As the Lunar New Year approaches, Malaysia’s most distinguished hotels and establishments rise to the occasion with lavish reunion menus and opulent buffet spreads designed for auspicious beginnings. From time-honoured banquet halls honouring culinary tradition, to luxury hotels reimagining festive classics with contemporary flair, these celebratory feasts are as much about indulgence as they are symbolism. Here, we round up the standout destinations offering Chinese New Year dining experiences that mark the beginning of the Year of the Horse.

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Until 3 March 2026, the Michelin-Selected Yun House at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur ushers in the Year of the Horse with exquisite set menus and a la carte selections prepared by executive Chinese chef Jimmy Wong. Guests can choose from three set menus: Majestic (RM588 per person), Auspicious (RM888 per person), and Yun House Fortuity (RM1,388 per person), with an additional option thoughtfully provided for vegetarian diners. Each set menu opens with one of Yun House’s signature Yee Sang, in which delicately smoked salmon is adorned with freshly shaved black truffle, symbolising abundance, prosperity, and elevated fortune for the year ahead. Enjoy delicacies crafted with prized ingredients from Malaysia and around the globe. Standouts include the Grilled Korean Wagyu Beef Char Siu with Honey-Pepper Glaze, Crab Claw in Singapore-Style Chilli Sauce with Fried Mantou, and Crispy Roasted London Duck with Herbal Essence.

Over at Curate, lunch and dinner buffets featuring a mix of traditional Chinese dishes and modern flavours are available until 18 February 2026, while an extraordinary repertoire of sweets and savouries is available at The Lounge, merging beloved Chinese flavours with classic European elegance.

For reservations, contact +603 2382 8602 or email [email protected].

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection

Celebrate the majesty of the horse at one of the many dining establishments at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection. Contango, purveyors of a widely beloved buffet of mouthwatering dishes, welcomes the Spring Festival with lunch (12pm to 2:30pm, 1 February to 3 March 2026, RM148+ per person), dinner (6pm to 10pm, 1 to 19 February 2026, RM178+ per person), and a special Festive Reunion dinner (6pm to 10pm, 16 February 2026, RM198+ per person). Or, consider the Majestic Ballroom Festive Reunion, featuring live entertainment, a lion dance performance, and even an appearance by the God of Fortune (6pm to 10pm, 16 February 2026, RM198+ per person).

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is also offering a Lunar New Year afternoon tea set at The Tea Lounge (RM88+ per person), The Drawing Room (RM108+ per person), and The Orchid Conservatory (RM138+ per person). This set is available from 1 February to 3 March 2026, from 3pm to 6pm.

For those organising Lunar New Year events catering for 100 and up to 1,000 guests, the hotel also offers a variety of festive banquets. The Majestic Prosperity Banquet in the Majestic Ballroom is available from RM2,288+ per table of 10 guests (minimum 50 tables); the Majestic Fortune Banquet is hosted in Function Rooms 1 & 2, from RM2,088+ per table of 10 guests (10 to 30 tables); and the Majestic Prosperity Buffet Banquet at The Canopy is available from RM208+ per person (minimum 80 guests).

For reservations or to order via delivery, please email [email protected] or call or send a WhatsApp message to +6018 623 0126.

EQ Kuala Lumpur

Those of a certain vintage will remember the Golden Phoenix restaurant, the original Equatorial Hotel’s beloved dining establishment that served Cantonese and Szechuan delicacies. Ever since the hotel was refurbished and rebranded into EQ, the name ‘Golden Phoenix’ has become an annual tradition in which a pop-up opens every Lunar New Year season, serving specially curated menus and banquet packages. This Year of the Horse, EQ’s Golden Phoenix pop-up restaurant, led by executive Chinese chef David Yee, features Peaceful Seasons and Rich Fortune lunch sets, as well as Happy Reunion, Bright Auspicious, Wealth Treasures, Great Prosperity, and Vegetarian Feast menu offerings. Be sure to order Golden Phoenix’s signature Poon Choy too. Set menus start from RM178+ per person (minimum order of four); Yee Sang starts from RM138+; traditional roast duck is RM288+ each; and the Premium Poon Choy is RM688+ per pot for six.

EQ is also offering Lunar New Year banquet menus, available within the hotel or even at home (starting from RM3,288+ for 10 persons); gifting collections (available from 27 January to 3 March 2026); Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea at Bottega Lounge (available from 1 February to 3 March 2026); and Lunar New Year buffet options at Nipah Restaurant (available only on 16, 17, and 18 February 2026).

For Golden Phoenix dining reservations, please contact +603 2789 7839 or email [email protected].

The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

This Lunar New Year, Li Yen at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, is setting the table with curated lunch and dinner set menus made for gathering and celebration, from 3 February to 3 March 2026. The Reunion Stars menu features well-loved signatures, such as double-boiled chicken soup with himematsutake mushrooms and dried scallop, prosperity barbecued suckling pig, and ancient-style steamed dragon tiger grouper with shredded pork—each prepared with care by executive Chinese chef Alex Au and his team. Stealing the spotlight is Au’s waxed meat clay pot rice, made with sausages imported from Hong Kong and slow-cooked for 45 minutes to develop its rich, layered flavours. To end on a sweet note, the pan-fried nian gao offers a nostalgic bite of traditional glutinous rice cake.

At The Cobalt, The Ritzy Weekend feast brings together a celebratory spread of eight curated dishes, each inspired by the blessings of wealth, health, happiness, love, growth, unity, luck, and longevity. Expect a festive mix of international flavours, served across two weekends on 6-7 and 13-14 February 2026. For a gentler indulgence, afternoon tea lovers can look forward to the Spring Festival-themed Ritzy Afternoon Tea at The Lobby Lounge from 1 February to 3 March 2026. Enjoy freshly baked savouries, sandwiches, and scones served on beautiful china in a classic three-tier stand. The same experience can also be enjoyed at home, or shared as a gift with the Ritzy Afternoon Tea Box.

For dining reservations at Li Yen, call +6018 623 0038 or email [email protected].

For dining reservations at The Cobalt Room, call +6018 623 0037 or email [email protected].

For dining reservations at The Lobby Lounge, call +6018 623 0036 or email [email protected].

JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur

There are plenty of ways to enjoy a festive time with friends and family at ‘The Happening Hotel’ this Lunar New Year. Its Michelin-Selected Shanghai restaurant has been a pillar of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinese fine-dining landscape for more than 20 years. The Shanghainese Lunar New Year offerings include delights and delicacies created by chef Wong Wing Yeuk, who continues to captivate diners with his homemade and secret recipes throughout the decades.

Available from 3 February to 3 March 2026; 12pm to 2:30pm for lunch from Mondays to Saturdays, and 10:30am to 2:30pm on Sundays and public holidays; 6:30pm to 10pm for dinner.

Meanwhile, Luk Yu Tea House is serving a Chinoiserie Prosperity Feast, curated by its Tastemaker, chef Leong. His culinary approach is inspired by his mother’s ‘made from scratch’ mindset, so expect Chinese soul food in a sophisticated setting. The Feast is available for RM1,188+ for five persons and RM2,388+ for 10 persons, while the signature Yee Sang Platter is available at RM98+ (with Snow Pear) or RM138+ (with Jelly Fish or Home-cooked Salmon). All are offered from 3 February to 3 March 2026.

If your Lunar New Year gatherings call for a private space, consider Club Chinois, where up to 80 people can come together for a joyous time savouring its Chinoiserie Lunar New Year Menu.

For reservations or enquiries at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur, please email [email protected] or call or send a WhatsApp message to +6018 623 0069.

W Kuala Lumpur

For those who savour the finer, bolder flavours of life, chef Weng of Yen unveils a curated contemporary menu derived from traditional Cantonese recipes. What sets the dishes apart is that they are masterfully infused with the rich and expressive layers of Hennessy XXO. The XXO Indulgence menu is a multi-sensory journey priced at RM4,888 nett, and includes Hennessy pairings and exclusive Hennessy merchandise for guests to take home. Reservations are required at least one day in advance.

For reservations at Yen, contact +603 2786 8888 / +6012 357 4788 or email [email protected].

AC Hotel Ipoh

Usher in the Year of the Horse with specially curated banquet menus for sumptuous lunch and dinner reunion celebrations from 3 February to 3 March 2026. The Abundance Reunion Set (RM1,888 for 10 pax) serves up Prosperity Salmon Yee Sang, Roasted Duck with Oriental Sauce, and Chilled Mango with Pomelo, featuring Ipoh’s signature fruit.

For reservations, at AC Hotel Ipoh please email [email protected] or call Sales at +6018 623 0828.

Oversea Restaurant

The premier Chinese restaurant chain has begun its celebrations of joyous reunions from now until 3 March 2026. Oversea’s Chinese New Year Set Menus feature treasured Cantonese recipes lovingly preserved since the 1970s, along with premium festive creations. For pork-free gatherings, head over to the Oversea Seafood Restaurant KL at Jalan Tun Razak or EMP KL at The Westin Kuala Lumpur. In addition, the Prosperity Treasure Pot (RM738++ at selected outlets) is a magnificent symbol of abundance, brimming with 16 premium ingredients, available for both delivery and takeaway.

For reservations, visit Oversea Restaurant’s official website for the respective outlets.

Fifty Tales, Petaling Jaya

Mark the Year of the Horse with Fifty Tales’ Chinese New Year Cincai Dinner, returning for its second year in collaboration with Brown-Forman. Available from now until 2 March 2026, the limited-time menu reinterprets nostalgic festive favourites with modern flair, paired with in-house cocktails featuring Woodford Reserve, Gin Mare, and Tequila Herradura. Highlights include a citrus-forward abalone yee sang, dry-aged roasted corn-fed chicken, truffle Hokkien char, and mala-style cabbage with prawns. Set menus for two to six diners are complemented by celebratory Lunar New Year cocktails, making this a spirited, contemporary option for festive gatherings.

Diners who order the Chinese New Year Cincai Dinner set, or who buy a bottle of Benriach 10 Year Old or Glendronach 12 Year Old, will automatically qualify for the restaurant’s Lucky Draw Campaign, with prizes including the Glendronach 21 Year Old, the Benriach 10 Year Old, and a personalised calligraphy painting.

Reservations can be made via the website or by contacting +603 2022 1100.

Resorts World Genting

Malaysia’s premier mountaintop resort recently launched the country’s highest altitude immersive attraction, the Genting SkyWorlds Immersive Studio, which received a spot in the Malaysia Book of Records. The studio reflects the resort’s ongoing focus on immersive entertainment and creative storytelling high above the clouds. A Chinese New Year-themed video—which will be running until 3 March 2026—introduced Tian Ma, an adorable horse, as the official mascot for Chinese New Year 2026. To elevate the festivities, the Genting International Convention Centre has curated a selection of pork-free banquet packages available from now until 31 March. Each package includes five Deluxe Rooms at First World Hotel, with a minimum booking of five tables (from RM2,880 per table of 10 persons) required.

For more information, visit the website.