Hotels Offer Strawberry Afternoon Tea as Affordable Alternative to Buffets
Creatrip Team
2 months ago
Seoul hotels are targeting young adults this winter with strawberry-themed afternoon tea sets as a more private, budget-friendly alternative to expensive strawberry buffets. Many sets now include savory 'savory' (seabori: meal-like savory items) to serve as brunch replacements—examples include truffle potato gnocchi, lobster roulade and mini burgers—priced typically under 120,000 KRW for two. Several hotels emphasize views (e.g., 65th-floor panoramas or city landmarks) and unique concepts: premium strawberry varieties with docent explanations, collaborations with traditional Korean tableware (soban) and visually striking presentations like three-tier “berry garden” displays. Most offerings require 100% advance reservation and popular weekend/window seats fill quickly, so booking at least three days ahead is recommended.
