Cover Photo: Four Season Hotel Kuala Lumpur

These luxe places are at the top of our list for a truly decadent high tea experience

This article was originally published on March 11, 2022 and updated on December 16, 2022

The simple pleasures in life are often the best, as afternoon tea aficionados will appreciate. Diners with bigger appetites may lift an eyebrow at the thought of satisfying their hunger pangs with bite-sized cakes, scones and finger sandwiches. Yet, there’s no denying quickly a good cup of tea can lift one’s spirits and add a touch of whimsical charm to the monotony of life’s daily grind. From The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur to Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, here are the best places for afternoon tea in the Klang Valley.  

The Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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The Lounge at Four Seasons has seen many happy friends come and go over the years after enjoying a good cuppa together over elegant plates piled with high tea classics like deviled egg sandwiches, smoked salmon mille-feuille, New York style red reuben sandwiches, coronation chicken salad and soft blueberry scones served with Cornish clotted cream and churned honey butter.   

This Christmas, The Four Seasons Hotel KL's Teddy Bear Christmas Afternoon Tea boasts an exquisite selection of madeleines, gingerbread cookies, mini-panettones and more festive tea time treats. Make it an extra special Christmas by purchasing a Hamleys Teddy Bear at The Lounge for a child in need.  

Teddy Bear Christmas Afternoon Tea

Availability: Now till December 31, 2022 from 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Price: RM208 per person

Afternoon Tea at The Lobby Lounge

Availability: Daily from 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Price: RM188 per person

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur  | 145 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur | +603 2382 8888 

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

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This Christmas season, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur has collaborated with renowned Swiss jeweller Chopard to present Arty's Festive Afternoon Tea at the Lounge on the Park. Enjoy a selection of plain or chestnut scones, cherry mousse ornaments, chocolate caramel deer and more in this exclusive high tea set. 

Availability: Daily from now till December 31, 2022 from 2.30pm – 6pm on Monday to Saturday (3pm – 6pm on Sunday)  
Price: RM188+ per person with free flow of hot beverages and RM258+ per person with a glass of champagne and free flow of hot beverages 

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur | +603 2330 8798

The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur

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For days when you need a luxurious pick-me-up, The Ritzy Afternoon Tea does the trick. Diners can expect hot quiches, pies and other savouries baked fresh an hour before service, as well as warm scones and beautifully crafted desserts presented on beautiful china tableware, all to be enjoyed within the Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur’s timelessly elegant Lobby Lounge. Note that orders for the Ritzy Afternoon Tea Box must be placed at least 24 hours in advance. 

Availability: Daily from 12pm – 6pm
Price: RM160++ for two (RM198++ for the Ritzy Afternoon Tea box)  

The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur | 168 Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur | WhatsApp +6018 306 3188 or email dining@ritzcarltonkl.com

The St Regis Kuala Lumpur

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Dine like Caroline Astor of New York when you sit down to the Classic Afternoon Tea at the St Regis Kuala Lumpur, a lavish spread by executive pastry chef Gael Moutet. Enjoy with your squad in Drawing Room or have it delivered for a stylish tea party at home. 

Availability: Daily 2 - 4pm and 4.30 - 6.30pm
Price: RM148++ per person (RM238++ per person inclusive of a glass of Delamotte Champagne)

The St Regis Kuala Lumpur | 6 Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur | +603 2727 6696

The Majestic Kuala Lumpur

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When one thinks of classic afternoon tea served in a nostalgic atmosphere, the Majestic Kuala Lumpur’s high tea at the Colonial Café comes to mind. Laying aside the eatery’s dreamy ambience, the Majestic Afternoon Tea is delicious in every bite, from dainty finger sandwiches and hot savouries to melt-in-your-mouth scones with clotted cream. You can even enjoy these delish treats in the comfort of your own abode with a delivery of the Majestic Afternoon Tea Box.

Availability: Daily from 12pm – 2.30pm and 3pm – 6pm

Prices
Colonial Café: RM70++ per person
The Drawing Room: RM90++ per person
The Orchid Conservatory: RM120++ per person
Takeaway: RM180++ per box

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur | 5 Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur | Call or WhatsApp +6014 647 1060 

The Alchemy, Starhill Dining

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Savour the indulgent flavours of the Big Apple with The Alchemy’s New Yorker Afternoon Tea this year, available for dine-in or as an afternoon tea box. Reservations (dine-in or takeaway) must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Feel like staying in? Enjoy complimentary delivery up to 10km with a minimum order of RM200 and above. 

Availability: Daily from 3pm – 6pm
Price: RM160++ per set (for two people)

The Alchemy, Starhill Dining |181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur | Call or WhatsApp +6018 929 8060 

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Did you know that Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur's Festive Afternoon Tea even has a kids edition with specially crafted treats like a bear nutcracker pinata, candy canes, Santa belt raspberry macarons and warm Christmas mince pies? Meanwhile, the grown-ups can enjoy a similar sweet spread while feasting on Boston lobster and hass avocado pinwheels, cured ocean trout tartare and foie gras terrine. The special edition warm five spice mix fruit scone is also a must-try.   

Availability: Daily from now till December 31, 2022 from 3pm – 6pm
Price: RM168nett per set or RM248nett per set with a glass of Chandon Garden Spritz

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur | 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur | Call or WhatsApp +6019 390 2257 or click here

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

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Like a childhood dream come true, the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur's Barbie Cafe provides the garden-inspired poolside backdrop to the Barbie Afternoon Tea, part of its collaboration with Mattel.

This kaleidoscopic high tea experience boasts savouries that collectively make up a small meal, from poached Boston lobster, Atlantic smoked salmon mousse and braised wagyu beef with purple cabbage and Yorkshire pudding to moussaka with crumbled feta and more.

The dessert tiers consist of a delicate New York cheesecake, yuzu macarons, salted caramel lollipops, strawberry mousse with almond crumble and a selection of plain and strawberry scones to maintain the pink colour scheme. Diners can also visit the pink chocolate fountain as well as a colourful ice-cream counter.

The Barbie Afternoon Tea set includes a choice of coffee, tea or hot chocolate, juice or milkshake in flavours of strawberry, chocolate or vanilla.

Here's a fun fact: While the dress code for the Barbie Cafe is smart casual, some diners show up in their pinkest, Barbie-inspired outfits just for the sheer Instagrammable pleasure of it. 

Availability: Daily from 12pm – 2pm and 2.30pm – 4pm
Price: RM228 nett per adult and RM188 nett per child aged 3 to 11 (inclusive of one complimentary Barbie doll for children)

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur | 12, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur | +603 2182 1234 or book reservations online

Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

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Sit down to cake and coffee at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur's Altitude, where you'll be treated to sweeping views of the city skyline from 53 floors above. Prepared by Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur executive pastry chef Carlos Valente and Japanese chef de cuisine Ricky Kamiishi, this afternoon tea offers Japanese-inspired desserts and savouries that you won’t be able to resist, including chocolate-coated Sakura madeleines, matcha scones, smoked salmon tarts and kano (crab meat) mayo salad.

Availability: Daily from 3pm – 5pm
Price: RM188nett per person (RM188nett for the Afternoon Tea box set for two, excluding delivery fees) 

Altitude at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur | Level 53, 2, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur | Call +603 2113 1823 WhatsApp +6012 288 2135 or book reservations online

Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara

Available at Le Bar, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, this festive afternoon tea serves up a unique assortment of treats to celebrate the season, from cranberry cheese cake with mulled wine gelee and salmon rillettes with apple cider crème fraiche to gingerbread cookies and cranberry scones with apple cinnamon jam.  

Availability: Daily from now till December 31, 2022 from 2pm – 5pm
Price: RM158+ for two 

Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara | 6 Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur | Call +603 2720 6688 or book online

TWG Tea Salon

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We love that TWG Tea’s festive high tea menu still boasts crowd-favourites like the lobster roll and the tomato and broccoli quiche infused with TWG English Breakfast tea. It also has more seasonal tea-infused offerings that include a chocolate bûche de noël, Forever Noel Tea macarons, cranberries lamb and chestnut Mont Blanc tartlets.

Availability: Daily from 2pm – 5pm
Price: RM99++ per person with free flow of TWG tea or coffee and refillable canapés (RM50 per child aged 4 — 12 years old), RM178 per pax with free flow of TWG teas and white, red or rosé wine, RM278 per pax with free flow of TWG tea and white, red or sparkling wine 

TWG Tea Salon | Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and The Gardens Mall | Call +6012 262 2528  

Frangipaani, The Republik Bukit Damansara

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Bask in the post-colonial grandeur of Frangipaani's elegant interiors while you enjoy its newly introduced Indian hi tea menu, available from September 1, 2022 onwards. Those who prefer more customisability in their afternoon tea will appreciate that Frangipaani's teatime menu isn't fixed to a set, so diners can add or exclude any of the items listed on the main menu which includes:

  • Vegetarian samosas: RM22
  • Pani puri (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) or sev puri: RM26
  • Goan lamb cutlets: RM38
  • Bombay batata vada pav: RM24
  • Onion bhaji: RM15
  • Chicken tikka or chatpata paneer pizza (stuffed cheese naan base): RM40
  • Bun maska pav: RM15
  • Madras filter coffee: RM24 for a small pot and RM40 for a big pot
  • Masala chai: RM24 for a small pot and RM40 for a big pot       

Sate your sweet-tooth cravings with sliced cakes from Tao Bakes Cakes in flavours of rose lemon pistachio, rum and raisin or flourless Valrhona cake served with a rum shot and berries compote. Finish it off with a delicious cocktail or a hot cup of ginger-infused masala chai.       

Availability: Daily from 3pm – 6pm
Price: Varies according to à la carte items selected  

Frangipaani KL | Lot M.03, The Republik, 1, Jalan Media Setia 1, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur | Call +603 2011 0030

Lisette's Café & Bakery

Indulge in a classic high tea spread at Lisette's Café & Bakery. The Tea for Two set includes cucumber and coronation chicken sandwiches, fresh scones, samosas with chilli chutney and an assortment of tasty mini cakes served with coffee or tea.  

Availability: Daily from 2.30pm – 5pm
Price: RM72 per set for two

Lisette's Café & Bakery | Bangsar and Empire Shopping Gallery, Subang | WhatsApp +6016 767 0122 for Bangsar and +6018 276 8284 for Empire Shopping Gallery, Subang 

Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel

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The Sheraton PJ Hotel’s Degustation Afternoon Tea consists of three courses, starting with savoury, consisting of green tea-cured Norwegian salmon served with a mango salsa, a pan-fried Hokkaido scallop with Cajun seasoning and jasmine pineapple jam and a fresh oyster with picked cucumbers, ginger gel and basil oil.

The sweet course is next featuring a lavender éclair, osmanthus and melon petit gateau and more delicious delights crafted by Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel’s award-winning executive pastry chef Shunmugasundaram Balakrishnan. Finally, diners can enjoy a fluffy Japanese soufflé pancake that’s whipped up fresh at the live station and served with a mango and passionfruit compote and nitrogen ice-cream. The Degustation Afternoon Tea is served with a selection of premium tea or coffee.

Availability: Weekends from 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Price: RM188nett for two

Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel | Jalan Utara C, Petaling Jaya | Call or WhatsApp +6017 228 6098 or email dining.spj@sheraton.com

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

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Enjoy the delicious flavours of the Peranakan Affair Afternoon Tea at Lady Yi’s Tea House, complete with such classic Nyonya delicacies as onde-onde, pulut hitam, kuih bahulu as well as chili prawn pie tees, braised tamarind duck in Chinese pancakes and otak-otak sandwiches.

Wash the nosh down with the deliciously fragrant Lady Yi's Signature 11 Treasures tea. 

 

Availability: Daily from 2pm – 6pm
Price: RM98 per set (RM128 for takeaway or delivery)

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown | 2, Jalan Balai Polis, Kuala Lumpur | Call or WhatsApp +6012-507 3327 for reservations

Beast by BIG

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Fancy unagi and tamago taco wraps for tea? Beast by BIG’s lips-smacking BeauTea Parlour high tea set is the perfect thing for those looking to spice up their afternoon tea routine.

The BeauTea set includes unconventional delights like fresh fig waffles with honey, Ebi fry and Kanikama salad baos, Miso petit gateau and more, inclusive of two pots of coffee or tea. The set is available for dine-in, takeaway or delivery

Availability: Daily from 12pm – 5pm
Price: RM128 for two

Beast by Big | Lot 6-A & 6-1A, First Floor, Jalan Batai, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur | Call or WhatsApp +6010 2659 539

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