Based on 855 opinions finded in 4 websites
Based on 855 opinions finded in 4 websites
Nº 1662 in 7028 in City of London, Westminster
Nº 78 of 267 Other european cuisines in City of London, Westminster
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El té de la tarde de jazmín fue una excelente experiencia. La comida era deliciosa, el té era exquisito, el ambiente era fabuloso, el servicio, en particular por Arzan, era espléndido. Muy recomendable.
Achuth s . 2025-04-20
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המקום נהדר חוויה מעולם האגדות , חגגנו נסיעת יום הולדת ללונדון וקפה קונה היה אחד הפסגות של הנסיעה. הפתעה רודפת הפתעה . הכניסה, התפריט שממנו עפים הפרפרים והארוחה עצמה פשוט מהדרת והסיום עוגה עם שיר ונר ליום הולדת. מאוד נהנינו מהשירות במקום ומה מלצר שלנו ארזן שהיה מקסים ביותר. בהחלט נחזור וממליצים מאוד!!!
נירה ד . 2025-04-19
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Really lovely experience and the food was delicious, kept us full all day. The staff were brilliant and attentive. Overall, it was definitely a 5 star experience. Thank you
Aarti R . 2025-04-14
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Delicioso té de la tarde inspirado en la India. Nos atendieron Abi y Harsh y fueron geniales de explicarnos todo con calma y comprobar que estábamos bien. No he dado 5 estrellas ya que los artículos salados eran fríos y bueno han tenido más de una patada a ellos. Los dokla estaban empapados y fríos y los triángulos de pastelería tenían el más mínimo relleno.
Sheryl C . 2025-04-14
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Amazing food and even better service. Abi was a great host
Karan Shah . 2025-04-13
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Amazing afternoon tea with amazing advice by Arzan and Abi . Many thanks
suki bassi . 2025-04-11
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Had the Jasmine Afternoon tea. Great selection of treats and Abi and Harsh were wonderful!
zanta nkumane . 2025-04-06
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Enjoyed a fantastic meal here in March 2024. The flavours were incredible and with particular emphasis being on the savouries. Each dessert was sweet however sometimes lacked a strong flavour that I prefer. I am aware that this however is customary in traditional indian desserts. Sweetness is much more important than overall flavour profile. Therefore I do feel that Kona finds a modern balance between the two to make an enjoyable selection. Waiter couldn't do enough to make us feel welcome and elevated the whole experience with his humour and grace. He gave us a slice of chocolate cake at the end of the experience to celebrate my birthday. Thank you Kona team.
Emily Ambler . 2025-04-05
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For once I was able to celebrate Mothers day with my Mum and the experience at the Kona was incredible!! The service by the team (special shout out to Abi & Sonia) was amazing, they made sure we had everything we wanted and made us feel so welcomed. The afternoon tea was just phenomenal - the British mets Indian flavours were incredible. I will definitely recommend!
Vicky S . 2025-04-03
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We had the Indian Jasmine Afternoon tea for Mother’s Day and it was outstanding! Lovely ambience, delicious masala chai and outstanding attentive service (especially Abi and Sonia)! One of us was vegan, the others were vegetarian and egg-free - all of this was catered for and nothing was any bother I would highly recommend it :-)
Akhil Gupta . 2025-03-30
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Very cute ambience and impeccable service. Truly a pleasure to visit however the quality of the finger foods was mediocre. The sandwich bites were loosely palatable and I enjoyed maybe 1 of 3 of the finger desserts. When seated I was presented with a box of basically cookie crumbs over a chocolate key. Difficult to eat and barely worth it. Tea was very good but for the price of the overall experience it’s a one and done for me.
Jeffrey Tatarin . 2025-03-29
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The food was excellent! The sweet and savory items were a great blend of Indian and English. The scones were wonderful and the cream was perfection. The service was very lacking. For an 85 euro experience, I would expect well timed tea courses. It took such a long time for each pot of tea to come out that we didn’t get to try all the teas we wanted. The servers themselves were very kind but it was just very slow. In addition, the masala chai was very watery and not up to traditional chai standards. The chai paled greatly in comparison to the wonderful food.
Harica K . 2025-03-28
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A beautiful venue with delicious food and outstanding service. My girlfriend and I went for her birthday and it did not disappoint. We felt very welcome by the staff and they gave her a slice of birthday cake to take home with her after our meal! I would highly recommend!
Ethan Warbrick . 2025-03-26
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I had such high expectations for the Kona afternoon tea at the Taj, given its reputation and feeling like the last Asian in London to try it! I wanted to take my mum and aunts for a luxury afternoon tea experience with an Indian twist as I thought they'd enjoy it more than a traditional high tea. The hotel is beautiful and scenic in the heart of London. So I thought this would fit the bill, combining Indian flavours with high class luxury. However, I came away slightly underwhelmed. A lot of my friends and family had been there before and I always had a feeling of FOMO. There were only 3 choices of tea available: gunpowder (basically green tea), Darjeeling and the signature masala tea. This was really disappointing as Madhus has far more choice. The teas itself were okay, they were served expertly by the wonderful staff. The food items contained traditional Indian sweets like ras malai, gulab jammun, and laddo but with a Michelin style twist which was a nice touch. The portions were generous for six of us and despite the size were quite filling! The savoury items were slightly less (which I didn't mind as I have a sweet tooth!) But the dhokla and samosa were tasty so I can't fault that. Also, I cannot fault the effort of the staff who worked really hard so I didn't mind paying the "discretionary" 12.5% service charge. They were so professional, attentive and really looked after us. When we asked for more tea they responded so fast and brought it out almost instantly. Every request we made was accommodated without any fuss. However the only thing I could not get over was the price. At £75 this was a bit too steep and I don't think you get what you pay for and there are definitely better options out there. It was almost as if we were paying for the name. My friends who went years ago before COVID said it was better back then with more choice and cheaper. I enjoyed my experience and can see why it's popular but I'm not sure if it is inflation or lack of demand that makes it so expensive, and it's for this reason I probably won't go back.
Arvind Bhunjun . 2025-03-24
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We had a great time. Everyone was very courteous and caring. I would like to appreciate Ms. Shruti for her kindness and wonderful service.
Sudhir B . 2025-03-22
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Such a fantastic afternoon tea experience. All the food absolutely perfect with host of beverages including masala chai!!
nishant jani . 2025-03-19
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Enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea . The savory and sweets were delicious.
sumita sarkar . 2025-03-19
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Beautiful afternoon tea for an early Mother’s Day treat for two lovely mums. Abi & Arzan were fantastic - very attentive, polite and accommodating. They both made sure our experience ran smoothly and we were able to enjoy it to the max. A big thank you to them both. The food was delightful and we came away feeling very content and happy. Would highly recommend this beautiful afternoon.
Archana Anandaram . 2025-03-16
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I recently visited Kona’s Secret Garden and had an unforgettable experience. The serene atmosphere, surrounded by lush greenery, made it feel like a hidden oasis. The highlight, however, was the exceptional service from Arzan. His attentiveness and warmth made me feel like royalty throughout tea time. Arzan’s expert recommendations and thoughtful timing elevated the entire experience, ensuring I was always comfortable and well-cared for. The tea and treats were delightful, and the overall experience was simply perfect. Kona’s Secret Garden is a must-visit, and with Arzan’s impeccable service, it’s an experience I’ll treasure. I can’t wait to return!
Kassandra Rosado-Santiago . 2025-03-02
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A lovely afternoon tea. Kyle served us very nicely. Thank you.
NS . 2025-02-28
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Afternoon tea was exquisite- great choice of bites - thanks a million to our daughter who booked this - Service was very attentive. Definitely recommend
Sid Sidhu . 2025-02-22
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Gorgeous afternoon tea and everything was so yummy! Thank you so much! Shout out to Adarsh & Kyle for making the experience so memorable! Thank you :)
Vishal Chandarana . 2025-02-15
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Wonderful experience. Despite a horrible day of weather outside, this was a highlight of a short trip to London. Well worth the money. Food was so good and interesting and we were told from the start to ask for more if we wanted any. Nice atmosphere and a wonderful waiter, Adarsh, who added so much to the experience.
STEPHEN JAMES . 2025-01-29
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Had a wonderful afternoon tea experience at Taj. The service provided by Harsh and Tania was exceptional—attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience so special. The food and tea were delightful, but it was their warm hospitality that truly stood out. Highly recommend!
Dev Agarwal . 2025-01-28
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One of the best afternoon tea experience at Kona Taj Beautiful ambience with great service Food was fresh with excellent flavours And amazing presentation We Highly recommend 👌 this experience
Bina Padia . 2025-01-22
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We had the most special high tea here for our friend’s bachelorette party! The service was incredible. Each of the high tea sandwiches, cakes, and scones were delicious and looked like they came out of a fairytale. Thank you Iskra, Kyle and Adarsh for your service and hospitality.
Lin Tung . 2025-01-19
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The best afternoon tea in London to celebrate my bachelorette party!!! The menus are SO friggin cute and just everything about the afternoon tea had so many special touches that you’d never get anywhere else. The service from Iskra, Kyle and Adarsh was perfection - super attentive and friendly. 10/10 I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone.
Jackie Bicknell . 2025-01-19
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Friendly staff, with excellent fast service. The environment and atmosphere was nice and relaxing. Thank you to Lakshmi for making our afternoon tea enjoyable and memorable.
M Begum . 2025-01-07
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Amazing service and a beautiful afternoon tea !
Amna Siddiq . 2025-01-01
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The team ( Abi, Iskara & Tania) at Kona @ Taj went above and beyond to provide us with the best Tea experience ever. The delicious food, impeccable service, and charming ambiance made for a memorable experience. Our experience at Kona was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived until we left, we felt welcomed and pampered by the food and the service. Congratulations guys…. We will def come back.
Umesh Patel . 2024-12-30
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Not worth the price, for afternoon teas in this price range you should get a wide variety of teas to choose from (there was only 3) and live music (of which there was none). Scones were small but sandwiches and dessert were nice, service was good too. Better afternoon teas for the same price at the shard and the ritz.
Davinia Wilson . 2024-12-30
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Had an amazing experience at Kona during the Secret Garden Afternoon Tea experience. Exceptional service by the staff. Loved the attention to details provided during the service. Special mention to Arzan, Abi and Kyle for the wonderful service :)
Niranjana Menon . 2024-12-23
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The Kona Afternoon Tea “Secret Garden” was simply enchanting. From the moment we entered, we were immersed in a serene and elegant atmosphere. The decor feels like a hidden paradise and the food... wow! Each bite was a work of art in itself, with refined flavors that were perfectly balanced. A special shout-out to Lakshmi, our waitress, who took the experience to the next level. If you are looking for a high tea experience you will never forget, the Kona Afternoon Tea is definitely recommended. Thank you, Lakshmi and team, for this unforgettable afternoon!
Robin Van Elteren . 2024-12-21
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I wanted to share the unforgettable experience I had at the Secret Afternoon Tea at Taj, where I had the pleasure of proposing to my boyfriend. It was truly a special day for us. The food was so delicious and a big thank you to Assistant Manager Jibin Thomas, server Abi, and the hostess (whose name I unfortunately forgot) for their exceptional service. They made our experience even more memorable, ensuring every detail was perfect. Please convey my gratitude to the entire team. We look forward to visiting again. Warm regards, Harvi
Harvi Suryawala . 2024-12-01
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Abi and Kyle were fabulous. We had the Secret Garden High Tea. Excellent flavor, diverse assortment and great service.
Robert Cottle . 2024-11-29
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We had a nice time but it was extremely rushed and what we got was absolutely not worth the price paid.
Heather Mc Namara . 2024-11-18
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The afternoon tea is really a lovely experience. Unique location with great design. The staff was very friendly and attentive throughout, Abi in particular was super personable. The salty and sweet snacks were ok. Salty snacks are very natural and made with few spices. Sweet tarts were very very sweet. For me personally the sweet cakes were way too sweet. The tea was really good. All in all, a cool experience, but at a slightly higher price for the experience. Recommended for a special occasion.
Reschberger Josef . 2024-11-11
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I had the best time here! Service is absolutely amazing and everything is decorated soooo beautifully! I highly recommend this place. Our server ABI really when above and beyond! He was so kind and sweet! Arzan is also amazing! They were so attentive and polite!! I will be back :)
Brande Saunders . 2024-11-09
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Afternoon Tea at Kona by Taj at London is one the must go for . Warm and friendly staff with a cozy ambiance- a hidden Gem . Love the savoury and authentic Indian delicacy here .
Aishwarya Rana . 2024-11-03
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Everything was so good literally an amazing experience :) The staff who served us Arzan,Iskra,Tani and Dhruv were all very lovely,professional sweet and kind. They were so amazing. Made my day.
Ayesha A . 2024-10-26
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I went with my daughter and was pleasantly greeted by the plethora of warm hearted staff. A special mention to Arzan and Iskra who really made this culinary adventure special leaving us uncomfortably full and content !! The savoury treats were exceptional. Thank you very much to them for making this event leave a special place in our hearts.
Shipra N . 2024-10-25
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We are seasoned afternoon tea goers, we have been to some of the best hotels in London for tea. The food was divine and great service but after 1.30mins we were hurried and moved on which did put a dampener on things as we were celebrating a birthday.
Gurneet B . 2024-10-24
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Thank you Shruti and Abilash for taking care of us, we had a wonderful time. Jasmine afternoon tea was superb and something we will surely book again.
Nisha B . 2024-10-24
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Jasmine Desi Afternoon Tea to celebrate the sistahood with 4 girls bday with a group of 19 guests. MERCI MERCI MERCI!!! Ab Fab afternoon tea... Warm welcome in a great atmosphere. Radhika at reservation was very helpful & accomodating! We were offered a private function room for ourselves and as we were a big group it was very nice. Iskra, Harsh, Abi and Bhargav were our hosts. They serve us good portions and as we barely ate (too much chatting :)) we were given boxes to bring left overs home. Everyone at Kona made a great effort to make us feel welcome and make it a special day for the birthday girls. As the treat is quite pricey, we used 2 for 1 vouchers at a discounted rate (15-20% off). Overall we would HIGHLY recommend Kona especially the staff who were wonderful. Maybe wrap the scones in a napkin when brought with the food as they get cold & hard (?). Highly recommend!! Last time we went to Quilon. There also the staff was amazing and the food wonderful!
Zack A . 2024-10-20
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This place seems to have tradition but it forgot itself in the past. Food maybe used to be delicious once which is not true anymore. It’s overpriced and low quality. Like cheap present wrapped into a fancy wrapping paper. Inside all just feels overused and needs replacing. Staff are lovely and they are doing great job. Tea was tasty, cakes too sweet and sicky, sandwiches the same as somewhere else you could get for half the price. Summing up… too expensive and not worth it.
Iva Iva . 2024-10-19
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Amazing magical afternoon!!! A great memory
Elaine Myers . 2024-10-08
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Beautifully served afternoon tea with an Indian twist! Staff very attentive and polite. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Ashvin B . 2024-08-31
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The Secret Garden tea is so unique - by far my favorite thing we did in London!! The details and special touches really made this such an enjoyable experience. Not to mention, the food and beverages are fantastic!
Miranda D . 2024-08-30
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Jasmine afternoon tea Excellent quality food Really tasty Excellent ambience World class service by Abi Rest of team were great too Made the experience very special The best afternoon tea experience ever
Bani . 2024-08-29
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What a wonderful afternoon tea. The service from Arzun was on point and he was great at explaining all aspects of the tea. The food was delicious, restaurant is very beautiful and my daughter loved the whole set up. We have done a number of afternoon teas in London and this one is definitely one of our favourites. Thank you to Tania, Kyle, Arzun and the team for making it memorable.
Essex_M . 2024-08-28
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This is one of the best afternoon teas I've ever had (and I've had a few!!) The location is incredible, a real hidden gem in London. The tea was wonderful - every item was delicious, we were amazed at the food and drinks. The staff were absolutely wonderful, our two waiters, Shruti and Arzan were so friendly and kind, but all the staff were. The waiters in the other section came to wish us happy birthday, as did the manager. Everyone was so friendly and we just had the best time.
Laura C . 2024-08-21
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The Secret Garden afternoon tea was a surprise from the time you read the menu. There was a variety of tea to choose. I chose summer of love which was a green tea with floral sweetness. There was also a complimentary champagne. All savoury and sweet treats were delicious. A great time at Kona.
Siu 0 . 2024-08-04
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Kona Afternoon Tea offers an impressive variety of vegetarian options, all bursting with fantastic flavors. The service is top-notch, and the Indian high tea experience is unparalleled. Every dish was exceptional. Highly recommended for anyone considering a visit.
Minesh Patel . 2024-07-26
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Birthday treat, staff very helpful, attentive and made sure the experience was tailor made, 2nd visit, will be going back again, anything we could not finish can be taken away.
K D . 2024-07-16
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The best afternoon tea I have ever had! The staff is amazing, super nice and polite and the food is incredible! I recommend the butterfly afternoon tea.
laricea roman . 2024-06-28
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We came here for the secret garden afternoon tea and it was a wonderful experience! The pastries as well as the savory treats were not only gorgeous looking but also delicious and seemed to transport us through an enchanted secret garden. Also the staff was really attentive and friendly and even told us little details about every pastry. All in all it was a wonderful afternoon tea and a delightful experience. I highly recommend! 🦋🌸
Judith Resch . 2024-06-16
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Bit of a disappointment! Not a great value for money! Service was okay, food was lame for the price! £75 for Tesco style sandwiches and overly sweet cakes! Don’t go by the hype created on social media!
Al Mac . 2024-06-09
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We came here for the Jasmine afternoon tea. I would consider myself an afternoon tea expert after indulging in many over the years. This one definitely stands out as one of the better ones we have had. I highly recommend.
Alec K . 2024-05-19
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This was a wonderful birthday surprise for my mom and she really enjoyed it. The sandwiches were okay but the desserts were wonderful. I took off one star because the waiter dropped the first course on our table and we had to end up moving tables. Otherwise, would recommend!
Sharese King . 2024-04-30
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It’s gone down hill since I visited last You have to keep approaching someone to bring you a drink The service was definitely not the price paid The food was ok, again not worth it
Mary Z . 2024-04-13
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Overpriced and overrated. 10/10 would not recommend. When we arrived at Kona we were left standing at the door, 4 staff walked past us with absolutely no acknowledgement of us… after about 10 minutes had passed I eventually approached a member of staff who was slightly rude and told us to go wait in the business centre until they had our table ready. We went for the secret garden afternoon tea and the experience was nice… I think it is definitely overhyped, and absolutely not value for money. I wouldn’t recommend trying it, it was probably our biggest regret of our London trip. Food was ok, there was a lot of the food that wasn’t to our taste, the tart with basil and cream cheese just was awful in my opinion. Just be warned that there is a service charge on top of what is advertised, it cost us £182.25 for afternoon tea for 2 people!! I did have a gin which was £10, which is standard… so I thought the bill would be £160 at most, I was disgusted with the price because the service was definitely not deserving of that $22.25 especially as the waitress had forgotten to bring our tea to us and eventually brought it as we were about to leave.
Nikki burke . 2024-03-31
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Amazing Afternoon Tea. It was very special.
Deborah D. . 2024-03-24
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We came here for the Secret Garden Afternoon tea after seeing it all over Instagram. The set up is lovely and the service was excellent. We were able to change sandwiches which is great otherwise certain ones would have gone to waste. My favourite cake was the chocolate mousse flower pot! My friend isn't a big chocolate fan so I took hers home with me for my partner which he also said how good it was! I loved the idea of having to find the key to open the secret box to reveal a chocolate key which was also a good addition to the afternoon tea. Hot chocolate and coffee is also included but I didn't rate the hot chocolate, so next time I will stick to the tea.
Sophie Foster . 2024-03-24
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We opted for the Secret Garden Tea and really enjoyed it. The staff and surroundings were lovely. A touch expensive maybe, but a great experience nonetheless.
Robert Robinson . 2024-03-20
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A magical place with a unique afternoon tea! We came for this reason, the salty part was very good however the sweet part was much too sweet it even became sickening.
Oceane Henry . 2024-03-18
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Rude staff, terrible food, mediocre venue
Andreea Stoian . 2024-01-22
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jasmine afternoon tea - Whilst the food was good it was skewed towards sweet dishes and the staff were extremely pushy about the 1.5 hour seating time. There is abundance of food served so the staff should allow either a 2 hour seating time so customers can enjoy this leisurely without having to rush, or not be overbearing and hover over customers whilst they eat - especially for £75PP (excluding service)
Assiya Khan . 2024-01-16
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Took my brother here for an Indian jasmine afternoon tea on his bday this week and it was REGAL! We went for vegan and vegetarian menu. My brother was offered a surprise bday dessert with a candle. The whole place was lit up and looked christmasy. Loved the way our table was decorated with gold and red accents. The staff were attentive and explained about every item on the menu. They even provided us refills twice. One of the BEST khandvi and dhoklas I have tasted in a long time , it was so fresh and cotton soft. The desserts were creativ, indian sweets with a western twist. Saffron scone was surprisingly delicious I wasn't sure at first though. The vegan scones were a bit dry however everything else was on point! Totally worth the price and highly recommended experience to surprise your loved one. Ps : book through buyagift or redletter days site for discounted price.
Krithiga Bala . 2023-12-02
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Indian Jasmine Afternoon tea it was very nice delicious food and excellent service. Enjoyed.
geeta vadgama . 2023-11-26
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We had a pleasant experience and excellent customer service as expected. Service from Bhargav was excellent.
mohits347 . 2023-11-25
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I booked the secret garden tea at Kona for my best friend and my 20th friendaversary and it was fantastic!!! The staff was really lovely and the food was brilliant! We loved all the theatrics and despite being told we only had the table for 90mins at no point did we feel rushed. Would highly recommend! To top it all off, and it made our day, as we left the doorman greated us as if we were royalty and made some fantastic suggestions for our stay. Great service, great staff will certainly come again
Loopyloo120 . 2023-11-25
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The High Tea experience at The Indian Jasmine Afternoon Tea was super fun! The food was delicious and interesting where the indian snacks meet the english flavors. The highlights were the Dhokla sandwich, sea salt Falooda , the masala chai , cheddar pinwheel and the motichoor ladoo!! All of the staff were super friendly and nice! A big shot-out to Garby and Abi for the fun chats !! Highly recommend this place if you want to explore the indian snacks with an english twist!!
Vineeth V . 2023-11-24
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Beautiful food. Lovely twist on a traditional afternoon tea. We celebrated getting married and they added a slice of cake for us as well.
NorthStar42329297004 . 2023-11-18
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We attended for an Indian afternoon tea which was a birthday gift for my sister-in-law. It’s a very impressive hotel as you approach, somewhat tucked away off Victoria Street. We arrived early, but we’re warmly welcomed and directed to a waiting area where there was complimentary tea and coffee. At the allotted time, we were taken through to a lovely tea room, tastefully decorated with beautiful table features. Our host/server, Bharogav was very welcoming and informative. He gave a detailed explanation of the tea options. We were then presented with beautifully prepared savouries and sweets together scones. Bharogav explained what each delicious item was, and a helpful tip to alternate between savoury and sweet so as not to feel over-full one one thing, or the other. The food was extremely tasty. Full of flavour and delicately prepared. Every item was delicious and accompanied by a lovely masala chai, my first time of trying it (other options available). This was followed towards the end with a light and refreshing green tea. It was a lovely experience, and fantastic change to an English afternoon tea. The service was attentive, friendly and very helpful, especially not having been before. It was a very special afternoon. Great place, great food and service and I’d highly recommend.
Gavin K . 2023-11-18
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Had a wonderful experience at Kona for the high tea. The food was delicious and we had great service from Kyle and Gabriella. They were friendly and attentive, and didn’t rush us out even though it was busy.
Aki_Lalla . 2023-11-17
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AMAZING! Such an experience! The food was amazing, the service was immaculate. I loved every part. 10/10 would come again!
Its ya B . 2023-11-16
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What a great experience at Kona Restaurant for Indian Afternoon Tea. Everything was superb. The table set up was stunning, the food was delicious and the service extraordinary. Especially Bhasgav who made the experience even better. I can highly recommend this experience.
Betty S . 2023-11-14
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We booked the secret garden afternoon tea. It was absolutely Devine . The entrance to the hotel was grand , the restaurant was gorgeously decorated , the service was brilliant and the experience of the secret garden afternoon tea was exceptional ! So glad I did this . I regularly have afternoon tea in London and this was one of the best so far. Thank you for the lovely lady who served us and all the staff who were super friendly, attentive and kind ♥️
Saadia Hussain . 2023-11-13
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We had a great time celebrating our wedding anniversary & Diwali with the Diwali Special Indian Jasmine Afternoon Tea at the Kona restaurant. The service was amazing and we were well looked after by Gabriella and Abilash who were very attentive and went the extra mile to make sure we had the best time. Thank you so much for looking after us. We loved the unique afternoon tea.
Pankaj T . 2023-11-13
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I visited Kona with family for the secret garden afternoon tea after wanting to visit for many years. When we first arrived at the hotel, there were lots of employees in the courtyard area but it felt very unprofessional and we were just stared at. When we managed to find the restaurant, we were asked to sit and wait which we were happy to do, however, it was then as if we were forgotten and had to remind them we had arrived. The overall idea of the afternoon tea is lovely, however, the experience did not live up to the expectations. Unfortunately, it took a long time to get our tea and considering we were being rushed out after an hour and a half, I’d expect fast service. The sweet and savouries looked beautiful but did not taste like anything special. The savouries were very bland. The room we were in lacked atmosphere and did not feel like we were in a 5* hotel in London. I was left disappointed and unless you’re going for the instagram photos (very expensive instagram photos!), I would not recommend it. I have been to much better afternoon teas in London. Maybe we were just unfortunate in our visit, however, we felt rushed and unsatisfied.
I2rebeccam . 2023-11-12
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This was one of my top 5 favorite experiences! Absolutely phenomenal. From the time you arrive the host, waiters, and waitresses were so attentive and knowledgeable. The afternoon secret garden tea experience was nothing short of amazing down to ever last detail. The set up for the table, the tea, the food (everything being edible). It’s really a very immersive experience and I am so excited to visit again when I’m in London. Well well well done Kona !
Ashley B . 2023-11-12
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Lovely experience. Beautiful and tasty food. The Secret Tea was great. Service was great. Harsh was a wonderful server.
Jo B . 2023-11-05
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We took our mum for her birthday for the Secret Garden afternoon tea and it was absolutely fantastic. The service was impeccable and added to the experience even more. All the staff were lovely and so friendly. Especially Bhargav who really Made our experience extra special. The restaurant itself is lovely and the food was really delicious. Sometimes themed events can be underwhelming but this was perfectly done, highly recommend as we had such a wonderful time. Thank you so much!
saraalston . 2023-11-04
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The perfect afternoon tea with hidden secrets for you to discover. Staff were friendly and service minded.
Daniel Schenning . 2023-11-03
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We indulged in the Diwali afternoon high tea and Kona and were not disappointed by any means. From the setting and ambience to the delicious food selection to the extremely friendly Gabriella that served us, this is one high tea that I have to recommend. The treats were extremely filling so don't let the bite sized portions deceive you. I would definitely indulge in the Diwali special again.
Icemam_007 . 2023-10-31
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This was my 3rd visit. Maybe that's why I found food a little disappointing. Masala chai was not fresh. It looked like it was made earlier and reheat. To me this was more the reason to give it 3 star....expect better from Taj. Service was amazing..we got tea 3 times but the same each time so it's kitchen issue.
Meer Patel . 2023-10-30
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Visited today with a friend for the secret garden afternoon tea. The service was average. I expected more for the amount of money it is, the cakes are an acquired taste. The sandwiches were lovely but wouldn’t spend £75 on it again. Aesthetically pleasing but...
RIIOOO . 2023-10-28
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We attended for the secret garden afternoon tea and I wouldn’t recommend. Ambience and service was very average, best part was the sandwiches. The cakes were unusual and most of them had cheap Oreo cookies crumbled on top. Not worth the TikTok hype or the...
hayjp . 2023-10-28
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Amazing Jasmine afternoon tea with friends. Amazing food and great service by Harsh and Bhargav. Truly a great experience. Would highly recommend. Sandip
sandiphayer . 2023-10-28
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I had booked this as a surprise for my partners birthday. I knew to expect a butterfly to pop out of the menu which was great. It was described as the secret garden… there was no such thing in the venue. Our female member of...
karenrN5464MY . 2023-10-25
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I have been fortunate enough to go to a number of afternoon teas in London. There is usually a restriction on how long you can have the table, the 1 .5 hour limit at Kona made the experience very rushed. All other teas I have...
HippyinPinstripes . 2023-10-23
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I was treated to The Secret Garden afternoon tea by a friend for my 60th birthday. This was an amazing experience the ambience of the restaurant was perfect and the themed tea was beautiful - almost to pretty to eat (but we did eat it!)...
Veronica E . 2023-10-22
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The Taj made so beautiful, with their elegant courtyard . Kona the place for afternoon tea had a graceful look. We were welcomed by Ishkra, she seated us and explained in detail about the tea set that we would be served .The presentation was beautiful....
SureshM_12 . 2023-10-21
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Visited the Kona Restaurant for the Secret Garden Afternoon Tea with my nan and auntie. It was a wonderful and magical experience! Every detail was thought of, the food was delicious and notably immaculate pastry designs. The overall atmosphere was lovely, with Bhargan servicing us...
slW7235IQ . 2023-10-20
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We had the secret garden afternoon tea. It was amazing! The food was really nice en the service was perfect!
Myrthe O . 2023-10-20
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All the staff in Kona is amazing one. Ms. Iskra, Mr. Abhi & Chef Mr. Anand & Mr. Bruno made delicious omlettes and south Indian delicious dosa and uttamapam dishes. The serving staff is very polite and very professional. Taj group as usual stands for...
devdattau2016 . 2023-10-18
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13th of October, we had the secret garden afternoon tea to celebrate Princess Modupe Ozula's 50th birthday. It was the most beautiful experience ever. The food was delightful, tea awesome, service impeccably pleasing, the staff made the visit to the Kona tea room memorable, by...
Adebayo J . 2023-10-16
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Went to celebrate my 50th birthday with my friend, Adebayo Jone, at the Kona and we had the Secret Garden afternoon tea. The experience was absolutely divine and Iskra Abi, the team and Mr Shubham were beyond amazing!! Mr Shubham took time to ask about...
Princess Modupe O . 2023-10-16
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What an amazing experience! I chose the Secret Garden afternoon tea for my friends birthday. Oh my the ambiance and staff were fantastic. They way the tea was presented had my friend in awe. Food fantastic savoury & decadent sweet. Tea delightful. A great surprise...
Linda C . 2023-10-16
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Secret garden afternoon tea bought for me by my daughter. We were excited to have the opportunity to have this experience. However not what we thought! The tables were set nicely and lovely crockery sets. The afternoon tea started with sweet key chocolate in a...
tmounsey . 2023-10-14
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