High Tea, Higher Standards: TEXTUREs on the Horizon Breaks All the Rules
No tiered trays. No soggy scones. No cloying jams. What’s happening at Horizon Grill, high above the streets of Kuala Lumpur, is something far more audacious — a genre-bending collaboration with TEXTURE Pâtisserie that rips the rulebook to shreds and rewrites it, course by course.
UNFOLD: TEXTUREs on the Horizon is afternoon tea for those who’ve had enough of tradition and are hungry for something that actually surprises. Running from 1 May to 31 July 2025, this limited-run experience is served daily between 3PM and 5PM at the sleek, skyline-skimming Horizon Grill, and it’s nothing short of a sensory statement.
Instead of stacking mini bites on a tiered stand, TEXTURE and Horizon Grill serve a tasting menu — yes, a proper, paced, plated affair — that plays with heat, crunch, cream, and cool in real time. Think of it as dessert theatre, but without the melodrama. The dishes arrive à la minute, calibrated for peak texture, temperature, and taste. No reheats. No shortcuts.
“At TEXTURE, we see dessert as emotion — each creation a moment, a memory. With TEXTURE, we wanted to turn the act of tea into an artistic ritual. One that honours flavour, temperature, and story,” says Chef Chong Ko Wai, Founder and Creative Director of TEXTURE. “It’s not just about sweets — it’s about sequencing, surprise, and slowing down.”
And slow down, you will — not because the pacing is sluggish, but because each course dares you to be present. TEXTURE’s patisserie isn’t just pretty; it’s calculated and deeply expressive. You’ll taste Southeast Asian influence not through clichés but through meticulous design: a layer of heat, a note of citrus, a crunch you didn’t expect, all grounded in emotion.
“When I first encountered TEXTURE’s work, I saw the same values we hold in our kitchen — respect for ingredients, balance of form and flavour, and a relentless pursuit of elevation,” says Chef Francesco Fedrighi, Executive Sous Chef of Horizon Grill. “TEXTUREs on the Horizon allowed us to break the mould together. Just creativity on a plate, course by course.”
What makes this experience remarkable isn’t just the technical finesse or the killer skyline views — it’s the chemistry between two culinary forces who clearly respect each other’s craft. TEXTURE brings its artisanal patisserie edge; Horizon Grill lends its polished hospitality and fine dining gravitas. Together, they’ve created a reimagined afternoon tea that doesn’t whisper luxury — it announces it.
Priced at MYR148 nett per person (inclusive of curated coffee or tea), TEXTUREs on the Horizon is a short-run, high-concept affair with limited seats and a lot to say. Call +603-2113 1821, WhatsApp +6010-566 0968, or email horizongrill-kl@banyantree.com to book a spot. More info at Banyan Tree Horizon Grill.
Skip the teapot. Expect the unexpected.
