One should always make time for tea ...

Reserve a Table at one of the 3 seatings: 11:00 am, 1:15 pm 0r 3:30 pm

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.


Sip

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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 

Truly Malaysian Pull-tea


Nibble

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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!

Thank you for understanding there's a $20 minimum per person for Tea Service

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We currently do not offer vegan  or dairy free options due to limited kitchen space. 

Menu

Tea Service for One

British Tea

Finger sandwiches, select 2:

Smoked salmon & chive cream cheese

Classic cucumber

Marmalade 

Ham & Brie with fig jam

Chicken & Apple salad


One scone served with clotted cream and lemon curd

Savory canapes and assortment of sweets

Seasonal salad/crudite 


One pot of Tea                                                                                                  

$ 30 per person


***to share tea set, add $10 per person, additional pot of tea $6.50*

Malaya Tea

Finger sandwiches, select 2:

Curry chicken

Bak Kwa (pork jerky)

Coconut jam (kaya) with butter

Sardine in tomato sauce & cucumbers 

Capelin roe and butter


One scone served with clotted cream and lemon curd

Savory canapes and assortment of sweets

Seasonal salad/crudite 


One pot of Tea                                                                                                        

$30 per person


***to share tea set, add $10 per person, additional pot of tea $6.50***

Tea Service for Two

British-Malaya Tea

Finger sandwiches, select 3:

Smoked salmon & chive cream cheese, Classic cucumber, Marmalade, 

Ham & Brie, Chicken-Apple salad, Curry chicken, Bak Kwa (pork jerky), Coconut jam (kaya) with butter, Sardine in tomato sauce & cucumbers, Capelin roe and butter


Scones served with clotted cream and lemon curd

Savory canapes and assortment of sweets

Seasonal salad/crudite 


Two pots of Tea                                                                                           

$57 for two to share




Afternoon Tea (Light Tea Service; non-shareable)

A choice of finger sandwich

One scone served with clotted cream and lemon curd

Seasonal salad/crudite


One pot of Tea                                                                                                        

$20 per person

Wee Tea

Petite versions for your littles,  9 years old and under

A choice of finger sandwich

One scone served with clotted cream and lemon curd

Assortment of sweets


One pot of caffeine-free tea or hot Milo chocolate made the Malaysian way (with heaps of Milo, condensed milk and evaporated milk)

                                                                                                                                              $15 per child



Hours | Contact

*Due to our limited seatings, PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION so we can better serve you*

Malaya Tea Room

920 Central Avenue, Alameda CA 94501

(510) 263 - 8208

Hours

Open Wednesday 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 p.m


We are closed Monday & Tuesday.