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Enjoy a Japanese afternoon tea on the top floor of a hotel in Hakata! A luxurious moment in collaboration with a long-established Japanese confectionery shop, available only for two hours a week
Hello. I'm ayu.latte, a writer who loves delicious food.
This time, we will introduce afternoon tea that you can enjoy in an elegant atmosphere at a hotel.
Held every Sunday! ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka "Japanese Cuisine Chikushino" x "Josuian" collaboration "Japanese Afternoon Tea Manyo" (Hakata Station, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City)
ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka is located about a 5-minute walk from JR Hakata Station.
Starting Sunday, May 7, 2023, "Japanese Cuisine Chikushino" on the 15th floor will be offering the "Japanese Afternoon Tea "Manyo"" in collaboration with "Josuian," a long-established Japanese confectionery shop known for its "Chikushimachi" mochi.
Image: ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka *Image is for illustrative purposes only
In this calm Japanese space that will help you forget the hustle and bustle of the city, you can enjoy six original Japanese sweets from "Josuian" that can only be found here, as well as seasonal savory dishes prepared by the head chef of "Japanese Cuisine Chikushino."
The content changes every month, so it's fun to visit again and again.
It is held every Sunday from 4pm to 6pm (usage time 120 minutes). Advance reservations are required and the cost is 6,000 yen per person (minimum 2 people).
Image: ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka
It's on the top floor of the hotel, so there's a beautiful view.
Image: ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka
Here I will introduce what I saw on the day I visited.
You'll have a hard time deciding which one to try first! Josuian's proud Japanese sweets
Here's what happened on the day I visited!
Image: Instagram (＠namihey326) *The photo is for two people
There are various afternoon tea stands, and it's a surprise which one will be brought to you on the day. This one was handmade by the head chef. It is said to be inspired by the dry landscape garden in the courtyard, which makes it feel special.
Image: ayu.latte *The photo shows two servings
First, start with a welcome drink of "Chikushino Special Matcha." The rich and delicious matcha will soothe you.
The staff will prepare and serve it to you with care.
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After this, you can choose from Yame green tea, iced green tea, roasted green tea, Japanese black tea, iced tea, and coffee (hot or iced). If you ask a staff member when you need one, you can order as many times as you like within the time limit.
There are six types of long-awaited Japanese sweets.
First of all, when you think of "Josuian," you think of "Chikushimachi." When you eat it with plenty of brown sugar syrup, you'll be so happy that you'll be smiling.
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This is "Salted Tomato Daifuku". A bite-sized daifuku wrapped in gyuhi with salted tomatoes and white bean paste is cut in half. The sweet and sour tomato and the lightly sweet white bean paste go perfectly together. *The contents of the fruit daifuku may change depending on the season.
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"Muro-mi River" is a popular yokan from "Josuian." It's transparent and cute! The pebbles on the riverbed are expressed with white bean paste, sesame bean paste, and red bean paste.
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From the back of the photo, there is the "Matcha Japanese-style Macaron" with matcha ganache sandwiched in between, and the "Mini Raspberry Bouchée", a mini version of the popular "Josuian" bouchée sandwiched with raspberry jam. Both were delicious.
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What I was most looking forward to was the monthly special fresh confections.
The May theme is "White Clover." Cute ladybugs and flowers are placed on the leaves of white clover.
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The inside is filled with sweet bean paste, and the gentle sweetness is irresistible.
"Chikushino" Chef's exquisite savory dishes
Next, we will introduce the savory dishes prepared by the head chef of "Chikushino".
First up is the "Cauliflower Sauce." The cute little round bottle contains cauliflower sauce and green pea tofu. When you drink it through a straw, the green pea tofu slides smoothly into your mouth, giving it a Japanese tapioca feel.
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And inside this wooden box there are two smaller boxes.
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On the first tier, from the left in the photo, there was the delicious "Spring Cabbage Panna Cotta with Sea Urchin Sauce," which had a rich, sweet cabbage flavor, the "New Potato, Pumpkin and Purple Sweet Potato Roll Salad with Whole-grain Mustard Mayonnaise," which allows you to enjoy three types of strained potatoes and pumpkin, and the delightfully chewy "Shrimp with Shiraae (Shrimp Sauce)."
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On the second tier, from the left in the photo, there is [Simmered Sea Bream Roe with Shigure], which I didn't realize was fish when I ate it and was surprised by the flavor of sea bream, [Roasted Duck] with meat juices overflowing in the mouth, and [Seared Karasumi and Mizuna Salad] made with roasted dried mullet roe with a deep flavor and just the right amount of saltiness.
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This is "Lobster Bisque Chawanmushi." It's luxurious because it uses not only lobster but also yuba!
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And the "Seafood Rice Burger" is a sandwich of tuna and yam, garnished with sesame sauce and wasabi. This familiar sushi combination is fresh when enjoyed in a rice burger! The crunchy texture of the yam is irresistible.
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The "Seared Octopus with Plum" served in a glass was also refreshing and very delicious.
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This rare Japanese-style afternoon tea was a luxurious experience that satisfied both my stomach and my heart. It's also the perfect way to treat yourself.
Why not give it a try for yourself? (Text by ayu.latte)
＜Overview of "Japanese Afternoon Tea "Manyo"">
place:ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka 15階『日本料理 筑紫野』（福岡市博多区博多駅前3-3-3）
開催期間：2023年5月7日（日）～日曜限定で要予約
時間：16：00〜18：00（120分）
料金：1人6,000円（予約は2人から）
電話：092-472-7752（日本料理 筑紫野）
駐車場：レストランの利用者は3時間まで無料
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*Photo: ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka, Instagram (@namihey326）
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