UNFOLD: TEXTUREs – Afternoon Tea Reinvented @ Banyan Tree KL

Getting tired of the standard afternoon tea of scones and cupcakes? Not any longer! Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur and TEXTURE Pâtisserie have come together to reinvent the concept of afternoon tea. The new menu, UNFOLD: TEXTUREs on the Horizon, takes one on a multi-sensory journey of taste, texture and temperature. The afternoon tea is served at Horizon Grill, the hotel’s all-day dining outlet on level 58.

Skyline Views

Perched on the 58th floor of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, Horizon Grill delivers one of the city’s most impressive dining vistas. The outdoor terrace provides direct, unobstructed views of both the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) and KL Tower.

Inside, Horizon Grill offers a classy vibe for enjoying your tea – comfy seats, warm lighting, and big windows that let the daylight in without the crazy heat.

First-of-its-kind Collaboration

UNFOLD: TEXTUREs on the Horizon delivers a progressive dining experience with each course plated à la minute for optimal texture and temperature. This collaboration between Horizon Grill’s Chef Francesco Fedrighi and TEXTURE Pâtisserie’s Chef Chong Ko Wai re-imagines high tea as a contemporary, course-by-course menu. Expect a dynamic tasting journey built on contrasts: hot and cold, crisp and creamy, sweet and savory.

Savory Standouts

This afternoon tea isn’t just sweet; they’ve nailed the savoury-sweet balance. Let’s dive in.

Nordic Garden Tartlet

The Nordic Garden Tartlet features a delicate tart shell cradling smoked salmon, crisp cucumber, and lemon-infused cream cheese. Briny ikura and fresh dill grace the top, resulting in a clean and elegant presentation.

The salmon offers a nice, subtle smokiness, balanced by the cooling cucumber slice in between. The burst of briny ikura is definitely a surprising delight. The fresh dill at the end nicely cleanses your palate, leaving no fishy aftertaste.

Golden Carbonara

The flavour from the smoked guanciale melts into the egg omelette, and the residual heat melts the Parmesan on top. Crispy pasta bits complete the dish, adding crunch against the creaminess. Despite its petite size, the flavour is packed.

Truffle Porcini Royale

Porcini mushrooms and black truffle on a crumbly, savoury base, lightened by espuma into an earthy, textured delight – much like the comfort of mushroom soup.

Sweet Innovations

This is where UNFOLD: TEXTUREs on the Horizon gets interesting, playing with hot and cold, and all sorts of textures and tastes. Read on to discover how they achieve this delicious alchemy.

Jasmine Berries

The first bite delivers a surprising clarity of jasmine. The floral notes bloom gradually, making way for the tangy-sweet punch of strawberry compote.

Don’t let the light feel fool you – there’s a good, solid joconde sponge underneath that finishes it off. Best to eat all the layers together in one go.

Macaron Matcha

That crisp matcha shell just cracks when you touch it, releasing an intense, grassy-sweet matcha aroma. One taste then reveals a velvety ganache delivering a concentrated, full-bodied matcha flavor.

A bright orange confit core cuts through the rich, umami ganache. The ganache itself is rich with that deep umami and a slight bitter edge, but it’s got just enough sweet to make you want more.

Nougatine

That first crunch of nougatine quickly leads to the slightly bitter taste of almond and cocoa nibs, anchored by a dark chocolate sablé. A dark chocolate glaze provides the crowning bitterness – this petite dessert delivers outsized flavor impact through its carefully layered contrasts.

Perfect Finale

UNFOLD: TEXTUREs on the Horizon’s plays with hot and cold – one dessert is served piping hot, the other chilled nicely.

Apple Filo

Tart apple jelly crowns vanilla-specked Chantilly atop shattering filo layers—a trinity of textures in perfect balance. Best way to eat it? Hot, and just use your hands – forget being all polite. Just enjoy.

Mango & Yuzu

Bright, zesty mango sorbet meets this sharp yuzu compote, softened by airy yogurt espuma. Crunchy pear-yuzu meringue and lime zest complete the experience with a vibrant lift.

Coffee & Tea Pairing

This afternoon tea set includes a curated selection of coffee or tea. Today, we’ve chosen cappuccino and Rose with French Vanilla Tea.

The Rose with French Vanilla Tea offers a delightful surprise—Ceylon tea infused with floral rose petals and a subtle hint of French vanilla.

Unfold Your Afternoon Tea Now

This afternoon tea offers a deliberately paced experience, with desserts plated à la minute to ensure ideal texture and temperature. Elevated by panoramic 58th-floor views of Kuala Lumpur’s skyline, the ambiance mirrors the food’s refined elegance. More than mere tea service, UNFOLD: TEXTUREs on the Horizon redefines tradition—an experience worth scheduling your day around. WhatsApp or email Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur now to secure your spot.

UNFOLD: TEXTUREs on the Horizon
Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

📍 Horizon Grill (Level 58) @ Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
📅 1 May – 31 July 2025 | ⏰ 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
💰 MYR 148 nett per person (inclusive of tea/coffee pairing)

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