If you're someone who loves afternoon tea but doesn't love spending $70 + per person for afternoon tea then Tokyo Mithaiwala has an afternoon tea set that might interest you. For only $32 per person you can experience a Christmas Afternoon Tea set that won't break the bank and will leave you with more money in your pocket to go do some Christmas shopping after you've had your tea!
I really enjoyed the Red Pepper Hummus & Vegetable Sandwich, and the Vegetable Skewer turned out to be surprisingly delicious! There are sweets too of course, and for your drink you can choose from standard beverages such as Chai Latte and Earl Grey tea, or opt for something a bit more exotic like the Rose Elaichi Latte which is an interesting mix of rose and cardamom flavors.
The food that is served here is heavily influenced by Indian cuisine. I came here last year for the regular afternoon tea and while I enjoyed it overall back then, there was at least one item back then that didn't agree with me as it had cilantro in it and I happen to have a huge aversion to cilantro. This time, nothing had cilantro in it. The vegetable skewer was garnished with cilantro but for my particular skewer, it was very easy for the kitchen to simply leave out the garnish.
In all honesty, the food here isn't exactly 5 star quality. If you're someone with very refined taste buds, this place may not be for you. The matcha scone for example didn't quite have the right texture for us, and was served with a sweet whipping cream as opposed to the clotted cream that is served in more traditional style afternoon teas. I think everyone at our table would have preferred clotted cream.
However, I think that this place is an excellent option for anyone who is on a budget and perhaps, less picky with their food. It is beautifully presented and in this day and age, when so many other places are charging an arm and a leg for afternoon tea, (especially the holiday themed ones) $32 is an incredible deal.
There is also a regular menu to order from if you're in the mood for something other than afternoon tea.
NB: The entire menu is Vegetarian.
Service: Good
Parking: Plentiful and free
Location: 12950 80 Ave. Unit 8, Surrey read more