Feasts Fit For A Dragon: Best Places In KL For Chinese New Year Dinners

Start the Year of the Dragon with an unforgettable feast. Here are our recommendations for top restaurants to usher in the Lunar New Year celebrations.

Start the Year of the Dragon roaringly with an unforgettable feast. Here are some top-notch establishments that have prepared festive menus and unique dishes to usher in the Lunar New Year. 

Shanghai Restaurant at JW Marriott 

Shanghai restaurant, Restaurants for Lunar New Year celebrations

Shanghai Restaurant

Starting with a Michelin-recognized restaurant, Shanghai at JW Marriott Hotel specializes in Shanghainese cuisine and dim sum. The elegant ambience compliments restaurant specialities such as braised Spanish pig’s trotter with sea moss and Double-boiled Superior Fish Maw Soup with dried scallops, chicken, and ham. Conveniently located at the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai offers both a la carte menus and takeaway services. 

Yun House at Four Seasons Hotel 

Yun House signature Yee Sang platter

Ready yourself for the expert and inventive culinary twists from Michelin-selected Yun House’s top-notch menu.  Diners will revel in dishes like European Lobster with Chopped Chili and Crab Roe Ramen, Fish Maw Soup with Matsutake Mushroom and Sun-Dried Scallop, and Farmed Black Chicken. In brief, Yun House promises a tantalising meal that strikes a delightful balance between innovation and tradition. This is definitely a restaurant fit for Lunar New Year celebrations!

Dai Jin Omakase 

Dai Jin Dining

Intending to capture the grace and affluence of Song Dynasty scholars through showcasing refined elements like tea ceremonies, floral arrangements, and more, Dai Jin boasts a feast for the senses. Scrumptious surprises span from cherry-shaped foie gras to shrimp dumplings that resemble goldfish in a mist-shrouded lily pond, sake-spiked abalone to plum-infused noodle dough soup. Adding to the experience, Dai Jin has a peaceful and serene setting, blending tradition with fresh, creative touches. They serve seasonal kaiseki-style lunches and dinners inspired by classical Chinese and contemporary French and Japanese flourishes. 

Brasserie 25 at Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur 

Brasserie 25

Brasserie 25

Indulge in a distinct mix of barbecue favourites that combine traditional and Western tastes! From beef ribs, gourmet chicken burgers, and homemade sausages to Longevity Noodles and the traditional Lou Hei, Brasserie 25 has something for everyone. You may also consider experiencing their special Afternoon Tea commemorating the Lunar New Year of the Dragon, where Bloomsbury’s essence blends with Kuala Lumpur’s fiery spirit. 

Jade Pavilion at Pavilion Hotel 

Jade Pavilion, Restaurants for Lunar New Year celebrations

Jade Pavilion

Experience authentic Cantonese cuisine in an elegant venue reminiscent of ancient imperial Chinese gardens. Pork-free and halal, this is a popular Chinese cuisine option for Muslims. After all, the setting is tranquil and the menu boasts a selection of Cantonese gourmet dishes and dim sum specialties. There is an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner and an imperial decadence afternoon tea menu that starts at MYR 188 per person. 

Li Yen at The Ritz-Carlton

Li Yen dishes

Li Yen at The Ritz-Carlton

Michelin Selected Li Yen launches a specially crafted Lunar New Year feast. Their “The Reunion Stars” collection indulges in a selection of six exquisite set menus featuring traditional reunion delicacies and specialty dishes for both lunch and dinner. Among these dishes are the Hong Kong-style waxed Meat Clay Pot Rice and the Steamed Goldfish Nian Gao. With the option to sit in one of seven stylish private dining rooms, Li Yen truly epitomizes the essence of reunion and festivity.

ATAS and The LIBRARI at The RuMa Hotel and Residences

RuMa Afternoon Tea Special

RuMa welcomes the Year of the Wood Dragon with special packages and offers. Their special Year of the Dragon package includes a 5-course ‘Flavours of Home’ Contemporary Asian menu for two at RuMa’s ATAS Restaurant, inspired by Malaysia’s unique variety of flavors. Additionally, The LIBRARI offers an exclusive Chinese New Year-themed afternoon tea set. Wonderfully savory king fish pie tee for prosperity, delicate entremets lychee for love and romance, and traditional pineapple tarts for good luck are available until March 3rd at The LIBRARI.

Lai Po Heen at Mandarin Oriental 

Lai Po Heen

Lai Po Heen

Last but certainly not least, Lai Po Heen ushers in the New Year with five specially curated festive menus. Namely Seasons Peace, Wealth, Prosperity, Fortune, and a unique Vegan menu; there’s something for each family. Dim sum enthusiasts will also delight in the comeback of their popular Happiness Dim sum set menu, which includes steamed scallop black truffle siew mai, deep-fried soft-shell crab yam puff, double-boiled fish maw, and more!

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