We are opened for indoor and sidewalk dining! Business hours are Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 5:30pm, last seating at 3:30pm.
We continue to offer Afternoon Tea in a Box for takeout during business hours. Preordering (at least 2 hours before pick up) required for Tea in Box (to go). Thank you everyone for your patience. We can't wait to see you again!
Due to global supply chain issues and inflation, Afternoon Tea in a Box is now $30. The minimum for (dine-in) Afternoon Tea service is $35 per person, $22 per child (10 years and under).
OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY TEA PRE FIXE IS THE ONLY AVAILABLE OPTION FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER.
Party of 6 and more, dining in, will include a service charge/automatic gratuity of 25 percent.
Why is the service charge 25% instead of 18% or 20% like other businesses?
Because our tea room is tiny and we can only fit 1 or 2 larger parties, compared to other businesses. Thank you for your understanding.
Please request for sidewalk/outdoor dining in your online reservation. We will have outdoor heaters when it gets colder but please dress warmly and feel free to bring your favorite blanket. Sidewalk reservations are weather permitting, and subject to cancellation if weather is unsuitable (you will be notified in advance).
Everyone will get a disposable menu. No cash payment at this time, except if change is not unexpected.
For extra safety, staff will limit checking in on your party while you enjoy your tea service. Please use the bell to ring for service (for more hot water, napkins, etc).
We are doing the best we can in this uncertainty. Please be patient with us as we navigate this game of musical chair in a very limited space.
PICK THE TIME CLOSEST TO YOUR RESERVATION AND
THE CORRECT TIME SLOT WILL SHOW
**Please state sidewalk or indoor preference UNDER VISIT NOTES
DUE TO INCREASING NO SHOWS AND LAST MINUTE CANCELLATIONS,
ALL RESERVATIONS WILL REQUIRE CREDIT CARD INFO to hold your table.
Afternoon Tea in a Box $30 (before tax)
*each teabox designed for 1 person
Includes:
1 Traditional British scone, pair of single serving house made clotted cream and kasturi limecurd
1 Savory canapé
2 Desserts
4 Tea Sandwiches (1 sandwich flavor per teabox, cut into 4):
- Chicken apple salad
- Turkey and Brie with fig jam
- Smoked salmon chive cream cheese
- Coconut jam (kaya) with sliced cold butter
- Umami meatfloss with basil house spread
(meat floss is called "yuk sung" in chinese, it is a popular New Year snack - grilled, dehydrated pork pulled apart like floss)
- Bittersweet marmalade with salted butter
- Bak Kwa or pork jerky (grilled to a salty-sweet perfection) with light mayo
- Curry chicken (Southeast asian style)
- Cucumber and dill cream cheese
Featured Tea, good for one whole pot (pick one):
Black - Nilgiri English Breakfast
Green - Jungjak, bright and grassy flavor
Herbal - Apple cider, green rooibos and apple pieces
Additional set of 4 tea sandwiches $7; scones $3.25 each.
Extra pair single serving clotted cream and curd $2.50
Ais Kacang 16oz $12
Preorder in advance (2 days):
6oz housemade clotted cream $14; 6oz
Please email malaya.tearoom@gmail.com to order. Make sure to state the day and time you are picking up and your choice of tea.
Once your order is confirmed, we will send you the invoice via Square.
We encourage our customers to call 510-263-8208 a few mins before arriving so we can bring out your order for curbside pick up.
*if you are heading to a tea picnic right after pick up, to-go cups are available! (with or without hot water)* please let us know in advance!
Thank you so much. We look forward to preparing your Afternoon Tea in a Box.
Born and raised in Malaysia,
Malaya Tea Room is a tribute to the British Malaya era, growing up in a multicultural nation, precious childhood memories and reminding flavors.
Imagine warm, breezy afternoons, lazy rattan fans, lush tropical plants, and freshly brewed tea accompanied by a delicious array of sweets and savories handcrafted with the utmost care.
There's always time for Tea.
A fine selection of loose tea leaves carefully sourced and curated.
Black Tea
Green Tea
Flowering Tea
Herbal and caffeine-free
Truly Malaysian Pull-tea
Indulge in tea sandwiches and delicious sweets favored in Europe and Southeast Asia.
We support woman-owned and
small businesses.
If you have something yummy to share,
we are all ears!
We do not offer vegan, gluten-free or dairy free options due to limited kitchen space.
Finger sandwiches, pick 2:
British flavors:
Smoked salmon with chive cream cheese
Turkey, brie & fig jam
Cucumber with dill cream cheese
Chicken Apple salad
Bittersweet marmalade with salted butter
Malaya flavors:
Curry chicken
Bak kwa (pork jerky) with light mayo spread
Meatfloss (yuk sung) with basil house spread
Coconut jam (kaya) with sliced cold butter
Sardine in tomato-calamansi sauce
Included:
One scone with clotted cream and kasturi limecurd
One savory canape; three sweets
One pot of tea
A choice of finger sandwich
One scone served with clotted cream and kasturi limecurd
Two sweets
One pot of tea
A choice of finger sandwich
One scone served with clotted cream and kasturi limecurd
Two sweets
One pot of caffeine-free tea or hot MILO chocolate (made the Malaysian way with heaps of milo, condensed milk and evaporated milk)
Open Thursday to Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Three seatings:
11:00 am to 1:00 p.m
1:15 pm to 3:15 p.m
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
(LAST SEATING AT 3:30PM)
We are closed Monday to Wednesday.
or larger parties please direct your questions to malaya.tearoom@gmail.com
We respond to all inquiries promptly
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PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATION ON THE WEBSITE
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To place an order for Afternoon Tea in Box, email malaya.tearoom@gmail.com
SUMMER SPECIAL!
Ais Kacang
teacup size for dine-in customers with reservations
ais kacang (to go) in 16oz $12, pls call the tea room to order