Matcha and Mochi Afternoon Tea | SushiSan

Matcha & Mochi, SushiSan, Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi 

You know how much I love my Matcha! I was estatic to hear that SushiSan now offers a Matcha and Mochi Afternoon Tea experience to their guests.

If you’re a follower of my blog I am sure you know what Matcha is! But are you familiar with Mochi? It is a Japanese rice cake – steamed, covered in flour and often filled with amazing goodness! I’ve often enjoyed mine with a sesame paste, strawberry paste or a lotus red bean paste. If you have not yet enjoyed mochi in your life, all the more reason to head over to SushiSan for an afternoon tea Matcha and Mochi experience.

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My Favorite Place for Afternoon Tea | Cafe Columbia

Cafe Columbia, Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi, UAE

I was delighted to be invited to try out the updated Classic High Tea menu at Café Columbia, Beach Rotana. Having stayed at a long-term suite at Beach Rotana last year, Café Columbia was a regular go-to hot spot for me whether for a quick bite before a squash game or a coffee date with my hubby. The classic high tea set at Café Columbia gave me the best impression and I recommend it to my friends every time they ask me which high tea to go for.  Now that they have recently updated their menu again, that’s another reason to pay them another visit.

Reasons why this is my ultimate favorite afternoon tea place in the Abu Dhabi:

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Sweet Potato Cake | Saray Yildizlar

Saray Yildizlar- Abu Dhabi, UAE

I found yet another perfect spot for a coffee/cake date! This beautiful antique cafe is situated in the Al Reem Island – Shams Boutiq Mall on the 2nd floor. You won’t miss it at all as it is beautifully decorated with bright and bold luxurious blue fabrics – Saray Yildizlar.

The Deal

They have a special for 23AED which includes a hot beverage and a slice of cake!

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