[2024 Hong Kong Restaurant] Travel Guide for Salisterra (Updated Sep)
Address:
Level 49 The Upper House Pacific Place 88, Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Opening times:
Open 06:30-18:00For reference only
Salisterra at The Upper House Matchali afternoon tea
At the top floor of the Upper House, you can enjoy the million dollar habour view and enjoy Mediterranean fine dining with Salisterra.
The afternoon tea is also a puzzle of indulgence we shouldn’t miss! #afternoonteaset #消費券攻略 #foodie #foodie #staycation
Miranda Lee
Classic British Afternoon Tea at Salisterra
Thank you to my friend for inviting me to afternoon tea at the end of June! I was so happy to finally visit the restaurant I've been wanting to go to for a long time!
The location is Salisterra, situated on the top floor of The Upper House in Pacific Place. The Mediterranean-inspired decor, paired with the floor-to-ceiling windows that let in plenty of light, offers a stunning view of the bustling city. The ambiance is incredibly chill, making it the perfect spot for afternoon tea.
We were lucky enough to be seated at a beautiful corner spot. Regardless of the taste, this afternoon tea was already very appealing to me.
The theme we enjoyed was the SALISTERRA X HOTEL CAFÉ ROYAL Classic British Afternoon Tea! It consisted of appetizers, a selection of sandwiches, English scones, and desserts. The presentation was straightforward, embodying the essence of a classic afternoon tea.
The weather was extremely hot, so we ordered a special drink to cool down before enjoying the hot tea!
We started with the Amuse-Bouche, a fragrant Truffle gougère! The crispy and flaky puff pastry, infused with the aroma of black truffle and topped with cheese, was a delight to the taste buds.
The savory selection included various sandwiches! These featured flavors like smoked salmon with dill and cucumber, coronation chicken, truffle egg mayo, and roast beef with horseradish. The fillings and flavors were quite good, but the bread was a bit too dry, which was a slight disappointment.
Scones are a crucial part of a British afternoon tea! The raisin scones here had a good balance of moisture and dryness, and they tasted delicious with clotted cream and jam.
Next, we had a refreshing Raspberry Elderflower Sorbet as a palate cleanser! The tartness of the raspberry combined with the floral notes of elderflower created a delightful flavor, and pairing it with vanilla shortbread added a richer texture.
For desserts, we enjoyed a pear and yuzu vanilla tart, a smooth vanilla cream strawberry jam cake, a rich raspberry rum cake, and my favorite, the decadent chocolate éclair.
Satisfied with our sweet cravings, we noticed a tranquil space across the restaurant as we were leaving, which suddenly sparked my desire for a staycation.
The afternoon tea set is priced at $680 for two from Monday to Thursday, and $718 for two on weekends and public holidays. Although the theme has changed, the environment here is absolutely refreshing, and the staff's attentive service makes it highly recommended for enjoying the beautiful scenery and excellent service.
戀吃車媽媽
Indulgent Afternoon Tea with a View
It feels like it's been a while since I've enjoyed a tiered afternoon tea, so I took advantage of a day with no particular plans to pretend to be a person of leisure for a day with a friend.
Salisterra on the 49th floor of The Upper House offers a very comfortable environment with a world-class view. I brought an Australian friend here for afternoon tea last time she was in town for a holiday.
The restaurant's current afternoon tea is a collaboration with London's Cafe Hotel Royal, which I'm quite interested in trying.
The afternoon tea starts with an Amuse Bouche, a single cheese puff topped with a generous amount of shaved truffle, exuding a fragrant aroma.
Starting with the sandwiches at the bottom, there are four different colors and flavors: salmon cucumber, truffled egg, coronation chicken, and beef sandwich. To be honest, the bread was a bit dry, but my personal favorite was the coronation chicken, which had a pleasing hint of curry flavor.
A small cup of elderflower sorbet to cleanse the palate, then on to the various cakes.
The four cakes are a bit larger than those typically found in afternoon teas. The two cakes in the middle layer are strawberry vanilla cream and chocolate éclair, one firm and one soft, both of a good standard. My friend prefers the rich éclair, while I have a fondness for the refreshing cake, truly to each their own.
The two items on the top layer are relatively light, which I think is quite suitable. After all, the cakes in this afternoon tea are relatively large, and if they were all rich, it might be too cloying.
Don't forget, scones are a must with British afternoon tea, and of course, they're no exception here. The slightly crispy yet soft scones are delicious with clotted cream and jam. I particularly enjoyed their orange-flavored jam.
Coffee or tea, hot or cold, is at your discretion.
Also, the service here is commendable, attentive but not overbearing~
Restaurant Information:
Salisterra
49/F, The Upper House, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Pacific Place
39681106