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Tokyo: Afternoon tea at TwentyEight – Conrad

  • Last updated: May 18, 2025
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Afternoon tea at Twenty Eight at Conrad, Tokyo

One afternoon, I met up with Rieko for tea at TwentyEight, the bar and lounge on the 28th floor of the Conrad Tokyo. Everything is cute in Japan and afternoon tea at Conrads is no exception. Scones, macarons, delicate sandwiches, and tiny beef sliders were lined up like sushi, practically begging to be picked up with our fingers.

Now, when it comes to afternoon tea, do you go straight for the most tempting treat first, or save it for last? I’m a save-the-best-for-last kind of person. Risky, I know—what if you fill up too early? But I trust my appetite. I always finish.

Conrad Tokyo has made a name for itself with its afternoon tea service. It’s not just tea and snacks, it’s a whole event, and an experience that's worth adding to your Tokyo itinerary. The offerings often change with the seasons and are presented around playful, elegant themes. Think floral motifs in spring or matcha-infused treats in early summer. The little morsels are served on a sleek, flat glass platter, instead of the traditional tiered stands. Service is precise but warm, and the presentation is always photo-worthy.

The setting at TwentyEight is as much a part of the experience as the food. From the floor-to-ceiling windows, we looked out over Hamarikyu Gardens and Tokyo Bay. A live jazz musician played in the background, adding to the relaxed elegance. Most of the guests were Japanese women in soft, pastel outfits. The whole lounge felt a bit like the inside of a high-rise dollhouse, but in the best possible way.

The vibe reminded us of the New York Bar at the Park Hyatt in Shinjuku and we just couldn't stop thinking about how incredible this place must be at night, with the city glowing below. Sadly, we didn’t get the chance to return for drinks, but next time, Conrad, I’m coming for cocktails.

A few things to know before you go:

The dress code is smart casual. You don’t need to wear heels, but avoid anything too relaxed like flip-flops or gym gear.

Reservations are essential, especially on weekends or during special themed afternoon tea campaigns.

Afternoon tea is served daily in the TwentyEight lounge, with seatings typically in the early afternoon.

Read my guide to afternoon tea >>

TwentyEight at Conrad, 1 Chome-9-1 Higashishinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo, Address in Japanese: １丁目-9-1 東新橋 港区 東京都 105-7337

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Hi, I'm Sanne. Welcome to Mitzie Mee, my food and travel blog, with a special love for New York City. Food has always been at the heart of the way I travel. I love discovering local restaurants, neighborhood cafes, street food stalls, and recipes. On Mitzie Mee, I share the places I love, along with travel guides, recipes, and tips to help you make the most of your own adventures. Before becoming a full-time blogger, I spent years working in the travel industry. I started as a tour rep in Greece and Spain, worked eight years as cabin crew, earned my commercial pilot license, and flew as an airline pilot out of Denmark and Sweden. These days, I travel the world with my fiancé Steve, always looking for memorable food experiences and places worth sharing. Everything you see on Mitzie Mee is based on my own travels, and I hope it inspires your next trip, your next meal, or both.

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Welcome to my Tokyo blog. Tokyo is one of those cities I never get tired of. I've been back many times over the years, and every visit leaves me with a longer list of places I want to try next time. For me, Tokyo has always been about the food. It's the city where I'll happily get up early for a sushi breakfast, where some of the best meals are served at tiny ramen counters with barely enough seats for a handful of people, and where I can spend hours wandering from one café to the next without any real plan. What keeps drawing me back, though, is the atmosphere. Tokyo somehow manages to feel calm and intense at the same time. You can stroll through quiet residential streets lined with small shops and neighborhood cafés, then suddenly find yourself in the middle of Shibuya, surrounded by flashing signs, crowds, and nonstop energy. Those contrasts are part of what makes the city so special, and no matter how often I visit, I always come across somewhere new. On my Tokyo blog, I've gathered the places I've genuinely enjoyed. Restaurants I'd recommend to friends, cafés worth making a detour for, neighborhoods I love exploring, and hotels I'd stay at again. Whether you're planning your first trip to Tokyo or your fifth, I hope you'll find plenty of inspiration, along with practical tips to help you make the most of your visit.

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