Hong Kong’s award-winning hotel GREEN restaurant blends Japanese, Thai, and Italian flavors in a limited-time afternoon tea featuring peaches, melons, and a first-ever Venchi ice cream pairing, available from July 13 to November 1.
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Hotel ICON, the stylish Tsim Sha Tsui property known for its innovative dining, is turning its lobby restaurant GREEN into a seasonal showcase of Japanese fruit artistry. Launching July 13, 2026, the new “Fruitful Artisan” three-course afternoon tea fuses Japanese precision, Thai aromatic flair, and Italian indulgence — culminating in a debut collaboration with century-old chocolate house Venchi. Priced from HK$388 per person on weekdays, the experience runs daily from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM until November 1, with advance reservations required.
A Global Flavor Journey on One Tray
The afternoon tea opens with a refreshing green apple and honeydew melon salad cup — a light, crisp prelude designed to awaken the palate. Guests then choose one of three mains. The sirloin steak with earthy mushroom notes delivers savory depth, while the salmon with lemongrass coconut and black rice introduces a distinctly Thai-inspired twist, balancing herbaceous brightness with creamy coconut richness. For those seeking textural contrast, the peach burrata with pistachio and basil toast pairs juicy sweet peaches against crunchy pistachios and fragrant basil on a crisp base — a harmonious marriage of sweet, nutty, and aromatic elements.
What elevates this offering beyond typical hotel afternoon teas is the dessert finale, exclusively crafted with Japanese seasonal fruits. The selection includes:
- Japanese peach oolong mousse tart — a delicate floral-meets-tea combination
- Shizuoka melon Swiss roll — fluffy sponge wrapped around lush melon cream
- Muscat grape cake — bursting with fragrant, juicy sweetness
- Kumamoto watermelon panna cotta — a light, silky summer treat
- Miyazaki mango mini cheesecake — tropical richness in petite form
Each pastry is designed to highlight the fruit’s natural character, offering a visually stunning and palate-pleasing conclusion.
Venchi Makes Its Hotel Afternoon Tea Debut
As the centerpiece of this collaboration, every guest receives two scoops of Venchi gelato — the Italian brand’s first appearance in an afternoon tea set at Hotel ICON. Diners can choose between the 75% extra dark chocolate, known for its intense, velvety depth, and the Bronte pistachio, prized for its creamy nuttiness sourced from Sicily’s famous growing region. The pairing of Italian gelato with Japanese fruit desserts creates an unexpected but delightful cross-cultural dialogue on the plate.
Beverage Enhancements
For those looking to elevate the experience, GREEN offers several drink upgrades:
- HK$108 — free-flow French sparkling wine (B&G Sparkling Blanc de Blanc N.V.)
- HK$268 — free-flow Charles de Cazanove Brut N.V. champagne
- From HK$68 — signature cocktails and mocktails
Weekend and public holiday guests automatically receive a complimentary glass of French sparkling wine with their set.
Pricing and Booking Details
| Day | Per Person | Per Two Persons |
|—–|———–|—————-|
| Monday–Friday | HK$388 | HK$698 |
| Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays | HK$448 | HK$788 |
All prices are subject to a 10% service charge. Reservations must be made at least one day in advance via the hotel’s booking portal: https://bit.ly/4wpQEjR.
Broader Impact and Takeaway
This afternoon tea reflects a growing trend among Hong Kong luxury hotels to collaborate with premium ingredient brands and highlight seasonal, imported produce as a differentiator in the competitive dining scene. By anchoring the menu to Japanese fruit availability and pairing it with a globally recognized gelato maker, Hotel ICON not only appeals to food enthusiasts seeking novelty but also positions GREEN as a destination for experiential, multi-sensory dining.
For guests, the key takeaway is timing: the offer is limited to a four-month window, and early booking is strongly advised given the expected demand. As the city’s food lovers continue to seek value combined with creativity, the “Fruitful Artisan” tea delivers a compelling reason to revisit Tsim Sha Tsui’s vibrant dining landscape this summer and autumn.
All promotional details are accurate as of the publication date. Terms and conditions apply per the booking platform and restaurant. U Lifestyle and Hotel ICON reserve the right to modify offers without prior notice.