Hello to all in search of the best high tea here in Hanoi. Are Vietnamese famous for their afternoon teas? Not really, but I will tell you something. They are making huge progress here and high teas to die for are not rare to find. However, to help you out with the options and where to find them, here is our best high tea in Hanoi list.
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How We Rate High Teas?
Probably you are asking how can you trust us with the rating? Let’s just say we are 100% foodies with a rare condition called – honesty. If something doesn’t meet our expectations we share our thoughts, because there is no time for bull****. Our high tea reviews have six criteria, scaling from 0 to 10. These are atmosphere, service, tea selection, presentation, bites, and value. Comparing all can be quite tricky because each place is unique. It is also worth saying that how we felt there matters as well.
Landmark72
Landmark72 is the highest afternoon tea we have ever been to. Up there on the 62nd floor, we couldn’t get over the bird’s eye perspective. Everything felt different including the afternoon tea at the very spacious Hive Lounge. Honestly telling, we felt like we were in a castle, high up in the clouds. During our visit, we were able to try an elegant-looking mix of modern and rustic delicacies. Savory part of the menu were delicious sandwiches and a tasty warm selection of English favorites. Scones were perfect and sweets were of fabulous finger-licking quality. On top of that, the tea selection of 28 DAMMANN Frères loose tea was quite extraordinary as well. An added bonus to the afternoon tea menu at the Hive Lounge at InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 changes every three months to fit in the local produce.
PROS +
Atmosphere
Lovely presentation
Good selection
Big portions
CONS –
A bit far from the tourist center
OUR REVIEW RATE
9.3/10
This High Tea Outlet is best for:
Fearless gourmands
Metropole Hanoi
The next one is the famous Metropole Hanoi High Tea. As soon as we found the window table at the Le Club lounge, we noticed the neat greenery outside. Before that, we admired the fine elements of a legendary building known as the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel. Our senses were engaged with so many details and we were happy to keep them busy. For example, we loved the degustation platter from which we got to smell the desired tea sample. Very likely this now isn’t the case anymore but it has rather become a part of the hotel’s rich history. Luckily, afternoon tea is here to stay, along with the chocolate library. For our afternoon tea at the Legend Metropole Hanoi, we loved the taste of fresh sandwiches that were made of soft bread and generous filling. An array of French sweets covered many tastes preference from fruity to chocolate obsessions.
PROS +
Atmosphere
Exclusive House made chocolate and tea
Classy
CONS –
A tad expensive
OUR REVIEW RATE
9/10
This High Tea Outlet is best for:
Romantic history enthusiasts in love with French desserts
De l’Opera Hanoi
La Fée Verte Bar is part of a spacious courtyard that gives off some serious chill vibe. Mostly because of the water element in the heart of it which felt like the perfect soundtrack for the afternoon tea time in the middle of bustling Hanoi. It is the perfect place to take a break and enjoy fine bites. We liked all the tea sandwiches and souffle-shaped scones, but most of all we loved the opera cubes. They went down too quickly but fortunately, the rest of the sweet bites were quite delicious as well. This is why Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi afternoon tea is one of the best here.
PROS +
Tranquil atmosphere
Good service
CONS –
Too little savories
OUR REVIEW RATE
9/10
This High Tea Outlet is best for:
Those looking for tranquil delight.
JW Marriott
JW Marriot High Tea made it on our list. Such a modern building echoes spaciousness in every possible way. The airy lounge area is a perfect spot for a quick meeting or leisurely catching up with classy afternoon tea. The menu changes with the seasons but you can expect some fresh fruit, savories, and desserts every day. We loved a local signature on the savory side and appreciated perfectly ripe tropical fruit even more, but we did miss scones. Sweets sadly left us wishing for more, but we really liked the vanilla pie, macaron, and chocolate praline. On the Marriott drinks menu, we found a list of TWG teas, which were also presented on a degustation trolley.
PROS +
House-made chocolate pralines
Homemade Juice
Nice presentation of teas
CONS –
A bit far from the tourist center
Staff is lacking English knowledge
Adequate cleanliness
No scones
OUR REVIEW RATE
8.5/10
This High Tea Outlet is best for:
Business oriented foodies
Oven D’or Restaurant at Sheraton Hanoi Hotel
The last one is Oven D’or High tea. Oven D’or is a casual restaurant with all-day dining buffet settings coming and going every day. We opted for an afternoon tea buffet experience which allowed us to push the limits of our voracious appetites. A large selection of savory and sweet bites kept us coming for more. Needless to say, we were spoiled by choice and we can say that everything tasted really good. We were especially happy to see Vietnamese influence in the savory department, however, desserts were well-executed western favorites.
PROS +
lenty to choose from
Kind staff
Cheap
CONS –
Can get loud
OUR REVIEW RATE
7.5/10
This High Tea Outlet is best for:
Those with super sweet tooth
Final Thought
Afternoon tea in Hanoi showed us the city in a different light. Through the tasty and beautiful afternoon tea sets, we got to experience evolving food scene of Vietnam’s capital. Not only that, but to enjoy different meticulously prepared treats truly satisfied the epicurean in us. That is why we truly believe you will enjoy the experience of every canteen that made it to our list of the best high tea in Hanoi.
