voco Osaka Central Sweets experience that is fun to look at and delicious to eat “Sweets Pavilion” starts on Thursday, March 13th where you can enjoy 7 items related to the Expo

[voco Osaka Central] Sweets experience that is fun to look at and delicious to eat “Sweets Pavilion” starts on March 13th (Thursday) where you can enjoy 7 items related to the Expo ​
voco Osaka Central Press release: March 13, 2025 [voco Osaka Central] Sweets experience that is fun to look at and delicious to eat “Sweets Pavilion” starts on March 13th (Thursday) where you can enjoy 7 items related to the Expo “Naw chocolate okoshi skewers” that recreate Osaka’s skewer culture, and a new type of “shortcake daifuku”, etc.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/117222/31/117222-31-5afdfc91f07a82481d45ffdb7dae3abf-1980×950.png “Sweets Pavilion” dessert set named after the Expo voco Osaka Central (Location: 1-7-1 Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, General Manager: Daichi Shishikura) directly managed cafe and bar “LOKAL HOUSE” will be offering the “Sweets Pavilion” dessert set associated with the Expo from March 13, 2025 (Thursday). Seven types of sweets lined up on a round plate designed to look like an Expo venue. There will be a wide range of expo-inspired sweets, including the Pavilion Summer Mousse, which features a pattern of red and blue dots, the new-style sweet Shortcake Daifuku, and the part de fruit, Quiet Forest Yuzu Jewel, which has the flavors of yuzu and matcha. In addition, we have prepared menus that are conscious of SDGs, such as reusing the surplus of Osaka’s famous confectionery “Iwaokoshi” that is served as welcome sweets in guest rooms, “Raw Chocolate Okoshi Kushi” that incorporates Osaka’s skewer culture to reduce food waste, and “Honey Financier” using honey grown in Osaka that contributes to local production for local consumption. For the drink set, you can choose your favorite from the pink cocktail “Hotria”, which combines rose syrup and gin, and the refreshing blue mocktail “Aqua Nature” (non-alcoholic), which combines the sweetness of lychee and the sourness of grapefruit. Period: Thursday, March 13, 2025 to Thursday, July 31, 2025 Time: 11:00-21:00 (L.O.) Price: 3,600 yen *Includes one mocktail or cocktail *You can enjoy both mocktails and cocktails for an additional 1,000 yen *All prices above include tax and service charge ■Menu contents [Sweets]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/117222/31/117222-31-587e1edc8cc34d6a345656a92a97e668-800×450.png “Pavilion Summer Mousse” The sweet and rich aroma of mango spreads in your mouth, and the sourness of red currant is an accent. This sweet is reminiscent of the characters from the Expo, layered with smooth vanilla mousse and glossy raspberry glaze, and finished with red and blue dot-patterned chocolate.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/117222/31/117222-31-b110a57110da98941db56ef4bf18c778-800×450.png “Shortcake Daifuku” Fluffy sponge and fresh cream that melts in your mouth. The shortcake that everyone loves is gently wrapped in chewy gyuhi. A new sensation of taste that combines Japanese and Western styles. Enjoy bite-sized portions of happiness.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/117222/31/117222-31-6bdc7d7fcb6165d3fe1d2242d1921294-800×450.png “Sun Panna Cotta Blood Orange Jelly” A glass sweet made with melting panna cotta layered with blood orange jelly that traps sunlight, and lavishly decorated with juicy pink grapefruit. Enjoy the harmony and delicate flavors of the gentle sweetness of panna cotta, the refreshing sourness of blood orange, and the bittersweetness of grapefruit.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/117222/31/117222-31-05a089bdd273df9b33befe56aa28f1ad-800×450.png “Mille-feuille Dome” Mille-feuille is a luxurious layer of seasonal fruit layered on crispy pie crust, sandwiched with plenty of custard cream. These playful sweets are decorated with chocolate objects cut out in a dot pattern to add color to your special time.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/117222/31/117222-31-f133c0b56c01e939ec0bf291de03c886-800×450.png “Raw chocolate skewer” Osaka’s famous confectionery “Iwaokoshi” meets melting raw chocolate and has been reborn as a skewer-shaped sweet named after Osaka’s skewer culture. This is a sustainable dish that also contributes to reducing food waste, made from leftover
“Iwaokoshi” served in guest rooms at voco Osaka Central, made into a crispy crunch and coated with rich raw chocolate. The moment you put it in your mouth, the smoothness of the raw chocolate melts in your mouth and the aromatic flavor of the okoshi spreads, bringing a smile to your face.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/117222/31/117222-31-b51d978c53f7a68049454c06f79976a7-800×450.png “Honey Financier & Italian Cheese Sable” The precious “Osaka Honey” is produced by bees grown in Osaka. A luxurious financier that captures its rich aroma and sweetness. Accompanied by this is an Italian sable with a perfect harmony of aromatic Parmesan cheese and tangy pepper.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/117222/31/117222-31-51831c18d4ab6e1033fe4f192ff34817-800×450.png “Yuzu Jewel of the Quiet Forest” A yuzu-flavored pate de fruit that makes you feel the breath of the forest. The hard jelly has a refreshing scent of yuzu and a slight sourness, and is carefully sprinkled with matcha powder to create a moss-like texture. A condensed version of nature’s blessings that is pleasing to both the eye and the palate. [Drink] *You can choose one of your favorite types.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/117222/31/117222-31-dd447968f4dfbfb97ec2697afa50d68a-800×1000.png From left: “Aqua Nature”, “Photoria” Mocktail “Aqua Nature” A mocktail that makes you feel the arrival of summer, with the refreshing sweetness of lychee, the refreshing sourness of grapefruit, and the pleasant stimulation of tonic water. The pink Maldon salt that decorates the rim of the glass not only accents the look but also adds depth to the flavor. The finishing touch is the scent of rosemary, the sweetness of cherries, and the loveliness of a bird-shaped chocolate. Enjoy a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink. Cocktail “Hotoria” A pink cocktail that combines elegantly scented rose syrup with refreshing gin. The smooth texture leaves a pleasant aftertaste. The petals scattered on the surface add a gorgeous look, and the scent of rosemary and chocolate chips create a natural accent. Please enjoy a special cup that can be enjoyed with all five senses.
Details/Reservations: https://www.lokalhouse.jp/ Contact: TEL 06-6445-1100 (Representative) *Café & bar reservations by phone Hours: 10:00-17:00 “LOKAL HOUSE”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/117222/31/117222-31-82f462cee83f1b9894de3f9af1ceb3de-3000×2000.jpg A restaurant, cafe and bar directly managed by the hotel, located on the 1st floor of voco Osaka Central. We offer creative Italian cuisine and sweets in an atrium space overlooking the town of Kyomachibori. Italian restaurant It can be used for a variety of occasions, from a Japanese-Western breakfast buffet to an authentic Italian lunch buffet and dinner course. Enjoy a dining experience full of live feeling, with the cooking scenery and aromas unique to the open kitchen stimulating your five senses.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/117222/31/117222-31-0e0dd2803735a8ca00c899cd46c60cb1-3000×2000.jpg Cafe & Bar A stylish space that can be used as a cafe during the day and a bar at night. Please enjoy a relaxing time with carefully selected coffee and tea, sweets made by our pastry chef, afternoon tea, and original cocktails. [Business hours] Breakfast 7:00-10:30 (L.O. 10:00) | Lunch 11:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:30) Dinner 17:30-21:30 (L.O. 21:00) *Sundays and holidays 17:30-20:30 (L.O. 20:00)
Sunday-Thursday/Holidays 9:30-23:30 (L.O. 22:30) | Friday/Saturday 9:30-23:30 (L.O. 23:00) [Official website] https://www.lokalhouse.jp/ [Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/lokalhouse_voco.osaka/ Hotel Overview
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