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YTB (Yūgen Tea Bar)

605 Chapel St at the Capitol Grand, 241 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

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605 Chapel St at the Capitol Grand, 241 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

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+61 3 7000 3232
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About YTB (Yūgen Tea Bar)

A moody South Yarra retreat trading tired cucumber sandwiches for modern Japanese high tea and origin-focused brewing. Pull up a plush booth with friends—no stiff white tablecloths in sight. Tables fill quickly with warm, buttery scones, light ramen egg sandos, and airy black sesame choux buns alongside delicate pots of roasted hojicha and grassy Karigane green tea. At the counter, staff guide visitors through custom multi-region tea flights, dialing in temperatures and steeping times pour by pour. Morning regulars drop by earlier for thick-cut shokupan toasties, matcha yuzu lemonades, and delicate kaya choux buns.

  • Japanese-Influenced High Tea: Multi-course sets balance warm, buttery scones and black sesame choux with savoury ramen egg sandos and crisp tarts.
  • Educational Tea Tastings: Knowledgeable bar staff guide multi-region tastings and bar-side custom infusions across rare loose-leaf varieties.
  • Refined Booth Sanctuary: Spacious, curved booths and clean minimalist lines offer an unhurried, comfortable setting for group catch-ups.
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Why Choose Yūgen Tea Bar

Experience curated Japanese-inspired high tea, master-led tea flights, and serene hospitality at Capitol Grand South Yarra.

  • Modern Japanese High Tea Service

    Savour multi-tiered Japanese-inspired high tea sets featuring balanced sweet and savoury delicacies such as trout taiyaki, ramen egg sando, and fresh warm scones.

    Love the selection of high tea treats here as they are a modern take on the traditional high tea.

    Stephanie Liu

  • Guided Sommelier Tea Tasting Flights

    Engage directly with dedicated tea hosts at the bar, discovering rare single-origin leaves and precise brewing techniques tailored to individual palates.

    Our experience became very special as Thibaut, our host, took us to a next level of tea tasting.

    acconcia elise

  • Attentive Milestone Celebrations

    Host hens days, celebrations, and intimate group gatherings comfortably with attentive, generous service and unhurried pacing.

    Service was attentive and warm - they very kindly gave us a round of drinks on the house when they realised we were celebrating a hens.

    Kathleen Ooi

  • Welcoming Group Atmosphere

    Unwind with friends in spacious corner booth seating that offers an elevated social outing without any pretentious stiffness.

    The atmosphere at Yugen is stylish yet casual, an easy place for a “treat for the girls” night without feeling pretentious.

    Amilliah

  • A Calming Architectural Sanctuary

    Take in an architecturally stunning, minimalist South Yarra sanctuary designed for unhurried conversations and sensory calm.

    It’s rare to find a spot in Melbourne where you genuinely want to sit, relax, and have a proper conversation, but this place nailed it.

    Pablo Tejano

  • Peaceful Atmosphere for Unwinding

    Escape the bustling city rhythm in an elegant, serene retreat offering a soothing ambiance and warm hospitality.

    The warm, inviting atmosphere and attentive service create a perfect setting for a peaceful escape.

    Stefan

Signature high tea sets, house scones, and specialty Japanese teas

  • High Tea

    I had a lovely time at Yugen Tea Bar often just “Yugen”, and their high tea was absolutely worth a five star shout out.

    Amilliah

  • Scone

    The scone was my favorite — soft and moist, not dry like the traditional ones.

    DORIS CHEN

  • Kaya Choux Bun

    The Kaya Choux Bun is a must-try – you’ll be hooked!

    Chili EATandDREAM

  • Karigane Tea

    I discovered the most iconic Karigane tea here, and have been hooked on it since!

    Dan & Elinor

Other favorites

Artisan sandos, toasties, house pastries, and refreshing cold tea creations

  • Bruce Cake

    Bruce cake was delicious — not too sweet (the best compliment!).

    Jenn

  • Prawn and Scallop Toastie

    Prawn and Scallop Toastie – 5/5 This was the standout. Fresh, clean flavors in a perfectly toasted sandwich.

    Pablo Tejano

  • Wagyu Pastrami Sando

    Pictured are the Wagyu pastrami sando, unagi shokupan, avocado shokupan and teriyaki chicken sando. The bread slices are thick and toasted perfectly.

    A2B in an EV

  • Matcha Yuzu Lemonade

    I had a matcha yuzu lemonade and Yunnan red tea, both refreshing and flavourful, a perfect match for the food.

    Amilliah

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and bespoke hospitality that elevate the tasting experience

  • Guided Bar-Side Tea Infusion Demonstrations

    Staff demonstrate detailed brewing techniques tableside and bar-side, guiding guests through extensive multi-region tea tastings while explaining the background and processing of each leaf.

  • Thoughtful Milestone Celebratory Gestures

    Teams offer thoughtful celebratory acknowledgments for milestone occasions, such as gifting complimentary rounds of drinks for events like hens parties.

  • Artisan High Tea Pastry Touches

    Traditional scone courses feature distinctive bespoke twists, including crisp-textured bakes dusted with seasoned sugars, vanilla-bean infused cream, and wagyu crackling accompaniments.

  • Curated Non-Alcoholic Pairings & Tea Top-Ups

    The beverage program accommodates non-alcoholic preferences seamlessly with crafted mocktails like the houjicha sunrise alongside complimentary hot tea top-ups.

Before you head over

Helpful pointers on seating, bookings, and beverage choices for your visit to YTB.

  • Reserve bar seating for the tea-making experience

    Book bar seating specifically if you want front-row views of live tea infusions and dedicated commentary from the staff on origins and brewing techniques.

  • Check weekend pricing and tea refill details

    Weekend bookings may attract a weekend surcharge on high tea, and hot beverage inclusions typically permit refills of your chosen loose leaf tea rather than switching varieties.

  • Choose corner booths for group gatherings

    If organizing a celebration or group outing, spacious corner booths comfortably accommodate larger parties for a relaxed, unhurried visit.

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