YTB (Yūgen Tea Bar)

Skip the usual brunch routine. YTB (Yūgen Tea Bar) at the Capitol Grand is the South Yarra flex you need right now. A masterclass in modern Japanese aesthetics—soaring windows, soft lighting, impossibly chic yet completely unpretentious. Tea purists gravitate here for the meticulous steepings. The mellow, earthy Karigane green tea? Flawless. That vibrant, tart houjicha sunrise? Essential. But the menu is the real draw. High tea aficionados constantly praise the warm, intensely buttery scones anchoring their delicate three-tier sets. Stopping by for a quiet weekend breakfast? The sando lineup is mandatory. Thick-cut, perfectly toasted shokupan generously loaded with wagyu pastrami or unagi. Every bite—from the black sesame choux to the yuzu macaron—feels deliberate. A premium, high-end affair. Perfect for a lavish group catch-up or an impressive afternoon date.