High above Sydney Harbour at Altitude Restaurant on level 36 of the Shangri-La Sydney, we were treated to an exceptional High Tea experience with breathtaking views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Chef De Cuisine, Jason Phi Huynh, has overseen the high tea for the past two years. His approach marries traditional elements, such as scones with jam and cream, with contemporary twists that include Vietnamese flavours in the savoury menu items.
The current menu, which began in early June, will run until the end of August. In spring, a new high tea menu featuring spring herbs will be introduced, ensuring guests always have something fresh and exciting to look forward to.
The Mini Banh Mi with parsnip puree, Warrigal greens, mountain pepper, and goat cheese on a Brioche bun was our favourite from the savoury selection.
The Chestnut Mont Blanc Tart with its espresso jelly, orange Chantilly and chocolate almond cream is an elegant dessert and a standout among the sweet items.
The Pear Paris Brest with poached pear, caramelised hazelnut and wattleseed offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavours: the juicy, fragrant pear, the rich, crunchy caramelised hazelnuts, and the earthy wattle seed, all encased in a light, airy pastry. It’s a sophisticated and satisfying dessert with a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness.
To conclude, we are presented with freshly baked scones served with house-made jam and clotted cream.
The view from Level 36 of the Shangri-La Sydney is one of the best views in Sydney. This really is a High Tea to add to your Sydney High Tea bucket list. We rate this High Tea experience 5 out of 5.
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Shangri-La Sydney High Tea Weekend Menu:
Savoury:
- Smoked Salmon Pinwheel – Lemon myrtle, cucumber, Spinach, Mizuna
- Cashew Hummus Tart – Tempeh Kibbeh, Lemon Aspen, Native Oregano & Dukkah, Tahni, Fried Chickpea
- Pulled Beef Cheek – Parsnip Puree, Warrigal Green, Mountain Pepper, Goat Cheese, Brioche
- Mini Banh Mi – Roast Port, Geraldton Wax, Pate, Mayonnaise, Pickled Carrot, Daikon, Coriander
Sweet:
- Chestnut Mont Blanc Tart – Espresso Jelly, Orange Chantilly, Chocolate Almond Cream
- Fuji Apple Bar – Apple Calvados Mousse, Toffee Apple Compote, Anise Myrtle Chantilly
- Yuzu Meringue – Citrus Steusel, Match Sable, Yuzu Curd, Shangri-La Honey
- Pear Paris Brest – Poached Pear, Caramelised Hazelnut, Wattleseed
Freshly baked scones served with house-made jam and clotted cream.
There’s also a Vegan menu available. For more details and reservations, visit the Shangri-La Sydney website.
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Reviews for this venue:
- 22 April 2023: High Tea on 36 at the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
- 30 July 2020: High Tea at Altitude, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
- 31 July 2018: Blu Bar High Tea at Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
- 4 April 2017: High Tea at Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
- 6 August 2014: High Tea at the Shangri La Hotel Sydney
- 30 March 2013: High Tea at the Shangri La Sydney
- 2 June 2011: Wickedly Sweet High Tea Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
