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Whether it’s high tea at one of the city’s swankiest hotels or some yummy, down-to-earth street snacks, Hong Kong is a haven for afternoon delights.
下午的休閒時間裡,坐在最豪華的酒店裡吃下午茶,或是嚐嚐 當地美味的點心,香港都可以滿足你的需求。
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Afternoon Delights W hen you need a break in the thick of a vigorous day’s shopping or sightseeing, This quintessentially English pastime, established by the elite in the city’s early colonial days, is now much enjoyed by Hongkongers from all walks of life. There is nothing more elegant than enjoying a pipinghot cup of tea served with an array of scones, savouries, pastries, sweets and other delicacies. The city has taken the art of high tea to another level of opulence, with the city’s best hotels and restaurants vying for the fanciest offerings and presentations. A high tea in Hong Kong is an experience not to be missed. afternoon tea or a quick snack can help 欢乐下午茶 recharge your batteries and refresh both body and mind. Here in Hong Kong, the tradition of afternoon tea, a legacy of Victorian England, has evolved over the decades into a uniquely Hong Kong expression of East-meet-West culture.
So, get ready for a culinary extravaganza as we showcase some of the city’s best places to enjoy all the delicious afternoon delights
所以,準備好迎接美食盛宴吧,我們將為您 推薦香港最佳去處,讓你盡情享受下午時光的 美味佳餚。
High Tea
下午茶
you could wish for.
181 at Fortnum & Mason
This famous department store in London’s Piccadilly recently opened a combo gourmet shop plus the 181 Restaurant at the K11 Atelier in Tsim Sha Tsui. You can enjoy one of its extensive tea selections plus traditional British snacks while looking out across the magnificent harbour.
這家位於倫敦皮卡地裡的著名百貨公司最近在 K11 Atelier 開設了一家綜合 美食店以及 181 at Fortnum & Mason。在這裡可以一邊凝視壯麗的海港, 一邊享用豐富的茶飲以及傳統英國小吃。
Shop 022, G/F K11 Atelier Victoria Dockside 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. 九龍尖沙咀梳士巴利道18號 K11 Atelier 地下022號鋪
The Peninsula 半岛酒店
The granddaddy of the high-society tête-à-tête high tea gatherings, the Lobby Lounge at the Peninsula is where one wants to see and be seen. There is often a queue. The tea set itself is a sumptuous mini-feast of its famous scones, sandwich bits and other delicious finger bites. And the service is impeccable.
The Verandah 露台餐厅
Another nostalgic setting for an elegant high tea experience. In Repulse Bay on the south side of Hong Kong Island is the heir of the iconic Repulse Bay Hotel, where the high tea outing on the Verandah is everything you could imagine – old-world charm, attentive service, and totally relaxing. And excellent snacks too!
Tea WG
If you are into choosing a fine cup of tea for your afternoon respite, you may want to stop by Tea WG for your afternoon break. A specialty tea shop, WG offers a wide selection of loose-leaf teas and its afternoon tea set comes with European sandwiches, pastries and other delights.
Shop 1022, Level 1, ifc Mall, 1 Harbour View Street, Central, Hong Kong 香港中環港景街1 號國際金融中心商場1 樓1022號鋪
Afternoon Dim Sum
点心下午茶
It may be suggested that a nice pot of Chinese tea with two or three dim sum dishes is the perfect counterpart to a Western high tea set. Just like high tea, one selects dim sum from a wide variety of items, all manageable sizes and perfect to share. Whether it’s pu er, jasmine or Iron Buddha, you can choose your favourite Chinese tea for an afternoon of chit chat and blissful downtime.
Dim Sum Library
This outlet located at Pacific Place, one of the Hong Kong’s luxury malls, is a splendid choice for an afternoon dim sum rendezvous - since that is all they serve. It’s convenient and well-placed for when you resume your shopping.
Shop 124, 1/F, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong. 香港金鐘金鐘道88號太古廣場1 樓124號鋪
Maxim ’ s Palace 美心皇宫
To experience afternoon dim sum in the traditional style, Luk Yu Tea House located in Central should be high on your list. The restaurant’s 1930s-style décor evokes the formative days of Hong Kong. 想體驗一下傳統老派的下午茶方式麼?位於中環的陸羽茶室 一定要去試試。 1930年代裝修風格的餐廳,重現了香港昔日 風情。 24-26 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong For a noisy but invigorating and authentic dim sum experience, you should visit Maxim Palace at City Hall where the dim sum dishes are still served by ladies roaming around with pushcarts. The food is consistently excellent.
2/F Low Block, Hong Kong City Hall, 香港中環愛丁堡廣場5-7號香港大會堂低座2樓
Luk Yu Tea House 陆羽茶室
Afternoon Tea Set (Local Style) 下午茶餐 (当地风格)
Back in Hong Kong's colonial heyday, a hightea outing was well beyond the reach of common folk. Over time, local restaurants or cha chaan tengs – literally ‘tea cafes – started to offer bargain afternoon tea sets. They typically comprise a slimmed-down offering from the regular menu at lower prices, with complimentary tea or coffee. Afternoon tea is now a staple of local food culture and offered by all local cha chaan tengs, making it not only a bargain but an unmissable cultural snapshot for any curious visitor. Locals may take afternoon tea as a substitute for lunch, while you get to sample some of the city’s favourite snacks.
Egg Tarts 蛋 挞
Tai Cheong Bakery in Central is deservedly famed for its egg tarts. Other cha chaan tengs offer excellent freshly baked egg tarts – but this is the tops.
中環的泰昌麵包房以蛋撻聞名,許多其他的茶餐廳也提供 新鮮出爐的蛋撻。
Tai Cheong: 35 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong 泰昌:香港中環擺花街35號
Pineapple Bun with Butter 黄油菠萝包
This highly popular bun is available in all bakeries and local cafes. Check out Kam Wah Café in Mong Kok for its afternoon tea set and its pineapple bun.
45-47 Bute Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon. 九龍旺角弼街45-47號
Hong Kong—Style French Toast 港式西多士
This set is available widely. You pick your ingredients to go with a bowl of hot instant noodles. Whether it’s fried egg, luncheon meat, mini-sausages or sliced ham, this is every Hongkonger’s ultimate afternoon comfort food. French toast with a twist is also a popular afternoon snack, and it goes so well with milk tea. Try Hoi On Café in Sheung Wan for thick French toast spread with condensed milk. Yes, it is yummy!
法式吐司也是受歡迎的點心,與奶茶更是絕配。嚐嚐上環的 海安咖啡室,在法式吐司上澆上煉乳,回味無窮!
G/F, 17 Connaught Road West, 香港上環幹諾道西17號地下
Instant Noodle Afternoon Tea Sets 粉面套餐
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong