Our Guide to the Best Chinese New Year 2026 Menus & Buffets to Welcome the Year of the Horse With
For flavour and fortune
A comprehensive guide to the Chinese New Year 2026 menus and festive buffets around KL & PJ worthy of welcoming the Year of the Horse with.
There’s no rest for the festive minded! We’re moving swiftly into the Chinese New Year season and it’s bringing along an abundance of yee sang tosses, auspicious wishes, and symbolic dishes. This year, we’re welcoming the Year of the Horse, which means embracing vitality, movement, and lots of nourishment to encourage growth and success. As such, we can always count on the hotels and restaurants around the capital to deliver seasonal menus that will fit right into your festivities. Each one brings its own unique take on dishes that are seen as lucky or vital to any spread during this time. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive list of all the Chinese New Year menus and buffets around KL & PJ that are worth adding to your 2026 celebrations.
This list will continue to be updated.
FOUR SEASONS KUALA LUMPUR
Yun House at the Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur is ringing in the Year of the Horse with set menus and a la carte offerings that will add some flair to your celebrations. There are three set menus available—Majestic, Auspicious, and Yun House Fortuity—that each opens with the restaurant’s signature yee sang, topped with smoked salmon and shaved black truffles. Other star dishes across the menus include braised abalones with winter melon and roasted London duck with herbal essence. Meanwhile at Curate, sumptuous buffet spreads take centrestage with dishes that tastefully combine traditional flavours with modern sensibilities.
Chinese New Year set menus at Yun House
When: 15 January to 3 March 2026 | Available for lunch and dinner
Prices: From RM588 per person with a minimum of four guests | Vegetarian options available at RM338 per person | View the full a la carte menu here
Reservations: Call +603 2382 8602 | Email [email protected]
Chinese New Year festive buffets at Curate
When: 15 January to 18 February 2026 | Available for lunch and dinner
Prices: From RM190 per adult | From RM95 per child
Reservations: Call +603 2382 8602 | Email [email protected]
FIFTY TALES
Fifty Tales has revealed a refreshed Cincai Dinner menu of hearty and refreshing takes on ingredients that are deemed crucial to all Chinese New Year celebrations. Available in both a la carte and set formats, the dishes honor tradition while keeping things polished and playful. The entire menu centers around the house special yee sang as well as the crowd favourite truffle Hokkien char. Must-have dishes include the drunken Nobashi prawn, cured pomfret with Penang strawberries, sweet & spicy basil pork ribs, and Teochew-style steamed tiger grouper. The restaurant has also introduced a trio of festive cocktails, made in collaboration with Drink Connexions, to complement the meal.
CNY Cincai Dinner menu at Fifty Tales
When: 8 January to 2 March 2026 | Available for dinner only
Prices: Small set menu (2 to 3 guests) – RM288++ | Large set menu (4 to 6 guests) – RM598++ | View the full a la carte menu here
Reservations: Website | Call +603 2022 1100
THE ST. REGIS KUALA LUMPUR
The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur proudly debuts its Masterstrokes of the Stallion series for this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations in honour of the horse’s strength and elegance. Over at The Brasserie, the season will see the Auspicious Sunday Brunch as well as the Auspicious Longevity six-course set menu. The former includes all the fix-ins needed for a truly luxurious seasonal dining experience, including champagne and the restaurant’s take on yee sand. Meanwhile, the latter is an exquisite festive offering rooted in traditional Chinese flavours.
For a more intimate experience, The Imperial Stallion Feast offers you and your guests a meaningful gathering experience in one of the hotels’ private dining rooms. As for cocktails, Astor Bar has revealed a special collection of cocktails infused with the flavours of the season from pineapples to oranges. Those visiting on Thursday nights will also get to enjoy some live jazz music alongside their tipples.
Auspicious Longevity set menu at The Brasserie
When: 16 January to 3 March 2026 | Available for lunch and dinner
Price: RM178 nett per person
Reservations: Call +603 2727 6696 | Email [email protected]
Auspicious Brunch at The Brasserie
When: 8 & 15 February 2026 | 12pm to 3pm
Prices: RM328 nett per adult | RM428 nett per adult with free flow alcohol | RM164 nett per child (aged 6 to 12)
Reservations: Call +603 2727 6696 | Email [email protected]
A Toast to Abundance at Astor Bar
When: 16 January to 3 March 2025
Price: RM75 nett per cocktail
Reservations: Call +603 2727 6696 | Email [email protected]
W KUALA LUMPUR
The Year of the Horse celebrations are nothing short of jovial at W Kuala Lumpur, where menus have been crafted to cheer on new beginnings. This year’s series, dubbed Reunion Rein, is all about keeping things bright and vibrant for the season. Yen will be kicking things off with a series of yee sang specials and set menus, all masterfully prepared with a Cantonese touch. Those looking for a grand reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve opt for a table in the Great Room, where you’ll dine under crimson red decor with festivities illuminating the evening.
Reunion Rein at Yen
When: 12 January to 3 March 2026 | Available for lunch and dinner
Prices: From RM268+ per person
Reservations: Website | Call +603 2786 8888 or +6012 357 4788 | Email [email protected]
Reunion Rein at Great Room
When: 16 February 2026 | 7pm onwards
Prices: From RM1,699+ per table of six guests | From RM2,188+ per table of 10 guests
Reservations: Website | Call +603 2786 8888 or +6012 357 4788 | Email [email protected]
SHANGRI-LA KUALA LUMPUR
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur is stepping right into the Chinese New Year 2026 season with menus that are filled with dishes, all of which set a prosperous tone for the upcoming year. In the spirit of the Galloping Horse, Shang Palace’s offerings include auspicious dishes such as steamed deep-sea grouper and double-boiled black chicken soup with abalone dot the set menus, perfect for reunions of any size. There are also five varieties of yee sang platters available as well as its signature Fortune Abalone Poon Choy selection.
For a sumptuous buffet spread, Lemon Garden’s ‘Feast of Prosperity’ covers everything your family will need for a nourishing experience. Expect live cooking stalls, Chinese New Year favourites such as yee sang and Abundance Sea Treasure, Malaysian staples, Western favourites, and more. For a truly grand reunion in a set menu format, opt for the Lo Hei reunion set dinner in the hotel’s Junior Ballroom, featuring the Happy Reunion 8-course set menu.
Feast of Fortune set menus at Shang Palace
When: 12 January to 3 March 2026 | Available for lunch and dinner
Price: From RM368 nett per person with a minimum of two guests | Vegetarian menu available from RM238 nett per person
Reservations: Call +603 2786 2378 | Email [email protected]
Feast of Fortune yee sang at Shang Palace
When: 12 January to 3 March 2026
Price: From RM158 nett
Reservations: Call +603 2786 2378 | Email [email protected]
Bountiful Treasure Fortune Abalone Poon Choi
When: 12 January to 3 March 2026
Price: From RM1,388 nett
Reservations: Call +603 2786 2378 | Email [email protected]
Feast of Prosperity buffet at Lemon Garden
When: 12 January to 3 March 2026 | Available for lunch and dinner
Price: Lunch – From RM208 nett per person | Dinner – From RM228 nett person | Price increases apply for 16 & 17 February 2026
Reservations: Call +603 2786 2378 | Email [email protected]
Lo Hei Happy Reunion Set Menu in Junior Ballroom
When: 16 February 2026
Price: From RM328 nett per person
Reservations: Call +603 2786 2378 | Email [email protected]
EQ KUALA LUMPUR
With the arrival of the Year of the Horse, EQ Kuala Lumpur once again welcomes the return of its Golden Phoenix pop-up Chinese restaurant. Led by Chef David Yee, the team presents a series of Chinese New Year 2026 menus, crafted with care and artistry befitting of the season. The meals feature time-honoured recipes such as poon choy, Hong Kong-style steamed fish, braised seafood with longevity noodles, a selection of yee sang, premium poon choy, and more. Banquet options for larger parties and corporate events are also available.
Chinese New Year set menus at Golden Phoenix
When: 27 January to 3 March 2026 | Available for lunch and dinner
Prices: From RM178+ per person with a minimum of four guests
Reservations: Call +603 2789 7839 | Email [email protected]
Chinese New Year yee sang at Golden Phoenix
When: 27 January to 3 March 2026 | Available for lunch and dinner
Prices: From RM138+ per portion
Reservations: Call +603 2789 7839 | Email [email protected]
Chinese New Year premium poon choy
When: 27 January to 3 March 2026 | Available for lunch and dinner
Prices: From RM688+ per pot
Reservations: Call +603 2789 7839 | Email [email protected]
THE RUMA HOTEL AND RESIDENCES
For this year’s Chinese New Year festivities, The RuMa Hotel and Residences is taking a leaf out of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s book to provide you with a feast at ATAS that will nourish your body all around. The menus incorporate well-known herbs and ingredients that have been heralded for their revitalising benefits, combining flavour, heritage, and wellness. For every booking for six during dinner, a complimentary yee sang will be provided for your tossing pleasure. Those looking to ring in happy hour or raise a toast can also head to SEVEN, the hotel’s lobby bar, for a tipple or two inspired by the principles of TCM and the festive season.
Chinese New Year set menus at ATAS
When: 5 January to 24 February 2026 | Available for lunch and dinner
Prices: Two-course lunch – RM88+ per person | Three-course lunch — RM108+ per person | Three-course dinner – RM228+ per person | Four-course dinner: RM268+ per person
Reservations: Call +603 2778 0763 or +6012 923 2278 | Email [email protected]
A Toast to Flourishing Spirits at SEVEN
When: 5 January to 24 February 2026 | 12pm to 12am
Prices: RM70+ per cocktail
GRAND HYATT KUALA LUMPUR
Ring in the Year of the Horse at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, where its limited-time Chinese New Year menu can be enjoyed with a backdrop of the city skyline. This six-course meal at THIRTY8 kicks off with a sustainable salmon yee sang and continues with other auspicious dishes such as a braised fish maw soup with sea cucumber and steamed tiger grouper. The meal also ends on a sweet note with a trio of desserts, including a crispy feuilletine Chinese New Year cake.
When: 16 to 18 February 2026 | Available for lunch and dinner
Price: RM298 nett per person with a minimum of four guests
Reservations: WhatsApp +6012 621 9869 | Email [email protected]
HILTON PETALING JAYA
The newly refreshed Toh Yuen at Hilton Petaling Jaya presents Strides of Abundance, its Chinese New Year 2026 collection of special menus to ring in the Year of the Horse. Chef Dexter Lai and team have prepared feasts that will bring a delicious Cantonese touch to your celebrations. Each sequence begins with a traditional yee sang before moving on to symbolic dishes such as braised abalones, pan-fried tiger prawns with honey soy sauce, and fried glutinous rice.
Strides of Abundance at Toh Yuen
When: 5 January to 3 March 2026 | Available for lunch and dinner
Price: From RM1,688 nett per table of six guests | From RM2,388 nett per table of ten guests
Reservations: Call +603 7955 9122 | WhatsApp +6016 216 0414 | Email [email protected]
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON KUALA LUMPUR, CHINATOWN
Quan’s Kitchen at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown invites you to feast with its Chinese New Year buffet, featuring both contemporary and traditional delights. Highlight dishes include wok-fried buttermilk crab, Teochew-style steamed fish, jellyfish salad, and more. A DIY fruity yee sang station is also available for a sweet toss to the Year of the Horse.
Chinese New Year buffet at Quan’s Kitchen
When: 1 to 17 February 2026 | Monday to Saturday
Price: From RM178 nett per person
Reservations: WhatsApp +6012 507 3327 | Email [email protected]
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