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Summer Kaiseki Dining at Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo

The Japanese restaurant, Hanamusashi, located in Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo, is set to unveil a luxurious summer kaiseki dining experience starting from July 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026. This culinary offering centers around a choice between the magnificent "Grilled Lobster in Shell" or the delectable "Stone-Grilled Japanese Beef Sirloin." This kaiseki highlights summer's bounty with seasonal treasures like conger eel and various summer vegetables, making it a grand feast perfect for family gatherings, corporate receptions, or even ceremonial events like omiya-mairi (a baby's shrine visit) and celebrations of longevity.

Seasonal Menu Highlights

Menu Item: Hanamusashi Kaiseki - ¥17,000

Hanamusashi offers a carefully curated kaiseki menu designed to celebrate the flavors of summer.
The main dish includes either the signature grilled lobster, prepared spectacularly with a rich uni sauce that enhances its natural sweetness, or the soy-marinated and stone-grilled domestic beef sirloin, which retains all its flavors and tenderness.

July Menu Features:
The July menu kicks off with a refreshing freeze-pured white corn soup that captures the sweet essence of the season. The appetizers reflect summer's vibrancy, featuring grilled eggplant, bitter melon, and conger eel, artfully arranged to resemble morning glories.
The sashimi is served on a chilly ice plate for an elegant touch, and a highlight of the month is the delicate conger eel shabu-shabu, lightly simmered in a premium broth, presenting a delightful flavor and fluffy texture that melt in your mouth. To conclude your meal, enjoy a charming wagashi styled as a cute mosquito-repelling pig, a treat that encapsulates the feel of a Japanese summer.

August Menu Features:
The August offerings present a refined uni mousse paired with kombu dashi for a sophisticated taste. The appetizers include a fresh takoyaki mixed with summer vegetables and a beautiful abalone grilled on the shell.
Guests can savor the exquisite 'Botan Conger Eel,' crafted from carefully cut and blanched eel, resembling a delicate flower. The evening features a special dish of unagi (eel) in a rich, sweet, and savory style, accentuated by refreshing sansho pepper, perfect for enduring the summer heat.
For dessert, visually delightful wagashi resembling swimming goldfish will bring joy to your dining experience. This meal allows you to fully immerse in the sensory beauty of the Japanese summer.

Dining Experience

The kaiseki serves from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM for lunch and 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM for dinner, where guests can relish this culinary journey in an elegant setting that embodies the essence of Japanese aesthetics and hospitality.
With six types of private dining spaces accommodating up to 12 guests, Hanamusashi is ideal for intimate family celebrations, corporate meetings, or memorable gatherings.

Reservation Information

To secure your unforgettable kaiseki experience, please contact us at 03-3980-5533 for restaurant reservations, available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Alternatively, online reservations can be made through the official website.

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo has stood as a landmark in Ikebukuro since 1985, just a convenient three-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station. Enjoy not only this exquisite dining option but also the rich culture, shopping, and arts that the vibrant city offers, making it a perfect destination for both locals and travelers.