There’s nothing quite like spending a leisurely afternoon indulging in a decadent tea set with your loved ones
We Hongkongers are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out. From trendy cafes to stellar all-you-can-eat dim sum restaurants and fine steak establishments, our city is a true food paradise that consistently impresses us with its diverse offerings.
As part of the celebrations welcoming the arrival of cooler weather, many hotels and restaurants in the city have unveiled their seasonal afternoon tea sets for hungry diners to linger over delicious finger sandwiches, fancy desserts, fabulous brews, and of course, freshly-baked scones. Below, we round up the best, newest afternoon teas to try in Hong Kong right now.
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1. The Langham Hong Kong
What: Treat yourself to an elegant afternoon experience for a good cause at Palm Court, The Langham Hong Kong. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the third consecutive year, the elegant restaurant has launched a special “In The Pink Afternoon Tea” menu with a medley of delectable pink treats delicately crafted by executive pastry chef David Puig. For every afternoon tea set sold, the hotel will be donating $10 to support Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation’s work.
The set offers tempting savoury dishes such as pomegranate Balik salmon sandwich, foie gras dame and beetroot tartare. On the sweet side, you’ll find Japanese pinky strawberry roll cake, signature macaron lollipop with raspberry buttercream filing, as well as scones served with Devonshire clotted cream and homemade preserves. Besides a premium selection of loose leaf teas from JING Tea, you can also pair your meal with a glass of NV brunt champagne or NV rosé champagne for some extra fizz.
Price: HK$398 for one and HK$688 for two with tea; HK$588 for one and HK$988 for two with a glass of NV brunt champagne each; HK$608 and HK$1,028 for two with a glass of NV rosé champagne each.
When: The set is available from now till November 30, which is served on weekdays from 3:00 to 5:30 pm and on weekends and public holidays in two sittings, from 2:15 to 4:15 pm and 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
Where: Palm Court, Lobby Level, The Langham, Hong Kong, 8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 2132 7898; langhamhotels.com