Exceptional Chocolates to Delight Adults (1) | Valentine's Day Selections from 6 Carefully Chosen Hotels to Impress Gourmands
Discover patisseries at hotels offering chocolates perfect for official occasions or as gifts for superiors, with their elegant flavors and luxurious designs. Among them, these six hotels are particularly noteworthy. Here, we present this year's "must-have" chocolates from six carefully selected hotels, highly recommended by sweet enthusiasts.
The "Cool Chocolat," with its striking red heart-shaped container, boasts a passionate design perfect for Valentine's Day. Inside are white, almond-coated chocolates. Surprisingly, the heart container itself is also made of chocolate. This is designed to create a Valentine's Day filled with smiles as you share the heart together.
"Cool Chocolat" ¥2,400
Sales Period | February 1 (Fri) - 14 (Thu)
Sales Location | The Ritz-Carlton Cafe & Deli
1F, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-6434-8711 (Restaurant Reservations)
Beyond the exquisite taste that will impress gourmets, the elegant designs and packaging are also appealing, suitable for both official settings and gifts for superiors. With a rich variety ranging from affordable boxes of six to those presented in wooden cases of twenty, you can find the perfect chocolate for your intended recipient.
From left: Valentine's Chocolates, box of 20 ¥7,500; box of 6 ¥2,800
Sales Period | February 1 (Fri) - 14 (Thu)
Sales Location | The Ritz-Carlton Cafe & Deli
1F, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-6434-8711 (Restaurant Reservations)
Introducing a special Valentine's version of the iconic Peninsula Pageboy bear-shaped chocolate, adorned with red heart chocolates. Inside each of the adorable bitter, milk, and white chocolate bears, which are sure to bring a smile, are nine bonbons. You can fully savor their rich flavors, recognized by gourmets. This cute bear, with its plump belly full of sweet happiness, will surely deliver smiles to your loved one!
Valentine's Chocolate Bear [approx. 15cm H] ¥4,500 each
Sales Period | January 21 (Mon) - February 14 (Thu)
Sales Location | The Peninsula Boutique & Cafe
B1F, The Peninsula Tokyo, 1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-6270-2717 (Boutique 11:00-19:00 / Cafe 11:00-18:30)
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Enjoy two flavors, raspberry and matcha, in white and milk chocolate with a vibrant red coating, or the heart-shaped "Cordis" boxes. Inside the black box are almond chocolates, while the white box contains raspberry-flavored macadamia nuts. These impactful gifts, designed to convey feelings from the very first glance, will make Valentine's Day truly special.
From left: "Valentine Heart Chocolate" box of 9 ¥3,400 (box of 4 ¥1,600, box of 16 ¥5,800)
"Cordis" (White/Black) ¥3,000 each
Sales Period | January 21 (Mon) - February 14 (Thu)
Sales Location | The Peninsula Boutique & Cafe
B1F, The Peninsula Tokyo, 1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
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All of the bonbons, the signature product of the "Mandarin Oriental Gourmet Shop," have been renewed for this Valentine's Day. For Valentine's, we recommend the gift boxes of four or six pieces, each containing a single heart-shaped "Caramel Mandarin Orange." Experience the balanced flavors and aromas where the chocolate coating and the filling blend harmoniously, the initial flavor that unfolds the moment it touches your tongue, and the lingering aftertaste.—We can't wait to discover these meticulously crafted, new bonbons that even gourmets haven't yet experienced!
Bonbon Chocolat, "Caramel Mandarin Orange," single piece gift box: box of 4 ¥1,500, box of 6 ¥2,150
Sales Period | February 1 (Fri) –
Sales Location | Mandarin Oriental Gourmet Shop
1F, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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For those seeking a playful or impactful Valentine's gift, how about "Cœur d'Amour," which means "heart of love" in French? This vibrant red "heart of love," made of milk chocolate to express passionate feelings, contains eight types of bonbons, allowing you to savor the reborn bonbons this Valentine's Day. Additionally, the new chocolate cake "Chérie," available only in February, offers a unique flavor experience where the taste of Mandarin Oriental Tokyo's original tea—a blend of premium Chinese Fujian oolong tea with bergamot (citrus) aroma—melds with the rich chocolate. Surprise your gourmet partner with a distinctly different Valentine's Day.
From left: "Chérie" ¥600
Sales Period | February 1 (Fri) - 28 (Thu)
"Cœur d'Amour" ¥4,000
Sales Period | February 1 (Fri) - February 14 (Thu)
Sales Location | Mandarin Oriental Gourmet Shop
1F, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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The popular cake "Macao" from the "Pastry Boutique" is now available in a special heart shape for Valentine's Day. The rich flavor of the 62% cacao dark chocolate mousse, combined with the subtle aroma of jasmine, creates an elegant taste that spreads beautifully. True to its name, "Coeur" (meaning "heart" in French), it promises a memorable and impressive Valentine's Day.
"Coeur Macao" [12cm] ¥3,800
Sales Period | February 1 (Fri) - 14 (Thu)
Sales Location | Pastry Boutique
2F, Park Hyatt Tokyo, 3-7-1-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
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Indulge in the exquisite tablet made with carefully selected dark chocolate, complemented by the rich texture of three types of nuts and the tartness of dried fruits that enhance the chocolate's flavor—a perfect gift to express your gratitude to someone special. For that extraordinary person, choose the unique heart-shaped chocolate box handcrafted by the pastry chef. Inside the heart lies a dark chocolate ganache truffle made with honey, where its natural sweetness enhances the rich taste. This heart, resembling bronze metal reflecting the light of passion, adds a luxurious touch to an adult Valentine's Day.
From left: Tablet Chocolat [10cm] ¥1,500; Heart Box [14cm] ¥4,500 *Limited to 50 pieces
Sales Period | February 1 (Fri) –
Sales Location | Pastry Boutique
2F, Park Hyatt Tokyo, 3-7-1-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
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For Valentine's Day, Michelin 3-star chef Pierre Gagnaire, renowned in France, proposes five types of chocolates incorporating Japanese ingredients. These include chocolates dusted with aromatic matcha, those infused with yuzu puree offering a balance of tartness and bitterness, some kneaded with white sesame paste reminiscent of Japanese sweets, others topped with crispy rice crisps, and one infused with Daiginjo aged sake. These chocolates, with their deep, unique sweetness and innovative flavors, are truly fitting for a Valentine's Day aimed at discerning adults.
Valentine Chocolat: 6-piece set ¥2,500, 12-piece set ¥5,000 *Limited quantity available
Sales Period | February 11 (Mon, Holiday) - 14 (Thu)
Sales Location | Pierre Gagnaire Pain et Gateaux
2F, ANA InterContinental Tokyo, 1-12-33 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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The "Cœur Chocolat Pistache," with its striking pistachio green, offers a delightful sweet and sour harmony of raspberry puree and orange peel hidden within a rich, smooth dark chocolate mousse. The "Le Chocolat Pierre Gagnaire," seemingly simple at first glance, surprises with its diverse textures that are hard to imagine from its appearance. In contrast to the rhythmic crunch, you'll be captivated by the rich flavor of the mousse, layered with two types of cacao-rich chocolates. These two special cakes, designed to immerse you in the allure of chocolate, are perfect as a treat for yourself.
From left: "Cœur Chocolat Pistache" ¥600, "Le Chocolat Pierre Gagnaire" ¥580
Sales Period | February 1 (Fri) - 14 (Thu)
Sales Location | Pierre Gagnaire Pain et Gateaux
2F, ANA InterContinental Tokyo, 1-12-33 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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The "Petit Lamkan d'Amour Set," featuring "Chocolat Cru" and "Pecan Caramel" in a charming heart-shaped container, is a collaboration with the popular French tableware brand "LE CREUSET." This limited-edition set offers a "double delight" as you can enjoy the creamy nama chocolate and caramel-coated pecans, and then keep the cute Le Creuset container afterward. The tableware comes in six colors: natural pink, white, cherry red, orange, Dijon yellow, and fruit green. It's also recommended as a Valentine's gift for women.
From left: "Chocolat Cru," "Pecan Caramel" (2 pieces) ¥3,000 *Limited to 50 sets
Sales Period | February 1 (Fri) - 14 (Thu)
Sales Location | Pastry Shop "Sweets & Deli"
B1F, Palace Hotel Tokyo, 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
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The visually appealing "Barre Chocolat" is available in three varieties: white, black, and milk chocolate. Its light texture, with the rhythmic burst of dried fruits, nuts, and cereals, makes it easy to enjoy even for those who aren't fond of sweets. The "Les Huit" bonbon chocolates, offering eight flavors including praline, passion fruit, and brandy, feature a simple design that highlights their beautiful form, perfect for an adult Valentine's Day. For the discerning woman who wants to choose something sophisticated for a cool man who might find cute gifts embarrassing.
From left: "Les Huit" box of 8 ¥1,800; "Barre Chocolat" [W20×H3.5 cm] ¥1,500 each
Sales Period | February 1 (Fri) - 14 (Thu)
Sales Location | Pastry Shop "Sweets & Deli"
B1F, Palace Hotel Tokyo, 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
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