Style: Strawberry, Fruits Deco Style: Mango, Fruits Deco Style: White Grape: ¥1,760

     

    The menu is packed with desserts, including seven different types of cakes each inspired by a member of TinyTAN.

    American Sundae Style Chocolate Cookie, American Sundae Style Caramel Nuts, American Sundae Style Pistachio Honey: ¥1,870

    Afternoon Style Tea: ¥3,190

     

    The Afternoon Style Tea includes a base plate that can be customized with guest’s favorite fruits and chocolates. Two types of TinyTAN Select Cakes will also be included to share!

    Ham (2 types) & Scrambled Egg Peanut Butter Sandwich: ¥1,760

    Cafe Style Drink & Cake Set *Prices vary based on drink selection.

     

    Guests can choose from colorful bagel sandwiches, pancakes, and open sandwiches, along with a selection of sweet drinks to match each meal.

     

    Bonuses

    Acrylic Stand (7 varieties, random): ¥1,320

    Sticky Note Roll: ¥880, Acrylic Nameplate (7 varieties): ¥990 each

     

    Original cafe merchandise and special offers will make visiting the TinyTAN Cafe even more exciting!

     

     

    © BIGHIT MUSIC. All Rights Reserved

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