Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu (Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama; General Manager: Shingo Yagi) presents limited-edition "Valentine's Chocolates" at the Pastry Corner inside Lounge "Sommer House" (2nd floor). Reservations begin January 8, 2026 (Thursday). Additionally, the Chinese restaurant "Szechwan Restaurant Chen" (3rd floor) offers "Mala Chocolate" for purchase.
This year's Valentine's lineup features two distinct chocolate genres for customers to choose from.
The hotel's pastry chefs carefully handcraft Valentine's chocolates with heartfelt dedication each year. This year, Pastry Chef Reito Tanaka presents an assortment of six flavors featuring fruit-shaped forms filled with fruit puree.
At Szechwan Restaurant Chen, Chef de Cuisine Shinobu Sekine offers a box containing three Sichuan-spiced chocolate flavors. Enjoy the exquisite combination of Sichuan essences like chili peppers and green Sichuan pepper with chocolate.
These chocolates are perfect as Valentine's gifts or as a special treat for yourself.
Sommer House "Valentine's Chocolates" Sales Overview [Limited to 40 Sets]
Reservation Period: Starting January 8, 2026 (Thursday) 10:00 AM via website or phone (ends when sold out)
Sales Period: February 4, 2026 (Wednesday) to February 14 (Saturday)
11:30 AM to 6:00 PM L.O. (Closes at 6:30 PM)
Location: Pastry Corner inside Lounge "Sommer House"
Price: ¥3,200
Valentine's Chocolates: Contents (clockwise from top left)
| ① Peach Chocolate richness complemented by the elegant flavors of fruit and black tea |
② Lemon Lemon acidity enhanced by refreshing lime mint jelly, chocolate richness, and the aromatic notes of almond and coffee |
③ Cassis Rich cassis flavor combined with orange aroma creates a fruity taste |
|---|---|---|
| ⑥ Strawberry Sweet and tart strawberries harmonized with condensed milk sweetness and rose fragrance |
⑤ Mango Tropical fruit vibrancy balanced with chocolate richness |
④ Raspberry Chocolate richness filled with raspberry's sweet-tart flavor and elegant aroma for a refreshing, refined taste |
Pastry Chef
Reito Tanaka
Inspired by the work of pastry chefs he saw on television during his student years, Tanaka pursued the path of confectionery. After learning the fundamentals at a Japanese and Western confectionery shop, he traveled to France to experience French culture.
Upon returning to Japan, he honed his skills at Grand Hyatt Tokyo and served as Chef Pâtissier at Andaz Tokyo starting in 2017. He joined Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu in March 2024 and was appointed Pastry Chef.
*Prices include tax
*Contents may change based on ingredient availability
Szechwan Restaurant Chen "Mala Chocolate" Sales Overview
Sales: Available year-round 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
*Irregular closures on Tuesdays *May be sold out depending on daily inventory. Please understand in advance.
Location: Inside Chinese Restaurant "Szechwan Restaurant Chen"
Price: ¥3,000
Szechwan Restaurant Chen "Mala Chocolate" Contents (3 flavors, 2 pieces each)
| (Left) Truffle Nut Chocolate |
(Center) Chaotian Chili Chocolate |
(Right) Green Sichuan Pepper Chocolate |
|---|---|---|
| Pecan nut ganache coated with 70% cacao chocolate and cocoa | Uses Sichuan Province chili peppers and homemade chili oil. Lingering spiciness creates an addictive flavor |
Uses Wakayama Prefecture green Sichuan pepper and green Sichuan pepper oil. Pleasant stimulation harmonized with citrus aroma |
Szechwan Restaurant Chen Chef de Cuisine
Shinobu Sekine
Joined Akasaka Shisen Hanten in 1997, where he received training under Chen Kenichi.
Worked at Szechwan Restaurant Chen Nagoya, and served as Sous Chef at the Shibuya location in 2017 before being appointed Chef de Cuisine at Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu's Chinese Restaurant "Szechwan Restaurant Chen" in 2021.
He uses seasonal ingredients to preserve fine traditions while carefully delivering new-style Chinese cuisine dish by dish. With "gratitude" as his foundation, he strives to create dishes that bring smiles through food.
*Prices include tax
*Contents may change based on ingredient availability
Customer Inquiries
Restaurant Reservations (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
Phone: (045) 682-2255
