SOPHEA Gallery and Tibetan Teahouse offers
kind food for body and soul
shared in an atmosphere of warmth, beauty and serenity.
Best food we've had in Africa!
Jody Thomas & Jamee Black, Moorman, England
Non violence begins with a fork!
A slogan on T-Shirt worn by visitor to the Teahouse that really impressed us
The Tibetan Teahouse is the third component of SOPHEA Gallery. The teahouse leads onto a deep set and sheltered verandah and has fabulous views over False Bay, and is ideal for whale watching. The menu offers imaginative and tasty vegetarian and vegan food, styled on original Tibetan recipes, and is praised by vegans, vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. In winter a cosy fireplace and a hearty plate of Sherpa Stew takes care of the cold.
All meals and cakes are made on the premises from the finest ingredients. Join us for a cup of our homemade spice Chai or butter tea served in a wooden cup.
Tibetan folklore has it that food prepared by one person may not taste as nice as that prepared by another although they use the exact same ingredients. This is explained by their belief that some people have an invisible power which enables them to prepare delicious food. This power is called "lagchus"(nourishing hand). In our team Yolanda definitely has this.
We serve an all day menu with cooked food served until 16:30 and cake and tea until 17:00
Our Hours: Daily from 10:00 - 17:00
We are currently open 6 Days
a week from
Tuesday to Sunday during school term
as well as Mondays during school holidays
Remember, Tibetan folklore also states...
Drinking tea from a wooden cup makes you
handsome, popular and wise!
The traditional Tibetan Lui ceremony (Happy birthday) celebrations at the Teahouse with traditional Tibetan music instruments!
Please note - we are closed on Good Friday, 25 & 26 December, 1 January and Argus Cycle Race day
As a result of attending a Permaculture Garden course, we have now started growing some of our own vegetables and herbs.
Delicious food, great ambience...
Ursula Austin, Lakeside
