Dance of Elegance @ The Mistral

What could be better than enjoying an Afternoon Tea on a summer afternoon? It's the perfect way to beat the summer heat while catching up with friends and savoring exquisite delicacies—a truly delightful experience. This time, we visited the elegant seaside restaurant, The Mistral, to indulge in their afternoon tea. With the bright and sunny weather outside, the excitement began even before the first bite. The theme of this afternoon tea is "Dance of Elegance," featuring Korean strawberries and Japanese cherry blossoms as key ingredients. The menu includes a selection of pink-hued savory and sweet treats, evoking a dreamy, girlish charm. The tea set is paired with two glasses of strawberry and cherry blossom smoothies, offering a refreshing blend of floral and fruity flavors with a creamy touch—perfect for early summer. For a slightly tipsy afternoon, you can add HK$110 for a glass of pink sparkling cocktail. Its delicate pink hue and sweet aroma exude romance and allure. The savory delights are ready to kick off a battle of flavors: Caviar, smoked salmon, tomato pancake, cherry blossom powder! The savory smoked salmon is topped with luxurious caviar, paired with soft tomato buckwheat pancakes sprinkled with cherry blossom powder, creating a feeling reminiscent of dining under cherry blossom trees. Duck liver mousse, plum wine jelly, cherry blossoms! The silky duck liver mousse combined with plum wine jelly is a perfect match. Add a crispy biscuit base and fragrant cherry blossoms, and the flavors are simply divine. Japanese cherry blossom sushi, Alaskan king crab salad! The sushi, made with Japanese cherry blossom rice, has a delicate pink hue and is filled with fresh and flavorful crab salad. One bite is enough to satisfy both texture and taste. Boston lobster, lobster mayonnaise, homemade bread! Tender Boston lobster mixed with lobster mayonnaise is irresistibly delicious, especially when paired with soft handmade bread—pure joy. The six sweet treats are sure to delight dessert lovers, complemented by classic English scones for a complete experience: Cherry blossom vanilla ice cream! The tart strawberry crisps inside the biscuit are paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, offering a combination of crunchiness and smoothness that's truly rich. English scones also come in a pink design! Spread with strawberry jam and clotted cream, it's a classic yet never boring way to enjoy them. Strawberry chocolate Bavarian cream, strawberry basil sauce, almond biscuit! The adorable Bavarian cake features strawberry chocolate flavors, with shiny strawberry basil preserves that are irresistibly tasty. Paired with crispy almond biscuits, the sweetness is just right. Strawberry puff, strawberry preserves, strawberry cream, vanilla cream! The soft puff is filled with smooth vanilla cream, complemented by rich strawberry cream for a sweet and delightful taste. Cherry blossom rose cake, rose chocolate cream, almond cream! The eye-catching rose cherry blossom cake is a visual treat, with silky rose chocolate almond cream and almond cream adding a gentle flavor—perfect for pampering your taste buds. Strawberry citrus Madeleine cake, strawberry jam! The Madeleine incorporates cherry blossom and citrus aromas, paired with homemade strawberry jam for a soft and fragrant French-style delight. Strawberry yogurt panna cotta, white chocolate cream, seasonal berries! The strawberry yogurt panna cotta is tender and smooth, while the sweetness of white chocolate cream complements the fresh strawberry aroma for an exceptional taste. The "Dance of Elegance" seaside afternoon tea is priced at HK$728 for two on weekdays and HK$788 for two on weekends and public holidays. Available until June 30, you can enjoy an 85% discount by booking a day in advance on the hotel's official website. Additionally, you can enjoy an 80% discount on tickets to the Hong Kong Opera's presentation of Mozart's classic opera "The Magic Flute." Don't miss out on these special offers!