Dorset by Agora Osaka Sakai (3-1-1 Ohamakita-machi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture), a new brand of hotel operated by Agora Hospitalities with Dorset Hospitality International, will celebrate its first anniversary on March 25. On this milestone day, the hotel will open a new style restaurant specializing in breakfast and afternoon tea, and will begin serving “Bayside Afternoon Tea” limited to 30 servings per day to commemorate the first anniversary. We had the opportunity to sample this commemorative menu and experience a stay at the hotel.
Bayside Afternoon Tea in a Casual Atmosphere Dorset by Agora Osaka Sakai is a hotel facing the old port of Sakai, which has been beautifully maintained while retaining its old historical atmosphere. The new restaurant is located on the seaward side of the hotel, overlooking the calm sea where cruisers dock and the wide open sky, providing a bright and open space in which to enjoy a meal. As the name suggests, the “Bayside Afternoon Tea” menu allows guests to enjoy afternoon tea while looking out over the harbor, and the three-tiered tea stands offer a variety of delicacies, including classic strawberry shortcake, soufflé cheesecake, traditional English scones, and Asian sweets such as apricot bean curd and egg tarts. and Asian sweets such as apricot bean curd and egg tart. In addition, you can choose one of three different treasure chests of strawberries and baked goods. The savory menu also includes dishes made with Japanese ingredients, such as squid, spring cabbage, orange, vegetables with ume plum paste and shirasu (baby sardines). The savory dishes are made from Japanese ingredients, and the variations in taste are very enjoyable. Of course, the beverages are also very well prepared. The blended teas originated in Hong Kong, the birthplace of Dorset Hospitality International, and the Chinese black tea Keemun, one of the world’s three most famous teas, are all unique to the hotel, which is a nice touch. The 180-minute Bayside Afternoon Tea is priced at 3,800 yen, which is quite reasonable considering the contents. The tea is self-serve, but since it is afternoon tea to be enjoyed casually in a spacious and bright space, I did not feel any hassle in preparing my favorite drink at my favorite time, but rather was left with a casual impression. Looking back on the experience of two days and one night, not only the restaurant but the hotel as a whole has a casual atmosphere, and I was able to spend a very relaxing time there. From 5:00 p.m., you can also enjoy free-flowing alcohol (extra charge).
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