Autumn ingredients combined with modern techniques at Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills combines autumn ingredients with modern  techniques to create seasonal menus inspired the fall abundance in Japan. It’s all about seafood at the hotel’s  signature restaurant, The Tavern - Grill & Lounge, where guests will indulge in a four-course prix fixe menu from a  selection of the chef’s seafood specialties. At The Tavern Lounge, nuts and raisins are featured in an array of savory  and sweet bites during Afternoon Tea. With the cooler temperatures, stop for Hot Classics at the Rooftop Bar  where tea-based classic cocktails are served hot with a twist. On the first floor, BeBu presents its own “Autumn  Harvest” with unique spices and flavors, while the Pastry Shop’s seasonal selection focuses on sweet potatoes, showcasing the natural sweetness of this autumn favorite.

The Tavern - Grill & Lounge 

Seafood Bistro  

Period: November 1 (Sunday) - December 18 (Friday)

Price: 4-Course Prix Fixe 10,000 yen per person

As Japanese seafood comes into its prime during the autumn months, The  Tavern - Grill & Lounge is showcasing a variety of fresh delicacies infusing  classic flavors and techniques with modern presentation. From the appetizers is a terrine which layers lightly cured sardines marinated in olive oil and potatoes wrapped with fresh bacon. Cooked in a water bath to slowly infuse the flavors together, it’s accompanied by pickled vegetables, seasonal herbs and truffle dressing for a savory harmony of flavors. For the entrée, The Tavern’s interpretation of a classic Provençal dish features juicy Canadian lobster, lightly seasoned and brushed with garlic butter, then finished on a lava rock broiler grill to seal the flavors. Served with a colorful array of zucchini,  roasted tomatoes, tomato fondue, basil pesto and black olives, this fresh take on a Southern French favorite  showcases the harvests of fall. For dessert is a chestnut mont blanc which features candied chestnuts enveloped  in custard chantilly cream, topped with pistachio shavings and a bitter chocolate tuille.

The Tavern - Grill & Lounge 

Nuts & Raisin Afternoon Tea 

Period: November 1 (Sunday) - November 30 (Monday)

Price: 4,500 yen

Nuts and raisins are featured in this season’s Afternoon Tea at The  Tavern - Grill & Lounge. Complementing well both savory and sweet  dishes, this seasonal tea features unique twists on traditional Japanese  sweets, with an array of flavors and textures bringing a unique touch of  autumn. Kinpira gobo, a traditional salad made of burdock, carrots and soy sauce, is re-imagined with nuts and raisins and bundled within a  savory crepe. Visually appealing and delicious is the Monaka canapé with  a Western twist. Encased in a crisp Monaka shell, find a savory filling of  cream cheese, blended chestnuts and lightly marinated raisins in brandy.

Rooftop Bar  

Hot Classics 

Period: Period: November 1 (Sunday) - December 31 (Thursday)

Price: 2,000 yen each

As the chilly weather makes its way into the city, a range of classic cocktails can be enjoyed in a hot fashion at the Rooftop Bar. Famous for its tea-based cocktail concept, enjoy original offerings in addition to mulled wine and Gluhwein. The popular Gin & Tonic takes a unique approach using fresh black pepper, muddled to release a natural spiciness, similar to that of tonic water. Homemade sage-infused herb tea brings an earthy aroma with grapefruit adding a touch of fresh citrus scent and flavor.

BeBu 

Autumn Harvest  

Period: November 1 (Sunday) - November 30 (Monday),

For the month of November, BeBu offers its own “Autumn Harvest” menu, showcasing an array of seasonal  ingredients and hearty dishes created with a modern twist. Nutty and sweet pumpkin is seasoned with North  African dukkah spice in the roasted pumpkin salad. Fresh and creamy ricotta cheese balances beautifully with  the spiced pumpkin, finished with mixed greens for a light finish.

The autumn mini burger features a juicy beef  patty with a savory paste of caramelized onions and BBQ sauce on the top bun, and pumpkin puree on the bottom. A crisp coleslaw of fresh apples, raisins and two kinds of cabbage, and topping of grilled apple slices and  white cheddar cheese round out the flavors. Bursting with autumn tastes, the “AKI-da” burger can also be enjoyed a la carte.

Pastry Shop 

Sweet Potato Sweets  

Period: November 1 (Sunday) - November 30 (Monday),

Highlighting the seasonality of fall, the Pastry Shop’s original selection of  sweets showcases Gorojima Kintoki sweet potatoes. In place of traditional strawberries, the shortcake features Gorojima Kintoki blended with soft whipped cream and custard, bringing out the potato’s natural sweetness. Récolte, meaning “harvest” in French, features crispy rice puffs, orange julee and white chocolate cream made with Valrhona Orelys 35%, covered with sweet potato mousse and topped with white chocolate.

For reservations: tokyo.restaurant@andaz.com

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