Review

Asiatique Ancient Tea House, at the Asiatique Riverfront, exudes an aura of colonial grandeur and elegance with interiors featuring Chinese aesthetics, art installations, and intricate wall prints that transport guests back to a different era. The extended balcony, with its view over the Chao Phraya River, adds to the charm. Staff are well-versed in the art of tea and its cultural significance. Dim sum selection offers perfectly executed classics, including prawn har gao with asparagus and pork and shrimp shu mai with shitake mushroom. Shrimp wonton in spicy Szechuan oil packs a flavourful punch, with the delicate crispy wontons balancing the heat of the Szechuan oil with peanut crunch. Pastry balls generously stuffed with shrimp, Prosciutto ham, and velvety foie gras add richness to the dish. Beef brisket egg noodle in chicken broth delivers familiar comforting flavours, while pork and earthy morel mushroom wonton in chicken broth is both hearty and delicate. Seafood options include steamed crispy prawn rice rolls and Szechuan hot and sour seafood soup, showcasing the kitchen’s skill in creating authentic Chinese dishes. The experience concludes sweetly with pumpkin cream and gingko nuts. Enjoy an immersive experience of culture and history by ordering one of the teas from a comprehensive list of options from organic to Chinese and the rest of the world, and stellar tea mocktails.