voco Osaka Central, located in Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, is presenting a summer-limited afternoon tea from July 1 (Wed) to August 31 (Mon), 2026. Themed around the bittersweet emotions of a summer first love, the offering is titled "A Summer First Love — Peach and Lemon Afternoon Tea," and takes place at the hotel's 1F café and bar, LOKAL HOUSE.
The concept draws on the shimmering, nostalgic feeling of first love, expressing that rush of emotion and the gradual blossoming of affection through the juicy sweetness of white peach paired with the bright tartness of lemon.
Event Details
Period: July 1 (Wed) – August 31 (Mon), 2026
Time slots: 1:00 PM / 3:30 PM / 6:00 PM (three sittings)
Price: ¥6,000 per person (limited quantity)
Venue: voco Osaka Central 1F Café & Bar LOKAL HOUSE
Reservations required: by 5:00 PM two days prior to your visit
Reservations: https://www.lokalhouse.jp/cafebar-menu/afternoon-tea-set/
※ All prices include tax and service charge.
Menu
Tier 1 — Main Sweet
Peach Melty Pancake
A luxurious chilled pancake that evokes the delicate memory of first love.
A layer of white chocolate colored in peachy pink hues lines the plate, setting the scene for this cold dessert pancake. Between the moist layers sits a rich diplomat cream — a blend of custard and fresh cream — with a hidden core of sweet-tart raspberry sauce. Finished with generous slices of fresh peach and lemon, the plate captures the fluttering excitement and sweet-sour nostalgia of that summer first love.
Tier 2 — Mini Sweets
A plate of five bite-sized sweets in contrasting pale pink and vivid yellow captures the feeling of summer. The milky sweetness of peach and the bright acidity of lemon interplay in a variety of textures and forms.
Clear Lemon Fresh Amber Candy
Lemon-scented kanten (amber candy) served fresh before drying — a rare and novel presentation. The translucent appearance, the uniquely clean snap and melt on the palate, and the spreading lemon aroma make for a one-of-a-kind summer treat.
Peach Tart Sand
A classic tart reimagined as a sandwich cookie. Crisp, golden cookies hold layers of light custard cream and fresh peach for a refined flavor combination — finished with a delicate floral garnish.
Refreshing Lemon Rare Cheesecake
A mini cake topped with a glossy lemon sauce that brings a summery sheen. The rich, milky body of the rare cheesecake meets the clean acidity of lemon in a harmony that feels both familiar and fresh.
Romantic Peach Coconut Blancmange
A two-tone glass dessert of coconut blancmange and concentrated peach jelly, tilted diagonally to evoke an unsteady, wavering heart. A cool and refreshing treat perfect for summer.
Pure Lemon Fresh Chocolate
White chocolate serves as the base for this fresh chocolate infused with the bright acidity of lemon. The rich sweetness at first bite gradually gives way to a vivid tanginess as it melts — mirroring the journey from pure admiration to the sweet-sour stirrings of first love.
Tier 3 — Savory
Duck Loin and White Peach Pinchos: Thinly sliced, slow-cooked duck breast is rolled with white peach compote in a pinchos style. The saltiness of the duck, the sweetness of the peach, and the acidity of balsamic vinegar create a sophisticated balance.
Summer Vichyssoise: A smooth, refreshing cold potato soup topped with a heart-shaped slice of peach purée set into a sheet. The light saltiness of the soup gives way to a gentle fruity sweetness from the peach — a cooling summer course.
Smoked Salmon Heart Sandwich: A heart-shaped open-faced sandwich expressing the flutter of first love. Mascarpone cream is spread on crispy toasted bread, then layered with rose petal-like smoked salmon, fresh lemon slices, and bright dill.
Scone Plate
Kotori Scone — Coconut (with Lemon Jam & Ricotta Cream)
The hotel's signature "kotori" (little bird) shaped scone returns for summer in a coconut flavor. Crisp on the outside and moist within, the scone releases a sweet, exotic coconut aroma. It is accompanied by a housemade lemon jam — rich with lemon zest for a bittersweet depth — and a light, refreshing ricotta cream.
Welcome Drink
Koi no Prologue Sparkle (Mocktail)
A sparkling non-alcoholic drink that opens the afternoon tea experience. Peach jelly rests at the base of the glass, topped with crisp carbonated water. A fresh lemon slice and mint add fragrance, and stirring the drink causes a gentle pink gradient to bloom — evoking the gradual blush of a first love.
Optional Menu — "A Summer First Love" Specials
Peach and Gorgonzola Risotto with Lemon Aroma — ¥2,300 (à la carte) / ¥2,000 (add-on option)
A warm risotto that makes the afternoon tea experience even more indulgent. Creamy, deeply flavored gorgonzola cheese forms the base, with diced zucchini adding texture. Topped with white peach compote, housemade peach mascarpone, and jamón serrano aged ham. The richness of the cheese and the savory depth of the ham are beautifully balanced by the elegant sweetness of peach and the bright zest of lemon.
White Peach Crystal Kakigori — ¥2,200 (à la carte) / ¥1,800 (add-on option)
Golden Corn Kakigori — ¥1,800 (à la carte) / ¥1,500 (add-on option)
High Tea Set — 6:00 PM Sitting Only (Pair Menu)
Available exclusively for the 6:00 PM reservation, this pair menu starts with the "Koi no Prologue Sparkle" welcome drinks, followed by a mini salad and the Peach and Gorgonzola Risotto. The meal concludes with a shared afternoon tea stand for two, designed as a special summer evening experience.
Price: ¥7,500 per person
Includes: Peach and Gorgonzola Risotto, mini salad, welcome drink, unlimited café drinks for two, and one afternoon tea stand for two.
Summer-Limited Premium Kakigori (Available Simultaneously)
Two premium kakigori shaved-ice desserts are also available at LOKAL HOUSE this summer.
White Peach Crystal Kakigori
A concentrated peach jelly base is topped with finely shaved ice and finished with large peach compote in a lemon-scented syrup and lemon slices. After enjoying the chunky fruit texture, adding the accompanying condensed milk transforms the bowl into a creamy "flavor shift." — ¥2,200 (à la carte)
Golden Corn Kakigori
A gourmet kakigori that fuses Italian technique with the natural sweetness of corn. A Sicilian traditional sweet — biancomangiare made from corn — sits at the base, topped with a saffron-infused syrup. Grana Padano cheese, olive oil, and playful popcorn complete this savory-sweet five-sense dessert. — ¥1,800 (à la carte)
"Summer First Love" Afternoon Tea Stay Plan
A special stay package is also available, combining the Sweet-and-Sour Summer Afternoon Tea experience with an overnight stay at the hotel. The plan allows guests to choose from the three-session afternoon tea schedule (1:00 PM / 3:30 PM / 6:00 PM) to suit their check-in timing, making it easy to combine a stroll through the lush greenery of Utsubo Park or the nostalgic streets of Kyomachibori with a relaxing evening in a modern guestroom.
Period: July 1 (Wed) – August 30 (Sun), 2026
Inclusions:
- "A Summer First Love — Peach and Lemon Afternoon Tea"
- Breakfast buffet
Reservations: https://www.ihg.com/voco/hotels/jp/ja/osaka/osakn/hoteldetail
To book the stay plan on the official site:
- Search availability for your preferred dates
- Click "Special Rates & Packages" on the results page
- Select your preferred stay plan
