Hotel New Grand (10 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama / General Manager: Hirofumi Kiso) will offer the "Adult Kids' Lunch" at its restaurant "Le Grand" on the 8th floor of Yokohama Takashimaya from February 1 to March 31, 2026. Limited to 25 servings per day, this popular menu item returns by customer request.
This special set meal features three of Hotel New Grand's signature dishes on one plate: the hotel's original "Seafood Doria," "Spaghetti Napolitan," and the traditional "Hamburg Steak with Demiglace Sauce" that has been prepared using the same recipe since the hotel's opening. The large plate is decorated with retro flags, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that captures the childhood dreams many adults once had. The set includes seasonal soup and custard pudding with a gentle sweetness, with an option to upgrade the dessert to "Pudding à la Mode" for an additional fee. This limited-time menu offers a chance to enjoy Hotel New Grand's carefully preserved traditional flavors.
Menu Details
Period: February 1 (Sun) to March 31 (Tue), 2026
Service Hours: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (L.O.)
Price: ¥5,280 (tax included) [Limited to 25 servings]
Menu Contents:
- Seasonal soup
- Seafood Doria
- Spaghetti Napolitan
- Hamburg Steak with Demiglace Sauce
- Custard Pudding
- Coffee or Tea
- Optional: Upgrade dessert to "Pudding à la Mode" for ¥1,100 (tax included)
Location: Le Grand, 8th Floor, Yokohama Takashimaya
Website: https://www.hotel-newgrand.co.jp/le-grand/
Inquiries: Le Grand, 8th Floor, Yokohama Takashimaya
Tel: 045-311-9454 (11:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
Hotel New Grand's Signature Dishes
Seafood Doria
An impromptu creation by first executive chef Saly Weil for a foreign guest who wasn't feeling well
Doria is a dish created by Hotel New Grand's first executive chef, Saly Weil. When a guest requested "something easy to digest" due to poor health, Chef Weil improvised this dish. He placed creamed shrimp over buttered rice, topped it with gratin sauce and cheese, then baked it in the oven. The dish became highly popular and established itself as one of Hotel New Grand's signature items. Through Chef Weil's apprentices, the delicious dish spread to other hotels and restaurants, eventually becoming a staple of Western cuisine throughout Japan.
Spaghetti Napolitan
Inspired by American soldiers' meals, second executive chef Shigeru Irie added his own arrangements to create this beloved dish
After the war, the hotel was occupied by the U.S. military and used as quarters for GHQ officers until 1952. American soldiers would boil military ration spaghetti and season it simply with salt, pepper, and tomato ketchup. Inspired by this, second executive chef Shigeru Irie thought, "Let's create a spaghetti dish worthy of serving in the hotel." He developed an original sauce and created Hotel New Grand's "Spaghetti Napolitan." The sauce is made by sautéing finely chopped garlic and onions until caramelized, then adding fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, and tomato paste, along with bay leaves and olive oil. This sauce is characterized by its rich flavor that brings out the natural umami of tomatoes.
Pudding à la Mode
A dessert created by the hotel's pastry chef to delight American officers' wives during the occupation period
During the occupation period, the hotel's pastry chef created "Pudding à la Mode" to please American officers who had a sweet tooth. The dessert combined pudding and vanilla ice cream with colorful fruits, presented in a long-stemmed glass dish that was typically used for appetizers. This sophisticated style earned it the name "Pudding à la Mode" from the officers' wives. The elegant and beautiful dessert continues to be loved today, transcending generations.
About Le Grand at Yokohama Takashimaya 8F
The restaurant offers traditional classic hotel flavors that have grown alongside Yokohama in an elegant and warm atmosphere befitting a hotel restaurant. The menu features Western cuisine centered on Hotel New Grand's signature dishes and classic desserts, as well as hotel-made cakes. Directly connected to Yokohama Station, it's perfect for a break while shopping, or for lunch and dinner.
About Hotel New Grand
Opened in 1927 as a symbol of Yokohama's recovery from the Great Kanto Earthquake, Hotel New Grand was established as an authentic European-style hotel. As one of Japan's premier classic hotels, it has been beloved by numerous celebrities including General MacArthur, Charlie Chaplin, and Babe Ruth, welcoming guests with traditional hospitality cultivated through its history. The Main Building, which retains its original appearance since opening, was designated as a Yokohama Historical Building in 1992 and recognized as a Modernization Heritage Site by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2007. The adjacent Tower Building opened in 1991, with all rooms offering harbor views. Guest rooms facing Yokohama Port provide stunning views of the Bay Bridge, Osanbashi Pier, and the Minato Mirai night scenery. The hotel features six diverse restaurants, bars, and lounges offering exceptional cuisine, as well as four banquet halls of various sizes suitable for weddings, parties, and conferences.
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