5-star Enjoyment at Affordable Price — 4 must-try Thai afternoon tea in Bangkok 2021
Exquisite English afternoon tea may be easily found in luxury hotels around the world, but there is something special about them in Thailand; English afternoon tea culture has been introduced to Thailand since the opening of foreign trade in 1855. After years of evolution, Thais have combined the exquisiteness of English afternoon tea with the local ingredients and tastes of Thailand, transforming it into unique Thai style English afternoon tea. Although English afternoon tea seems to be a luxury experience, it is much more friendly priced in Thailand. Given it is cheaper in price, English afternoon teas in Thailand do not sacrifice their presentation for it, treats made with local ingredients are presented on fancy three-tier cake stands with a tropical touch. It is full of exotic Southeast Asian style and is worth a try!
Michelin plate winning afternoon tea — Erawan Tea Room, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
Located next to the famous Erawan Buddha, this tea room is easily accessible. Being the tea house of the five-star hotel brand Grand Hyatt Hotel, the food quality and dining environment are guaranteed. Erawan Tea Room was awarded the Michelin Plate in2019, and it is rated as one of the best afternoon teas in the world by Lonely Planet! The afternoon tea provided here is full of Thai style and matched with lotus leaf-shaped plates on an exquisite three-tier cake stand. The tea set includes various traditional Thai-style savories and desserts, such as papaya salad spring rolls, mango sticky rice, pandan coconut milk mousse cake and more. The set also comes with the star of an English afternoon tea — classic English scones. The portion is large considering it as afternoon tea, it is recommended to share a set between 2 people if you want to save some space for dinner.
Erawan Tea Room
Reference price: THB600–850++ (one-person package)
Afternoon tea business hours: 14:30–18:00 daily
Metro On Wireless afternoon tea, Hotel Indigo Bangkok
Unlike many other high-end luxury hotels, Hotel Indigo Bangkok is novel and hip in style. The hotel’s Metro On Wireless restaurant offers a unique afternoon tea set, which includes two types to choose from — Thai style afternoon tea and Western style afternoon tea; Thai style afternoon tea offers traditional Thai delicacies, such as bbq chicken skewers, Mango sticky rice, pandan cake, Thai milk tea and more. Offering all traditional Thai savories and desserts in one go. The large floor-to-ceiling glass of the restaurant brings you a relaxing green scenery while you are enjoying the treats. It is recommended to enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea here after hours of shopping in the nearby shopping malls.
Metro On Wireless
Reference price: THB609–709++ (two-person set meal)
Afternoon tea business hours: 14:30–16:30 daily
Afternoon Tea in The Drawing Room, The St. Regis Bangkok
The American style luxury hotel brand, St. Regis Hotel, offers exquisite afternoon tea in both Hong Kong and Bangkok. While the afternoon tea set in Hong Kong is pricey yet popular, the afternoon tea they offer in St. Regis Bangkok costs only THB850++ for 2 people, which is much more friendly in price. The set covers mainly Thai desserts, such as mango sticky rice and mango panna cotta with traditional Thai savories such as Thai spring rolls, rice cakes with meat sauce, etc. You can enjoy the view of a green golf course and the Royal Thai Sports Club from an aerial angle and the dining experience is very relaxing.
The Drawing Room
Reference price: THB850–1050++ (two-person package)
Afternoon tea business hours: 14:00–17:00 daily
Thai x Japanese x British fusion — Up & Above Bar, The Okura Prestige Bangkok
The Okura Hotel is a renowned Japanese hotel chain. The afternoon tea at the Okura Prestige Hotel in Bangkok blends the flavors of Japan, Britain, and Thailand. The hotel restaurant “Up & Above Bar” is located on the 24th floor, overlooking the streets of Bangkok. In addition to the Western and Thai delicacies, there are also Japanese cuisines such as sushi offered here. The restaurant will also introduce seasonal special meals following the seasons, such as spring-only Sakura-themed meals, autumn-only maple leaf-themed meals, etc.
Up & Above Bar
Reference price: THB1400++ (two-person package)
Afternoon tea business hours: 14:00–17:00 daily
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