"After years behind scaffolding and anticipation, the Waldorf Astoria New York is finally back-and it's reviving one of its most beloved rituals at the same time. Instead of reviving the tradition exactly as it was, the Waldorf has handed the reins to Yoshoku, its intimate Japanese dining room, which has reimagined afternoon tea through a distinctly Tokyo-meets-Park Avenue lens. Service still feels luxe and leisurely, but trades stiff white-glove vibes for something more thoughtful, seasonal and quietly cool."
"At $135 per person, the Japanese afternoon tea is a full production. Teas are sourced from Japan via Brooklyn-based specialist Kettl and options range from nutty genmaimatcha to deeply savory gyokuro that tastes a little like dashi in a teacup. The food offers Japanese precision, but with a playful flair: wagyu pastrami sandwiches with yuzu pickles and Havarti, tsukemono with whipped sudachi cream cheese and warm scones that swap the usual citrus for sudachi zest."
The Waldorf Astoria New York restores afternoon tea after an eight-year hiatus with a Japanese-inflected reinvention led by Yoshoku. Yoshoku offers a luxe yet relaxed service that replaces white-glove formality with seasonal, thoughtful presentation. The $135-per-person menu sources teas from Japan via Brooklyn specialist Kettl, featuring genmaimatcha and savory gyokuro. Savory offerings include wagyu pastrami sandwiches with yuzu pickles, tsukemono with whipped sudachi cream cheese and sudachi-zested scones. Pastries include matcha yuzu cake, soba-cha maple verrine and houjicha hazelnut choux, with an optional caviar add-on. Service runs Tuesday through Saturday with late-morning and early-afternoon seatings.
Read at Time Out New York
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