The Butterfly Room

Tucked inside Rosewood Hong Kong, The Butterfly Room offers plush seating, soft lighting and a dreamlike backdrop of butterfly-themed art pieces that make the room feel cocooned from Tsim Sha Tsui. The afternoon tea unfolds across six courses, with an amuse bouche, finger sandwiches and pre-dessert setting the pace before the main event of fresh bakes and plated desserts arrive at the table. Cakes, scones, flan, tartlets and more are presented with the conviction of a kitchen that knows exactly what it’s doing. That confidence is well earned: pastry chef Jonathan Soukdéo, crowned Tatler Best Pastry Chef, Hong Kong and Asia-Pacific 2025, brings a sense of precision and restraint that keeps the experience indulgent but never excessive. For those inclined to elevate things further, add-ons including caviar, champagne and sparkling tea give the afternoon a celebratory edge. It’s no surprise this is one of the hottest afternoon tables in town.

Tatler Tip

While you indulge your sweet tooth, don’t forget to feast your eyes on the butterfly-themed installations from the Zodiac series by British contemporary artist Damien Hirst and églomisé glass from New York artist Lisa Stimpson.