Hilton Osaka's 'Moomin' Collaboration Sweets Returns with Full Summer Vibes! [Summer Sweets Buffet ~Moomin's Tropical Vacation~]
Hilton Osaka is hosting a Moomin-themed summer sweets buffet from June 4 to August 30. Enjoy 20 tropical fruit sweets and savory dishes starting at 5,800 JPY.
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[April 21, 2026] The 2F "Folk Kitchen" at Hilton Osaka (Kita-ku, Osaka; General Manager Mark Meaney) will hold the [Summer Sweets Buffet ~Moomin's Tropical Vacation~] from June 4 (Thu) to August 30 (Sun), 2026, teaming up again with "Moomin" following its popularity last year. The buffet is structured around the comic story where the Moomin family and friends visit a southern island from Moominvalley and spend their vacation on the beach. A wide array of sweets, vividly expressed with summer sea and tropical flower motifs, utilizing plenty of summer flavors like coconut, mango, lychee, and pineapple, will be lined up. Please enjoy the unique tastes of summer while immersing yourself in the world of "Moomin."
Numerous Sweets Inspired by "Moomin" Episodes
"Moomins Under the Parasol"
"Moomins Under the Parasol"
This recreates a scene where Moominmamma spills a drink on the table, and they all eat while hiding under a parasol out of embarrassment. The whole cake, lined with the adorable behinds of the Moomin family, uses guava and peach compote, allowing you to enjoy refreshing summer flavors.
"Seaside Moomin Cake"
"Seaside Moomin Cake"
A summer-style Opera cake using banana and passion fruit, inspired by the scene of Moomin gathering shells on the beach. The fragrant and crunchy texture of pecan nuts contrasts beautifully with the smooth cake.
"Hattifattener Tropical Ocean"
"Hattifattener Tropical Ocean"
Inspired by Hattifatteners crossing the sea. Coconut vanilla mousse, cheese brûlée, and orange jelly are combined within a wave-patterned sponge. With salt sablé as an accent, one bite fills you with the vacation spirit.
"Summer Fruit Cheese Tart" (center) and "Tea and Raspberry Tart" (sides)
"Summer Fruit Cheese Tart"
A luxurious item featuring a cheese tart adorned with plenty of seasonal fruits and edible flowers.
The chef's highly recommended mini tart, "Tea and Raspberry Tart," which pairs a tea tart with generous amounts of raspberry cream and rose-flavored meringue, also makes an appearance.
Introduction to Other Menus (Excerpt)
"Blue Ribbon and Moomin's Tail"
A green apple guimauve combining apple compote and tonka caramel cream. A small sweet featuring the episode where the Snork Maiden tied a blue ribbon for Moomin, who was sad about losing the tuft on his tail.
"Southern Island Flower Cake"
A glamorous cake resembling a large flower like the shining sun, decorated with fruits and edible flowers on a base of white chocolate mint mousse and mixed berries.
In addition to these, 20 types of sweets will be available, including petit cakes featuring popular characters combined with fruits like pineapple, such as "Riding the Hattifattener Boat," "Moominpappa's Hat and Cane," "Snufkin's Hat," and "Coconut Too-Ticky."
Top: "Snufkin's Hat" Bottom: "Coconut Too-Ticky" "Riding the Hattifattener Boat"
For the savory menu, which boasts popularity rivaling the sweets, items like "Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Baguette Sandwich," "Fried White Fish with Mango Salsa," "Shrimp Lemon Genovese Conchiglie Pasta," and the familiar "Japanese Curry" will appear. At the action station, the chef will finish and serve "Eggs Benedict with Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salsa" freshly made.
[Summer Sweets Buffet ~Moomin's Tropical Vacation~] Overview
Venue: Hilton Osaka 2F "Folk Kitchen"
Period: June 4 (Thu) - August 30 (Sun), 2026. Held only every Thursday to Sunday
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (90-minute limit)
Price: Thu/Fri: 5,800 JPY per person. Sat/Sun/Holidays: 6,800 JPY per person.
However, during the Obon period from August 13 (Thu) - August 16 (Sun): 6,800 JPY per person.
Children (4-11 years old) are half the plan price.
* Includes about 10 types of drinks such as coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Includes 10% consumption tax and service charge.
Sweets buffet introduction page here:
https://osaka.hiltonjapan.co.jp/plans/restaurants/sweetsbuffet/folkkit
[April 21, 2026] The 2F "Folk Kitchen" at Hilton Osaka (Kita-ku, Osaka; General Manager Mark Meaney) will hold the [Summer Sweets Buffet ~Moomin's Tropical Vacation~] from June 4 (Thu) to August 30 (Sun), 2026, teaming up again with "Moomin" following its popularity last year. The buffet is structured around the comic story where the Moomin family and friends visit a southern island from Moominvalley and spend their vacation on the beach. A wide array of sweets, vividly expressed with summer sea and tropical flower motifs, utilizing plenty of summer flavors like coconut, mango, lychee, and pineapple, will be lined up. Please enjoy the unique tastes of summer while immersing yourself in the world of "Moomin."
Numerous Sweets Inspired by "Moomin" Episodes
"Moomins Under the Parasol"
"Moomins Under the Parasol"
This recreates a scene where Moominmamma spills a drink on the table, and they all eat while hiding under a parasol out of embarrassment. The whole cake, lined with the adorable behinds of the Moomin family, uses guava and peach compote, allowing you to enjoy refreshing summer flavors.
"Seaside Moomin Cake"
"Seaside Moomin Cake"
A summer-style Opera cake using banana and passion fruit, inspired by the scene of Moomin gathering shells on the beach. The fragrant and crunchy texture of pecan nuts contrasts beautifully with the smooth cake.
"Hattifattener Tropical Ocean"
"Hattifattener Tropical Ocean"
Inspired by Hattifatteners crossing the sea. Coconut vanilla mousse, cheese brûlée, and orange jelly are combined within a wave-patterned sponge. With salt sablé as an accent, one bite fills you with the vacation spirit.
"Summer Fruit Cheese Tart" (center) and "Tea and Raspberry Tart" (sides)
"Summer Fruit Cheese Tart"
A luxurious item featuring a cheese tart adorned with plenty of seasonal fruits and edible flowers.
The chef's highly recommended mini tart, "Tea and Raspberry Tart," which pairs a tea tart with generous amounts of raspberry cream and rose-flavored meringue, also makes an appearance.
Introduction to Other Menus (Excerpt)
"Blue Ribbon and Moomin's Tail"
A green apple guimauve combining apple compote and tonka caramel cream. A small sweet featuring the episode where the Snork Maiden tied a blue ribbon for Moomin, who was sad about losing the tuft on his tail.
"Southern Island Flower Cake"
A glamorous cake resembling a large flower like the shining sun, decorated with fruits and edible flowers on a base of white chocolate mint mousse and mixed berries.
In addition to these, 20 types of sweets will be available, including petit cakes featuring popular characters combined with fruits like pineapple, such as "Riding the Hattifattener Boat," "Moominpappa's Hat and Cane," "Snufkin's Hat," and "Coconut Too-Ticky."
Top: "Snufkin's Hat" Bottom: "Coconut Too-Ticky" "Riding the Hattifattener Boat"
For the savory menu, which boasts popularity rivaling the sweets, items like "Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Baguette Sandwich," "Fried White Fish with Mango Salsa," "Shrimp Lemon Genovese Conchiglie Pasta," and the familiar "Japanese Curry" will appear. At the action station, the chef will finish and serve "Eggs Benedict with Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salsa" freshly made.
[Summer Sweets Buffet ~Moomin's Tropical Vacation~] Overview
Venue: Hilton Osaka 2F "Folk Kitchen"
Period: June 4 (Thu) - August 30 (Sun), 2026. Held only every Thursday to Sunday
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (90-minute limit)
Price: Thu/Fri: 5,800 JPY per person. Sat/Sun/Holidays: 6,800 JPY per person.
However, during the Obon period from August 13 (Thu) - August 16 (Sun): 6,800 JPY per person.
Children (4-11 years old) are half the plan price.
* Includes about 10 types of drinks such as coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Includes 10% consumption tax and service charge.
Sweets buffet introduction page here:
https://osaka.hiltonjapan.co.jp/plans/restaurants/sweetsbuffet/folkkit