Recent Reviews
With the hot weather continuing, I went to the Palace Lounge for some shaved ice. You can't make reservations for seats at the Palace Lounge's shaved ice, so I went in at the same time it opened at 11:00 AM, but most of the seats were already taken. I love mango, so I ordered the "Mango Shaved Ice with Coconut and Yogurt Cream" set with hot coffee (¥4,000). It was a satisfying treat with plenty of sweet, fresh mango on top. My friend ordered the "Matcha Shaved Ice with Azuki Beans and Mochi." It was quite voluminous, with not only mochi but also black sugar jelly and matcha warabi mochi. Hotel shaved ice, which is only available during this season, is truly the best! ♡
Afternoon Tea "STONES" MONTBLANC EDITION The plates inspired by Mont Blanc, especially the dessert plate, were absolutely stunning. I was surprised to find real edible physalis on the dessert plate. It was so delicious that I wanted to buy just the dessert plate and take it home. The savories were also delicious, but it would have been perfect if the temperature control for hot and cold items had been more precise. The drinks were great, with a delicious welcome drink of green tea. However, the tea selection was mainly Ronnefeldt, and there were no original drinks. Compared to the impressive food, the drinks felt a bit underwhelming. I was very hungry, so I ordered some truffle fries as an extra. However, they seemed like a standard, pre-made product that was just deep-fried, and the portion size was a bit small, which was a bit disappointing.
Having cake at the lounge of a luxury hotel on my birthday has become my recent trend, and this year I finally visited the Palace Hotel, which I had been wanting to go to for a long time. The marron chantilly and Darjeeling tea were both delicious, and I was able to enjoy a luxurious experience.
I find myself craving Maron Shanti on a regular basis. This was my first visit at night, and I was happy to see they're open until 11 pm. It's the perfect place to go after dinner when you want a delicious cake and coffee. It's quiet, and the seating arrangement is very spacious, which makes it great for having conversations with friends.