Diner’s Diary by Bernice Chan

We tried a US$215 afternoon tea at K11 – is this what protest-hit Hong Kong really needs just now?

Artisan Lounge’s all-day afternoon tea is the place to be seen – if that’s your thing – but we struggle to see how they can justify charging US$215

While its opening was planned a long time ago, we can’t help thinking now is not the time to launch such an over-the-top offering

Bernice Chan

Published: 1:15pm, 4 Sep, 2019

Updated: 1:33pm, 4 Sep, 2019

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Bernice Chan is a senior writer on the Culture desk. She samples more than her share of dishes around Hong Kong and writes about people and issues that make an impact on the city.

We tried a US$215 afternoon tea at K11 – is this what protest-hit Hong Kong really needs just now?

Artisan Lounge’s all-day afternoon tea is the place to be seen – if that’s your thing – but we struggle to see how they can justify charging US$215 While its opening was planned a long time ago, we can’t help thinking now is not the time to launch such an over-the-top offering

Artisan Lounge’s all-day afternoon tea is the place to be seen – if that’s your thing – but we struggle to see how they can justify charging US$215

While its opening was planned a long time ago, we can’t help thinking now is not the time to launch such an over-the-top offering