Looking for a place this festive season that can accommodate a large group of people, serves good food, and has Chinese cuisine? Besides that, you also prefer a place that has year-end deals or Christmas promotions on its menu?
You’ve arrived at the right place! Ranging from numerous Chinese dishes such as hotpot, BBQ, and seafood dishes, to traditional desserts, we’ve got it all! Here are the 5 restaurants that don’t only serve up Chinese cuisine but offer awesome deals as well:
1. Haidilao Hotpot
What other way to enjoy the chilly year-end holidays without a big bowl of warm soup? As the festive season approaches, Haidilao Malaysia ends the year with a culinary celebration centred around its signature hot and flavourful broth. From Christmas to Chinese New Year, this eatery brings festive cheer to life with exclusive limited-edition gifts, customised group dining services, and an exciting TikTok Dance Challenge. So here are the details on each event to infuse the celebration with warmth and joy!
- TikTok Dance Challenge: Spice up your hotpot gatherings by dancing the night away! Light up Haidilao restaurants with energetic dance moves to trending K-pop tracks. Running till the 10th of February, you can record yourself singing or dancing, at least 15 seconds long, at any Haidilao outlet. Post the video on TikTok with the hashtag #HaidilaoDanceParty and tag their official TikTok account @haidilao_huoguo. The creator with the top-liked video of a global win will win an RM10,000 annual Haidialo Hotpot Fund, giving them year-round access to Haidilao Hotpot at locations worldwide!
- Group Dining Services: Haidilao now offers customisable group dining services, ideal for company dinners, family reunions, or friends’ get-togethers, accommodating a wide range of budgets and taste preferences. By pre-booking at least three days earlier, customers can enjoy personalised services. With a minimum booking of only five people, customers can enjoy unique, curated menu combinations without the hassle of an à la carte. Contact the nearest Haidilao restaurant today to secure the perfect option for the festive celebration!
- Exclusive Christmas Gifts: From the 2nd to the 31st of December, Monday to Friday, before 5pm and after 10pm, customers can stand a chance to redeem one limited-edition exclusive item per receipt! The gift includes a Haidilao Christmas Puzzle or Haidilao Christmas Hairpin. The products are given out on a one-come, one-serve basis, while stocks last.
- Christmas Special Set for Four: From the 2nd to the 31st of December, available on weekdays, from 11am to 5pm, priced at RM269, customers can order the Christmas Semeal Menu. Each set comes with two Haidialo Christmas badges or other limited-edition themed gifts.
This festive season, Haidilao Hotpot restaurants have prepared an exciting array of activities, warmly inviting you to gather with family and friends to savour delicious hotpot and share moments of moments and joy! So, what are you waiting for? Contact Haidilao restaurant this Christmas to enjoy interesting delights!
2. One World Hotel Bandar Utama
Christmas finally arrived at the One World Hotel Bandar Utama! When it comes to buffets, this particular hotel would definitely come to mind. Be it the type of food, the restaurant’s environment, or even the intimate services, it’s ideal to dine here. By satisfying your taste buds and taking Instagram-worthy pictures, the One World Hotel is worth being on your holiday itinerary! The dining area at One World Hotel has a particularly mind-blowing buffet layout! From the entrance dessert area, Christmas bread area, iced seafood, barbecue, and even various cuisines such as Japanese, Chinese, Indian, and Malaysian!
Every single one of their dishes is cooked carefully with love and filled with festive, heartwarming taste. The numerous cuisines that are prepared would leave you lingering a while longer! The highlights for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are:
- Roasted Whole Lamb
- Baked Whole Jumbo Chicken
- Steamed Fish
Meanwhile, the highlights for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are:
- Whole Lamb Briyani
- Roasted Lamb Crown
- Roasted Jumbo Chicken
- Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket
- Baked Norwegian Salmon
- Lamb Ossobuco
- BBQ Beef Short Rib
Christmas Promotion Hours: 12pm-4pm (Lunch Time), 6:30pm-10:30pm (Dinner Time)
Date: 24th and 25th of December, 31st of December and 1st of January
Price: RM166nett for adults, RM83nett for children, RM116nett for seniors (Lunch Time); RM246nett for adults, RN123nett for children, RM172nett for seniors.
All of their highlighted dishes are highly recommended! This is also an early bird offer, so don’t miss your chance and grab a bite here! Feel free to call or email them for any further enquiries or reservations.
3. Peninsula Chinese Cuisine Restaurant
This December, Peninsula Restaurant is celebrating the festive season by making it an unforgettable fiesta! They’re bringing the Celebration Palette to life with golden moments and dishes that will make you scream with joy! If you’re a fan of the rich and filling dishes, be sure to check out their clay pot broth, milk-fried nuggets, and dumplings. For their sweet delights, indulge in their velvety Chinese yam to the creamy red bean treats. Let every bite of the special dishes bring you warmth, joy and satisfaction for the perfect holiday season!
4. YEN, W Kuala Lumpur
YEN, W Kuala Lumpur’s modern Cantonese Restaurant, offering a one off Dim Sum Basket promotion called “Sum Thing Special” in celebration of a special culinary chapter this holiday season.
“Sum Thing Special”, a unique dim sum experience which is a limited-time menu of expertly crafted dim sum baskets, blending rich tradition with modern flair. A delightful culinary journey with our curated selection of mouthwatering dim sum delicacies, all conveniently packaged in a charming bamboo steamer basket. From savory dumplings to sweet treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you are dining solo or dining with a group of friends and having a feast with family, “Sum Thing Special” is an offer you can’t miss.
YEN, Level 11, W Kuala Lumpur
When: 1st December 2024 – 5th January 2025 | Tuesdays to Sundays, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
How Much:
5 Baskets of Dim Sum: MYR 78+
10 Baskets of Dim Sum: MYR 128+
15 Baskets of Dim Sum: MYR 188+
5. Pulai Springs Resort
Located in Johor, Pulai Springs Resort is ushering in an eventful holiday season with enticing dining experiences through Christmas. Aside from their ‘All-You-Can-Eat’ buffet at Qing’s Palace, Pulai Springs Resort is also celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with a feast to remember! From their Christmas Eve BBQ Buffet Dinner to the Christmas Day Lunch Buffet, you will get the chance to indulge in a spectacular array of festive delights crafted specially for this festive season!
Christmas Eve BBQ Buffet Dinner
- From 6:30pm onwards, on 24th December 2024
- Available at Dewan Knecanapuri, Pulai Springs Resort
- Highlights: Fresh sashimi counter, carving stations, satay, seafood on ice and more!
- Also, don’t forget to enjoy live performances, a Santa Claus appearance, and fun activities for kids!
Christmas Day Lunch Buffet
- From 12pm-2:30pm, on 25th December 2024
- Available at Cinta Terrace Restaurant
- Highlights: Roasted turkey, Beef Wellington, and a delectable carving station paired with all the festive trimmings!
So what are you waiting for? Gather your loved ones and feast away like there’s no tomorrow with these vast selections of Chinese cuisine to indulge in during this year-end festive season!
Tiana and Justin contributed to this article.
