Seated at the top of Swissotel hotel, Equinox boasts an incredible view of the Singapore skyline; and based on my experience from a recent visit, offers little else. I booked Evelyn and myself in for a girly afternoon at the restaurant, with lots of animated chatting over cakes, dessert, and tea. We were surprised to see that the high tea selection at Equinox was mostly centered on international cuisines, while the dessert options were limited and lacking, save for a few cakes.
Laksa seems to be an odd dish to offer at high tea, doesn't it?
Laksa seems to be an odd dish to offer at high tea, doesn't it?
I enjoyed the sushi selection and particularly enjoyed the mango sushi seen above. Yum!
The salad bar was quite decent as well.
The salad bar was quite decent as well.
The desserts, on the other hand, were forgettable, passing through your lips and sliding down your throat without much recognition. It was like sitting through a date with a lukewarm lover, listening to stories you don't care much about. There was no spark, nothing. The fondue stand offered marshmallows and dried fruits, but failed to offer strawberries. What's a fondue fountain without fresh strawberries to dip in the gooey chocolate?
Shame.
Shame.
Equinox's high tea was average at best. What's more, it lasts for only an hour and a half, from 3.30PM to 5PM daily - turning what is supposedly a luxurious, low-pressure affair into a panicky sprint to the end. My recommendations?
Expand the dessert and pastry selection, move dishes like laksa to your lunch menu, and consider extending the high tea hours to make for a more pleasurable dining experience.
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Expand the dessert and pastry selection, move dishes like laksa to your lunch menu, and consider extending the high tea hours to make for a more pleasurable dining experience.
Follow me on Instagram: @paintingrachelred for more updates.