Yugen Tea Bar

4.8

114 Reviews

$101 and over

Asian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

10:30 PM

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
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Yugen Tea Bar is a contemporary tea venue sharing the beauty and wisdom of tea, pastry and tea-inspired cocktails. Located in Capitol Grand on one of the most iconic corners in Melbourne, at the cross of Chapel Street and Toorak Road, South Yarra.

Yugen Tea Bar offers loose-leaf teas and Afternoon Tea each selected by of tea experts. Sample exquisite infusions brewed using ceramic and glass teaware, sourced through collaborations with local and international makers. Pair that with a selection of pastries, bonbons, and biscuits, created by our world-class pastry team.

Tea Inspired cocktails, fine sakes, savory bites and elegantly plated desserts, all in a relaxed yet exciting setting. Enjoy an experience where tea mixology, sake and patisserie are brought together in an interplay of flavour, texture and exploration.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Asian, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(03) 8080 8080
Website
http://yugenteabar.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Stephen Nairn

Location
605 Chapel St, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141
Neighborhood
South Yarra
Cross street
Chapel Street and Toorak Road
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Nidaime Omakase
A$175.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Nidaime Omakase. Our Talented Chefs and Sommeliers have curated a refined multi-course menu, that goes beyond ordinary. Hosted at Yugen Tea Bar, this intimate 8 seater Chef- to- Guest experience serves as a incubator for experimental ideas, shining a light on the best seasonal produce to captivate your senses in a laid-back and entertaining space. Our ever-evolving beverage menus will include small release, rare & one-off paring of high-quality Sake, Tea & Whisky's to complement the food on offer.
Nidaime Omakase
A$175.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Nidaime Omakase. Our talented Chefs and Sommeliers have curated a refined multi-course menu, that goes beyond the ordinary. Hosted at Yūgen Tea Bar, this intimate 8 seater Chef-to-Guest experience serves as an incubator for experimental ideas, shining a light on the best seasonal produce to captivate your senses in a laid-back and entertaining space. Our ever-evolving beverage menus will include small release, rare & one-off pairings of high-quality Sake, Tea & Whisky’s to complement the food on offer.
Yugen Tea Bar Afternoon Tea - Journey
A$119.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Yugen Tea Bar’s afternoon tea is inspired by the classic English Afternoon Tea, with some bold twists and turns. Let our tea sommeliers and pastry artists craft a Yugen moment for you to remember. We have a variety of options at different price points to assist you in planning the perfect experience. All afternoon tea experiences are a 90-minute sitting. Yugen Tea Bar Afternoon Tea - Journey Your afternoon tea experience will include a variety of sweet treats and savoury bites, one glass of your choice of champagne and a serving of the tea of your choice or one that is selected for you by our sommelier.

Whether you're a tea aficionado or simply someone that loves a peaceful cup of tea, we have something for everyone. Offering an extensive selection of loose-leaf teas, each chosen and carefully road-tested by our team of tea experts. Our teas are individually brewed in a Gaiwan, and each serving is refreshed by our tea sommelier offering the equivalent to two small pots per person

Sweets & Treats

Each piece a work of art and a memory waiting to happen, created by our executive pastry chef and his most excellent team. If it wasn't for the camera in your phone, they'd be too good to eat

Tarts

$16

Vanilla Slice
Vanilla / Salted Caramel / Butter
Razu
Raspberry / Coconut / Milk Chocolate
Suki
Matcha / Mochi / Almond / Strawberry
Lunar Rabbit
Mandarin / Caramelised White Chocolate

Domes

$13

Green Tease
Matcha / Pineapple / Biscuit
Lamyngton
Raspberry / Coconut / Dark Chocolate

Chocolate Tea Cakes

$10

Scented Black Tea
Infused Black Tea Caramel
Hojicha
Roasted Green Tea Caramel

Chocolate Bonbons

Box of NineA$31.00
Mango and Vanilla / Kalamansi and Coconut / Sesame Salted Caramel

Yugen Tea Bar Afternoon Tea

Journey - with a Flute of Champagne
- ppA$119.00
Senses - with a Flute of Sparkling Wine
- ppA$105.00
Kids Between 3 & 6 Years Old
Served with a soft drink
- ppA$45.00
Kids between 7 & 12 Years Old
Served with a soft drink
- ppA$55.00

Afternoon Tea Menu

Savoury

Puffed Forbidden Rice, Shaved Wagyu & Horseradish
Parmesan Gougere, Chive & Kombu
Spring Roll Tart, Bonito Cream & Salmon Roe
Sichuan Cucumber Sandwich
Yugen Tea "Banh Mi"
Smoked Ocean Trout Puff

Sweets

Vanilla Slice
Brown Butter and Raspberry Sable
Molten Chocolate Tartelette
Passionfruit Macaron
Matcha and Yuzu Roulade
Fresh Scone with Jam and Cream

Afternoon Tea - Tea Selection

Green

Jasmine Pearl "Long Zhu"
Rose Water / Summer Jasmine / Ripe Banana
Bird's Song "Karigane"
Roasted Seaweed / Nutty / Green Note
Roasted Green Tea "Hojicha"
Roasted Almond / Toffee / Biscuit

White

White Peony "Bai Mu Dan"
Fresh Bamboo / Dandelion Flower / Hay

Non-Caffeine

Rooibos

Oolong

Amber Oolong "Tsui Yu"
White Grape / Lilac / Light Asparagus
Honey Orchid "Mi Lan Xiang"
Honey / Apricot / Orchid

Red "Black"

Assam Reserve
Floral / Vegetal / Sweet / Appropriate with Milk
Smoke Whisky Barrel "Wakocha"
Smoke Paprika / Smoke Cherry Wood

Dark Tea

Sixth Pavillion "2017 Liu Bao"
Mineral / Damp Earth

Drinks

NV Nicolas Feuillate Reserve Exclusive, BrutA$30.00
2022 Soumah Blanc de BlancsA$14.00
Oolong Negroni (Gui Fei Gin, Campari, Dolin)A$22.00
Matcha BeerA$14.00

Soft Drink

Yuzu LemonadeA$6.00
JuiceA$6.00
Tea Sommelier's Cold Brew SelectionA$7.00
BabyteanoA$3.50

Yugen Tea Flight

For the more inquisitive we offer guided tea tastings, each one a journey through terroir, history and flavour. Choose between a deep dive into Oolongor a voyage through Japan. Explore the different flavour profiles of tea, brewed and introduced by our tea sommelier. Each tasting features 4 different varieties of tea and takes around 45 minutes

The British Tea Spy

$52. In the mid-1800 Scottish botanist, spy Robert Fortune was sent to China to discover the secret of tea processing. We will travel with him from England to China and India to taste Green, Oolong and Black tea

Maofeng
Da Hong Pao
Jin Die
Assam Reserve

Oolong Tea Flight

$61. Oolong is a semi-oxidize leaf that offers an enormous range of flavours. Selected from four renowned areas of mainland China and Taiwan we will showcase the contrast in styles

Tie Guan Yin
Alishan
Da Hong Pao
Mi Lan Xiang

Tea Sommeliers Selection

Tea Sommeliers SelectionA$14.00

Green Tea

China

Jade Spiral "Bi Luo Chun"A$12.00
Fujian; Caramelised Tomato / Brown Butter Thyme
Jasmine Pearl "Long Zhu"A$11.00
Fujian; Rose Water / Summer Jasmine / Ripe Banana

2022 Spring Harvest

Dragon Well 43 "Long Jing 43"A$16.00
West Lake, Hangzhou; Roasted Hazelnut / Raw Macadamia Edamame

Georgia

Georgian Green "Tulip Garden"A$12.00
Svaneti; Mellow / Green / Gardenia

Japan

New Budding "Shinme Fukamushi"A$14.00
Kagoshima; Corn / Olive Leaf / Green Bean
Pure River "Kiyosawa Asamushi"A$13.00
Shizuoka; Shiitake Dashi / Zucchini / Rosemary
Bird's Song "Karigane"A$11.00
Kagoshima; Roasted Seaweed / Nutty / Green Note
Roasted Green Tea "Hojicha"A$10.00
Kagoshima; Roasted Almond / Toffee / Biscuit
Yellow Boat "Kibune Matcha"A$13.00
Uji - Kyoto; Walnut / Soy Bean Paste / Avocado

White Tea

China

White Peony "Bai Mu Dan"A$12.00
Fujian; Fresh Bamboo / Dandelion Flower / Hay
Silver Brow "2014 Shou Mei"A$14.00
Fujian; Honey / Stew Raspberry / Cedar
Bamboo White "Dove"A$11.00
Yunnan; Dried Fig / Leatherwood Honey Hibiscus

Nepal

White Forest "Milan Kumari"A$12.00
Ilam; Green Apple / Semi Sweet / Light Roasted Nut

Oolong Tea

Taiwan

Amber Oolong "Tsui Yu"A$9.00
Chayi; White Grape / Lilac / Light Asparagus
Royal Consort "Gui Fei"A$17.00
Nantou; Floral / Honey / Light Toast

China

Iron Goddess "Tie Guan Yin"A$11.00
Fujian; Light Toast / Green / Jasmine
Scarlet Robe "Da Hong Pao"A$16.00
Fujian; Baked Bread / Sweet Cherry Cinnamon
Plum Blossom "Meizhan"A$14.00
Fujian; Plum Blossom / Pinewood / Apricot

Red "Black" Tea

India

Gold TipsA$11.00
Assam; Malty / Cacao Nibs / Green Tomatoes
Assam ReserveA$9.00
Assam; Floral / Vegetal / Sweet / Appropriate with Milk

China

Golden Eye Brows "Jin Jun Mei"A$15.00
Fujian; Lychee / Red Bean / Rosehip

Japan

Smoked Whisky Barrel "Wakocha"A$14.00
Shizuoka; Smoke Paprika / Smoke Cherry Wood

Dark Post Fermented - Aged Tea

China

Mr Chen "1992 Sheng Puer"A$110.00
Yunnan; Leather / Lichen
Great Advantage "1998 Sheng Puer"A$78.00
Yunnan; Burned Wood / Camphor
Red Rhythem "2007 Sheng Puer"A$16.00
Yunnan; Mineral / Fresh Grass
Year of the Boar "2019 Shou Puer"A$10.00
Yunnan; Fresh Mint / Bok Choy
Elephant Hill "2007 Shou Puer"A$14.00
Yunnan; Shiitake Mushroom / Tree Sap
Sixth Pavillion "2017 Liu Bao"A$11.00
Guangxi; Mineral / Damp Earth

Taiwan

Nine Two One "1999 Aged Black Tea"A$14.00
Nantou; Roasted Nut / Ripe Plum

Tea Beverages

Cold BrewA$8.00
KombuchaA$6.00

Tea Latte (Hot/Iced)

MatchaA$6.00
HojichaA$6.00

Non-Caffeine

RooibosA$6.00
BabyteanoA$3.50

Drinks

Sake

Sakuramasamune, Sparkling (200ml)
Hyogo - Fresh / Grape / Pomelo
- BottleA$23.00
Kawatsuru Sanuki, Honjozo (720ml)
Kagawa - Cloudy / Creamy / Citrus
- Glass (90ml)A$12.00
- BottleA$76.00
Toji, Junmai Ginjo (720ml)
Nigata - Kiwi fruit / Dry / Crisp
- Glass (90ml)A$13.00
- BottleA$84.00
Toji Junmai Daiginjo (720ml)
Nigata - White flower / Apple / Almond
- Glass (90ml)A$15.00
- BottleA$97.00

Wine

Sparkling

2022 Soumah Blanc de Blancs
Yarra Valley, Victoria
- Glass (120ml)A$14.00
- BottleA$80.00
NV Nicolas Feuillate
Reserve Exclusive, Brut, Champagne, France
- Glass (120ml)A$30.00
- BottleA$180.00

Tea Cocktail

Hojicha Ruby SpritzA$21.00
Hojicha / Pennyweight Ruby / Orange
Oolong NegroniA$23.00
Gui Fei Gin / Dolin / Campari

Spirit

Gin

Limited edition - Can be served as a Dry Martini $27

JinzuA$15.00
Ki No Bi DryA$16.00
Ki No Bi SeiA$18.00
Ki No Bi TeaA$17.00
Komasa "Hojicha Gin"A$17.00
Never Never - Dark Series 'Argo'A$18.00

Whisky

YamazakuroA$15.00
Nikka 'Miuagikyo"A$22.00
Togouchi 15 YoA$37.00
Shinobu 15 YoA$40.00
KurayushiA$16.00

Japanese Liqueur

Umenoyado, Yuzushu (720ml)
Nara - Zesty Lemon / Orange / Served on the rocks
- Glass (60ml)A$14.00
- BottleA$103.00

Beer

SapporoA$12.00
Matcha BeerA$14.00

What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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114 Reviews

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Zachary
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I had the best dining experience with Chef Misaki. Every bite was delicious and she went above and beyond to make this experience intimate and unique.
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Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful couple of hours being served the most delicious fresh light mouthfuls of sushi and Japanese delights. The staff were wonderful and entertaining. We were just a small group and had a wonderful time. I could have kept eating for another 2 hours. They also served an exceptional dessert that perfectly complimented the meal. Substantial enough to be satisfying but light enough to finish entirely. An amazing pumpkin mousse covered in refreshing ice chips with little balls of pear. I have never had anything like it. I was not drinking alcohol but was served a superb tea. I also indulged in an outstanding new martini invented by our server with vodka and also plum and tomato and other things that sounded weird but were totally delicious. Thank you all for a wonderful evening. I nearly forgot- my first female sushi chef and she was excellent
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish, everything was superb!! This is far from your usual finger sandwiches at an afternoon tea, which I normally do not care for. Everything served was exceptional. This is a great place to celebrate an occasion or even to gift someone an afternoon tea experience!! Highly recommend!! Thank you Yugen Tea Bar for a lovely afternoon tea that I shall remember forever!!!
Yugen Tea BarResponded on July 25, 2024
We're so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time at Yugen Tea Bar. Your review made our day! Our whole team work hard to keep our guests happy, but we can only do it thanks to amazing guests like you. Regards Yugen Tea Bar Reservations Team
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OpenTable Diner
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Calvin was very friendly, the whole night was so good, we enjoyed a lot
Yugen Tea BarResponded on June 28, 2024
We're so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time at Yugen Tea Bar. Your review made our day! Our whole team work hard to keep our guests happy, but we can only do it thanks to amazing guests like you. Best Yugen Tea Bar Reservations Team
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OpenTable Diner
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful high tea experience with my daughter. The service was exceptional and the food was delicious. The room was lovely to be. Would recommend!
Yugen Tea BarResponded on May 22, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at our Yugen Tea Bar. Our goal is always to exceed your expectations we do all we can to provide our guests with the best experience and it always makes our day when we hear a guest appreciates it. Best Yugen Tea Bar Reservations Team
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last night, we celebrated Mother's Day at Yugen Dining Nidaime Omakase and it was truly a memorable experience. The food was absolutely incredible, especially the octopus that the chef slow-cooked for 6-7 hours. It was incredibly tender and juicy. Every dish we tried was amazing and the service was outstanding. We had a fantastic time and are grateful for the wonderful dining experience. Thank you so much, we will definitely be returning in the future.
Yugen Tea BarResponded on May 15, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind words, we're very happy to hear that we share the same passion for food and that you had a great experience. Our kitchen team/front of house team will be especially happy to read this review. Hope to see you back at Yugen Tea Bar soon. Best Yugen Tea Bar Reservations Team
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GretelT
Melbourne
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
5 stars for the food and very nice space, which contributed to the relaxed ambience. We booked a late afternoon sitting at 3:30pm, so this impacted our experience as the staff and space looked like they had had a hectic day so perhaps would recommend booking earlier to get the full experience.
Yugen Tea BarResponded on May 15, 2024
Thank you for your review, all feedback is important to us, I hope you'll give us another chance so you can get the kind of excellent experience we're known for. Best Yugen Tea Bar Reservations Team
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Tea bar serving a variety of tea and cake choices with a nice interior. I’m a frequent visitor and have realised they give customers different treatment. Took my mum out for mother’s day however did not have a very pleasant experience because of the lack of attention and mistakes. Normally the service is great but have come to realise it depends on the waiter allocated to us, but that one day really disappointed us and managers didn’t seem to care a lot.
Yugen Tea BarResponded on May 15, 2024
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're sorry for any inconvenience or frustration that you may have experienced. We are continuously working to improve our service and will consider your feedback to ensure we provide the best possible experience to every guest. Best Yugen Tea Bar Reservations Team
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We like the food, alcohol and service. Especially the dessert.
Yugen Tea BarResponded on May 4, 2024
We're so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time at Yugen Tea Bar, your review made our day! Our whole team work hard to keep our guests happy, but we can only do it thanks to amazing guests like you.
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely girls high tea. Beautifully presented afternoon tea.
Yugen Tea BarResponded on May 4, 2024
We're so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time at Yugen Tea Bar, your review made our day! Our whole team work hard to keep our guests happy and we hope to host you again!
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Yugen Tea Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

Yugen Tea Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.