Pushing boundaries is a common theme for E18hteen at Resorts World Genting. Offered from 3pm to 5.30pm daily for two, this new stylish hi-tea serves up a mix of East and West, firmly anchored by a good strong cuppa.

The hi-tea starts traditional, with a sweet plate of delicate cheesecakes, carrots cakes and fruit tartlets, with a feathery light Chinese egg tart ensconced in buttery, crumbly pastry offer a hint of divergence. That difference becomes apparent in the second course, a savoury and sweet mix served in bird cage tray. On the upper tray, is smoked salmon on brioche with horse radish cream, American lobster with celery, chives and homemade mayo in a soft roll and oriental golden rolls with salted egg yolk on a bed of delightfully crispy tempura-fried microgreens. On the lower tray is an Ogura cream (cream whipped with adzuki beans) sandwich and traditional scones, with clotted cream and strawberry jam on the side.

A blend of pineapple juice and subtle hints of choy sum clears the palate for the third portion. A Torofuwa espresso pudding is flamed tableside with Hennessy, and a warming fresh almond milk pudding with hasma (snow frog) and ginger syrup concludes the refined experience.