A New Kind of Strawberry Daifuku Arrives This Spring at THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI
Starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026, THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI will be serving a spring-limited sweet called “Ichigo Barifuku” — available through select stay plans and at the hotel’s rooftop bar, THE LIVELY BAR OSAKA HONMACHI.
A New Kind of Strawberry Daifuku You’ve Never Tasted Before
At THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI, dessert goes beyond looks and flavor — it’s about surprise, discovery, and moments you didn’t see coming. The hotel’s dedicated chef blends years of refined technique and a sharp aesthetic eye with a spirit of creativity unconstrained by convention, crafting one-of-a-kind sweets you simply can’t find anywhere else. Forget “Instagram-worthy” — these are desserts you’ll want to experience before anyone else does.
This spring, meet the Ichigo Barifuku: a completely new take on the classic strawberry daifuku.
At first glance, it looks almost like a delicate mille-feuille — and in a way, it is. Instead of mochi, the outer shell is made from ultra-thin phyllo pastry (pâte filo), layered and baked to a golden crisp. The moment your fork breaks through, you’re greeted with a satisfying crack — a sound that instantly turns everything you thought you knew about strawberry daifuku on its head.
Inside, three generous layers of mousse and cream await.
・White bean mousse: A light, airy mousse made from a blend of white bean paste and mascarpone, folded with fresh cream and finished with a gentle hint of cinnamon.
・Mochi cream: A silky, stretchy cream that captures the soft, yielding texture of kuzumochi and warabimochi combined.
・Rose-scented crème fouettée: Whipped cream infused with rose syrup, adding a delicate floral fragrance to every bite.
Topped with fresh strawberries and strawberry jelly for a bright pop of acidity, and finished with a citrus sauce on the plate that ties everything together with a clean, refreshing lift.
The real magic, though, is in the rhythm of each bite. Crispy. Chewy. Silky. And then the gentle bounce of the jelly. Every element plays off the others in perfect harmony, making it nearly impossible to put your fork down until the very last bite.
Details
【Available】Wednesday, April 1 – Sunday, May 31, 2026
【Price】¥1,200 (tax included)
【Where】THE LIVELY BAR OSAKA HONMACHI
＜Café hours＞ 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (last order 10:30 PM)
※Fri & Sat: 5:00 PM – midnight (last order 11:30 PM)
Stay Plan Details
【Available】Wednesday, April 1 – Sunday, May 31, 2026
【Plan Name】＜Spring Limited＞ Ichigo Barifuku Experience Stay | Includes Special New-Sensation Sweet (Breakfast Included)
【Price】From ¥13,800 per room for 2 guests (tax included)
※Please set your check-in date to April 1 or later when making a reservation.
※The sweet is served at the bar.
※Room-only plans are also available. Please check the booking site for details.
An Evening at the Rooftop Bar
THE LIVELY BAR OSAKA HONMACHI, perched on the top floor of the hotel, welcomes guests for evening café hours from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Alongside the spring-limited dessert, the menu features an eclectic lineup including pudim — a beloved Brazilian classic — tea cocktails, and cream soda. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame a sweeping view of the Osaka cityscape, making it the perfect spot to watch the city light up as evening sets in. It’s a space that feels a world away from the everyday — refined, relaxed, and entirely your own. Walk-ins are welcome, so feel free to stop by even if you’re not a hotel guest.
Chef Kohei Nishiura
Chef Nishiura honed his craft at restaurants across Kobe, Osaka, and France before serving as head chef at several acclaimed French establishments in Osaka, including La Chic, a modern French restaurant in Yodoyabashi. In December 2019, he took the helm at THE LIVELY KITCHEN OSAKA HONMACHI. His cooking is rooted in classic French technique, balanced with a contemporary sensibility and a deep respect for Japan’s seasonal ingredients — always striving to bring a sense of vitality and joy to every dish. Drawing on a career’s worth of instinct and expertise, he continues to champion an approachable style of casual French cuisine that feels entirely at home at THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI.
THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI is a lifestyle hotel characterized by sophisticated design. It has a restaurant, bar, and working space, and fits various occasions.
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