Crunchy, Chewy, Gooey: Winter-Only Chocolate Basque Cheesecakes Arrive at THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA on Nov 17
THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA will launch a winter-only menu at THE LIVELY BAR FUKUOKA HAKATA starting Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
New Winter Treats Join Our Café Bar Menu, a Favorite of Local Media
At THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA, we offer a fresh kind of hotel experience through food. Guided by the theme “Emode” (Emotional × Mode), we create original sweets for every season and event. Our photo-worthy desserts, served in guest rooms and at our café, have been featured many times by local media and on social media. (Read the development story)
MELTING WINTER: A Seasonal Event Open to Everyone, Not Just Hotel Guests
This winter, THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA presents a limited-time event called “MELTING WINTER.”
Under the theme “A Winter Gradient That Melts the Heart,” our sweets and décor will change each month from December through February. Every visit offers a new look, making for a café experience that could only happen in winter.
We wanted to capture how your heart slowly softens as the seasons shift. The journey begins with the crisp chill of early winter, moves through the fresh start of the New Year, and ends as signs of spring draw near. Through décor that changes with the calendar and sweets made for each moment, we treat winter not as one single season, but as a delicate gradient in which the heart gently unwinds.
Monthly Sweets with Changing Textures: “MELTY BASQUE”
Our limited-time sweets are a monthly series of three called “MELTY BASQUE,” which combines chocolate with Basque cheesecake. We likened the changing scenery of winter, from December to February, to snow melting, and expressed that gradient through shifts in look and texture. December has a crunchy texture, like hard-packed snow. In January, it turns soft and chewy, like snow just beginning to melt. By February, it becomes silky and gooey, as if everything has melted away. Each month has its own flavor, and enjoying all three lets you experience winter from start to finish as one story.
Product Details
Period: November 17, 2026 (Tue) – February 28, 2027 (Sun)
Location: THE LIVELY BAR FUKUOKA HAKATA
*Café hours: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM (last order 10:30 PM). Room service is also available for hotel guests.
Price: ¥1,200 each (tax included)
“SNOW MELT” (Amaou Strawberry × White Chocolate)
Available: November 17, 2026 (Tue) – December 31, 2026 (Thu)
A soft-set white chocolate Basque cheesecake is topped with a rich cassata (frozen cheesecake) studded with Fukuoka-grown “Amaou” strawberries, almonds, pistachios, chopped chocolate, and orange peel. It is finished with a vivid red raspberry glaze and styled to look like a Christmas tree.
The mellow sweetness of white chocolate pairs beautifully with the sweet-tart flavor of Amaou strawberries, while crisp tuile and nuts add a satisfying crunch. A warm Amaou and raspberry sauce comes on the side. Pour it over the chilled cassata and the contrast in temperature makes it look like snow slowly melting.
“MOCHI MELT” (Grilled Sweet Red Bean Mochi × Ruby Chocolate)
Available: January 4, 2027 (Mon) – January 31, 2027 (Sun)
A soft-set ruby chocolate Basque cheesecake, served with mandarin oranges and whipped cream, is layered with gyuhi (soft rice cake), grilled sweet red bean mochi, and sweet chestnut paste. Together they form a dessert inspired by kagami mochi, the traditional rice cake display used to celebrate the New Year.
The fruity, tangy ruby chocolate meets Japanese ingredients like mochi, red bean paste, and matcha for a blend of East and West. A rich kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup) sauce comes on the side. Drizzle it over the chewy gyuhi and grilled mochi to deepen the flavor.
“GIFT MELT” (Yame Hojicha × Dark Chocolate)
Available: February 2, 2027 (Tue) – February 28, 2027 (Sun)
A soft-set dark chocolate Basque cheesecake is layered with a Yame hojicha (roasted green tea) fondant au chocolat, chocolate cream, and mixed berries, and styled to look like a gift box.
The top is decorated with a glossy red chocolate ribbon. Break open the Yame hojicha fondant au chocolat and warm hojicha chocolate flows out. The bittersweet richness of dark chocolate combines with the toasty aroma of Yame hojicha and the tartness of mixed berries for a deep, layered flavor. A chocolate espuma sauce comes on the side. Add it on top, and the melting chocolate from the warm fondant and the airy espuma come together in a wonderfully smooth bite.
Hotel Stay Plan Details
Plan name: <Monthly Winter Sweets> Indulgent Stay with Soft-Set Basque Cheesecake (Breakfast Included)
Period: November 17, 2026 (Tue) – February 28, 2027 (Sun)
Price: From ¥24,200 per room for two guests
*Please select your preferred stay date from November 17, 2026 onward to check availability.
Three Winter Drinks to Enjoy with Their Aromas
Our seasonal drinks celebrate a different holiday each month: Christmas in December, the New Year in January, and Valentine’s Day in February. Each one comes in two versions, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, so you can enjoy them as the seasons change.
Every drink lets you add the finishing touch yourself, whether that’s pouring in sparkling wine or whisking matcha. Flowers, edible silver beads, and other decorations on each glass reflect the theme of the month, bringing a festive seasonal feel to the look of the drink. The flavors are also designed to pair well with our sweets. We have also added tinctures, extracts made by steeping herbs to draw out their aromas and properties, for a scent that evokes the season. Finishing your own drink is part of the fun, and each month brings its own flavors and aromas.
From left:
“Noël Emerald” – Available November 17, 2026 (Tue) – December 31, 2026 (Thu)
“Zuito (Auspicious Peach)” – Available January 4, 2027 (Mon) – January 31, 2027 (Sun)
“Latte Amour” – Available February 2, 2027 (Tue) – February 28, 2027 (Sun)
Product Details
Period: November 17, 2026 (Tue) – February 28, 2027 (Sun)
Location: THE LIVELY BAR FUKUOKA HAKATA
*Drink hours: 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM (last order 12:30 AM). Room service is also available for hotel guests.
Price: ¥800 each for non-alcoholic drinks, ¥1,000 each for alcoholic drinks (tax included)
THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA is a stylish lifestyle hotel with a restaurant, bar, and banquet facilities. It suits every occasion, from sightseeing and business trips to anniversaries and weddings.
Property Information
Name: THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA
Address: 5-2-18 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka 810-0801
Access: 1-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station (Subway Kuko Line); 10 minutes by taxi from JR Hakata Station; 20 minutes by taxi from Fukuoka Airport
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