There’s no better way to catch up than over a leisurely high tea with a tiered stand of delights and soothing cuppas. From a tantalising spread that’ll transport you to Peru to a delightful feast of French cheeses, you’re up for a novel experience with these afternoon tea affairs.
Go to Ginger.Lily hungry, because its four-course Nikkei-themed afternoon tea, which draws on Director of Culinary Vijayakant Shanmugam’s culinary tour to Peru, is sure to fill your belly.
Expect decadent bites that marry traditional Japanese techniques and vibrant Latin American ingredients, from tart ceviche-style salmon to a trio of Nikkei-inspired nigiri that are torched tableside.
That’s followed by a Shishamo Bun, with the crisp fish wedged between traditional Nikkei bread and amped up with sriracha, jalapenos and furikake, followed by a hefty Kurobuta Pork Sando with tonkatsu sauce and black garlic aioli.
Sweets are exquisitely crafted by executive pastry chef Cindy Khoo, who takes inspiration from Japanese traditions and flavours. Dive into the likes of matcha cake brightened with sudachi, a light Japanese mango cheesecake, and a sweet-savoury strawberry and miso tart.
Price: From $58++ per person (minimum of two persons per set)
Available daily from 1pm to 3pm (first seating), and 3.30pm to 5.30pm (second seating) Ginger.lily is at Hilton Orchard Singapore, 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867. Visit its website for reservations or more information.
If an afternoon tea starring all things cheese sounds like your idea of heaven, make a reservation for The Westin Singapore’s High Cheese high tea affair.
Warm and gooey baked camembert served with a toasty slice of grilled sourdough starts the ball rolling, before you move on to an assortment of terroir-driven artisanal cheeses like soft Saint-Marcellin of Isere and a nutty Morbier from the Franche-Comte region.
The requisite pastries are centred around cheese too, with bites like goat cheese tart with house-made pear chutney, Gorgonzola apple crumble, Parmesan cheese, and blueberry tart, and a vanilla cranberry ricotta cake.
The High Cheese high tea at The Westin Singapore’s Lobby Lounge is available from Sep 11 to Nov 26, 2023. $58++ per person, inclusive of unlimited coffee or TWG tea. Add on $30++ for a two-hour free-flow house pour red wine, white wine and sparkling wine. 24-hour advance reservation is required. Visit its website for reservations or more information.
Conrad Centennial Singapore’s Lobby Lounge is blooming with a new botanical afternoon tea spread.
You’re welcomed with a flower-infused mocktail. Then make your way through floral-scented sweets like a wild strawberry and rose cream mousseline tart, Pain de Genes with saffron ganache and Manuka honey mousse, and petite floral-scented mousse delights.
There are also toothsome savouries, like spinach bread with smoked salmon mousse and citrus cream cheese, as well as beetroot deviled egg choux puff, and a pretty garden toast of tomato, mozzarella, onion and fresh avo.
Each set will get you a two-hour free flow of Ronnefeldt Tea and Brazilian coffee. Or sip on Lillet Rose Tonic at $10++ per glass and two hours of unlimited Prosecco at $28++.
Price: $49++ per person
Available daily from Aug 1 to Nov 19, 2023, with two seatings each day (1pm to 3pm, and 3.30pm to 5pm). Conrad Centennial Singapore is at 2 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038982. Visit its website for reservations or more information.
Step into the world of Monet at Fairmont Singapore’s Anti:dote, which has been dressed up with prints of Claude Monet’s iconic pieces like Water Lilies and Charing Cross Bridge.
That’s not all, the lounge has curated treats that draw on the artist’s works.
The afternoon tea comes with a choice of one cocktail or two mocktails, each concocted by head mixologist Kingston Chin.
Price: $68++ per person
Available from Sep 1 to Oct 31, 2023. Anti:dote, Level 1, Fairmont Singapore is at 80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189560.
Indulge in chocolate decadence with The Lobby Lounge at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel. Dive into a Hazelnut Chocolate Praline Mousse Cake, a fudgy Pecan Chocolate Brownie with Dark Chocolate, or the boozy Mirabelle Plum Liqueur Chocolate Truffle.
Cut all that richness with its savouries, with options like White Chocolate Baba Ghanoush Pani Puri, Chicken Feuilletine, and Dark Chocolate Raspberry Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich. If you’re heading there on a weekend, you can look forward to a special Aburi White Miso Baked Hokkaido Scallop, too.
Price: $48++ per person
Available Oct 1 to Nov 30, 2023, from 3pm to 5.30pm (one seating only, Mon to Thurs). Two seatings from 2pm to 3.30pm, and 4pm to 5.30 pm (Fri to Sun). Visit the Lobby Lounge’s website for more information and reservations.
The most affordable option in this list, Ohayo Mamasan offers an assortment of Japanese-fusion items. Presented on a two-tiered wooden stand, current offerings run from sushi to lobster salad pizza, and egg sandwiches to sea salt strawberry mochi and Swiss rolls. You’ll also get a pot of Japanese tea.
There’s also a running promo of 50 per cent off its afternoon tea. Visit its Instagram page or website for updates.
Price: $48++ (Mon to Fri) ad $58++ (Sat, Sun and PH) per set (good for two persons)
Ohayo Mamasan is at #01-29, 313@Somerset, Singapore 238895. Visit its website for more information.