The Tradition of Afternoon Tea at The Lalit Ashok, Bangalore
High Tea will never be the same after you’ve experienced it #TheLalit way!
A warm afternoon at The Lalit Ashok saw eminent women of Bangalore enjoying themselves over tea and conversation. This fabulous event was hosted in association with Urban Diaries.
Few things are more decadent than settling down at about 3 PM to a meal dedicated to indulgence. That is Afternoon Tea. I like it the English way, with lip-smacking treats, sumptuous sandwiches, fresh-baked scones, and an utterly delightful cup of tea. And just as much as I would like to, it is almost impossible to have all my wonderful readers join me for some cream scones and an exotic tea, so I’ve decided to tell you all about my favourite place to get them, and indulge in a special afternoon too!
Sandhya Nair {Manager Marketing & Communications}, Tanya Fontes and Bhaskaran T {General Manager, The Lalit Ashok}
The Tradition of Afternoon Tea at the Lalit Ashok, Bangalore: Is there a better way to spend a lovely afternoon, than sitting down to high tea in the sunny surrounds of The Lalit Ashok, Bangalore? Located in the posh neighbourhood of Kumara Krupa High Grounds, the Lalit Ashok offers afternoon tea with serious sparkle; giving you a chance to indulge in a great selection of premium ice teas, and hot seasonal & herbal teas accompanied with a wide range of both sweet and savoury delights.
Huge windows line the wall, letting in streaming sunlight. Tables are set on the inside as well as the outside, overlooking the garden. It was perfectly sunny on the day I hosted the event, with the weather sweetly coercing us to enjoy our time outside, as the event borrowed some glamour from the playful sun rays. The food was amazing and so was the staff who ensured that the tea and treats kept flowing. While the culinary journey was pleasurable, perhaps the most special thing about this experience was… well, the sense of not being constrained by time or rushed by urgency, which helped us completely relax and unwind. Aside from polite inquiries from the efficient servers as to whether we’d like more scones and tea {yes, please!}, we were completely left alone to enjoy ourselves. Thus creating the perfect setting for the afternoon tea experience; to be enjoyed and appreciated with near and dear ones over endless conversations.
The beautiful Rangoli at the Diwali themed High Tea
Tanya Fontes with Rekha Jain
Rekha Jain, Usha Jain, and Roopamouli Mysore
Yes, I know… 🙂
Deepa Ramsubramanian, Michelle Salins and Sandhya Nair
Usha Jain, Chhavi Sharma, Tanya Fontes, Vandana Upadhyay, and Padma Kumar
Tanya Fontes with Shailaja Maanay
Tanya Fontes with Shubha Sriram
The spread!
Komal Sethia, Vandana Upadhyay, Gayathri Sandeep, Shikha Madaan, Lopa Bhattacharya, Husna Sait and Grrishma Mithun
Gayathri Sandeep, Vandana Upadhyay, Komal Sethia, Chitra Patil, Rita Ajmera, Lopa Bhattacharya, Usha Jain, Grrishma Mithun, Rekha Jain, and Shikha Madaan
Front Row: Lopa Bhattacharya, Grrishma Mithun, Usha Jain, Gayathri Sandeep, and Vandana Upadhyay
Back Row: Padma Kumar, Bina Mehta, Sandhya Nair, Michelle Salins, Anjali Vijayendra, Roopamouli Mysore, Rekha Jain, Tanya Fontes, Shikha Madaan, Komal Sethia, Chhavi Sharma, Sonya Suri, Runa Desai, Shubha Sriram and Aunty Desai
So, whether you’re after cakes and scones or delicious savouries that accompany a tea service, there really is no better place to sit and while away a couple of hours than at The Lalit Ashok. Although you will notice a change in the menu every few months {which definitely gives you a good reason to keep going back} ~ the treats are undoubtedly a work of art, and truly give meaning to the phrase “too good to eat.” Go ahead, make your reservations and savour the Tradition of Afternoon Tea… this place is popular for a reason.
“A Proper Tea is much nicer than a Very Nearly Tea, which is one you forget about afterward.” ~ A.A. Milne
Indulge in the finest High Tea with enjoyable savouries and sweet treats at:
The Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa High Grounds, Bangalore 560001.
Disclaimer: This review was done on an invitation from The Lalit Ashok. Due judgment and care have been applied by the author to remain objective and unbiased in the review.
Gorgeous pictures, and your posts are always well written. ♡ Other then that, awesome blog!
So happy you liked it, Janaki. Thank you!
This is such a well written piece, loved it! ❤️ And, I really appreciate all the colours in these photographs, they are so beautiful as you’ve composed the ladies with the location so well!
Thank you for your sweet words, Arshad.
Honestly, I’ve probably gone through every post you’ve written. I come back every time I know you’ve posted, because I enjoy your photography, your writing, and your talent to a point where it’s not even easy to put thoughts into words! ❤️
Thank you for these kind words, Asmita. They’re highly valued!
Beautiful event and absolutely stunning Indian wear! Seems like you all had a great time! 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure, Shraddha. We absolutely did! 🙂
Love this vibe on you! Very beautiful ensemble and you look, as always, happy and cheerful! Keep it that way… ❤️
Thank you, Nirali. So nice of you!
Perfect, love it! We have this one life to live and let’s just live, love and laugh to create unforgettable memories!! ❤️
Absolutely right you are, Ritika. Thank you!
What a beautiful adventure ~ wish I was there! One can tell that you are a kind person and genuine in your feelings… Wishing you health and happiness always! ✨
Aw ~ that’s such a heart warming and beautiful comment. Thank you, Hemali!
An excellent post with a beautiful thought process behind it. Always here to advocate your work and support you! Best wishes always, Tanya! ❤️
So sweet of you, Chintan. Thank you very much for such lovely words.
Oh my ~ how beautiful you look! I love your saree and you make it look even better! About your simile ~ also free spirited like your gorgeous tresses! 🙂
Aw ~ thank you, Shweta. My heart is dancing with joy!
Beautiful you and styling always on point! ❤️ The way you capture the spirit of the occasion in every post is amazing. I wish I would have that kind of skill and am working every day on achieving it!
Aww ~ this means the world to me! Thank you, dear Vani.
Your saree is insane and I love the way you have paired it with a sequin blouse. Looks like you all had a wonderful time! That is all I have to say. xx
Thank you for your kind thoughts, Piyali. We did. 🙂
Gorgeous photos! I visited The Lalit Ashok and I would highly recommend taking a stroll through their restaurants. Charming décor and beautiful architecture, it’s an excellent place to enjoy scones and chai. 🙂
Thank you for sharing, Falguni.
The colours here look amazing! And, that’s quite a beautiful spread for the festive occasion! Will definitely add this to the places to visit in the future… xx
I’m happy to hear this, Harini. Thank you!
Truly amazed at the power of an Indian festival in bringing together sooooo many beautiful people! Your entire life has fairy dusts of miracles, Tanya! Keep shining! ❤️
You’re the best, Anvee ~ always such a compliment from you!
This blog definitely gives out happy vibes! Btw, I’m obsessed over high tea and hear that The Lalit Ashok’s is supposed to be the best in town! Can’t wait to experience it!
You must go… each one of us truly left a piece of our hearts there ❤️ Sristi!