Hotel Sosei Sapporo M Gallery Collection Launches Hawaiian Lunch Buffet and Beer-Pairing Afternoon Tea from July – Summer 2026 Dining

Hotel Sosei Sapporo M Gallery Collection (located in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido; General Manager: Tadasu Kitahara), a luxury boutique hotel in Sapporo's Sosei River East district, will launch two summer dining events from July 2026: the 'Hawaiian Festival Lunch Buffet' (July 3 – September 27) and 'Hokkaido Summer Afternoon Tea' (July 1 – August 30).

We will deliver Hokkaido's short but brilliant summer through two approaches: a lunch buffet with the open feel nurtured by the Hawaiian sun and sea, and a new-style afternoon tea infused with the storytelling unique to the birthplace of beer. This summer lineup caters to a wide range of occasions, from creating summer memories with family and friends to sophisticated adult afternoon moments.

## Hawaiian Festival Lunch Buffet

Bring the spirit of Hawaii to Hokkaido's summer. Starting Friday, July 3, 2026.

Now in its third edition, this event has become a staple lunch event that colors Sapporo's summer. Enjoy the food culture nurtured by the Hawaiian sun and sea in a sophisticated hotel dining setting, perfectly timed for Hokkaido's short but brilliant summer.

This year, new menu items have been added to enrich the Hawaiian flavors. Alongside classics like 'Ahi Poke,' 'Lomi Lomi Salmon,' 'Kalua Pig with Cabbage' (a local dish of long-steamed pork and cabbage), 'Garlic Shrimp,' and 'Loco Moco,' new additions include plate lunch staples 'Mac Salad' and 'Chicken Pineapple Salad,' 'Fried Saimin' (Hawaiian-style yakisoba), 'Mahi Mahi Herb Cutlet' using popular Hawaiian white fish, a 'Hawaiian Aloha BBQ Corner,' and 'Chef's Choice Pizza.' For desserts, we offer a vibrant lineup including 'Haupia Pudding,' a traditional coconut milk-based dessert, and 'Hawaiian Rainbow Shave Ice' to enhance the tropical mood. A soft drink bar is also included.

Furthermore, as a special stage to enhance your dining experience, Aloha Hula performances by hula classes from Sapporo and nearby areas will be held (two shows at 12:30 and 1:00 PM; may not be held on some days). The gentle melodies and movements of the hula will fill the restaurant with the atmosphere of Hawaii.

### Menu (23 items total)

**Cold Dishes**
- Assorted Vegetable Salads
- Mac Salad
- Ahi Poke
- Lomi Lomi Salmon
- Chicken Pineapple Salad

**Hot Dishes**
- Kalua Pig with Cabbage
- Fried Saimin
- Chicken Long Rice
- Spam Rice
- Mahi Mahi Herb Cutlet
- Squid Luau
- Garlic Shrimp
- Loco Moco
- Hawaiian Aloha BBQ Corner
- Chef's Choice Pizza

**Desserts**
- Malasada
- Pancake
- *Haupia Pudding
- Chocolate Fountain
- Coffee Jelly
- Whipped Cream
- Hawaiian Fruit Punch
- Hawaiian Rainbow Shave Ice

*Items marked with an asterisk are new this year.
*Menu items are subject to change depending on ingredient availability.

### Event Overview

- **Name**: Hawaiian Festival Lunch Buffet
- **Period**: Friday, July 3, 2026 – Sunday, September 27, 2026
- **Operating Days**: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the period (excluding July 4)
- **Time**: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Last order 2:00 PM)
- **Venue**: 'Barley Grill & Bar,' 1F, Hotel Sosei Sapporo M Gallery Collection
- **Price**:
- Adults: Friday ¥4,500 / Saturday & Sunday ¥5,000
- Children (ages 6-11): Friday ¥2,200 / Saturday & Sunday ¥2,500
- Preschool children: Free
- *Prices include 10% service charge and tax.
- **Aloha Hula Performance**: Hula stage by hula classes from Sapporo and nearby areas, 12:30 PM & 1:00 PM (two shows). May not be held on some days.

## Hokkaido Summer Afternoon Tea

A new afternoon tea that also pairs with beer is born. Savories take center stage, finishing with a 'Shime Parfait.' Starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

While traditional afternoon tea focuses on sweets, this event flips the concept to make savories the star. We propose a new style of afternoon tea featuring 7 savory dishes packed with Hokkaido's summer seasonal ingredients, sweets like melon macarons and lavender cake, and a hotel-quality elevation of Sapporo's 'Shime Parfait' culture.

### A Beer and Sapporo Story Only This Hotel Can Tell

This hotel stands on the very ground where the Kaitakushi Beer Brewery, the predecessor of Sapporo Beer, was founded in 1876 (Meiji 9). Born from the dream of developing Hokkaido, beer spread from this location throughout Japan. Beer is deeply intertwined with the very fabric of Sapporo city – from the massive beer garden at Odori Park in summer, to the evening toasts in Susukino, and the fragrant smoke of Jingisukan (grilled mutton). Sapporo's summer is always accompanied by beer.

'Hokkaido Summer Afternoon Tea' was designed starting from this unique location story. The welcome drink for the afternoon tea can be chosen from sparkling wine or Sapporo Beer. This new style of 'afternoon tea that also pairs with beer' begins here.

### Savor Hokkaido's Summer with Savories at the Forefront

Summer in Hokkaido flows on a different timeline than Honshu. It's a short, brilliant season when the blessings of the northern land shine all at once. This event offers a total of 7 savory dishes, each embodying 'Hokkaido's summer.'

From a quiche with Hokkaido hanasaki crab and asparagus, Galician-style Hokkaido octopus, to a lobster and saffron white foam soup evoking the breeze of Odori Park – each is a hotel-quality dish starring Hokkaido's seasonal ingredients. We offer items that will make locals nod in recognition, like the 'Twilight Corn Wagon' homage to the iconic corn carts of Odori Park, and 'Spiced Hokkaido Chicken Fritters' inheriting Sapporo's soup curry culture. For tourists, we provide a moment packed with Hokkaido's charm, a lasting memory of their trip. This afternoon tea is perfect for reunions with friends and family returning from outside Hokkaido.

The savory-centric composition, rich in umami and saltiness, pairs exceptionally well with cold beer. This new style proposal broadens the appeal to a different demographic than traditional afternoon tea – male guests, couples, and beer enthusiasts.

### A Visual Feast of Hokkaido Summer

Light green macarons are adorned with chocolate work resembling melon vines, creating an appearance as if real melons have ripened. Desserts like beer served in small mugs with fine white foam visually express Hokkaido's summer.