A Fusion of Spice and Heritage at Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba

For the month of August, Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba is hosting a limited-time Summer Ethnic Fair at its flagship restaurant, La Pelouse Tokyo. The event bridges the hotel’s culinary lineage with vibrant Asian aromatics, offering a seasonal menu that reimagines traditional recipes through a contemporary spice-led lens. The fair provides a unique intersection of flavors, where the history of the former Satsuma domain site meets modern international profiles.

Chef's Special Keima Curry with seasonal vegetables — The signature Keima Curry incorporates deep umami and Asian spices into a traditional hotel recipe.

Traditional Flavors Meet Exotic Spices

The fair showcases a selection of main dishes that incorporate fragrant Asian essences into the traditional flavors passed down by former Executive Chef Koide. Guests can choose from options such as the Chef’s Special Keima Curry, which enhances the hotel’s representative curry recipe with deep umami and specific Asian spices. Other available mains include Red Curry Noodles and a Spicy Neapolitan pasta.

Dining room of La Pelouse Tokyo — La Pelouse Tokyo features high ceilings and a refined, modern atmosphere.

Each meal commences with a five-item appetizer assortment, featuring items such as coconut shrimp and spicy fried chicken. To complement the heat of the dishes, the plan includes a selection of specialty drinks, including Piña Coladas and Apple Mango beverages. The fair is available exclusively on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout August 2026.

Lounge area with traditional Japanese latticework screens — The hotel’s design blends Japanese and Western elements throughout its public spaces.

Modern French Dining with Satsuma Heritage

La Pelouse Tokyo is situated on the first floor of the hotel, occupying the former site of the Satsuma Domain’s Edo mansion. The restaurant’s regular culinary direction focuses on modern French cuisine that highlights ingredients linked to Kagoshima, paying homage to the site’s heritage. The interior provides a high-quality atmosphere where Japanese and Western design elements intertwine, creating a setting suitable for both casual weekend dining and refined evening courses.

Grand entrance hall of Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba — The spacious lobby reflects the historical significance of the Shiba location.

Beyond the seasonal ethnic fair, the restaurant is known for its breakfast service and weekend dinner menus that emphasize regional flavors. The Summer Ethnic Fair plan is priced at 4,850 yen and includes five appetizers, soup, a choice of one main dish, coffee or tea, and two selected specialty drinks. For those seeking a different profile, an A5 Rank Roast Beef Bowl is available for an additional 600 yen, though quantities are limited.