The best afternoon tea menus in Hong Kong

Head to Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui for a brand-new afternoon tea experience at Jija by Vicky Lau, where the Yunnan and Guizhou gastronomic influences that drive the restaurant’s culinary philosophy are reimagined as a selection of elegant finger foods. 

Served on a custom-made tiered stand designed by chef Vicky herself, ‘Jija in the Living Room’ will include savouries and sweets created by chef Vicky and pastry chef Victor Chan. Guests can look forward to bites like the Yunnan mushroom sando, braised lamb with rose tart, and roasted corn with sorghum on brioche, as well as treats such as the Winter Orchard spice apple tatin, Tea Hills milk chocolate layer cake with oolong tea Chantilly cream, and salted egg scones with soy cream and Yunnan rose jam, to name but a few. Jija’s extensive tea collection will be the ideal pairing – varietals such as Honey Orchid Phoenix Dancong Oolong Tea and Jasmine Dragon Pearls are recommended.

When: Every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday from 2.45pm-5pm 
Price: $528 per person (minimum of 2 guests per booking)

Upper House Hong Kong’s Salisterra is inviting Upper House Chengdu’s Michelin-starred Mi Xun Teahouse for a limited-time afternoon tea collaboration that’s not to be missed. Available from now until March 31, the ‘Salisterra x Mi Xun Teahouse’ afternoon tea will feature creative takes on vegetarian cuisine with a strong sustainability focus, following Mi Xun Teahouse’s impactful mission, which has been honoured with a Michelin Green Star.

On the menu, look forward to Sichuan-inspired creations, such as the spinach noodles with dan dan sauce, osmanthus rice wine yam cake, macaron with black sesame buttercream, and Yunnan morel, lotus root, and Sichuan sauce.

When: Daily until March 31 from 3pm-5pm
Price: From $380 per person and up, from $680 per two persons and up

Spring has sprung and no one is more excited than the folks over at Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers’ Sky Lounge, who are teaming up with Italian brand Acca Kappa for a seasonal afternoon tea menu that celebrates the beauty of Japanese cherry blossoms. 

Sky Lounge’s limited-time ‘Spring Blossoming Sakura Tokyo’ afternoon tea is themed after Acca Kappa’s Sakura Tokyo collection, highlighting the grace and elegance of its unique fragrance. Enjoy Italian-Japanese-inspired bites like the rose tuna tart with capers, the pear pinwheel sandwich with ham and pepperoni, the yuzu madeleine with pink chocolate, and the dark chocolate cannolo with sakura cream. Guests can also take home a complimentary Acca Kappa fragrance and body care kit and a shopping voucher!

When: Daily until April 30 from 2.30pm-5.30pm 
Price: $338 per person, $676 per two persons

Chocolate lovers, it’s time to make a trip to the Garden Lounge! Executive pastry chef Jean-Marc Gaucher has unveiled his ‘Revel in Heritage’ chocolate afternoon tea, blending culinary nods to Hong Kong with delightful sweet treats that will linger on the palate. 

From the Hongkong Rocher with 64-percent dark chocolate, Sicilian pistachio, and crispy rice noodle to the Gianduja with 52-percent milk chocolate and 30-year-aged Chinese tangerine peel, the desserts are nuanced and distinct. Don’t miss the black sesame tart with Early Grey tea crémeux, and the traditional butter and cocoa nibs scone with chocolate madeleines – there’s even a rich gianduja spread to pile on the sweetness.

When: Daily from 3pm-5pm 
Price: $856 per two persons, $1,056 for two persons with two glasses of Saicho sparkling tea or sparkling wine, $428 for each additional person

Rosewood Hong Kong’s executive pastry chef Jonathan Soukdeo is putting a seasonal twist on his famous Hokkaido custard flan this spring with a refresh of The Butterfly Room’s afternoon tea menu. Headlining the event is the new Hokkaido black sesame flan, a richly flavoured custard dessert featuring toasted black sesame paste with earthy, nutty qualities and chewy mochi pieces dispersed throughout the velvety filling.

Of course, there’s plenty of other treats in the lineup, decadently paired with Mariage Frères teas or coffee. Sink your teeth into sunchoke velouté and morel foam, scones and hazelnut brioche, egg with winter black truffle, Scottish salmon with pike roe, vanilla salted caramel cake, chocolates from the mignardise chocolate trolley, and much more.

When: Every Monday to Friday from 2.30pm-7pm, Every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday from 12pm-7pm
Price: $568 per person

For a crowd-pleasing afternoon tea that hits all the right notes – and with stunning views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline to boot – book yourself in for a sky-high experience at The Lounge & Bar on the 102nd floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong.

A classic spread awaits thanks to chef Ngan Kin-pong’s creativity, opening with savouries like British beef with sauerkraut and horseradish cream, Coronation chicken vol-au-vent with curried salad, and Scottish smoked salmon with lemon butter and closing with sweets such as the signature cheesecake with Lotus Biscoff crust, Battenburg cake with apricot jam and vanilla cream Chantilly, and the clementine citrus tartlet. 

When: Every Monday to Thursday until June 30, from 3pm-6pm, Every Friday to Sunday and public holiday from 2pm-4pm, 4.30pm-6.30pm
Price: $878 for two persons

Also offered at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong is an artistic afternoon tea presented to coincide with Hong Kong Art Month. In collaboration with premium champagne brand Perrier-Jouët, Café 103 is serving a themed springtime menu celebrating the French maison’s rich heritage, fine craftsmanship, and poetic identity.

Encounter utter indulgence with elegant creations like The Gilded Wave snow crab cake with lemon aioli, The Belle Époque Pearl caviar blini with crème fraîche and champagne gel, The Velvet Embrace foie gras and cranberry sandwich, The Sablé with pistachio and raspberry, and The Canelé, transformed with a touch of chamomile and honey.

When: Daily until March 29 from 3.15pm-5.15pm 
Price: $828 for two persons on weekdays, $878 for two persons on weekends, +$198 per person for a glass of Blanc de Blancs NV Perrier-Jouët champagne

Experience the refreshing arrival of spring through the distinctive flavours of Woobar’s ‘Blossom Honey’ afternoon tea, designed around the underrated ivy tree raw honey, a local wintertime speciality that’s cultivated and harvested right here in Hong Kong.

Honey is the connecting thread between executive pastry chef Ngan Kin-pong’s seasonal afternoon tea menu for both the savouries and sweets. Guests can tuck into the honey-glazed eel, honey mustard gammon ham with avocado hummus, cinnamon roasted walnut sandwich rolls, lychee tree white chocolate and almond entremets, and signature native ivy jasmine honey scones with homemade clementine marmalade and British clotted cream, among other dishes, for a rare taste of local Hong Kong honey.

When: Daily until March 31 from 3pm-6pm
Price: $828 for two persons

Calling all Marimekko fans – the colourful Finnish design brand is bringing its iconic boldness to The Lounge at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong for a seasonal experience! In a vibrant welcome to 2026, the ‘Blossoming Bliss’ afternoon tea combines Marimekko’s printmaking artistry with JW Marriott’s culinary creativity for a joyful collaboration.

Guests will be served sweets and savouries on homeware and tableware adorned with Marimekko’s cute Unikko pattern from the 2026 spring collection, and the food will take inspiration from the brand as well as Nordic cuisine. Look forward to the lollipop-shaped Vanilla Blood Orange, Strawberry Inspiration with fruit confit, Norwegian smoked salmon with fresh chives, pickled herring fillet with onion dill salad, roasted wagyu beef with mustard dressing, cottage cheese mousse, and skagen and tobiko tart, featuring a classic Scandinavian shrimp salad, alongside cups of freshly brewed Tea WG.

When: Daily until March 31 from 3.30pm-5.30pm 
Price: $708 for two persons, +$130 for a glass of champagne

Unlike most afternoon tea experiences, Aqualuna invites guests to feast on sweet and savoury bites onboard a junk boat. Aside from enjoying tea time classics like scones and desserts, guests can also sink their teeth into handcrafted dim sum from Dim Sum Library, such as black truffle shrimp dumplings, Wagyu beef puff with black pepper, and black garlic siu mai.

When: Daily, 3pm-4.30pm
Price: $399 per adult, $299 per child