[Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto] Winner of the Gold Award at the 10th Rose Water Recipe Award! “Cream Cheese Semifreddo Harmony of Rose and Orange”
～Thinking about the Valley of Roses～” on sale
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Press release: December 22, 2023
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[Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto] Winner of the Gold Award at the 10th Rose Water Recipe Award! “Cream Cheese Semifreddo Harmony of Rose and Orange”
～Thinking about the Valley of Roses～” on sale
*A dessert designed with the image of Bulgaria’s “Valley of Roses” that will soothe you with the gorgeous and gentle scent of roses* “Cream Cheese Semifreddo Harmony of Rose and Orange ~Thinking of the Valley of Roses~” Image
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto (Shiokoji, Higashihorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City) General Manager Fujii
Tomoyuki) won the award in the general category of the 10th Rose Water Recipe Award sponsored by the Bulgarian Rose Culture Association on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
To commemorate Chihiro Hashimoto’s winning of the gold medal, we created a dessert using rose water called “Cream Cheese Semifreddo, Harmony of Rose and Orange.”
~Thinking about the Valley of Roses~* will be on sale from Monday, January 15, 2024 to Thursday, February 29, 2024.
In the region called the Valley of Roses in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian rose (damask rose), which produces the world’s highest quality rose oil and rose water, blooms. The fragrant Bulgarian rose water is attracting attention in the Japanese, Western, Chinese, and
confectionery circles as a new seasoning that not only adds fragrance but also enhances the taste of ingredients.
“Cream Cheese Semifreddo Rose and Orange Harmony” won the gold medal at the “10th Rose Water Recipe Award” this time.
~Thinking of the Valley of Roses~” is a cream cheese semifreddo with a soft texture that feels like it’s half frozen, with accents of rose water and gin, and fresh rose jelly on top of the semifreddo. I decorated it. Surrounded by a yogurt and orange sauce, oranges marinated in rose water are scattered around, and a rose illustration is drawn on the plate, making it a dessert where you can enjoy the scent of roses until the last bite.
In addition to the gorgeous and gentle scent of rose and the refreshing taste of orange, this dish has a refreshing taste of gin that will leave you enchanted and soothed.
Details are as follows.
* “Cream cheese semifreddo rose and orange harmony *
* ～Reminiscing about the Valley of Roses～” Sales Overview * [Sales location]
Lounge (1st floor/all day dining Kaza)
【business hours】
10:00-21:00
(Last order: dessert 18:00 / other 20:30)
【Sales period】
Monday, January 15, 2024 – Thursday, February 29, 2024
Image of the lounge interior
[Contents/Prices]
“Cream cheese semifreddo, a harmony of rose and orange ~Thinking of the Valley of Roses~”
・Single item 1,694 yen
・Drink included 2,094 yen
(coffee, tea or chamomile tea)
*Alcohol is used in desserts. Please refrain from driving a car. *The listed prices include tax and service charge.
“Cream Cheese Semifreddo, Harmony of Rose and Orange ~Thinking of the Valley of Roses~” Image
◆Thoughts put into this dessert◆
-Inventor-Pastry Chef Chihiro Hashimoto
Before creating this piece, I researched the production areas of rosewater in Bulgaria.
Looking at photos of the Valley of Roses, where the damask roses used in rose water are cultivated, I realized that roses are cultivated in the terrain surrounded by rich mountains, in a warm and rainy climate, and in well-drained soil. When I found out that there was, I instinctively wanted to pair it with orange.
We purposely combined the sweet scent of rose with the contrasting sourness and refreshing taste of orange. Even the cream cheese semifreddo has a scent of rose, making it a dish where you can enjoy the scent of rose until the last bite. The highlight is that the gin added as an accent goes well with the rose water and orange, making you feel tipsy.
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*About the Bulgarian Rose Culture Association*
Established: May 11, 2015
Chairman: Fumie Yamashita
By disseminating the roses of the Republic of Bulgaria (hereinafter referred to as “Bulgarian roses”), disseminating knowledge about research on Bulgarian roses, and carrying out cultural promotion and exchange between Japan and the Republic of Bulgaria through mutual cooperation nationwide, we will improve the mind and body of the people. The purpose is to contribute to the improvement of health, quality of life, and cultural progress.
Business content
1. Projects related to international exchange with the Republic of Bulgaria 2. Collection of materials related to the Republic of Bulgaria and the Bulgarian rose;
Business related to investigation and research
3. Business related to holding special events/events
4. Projects such as interaction, information exchange, and mutual support with domestic and international organizations.
5. Business related to production and publication of publications, teaching materials, etc.
6. Businesses incidental to or related to the preceding items ■Customer inquiries■
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
1, Higashihorikawa-dori Shiokoji Shimoru Tormeimachi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8237
Lounge 075-361-9226 (direct)
https://www.rihga.co.jp/kyoto/restaurant/list/lounge/menu/dessert/