A New Summer Chill! Introducing the 'Fresh Fruit Smoothie Parfait,' a Hybrid Experience of Drinking and Eating
The Strings Omotesando's 'Cafe & Dining ZelkovA' will offer the 'Fresh Fruit Smoothie Parfait' from July 7 to September 7, 2026. Featuring strawberry & berry and mango & shine muscat varieties, this hybrid dessert allows guests to drink, eat, and dip. Created by Pastry Chef Yuji Takahashi, it offers an elegant summer experience beyond traditional shaved ice.
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The Strings Omotesando (Location: 3-6-8 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo; General Manager: Hiroyuki Miyata) is pleased to announce the launch of the 'Fresh Fruit Smoothie Parfait,' a new hybrid dessert, at the first-floor 'Cafe & Dining ZelkovA,' available from July 7 (Tue) to September 7 (Mon), 2026. This hybrid style combines sweet and sour strawberries & berries or rich mango & shine muscat with homemade smoothies, crafted into a chilled, three-dimensional art parfait. It is a new, elegant summer experience that goes beyond shaved ice.
Cafe & Dining ZelkovA proposes a new chilled dessert that transcends the boundaries of traditional summer shaved ice and cold drinks. Designed to brighten up summer moments, this 'chilled fruit art' uses plenty of fresh fruit, extending its world from the plate to the pie crust on top of the glass. The parfait is designed for a fun eating experience: first, enjoy the fresh fruit on top, then break the crispy pie crust into the smoothie for a textural accent. Afterward, you can drink it with a straw or dip the fruits from the plate into the smoothie. Enjoy a hybrid dining experience that engages all five senses.
- Blissful Berry: 'Strawberry & Berry Smoothie Parfait'
The plate features vibrant red triple berries, crunchy granola, and white chocolate crumble. The bottom of the glass contains rich cassis sauce, topped with a homemade smoothie made of berries, honey, yogurt, and milk, finished with light raspberry jelly for an exquisite texture. The top is adorned with crispy pie crust and plenty of strawberries.
- Refreshing Tropical: 'Mango & Shine Muscat Smoothie Parfait'
The plate features a refreshing contrast of juicy mango and shine muscat, along with crunchy granola and white chocolate crumble. The glass contains an exotic coconut sauce at the bottom, topped with a homemade smoothie of mango, pineapple, honey, yogurt, and milk. It is finished with fragrant, refreshing lemon verbena jelly. The top features crispy pie crust and luxurious shine muscat toppings.
Cafe & Dining ZelkovA proposes a new chilled dessert that transcends the boundaries of traditional summer shaved ice and cold drinks. Designed to brighten up summer moments, this 'chilled fruit art' uses plenty of fresh fruit, extending its world from the plate to the pie crust on top of the glass. The parfait is designed for a fun eating experience: first, enjoy the fresh fruit on top, then break the crispy pie crust into the smoothie for a textural accent. Afterward, you can drink it with a straw or dip the fruits from the plate into the smoothie. Enjoy a hybrid dining experience that engages all five senses.
- Blissful Berry: 'Strawberry & Berry Smoothie Parfait'
The plate features vibrant red triple berries, crunchy granola, and white chocolate crumble. The bottom of the glass contains rich cassis sauce, topped with a homemade smoothie made of berries, honey, yogurt, and milk, finished with light raspberry jelly for an exquisite texture. The top is adorned with crispy pie crust and plenty of strawberries.
- Refreshing Tropical: 'Mango & Shine Muscat Smoothie Parfait'
The plate features a refreshing contrast of juicy mango and shine muscat, along with crunchy granola and white chocolate crumble. The glass contains an exotic coconut sauce at the bottom, topped with a homemade smoothie of mango, pineapple, honey, yogurt, and milk. It is finished with fragrant, refreshing lemon verbena jelly. The top features crispy pie crust and luxurious shine muscat toppings.
FAQ
What is a unique summer dessert in Omotesando?
The 'Fresh Fruit Smoothie Parfait' at The Strings Omotesando offers a hybrid dining experience combining drinking and eating.