食記 ＆影片 – 新北市板橋希爾頓大廳酒吧「SociAbility 逸廊」下午茶套餐/ Review & Vlog – Hilton Hotel Sinban (Banqiao) in New Taipei City SociAbility Lobby Lounge Afternoon Tea Set

食記 ＆影片 – 新北市板橋希爾頓大廳酒吧「SociAbility 逸廊」下午茶套餐/ Review & Vlog – Hilton Hotel Sinban (Banqiao) in New Taipei City SociAbility Lobby Lounge Afternoon Tea Set

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食記 – 台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧「柑寧清新」下物茶套餐 / Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge “Citrus Indulgence“ Afternoon Tea Set Review

台北新板希爾頓酒店大廳 / Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao lobby

食記 – 台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧 / Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge

台北新板希爾頓 / Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao

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同為四星級飯店的板橋希爾頓，氣勢一個不小心就被旁邊高大顯眼的凱撒飯店壓過去了，我們繞了好一會兒才找到大門。還好入口雖然低調，自動大門卻很給力，很快就感應到沒體溫的殭屍殘編，沒像上次度假時差點沒被夾死。殘編還距離約大門口半公尺遠，自動大門就敞開迎接我鳳輿進宮，讓我一進門，走路都感覺有風。
今天是白色情人節，我們一群人來大廳酒吧「SociAbility 逸廊」享用甜蜜蜜的下午茶套餐。

食記 – 台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧 / Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge

食記 – 台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧 / Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge

English Version / 英文版：
Both rated as luxury hotels, Hilton Hotel Banqiao in New Taipei City can be quickly overshadowed by the conspicuous adjacent Caesar Hotel. It took us a few rounds before finding the entrance. Luckily, the humble entrance has a super sensitive automatic door that senses this “walking dead” from over half a meter away and opens up wide to welcome me into the palace. I’m glad this accessible hotel Doesn’t kill me right on-site like my last staycation.
Today is White Valentine’s Day (White Day). A group of us come to Hilton Banqiao‘s lobby Lounge “SociAbility ” to enjoy a sweet afternoon tea set.

板橋希爾頓大廳酒吧「SociAbility 逸廊」環境 ＆ 菜單 / Hilton Banqiao New Taipei Siciabilily Lobby Lounge Environment & Menu:

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食記 – 台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧菜單/ Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge menu

食記 – 台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧下物茶套餐 / Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge Afternoon Tea Set Review

食記 – 台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧下物茶套餐 / Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge Afternoon Tea Set Review

食記 – 台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧下物茶套餐 / Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge Afternoon Tea Set Review

食記 – 台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧菜單/ Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge menu

台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧菜單/ Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge menu

台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧菜單/ Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge menu

台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧菜單/ Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge menu

台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧菜單/ Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge menu

台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧菜單/ Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge menu

台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧菜單/ Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge menu

台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧菜單/ Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge menu

台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧菜單/ Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge menu

台北新板希爾頓酒店逸廊大廳酒吧菜單/ Hilton Taipei Sinban Banqiao SociAbility Lounge menu

咱們同桌的共11人，有事先訂位，店家很用心地將我們並好桌，好讓我們一大群人不但能同桌，還能做到舒適的沙發椅。儘管逸廊的菜單多元，整間酒吧每桌點都是希爾頓的下午茶套雙人餐，，於是咱們也整桌都點下午茶套餐，板橋希爾頓的雙人下物茶套餐定價只要 $1160元+10%服務費，與其他星級飯店相較之下，比較便宜。內容包含四種鹹點、四種甜點內容包含四種鹹點、四種甜點、兩份司康和和兩杯＄180元以下的飲品（無酒精飲料）。想要「甜醺醺」的客人們只有一個選項，需加價＄150元＋一成服務費元＋一成服務費。

English Version / 英文版：
Our table has a total of 11 guests. We reserved in advance, so the staff strategically joined arranged enough tables together so that our large group can all sit together and share a comfy couch. Sociability‘s menu is vast; however after doing a quick scan, noticing every table is ordering the same item: SociAbility‘s “Afternoon Tea Set for Two,” which is what we are here for. “This afternoon is going to be a hit, not a miss,” I think to myself. We put our order through. Hilton Banqiao‘s Afternoon Tea Set for two” is priced at $1160NT + 10% service charge, which is relatively cheaper than other star-rated hotels. The set includes four savoury dishes, 2 scones, and four desserts, and two drinks (non-alcoholic beverages) under $180 from the menu. Those who look for adding a little “buzz” to the date have only one daily cocktail option, which costs an additional $150NT + 10% service fee. 

• 當日調酒 -「紅梅高照」/ Daily cocktail – “New Year Cocktail”

「紅梅高照」/Daily cocktail – “New Year Cocktail”

「芭樂冰沙」/ “guava slushy”

咱們造訪時所供應的是新年推出的調酒「紅梅高照」，以高粱為基底，加上烏梅汁跟紅醋栗莓果。聞起來高粱味重、女生會怕，但其實喝起來烏梅汁的甜度蓋過酒味，是一班女孩兒能接受偏甜的口味。通桌女孩點的芭樂冰沙也很厲害的樣子

English Version / 英文版：
Our daily cocktail is the “New Year Cocktail,” prepared with Kaoliang, plum juice, and high red currants. The drink smells strong with alcohol, but once tasted, the sweetness of the plum juice takes over. The “guava slushy looks thirst-quenching too.

白色情人節時造訪的下午茶主題為「 柑寧清新」午茶，因此所有甜點都帶柑檸的口味，吃
起來每一款都清爽不膩，正和殘編的意。以下殘編為您從鹹點開始一一介紹：

English Version / 英文版：
The afternoon tea set theme on White Day was “Citrus Indulgence,” so all the desserts have a hint of citrus, making them refreshing and not too sweet. I’ll be introducing each item to you below, starting from the savoury hors d’oeuvres.

板橋希爾頓SociAbility 逸廊「 柑寧清新」午茶雙人套餐鹹點 / Hilton Banqiao’s SociAbility Lounge “Citrus Indulgence” Afternoon Tea Set for Two – savory hors d’oeuvres:

• 「雞肉玉米三明治」 / “Chicken and Corn Sandwich” ：

「雞肉玉米三明治」 / “Chicken and Corn Sandwich”

「雞肉玉米三明治」 / “Chicken and Corn Sandwich”

即便混入甜玉米粒跟裹上美奶滋，這塊迷你漢堡吃起來卻還能非常乾。麵包是鬆軟綿密的口感，表皮撒上黑白芝麻，但是雞肉又乾又柴，即便大小只有一口，還是要沾上司康所附滿滿的奶油跟梅子醬，才有辦法嚥下口。

English Version / 英文版：
Even when mixed with sweet corn and mayonnaise, this slider still tastes dry. The buns are soft and light, sprinkled with black and white sesame. The chicken is dry and woody. The dish is only bite-sized. I recommend dipping them in the cream and plum jam that comes with the scones to add moisture.

• 「咖哩蔬菜派」 / “Curry Vegetable Pie” ：

「咖哩蔬菜派」 / “Curry Vegetable Pie”

一份塔一樣是給兩個，不知道廚房是不是故意為了客人有口味偏好著想的關係，每份下午茶套餐的咖哩蔬菜派都有其中一個餅皮偏軟、另一個偏脆。殘編拿起我這塊時，對面先生已經警告說這道做到軟掉了，殘編吃到的卻是脆的，咬下去有咖呲咖呲的聲音，正當我說：「很脆啊！」，一個不小心脆片屑還往對面先生噴，讓他懊悔二選一選錯顆。中間餡料似乎是裹著咖哩牛肉的幾顆青豆跟切丁的紅蘿蔔，個人認為如果餡料大方一點，會加分不少。

English Version / 英文版：
One afternoon tea set serves two. I don’t know if the kitchen deliberately prepares the 2 differently. Every afternoon tea set includes one crispy crust “Curry Vegetable Pie,” and one soft crust “Curry Vegetable Pie.”
“It’s very soggy,” the gentleman sitting across me warns me when I reach for mine. I bite down, and mine has a nice crunch with crisps almost flying across the table. He dodges and regrets his wrong pick. The pie is filled with just a few peas and diced carrots tossed in beef curry. This item can definitely use a little more filling.

• 「燻鴨燻鴨胸佐焦糖柳橙」/ “Smoked Duck with Caramel Orange”:

「燻鴨燻鴨胸佐焦糖柳橙」/ “Smoked Duck with Caramel Orange”

切丁的一口燻鴨胸肉是殘編先攻的第一道。鴨胸肉上層帶皮，肉塊四面都帶有油光，看起來肥滋滋的，很誘人。神奇的是，這看起來肥滋滋的鴨肉吃下訓煙燻味撲鼻爆香嘴裡，卻一點都不油膩，上面的一小片焦糖柳橙片不只幫鴨肉提味，也中和煙燻的味道。

English Version / 英文版：
Smoked duck breast is diced. Each comes with a layer of duck skin. The meat looks juicy. Each side has a little bit of duck fat (oil) oozing out of the meat, making it enticing and my first choice. The taste, however, is smokey and not greasy at all. The thin slice of caramelized orange adds a nice touch and balance.

• 「燻鮭魚奶酪捲」/”Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Roll”:

「燻鮭魚奶酪捲」/”Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Roll”

捲餅除了夾上燻鮭魚片外還夾層厚厚的奶油起司，讓這一口吃下去濕潤有味，，擺盤時廚房用心將鮭魚捲小心奕奕的斜面切成兩半，讓食材層次一目瞭然，上面加上三顆鮭魚卵和一根蒔蘿點綴，感覺是又味手機先吃而精心設計的小點。

English Version / 英文版：
Besides smoked salmon, the roll adds a thick layer of cream cheese to it, making this creation moist and flavorful. The kitchen carefully cuts the salmon roll diagonally into halves so that every ingredient is visible when plated. The roll is then garnished with three salmon roe and a piece of dill.

板橋席爾頓SociAbility 逸廊「 柑寧清新」午茶雙人套餐司康 / Hilton Banqiao SociAbility Lounge‘s Scone：

板橋席爾頓SociAbility 逸廊「 柑寧清新」午茶雙人套餐司康 / Hilton Banqiao SociAbility Lounge‘s Scone

同桌的朋友個個吃了後都叫乾，但殘編不信，因為這輩的走遍天下的我還沒有吃過不好吃的司康。希爾頓的司康可強了，硬到要用牛排刀才切的開。沾上滿滿的奶油或梅子醬後，要閉目養神、努力感受，想著其中的奶油味再嚥下才不會噎到。

English Version / 英文版：
Everyone at our table complains about the scones being too dry. I doubt it because I haven’t had scones gone wrong in my life. However, I kid you not; Hilton’s scones are so dry and hard, they require a steak knife to cut open. The scones come with cream and plum sauce, so go crazy with the dipping. Eating requires a lot of meditation and focusing on the cream. Just think “cream and plum sauce, cream and plum sauce…” that should help with the swallowing and avoid choking.

板橋席爾頓SociAbility 逸廊「 柑寧清新」午茶雙人套餐甜點 / Hilton Banqiao SociAbility Lounge “Citrus Indulgence“ Afternoon Set for 2 – Desserts ：

以下甜點有可能文不對圖，因為服務生上菜時並沒有解說，所以殘編只能猜測哪一道甜點配哪一道菜名了。

English Version / 英文版：
The following desserts may not match the correct dish name, because like all other hotel’s in Taiwan, our server just drops the order with no introduction. I can only guess which dessert goes with which dish name.

• 「巧克力金桔」 / “Chocolate Kumquat”：

「巧克力金桔」 / “Chocolate Kumquat”

「巧克力金桔」 / “Chocolate Kumquat”

這一顆做成色彩亮眼金桔撞的甜點，咬下去是酸中帶甜、口感綿密的慕絲，連外層裹的鮮黃色糖衣都跟中間的白巧克力慕絲一起像雲一般的入口即化，毫無負擔。

English Version / 英文版：
This dessert is shaped into a bright-colored kumquat, filled with kumquat mousse, and finished with a kumquat mirror glaze. The mirror glaze melts together with the mousse in your mouth, and the taste is a perfect balance of tangy and sweet.

• 「覆莓檸檬塔」 / “Lemon Raspberry Flan”:

「覆莓檸檬塔」 / “Lemon Raspberry Flan”

「覆莓檸檬塔」 / “Lemon Raspberry Flan”

所有甜點中只有「覆盆莓」的成份有可能是紅色的，所以殘編猜想最大的鮮紅色這道就是菜單中的「覆莓檸檬塔」啦！這道是咱桌所有仙女們先攻的第一道（殘編不是仙女，所以不會被花枝招展的甜點騙去）。所有女孩一口咽下，個個都叫「酸」，愛吃酸的殘編一聽到「酸」這一字豎起耳根、眼睛一亮，抬頭一看時，造就被同桌女生搶光了。但因為很想試吃看看，我只好厚臉皮的跟旁邊女孩跪求吃她剩下的一口。塔皮中裝的是用亮紅色糖衣果成半圓形的覆盆苺口味慕絲，，口感跟樓上的「巧克力金桔」一樣，清爽無負擔，上面用一小片金箔點綴、讓菜色一瞬間亮眼許多。

English Version / 英文版：
When I’m playing “matching the dish name on the menu, the only ingredient that matches the color red is “raspberry.” So, I guess the red one is the “Lemon Raspberry Flan.” This dessert is the largest in the set, and apparently, the first choice for all the ladies. However, not everyone has a sophisticated palate as I do. They all complain about it being too sour after their first bite, which is what catches my attention. I’m sure you all know I have a thing for sour foods. However, I am telling you women are not afraid to fight for food, especially when dessert is involved. When I looked up, all “Lemon Raspberry Flans” were long gone. But I really want to try it; it’s sour! So I shamefully ask the girl sitting beside me for her last leftover bite. This sphere tart has a bright red mirror-glazed finish, garnished with a gold leaf. The taste and texture are similar to the “chocolate kumquat” above. It is a refreshing dessert without a burden.

• 「柚子歐貝拉」 / “Yuzu Opera Cake”:

「柚子歐貝拉」 / “Yuzu Opera Cake”

「柚子歐貝拉」 / “Yuzu Opera Cake”

四色的歐貝拉蛋糕，每一層都是不同口味的海綿蛋糕，蛋糕，每一層都是不同口味的海綿蛋糕，一層原味蛋糕、一層奶油、一層巧克力在一層抹茶，最上層是黃色的柑檸糖衣加上兩片紅色的白巧克力片。吃下去不怎麼出眾，所以殘編也不太記得了。

English Version / 英文版：
This opera cake has four different colors. Each layer is a different colour of sponge cake with a different flavour. The cake starts with a layer of original flavour cake, a layer of cream, a layer of chocolate-flavor cake, a layer of matcha (green tea)- flavour cake, finally finished with a citrus-flavored yellow mirror-glaze on top garnished with two white chocolate chips. The taste is not outstanding, so I don’t remember much.

• 「萊姆百香果布丁」 / “Lime Passionfruit Pudding”：

「萊姆百香果布丁」 / “Lime Passionfruit Pudding”

要說是「布丁」，這到點心的口感比較像是介於「布丁」跟「慕絲」之間，，這小杯布丁已經是整個下午茶塔中最甜的甜點，但卻一樣是萊姆味超過甜味，底下是一層綠色的萊姆軟布丁，上面擠上一坨厚厚的奶油起司，再灑上脆脆的巧克力球。一口咬下眾多層次感跟酸酸甜甜的口味齊聚一堂一起在口中爆發，一樣是不甜膩卻很有層次的甜點。

English Version / 英文版：
Instead of “pudding,” this dessert has a texture somewhere between “pudding” and “mousse.” This “pudding” is already the sweetest dessert among the entire afternoon tea set, but the tangy, citrusy taste still outstands the sweetness. The bottom is a layer of green-colour, lime- flavoured soft pudding, topped with a thick layer of cream cheese, and then sprinkled with crunchy chocolate balls. You can taste layers of textures and a variety of flavours in just one bite.

板橋席爾頓SociAbility 逸廊下午茶套餐總評價 / Hilton Hotel Banqiao SociAbility /lounge Afternoon Tea Set Review in a Nutshell：

看過殘編造訪過的下午茶套餐食記的粉絲們都知道光是「點心」是滿足不了我的。殘編通常吃完一整套下午茶一定會在點鹹食或正餐。這次聚餐有一半是男生，殘編想男生食量大，所以其實一直在偷偷等有人先出加點正餐的提議，結果人居然沒有一個人叫餓，殘編也順利撐到回到家後才吃泡麵（當然一定要加蛋跟其他冰箱找得到的剩菜），證明板橋席爾頓SociAbility 逸廊的下午茶套餐確實比其他飯店厲害。

English Version / 英文版：
Fans who have read my reviews on afternoon tea sets at other locations and hotels all know that hors d’oeuvres or snacks alone are never enough to feed me. I always order savoury food or a “real,” full-on meal after devouring a complete set of afternoon tea. Today, we have six big guys, who are supposed to have bigger appetites. So I secretly hope for one of the guys to suggest ordering more food. Sadly, no one comes up with the idea. I am also able to keep myself under control until I arrive home for that bowl of instant noodles (with eggs and whatever I can find in the fridge, of course!). This proves that the Hilton Banqiao’s afternoon tea set at SociAbility Lounge is indeed better than other locations.「