The Hyatt Regency Tokyo is holding its popular French desserts event, the Gilles Marchal Fair, until Nov. 18.
Featuring the world-famous pastry chef known for his exquisite madeleines and financiers, the hotel's cafe, lounge and pastry shop offers a delightful course menu, an afternoon tea set and sweets to go. At Caffe, guests can enjoy the multitiered presentation of the Gilles Marchal Sweets Set, featuring autumn-themed delicacies with elegant flavors of citrus and spices. The set is offered from 2:30 p.m. until 5 p.m., and is priced at ¥3,500.
The Gilles Marchal Afternoon Tea Set served at the lounge introduces guests to his signature baked sweets along with various other savory treats. Reservations are required a day before for the two-hour course that is offered from 2:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. The afternoon tea set is priced at ¥4,000. At the pastry shop, guests can take out their favorites from among seven kinds of Marchal's enchanting pieces, ranging from gateau opera (¥580) to the banana and pineapple-based Cake Exotic (¥3,300, reservations needed three days before). The shop is open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.
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