These Nine Hotels & Restaurants Have The Indulgent Christmas Feasts Of Your Dreams

Not in the mood to cook this festive season? Then you should head to these places to host the Christmas feast that will be the envy of all your social media followers. Some of the finest hotels and restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya are cooking up a storm this month, with carefully curated menus to enjoy with the whole family as well as seasonal gift hampers. Here are our recommended places to book a table for an end-of-year celebration to remember.

EQ Kuala Lumpur

Visitors can spend days feasting on the Yuletide offerings available at their array of signature restaurants. Just for the season, a specially set-up Festive Bake Shop will offer Christmas cookies, chocolates, baked goods and festive hampers, as well as pre-prepared items such as a roast Cajun Turkey and Beef Tenderloin. A luxurious seven-course Christmas Eve dinner inclusive of a bottle of 375ml champagne priced at RM888+ per person for the window seats looking out at the glittering skyline (normal seats at RM788+ per person) awaits at the celebrated fine dining restaurant, Sabayon. Festive meals are also available at Kampachi, Etoile, Bottega Lounge, Nipah, and even private function rooms.

For reservations and enquiries, call +60327897777 or email info@kul.equatorial.com.

EQ Kuala Lumpur


The Starhill Dining

Christmas is a time to satiate your appetite for decadent desserts! Over at The Alchemy’s The New Yorker Festive Afternoon Tea (RM180++ for two pax, RM180++ per box excluding delivery charges), Snow Lemon Cookies, Gingerbread Macaron, and Berries Petite Gâteau await you. Meanwhile at Shook!, they’re shaking up the place with festive cheer and serving up a splendid feast on Christmas Eve at dinnertime. Prices are at RM200++ per adult, RM90++ per child and an early bird price of 3-for-2 is available for pre-payments from 18 to 21 December.

Reservations are required for the afternoon tea. WhatsApp to book at +60189298060 or email shook@thestarhilldining.com.

The Starhill


The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

With the hotel acting as the perfect backdrop for a quintessential Christmas, gather for a traditional meal at the Colonial Café for a curated menu either on Christmas Eve for dinner (RM280++ per person) or on Christmas Day for lunch (RM200++ per person). Otherwise, catch up with loved ones for afternoon tea while sampling freshly baked scones with clotted cream as well as festive pastries and cakes either at the Colonial Café (RM88++), The Drawing Room (RM108++), or The Orchid Conservatory (RM138++). This delectable afternoon tea set can also be delivered to the doorstep of those near and dear to you this December at RM200++ per gift set (excluding delivery fees).

For reservations, please WhatsApp +60146471060 or email guestservices@majestickl.com.

The Majestic Hotel


JW Marriot Kuala Lumpur

At their renowned fine dining restaurant, Shanghai, put an oriental twist on your Christmas gatherings with ‘A Shanghai Culinary Symphony’ (reservations required), where authentic fare is elevated with an exquisite selection of quality Chinese wines and teas. Additionally, from 6 December onwards, their Toys for Tots program encourages visitors to donate a gift or funds to more than 100 underprivileged children. Approach their Concierge desk for more information.

For reservations and enquiries, Whatsapp +60185918537, WeChat @ShanghaiJWMKL or email shanghairestaurant@jwmarriottkl.com.

JW Marriot Kuala Lumpur


PARKROYAL COLLECTION and Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur

In celebration of their one-year anniversary, truly magical spreads have been curated—such as a seafood buffet dinner at Thyme on 24 December (MYR288 nett per adult, MYR388 nett per adult including free flow of drinks). Otherwise, opt to elevate your Christmas Eve experience with a six-course Noel Dinner at Pacific Lounge on level 25, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites (MYR588 nett per adult including free including free flow of drinks).

On Christmas Day, tuck into a decadent buffet brunch at Thyme (MYR218 nett per adult, MYR318 nett per adult including a free flow of drinks). Next, a buffet dinner at Thyme awaits for a memorable evening (RM288 nett per adult, RM388 nett per adult including free flow of drinks, children aged 5 years and younger eat for free, children aged 6 to 11 years old enjoy 50 per cent savings). The free flow of drinks for all meals only includes soft drinks, beer, and house wine.

For reservations and enquiries, call +603 2872 8503, WhatsApp +6012 230 2782, or email dining.prckul@panpacific.com.

Parkroyal


The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

There’s no place like this to herald in a ritzy Christmas, with an abundance of culinary delights from traditional dishes to global cuisines. Enjoy a ‘beary’ Merry Christmas with their Teddy Bear Teatime at The Lobby Lounge, which is sure to delight both the young and young-at-heart with fun activities such as building your own teddy bear. The event will be held on 17 December from 1 pm to 4 pm (RM180++ per adult, RM120++ per child). A decadent array of celebratory favourites also awaits at The Cobalt Room on Christmas Day for brunch including a succulent Roast Turkey carvery on a trolley (MYR220++ per adult, MYR420++ with free-flow alcohol, MYR120++ per child from 12.30pm to 3.30pm).

Reservations required. WhatsApp +60183063188 for The Lobby Lounge, +60189292174 for The Cobalt Room, or email dining@ritzcarltonkl.com.

The Ritz-Carlton


Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur

You may not have a crackling fireplace to keep you cosy, so make a visit to Brasserie 25 as their chefs fire up the grill for a succulent spread that includes a perfectly roasted leg of lamb accompanied by festive cocktails. The buffet is available from 22 December 2023 to 1 January 2024 at RM120++ per person from 6pm to 10pm on weekdays only. Otherwise, get into the spirit, quite literally, at the Man Tao Bar where their mixologists have concocted a menu just for the season. Choose from multiple drinks packages such as the Fizz & Wine priced at RM550++ which includes a bottle of Prosecco and a bottle of House Red, White, or Rose.

For reservations and enquiries, call +60320380000 or email enquiry@stripeskl.com.

Hotel Stripes


Sunway Resort Hotel

Have a taste of Christmas classics and innovative culinary delights in one sitting at Sunset Terrace on Level 1 of the hotel. The highlight of the evening will be ‘The Feast of the 7 Fishes’, a spectacular showcase of seafood dishes including Octopus with Garlic and Herb, Harissa Baked Barramundi and Oysters Rockefeller, while meat lovers can look forward to Crusted Prime Rib Beef, Honey Glazed Roast Chicken and more. End the night on a sweet note with an array of desserts such as Black Forest Log Cake and Italian classic Panettone. Prices vary according to dates and for adults and children. From now until 30 December, step into their gingerbread house and create a hamper overflowing with treats with choices of cakes, cookies, pies, eclairs and more, all presented in beautiful bespoke boxes and packaging.

Visit their website for more information. For reservations call +60374952009 or WhatsApp +60193815568.

Sunway Resort Hotel


Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel

Christmas is a time of giving and you can’t go wrong with their array of Christmas gift boxes including an Artisanal Christmas Gift Box (RM128nett) consisting of English Fruitcake, Peppermint Meringue Drops, and more or a Festive Cookie Box (RM98 nett) with a Gingerbread Man and Mailänder. From 14 to 30 December, The Wonders of Christmas Buffet invites guests to relish in delicacies such as Whole-Roasted Turkey with Sage as well as Chicken & Prune Roulade at the Feast Restaurant (from RM138 nett per person onwards).

For reservations, call +6017-2286098 or email dining.spj@sheraton.com.

Sheraton

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