[MUNI KYOTO] Seasonal "Riverside Afternoon Tea ~vert frais~" to enjoy Arashiyama's vibrant greenery

MUNI KYOTO (located in Sagatenryuji Susukinobaba-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City; General Manager: Takashi Kumeno), a small luxury hotel in Arashiyama, Kyoto, will offer 'Riverside Afternoon Tea ~vert frais~' at 'Riverside Café MUNI' overlooking the Togetsukyo Bridge for a limited time from May 7 (Thursday) to June 30 (Tuesday), 2026, to coincide with the season of beautiful fresh greenery.

This early summer-only afternoon tea, which seems to reflect the scenery of Arashiyama surrounded by lush greenery in every dish, begins with a refreshing welcome mocktail filled with the light sweet and sour flavors of kiwi and mint.

The sweets include six varieties that showcase the exquisite combination of ingredients, such as a fragrant cake made with pistachio dough mixed with griotte cherries, the 'Matcha and Lemon Opera' which layers matcha butter cream and lemon ganache to provide a refreshing taste within the richness of matcha, and the innovative 'Mango and Kinome Pavlova' combining mango with Japanese herb kinome.

For the savories, strictly selected ingredients such as Kyoto duck, sea bream, and marinated domestic salmon are combined with seasonal materials like Kujo leeks, mugwort (yomogi), and broad beans to create a light flavor with a touch of Japanese essence.

The warm dish features a deep-fried brioche kneaded with mugwort, served with sweet bean paste, cream cheese, and a hint of lemon. To conclude, a dessert with a refreshing aftertaste is delivered, featuring a melon soup poured over a coupe of mint sorbet and yogurt.

Please enjoy a moment to savor Arashiyama in early summer with all five senses from a special seat overlooking the Togetsukyo Bridge.

Overview of Afternoon Tea "Riverside Café MUNI ~vert frais~":

■ Store Name: Riverside Café MUNI (MUNI KYOTO 1F)
■ Period: May 7 (Thu) – June 30 (Tue), 2026
Reservation Period: April 28 (Tue) – June 29 (Mon), 2026
■ Hours: 11:30–13:30 / 13:00–15:00
[120-minute system / Drink L.O. 30 minutes before end]
■ Price: 8,470 JPY per person (incl. consumption tax and service charge)
■ Reservations/Inquiries: Tel 075-873-7770
Official Website: https://munihotels.com/cafe/
*Limited to 10 meals per day, prior reservation required by 18:00 the day before.

■ Menu
Welcome Drink: Kiwi and Mint Mocktail

6 Sweets:
- Lemon Thyme Panna Cotta and Green Tomato
- Pineapple and Basil Chausson
- Pistachio and Griotte Cherry Cake
- Matcha and Lemon Opera
- Mango and Kinome Pavlova
- Pistachio and Cranberry Butter Sandwich

4 Savories:
- Mugwort-flavored Sea Bream and Asparagus Tartar Monaka
- Salmon Mousse and Spinach Roulade
- Broad Bean Sable with Mint Scent
- Smoked Kyoto Duck and Kujo Leek Guapao

Warm Brioche and Seasonal Dessert:
- Mugwort Brioche with Anko and Cream Cheese Sandwich
- Melon and Mint Coupe Glacé

■ Drink Menu:
5 Japanese Black Teas (Nakakubo Tea Garden Minamiyamashiro Tea: Benifuki, Saeakari, Okumidori, Yabukita, Misho Zairai)
3 Black Teas (Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Assam)
4 Japanese Teas (Sencha, Hojicha, Matcha Latte, Hojicha Latte)
3 Herb Teas (Homegrown Spearmint, Rooibos, Original Blend Herb)
4 Coffee Items (Cafe Latte, Cappuccino, Coffee, Espresso)