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Experience a special Halloween unique to Hakone, savoring the flavors of autumn amidst the tranquility of the forest. At “WOODSIDE dining,” a restaurant known for its wood-fired cuisine, you can enjoy playful Halloween dishes such as “Witch’s Poison Apple with Maitake Broom,” where maitake mushrooms resemble a witch’s broom, and “Wood-fired Mozzarella with Bat-shaped Black Biscuit and Hanabiratake,” which pairs smoky mozzarella with a bat-shaped black biscuit. Additionally, the “Pumpkin Gnocchi,” a Halloween staple, is crafted using plenty of pumpkin, offering not only delicious flavors but also delightful visuals.
Event Period: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – Thursday, October 31, 2024
Venue: WOODSIDE dining
Price: ¥10,890 per person (tax and service charge included)
＜Menu＞
Amuse: Witch’s Poison Apple with Maitake Broom
Appetizer: Persimmon and Salmon Champagne Marinated Caprese
Wood-fired Mozzarella with Hanabiratake and Bat-shaped Biscuit
Hot Dish: Pumpkin Gnocchi
Fish: Wood-fired Lobster with Prosciutto and Chestnut Risotto, Spider Web Paprika Sauce
Meat: Grilled Japanese Beef Fillet, Sautéed Kinjiso, Purple Sweet Potato, and Creamy Mushrooms
(Shiitake, King Oyster, Black Trumpet, and Morel Mushrooms)
Dessert: Halloween Fondant Chocolate
At the cafe & lounge, we are offering three special Halloween-themed sweets. Guests staying with us can enjoy complimentary coffee from check-in to check-out. Additionally, these sweets are available for purchase even for non-staying guests. Take this opportunity to try our delightfully spooky and cute Halloween sweets!
Phantom ¥500 (tax included)
A refreshing dessert made with a moist sponge cake base and white chocolate mousse, filled with berry jelly and wrapped in soft mochi. This adorable treat is crafted to resemble a white ghost.
Choux Nightmare ¥500 (tax included)
A choux pastry made with bamboo charcoal and black cocoa, filled with caramel-infused custard cream, and topped with chocolate Chantilly cream.
Witch ¥500 (tax included)
A cake featuring pear mousse with blackberry and cassis confit, topped with bamboo charcoal Mont Blanc cream. This dessert is inspired by a witch, with striking black and deep red colors.
A pumpkin carving contest will be held by 15 chefs from the kitchen team at Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f. Among the intricately carved pumpkins, the top three will be selected through voting by guests and staff. The winning pumpkins will be displayed in the hotel’s free space, “Free Bird,” until Halloween, enhancing the festive Halloween atmosphere during your stay.
Voting Period: Friday, October 18, 2024 – Sunday, October 20, 2024
