Plan a memorable 2023 Chinese New Year reunion dinner at these hotels and restaurants in KL and Selangor
Save yourself the trouble of whipping up a homecooked meal by booking a table or two at these hotel and restaurants for your Chinese New Year 2023 reunion dinners in KL and Selangor.
Chinese New Year is an important celebration that symbolises the beginning of spring and the start of a brand new year. In 2023, the Year of the Rabbit and the Chinese New Year will fall on Sunday, 22 January. This once-in-a-year affair honours a long-standing tradition where loved ones gather for a festive reunion dinner. In celebration of the new year, these top hotels and restaurants in KL and Selangor offer month-long festive menus and unique dishes, from a full-course meal to a buffet dinner. While there is still time to plan a memorable dinner, why not take some time off and make a reservation at these establishments? From Sheraton Petaling Jaya’s authentic Cantonese offerings to Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur’s prosperous buffet-style feast, here’s where you can wine and dine your way to prosperity for Chinese New Year 2023.
A guide to the best Chinese New Year 2023 reunion dinners in KL and Selangor:
Style
Astrology
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Located in the heart of KL, YEN presents its prosperous Chinese New Year 2023 offerings with four delicious set menus from 2 January to 5 February: Spot of Sunshine, Prosperous Life Forever, Wishing You Prosperity and Double Happiness. Each set will include the signature Norwegian salmon fish with air-dried Szechuan fish chips, crispy salted egg fish skin and red palm oil. In contrast, the Double Happiness set menu will entail a premium abalone yee sang with premium caviar, gold flakes, truffle oil and red palm oil.
In the Spot of Sunshine set, you will find dishes such as stewed money bag dumplings with sliced abalone, sea cucumber and sun-dried oyster with sea moss, double-boiled chicken soup with fish maw, matsutake mushrooms, radish and Hokkaido scallop, along with braised Hong Kong ee fu noodles with Sabah king prawn and Shimeju mushrooms.
For the Prosperous Life Forever set, dishes like braised superior chicken soup, wok-fried fresh scallops with prawn ball, arrowhead and asparagus with truffles, braised Hong Kong Pak Choy and braised Hokkaido crab claw will be served.
If you decide to pick the Wishing You Prosperity set, the menu comprises YEN’s mini “Monk Jumped Over the Wall” (abalone, fish maw, sea cucumber and sun-dried Hokkaido scallop), stewed money bag, stir-fried lotus root with assorted vegetables, crispy Hokkaido shelled scallops in Japanese barbecue sauce and braised Hong Kong Ee Fu noodle with pan-seared cod fish.
Lastly, the Double Happiness set consists of bird’s nest soup with lobster meat, steamed slice tiger grouper fish cooked in Teochew style, stewed money bag, steamed pineapple enzyme-fed chicken, and wok-fried red & jasmine rice with scallops, prawns and crab meat.
To end the night, each set will feature a sweetened yam cream soup with peach gum, sago pearl and rice dumpling, and a steamed double-layer traditional Ninko fresh grated coconut.
Explore the menu here.
Spot of Sunshine: RM238 per person (minimum two pax)
Prosperous Life Forever: RM328 per person (minimum two pax)
Wishing You Prosperity: RM368 per person (minimum six pax)
Double Happiness: RM428 per person 9 (minimum six pax)
For enquiries, email bf.wkualalumpur@whotels.com or WhatsApp and contact +6012 -357-4788.
Address
121, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Phone
03-2786-8888
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From now till 12 February 2023, Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant is ready to host a memorable reunion dinner filled with an abundant spread. Perfect for a table of ten, you can choose between four sets: Ruby Prosperity set (RM1,988 nett), Sapphire Prosperity set (RM2,288 nett), Emerald Prosperity set (RM2,688 nett), and the Vegetarian set (RM1,488 nett). Each set includes a curated nine-course meal, a complimentary Prosperity Yee sang, and a bottle of house wine (excluding the vegetarian set). Highlights include the braised prosperous lobster meat, seafood treasure and truffle paste, steamed fresh prawns with glass noodles and golden garlic sauce, sauteed baby abalone and shitake mushroom and asparagus with truffle oil.
For reservations, contact Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant at +603-7681-1159 or +6016-339-0995 or email: zuanyuan@oneworldhotel.com.my
Address
City Centre, First Avenue, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Phone
+603-7681-1111
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Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel parades a tempting array of authentic Cantonese feasts at Yue. Diners can pick from four sets: Auspicious Lunar (RM2,388 nett), The Imperial Prosperity (RM3,288 nett), Osmanthus Blossom (RM268 nett per person) and Crystal Jade (RM338 nett per person).
Each set menu includes Yue’s signature dishes like the traditional yee sang with deep-fried soft shell crab, hearty soups, premium seafood dishes, stir-fries and desserts. Other highlights include the steamed chicken with Chinese herbs and lotus leaf, stir-fried prawn meat with lotus root and pandan cream, and lastly, osmanthus with lemongrass and tragacanth gum jelly.
We recommend booking the nine-course set menu for a table of ten: Auspicious Lunar and The Imperial Prosperity. As for the seven-course menu, choose the Osmanthus Blossom and Crystal Jade.
For inquiries or reservations, contact 017-228-6098 or email dining.spj@sheraton.com.
Address
Lorong Utara C, Pjs 52, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Phone
03-7622-8888
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Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
Available from 9 January to 26 January 2023, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur gears up for splendid festivities at the award-winning Lai Po Heen. For memorable reunion dinners, go ahead and explore the four delicious set menus – Fortune, Prosperity, Wealth and Seasons Peace – and an array of six yee sang flavours. Try the MO Signature yee sang (with bird nest and salmon egg), but if you’re feeling adventurous, order the butterfish, salmon, tuna and chuka hotate yee sang.
Take note that the Fortune and Wealth set menu requires a minimum of four diners, while the Prosperity and Seasons Peace menus are ideal for a minimum of two diners, as each dish will be individually plated.
In the Fortune set menu (RM388+ per person), diners will be served salmon yee sang with persimmon, double-boiled abalone soup with premium bamboo fungus, brine-braised free-range chicken with aged soy sauce, prawns coated with black truffle dressing, Hong Kong-style steamed grouper fillet with spring onions, coriander and superior sauce, and many more. For desserts, chilled mango puree with vanilla ice cream, sago, pomelo and water chestnut, and batter-fried Chinese brown sugar glutinous rice cakes are presented to enjoy with Yunnan pu erh tea.
The Prosperity set menu (RM528+ per person) includes an abalone yee sang with crispy shredded treasures, double-boiled fish maw with enpiko mushroom and fish broth, black truffle-marinated roasted crispy duck, stir-fried Japanese scallops with asparagus and shrimp, steamed omega grouper fillet and more. To end the journey, a serving of double-boiled almond milk tea with egg white and batter-fried glutinous rice cakes will be served with Ti Kuan yin tea.
As for the Wealth set menu (RM728+ per person), you will enjoy a delicious serving of sea urchin and tobiko yee sang with crispy shredded treasures with blackcurrant plum dressing, double-boiled morels with fish maw and sun-dried scallop soup, braised South Africa five head abalone with sea cucumber, Japanese bean curd, and beyond. In the dessert section, indulge in the chilled creamy avocados with chocolate and steamed glutinous rice cakes with gold leaves and shredded coconut.
Lastly, the Seasons Peace set menu (RM988+ per person) comprises seasons yee sang with crispy shredded treasures and blackcurrant plum dressing, double-boiled black chicken soup with dendrobium and dendrobium orchid, braised South Africa five-head abalone with Kanto Sea cucumber, oven-baked Australian baby lobster with foie gras, and braised egg noodles with fish maw and shrimp. To end the night, Double-boiled birds nest with almond milk and steamed glutinous rice cakes with gold leaves and shredded coconut will be served.
For dining reservations at Lai Po Heen or to place Yee Sang orders, contact +603-2179-8885 or email mokul-lpoheen@mohg.com.
Address
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Phone
+603-2179-8885
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PARKROYAL Collection Kuala Lumpur
Located in the heart of KL, PARKROYAL Collection invites you to indulge in its hearty homecoming feast at Thyme. Available on 21 January 2023 and between 6.30 PM and 10.30 PM, the reunion dinner is priced at RM288 nett per person (food only) and RM388 nett per person (including beverage package). The beverage package includes a free flow of soft drinks, house wine, beers and a glass of bubbly.
The CNY Brunch is available for a blissful afternoon on 22 and 23 January between 12 PM and 3 PM. The price will be RM188 nett per person (food only) and RM288 nett per person (including beverage package). However, children aged 6 to 11 are entitled to a 50% discount.
If you crave privacy between your loved ones, private rooms are available between 21 January and 5 February 2023. Priced at RM3,888+ per table of 10 pax, indulge in an eight-course menu filled with traditional favourites.
For something intimate, make a reservation for their PROSPERI-TEA Afternoon between 3 PM and 5 PM. From 9 January to 5 February, enjoy a whimsical afternoon filled with sweet and savoury decadent bunny-themed treats.
RM198nett per set for two (non-alcoholic beverage) | RM388nett per set for two with a bottle of Rosé (Marqués de Cáceres)
For table reservations, please email dining.prckul@panpacific.com or call +603 2782 8503 or WhatsApp +6012 230 2782.
Address
Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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As a tribute to the zodiac Rabbit’s agility and good luck traits, Chynna presents its reunion set menus and premium yee sang selections. For 2023, the restaurant introduces its latest signature yee sang: Truffle and Tasmania ocean trout. Other choices include the smoked salmon with crispy rice, siam spicy sauce yee sang, salted egg fish skin and soft shell crab yee sang, and lastly, the abalone yee sang. The signature yee sang is priced at RM158 nett for a half portion, while it’s RM308 nett for a whole portion.
Each set – Wealth, Prosperity, Fortune and Grand Fortune – includes a traditional yee sang, Chynna’s signature dishes, soups, premium seafood and desserts. Highlights from the menu include braised bird’s nest soup with smoked duck, mashed pumpkin and fish maw, assorted stewed seafood with dried oysters, sea moss and wild morel, wok-seared prime lamb racks served with honey-glazed chilli mint sauce and more. You can even order the chef’s signature supreme hotpot-style poon choy comprising abalone cubes, sea cucumber, baked fish maw, golden wontons, prawns, sea moss, sun-dried oyster, dried scallops, roasted duck, premium mushrooms, kaori bako, yam and radish – be sure to pre-order two hours in advance.
Prosperity set: RM1,300 nett for 5 pax
Fortune set: RM1,600 nett for 5 pax
Wealth set: RM2,300 nett for 5 pax
Grand Fortune set: RM699 nett per person (minimum of 3 pax)
For more information, call +603 2264 2264, email KULHI_F&B_Sales@hilton.com or visit www.eatdrinkhilton.com.
Address
3, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Phone
03-2264-2264
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Treat your family to an extravagant reunion dinner at THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt. Priced at RM988 nett for four pax, the set menu includes crispy fish skin yee sang, double-boiled chicken soup with fish maw, morel mushrooms, cordyceps flower and ginseng, steamed wild sea garoupa, slow-cooked lotus leaf chicken with tiger prawn, wok-fried glutinous rice with roasted chestnut, barbecue chicken, mushroom and dried shrimp. A special Chinese New Year glutinous rice flour cake will be served to end the night.
Ideal for eight pax and priced at RM1,888nett, the second set menu includes a smoked salmon yee sang, braised crabmeat soup with sea cucumber, dried scallop and mushroom, steamed wild sea garoupa, roasted crispy chicken, wok-fried prawn with curry leaves and chilli, wok-fried broccoli with abalone 8-head and dried oyster and wok-fried glutinous rice with roasted duck. For dessert, diners will be served sweet peanut cream with black sesame glutinous dumplings and Chinese New Year cake.
However, ala-carte selections comprising double-boiled chicken soup, steamed wild sea garoupa fillet, slow-cooked lotus leaf chicken, and more are acquirable too.
The Chinese New Year set menu, and an ala-carte menu is available now till 5 February 2023. For more info, please get in touch with THIRTY8 at +603-2203-9188 or thirty8.kuagh@hyatt.com
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Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur
Head to Quan’s Kitchen, Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, for an incredible buffet-style reunion. Curated by executive chef Gerald Chong and his team, the CNY Fortune Buffet includes the signature prosperity golden yee sang, bak kwa roasted chicken, kam heong roasted lamb leg and steamed nian gao with desiccated coconut. Available for lunch and dinner, the buffet is served from 12.30 PM to 3 PM and 6.30 PM to 10.30 PM. Those aged 60 and above, including children between 6 to 12 years old, will enjoy 50% off the normal price.
9 – 20 January: Weekday buffet dinner | RM108+ per adult
14 January: Saturday buffet dinner | RM138+ per adult
15 January: Sunday buffet lunch | RM138+ per adult
21 January: CNY eve dinner | RM158+ per adult
22 and 23 January: CNY Day 1 & 2 buffet lunch | RM158+ per adult.
For enquiries or reservations, WhatsApp 012-507-3327 or email dining@fourpoints.com.
Address
2, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Phone
03-2035-7333
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Located in Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant offers an auspicious feast for lunch and dinner from 6 January to 5 February 2023. With three menus – Fortune, Happiness and Prosperous – to choose from, diners can indulge in delicious signatures such as Hong Kong-style roasted chicken, steamed fresh dragon grouper with ginger wine and beyond.
With every reunion dinner, the staple yee sang toss to prosperity and longevity will be included in each set. Priced between RM98 nett and RM148 nett, you can pick the fruity yee sang, jellyfish yee sang, fresh salmon with snow pear yee sang or abalone yee sang.
Fortune set menu: RM1,688 nett
Happiness set menu: RM2,088 nett
Prosperous set menu: RM2,288 nett
For enquiries or to make an order, contact Xin at 03-2144-8750.
Address
2, Jln Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Phone
03-2144-2200
10 /16
Usher in the year of the Rabbit with an abundance feast by Element Kuala Lumpur from 6 January to 5 February 2023. Curated by executive chef Linus Mak, the hotel presents its special Auspicious set menu and Prosperity set menu for the new year. Priced at RM2,088+ per table of 10, the Auspicious menu includes the signature Prosperity Yee Sang along with delicious dishes such as double-boiled chicken consommé with American ginseng, roasted “dong quail” chicken with garlic crisps, crispy barramundi fish with ginger, bonito and scallion in homemade teriyaki sauce and lastly, stir-fried ming prawns with Mongolian sauce.
For a table of 10, the Prosperity set menu (RM2,388+) comprises Chef Mak’s Prosperity Treasure Pot (Poon Choy), double-boiled chicken consommé with cordyceps flower and steamed glutinous rice with smoked duck and unagi in homemade xo sauce and scallion. For dessert, chilled lemongrass jelly with aloe vera, fresh passion fruit, and homemade nian gao will be served for a sweet finish.
If you’re interested in purchasing Chef Mak’s yee sang creation which is prepped with a homemade pineapple dressing, you can also buy it at TRACE Restaurant & Bar for dine-in or takeaway.
Prosperity Yee Sang with raw salmon slices: RM128 nett (full portion) and RM98 nett (half portion)
Prosperity Yee Sang with crispy fish skins: RM138 nett (full portion) and RM98 nett (half portion)
Prosperity Yee Sang with whole abalones: RM188 nett (full portion) and RM138 nett (half portion)
For more info, WhatsApp here.
Address
IB Tower, 8, Lrg Binjai, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Phone
03-2771-3388
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Curated by Executive Chef Alex Au and his team, Li Yen at Ritz-Carlton offers an exquisite dining experience for the Chinese New Year celebrations. Themed “The Reunion Stars”, the six set menus include traditional reunion delicacies and signature dishes for lunch and dinner. Priced from RM168+ per person with a minimum of two pax to RM5,988++ per table of 10 pax, highlights from the menu comprise a Hong Kong-style waxed meat clay pot rice, braised dried oysters with sea moss and dried fish maw, ancient-style steamed tiger dragon grouper cutlets with shredded pork, mushrooms and cloud ear fungus, deep-fried prawns with french honey mustard dressing and more.
Address
168, Jln Imbi, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Phone
+6018-646-8033 / +603-2782-9033
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Serving the best and most authentic Shanghainese dishes, Shanghai Restaurant at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur offers an auspicious feast for your upcoming reunion dinners and corporate gatherings. Starting from RM350++ per person, the set menus comprise specialities like the double-boiled superior fish maw soup with dried scallops, chicken and ham; deep-fried mandarin fish with Shanghainese sweet and sour sauce; braised Spanish pig’s trotter with sea moss in brown sauce; and sweetened cordyceps flower with snow fungus. However, if you would like to add on more ala-carte dishes, we recommend the deep-fried bean curd stuffed with fresh goose liver and truffle paste, braised Zhejiang spare ribs and deep-friend crispy glutinous rice cake with yam.
Lunch: Tuesday – Saturday at 12 PM – 2.30 PM | Sundays and public holidays: 10.30 AM – 2.30 PM
Dinner: Tuesday to Sunday: 6 PM – 10 PM
For reservations and enquiries, please WhatsApp +60 18 591 8537 or email
shanghairestaurant@jwmarriottkl.com.
Address
183, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Phone
+603-2719-8288
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Located in the heart of KL, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur unveils its delectable set menus at Lai Ching Yuen. There are three set menus to explore: Active and Vigorously, Peace Season and Smiles of Fortune. Ideal for 10 pax and priced between RM1,888+ and RM3,888+, the feast includes the signature yee sang toss, fried slipper lobster in superior broth, braised pork knuckle with sea moss and oyster sauce, along with traditional favourites such as braised Chinese mushroom, beancurd and stuffed sea cucumber with broccoli, fried green eye grouper and hot oil in wave style and authentic Chinese wax meat rice served in a claypot.
For yee sang options, diners can pick either the vegetarian yee sang or choose the jellyfish, crispy fish skin, soft shell crabs, Norwegian salmon, and sliced abalone.
For reservations or more info, contact +603-2117-4180 or email lcy@grandmillenniumkl.com
Active and Vigorously: RM2,288 nett for 10 pax per table.
Peace Season: RM2,888 nett for 10 pax per table.
Smiles of Fortune: RM3,888 nett for 10 pax per table.
Address
160, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Phone
+603-2117-4180
14 /16
As a celebration of the Year of the Rabbit, Oversea Restaurant unveils its Chinese New Year delicacies for the festivities. Back by popular demand, you can find seasonal signatures such as their yee sang, waxed meat rice, prosperity treasure pot and dried meat on the menu.
For ala-carte selections, the Hong Kong-style waxed meat claypot rice is priced between RM138+ (6 pax) to RM168+ (10 pax).
Priced at RM838+ for six to eight pax and RM1,188+ for eight to 10 pax, The Prosperity Treasure Pot is worth having on the dinner table for its hearty premium ingredients with full-bodied flavours.
Make a reservation at these three establishments in KL – Jalan Imbi, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling and One Utama.
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Kickstart the festivities by planning a trip to Nobu Kuala Lumpur to indulge in its latest Lobster Prosperity Platter and Osusume (“recommendation”) desserts. From 11 January to 5 February 2023, these exciting additions are a perfect way to sweeten the deal after an abundant feast at Nobu Kuala Lumpur. Before ordering your meal, order the Lobster Prosperity Platter (RM288+). The Prosperity Platter is refreshing and sweet for a party of two or four as you indulge in the full-bodied dish while tossing to good fortune. After your meal, don’t miss out on the Osusume desserts.
Unlike any Chinese New Year desserts, Nobu Kuala Lumpur’s debut menu champions the spirit of the new year with a Nobu-style touch. Splashed in prosperous, rich tones, the desserts are curated to perfection with hints of mandarin orange, caramel, chocolate, green tea and yuzu. For the chocolate enthusiast, the Prosperity Gold Bar, filled with vanilla mousse, yuzu kumquat sorbet, and coco crumble, balances out the sweetness with a zesty touch. Another highlighted dessert off the menu is the Wagashi, where the decadent treats are decorated like a Chinese lantern and pineapple, filled with green tea paste and sweet potato paste.
Address
L4A-05, Level 4A Shoppes at Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur No, 145, Jln Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
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For an unconventional reunion dinner that consists of an east-meets-west menu, make a reservation at Maria’s SteakCafe. There are two menus to explore: The abundance Set and the Prosperity Set.
Priced at RM788++ for four to six pax, the Abundance set includes a delicious selection of one medium-sized Yee sang (pulled beef/smoked salmon), a serving of New Zealand spicy mussels, one caesar salad and six mushroom soups as appetisers. As for the mains, you will be spoiled with three Grain-fed ribeyes, two New Zealand baby cutlets and two spaghetti seafood aglio olio. For desserts, you and your loved ones will get to share a prune loaf.
If you’re hosting a party of eight to ten pax, pick the Prosperity set (RM1,188++). The feast includes delicious appetisers like a large yee sang (with a choice of pulled beef or smoked salmon), two servings of New Zealand spicy mussels, two caesar salads and ten mushroom soups. For mains, you will indulge in three Grainfed Ribeyes, four New Zealand baby cutlets and five spaghetti seafood aglio olio. To sweeten the deal, two prune loaves will be served.
The menus are available for dine-in, takeaway and delivery until 5 February 2023. Each set will come with Maria’s SteakCafe whole red packet with every order. For more info, head over to the website.
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