From September 3 to October 8, 2026, Hotel New Otani Osaka presents its Super Sweets Buffet 2026, an editorial-style celebration of the harvest season. Held at the SATSUKI LOUNGE on the lobby floor, the event centers on the traditional trio of autumn flavors—sweet potato, chestnut, and pumpkin—offering international travelers a focused exploration of Japanese seasonal ingredients through the lens of high-end pastry craft.
A Trio of Autumn Delicacies: Sweet Potato, Chestnut, and Pumpkin
The centerpiece of the experience is a dedicated sweet potato tasting corner, designed to highlight the nuances of different Japanese cultivars. Guests can compare three distinct varieties: the Annou-imo, known for its high sugar content and sticky texture; the Murasaki-imo, valued for its deep purple hue and elegant profile; and the Beni-haruka, a classic variety prized for its clean sweetness. Each is prepared to emphasize its natural characteristics, providing a factual education in the diversity of local produce.
Signature Hotel Favorites and Freshly Prepared Creations
The buffet integrates the hotel’s signature items, including the Super Melon Shortcake—a staple of the New Otani brand made with premium musk melon—and their renowned special pancakes. A live preparation station serves freshly squeezed Mont Blanc, using Japanese chestnuts to deliver an immediate, unadulterated flavor. The technical repertoire of the pastry team is further displayed in chestnut shortcakes, sweet potato Basque cheesecake, and a smooth pumpkin pudding, each balanced to avoid the excessive sweetness often found in commercial buffets.
Trendy Healthy Options and Seasonal Fruit Delights
In a nod to contemporary regional trends, the 2026 edition introduces a yogurt ice cream bowl inspired by the cafe culture of Seoul. This customizable option allows guests to add textures such as honeycomb and granola for a lighter alternative to the richer pastry offerings. The selection is rounded out with seasonal fruits, most notably the juicy Shine Muscat grapes, which appear both in their natural state and within various grape-based confections to provide a refreshing counterpoint to the denser autumn flavors.
Property details
- Property
- Hotel New Otani Osaka
- Address
- 1-4-1 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
- Official site
- https://www.newotani.co.jp/en/osaka/
- Pricing
- Adults: Weekdays ¥6,800 / Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays ¥7,500; Elementary school students: ¥4,000; Children (4 years and older): ¥3,000
- Opened
- September 1, 1986
