Enjoy “Mangyoen” Gyoza While Sitting in an Actual Airline Business Class Seat
A limited-time special accommodation plan was released by Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu.
- 【Period】
- August 10, 2022 – November 30, 2022
- 【Plan】
- One-night stay with two meals and room service
- 【Details】
- Enjoy gyoza from the members-only gyoza restaurant “Mangyoen” in a guest room equipped with ANA’s retired First Class or Business Class aircraft seats!
The gyoza from “Mangyoen” are known as the most difficult-to-reserve dumplings in Japan.
The restaurant, located in Nerima, Tokyo, is owned by Mr. Paradise Yamamoto.
Paradise Yamamoto’s Twitter Profile (External link to X, formerly Twitter)
Due to his busy schedule as a musician, film director, and airline million-miler,
the restaurant opens only when his schedule and mood allow.
Even members are informed of the location and opening days only when it is decided.
This blog is a stay report from when I used this special plan in November 2022.
Table of Contents
The Hotel Room
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Open the door
This is the moment I opened the door to the room.
Luggage Rack
A rack for placing suitcases and other luggage.
Bed
The bed. This room features a large double bed.
View from the Window (1)
This is the view outside as seen from the room window. Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu is directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 2.
You can overlook the runway and Tokyo Bay.
View from the Window (2)
Another view from the room window.
“Demon Slayer” Special Livery Aircraft
In the distance, a Demon Slayer special livery aircraft was taxiing by.
Bathroom (1)
This is the bathroom.
There is a window, so you can also enjoy views of the airport apron from inside the bathroom.
Bathroom (2)
Another view of the bathroom.
View of the Room from the Bathroom
The view of the room as seen from the bathroom.
Bathroom
Bathrobes are provided.
Bathroom Amenities
This is the amenities set. A wide variety of amenities is provided, and the selection is extremely well stocked.
- • Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap (two of each)
- • Toothbrush, hairbrush, and razor
- • Bath salts
- • Ear picks and cotton pads
- • Skincare set for women (lotion, emulsion, etc.)
- • Skincare and hair tonic set for men
Room Service
A room service leaflet placed on the desk.
It shows the service menu, including drinks, snacks, and breakfast.
Drink Menu
The menu for the drinks stocked in the refrigerator.
At the back, you can see the complimentary mineral water.
Specially Installed Seat
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Business Class Seat (1)
This is an ANA business class seat.
It is arranged facing the window.
Business Class Seat (2)
Another view of the business class seat.
When seated here, you can enjoy a view of the airport apron through the window in front of you.
Business Class Seat (3)
The business class seat seen from a different angle.
Business Class Seat (4)
With this hotel plan, meals are served on the table placed in front of the seat.
Business Class Seat – Side
This is the side table next to the business class seat.
There is a convenient side table where you can place various personal items. It also includes a small storage compartment, perfect for keeping glasses and other small belongings.
Business Class Seat (5)
These are the buttons located beneath the side table, used to adjust the seat recline and control the TV screen.
Business Class Seat (6)
The table and screen used during boarding.
Business Class Seat (7)
The screen behind the seat.
Below the screen are power outlets and charging ports for smartphones and other devices.
Business Class Seat (8)
The view of Haneda Airport’s runway from the business class seat gradually turns into a night scene.
The counter beside the seat is designed to allow the table—normally used by the passenger seated behind on an actual aircraft—to be set in place.
Special Dinner
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The Dishes Laid Out (1)
The dishes were served. There are four items in total: two types of gyoza—Winged Gyoza and Crispy Fried Pork Gyoza—along with an ajillo and dessert.
The Dishes Laid Out (2)
A side view of the dishes on the table.
Crispy Fried Pork Gyoza
This is the Crispy Fried Pork Gyoza. The condiments include lime, yuzu pepper with olive oil, and Mangyo- Salt, an original spice blend from Mangyoen.
All the gyoza are hand-wrapped one by one by Mr. Yamamoto Paradise.
Curly fried potatoes and ketchup are served on the side.
Winged Gyoza
This is the Winged Gyoza. A blend of three types of cheese is spread and grilled around the gyoza to form the crispy “wings.”
The design around the rim of the plate seems to be inspired by an airport runway.
Ajillo
This is the ajillo.
I believe it was made with mussels and mushrooms, and it had a very delicious flavor.
Bread is served alongside it.
Japanese Sake
Dassai sake, which I purchased myself at Haneda Airport and brought with me.
Dessert (1)
This is the dessert, called the Airplane Choux. A runway is drawn in white sugar on the black plate.
This is a carefully designed creation by aviation enthusiast Mr. Yamamoto Paradise.
Dessert (2)
Another angle of the Airplane Choux. The letters “HND” written in chocolate represent Haneda Airport, with the runway and airplane as the motif.
The choux pastry is filled with custard cream, whipped cream, and fruits such as strawberries and kiwi.
Souvenir Plate
This is a small plate from the gyoza restaurant, which you are allowed to take home as a souvenir.
It is an Arita ware plate (from Saga Prefecture), the same type used at the restaurant.
Breakfast
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On the Way to the Breakfast Venue
This is the entrance to the hotel lobby.
The breakfast venue is located beyond this large flower arrangement.
Breakfast Venue
The entrance to the breakfast venue.
For breakfast, you can choose either a Japanese set meal or a Western set meal.
Menu
The breakfast menu.
Bar Counter
The bar counter located inside the breakfast venue.
Breakfast Venue
The dining room of the breakfast venue.
At the back, there is a projector screen showing a live feed of the runway.
Western Set Meal
I chose the Western set meal.
It includes eggs, bacon, sausages, fried potatoes, salad, fruit, yogurt, orange juice, as well as toast and a croissant.
Gift
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ANA Amenity Pouch
This is an ANA international First Class amenity pouch, available exclusively to guests who book this plan. Inside, it contains skincare items from Shiseido “THE GINZA”, including lotion, emulsion, and facial cleanser.
I placed it on the side table of the business class seat for the photo.
