Asia de Cuba in London is a stylish and rather high concept restaurant located in the St. Martins Lane Hotel in Covent Garden.

It boasts an innovative menu that is a fusion of Asian and Cuban influences and is quite a favourite with both its celebrity clients and those who want to rub elbows with such celebrity clients.

Prices are quite steep, but the concept and quality of the offerings make this a very special place indeed.

Although one might think of this restaurant as more of a dinner location, Asia de Cuba also serves other meals. Breakfast and lunch are interesting and inspired here, and you can be sure that you won’t see the same kinds of things offered here at any other London restaurant.

Afternoon tea is an interesting affair here. It is served every day at Asia de Cuba and there are generally at least two different teas to choose from.

Aside from the more ordinary choices of black or green teas, Asia de Cuba has three kinds of flowering teas.

Red Amaranth Tea is a blend of green teas with an amaranth flower wrapped around it, Osmanthus Tea is also green teas blended and wrapped in an exotic orange osmanthus flower, and Arabian Jasmine Tea is a concoction of green teas surrounded by fragrant jasmine flowers.

Pastries are also similarly imaginative, a fusion of Asian and Latin flavours that are sure to tempt and perhaps challenge your taste buds.

The St. Martins Lane Hotel’s imaginative décor adds to the afternoon tea experience. It offers sweeping views of London through its floor to ceiling windows, and Philip Stark’s sophisticated design elements make the whole experience quite unique.

In the restaurant itself, tall pillars are hung with photos reflecting a certain theme or style. Tables are simple and comfortable, set with white tablecloths and good cutlery.

The staff are friendly and responsive; there is nothing stuffy or formal about the hotel or the restaurant.

Asia de Cuba in London is a great place to have a unique afternoon tea.

Address: 45 St Martin's Lane, WC2N 4HX

Phone: 020 7300 5588

Timing: Breakfast Daily 7am-11am, Lunch Daily midday-2.30pm, Dinner Mon to Wed 5.30pm - midnight, Thu to Sat 5.30pm-00.30am

Nearest Station: Leicester Square Tube

Photo courtesy: Ewan-M

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