Afternoon Tea Around Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

There’s nothing like a day out with the girls sipping tea and munching on finger food. This English tradition is found aplenty around the city. Here’s The Yum List’s picks of where to find:

The Best Afternoon Teas in Kuala Lumpur

Miss Ellie Tea House – Hands down the best scones in Kuala Lumpur and the most charming homey atmosphere.

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Miss Ellie Tea House

The Tea Lounge, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur – A truly Colonial atmosphere with service and ambience to match.

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The Tea Lounge, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

The Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur – An elegant occasion and the only place in town to have a live harpist.

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Lobby Lounge, The Ritz Carlton

One Six Five, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur – Contemporary setting with luxurious creations such as lobster bagels and wagyu sliders.

One Six Five, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

Bistro 160, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur – The genius creation of Chocolate Afternoon Tea and ‘must order’ Espresso Martinis.

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Bistro 160, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur, Chocolate Afternoon Tea

Lobby Lounge, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur – A well established tradition in the city with gorgeous garden views.

Lobby Lounge, Shangri-La

Harrods, KLCC – The original. Very good scones.

The best scones in the city can be found at Harrods KLCC – complete with clotted cream flown in from Devonshire and Harrods own fruit preserves

The Drawing Room at Carcosa Seri Negara – Seriously, can there be a more luxurious setting?

Tea Service at Carcosa Seri Negara

Nosh, Bangsar – extreme attention to detail – you might not meet a fussier chef when it comes to choosing quality ingredients. More affordable than every big hotel in the city too!

Afternoon Tea Set at Nosh

Where are you favourite spots to indulge in tea and pastries?

5 Comments

suituapui
April 1, 2013 at 11:48 pm · Reply

Ya…they all look so good. Love the more English-y ones.
Charmaine Pua Li Ping
April 2, 2013 at 4:37 am · Reply

So far, I've only tried Ritz Carlton's and I love it! =D
Sean
April 2, 2013 at 7:53 am · Reply

oooh, must i choose only one? i want them all! the thought of enjoying lobster bagels, chocolate macarons & buttery scones all in one leisurely afternoon is a soothing balm for my stressed-out soul, heheh 😀
Waverly Charlotte
April 2, 2013 at 10:25 am · Reply

Thank you for the compilation, Yum List! It will serve as a good guide when I'm in the mood for high tea. =D

Any high tea with scones and chocolate will definitely win me over.
Ms.Cloey
July 14, 2013 at 5:08 am · Reply

I like you which your interested, looking for English Hi -tea and wanna try Carcosa. Nice!