Usher in the Year of the Rooster at these choice venues in Kuala Lumpur
No Lunar celebration is complete without indulging with some signature Chinese New Year treats with friends and family. Eager to please diners, various hotels across Kuala Lumpur are gearing up for these reunion and festive feasts in lieu of the arrival of the year of the Rooster. So, if you’re looking for a place to dine and welcome the new Lunar year, these places could fit that bill…
Tasty Treats @Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur
For all your Chinese Lunar New Year treats, do make a beeline for the Shangri-La hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The property has lined up an impressive array of offerings including the Auspicious Ninko as well as a variety of Yee Sang dishes with Salmon, Jellyfish and Tempura Lobster. Also of interest are Shang Palace’s famous prosperity menus, which are available during the festive season. For those looking for a memento or gift, opt for Shangri-La’s Luxurious Hampers, which come packed with goodies. shangri-la-specials.com
Shanghainese Cuisine
JW Marriott’s Executive Chinese Chef Wong Wing Yeuk has crafted a mouthwatering array of menus featuring classic Shanghainese cuisine for the Lunar Year. Start by stirring up good fortune and wealth with Yee Sang accompanied by delicacies such as abalone, salmon, lobster, sea urchin, octopus and even fresh fruits. Some of the tantalising dishes that will also headline the festive menus include Double-boiled superior fish maw soup with fermented black garlic and Sautéed freshwater shrimps with roasted sesame paste. The Chinese New Year set menus are available through 11 February. ytlhotels.com
Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s Promise of Prosperity
The chefs at Hilton Kuala Lumpur are gearing up for the arrival of the Year of the Rooster with sumptuous culinary celebrations from 5 January to 16 February. Both Chynna and Vasco’s are serving up a mix of fashionably modern and traditional festive dishes throughout the duration. New this year is the “Year Of Rooster Lao Sang which comprise a fresh flavor from strawberry, dragon fruit, jackfruit, pear and a delightful crunch from the sweet and sour chicken toppings, symbolizing health and luck for a prosperous year ahead. life.hiltonkl.com
Lunar Cheer At Saujana
Glorious Chinese New Year and spring temptations await at Ti Chen, one of Saujana Hotels & Resorts acclaimed dining outlets. Executive Chinese Chef, Sam Lu has put together an impressive array of festive menus to entice diners during the lunar celebrations. Speciality dishes to look out for include Chef Sam’s Braised Eight Treasures Soup with Sun-dried Scallop. Homemade Crispy Skin Tea Smoked Duck, Steamed Alaska King Crab with Egg Whites, and Mini Steamed Healthy Grains Sticky Rice in Bean Curd Skin. Enrich members can also celebrate and earn miles at Ti Chen during the promotion.shr.my
Sunway’s Joy Of Togetherness
From auspicious set menus to prosperous Yee Sang, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa is ready to usher in the year of the Rooster in grand style. Whether it’s a gathering for friends or family, the resort’s kitchen brigade is ever ready to dish out an enticing array of signature Chinese New Year goodies. Choose from the signature Yee Sang offered with Salmon & Jellyfish, Soft Shell Crab or Snow Pear for a vegetarian twist. Festive set menus and indulgent festive buffets are also available at the Resort Café from 17 January to 11 February. sunwayhotels.com