High Tea for two

A beautiful escape from the afternoon heat to enjoy an array of delectable bites
​By Morgan Thanarojpradit

​THE latest venue on Surawongse Road where elegant accommodation, dining and relaxation meets, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse is offering an array of bite-sized delights paired with your choice of tea or coffee in its spacious Lobby Lounge. ​

Emerged from the kitchen in a mysterious black box, the Lobby Lounge’s staff present the High Tea sets in grand style. The High Tea offers a Thai Afternoon Tea Set and a Classic Afternoon Tea Set. Each set is presented in the elegant display of three different levels of tasty bites, sweets and jams or dips accompanied by a choice of coffee or tea. 

​Thai Set (B580++) comprises of two seasonal fruit scones, fresh spring roll, Pla Jub Lak - grilled fish paste served on lemongrass stem, Pun Sib - fried trim moulding, Gai Toey - grilled chicken wrapped in pandan leaf, Kao Kreab Pak Mo - steamed rice skin dumpling with sweet pork fillings. The sweets include an array of traditional Thai desserts like Tong Yib - egg yolk fudge cooked in syrup, Peak Poon - black coconut sweet pudding, Tako - Thai pudding with coconut topping, Look Choup - fruit-shaped mung beans and seasonal fruits.

​While the Western Set (B580++) comprises of two delicious scones, parma ham on crunchy crackers, salmon sandwich, creamy Opera cake, blueberry tart, eclair, raisin scones, Macaron and mango cheesecake served with Rose jam, Mulberry jam and soft cream. Each set comes with a choice of coffee or tea. 

The High Tea sets are available today at Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse’s Lobby Lounge. Guests can also enjoy a variety of drinks available at the Lobby Lounge include coffee, tea, cocktails and wines with snacks and light meals. The available a la carte menu include fish 'n chips, burgers, club sandwich, salad or desserts like mango Pavlova and mango served with sticky rice and more.

Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse. 262 Surawongse Road, Si Phraya, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500. 02 088 5666. www.bangkokmarriottsurawongse.com