Planning your Chinese New Year reunion dinner with an eye on haute cuisine meals prepared by the best chefs in town? You’re in the right place!
We’ve compiled a list of the best Chinese New Year F&B promotions and special deals offered by illustrious, fine-dining standalone and hotel restaurants across the Klang Valley this festive season. So take note and bon appetit!
Shangri–La Kuala Lumpur
Shang Palace
Shang Palace unveils a selection of exquisite Chinese New Year specialties meticulously crafted by a skilled culinary team, led by Chinese Executive Chef Terence Foong. From lavish Yee Sang to delectable traditional dishes, Shang Palace promises a culinary journey that embodies prosperity and joy, making it the ideal venue for an unforgettable Chinese New Year celebration in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
In the jubilant festivities of Chinese New Year, Yee Sang takes centre stage as a symbolic culinary masterpiece, with each ingredient carrying profound meaning. The fish, a pivotal element, symbolizes a future adorned with prosperity and abundance. Amidst this flavorful medley, the jellyfish embodies the wish for a journey marked by steady progress, navigating a path to success without hindrance, ensuring a continuous stream of wealth and achievements in the approaching year. Nestled within this vibrant mix, the pear imparts sweetness while symbolizing robust health and enduring longevity.
For those desiring to savour these delightful variations, Shang Palace offers four exquisite varieties of Yee Sang for dine-in or takeaway:
• Korean Snow Pear: RM148 nett (S)/ RM248 nett (L)
• Crispy Fish Skin and Jellyfish Flower: RM178 nett (S)/ RM278 nett (L)
• Smoked Salmon: RM188 nett (S)/ RM338 nett (L)
• Sliced Abalone Caviar: RM288 nett (S)/ RM538 nett (L)
As Yee Sang is joyously tossed and mixed, these ingredients collectively create a tapestry of hopes and aspirations for the upcoming year, promising a journey characterized by prosperity, progress, opulence, and well-being.
Poon Choi, a cherished dish during Chinese New Year, is a communal pot brimming with layered delicacies. Its symbolic richness reflects prosperity and togetherness. The Specialties menu features exquisite dishes such as Poon Choi, a braised premium assorted hot dish served in a clay pot, double-boiled Fish Maw, 6-head Abalone, Japanese dried scallops, dried Oyster braised Goose Web with Kantau Sea cucumber among others, takes centre stage. Poon Choi servings are available for groups of 6 to 10 people, with prices ranging from RM1588 nett to RM2388 nett.
Indulge in a feast of flavours with our set menus, each showcasing a unique culinary experience. Shang Palace offers five distinct set menus, including a vegetarian option, adding a touch of indulgence to the auspicious Lunar New Year celebrations. Set menu prices range from RM158 nett per person for the Five Blessings 5-course Set Lunch (minimum 4 persons) to RM398 nett for the Happy Reunion 9-course Set Menu (minimum 6 persons). All set menus commence with vibrant Yee Sang and conclude with a delectable combination of Pan-fried Nian Gao, ensuring a delightful beginning and sweet ending to your dining experience.
With meticulously selected ingredients, some of the set menu features abalone, sea cucumber, sun-dried oyster, and lobster, each carrying significant symbolism in Chinese tradition. Aligned with cultural beliefs, indulging in these luxurious foods during the New Year is believed to attract wealth and prosperity. Lobster or prawns, symbols of affluence and success, make a perfect addition to the festive spread, reinforcing the theme of good fortune. The incorporation of fish signifies surplus and abundance, expressing the collective wish for a prosperous and thriving year ahead. Together, these culinary elements create a meaningful and culturally resonant dining experience at Shang Palace.
For dining reservations and inquiries, please contact us at +603 2032 2388 or email enquiries email at dining.kl@shangri-la.com
Lemon Garden 2Go
This festive season, let Lemon Garden 2Go be the messenger of joy and goodwill with our specially curated gift boxes and signature goodies. Infused with the rich symbolism of prosperity, abundance, and success, these offerings make perfect tokens to express your heartfelt appreciation and good wishes to loved ones, friends, and business associates.
Indulge in the art of gifting with our thoughtfully designed packages, each filled with delightful treats that capture the spirit of the season. Exclusive auspicious hamper is meticulously crafted to enhance your celebrations, bringing forth prosperity and good fortune.
A delightful ensemble of premium goodies awaits in our Treasure Delight hamper, priced at RM688 nett. Perfect for those seeking a harmonious mix of tradition and indulgence, this carefully crafted collection is designed to add a touch of joy to your festivities. A luxurious Golden Treasure hamper, priced at RM1,388 nett. This opulent collection of treats promises to elevate your celebrations, making it an ideal gift for cherished friends, family, or esteemed business associates. For an extravagant celebration, our Prosperity Treasure hamper, priced at RM3,888 nett, is the epitome of abundance. Filled with premium delights, it symbolizes prosperity and success, making it a grand gesture for significant moments.
Pullman KLCC
Red Chinese Cuisine
Known as one of the luckiest animals in the Zodiac, Pullman KLCC Hotel & Residences is honouring is honouring the Year of the Dragon with a Golden Lunar filled with celebratory must-have set menus, lobster sashimi yee sang, hampers, cookies and a free flow of Chinese New Year themed afternoon tea as the highlights for sharing good luck for the year ahead.
Available for lunch and dinner, there are a variety of specially-curated set menus that are perfect for hosting a family reunion or a corporate appreciation gathering. An example is the 金玉滿年宴 Golden Jade Treasure Set – that include the Sashimi Lobster Yee Sang, Double Boiled Superior Chicken Broth, Steamed Wild Solomon Star Grouper, Deep Fried Crispy Prawn Meat with Mango Salsa, Braised Whole Abalone, Yun Nan Mushroom + Treasure Bag with Dried Scallop Sauce, Mini Lotus Leaf Rice with Dried Oyster, as well as desserts. This particular set costs RM3,388 per table of 10 persons ; RM2,388 per table of 5 persons.
Other options:
* Spring and Happiness Set Menu
RM2,088 per table of 10 persons ; RM1,088 per table of 5 persons
* Heavenly Treasure Set Menu
RM2,388 per table of 10 persons ; RM1,388 per table of 5 persons
* Stellar Prosperity Set Menu
RM2,688 per table of 10 persons ; RM1,688 per table of 5 persons
Additionally, you can also opt for following highlights at Pullman KLCC:
- Abalone Oyster Crab Roe Poon Choi (starting from RM468 per pot)
- Chinese New Year All-You-Can-Eat Afternoon Tea (RM90/pax)
- Happy Long Long Time Dinner Buffet @ Sedap Restaurant (RM238 per adult, RM119 per child)
For enquiries or to book your table for dining, WhatsApp +6016 290 3864 or email to restaurants@pullman-klcc.com.
Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur
Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur ushers in the Year of the Wood Dragon with a sumptuous selection of offerings at its non-halal Chinese restaurant Lai Ching Yuen, featuring 3 different 9-course Prosperity set menus and 6 delectable choices of Yee Sang, as well as exclusive a la carte and Dim Sum specials during the month of January till late February.
Lai Ching Yuen
Exquisite Prosperity Set Menus
Welcome a year filled with peace and joy with the Seasons of Harmony Set (四季平安宴) which promises a lavish feast, including Yee Sang with Sliced Norwegian Salmon and Crispy Fish Skin (鸿运当 头齐捞生 – 三文鱼脆鱼皮捞生). After wholesome servings of Double Boiled Chicken Soup with Dry Scallop, Sea Cucumber and Agaricus Blazei (大战鸿运 – 松茸干贝海参炖鸡汤) and the Steamed Red Star Grouper in Hot Oil (年年有余 – 油泡红星斑), indulge in Lai Ching Yuen’s signature Baked Iberico Pork Ribs (龙精虎猛 – 西班牙排骨) that are crispy yet juicy. The highlight of this set is the Wok-fried King Prawn in “Bei Fong Tong” Style (荣华富贵 – 避风塘大生虾), followed by Chinese Wax Meat Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf (一团和气 – 腊味荷叶饭). Desserts for this set also include Crispy Yam Nian Gao (步步高升 – 香芋炸年糕) accompanied by the satisfying Sweetened Red Bean Soup with Glutinous Rice Ball (金枝玉叶 – 红豆沙汤圆).
The Bejewelled Prosperity Set (珠光宝气宴) priced at RM2,288++ for a table of 10 persons comprises a Yee Sang with Jelly Fish and Crispy Fish Skin (大展鸿图其捞生 – 海蜇脆鱼皮捞生) to kickstart the meal, followed by a nourishing Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Dry Scallop, Sea Cucumber and Cordyceps Flower (喜气洋洋 – 虫草花干贝海参炖鸡汤) and Steamed Green Eye Grouper in Hot Oil (如意吉祥 – 油泡青眼斑). The star dish of the menu championed by Barbecue and Roast Chef, Chef Lam is his signature Roasted Crispy Duck in Hong Kong Style (心想事成 – 港式烧鸭), followed by Salt and Pepper Slipper Lobster with Crispy Enoki Mushroom (嘻哈大笑 – 椒盐金菇虾婆), Stir-fried Hong Kong Kai Lan with Garlic (福贵荣华 – 蒜蓉炒芥兰) and a Chinese New Year must-have rice dish, the Chinese Wax Meat Rice wrapped in Lotus Leaf (一帆风顺 – 腊味芋粒荷叶饭). The meal ends with a classic treat, Crispy Yam Nian Gao (步步高升 – 香芋炸年糕) and Chilled Sweetened Longan and Sea Coconut (团团圆圆 – 冻龙眼雪耳海底椰).
For those seeking to indulge in a more extravagant feast, the Golden Abundance Set (金玉满堂宴) at RM3,888++ will not disappoint. The set entails Yee Sang with Soft Shell Crab and Sliced Norwegian Salmon (财运亨通齐捞生 -炸软壳蟹三文鱼捞生) and Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Dried Scallop, Mini Abalone (1 nos) and Chinese Cabbage (遍地黄金 – 菜胆干贝鲍鱼仔炖鸡汤). The crowning jewel of the set is the Barbecued Whole Suckling Pig (龙晶虎猛 – 大红片全体乳猪) prepared with the traditional method of using charcoal. The meal continues with Steamed Red Star Grouper with Light Soy Sauce (年年有余 – 清蒸深海红星斑), Pan-friend Fresh Water King Prawn in Light Soy Sauce (大展 鸿运 – 干煎豉油王大明虾), Stuffed Sea Cucumber with Sea Moss, Dried Oyster and Broccoli (好市发 财 – 蚝豉发菜西兰花酿海参) and Traditional Chinese Wax Meat Rice Served in Clay Pot (多财满家 – 古法砂煲腊味饭). Desserts include a duo of Pan-fried and Deep-fried Nian Gao (富贵双全 – 煎炸鸳 鸯年糕) to be enjoyed with Sweetened Mango Cream with Sago (甜甜蜜蜜 – 香芒西米露).
*Each set caters for 10 persons per table. Bookings are required to be made at least 1 day in advance. Bookings for Prosperity Set Menus on 9th February 2024 are available for dinner only.
Exclusive Chinese New Year and Dim Sum Specials
With 10 dishes to choose from, the Chinese New Year Specials entail must-tries like the Braised Pork Knuckle with Sea Moss and Oyster Sauce (红烧发财猪手, RM188++), Marinated Chinese Wine Chicken with Minced Ginger and Spring Onions (姜蓉花雕鸡, RM168++) and Salt and Pepper Slipper Lobster with Crispy Enoki Mushroom (金菇椒盐琵琶虾, RM98++) which are available this Chinese New Year season only. A highlight to not miss out is the Barbecued Whole Suckling Pig (大红片全体乳猪) which is available at a special price of RM688++.
Lunch diners and Dim Sum lovers can delight in 3 speciality dishes, which are Steamed Prawn Dumpling with Black Truffle (黑松露海鲜虾饺, RM33++), Steamed Siew Mai topped with Mini Abalone (发财鲍 鱼烧卖, RM33++) and Baked Yam Puff with Custard (炭烧流沙球, RM22++).
Book early for your reunion feasts to enjoy an early-bird discount. Diners will receive 20% off on Prosperity Set Menus for bookings made by 1st February 2024. Members of Millennium Classic Dining Card are also treated to a 20% discount on Prosperity Set Menus (except 9th February to 12th February 2024) booked by 28th January 2024. Full deposit is required to secure bookings for the early-bird discount. For bookings and enquiries, please contact Lai Ching Yuen via WhatsApp Message at +6012-204 6217 or call +603-2117 4180.
Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur Bukit Jalil
In the spirit of festive celebrations, Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur Bukit Jalil is now offering diners the option of enjoying a festive feast in a private dining setting with loved ones, friends, colleagues or even business associates. With a festive menu curated by Chef Lee Yew Ken, guests can expect a blend of traditional and innovative dishes to evoke the season’s spirit during the bonding session.
For Hype’s food tasting, the Double Boiled Hua Jiao Soup warmed our bellies in the best way after tasting the scrumptious variety of the Four Seasons Appetiser (consisting of Sugar Cane Dumpling, Chicken Roll, Jelly Fish with Smoked Duck, and Japanese Octopus). For RM2388+ per table of 10 guests, you’ll also get to savour the taste of Roasted Chicken, Tiger Prawns, and more.
For reservations and inquiries, please contact Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur Bukit Jalil at 03 – 9764 9888 or email to kualalumpur.place@hyatt.com.
Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel
This year, Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel is launching its extensive selection of Chinese New Year offerings with the theme, Quest of Yue. Families can look forward to extensive culinary experiences, while honoring timeless traditions and creating new memories for a lifetime.
Cantonese Cuisine at Yue
Delight in the richness of renowned Cantonese cuisine with a variety of nourishing soups, premium seafood dishes, stir-fries, and delicate desserts such as Traditional Yee Sang with Smoked Salmon and Fig, Braised Six Head Abalone with Sea Cucumber and Ngaku, Steamed Dishes with Chinese Herbs, Chilled Bird’s Nest with Coconut Milk and more.
One can choose between two set menus for ten: the Prosperity Set Menu (9-course Set) priced at RM2388nett per table of 10, or the Hallmark of Achievement Menu (9-course Set) priced at RM3288nett per table of 10. If you’d prefer individual set menus, the Happiness Set Menu priced RM268nett per person, and the Auspicious Set Menu priced RM388nett per person are also available. Do note that both individual set menus are a 7-course set and require a minimum order of two sets.
Yue’s selection of Chinese New Year offerings will be available from 8th January 2024 to 3rd March 2024.
An Abundant Feast
A sumptuous buffet spread may not be the most common for Chinese New Year, yet the seasonal fare offer might just change one’s mind. And where better to experience it than at Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, Feast? With a wide variety of Cantonese dishes as well as choices of Indian, Malay, Japanese, and Western delicacies, there is always something for everyone at Feast’s Chinese New Year buffet specials.
Guests can relish in variety of Chinese New Year classics, such as Stir Fried Sea Prawn with Mongolian Sauce, Wok-fried Crab with Fragrant Black Bean Sauce, Slow Cooked BBQ Lamb Brisket, Double Boiled Lotus Root Soup with Dried Oysters and Sea Moss, Simmered Clams & Mussels, Fiddle Head Fern in Lemak Cili Api, Crème Brulee and more at Feast.
An Abundant Feast buffet will available from 8th January to 24th February 2024, price starting from RM118nett.
An Oriental Afternoon Tea by Sala @ 33
A memorable experience of a unique Oriental Afternoon Tea awaits at Sala @33, facing the PJ skyline. Enjoy an exquisite ensemble of sweets such as Black Tea Tangerine Cake, Raspberry Lychee Petit Gateau, Citrus Delight Verrine and Savory; Rice Paper Roll, Smoked Salmon with X.O Sauce, Truffle Ragu Beetroot Tart with Black Truffle and Seafood Ragout Cottage Pie. This unique afternoon tea experience is available for dine-in from 8th January to 29th February 2024.
For inquiries or reservations, please call 017-228-6098 or email dining.spj@sheraton.com.
Courtyard Setia Alam
Courtyard by Marriott Setia Alam is heralding the coming Year of the Dragon with plenty of gastronomical delights both with a bountiful buffet and 8-course menus!
Dragon Year Buffet Dates
If you have a hectic schedule and won’t be able to prepare a personally home-cooked extravagant meal for your family and relatives, bring your loved ones over to Courtyard’s bountiful Chinese New Year buffets at 5 Wells Restaurant, located at Level 2.
Buffets include the traditional Yee Sang Counter for endless prosperity tossing and other time-honored Asian oriental dishes, western hot selections and Malay and Indian clay pots. Some other special must-try treats include the Seafood Kam Heong and Chinese XO Spicy Sauce pizzas.
The Chinese New Year Eve Reunion Buffet Dinner, available on 9th February from 6:30pm to 10.30m, is priced at RM168 nett per adult, and RM84 nett per senior citizen above 60 and for children age 6-12. Following that, the Chinese New year Buffet High Tea will be available from 12:30pm to 3:30pm (RM98 nett per adult, RM49 nett per senior citizen over 60 & children age 6-12). The Chinese New Year Buffet Dinner will be held from 6:30pm to 10:30pm at RM148 nett per adult, and RM74 nett per senior citizen above 60 and for children age 6-12.
These two buffets will be held from 10th to 12th February, 17th and 18th and 24th February, with 12th February being the only exception for their dinner buffet.
Wholesome Chinese New Year 8-course menus
Bring in blessings and good fortune with quintessential reunion dishes with the specially curated Chinese New Year 8-course Menus starting from RM1,988+ per table of 10 with Prosperity Jelly Fish Flower and Kwai Fei Conch Abalone Yee Sang. The next category of Chinese New Year menu would be the Double Happiness Menu at RM2,388+ per table of 10 with Happiness Smoked Salmon Snow Crab Leg Rainbow Yee Sang and finally the extravagant Glory and Success menu of RM2,888+ per table of 10 comes with its Signature Lobster and Salmon Truffle Yee Sang and more.
For reservations and inquiries, WhatsApp our Food and Beverage Department: +6012 560 9077 or email Fivewells Setia Alam@Courtyard.com
Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara
As the auspicious Year of the Dragon beckons, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara invites diners to revel in a captivating array of delightful Chinese New Year offerings in January and February. From 3rd January to 24th February 2024, guests are warmly welcomed to partake in the joyous festivities, sharing sumptuous feasts of authentic Cantonese delicacies and auspicious dishes.
Wan Chun Ting – A Culinary Symphony of Imperial Cantonese Delights
At the award-winning Wan Chun Ting, Executive Chinese Chef Leong Weng Heng, boasting 33 years of experience in Imperial Cantonese cuisine, promises a memorable dining experience. Wan Chun Ting’s Chinese New Year auspicious set menu is available from 3rd January to 24th February 2024.
The restaurant features three special set menus:
- Prosperity set menu at RM288+ per person
- Fortune set menu at RM338+ per person
- Wealth set menu at RM398+ per person
The Chinese New Year Yee Sang Delight starts at RM88+ with a variety of options:
- Vegetarian Yee Sang
- Jellyfish Yee Sang
- Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab Yee Sang
- Crispy Whitebait Fish with Norwegian Salmon and Cherry
- Crispy Fish Skin Yee Sang
- Scallop and Drief Fish Mermaid Anchovies with Snow Pear Yee Sang
- 10 Head Abalone Yee Sang
For table reservations at Wan Chun Ting, please contact +603 2720 6648 or email Jasmine.Yap@sofitel.com.
Kwee Zeen – A Gastronomic Journey Blending Local and International Flavours
If a buffet is more your style, why not check out Kwee Zeen? This year, they are offering Chinese New Year-themed buffets featuring a delightful mix of Chinese, local, and international dishes. The festive buffet dinner will be available from 3rd January to 11th February 2024.
For starters, there’s the CNY Eve Dinner Exquisite Seafood Buffet (RM228+) on 9th and 10th February, held at 5.30 pm to 8 pm and 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm. There’s also the CNY Lunch Buffet (RM158+) on 10th February, held at 12.30pm to 3pm. And last, but not least, the CNY Grand Brunch (RM188+) is available on 11th February at 12.30 pm to 3.00 pm.
For reservations at Kwee Zeen, call or WhatsApp +6017-511 7725 or email HA123-FB@sofitel.com.
Festive Afternoon Tea at Le Bar Cocktail & Stories – Elegance and Decadence
CNY can get stressful sometimes, so we suggest dropping by Le Bar Cocktail & Stories for a sanctuary of relaxation with its Chinese New Year Festive Afternoon Tea. Priced at RM168+ (Monday–Friday) and RM188+ (Weekends) for two persons, guests can also opt for a package with Champagne or Cocchi cocktails at RM279+. The Chinese New Year Festive Afternoon Tea is available daily from 3rd January to 13th February 2024, from 2pm to 5pm.
For reservations, call or WhatsApp +6017-511 7725 or email HA123-FB@sofitel.com.
St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
Commemorate the auspicious Year of the Dragon with an unforgettable celebration at St. Regis with their Chinese New Year Set Menus. From 5th till 24th February, you’ll be able to indulge in a symphony of flavours that capture the essence of this prosperous season at The Brasserie & Private Dining Rooms, Level 2. For just RM413+ per person, you can enjoy exquisite set menus, meticulously curated by Executive Chinese Chef Cheong Boon Fei, showcasing the finest Chinese culinary creations.
With dishes such as Deep-fried Sea Prawn with Golden Seaweed Crumb, raised Dried Oyster, Black Moss with Bean Curd & Vegetable and Steamed Red Spotted Grouper Fish with Luffa Gourd & Dried Shrimp, you’ll delight in this feast, all while enjoying an intimate and sophisticated ambiance. You’ll definitely not want to miss out on sampling their Braised Bird’s Nest Soup with Chicken, Bamboo Pith & Egg White or Fragrant Egg Fried Rice, Crab Meat & Tobiko which offers a homely, comforting yet sophisticated taste.
