I got the opportunity to experience the Asian High Tea here yesterday.
We arrived a few minutes early but were promptly seated by the window with a lovely view of Pendigo Lake. The restaurant was clean, bright and airy.
The high tea is served in 'Waves' - the first being a savoury selection of Chicken Yakatori, a Prawn and Tofu Ball and Duck Long Bao. This was accompanied by a refreshing Ginger and Lemon Iced Tea.
The Second Wave was a selection of savoury and sweet items, with an Avocado Maki Roll and Squid Ink Tapioca Cracker, to a Yuzu and Lemon Curd Tartlet, Hazelnut and Chocolate Delice, Spiced Stawberry Trifle and an Orange Scone with Orange Curd. I also had a Mandarin and Kumquat Bellini.
Afterwards, we were given a coffee, and as it was my friend's birthday we were treated to a complimentary taster dessert of a macaron and white chocolate and raspberry pop with a bitter chocolate sauce.
It was the BEST high tea experience I have ever had. Each item was at a perfect temperature and presented beautifully, and everything was absolutely delicious. My favourite was the squid ink and tapioca cracker, which I would have normally avoided on a menu but was like nothing I have ever eaten before.
The service was impeccable too - the staff were extremely friendly and promptly brought out each course with a smile.
Definitely somewhere I will be visiting again! read more