Fresh off the year-end holidays and there’s already cause to indulge in more delectable and indulgent feasts. We’re referring to the Lunar New Year season of course where delicious food and the tossing of Yee Sang have become synonymous with the celebration. For 2025, there’s no shortage of opulent and celebratory Chinese New Year menus to consider.
Whether you’re looking to host a party for friends or family, there’s abundant choices available in our fair city. Better yet, there are also options to enjoy the feasts at home with luxurious takeaway options. Regardless of your choice, these suggested 2025 Chinese New Year menus will surely provide an appetizing way to welcome the Year of the Snake (and hopefully stack the ‘Ong’ assuredly in your favour).
Scales Of Fortune @ W Kuala Lumpur
To welcome the Year of the Snake, W Kuala Lumpur presents a new look for YEN and a refined menu. Under the guidance of Chef Tan Kim Weng, the restaurant offers a mix of contemporary flavours infused with traditional Chinese New Year fare. Available for lunch and dinner on 28 and 29 of January, YEN presents several Reunion Set Menus for two to larger parties. For a more elaborate feast, check out the property’s Great Room and its grand dining menu. The Yee Sang is also elevated with deep-fried home-grown abalone mushrooms paired with fresh fruits alongside staple and traditional options such as jelly fish and salmon.
Celebratory Experiences @ Indigo Kuala Lumpur
From delicious high-teas to reunion buffets, Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park has crafted a number of festive offerings to bring joy, prosperity and togetherness in the new year. At The Silver Monkey, diners can indulge in a luxurious Reunion Buffet dinner from 6pm with a curated spread of traditional Chinese New Year dishes. On 29 January the outlet will celebrate the festivities with a Hi-Tea Buffet starting from 12pm. Alongside traditional dumplings, and festive pastries, both menus also allow guests to create their own Yee Sang.
Auspicious Feasts @The Westin
The Westin Kuala Lumpur is gearing up to spread festive cheer with indulgent and prosperous Chinese New Year buffet menus for 2025. Hosted at The Living Room, the Hotel’s Chinese Chef de Cuisine, David Poh and his team will prepare an elaborate spread for the Eve of the Lunar New Year and for dinner on the first day of the Lunar festivities. Diners can look forward to a carving station with delectable roasted and barbequed meats as well as other live action counters. The Westin is also offering its Eternal Prosperity Yee Sang featuring abalone, salmon, smoked duck and meat-free options for takeaway.
Festive Dining @ Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
To help usher in the year of the Wood Snake, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur’s Lai Po Heen is serving up a wide array of dining options and limited time offers from 6 January to 12 February. Throughout the duration the restaurant is offering curated set menus, festive hampers, a selection of Yee Sang platters and the iconic Treasure Pot (Poon Choi). For lunch, the restaurant will serve its exquisite menu featuring key dim sum items such as Abalone Chicken Siew Mai with Fish Roe, Lobster Dumpling with Fish Roe and Gold Leaf and Crispy Bean Curd Roll Filled with Shrimps. For those who prefer to indulge their feasts at home there is also the option taking home the Treasure Pot.
Grand Indulgence @ Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur
Timeless traditions meet modern elegance at Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur with lavish banquet sets, buffets, indulgent Yee Sang and even a themed cocktail until 12 February. Available for dine-in at Roselle Coffee House or for banquet orders, guests can take their pick of two Spring Festival Menus or choose to reunite over the majestic Emperor’s Reunion Poon Choi at UMI Japanese Restaurant. A dish symbolising abundance it features a combination of large prawns, cod fish collar, hybrid Hokkaido scallops, oysters and more. Diners can also toast to prosperity with the Lunar Blossom cocktail, specially crafted just for the festive season.
Grand Return @EQ Kuala Lumpur
Iconic restaurant Golden Phoenix makes its return to EQ starting 14 January. The acclaimed Chinese restaurant makes its appearance as a pop-up to serve signature Lunar New Year dishes. Guests can look forward to fan-favourite servings of signature yee sang, luxurious poon choy, and crispy Peking duck. Golden Phoenix will serve curated lunch and dinner menus throughout the duration. Additionally on 29 January, the first day of Chinese New Year and on Chap Goh Mei on 12 February, the award-winning Kwong Ngai Lion Dance troupe will perform at the hotel’s lobby at 9am and 5pm respectively.
