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A Luxurious Spring Experience at Hotel Metropolitan's Shikisai Charyo

As the cherry blossom season approaches, the Hotel Metropolitan, located in the vibrant Ikebukuro district of Tokyo, invites guests to indulge in its newly launched spring course and lunch menu starting March 3, 2026. Helmed by Executive Chef Shigeo Ito, the Shikisai Charyo offers a selection of exquisite seasonal dishes that highlight the freshest ingredients from land and sea. This is an ideal culinary experience for celebrations such as graduations, farewells, or any special occasion.

Dining Details

Located on the second floor, Shikisai Charyo is open for lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM and dinner from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, with advance reservations recommended. Please note that dinner service is unavailable on Sundays, and the restaurant is closed on Mondays. For inquiries or to make reservations, you can reach them at 03-3980-5533 or book online through their official website.

Spring Seasonal Course - Shikisai Course

Available from March 3 to April 4, 2026, this course starts at ¥7,500 and allows diners to choose a main dish from a range of carefully selected ingredients. The menu features:

• - Appetizers:

- Handmade tofu topped with fragrant sakura shrimp, a delightful fusion of flavors.
- Tempura made with seasonal firefly squid and bamboo shoots.

• - Sashimi Selection:

- Delicately sliced cherry sea bream and scallops dressed in a sake-infused sauce for a Japanese-style carpaccio.

• - Small Pot Dish:

- A light and refreshing pot with sea bream and clams, beautifully seasoned with aumaji dashi stock, offering a taste of spring.

The main course includes a choice of chicken, pork, seasonal fish, seafood, or premium domestic beef, expertly prepared using grilling or teppanyaki techniques to enhance the natural flavors.

Desserts and Soup

• - The generous meal concludes with delicious nameko mushroom warm soba soup and a sumptuous matcha tiramisu for dessert.

Spring Lunch Menu - Shikisai Lunch

For a delightful lunch option, the Shikisai lunch, priced from ¥3,200, includes a dessert buffet featuring various sweet creations from the chef. Enjoy a selection of six seasonal main dishes, including:

• - Monthly grilled dishes highlighting seasonal vegetables: March features crunchy spring bamboo shoots, grilled to perfection.
• - Tender Yamagata pork served in a unique “grilled shabu” technique, paired with a simple yet flavorful kelp salt to savor the vegetables' innate taste.

The meal also includes a variety of appetizers, rice, soup with pickles, and the dessert buffet featuring six types of confections, cookies, and pastries, all crafted with care by the pastry chef.

Why Choose Hotel Metropolitan

Located just a three-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, the Hotel Metropolitan has been a flagship hotel of JR East Hotels since its grand opening in June 1985. With 805 guest rooms and various dining options, it not only offers a stunning venue for dining but also enhances your stay with facilities like a fitness gym, esthetics salon, and convenient access to local attractions. Whether for a sumptous celebratory meal or a pleasant get-together, the Shikisai Charyo is the ideal choice for memorable moments.



For more information or to explore the menu further, visit the official Hotel Metropolitan website. Book your experience today to ensure an unforgettable spring dining affair!