Malaya Tea Room

Preston Redding 6 months ago

Low key location. Menu items on par with Nieman Marcus' tea service. Distinct Malaysian flavors in both beverage and food offerings. Good but not excellent service.

ju li 9 months ago

Make your reservations TODAY! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Malaya Tea Room! I have been countless times and have recommended it to so many different people and everyone has LOVED it and raved about it once they go or once I’ve taken them! The whole experience is amazing, delicious variety of teas to choose from: black teas, green teas, Asian teas, no caffeine herbal teas. There is also a large variety of traditional European sandwiches to choose from as well as delicious Malaysian/asian flavored sandwiches! During December they have a special fixed holiday menu that’s also different than usual. They also change the desserts selections frequently so it’s always a different experience every time you go. The service is always impeccable and kind. Atmosphere and decor is beautiful and comfortable, like a favorite auntie’s warm and inviting home who loves to feed you! Visit this place to treat yourself (I’ve gone solo and they have tea for one!), or book for a special event or your besties birthday. They have 3 seatings a day on their open days which are Thursday - Sunday. The times are 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. They very often get booked out and full, so plan ahead and make your reservatio

Mei Parnes 10 months ago

**credentials: Teahead with a good amount of tea experience in the US, BC, and UK; recently relocated to the Bay and on the hunt for the best tea service locally.** Kicking off the series here with Malaya, a tribute to British Malayan culture; an unconventional but intriguing pick. Ambiance: Tea for two on a rainy Saturday afternoon. 1:15 p.m. time slot; full house, too packed for an audible conversation. I’d recommend booking the proper 3 p.m. slot. Our table was directly in front of the open entrance, so expect some wind and chills. Tea: Refillable water, non-refillable tea. The Apple Cider lacked apple flavor. The Genmaicha with Coconut was pleasant but weak; I had to ask for a double bag. Eats: The Southeast Asian–style sardine sandwich was well-seasoned and balanced with cucumbers, absolutely phenomenal! The Chicken Apple came on brown bread with generous apple chunks. The Turkey and Smoked Salmon sandwiches were mediocre. The scone was on the dry side, but the clotted cream was proper. Unsure if the jam was homemade or commercial. Fruits were fresh and sweet. The pandan cake was a nice twist, subtle enough for those unfamiliar with the flavor. Service: The servers we

Michelle V Edited 10 months ago

Very cute Malaysian tea room. Food was ok but not really high tea quality. You'll fill up on white bread and hot water. Unfortunately the tiered platter was too big and prevented my friend and I from being able to see each other very well. We had to peek through the gap in the plates. Apart from that, it was a pleasant experience overall.

Priscilla P 2 years ago

This was a nice experience! I loved the selection of food and tea available, and the service was top-notch. It's a great place to go if you've never experienced a tea hour before and it's not too expensive like other places. Very kid friendly, but I do recommend 7 and up as it is a very small and quiet shop. Each person gets their own individual tea pot! (PICTURED: Sandwich flavors- Curry Chicken, Cucumber, Turkey and Fig, Smoked Salmon. Tea- Butterfly Pea Flower)