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Experience the Modern Thai Afternoon Tea at SAAWAAN BISTRO

Located on the third floor of Azabudai Hills, SAAWAAN BISTRO has launched its highly anticipated Modern Thai Afternoon Tea. This delightful assortment brings together fragrant Asian desserts and appetizers themed around the five essential tastes of Thai cuisine: sour, salty, sweet, savory, and spicy. Guests can indulge in a sensory experience that transcends the ordinary, celebrating SAAWAAN's innovative take on traditional Thai culinary artistry.

The Modern Thai Afternoon Tea is an exciting blend of flavors that reinvents the classic tea experience, allowing patrons to enjoy a vibrant afternoon filled with an elegant selection of tastes.

The Five Essential Tastes of Thailand

The essence of Thai cuisine is built upon the five key flavors: sour, salty, sweet, savory, and spicy. In contrast to the Japanese palate, where bitterness is one of the five tastes, Thai flavors replace bitterness with spiciness, resulting in a multi-dimensional taste sensation.

At SAAWAAN BISTRO, the afternoon tea highlights these five tastes through bite-sized amuse-bouches:

• - Black Rice Rice Crackers (Sour): Topped with a shrimp paste sauce, fried sakura shrimp, lemongrass, and micro coriander, these crackers deliver a refreshing tartness.
• - Nam Pla Financier (Salty): A financier infused with fish sauce, topped with whipped cream, flower petals, and chervil, providing a delicate touch of saltiness.
• - Fried Bread with Chili Tofu (Sweet): This dish features tofu seasoned with fish sauce and palm sugar, drizzled with chili oil containing dried shrimp and peanuts.
• - Shrimp Tuile (Savory): A shrimp-flavored wafer filled with a tomato-based sauce containing chili, shallots, garlic, and green beans, crowned with fried sakura shrimp for an intense burst of umami.
• - Chili Meringue (Spicy): Meringue infused with a garlic and shallot chili paste, offering a delightful contrast between appearance and flavor.

Asian Desserts & Savories (12 Varieties)

The afternoon tea experience includes an array of Asian desserts and savory options:

• - Kanom Tuay: A traditional Thai dessert using coconut milk and butterfly pea.
• - Thai Tea Basque Cheesecake
• - Pandan Leaf Chiffon Cake
• - Pumpkin Custard
• - Cream Puffs
• - Mini Lemongrass Crème Brûlée
• - Mini SAAWAAN BISTRO Burger
• - Seasonal Tropical Fruit Tart
• - Chocolate and Spice Macarons
• - Coconut Cookies
• - Tapioca and Mango Glass Dessert
• - Herb-infused Thai-style Pudding

Note: Menu items are subject to change based on availability.

A Selection of 26 Free-Flow Drinks

Complementing this exquisite afternoon tea are 26 drink options available for free-flowing enjoyment over 90 minutes. Guests will have the chance to savor teas, Asian teas, coffees, wines, and even a cocktail buffet popular during lunch, perfectly pairing with the delightful desserts.

Offering Details

• - Product Name: SAAWAAN BISTRO Afternoon Tea
• - Price: ¥4,378 (tax included, service charge not included)
• - Contents: 5 amuse-bouches highlighting Thai flavors + 12 Asian desserts & savories + 26 drink free-flow (90 min)
• - Serving Time: 14:00 - 16:30 (Last Order at 15:00)
• - Location: SAAWAAN BISTRO (3rd Floor, Azabudai Hills)
• - Reservation Method: Web Reservation

Brand Story

SAAWAAN BISTRO represents a casual extension of the Michelin-starred SAAWAAN, which achieved this accolade just seven months after opening in Bangkok. The team behind this culinary venture, Chef EARTH and Pastry Chef PAPER, masterfully reconstructs court cuisine philosophies from the Ayutthaya period, skillfully integrating the five essential flavors to captivate food enthusiasts around the globe. SAAWAAN BISTRO continues this spirit by utilizing high-quality Japanese ingredients to offer an unforgettable experience that introduces diners to the wonders of Thai cuisine.

Restaurant Details

• - Name: SAAWAAN BISTRO
• - Location: 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, Tower Plaza 3F
• - Phone: 03-6441-0737
• - Seating: 100 seats (76 dining, bar area, two private rooms for 4 and 6 guests)
• - Hours:

- Lunch (Weekdays): 11:00 - 14:00 (Last Order at 14:00)
- Lunch (Weekends/Holidays): 11:00 - 16:00 (Last Order at 15:00)
- Dinner: 17:30 - 23:00 (Food Last Order at 22:00, Drink Last Order at 22:30)

• - No Regular Holidays
• - Official Website: SAAWAAN BISTRO
• - Instagram: @saawaan_bistro

Executive Chef EARTH

After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu, Chef EARTH started his career at the two-Michelin-starred Mezzaluna. He later served as Executive Chef at Nitan in Phuket and won Best Chef of Thailand by Tatler Thailand in 2020. Chef EARTH has been featured in the Michelin Guide and triumphed on Iron Chef Thailand. He continues to lead the culinary direction at SAAWAAN.

Pastry Chef PAPER

Pastry Chef PAPER honed his skills at top establishments in Paris and Brussels before returning to Thailand in 2011. After serving as Executive Pastry Chef at Issaya Siamese Club, he founded Issaya La Pastry in 2015, earning accolades for his innovative desserts. In 2019, he opened ICI, quickly becoming a sought-after destination for Thai sweets, revolutionizing dessert in the region.