Revered over all creatures, the dragon was a symbol of imperial rule—and you too can dine like an emperor this Chinese New Year with our selection of these hotels and restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. By picking any of the exquisite options on this list or at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur, you’re guaranteed a memorable time with family and friends and a fabulous meal to usher in the festivities in 2024.
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Chynna, the hotel’s opulent modern Cantonese and Shanghainese restaurant, is a truly fitting location to usher in the lunar new year with its own traditional Chinese herbal apothecary and tasteful red lanterns adorning the space all year round. Indulge in one of four Auspicious Reunion Set Menus for an exquisite family gathering such as the Grand Fortune set (RM 699 nett per person). Superior dishes are on the menu including Bird’s Nest and Chinese Wolfberry served in Snow Pear Soup and Steamed Koi Fish Nian Gao with Musang King Durian Filling. From now until 24 February, also opt for sumptuous à la carte options such as their Supreme Assorted Hotchpotch (RM268 nett per person, minimum five persons), an innovative Yee Sang meticulously arranged as a visual and gastronomic feast.
For reservations and inquiries, call +60322642264 or email hiltonkualalumpur_FB@hilton.com.
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
As the Year of the Dragon unfurls its glorious wings, the Michelin-selected restaurant Yun House is splendidly decked out in dragon-inspired décor where an enchanting menu and festivities await, including a lion dance on 19 February. Opt for one of three signature set menus such as Majestic (RM598 per pax, minimum four persons), which includes decadent European Lobster with Chopped Chili and Crab Roe Ramen and Braised African Ten Head Abalone with Marrow. Then take part in an elevated Yee Sang ritual (RM198 onwards for half-sized portions) from now until 24 February, with tantalising options such as Locally Harvested Mantis Prawns with Sliced Black Truffle Yee Sang.
For reservations, contact the Hotel via the Four Seasons App.
EQ Kuala Lumpur
The hotel’s legendary pop-up restaurant, Golden Phoenix, makes its highly anticipated annual return from 29 January to 24 February at Level 1. Drawing from a treasury of recipes that go back half a century, extravagant lunches and dinners will be served that will impress any guest including seven celebratory set menus (RM198+ to RM888+ per pax, minimum four persons) including succulent Baked Boston lobster with dried scallops and shimeji swimming in supreme broth. The pièce de résistance of their à la carte menu is naturally their poon choi (RM588+, served up to six pax), which symbolises abundance and includes 10-head abalone and tiger prawns.
For reservations and enquiries, WhatsApp +60122789239, call +60327897722, or email dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com.
Sunway Resort Hotel
Convivial gatherings await at The Resort Café, with an exquisitely curated eight-course menu of traditional Chinese dishes such as Double-boiled Baby Abalone Soup with Rock Melon and Steamed Whole Dragon Tiger Grouper. The Prosperous Reunion package is priced at MYR2,888 net for 10 persons, with two sessions on 9 February 2024 (5:00 pm to 7:30 pm and 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm). Otherwise, have a tête-à-tête with meticulously crafted intricate sweets, pastries and savoury bites during the Imperial Afternoon Tea (RM88 nett for two persons) at the Linkway Café from now until 24 February, from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm daily.
For reservations, WhatsApp +6019 3815568, call +60374952009 or visit their website.
Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur Managed by Banyan Tree
To commemorate the auspicious season, partake in a magnificent Cantonese dining experience at Jade Pavilion, with its nine-course reunion set menus and a selection of Yee Sang. Show up in your finest festive ensembles to tuck into their Fortune Set Menu (RM598.80 nett per pax, minimum four persons), which comprises their Salmon Yee Sang with Soft Shell Crab and Mini Cuttlefish. Then toss to a greater fortune with their Salmon Yee Sang with 16-Head Abalone and Alaskan Scallops (half portion RM 265 nett; full portion RM 528 nett). Available now until 29 February 2024 (two sessions available, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm or 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm).
For reservations WhatsApp +6010-3977833, call +60321172823 or email JadePavilion-PavilionHotel@banyantree.com.
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
A majestic celebration featuring rich and distinct Chinese flavours awaits from now until 24 February at Shang Palace. Select from one of five set menus, each skilfully crafted by their culinary team such as the Happy Reunion nine-course Set Menu (RM398 nett per person, minimum six persons). This feast includes premium ingredients such as abalone, sun-dried oyster and lobster, all of which carry symbolism in Chinese tradition and are believed to attract wealth. On 24 February, an awe-inspiring acrobatic lion dance performance by an award-winning troupe will be on hand at the hotel lobby entrance to add jubilation to the festivities.
For reservations, call +60320322388 or email dining.kl@shangri-la.com.
