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CNY 2023: The best festive menus for a hearty reunion this Year of the Rabbit

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17.01.2023

By Marissa Chin

CNY 2023: The best festive menus for a hearty reunion this Year of the Rabbit

With just a week to go, Chinese New Year is ‘rabbit’-ly approaching (pun intended—sorry, not sorry). It’s the season of all things red, gift-giving and, of course, all-important reunion meals. Whether it’s getting together with distant relatives, colleagues or family, Chinese New Year reunions are at the heart of what the celebration is all about: wishing everyone a joyous and prosperous new year ahead.

Without further ado, here is a list of CNY menus and dining promotions in the Klang Valley to usher in the Year of the Rabbit with a hearty meal.

 

St Regis Kuala Lumpur

From intimate family reunions to large corporate gatherings, St Regis Kuala Lumpur welcomes groups as small as four people for reunions at The Astor Bar, the Grand Ballroom, or its private dining rooms this Chinese New Year. Their signature Prosperity Yee Sang comes in four variations and features a secret ingredient passed down from generations of its owning family, Puan Sri Sharon Chua’s ancestral kitchen. Meanwhile, their CNY set menus consist of treasured family recipes including the Braised Bird’s Nest Soup with Chicken, Fatt Choy in Golden Broth, Cantonese Style Fried Rice with Smoked Duck Meat, and more. 

Chinese New Year Set Menus

Availability: 2 January to 5 February 2023

Price: From RM408+ per person

For more information regarding their Chinese New Year offerings, please call or WhatsApp +6012 280 1303, or email [email protected]

Alternatively, you can enjoy the hotel’s Great Happiness Afternoon Tea (also available for takeaway) at The Drawing Room, featuring festive CNY-inspired desserts and savoury canapés. If you would like a more scaled-down version of their festive set menus, St Regis KL also offers a Sunday Brunch featuring highlighting its signature dishes.

Great Happiness Afternoon Tea

Availability: 2 January to 5 February 2023, Takeaway — 12pm to 8:30pm | Dine-in — 12pm to 4pm, 4:30pm to 8:30pm

Price: Takeaway: RM178+ per set | Dine-in: RM168+ per person or RM298+ per person with a glass of Delamotte champagne

The Brasserie’s Sunday Brunch

Availability: 22 January, 29 January and 5 February 2023, 12pm to 3pm 

Price: RM388+ per person | RM498+ per person with free-flowing sparkling wine, red and white wine, and cocktails

For more information regarding their Chinese New Year offerings, please call or WhatsApp +6012 280 1303, or email [email protected]

 

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Gather around for an abundant buffet which offers auspicious dishes such as Traditional Chinese Braised Mushroom, Dried Oyster, Stewed Whole Duck infused in Chinese spices, and more. The hotel also has a special Reunion Buffet Dinner from 21 to 23 January with more luck-bearing dishes such as Double Boiled Chinese Winter Melon Soup with Red Dates and Goji Berries, and Vegetarian Buddha Delight.

Chinese New Year Buffet at Lemon Garden

Availability: 3 January to 5 February 2023

Price: From RM208+ per person

Take your pick from six prosperity set menus of eight or nine courses at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s Shang Palace: 8-Course Rich Fortune Set Menu, 8-Course Vegetarian Menu, 9-Course Wealth Treasures Set Menu, 9-Course Happy Reunion Set Menu, 9-Course Vegetarian Menu. Each set comes with Yee Sang and a combination of Pan-fried Nian Gao.

Chinese New Year Set Menus at Shang Palace

Availability: 3 January to 5 February 2023 (Vegetarian Menu is not available on 21 to 23 January)

Price: From 248+ per person 

Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea at Lobby Lounge

Availability: 3 January to 5 February 2023

Price: RM148+ per person | RM248+ per person with a glass of Chandon Garden Spritz

For reservation and further enquiries, call 603 2074 3900, WhatsApp 6019 390 2257 or email [email protected]

 

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

Get in on all the festive fun with Mandarin Oriental KL’s season-inspired dining, where traditional live performances welcome guests into a prosperous new year. There will even be an ang pao giving session as per the hotel’s tradition! Lai Po Heen offers four exquisite set menus: Fortune, Prosperity, Wealth, and Seasons Peace. If you wish to have an intimate reunion meal, the Fortune and Wealth menus require a minimum of four diners, while the Prosperity and Seasons Peace menu only requires a minimum of two diners, with all dishes individually plated. The guzheng performance will take place on 21 and 22 January between 7pm to 10pm.

Chinese New Year Set Menus at Lai Po Heen

Availability: 9 January to 26 January 2023

Price: From RM388+ per person

For dining reservations at Lai Po Heen, please contact 603 2179 8885 or email [email protected].

For a different Lunar New Year dining experience, why not consider afternoon tea at Lounge at the Park or dim sum at Lai Po Heen? 

Chinese New Year Dim Sum Set

Availability: 9 January to 26 January 2023

Price: From RM288+

Afternoon Tea at Lounge on the Park

Availability: 9 January to 28 January 2023

Price: From RM188+

For reservations about this delectable afternoon tea set, visit the website, email [email protected] or call 603 2330 8798.

 

Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur

This Lunar New Year, find the spirit of the Water Rabbit at The Ritz-Carlton KL’s Chinese restaurant, Li Yen which is the picture of elegance in its blossoming garden interior design. The restaurant offers an intimate ambience with seven stylish private dining room options that can cater for groups of eight to 30 people. Executive Chinese Chef Alex Au and his team have curated six stunning set menus (also available à la carte) featuring The Reunion Stars—a collection of reunion star dishes that emphasise tradition.

Chinese New Year Set Menus at Li Yen

Availability: 8 January to 5 February 2023 | Lunch – 12pm to 3pm (Monday to Saturday) | 10:30am to 3pm (Sunday and Public Holidays) | Dinner – 6:30pm to 10pm daily

Price: From RM168++ per person

For reservations and enquiries, WhatsApp +6018 646 8033 or email [email protected].

 

JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur

Indulge in classic Shanghainese cuisine this festive season at the award-winning Shanghai restaurant. Led by Shanghainese native Executive Chinese Chef Wong Wing Yeuk, the menu is dedicated to serving only the best and most authentic dishes from Shanghai that are packed full of flavour. 

Shanghai Restaurant

Availability: 8 January to 5 February 2023 | Lunch – 12pm to 2:30pm (Tuesday to Saturday) | 10:30am to 2:30pm (Sundays and Public Holidays) | Dinner – 6pm to 10pm (Tuesday to Sunday)

Price: From RM350++ per person 

For reservations and enquiries, WhatsApp 6018 591 8537 or email [email protected].

 

W Kuala Lumpur

No stranger to fun, W Kuala Lumpur has put together an array of festive offerings to hop our way into the Year of the Rabbit. Whether that’s a yum cha session over dim sum, flavoursome set menus, à la carte specialities or heart-warming feasts, your CNY celebrations will be anything but boring! Head over to Yen where a choice of four set menus await: Spot of Sunshine, Prosperous Life Forever, Wishing You Prosperity and Double Happiness

Chinese New Year Set Menus at Yen

Availability: 2 January to 5 February 2023, Lunch – 12pm to 2:30pm (Tuesday to Friday), 11am to 2:30pm (Weekends and Public Holidays), Dinner – 6pm to 10pm (Tuesday to Sunday)

Price: From RM 328+ per person

Do note that on Chinese New Year Eve, lunch is available from 11am to 2:30pm. Dinner will have two seating slots: 5pm to 7pm, and 8pm to 10pm (last order at 9:30pm). Only the set menus will be on offer.

Xin Nian Hao (Happy New Year) Dim Sum Brunch

Availability: 2 January to 26 February 2023 | Seating 1 – 11am to 12:30pm | Seating 2 – 1pm to 2:30pm (weekend and public holidays)

Price: RM168+ per adult | RM84+ per child (inclusive of one portion of premium bird’s nest soup and steamed double-layer ninko)

One Two Tea at Woo Bar

Availability: 3 January to 28 February 2023 | 3pm to 5pm (Tuesday to Sunday)

Price: RM168+ per person inclusive of one welcome drink

For enquiries or reservations email [email protected] or contact 6012 357 4788.

 

Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara 

The luxury hotel opens its doors to guests with a sumptuous table of authentic Cantonese delicacies, auspicious dishes and afternoon high tea. To usher in good fortune and happiness, make your way to Wan Chun Ting where Executive Chinese Chef Leong Weng Heng uses his 32 years of experience to create three unforgettable set menus. Buffets, dim sum and à la carte dishes are also available during this festive period. 

Chinese New Year Set Menu at Wan Chun Ting

Availability: 3 January to 5 February 2023 

Price: From RM258+ per person 

For dining reservations at Wan Chun Ting, call 03 2720 6648 or email [email protected].

 

Chinese New Year Buffets at Kwee Zeen

Availability: Dinner — 20 and 21 January 2023 | Brunch — 22 January 2023

Price: RM168+ per adult | RM84+ per child (aged seven to 11 years old) 

For dining reservations at Kwee Zeen, call 03 2720 6608.

Afternoon High Tea at Le Bar Cocktail & Stories

Availability: 1 to 31 January 2023, 2pm to 5pm

Price: RM158+ per ser 

For dining reservations at Le Bar, please call 03 2720 6668.

 

Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel

Leap into the Year of the Rabbit in Cantonese fashion with Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel’s extensive selection of CNY offerings with the theme, Heritage of Canton. Paying homage to quintessential Cantonese cuisine, Chef Lim Huang Hock of Yue honours traditional cooking techniques and ingredients that express the soul of Cantonese heritage, whether that’s through nourishing soups, premium seafood dishes, fiery stir-fries or delectable desserts. Dishes such as Steamed Chicken with Chinese Herbs and Lotus Leaf, Stir-fried Prawn with Lotus Root and Pandan Cream, and more are featured on the menus and are also available à la carte. 

Lunar Set Menus at Yue 

Availability: 3 January to 10 February 2023

Price: From RM268+ per person 

For inquiries or reservations, call 017-228-6098 or email [email protected].

If you’re in want of a scrumptious buffet where you and your loved ones can enjoy a wide selection of specials apart from CNY dishes, Feast is offering Western, Indian and Malay delicacies on top of its festive classics such as Wok-fried Tiger Prawns in Salted Egg Yolk Sauce, Tau Fu Fa with Honey Syrup, and more. 

An Auspicious Feast 

Availability: 8 January to 5 February 2023

Price: RM118+ per person

For inquiries or reservations, call 017-228-6098 or email [email protected].

 

Oversea Restaurant

Bring some next-level huat to you and your loved ones this season with Oversea Restaurant’s popular signature dishes. Starring the mouth-watering Waxed Meat Claypot Rice, Prosperity Treasure Pot, and more, these classics are bound to put a smile on everyone around the table. 

Waxed Meat Claypot Rice

Price: RM138+ for six people | RM168+ for 10 people

Prosperity Treasure Pot

Price: RM838+ for six to eight people | RM1,188+ for eight to 10 people

Apart from these à la carte dishes, Overseas Restaurant is also serving three meal sets that span eight to nine courses. The menus have been put together by a group of executive chefs with more than 40 years of experience, making sure that prosperity and luck are on your side this Year of the Rabbit. Each meal set comes with a box of Oversea’s Hong Kong Style Eff Rolls while stocks last.

Chinese New Year Set Menus

Availability: 22 January to 30 February 2023

Price: From RM898+ for six people | RM3,388+ for 10 people

For further enquiries or bookings, visit their website or call 010 879 7227 / 010 879 7007 (One Utama), 03 9057 9911 / 012 292 3170 (Bandar Baru Sri Petaling), or 03 2144 9911 / 012 928 3170 (Imbi).

 

The RuMa Hotel and Residences

Looking for some opulence to celebrate the season of the Water Rabbit? Consider The RuMa Hotel and Residences’ colonial charm that also captures the comforts of home. At The Librari, guests can enjoy an afternoon tea of delicate sweets and savoury treats amidst elegant surroundings. The Spring Afternoon Tea comes with an indulgent ice cream pairing specially devised by its in-house ice cream master and is served tapas style, with each dish artfully prepared and served from a trolley. 

Spring Afternoon Tea at The Librari

Availability: 13 January to 31 March 2023 | 2pm to 5pm daily 

Price: RM158 nett per person | RM298 nett for two people

For reservations and inquiries, contact 03 2778 0751 or email [email protected]

 

The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar

Celebrate The Lunar New Year with a Malaysian menu that highlights fresh local ingredients and familiar native flavours. Presenting its Reunion Feast, the indulgent four-course CNY menu consists of the Golden Prosperity Yee Sang with a medley of local vegetables; Fine Fortune Scallop on a bed of wild betel leaves and chilli oil; Wok Hei Wagyu or Cod Rice; and a Panna Cotta and Lucky Longan.

The Reunion Feast at The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar

Availability: 6 January to 5 February 2023 

Price: RM250 nett per person | RM350 net per person inclusive of Vins D’alsace Horcher wine pairing 

For reservations and more information, visit their website or contact 603 2778 6688.

 

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur 

Hop into a bright and prosperous new year with Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur’s curation of opulent offerings. The luxury hotel’s festive menus, which are available in both set and á la carte, see popular Chinese dishes such as Steamed Wild Sea Garupa, Wok-fried Glutinous Rice, and more that are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. 

Chinese New Year Set Menus and Á La Carte Menu at Thirty8

Availability: 6 January to 5 February 2023

Price: RM988 nett for 4 people | RM1,888 for 8 people

For reservations and inquiries, contact 603 2203 9188 or email [email protected]

 

Maria’s SteakCafe

If you’re looking to branch out of the typical reunion dinner Oriental cuisine, you’re in luck! Maria’s SteakCafe is offering two East meets West Chinese New Year set menus that will satisfy both a Eurocentric and Chinese palette. The Abundance Set and Prosperity Set will start with the Smoked Salmon or Pulled Beef Yee Sang, and offers dishes such as Maria’s signature Ribeye, Spaghetti Seafood Aglio Olio, Creamy Mushroom Soup, and more. The Abundance Set is suitable for smaller groups of four to six whilst the Prosperity Set caters to bigger parties of up to 10 people.

Chinese New Year Set Menus at Maria’s SteakCafe

Availability: 10 January to 5 February 2023

Price: RM788 nett for four to six people (Abundance Set) | RM1,188 nett for eight to 10 people (Prosperity Set)

For reservations and inquiries, contact 603 2282 2220 (Bangsar), 603 7725 2313 (Damansara Perdana), 603 7496 6415 (Sunway), 603 2181 6788 / 0109020386 (KLCC).

 

InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

For those seeking traditional comfort food this Lunar New Year, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur has got you covered. Feast from a wealth of culinary treasures from their lunch and dinner weekend menus, buffets or a delicious afternoon Dim Sum set to savour the best Cantonese fare. 

Lunar New Year Buffet Dinner at Serena Brasserie

Availability: 7 January to 4 February 2023 | 6:30pm to 10:30pm every Saturday

Price: RM188 nett per adult | RM94 nett per child

Lunar New Year Long Lunch at Serena Brasserie

Availability: 3 January to 5 February 2023 | 12:30pm to 4pm every Sunday

Price: RM198 nett per adult | RM99 nett per child | Optional add-on of RM120 for free flow of house wine, beer, soft drinks and chilled juices for two hours

For reservation, please contact 6016 202 4623 or email [email protected]

Chinese New Year Dim Sum Sets at Tao Chinese Cuisine

Availability: 26 December 2022 to 5 February 2023 | 12pm to 2:30pm (Lunch), 6:30pm to 10:30pm (Dinner)

Price: From RM198 nett per full set for 10 people

Alternatively, relax and enjoy an afternoon of high tea with loved ones amidst a serene space overlooking a lush private garden. The set features CNY-inspired treats such as Phoenix Yeast puff, Red Bunny Mochi, Deep-Fried Lotus Sesame Balls, and more. 

Lunar New Year Hi-Tea at OneSixFive Lounge

Availability: 1 January to 5 February 2023 | 2pm to 5pm daily 

Price: RM258 nett for two people | RM358 nett per set for two people with two bottles of baby champagne

For reservations, contact 016 202 4623 on WhatsApp.

 

ParkRoyal Collection Kuala Lumpur 

Toss to a prosperous year ahead with a hearty homecoming reunion meal at ParkRoyal Collection Kuala Lumpur. To reflect its Feast of Opulence theme this Lunar New Year, the hotel presents two reunion set meals for dinner and brunch, as well as an afternoon high tea session. To elevate your huat huat soiree with loved ones, book a private dining room and enjoy your eight-course set menu in an intimate setting with a minimum 48 hours advance reservation.

Bunn-tiful Reunion Dinner at Thyme

Availability: 21 January 2023 | 6:30pm to 10:30pm 

Price: RM288 nett per person | RM388 nett per person including beverage package| Children aged six to 11 are entitled for a 50 per cent discount

Chinese New Year Brunch at Thyme

Availability: 22 and 23 January 2023 | 12pm to 3pm 

Price: RM188 nett per person | RM288 nett per person including beverage package | Children aged six to 11 are entitled for a 50 per cent discount

A Lunar Reunion (Private Room)

Availability: 21 January to 5 February 2023

Price: RM3,888 nett per table of 10 people 

Prosperi-Tea Afternoon at The Botanist Lounge & Bar

Availability: 9 January to 5 February 2023 | 3pm to 5pm daily

Price: RM198 nett per set for two people with non-alcoholic beverages | RM388 nett per set for two people with a bottle of Marqués de Cáceres

For reservations, email [email protected], call 03 2782 8503 or WhatsApp 012 230 2782.

 

For more ideas on how to get CNY-ready this 2023, head here.

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