25 High Tea In Penang Spots +Prices + Pics! [2024]

Fancy for a high tea in Penang?

You may not know this, but Penang is filled with high tea places to get your sweet tooth fix, while calming your mind over sips of tea.

I LOVE a good high tea; all the food options make my eyes go wide with excitement. So, I was over the moon to discover one of my favorite cities in Malaysia, Penang, has plenty of high tea options!

Whether you are a trendy gourmet or in search for new aesthetic places to indulge yourself with classy hi tea Penang experience- I got you covered!

So, here is the best 25 best high tea in Penang experience that worth to try!You will absolutely want to hang out with your friends there.

25 Best High Tea in Penang Spots 2024:

1. Guest Lounge, Macalister Mansi on

2. Palm Court, Eastern and Oriental Hotel

3. Planters Lounge, Eastern and Oriental Hotel

4. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

5. David Brown’s Restaurant and Tea Terrace

6. Taste Café, G Hotel Gurney

7. Suffolk House Restaurant

8. Jen, Shangri-la Hotel

9. Teels Heritage Café

10. Komichi Tea House

11. Orinea Sky Dining and Bar, Farquhar Mansion

12. The Glasshouse, Prestige Hotel

13. Gravity, G Hotel Kelawai

14. Platform 9 ¾ Fine Dining and Cellar

15. Sri Tanjung Café and Tea Room, Royale Chulan Hotel

16. Top View Tea Lounge and Event Space

17. Yuè Penang

18. Auction Rooms Café, Kimberley Hotel

19. Ferringhi Coffee Garden

20. Nyonya Palazzo

21. Winter Warmers Coffee and Tea House

22. Elementos Tapas and Lounge, Hompton Beach Hotel

23. Satellite Restaurant and Bar, Lexis Suites

24. Victoria Garden Tea Room & Cafe

25. Crumble & Cream- Iconic Hotel

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1. Guest Lounge, Macalister Mansion

Fancy having a tasty and relish the best high tea Penang experience in a dashing 100-year-old refurbished white colonial-style manor?

This boutique hotel is renamed after Sir Norman Macalister, Penang’s first British Governor from the year 1808 to 1810.

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Macalister Mansion launched a new unique high tea experience unlike any other high tea in Penang.

This exquisite fine art tea time experience includes a show stopper where in-house chefs carefully crafts each delectable delight in front of you.

The menu is inspired by British history and the tea-trade in Penang, creating a fusion between the vibrant Penang culture and its British colonial influence.

Tea O’Clock package is MYR 118 (USD 25) per person including a choice of TWG tea or mocktail:

Sundried Tomato Scones with Grissini Sticks
Truffle Egg Tartlet with Garden, Herbs & Gaviaroli Tartlet
Cherry Duck Brioche Royale served with Smoked Yolk
Vadouvan Velvet Veloute with Mud Crab & Caviar
Milk Pudding with Orange Compote
Cameron Strawberry Tartlet
Fromage Blanc Mousse with Champagne Apple
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mille Feuille
Yuzu Basil Meringue Lollipop
TWG tea or Mocktail

Additional MYR 50 (USD 11) charge for cocktail

Available day and time:

Tuesday to Sunday: 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Address:

The Cellar Macalister Mansion, 228, Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

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2. Palm Court, Eastern and Oriental Hotel

Palm Court at Eastern and Oriental (E&O) Hotel is formerly known as 1885. It is located at the lobby hotel, on the Heritage Wing.

Immerse yourself in absolute elegance English high tea Penang 2023 Experience while overlooking the beautiful garden outside the Palm Court.

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Palm Court E&O high tea 2023 price per person is MYR 88.00 (USD 20.08) but if you can also opt for addition add on:

With a glass of Taittinger champagne- MYR 168.00 (USD 38.37)
Free flow of Taittinger champagne- MYR 388.00 (USD 88.54)

Palm Court afternoon set menu:

Red velvet cakes,
Smoked salmon tartare sandwich with pickle and dill,
Raisin and plain scones served together with pineapple jam, strawberry jam, and clotted cream,
Truffle scented egg on a poppy seed butter bun,
Crabmeat slaw sandwich,
Chocolate passion cake,
Organic spinach quiche, and
Chicken ragout.

Available day and time:

Daily: 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Address:

Palm Court, Eastern and Oriental Hotel, 10, Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)4-222 2000
Palm Court reservation form
E-mail: fbcentral.resv@eohotels.com

3. Planters Lounge, Eastern and Oriental Hotel

In 1885, the world-famous hoteliers, the Sarkies brothers, established the Eastern and Oriental Hotel.

Besides Palm Court, you can also indulge in one of the best hi tea Penang 2023 at the Planters Lounge.

Book your stay at Eastern and Oriental Hotel Penang here!

Planters Lounge is located on the 6^th floor of the Victory Annex. The view from Planters Lounge is magnificent, overlooking Malacca straits, which connects the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) with South China (Pacific Ocean).

E&O Penang high tea Planters Lounge set price is MYR 76.00 (USD 17.37).

Planters Lounge afternoon tea set menu:

Truffle scented egg on a poppy seed butter bun,
Raisin and plain scones, served with pineapple jam, strawberry jam, and clotted cream,
Smoked salmon tartare wholemeal sandwich,
Corn fed chicken ragout,
Crabmeat slaw wholemeal sandwich,
Organic spinach quiche,
Cream cheese Pullman sandwich with cucumber and dill,
Marinated tuna flake wholemeal sandwich,
Fruit tartlet,
Opera cakes,
Millefeuille,
Red velvet cake, and
Fruit cake.

Available day and time:

Daily: 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm

Address:

Planters Lounge, Eastern and Oriental Hotel, 10, Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)4-222 2000

E-mail: luxury@eohotels.com

4. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

Also known as the Blue Mansion, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites and has recently won the 2021 Global Luxury Heritage Hotel category by World Luxury Hotel Awards.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion had been featured on BBC and Reuters on 2 September 2011 and 24 September 2007.

According to Reuters, this boutique hotel mansion was restored in 1999 in its indigo blue original façade color.

The Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh blockbuster movie ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ featured this historic building in its mahjong scenes.

To complete the Blue Mansion experience, their hi tea buffet Penang is a must! The price for the afternoon tea set is MYR 88.00 (USD 17) for 2 people.

The desserts differ from time to time:

Mango Lime Tartlets
72% Chocolate Sables
Double Cheese Smoked Chicken Ham Sandwiches
Truffle Salted Egg Mayo Sandwiches
Mushroom Tarlets
Matcha Latte Swiss Rolls
Classic Scones
Tea or Coffee

Available day and time:

Daily: 2.00 pm to 5.30 pm

Address:

Courtyard, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, 14, Lebuh Leith, George Town, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +604-262 0006

E-mail: reservations@cheongfatttzemansion.com

5. David Brown’s Restaurant and Tea Terrace, Penang Hill

This restaurant is named after a Scottish philanthropist, David Brown, during British colonial time.

The afternoon tea menu at David Brown’s Restaurant and Tea Terrace includes an afternoon tea set, Le Petit Four, Devonshire cream tea, English scones, quesadillas, and pizzas.

The afternoon high tea set is MYR 118 (USD 25) for 2 people. This set comprises canapes, assorted mini pastries, 2 scones, sandwiches, fruits, butter, clotted cream, preserved strawberry, and a tea selection.

Le Petit Four is MYR 48.00 (USD 10). It comes with assorted mini pastries, and a tea selection.

Devonshire cream tea is MYR 35 (USD 7.40). It consists of 2 scones, preserved strawberries, clotted cream, butter, and a tea selection.

Available day and time:

Daily: 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Address:

David Brown’s Restaurant and Tea Terrace, Strawberry Hill, Penang Hill, Bukit Bendera, 11300 Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)4-828 8337

6. Café 168, G Hotel Gurney

G Hotel Gurney won the Agoda Customer Review award in 2021 and was acknowledged as TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice award winner in 2021.

Café 168 G’s signature high tea sets is MYR 90.00 (USD 19) net per set for 2 people.

Signature afternoon tea set for dine-in:

Chicken meatloaf with sliced cucumber and cream cheese,
Chicken and mushroom puffs,
English scones with butter and jam,
Chocolate brownies,
Vanilla muffins,
American cheesecake,
Lemon tartlets,
Pineapple and cherry tomato in vol au vent,
Egg mayonnaise and cheddar cheese slider,
Mini fruit tartlets,
Sardine mini croissant with tabasco and torch ginger flower,
Salmon gravlax with sour cream, and
Ronnefeldt tea.

Available day and time:

Daily: 9.30 am to 7.30 pm (Dine-in, takeaway, and delivery)

Address:

Café 168, G Hotel Gurney, 168A, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)4-238 0000 or +(60)4-238 0209 or +(60)16-276 2188

7. Suffolk House Restaurant

Suffolk House Restaurant was built in the early 1800s and was the residence for British governors. This historic place set the perfect setting for a afternoon tea Penang experience.

This Anglo-Indian garden house was awarded the 2008 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Culture Heritage Conservation Distinction.

You can expect nothing but perfection as the Suffolk House Restaurant is renowned for its culinary and service merits enable it to be recognized as one of Tatler’s best restaurants.

Penang afternoon tea at Suffolk House Restaurant for 2 people is MYR 120.00 (USD 25).

Afternoon tea set menu:

Chicken and mushroom pie,
English scones with butter, homemade preserves, and clotted cream,
Cucumber and smoked salmon finger sandwiches,
Beetroot tart,
2 assorted cakes and cakes,
Tea of your choice.

The top high tea Penang is at Suffolk House Restaurant. Through Table app, you can reserve MYR 50.99 (USD 11.42) deposit per reservation for Champagne afternoon tea for couples.

This MYR 388.00 (USD 88.62) package is available daily.

The Champagne afternoon tea package includes:

1 mini bottle of Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne, and
Special romantic table decoration.

Available day and time:

Daily: 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Address:

Suffolk House Restaurant, 250, Jalan Air Itam, 10460 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)4-228 3930

Suffolk House Restaurant reservation form

8. Jen, Shangri-la Hotel

Visiting George Town without indulging yourself with an afternoon teatime Penang with Mix-Amazed set served at Jen Lobby Lounge, Shangri-la Hotel is amiss.

Mix-Amazed afternoon tea sets:

Set 1: MYR 95.00 (USD 21.70) for 20 sweets and savory desserts and pastries:

Wrapped Peking duck,
Otak-otak Maki roll,
Penang hill chocolate cup,
Kuih keria salted caramel and boba palm sugar,
Rainbow feuille mille crepe,
Cha cha cake porridge,
Pandan choux pastry with red bean paste,
Crispy baby octopus cigar,
Mini chicken satay burger with charcoal bun, and
Durian macaron sandwich.

Set 2: MYR 64.00 (USD 14.62) for 14 sweets and savory desserts and pastries:

Pandan choux pastry with red bean paste,
Mini chicken satay burger with charcoal bun,
Rainbow feuille mille crepe,
Wrapped Peking duck,
Crispy baby octopus cigar,
Penang hill chocolate cup, and
ha Cha cake porridge.

Available day and time:

Daily: 12.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Address:

Jen, Shangri-la Hotel, Magazine Road, 11900 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

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E-mail: fb.hjp@hoteljen.com

9. Teels Heritage Café

Teels Heritage Café high tea set is spread out like a high tea buffet in Penang.

For 1 person, the set is only MYR 38.00 (USD 8.68) and MYR 70.00 (USD 15.99) for 2 people.

The high tea set:

Macarons,
Assorted cakes,
Scones,
Ghee Hiang’s signature almond cookies,
Mini tarts,
Brownies,
Baked tau sar pneah*,
Phong pneah*,
Beh teh saw, and
Hneoh pneah.

The Hi-Tea Premium Selections at Teels Heritage Café truly resembles a high tea buffet in Penang:

Concubine Premium Platter: MYR 78.80 (USD 18.00),
Duchess Premium Platter: MYR 98.80 (USD 22.57), and
Queens Supreme Banquet Platter: MYR 138.80 (USD 31.70).

Available day and time:

Daily: 2.00 pm to 5.30 pm

Address:

Teels Heritage Café, 144-G & H, Burmah Road, 10050 Penang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)17-237 3144 or +(60)10-766 9129

10. Komichi Tea House

Komichi Tea House is a vegan/vegetarian-friendly Japanese tea house. It was featured on Astro TV station, channel 307, on 2 April 2022, at 10.00 pm.

This is the go-to place is you want to have a casual tea time in Penang!

They pride for serving the best tea in Penang and you can judge for yourself from the tea menu:

Ceremonial grade Matcha tea: MYR 16.00 (USD 3.65),
Limau Wakocha tea: MYR 10.00 (USD 2.28),
Matcha latte (hot/cold): MYR 14.00 (USD 3.19),
Hojicha latte (hot/cold): MYR 14.00 (USD 3.19),
Lychee Wakocha tea: MYR 12.00 (USD 2.74),
Matcha passion tea (Passionfruit kefir and ceremonial grade Matcha): MYR 20.00 (USD 4.56),
Hojicha tea (Iced): MYR 10.00 (USD 2.28),
Green tea (Ice): MYR 10.00 (USD 2.28),
Pot tea for 2 people (Hojicha, Kukicha, and Genmaicha): MYR 18.00 (USD 4.11), and
Gyokuro special pot tea for 2 people: MYR 22.00 (USD 5.02), and
Fukamushicha special pot tea for 2 people: MYR 19.00 (USD 4.34).

Pair your tea with any of their sweet delicacies is a must:

Matcha Swiss rolls: MYR 12.00 (USD 2.74),
Yuzu Matcha Swiss rolls: MYR 12.00 (USD 2.74),
Hojicha Swiss rolls: MYR 12.00 (USD 2.74),
Matcha burnt cheesecake: MYR 18.00 (USD 4.11),
Kinako Dango: MYR 10.00 (USD 2.28),
Black sesame Swiss rolls: MYR 12.00 (USD ),
Matcha purple sweet potato Swiss rolls: MYR 12.00 (USD ),
Rum raisin burnt cheesecake: MYR 23.00 (USD 5.25),
Hojicha burnt cheesecake: MYR 18.00 (USD 4.11), and
Matcha butter cookies: MYR 20.00 (USD 4.56) per bottle.

Available day and time:

Daily (Except Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday): 11.00 am to 5.00 pm

Address:

Komichi Tea House, 20, Lorong Toh Aka, 10100 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)12-478 8852

E-mail: komichiteahouse@gmail.com

11. Orinea Sky Dining and Bar, Farquhar Mansion

Located on the 18^th floor of the Sunshine Gurney building, The Orinea overlooks the scenic seaside view and a part of Tanjung Tokong high rise residential area.

Orinea Sky Dining and Bar, by Farquhar Mansion, won the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2021 award.

Reservation must be made a minimum of one day earlier.

Their latest hi-tea buffet promotion Penang delectable- Grand High Tea menu MYR 68.00 (USD 15.53) includes the following:

Choux pastry with cream, topped with duck confit,
Seafood kataifi roll with dill and mayonnaise,
Valrhona chocolate mousse with coffee and cherry fudge cake,
Matcha opera with joconde, Matcha cream, and chocolate ganache,
Cream cheese log topped with coconut praline,
Lemon tart with mango and passionfruit compote,
Fungi pastry puff with Hollandaise sauce and mushroom ragout,
Almond chocolate hill with Sable cookie, caramel mousse, and charcoal cream, and
Mini seafood patty burger with fries and cheese.

If you would like a glass of champagne, you have to add on MYR 42.00 (USD 9.59).

Available day and time:

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm

Address:

Orinea Sky Dining and Bar, Farquhar Mansion, 68-18-1, Sunrise Gurney, Gurney Drive, 10250 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)19-528 8933

12. The Glasshouse, Prestige Hotel

The Glasshouse at the Prestige Hotel is one of the best high tea Penang has to offer!

Indulge in your choice of TWF tea or coffee while savor in 3-tier platter of bake goods and pastries.

Here is what included for their Afternoon Affair high tea set for 2 pax (MYR 78.00 (USD 17.12):

Free-range quail egg sandwich,
Roasted chicken with pesto,
Honeycomb sponge gateau,
Spicy chili shrimps,
Smoked salmon and cucumber served with cream cheese,
Tiramisu crunch,
English scones with clotted cream and jam,
Macarons, and
Chocolate choux pastry.

Place your order from The Glasshouse, Prestige Hotel here!

Available day and time:

Daily: 3.00 am to 6.00 pm

Address:

The Glasshouse, Prestige Hotel, 8, Gat Lebuh Gereja, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)4-217 5888

E-mail: enquiry@theprestige.com.my

13. Gravity, G Hotel Kelawai

Formerly known as 2 PM Lounge, Gravity is a rooftop bar, located on level 24 of G Hotel.

G Hotel Kelawai was awarded The Bizz Business Excellence award by the World Confederation of Business (WORLDCOB) for the second time on 7 September 2021.

In 2021, G Hotel Kelawai was awarded the Expert Choice award by TripExpert and the reputation hold till today as one of the best places to experience hi tea Penang 2023.

The MYR 70.00 (USD 15.98) afternoon tea set:

Salmon vol au vents,
Mini croissants with tuna mayonnaise,
Fruit scones with jam and butter,
Chicken meatloaf brown toasts,
Almond shortcake,
Lemon tartlets,
Bolognese puffs,
Peanut butter cake,
Longan fruit tarts, and
Strawberry shortcake.

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Available day and time:

Daily: 12.00 pm to 12.00 am

Address:

Gravity, G Hotel Kelawai, 2, Persiaran Maktab, 10250 Penang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)4-238 0209 or +(60)4-238 0000

Gravity, G Hotel Kelawai reservation form

14. Platform 9 ¾ Fine Dining and Cellar

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The Harry Potter Quidditch game inspired high tea delicacies costs MYR 48.00 (USD 10.96) and includes:

Quail egg with salmon mousse,
Duck rillette with apple slaw,
Potato blinis sandwich with ham and cheese,
Scone with sour cream and homemade berries jam,
Lemon meringue,
Chocolate mousse with mixed berry,
Portobello mushroom with tart,
Chocolate au pain,
Cheesecake with chocolate pearl, and
Macarons.

Available day and time:

Daily (Except Tuesday): 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Address:

Platform 9 ¾ Fine Dining and Cellar, 61, Jalan Magazine, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)12-611 7028

15. Sri Tanjung Café and Tea Room, Royale Chulan Hotel

Sri Tanjung Café is located on the ground floor of the Boustead building.

The MYR 60.00 (USD 13.69) afternoon tea set for 2 people at Tea Room:

Smoked salmon sandwiches,
Chocolate truffles,
Opera cakes,
Peanut biscotti,
Banana cakes,
Bagel sandwiches,
Macarons,
Cheese sandwiches with cucumber,
Red velvet cakes with cream cheese,
Croissants with ham and cheese,
Tartlets, and
Scones with clotted cream and jam.

High tea buffet Penang is best eaten at Sri Tanjung Café every Sunday and on special occasions.

The high tea buffet is MYR 62.00 (USD 14.14) per adult, and MYR 32.00 (USD 7.30) per senior citizen or child. Hotel guests can enjoy a 20% discount.

Available day and time:

Monday to Sunday: 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm (Afternoon tea for 2 people at Tea Room)

Sunday: 12.30 pm to 4.00 pm (High tea buffet at Sri Tanjung Café)

Address:

Sri Tanjung Café and Tea Room, Royale Chulan Hotel, No. 1 and 2, Pengkalan Weld, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)4-259 8888

E-mail: enquiry.rcp@royalechulan.com

16. Top View Tea Lounge and Event Space

Top View Tea Lounge and Event Space was formerly known as 59 Sixty Dining Room and Bar.

You can reach the lounge on the 59^th floor of the KOMTAR building whereas the Top View Restaurant and Lounge is located on the 68^th floor of the same building.

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Afternoon Tea Canape Platter for 2 people inclusive of 2 drinks is MYR 168.00 (USD 38.33) net:

Ham, egg, and cheese sandwiches,
Red velvet cakes,
Matcha layer cake,
Pastry puffs,
Scones served with jam and clotted cream,
Lychee and peach tarts, and
Samosa.

After satisfying your tummy with the buffet high tea in Penang, you may indulge yourselves and your families in several attractions:

Available day and time:

Daily: 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Address:

Top View Tea Lounge and Event Space, 1, Jalan Penang, 10000 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)4-375 9800

WhatsApp

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17. Yuè Penang

Yuè Penang is a contemporary Chinese modern restaurant in Georgetown and hands-down, they serve the best afternoon tea in Penang that is worth every penny!

The high-tea set consists of 9 delightful work-of-art bites with a choice of coffee or tea and it only costs MYR68 (USD 14)– what a steal!

Here are what’s included in the set high tea menu:

Char Siu Buns
Foie Gras Chous
Mui Choy Dumplings
Lotus Cake
Stone Lion
Osmanthus elly
Red Velvet Cheesecake
Rouge Strawberry
Tea of choice

To enjoy this elegant yet affordable hi tea in Penang, you must make a reservation and pay a deposit of RM50 (USD 10) for booking- which will be deducted from your bill later.

Available day and time: Wed – Mon, 3pm – 5pm

Address: 93, Jalan Irving, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Reservation: Website

18. Auction Rooms Café, Kimberley Hotel

Auction Rooms Café at Kimberley Hotels holds exclusive auctions of antique items once every month.

Pandora Box MYR 128.00 (USD 29.20) Savories set:

Salmon tartar in baguette,
Skagenrora in baguette,
Chicken pie,
Anchovies sambal bread,
Scones with raspberry jam and clotted cream, and
Bird nest.

Pandora Box MYR 128.00 Sweet Treats set:

Banana cake slice,
Chocolate brownies,
Blueberry cheese tart,
Gingerbread,
Watermelon gazpacho, and
Bird nest.

Available day and time:

Daily: 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Address:

Auction Rooms Café, Kimberley Hotel, 38a, Jalan Sungai Ujong, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)4-261 8529

19. Ferringhi Coffee Garden

Non-vegan-friendly Ferringhi Coffee Garden is an ideal place for peace of mind or shall I say, ‘Preece of Mind’, an audio podcast channel by Aisha Preece’s talented interior designer-sister, Sarbira Preece? Tune into her podcast to listen more.

If you are looking for the best high tea at Batu Ferringhi Penang, this is where is at!

Ferringhi Coffee Garden is open only for breakfast, lunch, and high tea. The Ferringhi Restaurant next to it is open only for dinner.

The MYR 72.80 (USD 16.61) delightful high tea set:

Banana and lemon meringue cupcakes,
French butter scones,
Chocolate and rye cookies,
Mini chicken pie,
Salmon mayonnaise sourdough sandwich, and
Mini chicken burger.

Available day and time:

Daily: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm

Address:

Ferringhi Coffee Garden, 34-A/B/C, Jalan Batu Ferringhi, 11000 Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)4-881 1193 or +(60)16-415 8835

20. Nyonya Palazzo

Nyonya Palazzo is a Nyonya and Baba traditional sweet and savory dessert and Western dessert café.

If you are clueless of which high tea to go for and searching for ‘high tea near me in George Town’, this would be the place I highly recommend to try- it’s both affordable & authentic!

The MYR 29.90 (USD 6.81) Baba Nyonya High Tea set:

Steamed tapioca dessert,
Inti steamed glutinous rice,
Seri muka dessert,
Pandan egg custard,
Tai tai steamed glutinous rice, and
Yam dessert.

Here at Nyonya Palazzo, you can indulge in their Royale Tiffin High Tea sets in bamboo tiffin.

The MYR 48.80 (USD 11.12) single layer Royale Tiffin High Tea set:

4 pieces of assorted Nyonya dessert,
3 pieces of cream puffs, and
Rattan tiffin.

The MYR 98.80 (USD 22.52) double layer Royale Tiffin High Tea set:

3 pieces of Cai Tao dessert (Radish cake),
6 pieces of assorted Nyonya dessert,
2 pieces of Miku (Red tortoise bun),
Net or web-like crepe with chicken curry, and
Rattan tiffin.

Available date and time:

Daily (Except Thursday): 10.00 am to 6.30 pm

Address:

Nyonya Palazzo, 29, Church Street, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)17-222 6178

21. Winter Warmers Coffee and Tea House

For people who love sipping tea in rare beautiful potteries with various designs, this is the right place for you to enjoy your afternoon tea in Penang.

The MYR 22.90 (USD 5.22) Cream Tea comes with 2 scones, jam, and either black tea or green tea. The MYR 81.90 (USD 18.68) Afternoon Tea comes with sweet and savory desserts and pastries and 2 pots of either black tea or green tea.

Available day and time:

Daily: 12.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Address:

G Hotel Outlet: Winter Warmers Coffee and Tea House, Lot G-3A, G Hotel Gurney, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

G Hotel Outlet Telephone: +(60)4-291 9848

22. Elementos Tapas and Lounge, Hompton Beach Hotel

Elementos Tapas and Lounge in Hompton Beach Hotel serves among the best Penang afternoon tea D’Seven Seas for tea lovers to enjoy sipping their teas with the view of the azure blue beach.

The MYR 90.00 (USD 20.54) hearty high tea set:

Prawn cocktail salsa,
Chicken karage sandwiches,
Kani mayonnaise on waffle bed,
Fish sandwich rolls,
Macaron with palm sugar,
Creme brulee tart,
Mango panna cotta, and
Hazelnut chocolate cake.

Available day and time:

Daily: 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Address:

Elementos Tapas and Lounge, Hompton Beach Hotel, No. 533. Jalan C.M. Hashim, Tanjung Tokong, 11200 Penang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

Telephone: +(60)4-373 3233

23. Satellite Restaurant and Bar, Lexis Suites

Satellite Restaurant and Bar is located on the 25^th floor of Lexis Suites Penang, with an aerial view of Teluk Kumbar.

The MYR 58.00 (USD 13.24) various menu sets with mix of fusion cuisine- from chicken satay sandwich, tuna croissant, potato curry puffs, chicken lemongrass skewers, lychee cake and more!

Available day and time:

Daily: 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm

Special occasions: 11.00 am to 6.00 pm

Address:

Satellite Restaurant and Bar, Lexis Suites, 28, Jalan Teluk Kumbar, 11920 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

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Reservation:

E-mail: reservations@lexissuitespenang.com

24. Victoria Garden Tea Room & Cafe

If you are looking for a classic English tea time Penang experience, head to the charming café of Victorian Garden located in Georgetown.

As you step into the café, the interior screams coziness with the decorated wallpaper and English country furniture- setting the perfect ambiance to enjoy a delightful tea time.

hi tea penang 2023 — Photo credit: Victorian Garden Facebook

The high-tea set comes with a variety of cakes, scones, fruit tarts and triangle sandwiches- because what is an English high tea without them right?

You can enjoy the English high-tea set at an affordable price of only MYR 42.80 (USD 8.9) for two!

Available day and time: Tues – Sun, 12pm – 9:30pm

Address: 33, Jalan Irrawady, 10050 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Reservation: +6042269128

25. Crumbles & Cream- Iconic Hotel

Crumbles & Cream is a charming Instagram-worthy pink cafe at the Iconic Hotel in Penang that is perfect for a delicious meal or to celebrate a memorable moment with a high tea session!

There is always a reason to return to Crumble & Cream again as they thoughtfully curated a fun and delightful high tea menu to suit various seasons and special occasions.

The current high tea set at Crumble & Cream is the Zen Garden theme, which includes a large variety of bite selections- almost like a mini hi tea buffet in Penang that will fill you up!.

The Zen Garden high tea set costs MYR 108 (USD 22) per set, including fresh flowers and coffee or tea of your choice.

Available day and time: Daily, 12pm – 7pm

Address: Iconic Hotel Penang, 71, Jln Icon City, Bukit Tengah, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia

Reservation: +60 4505 9988

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Important Unique Tips

You must dress according to the venue dress code. For instance, the hotels require you to dress smart casual, and no flips flop.
Scones must be broken apart first. Then, clotted cream must be spread on top of the scones before the jam is applied. However, Cornish tradition is vice versa.
Keep your pinky finger down while holding a teacup.

All Ready and Excited to Have a High Tea in Penang?

Are you drooling over the best hi tea in Penang? Which place do you have in mind to visit during the weekend?

We hope that you find this guide helpful. Just ensure that you keep in mind all the important tips we have listed before you embark on your trips to these lovely high tea places in Penang.

Let us know in the comments below if you have been to any of these high tea places in Penang or are planning to go to one!

And if you know of any more high tea places in Penang that are still under operation that we could add to the list, feel free to tell us. We would love to hear more from you.

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