BUSINESS HOURS
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!
NEW PRICES
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).
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.
SIDEWALK DINING
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).
DISPOSABLE MENU & CONTACTLESS PAYMENT
Everyone will get a disposable menu. No cash payment at this time, except if change is not unexpected.
RING FOR SERVICE
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).
PLEASE BE KIND
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.
Afternoon Tea in a Box (preordering required ONLY for teaboxes to go)
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 $6; scones $3.25 each.
Extra pair single serving clotted cream and curd $2.50
Preorder in advance (2 days):
6oz housemade clotted cream $14; 6oz Kasturi limecurd $12
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.
About Us
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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.
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A fine selection of loose tea leaves carefully sourced and curated.
Black Tea
Green Tea
Flowering Tea
Herbal and caffeine-free
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Indulge in tea sandwiches and delicious sweets favored in Europe and Southeast Asia.
We support woman-owned and
small businesses.
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we are all ears!
Thank you for understanding there's a $30 minimum per person for Tea Service
We currently do not offer vegan or dairy free options due to limited kitchen space.
Tea Selection
BLACK
- Malaya's Signature Golden Monkey
- Malaya's English Breakfast Blend
- BOH Signature English Breakfast
- BOH Cameronian Gold Blend
- Earl Grey with bergamot & citrus
- Earl Grey with vanilla notes
- Earl Grey with Lavender
- No. 54, with calendula, butter & caramel
- No. 24, with passionfruit & mango
- No. 14, with grapefruit and cocoa nibs
HERBAL/NON-CAFFEINATED
- Butterfly Pea Flowers
- No. 42, rooibos with coconut & lavender
- No. 02, chamomile with mint & lemon
- No. 28, superior rooibos
- No. 8, lemongrass
- No. 36, rooibos & lemongrass
- White Chrysanthemum & lemongrass
- Apple cider (green rooibos and apple pieces)
GREEN
- No. 14, genmaicha with coconut
- No. 007, with lemon drop & ginger
- Clouds & Mist, pan-fired green tea (light)
- Mao Jian, robust, strong and dreamy
- Flowering tea
- No. 33, with dragonfruit flowers
- Citrus Oolong