We went to axis bar and lounge at mandarin oriental for afternoon tea on one of the weekday. The design is chic and contemporary, which is perfect for either enjoying a selection of light bites by day or having a glass of champagne as night falls. It is located 4th floor, the waitress seated us right by the window overlooking the beautiful city skyline.
The afternoon tea set (S$42++ per person, S$80++ for two) comes with selection of tea from TWG and 4-course delicate treats. The good thing I like about axis bar and lounge is they change their afternoon tea menu every month, so you don't need to worry eating the same thing during the next visit.
The first course is Singapore sling jelly. I have never tried Singapore sling before but I love this jelly. It tastes like fizzy cherry soda, a very refreshing starter indeed.
Second, we had 7 types of tasty morsel with a local twist. From inner left: BBQ kurobuta pork wrap with lettuce & mayo, mini kaya sandwich, light curry egg salad petite sandwich, smoke salmon open face with laksa aioli. From outer left: otak canapé with black pepper creme, rojak sald in mini scone, light spice chicken compression with pineapple salsa. Every bite is a surprise to us and we very much appreciate chef's creativeness.
Next is scones and savoury pastries. While I'm a big fan of buttermilk scones, I find their banana scones and golden raisins scones are equally good too. It served with jam, clotted cream and butter, I personally really like the clotted cream. For pastries we had chicken rendang puffs and Singapore chili crab pies.
Last is the 3-tier stand sweet treats. On the first tier, we had lychee rose montblanc and kumquat and walnut tea cake. Second tier, basil mango almond tart and pandan creme brulee with caramel chips. Third tier were peanut chocolate snicker bar and sesame macaroon. There were hits and few misses, mostly because I think it taste too sweet, but this is just my personal view. I am just not that into sweet food anymore.
The service is impeccable and friendly. This is why I love to have afternoon tea at hotels, I get what I pay.
Axis Bar And Lounge
5, Raffles Avenue, Marina Square
Singapore 039797
Mandarin Oriental
+65 6885 3500
Afternoon Tea
3 - 5pm (Mon - Sun)
Reservation is recommended
Should have asked the chef to replace the beef rendang puffs to scones! xxxx
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