It’s that time of year again, when you start breaking out the classic tunes, families come together, and feasts abound. The Year of the Snake is the year to embrace unique experiences. From sky-high festivities to innovative East meets West dining, here are 13 places to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
Whether you’re having a family gathering or corporate celebration, savour culinary treasures from the Prosperity Set Menu at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur from now until 12 February 2025 (from RM458 nett to RM668 nett per person), with a spread of your Yee Sang of choice, Braised Bird’s Nest Soup, Steamed Red Snapper Fish Fillet, and Deep-fried Sea Prawns, and more. Health-conscious individuals may select the Longevity Vegetarian Set Menu with Slow Braised Teow Chew Style Winter Melon & Edamame Bean, Truffle Paste Fried Rice, and more. A minimum of four persons are required and bookings need to be made 72 hours in advance.
For reservations, call +603 2727 6696 or email dining.kualalumpur@stregis.com.
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
From now until 12 February 2025, Lai Po Heen offers a selection of à la carte dishes, such as Abalone Chicken Siew Mai with Fish Roe and Lobster Dumpling. On New Year’s Eve, diners are in for a treat with a specially curated set menu, available exclusively for dinner at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur. For those celebrating at home, elevate the festivities with Lai Po Heen’s signature Poon Choi (Treasure Pot) for takeaway. The Chinese New Year Treasure Pot serves six and is priced at RM1,288, while the Chinese New Year Supreme Treasure Pot, which also serves six, is priced at RM2,988. Each order comes with a complimentary Yee Sang.
For reservations and enquiries, call +603 2380 8888 or email mokul-lpoheen@mohg.com.
JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur
The JW Mariott Kuala Lumpur’s Michelin-Selected restaurant is hailed as one of the top Chinese fine dining venues in the city, thanks to its veteran chef who skilfully crafts Shanghainese classics. Stir up good fortune with family and friends with their signature Shanghainese Yee Sang, served with a sumptuous homemade sauce, a secret recipe created by Chef Wong Wing Yeuk dating back two decades. This is poured on a bed of delicacies including lobster, abalone, jellyfish, and fresh fruits. Available from now until 12 February 2025.
Reservations required. WhatsApp +60 18 623 0069 or email shanghairestaurant@jwmarriottkl.com.
The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Enjoy a variety of flavours at The Living Room headed by the hotel’s Chinese Chef de Cuisine, David Poh. Choose between four delectable Yee Sang flavours, featuring Abalone Truffle Paste Yee Sang, Salmon Yee Sang, Prosperity Smoked Duck Yee Sang, or the meat-free Eat Well Yee Sang (from RM168 nett to RM368 nett). These are available for takeaway from now until 12 February 2025 at The Westin Kuala Lumpur. Meanwhile, the Lunar New Year Eve buffet (RM198+ nett per adult, RM99+ nett per child) showcases a spread of curated dishes from Smoked Five Spice Roasted Chicken to Braised Hong Kong ‘Ee Fu’ Noodles with Smoked Duck. Come back the next day for the Lunar New Year Day dinner buffet (RM198+ nett per adult, RM99+ nett per child) with an impressive menu that includes dishes such as Pot-Roasted Lamb Leg with Mala Spice, Mud Crab with Salted Egg Yolk, and more.
For bookings and enquiries, call +603 2773 8015, send a Whatsapp to +6012 305 1715, or email westindining@westin.com.
Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur
Ring in the Lunar New Year at the Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur’s award-winning, Muslim-friendly Tao Chinese Cuisine, where seven curated set menus (from RM588 nett to RM4,488 nett), offer something for every palate, including a vegetarian-friendly option. Even its signature Yee Sang comes in five varieties, featuring lobster meat with abalone, soft-shell crab and salmon skin, shredded roasted London duck, salmon and Korean crystal pear, and organic mesclun mix with black truffle balsamic dressing. Anticipate standout dishes such as steamed giant river prawns with sea urchins, braised lobster meat and crab meat with dried scallop black truffle broth, and Ireland-imported free-range roast duck, raised on a natural diet of grains and spring water.
For reservations and enquiries, call +603 2782 6173, send a Whatsapp to +601 6202 4623, or email fb.lead@ickualalumpur.com.my.
VistaJet
Elevate your Lunar New Year to new heights—literally—with a private jet charter with VistaJet. At 45,000ft in the air, indulge in truly private moments with cherished ones. Savour a Michelin-starred festive menu, featuring delicacies such as Yee Sang, Nian Gao, Korean Tteokguk, and more. During the flight, unwind with VistaJet’s exclusive Lunar New Year game box. Then, complete the journey with a post-flight dim sum-making workshop at The Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong or Shanghai, before heading off for an exquisite lunch at the two Michelin-starred Tin Lung Heen in Hong Kong or Jin Xuan Chinese Restaurant in Shanghai.
For enquiries, call +44 800 955 7500 or email press@vistajet.com.
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi
Immerse in a serene Lunar New Year by the seaside without foregoing tradition at the Ritz-Carlton Langkawi. Step in to the Hai Yan restaurant, where Chef Wang enhances the festive experiences with masterful creations. Highlights include Fried Crab with Rice Cake, symbolising success and aspirations for a prosperous year ahead, and Salmon Yee Sang, adorned with a handcrafted snake ornament to invite good fortune.
For reservations and enquiries, call +604 9524 8888 or email restaurant.langkawi@ritzcarlton.com.
One&Only Desaru Coast
On 28 and 29 January only, the One&Only Desaru Coast is kicking off the Lunar New Year with a line-up of immersive activities and culinary delights. Savour an opulent reunion dinner (RM388+ per adult and RM128+ per child) at Ambara restaurant, featuring delights such as Toro Fish Yee Sang, Double-Boiled Fish Maw Soup with rare matsutake mushrooms, and Braised Money Bags with dried oyster. This is followed by a Lion Dance performance, Yee Sang, and creative workshops such as Lantern Crafting and Dragon Puppet Making. Young adventurers will also be delighted to participate in a Prosperity Treasure Hunt, while adults can sit back and relax with festive tipples at the Dusky Monkey bar and enjoy some mahjong.
For bookings and enquiries, call +607 878 3400 or email reservations@oneandonlydesarucoast.com.
Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur
If you don’t have time for a lengthy reunion dinner, opt to celebrate the season of joy with loved ones at an exquisite Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea at Brasserie 25. Sip on refreshing teas and sample an array of treats created especially for the season including delicate pastries infused with traditional flavours like crispy egg tarts. The set is available at Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur from now until 8 February 2025 on Saturdays and Sundays (3pm to 6pm) at RM68+ per person.
Reservations required. Whatsapp +60186230129 or email enquiry@stripeskl.com.
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur
The newly opened Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur is ushering in the Year of the Snake with an Italian affair. IL Forno, Hyatt Centric’s chic Italian eatery, presents individual and sharing set menus (for a minimum of nine persons), showcasing dishes such as Vitello Tonnato (roasted milk-fed veal with capers and a velvety tuna sauce), Risotto con Porcini (Risotto steeped in porcini broth), and Tagliata di Manzo (grilled Australian Wagyu with Grana Padano and a luxurious nine-year aged balsamic vinegar). At the alfresco terrace, guests can soak in the city skyline with a cocktail in hand as the fireworks light up the night sky.
For reservations, click here.
Sunway Resort Hotel
Gather to usher in the Lunar New Year with the hotel’s one-night-only eight-course dinner on 28 January 2025 (6pm to 11pm) at the Grand Ballroom in Sunway Resort Hotel. The festivities begin with the invigorating toss of Fresh Norwegian Salmon & Snow Pear Yee Sang, and a menu of specialties such as the Sea Moss Abalone En Croute with a truffle-infused flaky crust, Steamed Whole Mangrove Jack Snapper, Lobster Bisque with Crispy Rice, and more. An award-winning guzheng artist, a skilled Chinese calligraphy master, and a special appearance from the God of Wealth will add to the lively atmosphere. Prices are at RM1,728.00+ per table of six and RM2,688.00+ per table of 10.
For reservations, call +60374928000 Ext. 3165 or email srhs.eventsales@sunwayhotels.com.
Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill
The renowned Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, famed for its Beef Wellington and exquisite cocktails, presents its first-ever Chinese New Year menu. From now until 12 February 2025, enjoy extravagant dishes such as the Wagyu Ribeye on the Bone (RM980+), Slow-Roasted Lamb Leg (RM680+), Truffle Roasted Chicken (RM580+), and Steamed Turbot on the Bone (RM1,188+). Each dish accommodates three to four guests, and is accompanied by a selection of three side dishes of your choice. The restaurant adds a creative take on tradition, unveiling a reimagined Yee Sang with a distinctly European approach that will have you going back for seconds.
For bookings and enquiries, call +603 7492 8000, email gordonramsay.rsvp@sunwayhotels.com, or click here.
Maria’s SteakCafe
Break away from tradition and celebrate this Chinese New Year at Maria’s SteakCafe where the traditional festivities meet a Western twist. From now until 12 February 2025, indulge in one of three set menus, each accompanied by a Yee Sang of your choice, whether it’s the classic Smoked Salmon Yee Sang or the luxurious Slow-Cooked Pulled Beef Yee Sang. The Abundance Meat Set (RM688++) is ideal for smaller group gatherings of up to five guests, featuring Argentinian Striploin and New Zealand Lamb Cutlets. The Abundance Seafood Set (RM688++), also for five, will delight seafood lovers with dishes such as Grilled Salmon and Garlic Butter Tiger Prawns. Larger gatherings of up to ten guests can opt for the Prosperity Surf and Turf Set (RM1,388++) instead, combining the best of both worlds.
Visit the official website for more details and enquiries.
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
