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As spring unfolds, Minimal Azabudai Hills is set to offer a luxurious and unique cocoa experience that celebrates Japanese aesthetics through chocolate. From April 4 to June 30, 2026, guests can enjoy the ‘Minimal Cocoa Chocolate Course - Sense of Wonder,’ featuring an exclusive menu inspired by the beauty of traditional Japanese sweets.

Minimal, a specialty chocolate shop by βace Corporation, is known for its meticulous approach to crafting chocolate. Drawing on the refined sensibilities that stem from Japanese culture, the chocolates at Minimal reimagine traditional confections, offering a fresh perspective on cocoa and chocolate. The course will showcase an array of unique creations that pair chocolate with classic Japanese desserts like anmitsu, monaka, and sweet red beans, all presented in Minimal's distinctive style.

Course Highlights: Japanese Desserts Reimagined

At Minimal Azabudai Hills, guests can expect a delightful culinary journey that captures the essence of Japanese flavors. Some featured items on this unique menu include:

• - Hōjicha Chocolate Ice Cream with Sweet Beans: This special dessert combines a rich chocolate gâteau made with five types of sweet beans—green peas, white, chickpeas, red, and black beans—infused with Ghanaian cocoa. Served with a smooth hōjicha chocolate ice cream, the dish is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, accented with a crunchy crumble and optional black sugar syrup for drizzling.

• - Chocolate Anmitsu Parfait: This innovative parfait features mochi pieces made with chocolate and cocoa pulp, along with strawberries, azuki bean balls, and chocolate ice cream infused with fruity Colombian cocoa beans. The various textural elements provide both contrast and harmony, evoking the traditional Japanese dessert experience in a modern format.

• - Two-Style Shumai by O2: Created in collaboration with O2, a renowned modern Chinese cuisine restaurant, this dish features two types of shumai—one with duck meat enhanced by cocoa nibs and another made with flavorful guineafowl, paired with Madagascar cocoa nibs for a refreshing twist.

Unique Pairings and Atmosphere

Each dish is accompanied by select beverages, including Japanese black tea and special cocktails that elevate the dining experience. Minimal Azabudai Hills aims to provide not just a meal, but a one-of-a-kind experience that allows diners to appreciate the subtle flavors and artistry of chocolate through the lens of Japanese culinary tradition.

Details and Reservations

Course Duration: April 4, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Price: ¥7,900 (tax included)
Location: Minimal The Specialty, Azabudai Hills, 1-8-5 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo, 2F Garden Plaza
Reservation Link: Reserve Here (Reservations open March 1, 2026, at 10 AM)

Embrace this limited-time opportunity to enjoy an extraordinary fusion of Japanese aesthetics and chocolaty delights. Be among the first to experience this harmonious blend of tradition and innovation at Minimal Azabudai Hills. As a chocolate production house, Minimal is dedicated to sourcing high-quality cacao and crafting exceptional chocolate products that elevate the senses and leave a lasting impression.