Preview: New at NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong – Japanese Afternoon “T-Set” -- Saturdays & Sundays (launching August 9th)

NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong - Afternoon T-Set

04 Aug 2014

New at NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong – Japanese Afternoon “T-Set” -- Saturdays & Sundays (launching August 9th)

The ritual and pleasures of Afternoon Tea are an intrinsic part of Hong Kong culture. Now, Afternoon Tea has a new twist and flavour with the launch of NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong's new-style Japanese Afternoon “T-Set” – available on Saturdays and Sundays from August 9th onwards.

Enjoy NOBU's innovative new-style Japanese cuisine with a selection of “umami' (savoury) and sweet Japanese delicacies, served with a selection of fine Japanese of Rishouen Green Teas or coffee, all enjoyed with stunning views of VictoriaHarbour and Hong KongIsland.

Umami items include a Yuba Bun, Harumaki, Hokkaido Cheese and Taomagoyaki (egg).

Sweet items include a matcha waffle (served with Lavender honey, goma cream and Japanese apple jam), a mini soba dorayaki (pancake) with Earl Grey ganache and chestnut filling, warabi mocha and an amai spoon.

“Simply” T-Set

HK$488 for 2 persons / HK$288 for 1 person

Includes a choice of Rishouen Green Tea or Coffee

“Glassy” T-Set

HK$688 for 2 persons / HK$388 for 1 person

Includes a signature Nobu cocktail

“Fizzy” T-Set

HK$828 for 2 persons / HK$468 for 1 person

Includes a glass of Perrier Jouet Grand Brut

RISHOUEN GREEN TEA SELECTION 利招園綠茶精選

Rishouen Tea Co. was established in 1947 in Uji by Giichiro Kagata. The family's roots in Uji date back many generations prior to owning their own property dedicated to growing tea trees. Rishouen Tea Co. still maintains ties with many local tea farmers in Uji, the birthplace of Japanese tea.

Trained in the art of tea making by his father, Rishouen's tea-master Koji Kagata, who is passionate about tea, dedicates himself to sharing his vast knowledge through various social and cultural activities. He is often gives lectures and participates in ceremonies in Uji, to keep the “Culture” of tea alive amongst the local community.

JYOU NETTO GYOKURO 上熱湯玉露

RICH & FULL FLAVOURED WITH A MILD UMAMI TASTE

SENCHA KARIGANE 煎茶雁金

RICH IN TASTE, FRUITY AND SLIGHTLY SWEET, WITH NO BITTERNESS

EXTRA-FINE HOUJICHA 特上焙茶

UNIQUE IN FRAGANCE ,WITH A REFINED TASTE & PALE COLOUR

ORGANIC IRIBANCHA 有機京番茶

A TRADITIONAL FLAVOUR FROM ITS UNEQUALLY ROASTED ORGANIC LEAVES

TOKUJO GENMAICHA 特上玄米茶

WELL- BALANCED WITH A SWEETNESS, RICHNESS AND ROASTED RICE FLAVOUR

Click here for the NOBU T-SET Menu, including the selection of Nobu signature cocktails.

The NOBU T-Sets are available on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30pm – 5:00pm (beginning Saturday, August 9th), subject to advance reservations.

NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong is open daily for lunch from 12 noon - 2:30pm and dinner from 6:00pm - 11:00pm and on Saturdays and Sundays for Afternoon Tea from 2:30pm- 5:00pm

For further information and reservations, please contact our Restaurant Reservations Centre at Tel: 2313 2323 or e-mail fb.hongkong@ihg.com.

Attire: Smart casual. The NOBU Bar lounge is open daily 12 noon-2:30pm and from 6:00pm to midnight..

NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong

Second Floor, InterContinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Restaurant reservations: (852) 2313-2323

Reservations fax: (852) 2366-5205

E-mail: nobuhongkong@ihg.com

Please click here for an image of the new NOBU T-Set.

Please click here for a full selection of images of NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong.

For further press information, please contact:

Carole L Klein

Director of PR & Communications