Thirty8

Be ready to soar high and be sugar high at Thirty8 at the Grand Hyatt KL
At RM 103 for their «high on sugar» afternoon tea (Friday, Saturday and selected Public Holidays) or RM 80 for the «elegant afternoon tea» (Monday to Thursdays), it comes to no surprise, that the afternoon tea at the Grand Hyatt KL would trigger a question of sensibility. I mean is it worth it? The answer to that is yes to those who enjoy artisanal desserts, 7 choices of teas, plus a wide variety of coffee, and for those whom appreciates breathtaking views, indulge in the panoramic view of the city of Kuala Lumpur 38 floors high.
The high on sugar afternoon tea is an open buffet that starts at 3pm and ends at 5.30 pm (which means you can have as much as you want), and they weren’t kidding when they used the word «high» on sugar, because it’s definitely a sugar overload: which includes cakes, scones, hand made chocolates, nitrogen ice cream, sandwiches, macaroons, cookies and so much more. The buffet also includes 7 varieties of artisanal loose leaf tea blends, 7 varieties of coffee styles, and a selection of hot asian tidbits (on your request)
The variety of cakes and dessert includes: cheesecakes, chocolate torte, blueberry tart, Victoria sandwich, hazelnut eclairs, gastronomic cupcakes and so much more. Additionally there are 2 varieties of scones: plain and raisin, served with clotted cream and two varieties of fresh preserve. The sugar high journey continues with 3 varieties of ice cream, prepared on the spot by their chef using liquid nitrogen.
I do appreciate the 7 choices of tea, with my favorite being the rose petal tea, its very aromatic, relaxing and fragrant. Also with the high on sugar is the wide choices of lattes, cappuccino and etc. However the coffee is made by a machine, so don’t expect a latte art. Also their dim sum seem frozen and not made fresh, quite disappointing for a 5 star hotel.
The elegant afternoon tea on weekdays is a little different, it’s not a buffet, instead it’s the customary three tier platter of dessert, sandwiched and scones. The choices maybe more limited for this option.
Their service is impeccable, fast and very friendly. Not once was my water glass left empty. Almost everything for the buffet is self service, however anyone could still request to be served if needed.
Seating is first come first serve, therefore for those who want to be seated as close to the window and enjoy the closer view by the bay windows, come early, or try to call ahead. But don’t fret if you cant come early every seat for the tea, has a gorgeous view of the KL skyline. Choice of seats includes tables and chairs or booth seats.
The afternoon tea at Thirty8 may disappoint those who expect a traditional royal english tea, complete with the quaint cups, the butler like service and the elegant décor of an english castle or colonial ranch; think Downton Abby. Because the décor and tableware here is very modern, and the food selection offers some traditional english food, with added french favorites and even asian tidbits.
The grand hyatt has its own parking garage in the basement 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM: First hour MYR 15.00, Subsequent hours: MYR 5.00, 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM: MYR 15.00 flat rate. They also have valet, MYR 25.00 plus parking fee.
There are some room for improvements: firstly the dimsum tasted like it was cooked from frozen, I would have appreciated a freshly made gourmet dim sum., if that is not possible, maybe fresh spring rolls or egg rolls or fritters could be a replacement. Secondly, the coffee served was not gourmet, I wish they had an in house barista who made gourmet cup of latte and etc. Finally the cups used is too big for the tea, I wish they used an 8oz cups for an english tea setting.

Recently dined here with my wife. Pretty good view
Pretty good value. The price was a little high for what you get.
We did the high tea. Plenty of sweet dishes to pick through.
Some sandwiches to try too, but not a good selection at all.
The sweets were plentiful and delicious, but there’s only so much that you can eat.
The view of the twin towers during the day was good, not great.
I really think it would be best to visit this restaurant at night to take in the view of the magnificent towers near by.

I was a little disappointed with this place. With a location right across from the petronas towers, you know most people that done here are there for the view. Still, thirty8 could’ve put a lot more effort into the food. They serve a decent mix of Western and Asian food, with meat, seafood and vegetarian choices, making it a good option for almost everyone.
We ordered a couple rolls of sushi as an appetizer, one California roll and a veggie roll. Both were pretty bland, and consisted of more rice than filling. For our main course we got the lamb and the chicken. The lamb was cooked well and came with ‘chimichuri sauce.’ I say ‘chimichuri sauce’ because it mostly parsley and some tomato in a pool of olive oil – it was not good. The chicken was a little dry, and to make things worse only came with a half a lemon – no spice, and no flavor.
I would say this is a nice place to get a drink or desert while you enjoy the view, but there are plenty of other hotels and bars that offer the same – Sky bar, Marini’s or Heli Lounge. There isn’t much that sets thirty8 apart.

I just like coming here for the view, all i can say that it is just stunning. Kuala Lumpur is indeed beautiful i wish there was more places with an amazing as this.
It is however a little pricey to dine here but you definitely get what you pay for. The food here is fantastic but the desserts arent that great! Pretty but nothing more.
My visits here would usually be for a cup of coffee and drinks with friends after a hards day work, where we would unwind and relax with a good view and juicy conversations.

It’s a very great place to enjoy the KL view and listen to some jazz music with dime lighting. In another word, it’s romantic!
I was here last year with my good friends to celebrate my birthday. They will prepare a special dessert with some smoke from dry ice inside for a birthday girl and the crews will be standing together singing birthday song for you. It’s a unforgettable and beautiful moment!
I believe most of the people were here to experienced the ambient and romance. To be honest, the foods are just okay and I don’t really fond the captain who serving us that night, I feel he is a bit pushy and keep recommending us to order expensive foods, and when we don’t, he was showing us that kind of face. I hope they will improve their service upon my next visit.

Let me just say first off that the service here is fantastic. The waiters were fast and courteous and kept all our water glasses topped up. (Plus my friends and I made one of them take a million pictures for us). My friend made a reservation for us and our table had the Petronas Twin Towers in the background and it was gorgeous.
We ordered 4 sets of Afternoon Tea (RM68+ per person) and when it came it proved to be quite a lot and well worth the money. Scones with Jam and Chantilly Cream, Strawberry, Orange and Vanilla Macaroons, 2 different cakes, a spongy caramel filled tart, Almond Biscotti, Hazelnut Eclairs and a milky/​foamy pudding.
The set also came with some savory options as well which came in the form of 3 different types of finger sandwiches, Tuna, Egg Mayo, and Ham, Cheese and Cucumber, which was a good balance to all the decadent sweet treats. The rest of my friends ordered tea as their drinks but I decided to get a Hot Chocolate and I can confidently say it’s some of the best hot chocolate I’ve had in KL. Thick and creamy and ever so rich is the only way I can describe it.

Had tea here with three of my other girlfriends the other day after hearing many raves about this place! I actually made a booking in advance and was given a table facing the Petronas Twin Towers which was amazing.
We ordered the afternoon tea set which was RM68++ per person and I must say the spread is really worth the price. Each set comes with a wide variety of sweet and savory treats as well as a choice of tea or coffee. The sweet treats includes scones with jam and cream, hazelnut eclairs, macarons, biscotti and more sweets which I could not remember the names to. Savory treats were egg mayo sandwiches, tuna sandwiches & ham and cheese sandwiches. Loved the generous spread but taste wise, not much to shout about. Hopefully they’ll change up their cakes as I found it slightly too dry for my liking.
Also, I chose the pu-​er tea as my choice of beverage and I’m glad I did! I really enjoyed the wonderful earthy taste and aroma of the tea. Would really recommend that if you’re into Chinese teas like me.
Above all that, I must point out that the service at Thirty8 is excellent. The waiters and waitresses were extremely polite and helpful. A few of the waiters actually helped my friends and I take quite a number of photos as we were really fussy. One of them even went to the trouble of squatting down just so the Petronas Twin Towers could be seen in our photographs!
It was such a pleasant experience dining there and I’d definitely be back the next time to try the Thirty8 signature cake :)

Thirty8 just screams luxury and sophistication, from the grand spiral stairs the moment you walk in the lobby till the grand piano with an amazing live band.
We were seated really quickly as we made reservations, you can always ask for a table with the Twin Towers as your backdrop if there is an empty table, which we did and was lucky.
Skipped right through to the dessert page but the menu (available online), was clean and understandable, with clear explanations so fret not about ordering the wrong dish.
We had the Straight from the oven chocolate cake, raspberry sherbet, vanilla anglaise sauce (RM28) and their Signature cake (RM38). Both of the cakes were amazing, the right sweetness paired with a tad bit of sourness from the sorbets made it the perfect dessert to end a birthday night. Not forgetting the gorgeous iconic Twin Towers at the back, watching us as we indulged.
Thirty8 is wonderful! Good food, efficient service and I would say that it’s worth the first degree burn in your wallet, but hey you get great music, remarkable ambience, and two waiters to sing you a Birthday song.

This is definitely not your average day-​to-​day eatery where you will be able to dine and unwind with short pants and t-​shirts. In here, you’ll need to abide to some proper dress code or not you’ll end up looking underdressed. As usual for guys, you will need to put on some proper pants and shirts while the ladies can come in with a lovely dress; simple.
I listen to all the chattering that this place serves the best dessert. All I can say is that, it is so not true. In all honestly, it doesn’t serve the best taste dessert, but it serves the most expensive best looking desserts. See the difference? If you wish to have instagram-​able desserts, then this is an ideal place to visit.
I can’t give my comments on the main course as I’ve only tried having desserts here. Truth to be told, I don’t mind coming here to have a good dinner with my love one. Spending time here can be one of the best experiences one will ever have as the ambience is so serene and calm. What do you expect when you are paying more than double of the price of a dessert you can get in any other dessert joints? On top of that, you will be able to enjoy a good conversation with your friends or love ones as the crowd here practices peace and quiet.
If you wish to patronize this place, please get ready with some extra cash or a credit card as this place is going to charge you with an amount that is beyond your expectation. Nonetheless, if you have the extra budget, this place is a must-​go as it is the perfect place to spend some good quality time here where you will be able to enjoy live band music while facing the magnificent scenic view of Kuala Lumpur.

Every dessert lover have been talking about this place like they’re the dessert heaven. Knowing that I love desserts, my loving hubby brought us there one weekend afternoon. We have a cuppa coffee each and their famous thirty8 signature cake.
Doesn’t really like the signature cake though because I would prefer it more if the caramel sauce is replaced with milk chocolate. Besides, I’m not a fan of banana flavored ice cream. The signature cake comes with a scoop of ice cream which is banana ice cream! The last thing on earth that I’ll want to have. Banana is not my thing. Saddening.
Well, at least I’ve experienced thirty8 signature cake, just not my favorite. Anyway, thirty8 looked like a nice place to have hi-​tea at. Might be going back for that instead.
However, the view of KL city from the restaurant was awesome.

You can experience a breathtaking view of KL from Thirty8 while having delicious bread and mashed potatoes. There are different cuisines for Thirty8, which consist of Western, Japanese and so on. The restaurant features Australian Wagyu and Angus steak, sashimi and straight from the oven chocolate cakes. The price is quite expensive, but the service is good and the food comes at a good pace.