Cover Ox-themed yee sang (Photo: Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur)
Ox-themed yee sang (Photo: Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur)
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From yee sang to poon choi, these “ox-picious” dishes are much easier to order than to make yourself
With the newly imposed lockdown, the possibility of spending Chinese New Year within the confines of one’s own home grows stronger. Fret not for these restaurants and hotels will provide you with what you need to welcome the Year of the Ox with a bang.
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1. The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Yee Sang (Photo: The Westin Kuala Lumpur)
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A reunion dinner at home without the hassle of prepping and cooking might seem near impossible to most, but thanks to The Westin Kuala Lumpur, celebrating at home this year will be a walk in the park. Indulge your loved ones with the Chinese New Year set menu that includes Double Boiled Premium Herbal Chicken and Steamed Red Mullet with Ginger and Fungus, alongside the New Year Speciality Yee Sang with fresh salmon and abalone.
DATES & PRICES
January 18 - February 26: Yee Sang, RM 98 - 288; Longevity Reunion Set Menu (feeds 6 pax), RM888; Poon Choi (feeds 8 pax), RM 1288
ORDER
Call +603-2773 8495 or WhatsApp +6012-305 1715
2. Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara
Above Wok Fried Waxed Meat Rice with Pine Nuts (Photo: Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara)
Wok Fried Waxed Meat Rice with Pine Nuts (Photo: Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara)
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Lunar New Year marks not only the arrival of spring, but also the annual family reunion for many. This year, rejoice with your loved ones over a prosperous meal in the comforts of your own home. The à la carte menu at Sofitel offers comforting classics such as the Wok Fried Waxed Meat Rice with Pine Nuts, Steamed Farm Chicken with Minced Ginger alongside a rather inventive Dim Sum menu.
DATES & PRICES
January 11 - February 28: Yee Sang, RM88 - 288 with add-ons available
ORDER
Call +603-2720 6688, WhatsApp +6018-873 2028 or email ha123-fb3@sofitel.com
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3. Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
Wagyu Beef Marble Eight Yee Sang (Photo: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur)
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No Chinese New Year celebration would be complete without Yee Sang, and what better way to usher in the year of the Ox than to celebrate with Wagyu beef M8 Yee Sang from Lai Po Heen. Top it all off with the Chocolate Orange Brulée Opalys or even Mandarin Orange Chocolate Pralines that are only available this festive season from The Mandarin Cake Shop.
DATES & PRICES
January 12 - February 28: Yee Sang, RM216 - 560; Festive Gift Sets, RM188 onwards
ORDER
Order online via The Mandarin Cake Shop, call +603-2330 8798 or email mokul-mcakeshop@mohg.com
4. Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Above Photo: Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
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Executive Chef Jimmy Wong of Yun House has never failed to impress with his Cantonese dim sum. This year he has taken it up a notch and curated a superb selection of Yee Sang platters with premium ingredients. The Platinum Seafood Yee Sang with champagne gelee and caviar is a new addition to the menu and just so happens to be the chef’s personal favourite.
DATES & PRICES
January 11 - February 28: Dim Sum, RM8 - 45; Yee Sang, RM88 for a small portion and RM108 for a large portion
ORDER
Whatsapp +6017-238 9670
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5. Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Above Auspicious Hamper (Photo : Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur)
Auspicious Hamper (Photo : Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur)
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Welcome the Year of the Ox with good fortune and happiness by treating your friends and family to the Shangri-La Hotel’s new year gifts and goodies. From the more traditional nian gao and cookies to the more contemporary designer cakes and chocolates, there is enough to please everyone in your entourage. If you are looking for a gift to impress, why not pull out all the stops and go for one of their bountiful Auspicious Hampers instead?
DATES & PRICES
January 8 - February 26, Auspicious Hampers: RM688 - 1388; Opulence Gifts: RM98 - 298
ORDER
Visit the Shangri-La Hotel Online Store, call +603-2074 3900 or WhatsApp +6019-390 2257
6. W Kuala Lumpur
POP ORIENT Afternoon Tea (Photo : W Kuala Lumpur)
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The W Kuala Lumpur is taking the year of the Ox by the horns by teaming up with the Gung HO art collective to provide a more whimsical dining experience. Ring in the new year with an oriental-inspired afternoon tea complete with dim sum and outrageous portraits with vibrant Asian influences by the Gung HO collective. Other Lunar New Year specialties by Chinese restaurant YEN include the Oil Poached Deboned Tiger Grouper and Premium Yee Sang topped with caviar, gold flakes, truffle and abalone.
DATES & PRICES
January 19 - February 26: Afternoon Tea, RM228 per box; Yee Sang: RM228 - 488; Prosperity Hampers: RM288 - 1088 (includes a bottle of Moët & Chandon Champagne)
ORDER
Order via Beepit, call +6012-347 9088 or email bf.wkualalumpur@whotels.com
7. Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Above Yee Sang (Photo: Hilton Kuala Lumpur)
Yee Sang (Photo: Hilton Kuala Lumpur)
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This year, Hilton Kuala Lumpur is paying homage to the time-honoured tradition of enjoying dishes that symbolise good fortune. The Chinese New Year Set Menu includes lucky foods such as fish, which symbolises abundance; noodles that represent longevity; and dumplings shaped like Chinese gold ingots that represent wealth.
DATES & PRICES
January 15 - February 26: Chinese New Year Take-Away Set Menu (6-Course), RM538 (feeds 2 - 4 pax), RM1288 (feeds 6 - 10 pax); Yee Sang: RM128 (half-portion) or RM316 (whole portion)
ORDER
Visit Eat.Drink.Hilton, call +603-2264 2264 or email kulhi_customerservce@hilton.com
8. Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur
Chocolate pralines in a two-tier red wooden box (Photo: Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur)
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Chef Teh and his team have come up with an ingenious way to provide you with a warm, comforting reunion meal at home. All set menus are prepared ‘sous-vide’ style to allow for convenient reheating without compromising on taste or quality. For a complete feast, add on the Colossal Yee Sang with Lobster and Chinese New Year Chocolate Pralines.
DATES & PRICES
February 5 - 26: Chinese New Year Set Menus, RM88 - 108 (per pax); Chinese New Year Yee Sang, RM200 - 320; Take-Home Treats, RM12 - 188
ORDER
Via Oddle, call +60-3 2263 7543 / +6012-215 8782 or email dining.lmkl@lemeridien.com
9. The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur
Dedicated Chefs of Li Yen (Photo: The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur)
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Chef Alex Au and his team of dedicated chefs at The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur have decided to go classic this Chinese New Year. Their specially curated set menus feature “The Reunion Stars”, a collection of reunion dishes that emphasise tradition. Expect to find Cantonese classics such as Braised Dried Oysters with Sea Moss, Roasted Pipa Duck, Slow-Cooked Kurobuta Spare Ribs, the much loved Hong Kong-Style Waxed Meat Clay Pot Rice and more.
DATES & PRICES
February 1 - 28: Poon Choi, RM788 - 2,888; Yee Sang, RM168 - 438; The Reunion Stars Signature Dishes, RM88 - 518
ORDER
Whatsapp +6018-646 8033, WeChat @liyenkl or email li.yen@ritzcarltonkl.com
10. JW Marriot Kuala Lumpur
Shanghainese Yee Sang (Photo: JW Marriot Kuala Lumpur)
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If you are looking to mix things up a little, why not go Shanghainese this Lunar New Year? Executive Chinese Chef Wong, a Shanghai native, is serving up only the most authentic dishes from his hometown. Yee Sang is still on the menu but with a Shanghainese twist of course, featuring Chef Wong’s well-kept 20-year secret recipe sauce. Other classics include Shanghainese Family Hot Pot with Assorted Dried Seafood in Casserole; Sautéed Fresh Water Shrimps with Long Jin Tea Leaves and Braised Spanish Pig’s Trotter with Sea Moss in Brown Sauce.
DATES & PRICES
February 1 - 28: Shanghainese Family Hot Pot, RM158 per person; Shanghainese Yee Sang, RM118 - 368; Set Menus, RM2,388 - 3,688 (per table of 10 pax)
ORDER
WhatsApp +6018-591 9537, WeChat @shanghaijwmkl or email shanghairestaurant@jwmarriottkl.com
11. The Starhill Dining
Above Luk Yu Tea House Yee Sang Platter (Photo: The Starhill Dining)
Luk Yu Tea House Yee Sang Platter (Photo: The Starhill Dining)
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Starhill Gallery has managed to provide the best of both worlds this festive season. Traditionalists rejoice with Dim Sum platters and Yee Sang platters from Luk Yu Tea House. For an unconventional celebration, Chef Rasikan of Shook has curated a Yee Sang with a Southern Thai twist for Thai food aficionados, sure to impress any guest.
DATES & PRICES
February 5 - 26: Luk Yu Tea House Yee Sang Platter, RM98 - 138; Luk Yu Tea House Dim Sum Platter : RM118; Shook Yee Sang Platter, RM188
ORDER
Whatsapp or Call +6018-632 8060 or email enquiries@thestarhilldining.com
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