Afternoon tea, a quintessential English custom, once a humble serving of tea and biscuits has become a curated culinary experience offered by hotels and restaurants serving up decadent spreads of sandwiches, desserts and other assorted finger food. Experience the heights of afternoon indulgence at these 4 trendy spots in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Ivan Barone, the culinary maestro behind the epicurean delights at MGallery’s Hôtel des Arts Saigon, is no stranger to luxury dining. Take a peek inside the mind of an Executive Chef living his dreams.