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Tokyu Hotels to Showcase Award-Winning Dish Nationwide

Tokyu Hotels & Resorts, led by President Jun Murai, is set to tantalize taste buds across Japan as it serves the grand prize-winning dish from the 23rd Tokyu Hotels Culinary Contest—'Roast Pork Piccata'—in 35 participating hotels from May 7 to May 31, 2025. Developed by chef Sadayuki Ogata of Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, this delightful dish represents a culinary triumph that highlights the artistry of Japan’s next-generation chefs.

The annual culinary contest, designed to enhance the skills and mindset of aspiring culinary professionals, challenges entrants with specific themes. This year’s focus was on 'Roast Pork', encouraging participants to create a main dish leveraging this key ingredient, along with innovative garnishes and sauces. The dishes were meticulously judged, and Ogata's creation won the gold medal for its culinary excellence.

Ogata describes his dish as crafted to preserve the moist and tender texture of the roast pork. “I aimed to enhance the natural flavors with a creamy piccata style using cheese and egg, paired with a zesty lemon sauce. A salad mixed with shiba-zuke adds a refreshing tartness, perfect for early summer dining. Additionally, premium oils like perilla and olive oil, along with quinoa—often hailed as a superfood—are included, keeping health and wellness in mind,” Ogata explained.

Guests can experience this culinary masterpiece in various forms at participating hotels, whether as a main course or part of a buffet selection. This dish promises to be a centerpiece of flavor that embodies the sophistication of Tokyu Hotels’ dining.

Notably, this is not the only initiative highlighting Tokyu Hotels' commitment to food and beverage excellence. In November of last year, Tokyu held its inaugural Cocktail Competition for bartenders, and followed up with the Restaurant Service Contest in February 2025, aimed at the food service staff. These events reflect the hotel's ongoing effort to integrate food, drinks, and services into a unified space of dining delight—a concept collectively dubbed 'Food of Tokyu Hotels'.

Roast Pork Piccata Sale Overview

Implementation Period

May 7 (Wed) - May 31 (Sat), 2025

Menu Item

• - Roast Pork Piccata

Participating Hotels

This gourmet dish can be sampled at a range of esteemed Tokyu hotels including:

• - The Capitol Hotel Tokyu
• - Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel
• - Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu
• - Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel
• - Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
• - Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
• - Hakuba Tokyu Hotel
• - Mount Fuji Mishima Tokyu Hotel
• - Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel
• - Shimojita Tokyu Hotel
• - Miyako Island Tokyu Hotel & Resorts
• - Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu
• - Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
• - Jogging Palace Excel Hotel Tokyu
• - Kichijoji Excel Hotel Tokyu
• - Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu
• - Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu
• - Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu
• - Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu
• - Hakata Excel Hotel Tokyu
• - Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel
• - Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel
• - Kichijoji Tokyu REI Hotel
• - Kawasaki Kings Sky Front Tokyu REI Hotel
• - Yokohama Tokyu REI Hotel
• - Osaka Tokyu REI Hotel
• - Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI Hotel
• - Kobe Sannomiya Tokyu REI Hotel
• - Takamatsu Tokyu REI Hotel
• - Matsuyama Tokyu REI Hotel
• - HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel
• - THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
• - The Park Front Hotel At Universal Studios Japan
• - SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL
• - SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL

Note that the serving styles, including buffet items and courses, may differ among hotels. Prices, availability, and service times are subject to individual hotel arrangements, so please check their official websites for details.

Profile of Award-Winning Chef

Sadayuki Ogata
Born in 1996 in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture
Joined Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in 2014, gaining experience in the main kitchen and the restaurant ‘Caramera’.
Served as a residential chef for the Japanese Embassy in Australia in 2022, and after returning in 2023, was reassigned to the main kitchen.
Awards:

• - Gold Award at the Maiyu Culinary Competition 2019
• - Honorable Mention at the First Escoffier Young Chef Competition (2019)

About Tokyu Hotels & Resorts

Located at 1-10-7 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo, Tokyu Hotels & Resorts is headed by president Jun Murai. This company manages hotels, restaurants, and membership-based resorts across Japan, offering a wide variety of unique dining experiences throughout its expansive network, which includes brands such as The Capitol Hotel Tokyu, Tokyu Hotels, Tokyu Resort Hotels, Excel Hotel Tokyu, and Tokyu REI Hotels, alongside distinct offerings like BELLUSTAR TOKYO and STREAM HOTEL. For more information, please visit Tokyu Hotels Official Website.