Amazing how time flies, in a blink of an eye, it’s the ‘Year of the Dragon’! To celebrate the occasion, many of us would be looking for a restaurant to tossed to an ‘abundant’ year. Here are some of the best choices in town for ‘Lou Sang’ with your family, friends and even your colleagues!
Red Chinese Cuisine, Pullman KLCC
Toasting with a meal together is Chinese New Year tradition to good health, luck, and prosperity for the coming year of the Dragon. Enjoy the set delicious set menus at Red Chinese Cuisine, Pullman KLCC.
For Yee Sang there are 3 varieties namely Sashimi Lobster Yee Sang (RM288+ half portion, RM488+ whole portion), Australian Abalone Treasure Yee Sang (RM188+ half portion, RM368+ whole portion), Salmon Trout Yee Sang (RM78+ half portion, RM138+ whole portion), Fresh Fruit & Garden Green and Healthy Three Types of Nuts Yee Sang (RM98+ half portion, RM168+ whole portion) and Wild Mushroom Treasure Yee Sang (RM68+ half portion, RM128+ whole portion).
A tasty reunion dinner can create a lasting impression. Here are some memorable dishes I tried, which includes Deep Fried Crispy Prawn Meat with Mango Salsa, Mini Lotus Leaf Rice with Dried Oyster, Steamed Wild Solomon Star Grouper with Cordyceps Flower, Sliced Mushroom & Superior Soy Sauce.
There are 4 sets of menus available such as Spring & Happiness Set, Heavenly Treasure Set, Stellar Prosperity Set and Golden Jade Treasure Set. For a table of 5 pax, price starts from RM1,088+ and table of 10 pax at RM2,088+.
For reservations or more information, visit https://www.pullman-kualalumpur-citycentre.com/restaurants-bars/red/.
Chynna, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Indulge in Chef Lam Hock Hin’s 2024 signature Yee Sang, featuring Tasmanian Ocean Trout and Wasabi Longan, and the Tasmanian Ocean Trout with Crispy Rice and Assam Chilli (RM168 Nett-half portion, RM318 Nett-whole portion) and the popular Salted Egg Fish Skin & Soft Shell Crab Yee Sang (RM178 Nett-half portion, RM328 Nett-whole portion).
Chynna’s Auspicious Reunion Set Menus are designed to make your reunion dinners memorable. Some memorable dishes that I tried includes the Unagi Fragrant Fried Rice, Poached free-range chicken with GuangXi Sauce, Buttermilk Prawn with Five Spices and Crispy Rice and many more.
There’s are four auspicious reunion sets: Prosperity Set at RM 1,388 Nett per table for five persons, Fortune Set at RM 1,688 Nett per table for five persons, Wealth Set at RM 2,388 Nett per table for five persons, and the opulent Grand Fortune set priced at RM 699 Nett per person. Each set comes with Chinese Tea.
For reservations or inquiries, please call Chynna at +603 2264 2264, email [email protected] or visit www.eatdrinkhilton.com.
YEN, W Hotel
W Kuala Lumpur invites guests to embark on a journey of opulence, indulgence, and cultural richness with the finest traditional Chinese cuisine with a contemporary twist.
YEN helmed by Chef Tan Kim Weng who specializes in Cantonese and Szechuanese is set to present flavors of prosperity and abundance with a series of specially crafted set menus, ala-carte specialties and varieties of Yee Sang.
Choose from Prosperous Nanyang Yee Sang with Fresh Fruits, Premium Jelly Fish Yee Sang, Korean Snow Pear, Norwegian Salmon Fish Yee Sang, Air Dried Szechuan Fish Chips, Crispy Salted Egg Fish Skin, Crispy Tempura Sabah Lobster Meat, Soft Shell Crab Yee Sang or Premium Caviar, Gold Flakes, Truffle Oil, Abalone Yee Sang. Price ranges from RM178 (half portion) to RM368 (full portion).
There are 2 set menus available namely Luck and Prosperity Set Menu I and Luck and Prosperity Set Menu II. For a table of 5 pax, price starts from RM1,388 nett and table of 10 pax at RM3,688 nett. If you’re looking for an intimate reunion (with a minimum of 2 pax), there’s 4 sets available. The sets are Treasured Flavour, Prosperous Life Forever, The Noble and Double Happiness with price starting from RM248++ per person to RM488++ per person.
For enquiries, email [email protected] or WhatsApp/Contact +6012-357 4788
THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
To welcome a promising year ahead, THIRTY8, the hotel’s signature restaurant, presents a series of exquisite culinary delights for a grand Chinese New Year reunion dining experience.
The Yee Sang toss, a customary start to every Chinese New Year reunion meal, marks the beginning of a year filled with fortune, prosperity, and joy. THIRTY8’s Chinese New Year Set Menu allows guests to savour a well-balanced composition of flavours and elements in each course, expertly curated to complement one another featuring lush portions golden snapper, 10-head abalone, and more. A min order of 4 pax per table at RM288 nett per person and includes Chinese Tea.
For reservations, please contact THIRTY8 at +60 3 2182 1234 or email to [email protected].
Wan Chun Ting, Sofitel Damansara Kuala Lumpur
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.
Kick start with a variety of Chinese New Year Yee Sang such as 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 or 10 Head Abalone Yee Sang. Price starts from RM88_
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.
For table reservations at Wan Chun Ting, please contact +603 2720 6648 or email [email protected].
Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Enjoy a scrumptious Chinese New Year buffet at Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur featuring specialties dishes from the esteemed Chef Mike M.C. Wang. Dishes meticulously crafted by Chef Mike includes DoubleTree by Hilton Taipei Signature Beef Broth Noodle, DoubleTree by Hilton Taipei Fish Head Casserole, Slow Roasted Kam Heong Marinated Beef Brisket, Braised Eight Treasure Seafood Soup and many more.
There are three CNY buffet available namely Prosperity High Tea Buffet, Prosperity Dinner Buffet and Regal Reunion Dinner Buffet. Price ranging from RM74nett per child – RM198nett per adult. There’s also discounts offered for Hilton Honors members.
For reservations or inquiries, please call Makan Kitchen at +603 2172 7272, email [email protected] or visit www.eatdrinkhilton.com.
Straits Estate, VE Hotel & Residence
As the Lunar New Year approaches, VE Hotel & Residence invites guests to partake in the joyous festivities with the unveiling of the Dragon’s Fortune Feast. There are four expertly crafted set menus ideal for both corporate celebrations and intimate family gatherings.
With options starting at the accessible rate of RM1188+ for the Dragon’s Dance Feast, followed by RM1388+ for the Dragon’s Soaring Feast and the premium experience at RM1688+ for the harmonious Dragon and Phoenix Feast. Each set caters to a group of 10 pax with a captivating 8-course meal. For those with a penchant for vegetarian delights, a specially curated set is available at RM988+ per table. Some notable dishes I tried was the Roast Chicken with homemade Mandarin Orange Sauce and Wok-Fried Prawns in XO Sauce and Edamame.
For further reservations or enquiries, please call 03 2246 2888 or email [email protected].
Zuan Yuan, One World Hotel
Unveil a symphony of flavours this Lunar New Year with Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant.
There are varieties of Chinese New Year Yee Sang available such as Zuan Yuen Premium Yee Sang, Boston Lobster Meat & Fruits Yee Sang, 12 Head Abalones and Crystal Pear Yee Sang, Norwegian Smoked Salmon Yee Sang, Crispy Salmon Skin & Whitebait Yee Sang, Norwegian Salmon Fillet Yee Sang or Seasonal Mix Shredded Fresh Fruit with Japanese Sesame and Honey Yee Sang. Price starts from RM99 nett (half portion) to RM888 nett (full portion).
For prosperity menu, choose from 4 available sets which includes Sapphire, Fiery Ruby, Vibrant Emerald, or the extravagant Diamond sets, starting from an enticing of RM1688 nett. Dive into abundance with our Vegetarian set which is also available for a celebration that suits every palate.
For enquiries/reservations, please contact Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant at +603 7681 1113 or WhatsApp +6016 – 339 0995 or email to [email protected]
Avante Hotel
Embrace the mighty roar of flavours in AVANTÉ Hotel’s CNY Prosperity Chinese Set Menu, the year of the Dragon! Dive into a 9-course banquet feast, with each toss of the yee sang igniting strength, prosperity and good fortune for the year to come.
Selections of Chinese New Year Yee Sang includes Prosperity Yee Sang with Jelly Fish, Prosperity Yee Sang with Smoked Duck Breast, Prosperity Yee Sang with Salmon and Prosperity Yee Sang with Baby Abalone. Price ranges from RM78 nett (half portion) to RM298 nett (full portion)
As for Chinese New Year set menu, there’s 3 sets available Set A RM1,988 nett, Set B RM2,388 nett and Set C RM2,688 nett for a table of 10 pax.
For more enquiries, call 03 7681 7770 or email [email protected]
Five Wells, Courtyard by Mariott Setia Alam
Huddle around to toss to a good year at Five Wells Restaurant with specially curated Chinese New Year 8-course menus.
For Yee Sang, there’s two takeaway options available: Ice Plant Salmon Yee Sang price at RM138 Nett (regular size) to RM178 (full portion) or Health & Wealth Fresh Fruit Yee Sang price at RM128 Nett (regular size) to RM168 (full portion).
There’s three reunion sets: Prosperity Set at RM 1,988++ per table, Double Happiness set at RM 2,388++ per table and Glory & Success Set at RM 2,888++ per table. All sets are made for ten persons.
For more information and reservations, please call Five Wells at +6012 560 9077 or email [email protected]