LOFF After Hours: Prosperous delights in Kuala Lumpur for Lunar New Year 2024
Savour the opulence of the season with an array of innovative delicacies to celebrate this Lunar New Year.
To welcome the auspicious Year of the Dragon in 2024, it is time to explore the seamless fusion of tradition and culinary creativity at these luxurious dining establishments in Kuala Lumpur, where each location guarantees an unforgettable Chinese New Year celebration.
Indulge your palate with a diverse selection of meticulously prepared Chinese New Year specialities, from themed high tea sets at Element Kuala Lumpur to Foie Gras Croquette at Nobu KL, all expertly crafted by skilled award-winning chefs that will get you excited to welcome the prosperity and good fortune of the new year.
In celebration of the Year of The Dragon, Element Kuala Lumpur presents an auspicious feast featuring specially curated Yee Sang, buffet, high tea set, and private reunion menus at TRACE restaurant and bar. Executive Chinese Chef Linus Mak has thoughtfully crafted a unique pineapple dressing for the Yee Sang, replacing the traditional plum sauce.
The reunion set menus include delectable dishes like Double-Boiled Chicken Soup, and a variety of fish and sea prawn specialties. The Oriental High Tea returns with a 3-tier retro Chinese basket, featuring savory delights such as Phoenix Dumpling with Baby Abalone, Sliced Abalone Skewers, and sweet treats like Pan-Fried Home Style Nian Gao and Deep-Fried Peanut Sesame Ball.
Date: Spring Oriental Buffet – Friday & Saturday, 6 pm to 10 pm;
Oriental High Tea – Monday to Friday, 1 pm to 5 pm / Saturday & Sunday, 2.30 pm to 5 pm.
Where: IB Tower, 8, Lorong Binjai, Menara Ilham, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
Price: Buffet – MYR168 per person; High Tea – MYR168 per set.
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur's Tao Chinese Cuisine, where Head Chef Tommy Choong presents a tempting selection of six 8 to 9-course set meals. Indulge in culinary delights such as Matsutake Mushroom & Fish Maw and Kirin-style Roasted London Duck & Mandarin Orange, blending Cantonese tradition with modern flair.
The hotel also introduces a scrumptious vegetarian Yee Sang with dragon fruit, star jelly, and chia seeds, available in five premium sets. For a grand feast, enjoy the all-you-can-eat Reunion Dinner buffet and Lunar New Year lunch buffet at Serena Brasserie.
Date: Available from now until 24 February
Where: 165, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Price: Set Menu – Starts from MYR988+ per table.
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Over at The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar, you can feast on an exclusive 3-course menu this Lunar New Year that begins with the Golden Prosperity Yee Sang featuring local julienned fruits and smoked salmon, followed by a choice between 'Wok Hei' Cod or Wagyu fried rice with spicy tomato sambal.
Complete the festive feast with the Panna Cotta & Lucky Longan, a sweet delight that will keep you craving for more. For a shared dining experience, opt for “The Taste of Reunion,” curated for 2 to 3 people, featuring Yee Sang, Butter Prawns wrapped in egg floss, Braised Duck with shiitake mushrooms, Stir-Fried Asparagus, and fried rice.
Date: Available from now until 25 February
Where: 1012, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Chow Kit, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Price: 3-course Menu – MYR188+ per person; Set Menu – MYR218+ per set.
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Enhance your Lunar New Year festivities at Contango in The Majestic KL, where you are invited to embrace the Year of The Dragon spirit with specially curated lunch and dinner menus. Don't miss the iconic Majestic Family Reunion on 9th February 2024, offering a splendid feast featuring a blend of classic Chinese and international cuisine.
Revel in the traditional Lion Dance and the chance to meet the God of Fortune for a complete and memorable evening of reconnecting with friends and family.
Date: Available from now until 25 February
Where: 5, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Tasik Perdana, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Price: Contango – Lunch MYR138+ per person / Dinner MYR168+ per person
Email guestservices@majestickl.com to make a reservation.
Embrace the elegance of Lunar New Year at Li Yen, hosted by The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur. Chef Alex Xu and his culinary team have meticulously crafted a feast of traditional reunion delights, featuring beloved dishes like Hong Kong-Style Waxed Meat Clay Pot Rice and the classic Li Yen Poon Choi.
For your convenience, you can also indulge in the same exquisite flavours with the delivery and takeaway services, bringing the refined taste of Li Yen to the comfort of your own home.
Date: Available from 27 January to 24 February
Where: 168, Jln Imbi, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Email li.yen@ritzcarltonkl.com to make a reservation.
Nobu Kuala Lumpur presents two exclusive Chinese New Year dishes to enhance your festive celebrations.
Delight in the specially curated Yee Sang Platter, a harmony of orchard-fresh apples, juicy grapes, garden vegetables, and thinly sliced sashimi. Indulge further with the Nobu-Style Duck 3-Way, featuring luxurious preparations like Foie Gras Croquette, Duck Leg Confit Rillettes Tostada, and Aged Duck Breast with Kumquat Shiso Salsa. Each dish promises a delightful symphony of flavours, ensuring an unforgettable and delicious experience for the auspicious season.
Date: Yee Sang Platter – Available from 26 January to 17 February; Nobu-Style Duck 3-Way – Available from 3 February to 17 February
Where: L4A-05, Level 4A, Shoppes at Four Seasons Place, 145, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
Price: Yee Sang Platter – MYR250++; Nobu-Style Duck 3-Way – MYR160++
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Usher in the Year of the Dragon with a series of enchanting Lunar New Year offerings, from exquisite Lunar New Year buffets to meaningful reunion dinners, at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur. The culinary team has curated an exceptional Lunar New Year Buffet Brunch scheduled for 10 February 2024, from 12pm to 3pm, priced at MYR218 nett per person. Meanwhile, the Lunar New Year Buffet Dinner, complemented by a live band performance, is available on 9 and 10 February 2024, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm at MYR288 nett per person.
Indulge in tea-time treats inspired by the traditions of the season with the Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea at The Botanist Lounge & Bar, special live band performances will accompany the festive high tea on 10 and 11 February 2024, from 3pm to 5pm.
Celebrate the spirit of togetherness with an auspicious Reunion 9-course Dinner held in the hotel’s private function rooms with selections of the Prosperity set, Premium set or the Prestige set, offering 10 guests per table with a minimum of 50 pax. For dine-in and takeaway, enjoy these prosperous Yee Sang selections: Vegetarian Yee Sang with Cranberry and Pumpkin Seeds at MYR88 nett; COLLECTION Signature Yee Sang with Salmon and Jelly Fish at MYR198 nett; Premium Yee Sang with crispy Salmon skin and Marugo Tuna Mango at MYR218 nett; and Prestige Yee Sang featuring 10 Head Abalone Truffle at MYR268 nett. Add on to the opulence with the Treasure of Abalone and Seafood Poon Choi, designed for six to eight persons at MYR1388 nett, available for both dine-in and takeaway.
Date: Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea, Yee Sang & Poon Choi - Available from now until 24 February
Where: Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Price: Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea – MYR198 nett; Reunion 9-Course Dinner – from MYR2,588 to MYR3,188 nett per table.
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