Roasted turkey from St Regis Kuala Lumpur
Cover Roast turkey from St Regis Kuala Lumpur
It's the season to eat, drink and be merry, and we have all the details on where to do just that

1. Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

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The Afternoon tea at Le Bel Etege
Above Afternoon tea at Le Bel Etage
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Mosaic Buffet
Above Buffet at Mosaic

There’s plenty of cheer at Mandarin Oriental this year as its four dining venues unite to host luxurious festive buffets. Visit Mandarin Grill for a five-course French Christmas dinner or head to Le Bel Etage for an exquisite Christmas afternoon tea.

All festive events happening on Dec 25.

The Great Christmas Day Brunch (Mosaic, Lounge On The Park, Mandarin Grill, MO Bar)

Price: RM488+

Christmas Day Buffet Dinner (Mosaic)

Price: RM288+

A French Christmas Dinner (Mandarin Grill)

Price: RM405+ 

Christmas Afternoon Tea at Le Bel Etage

Price: RM158+ with free flow of hot beverages; RM228+ with glass of Taittinger Champagne and free flow of hot beverages

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur l +603 2380 8888 

2. Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

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The Christmas Buffet at Arthur's
Above The Christmas Buffet at Arthur's Bar & Grill

A sumptuous buffet awaits at Lemon Garden, where local, international and speciality cuisine satiate your Christmas cravings. Over at Arthur's Bar & Grill, you will be treated to a carving trolley featuring Grain-Fed Black Angus Prime Rib, Porcini Veloute and Roasted Spanish Lamb Shoulder.

LEMON GARDEN

Christmas Eve Lunch & Dinner

When: Dec 24

Price: RM228 per adult and RM114 per child (Lunch); RM298 per adult and RM149 per child (Dinner)

Christmas Day Lunch & Dinner

When: Dec 25

Price: RM298 per adult and RM149 per child (Lunch); RM298 per adult and RM149 per child (Dinner)

Boxing Day Lunch & Dinner

When: Dec 26

Price: RM188 per adult and RM94 per child (Lunch); RM238 per adult and RM119 per child (Dinner)

ARTHUR'S BAR AND GRILL

Christmas Eve Dinner

When: Dec 24

Price: RM278 per adult

Christmas Day Lunch & Dinner

When: Dec 25

Price: RM278 per adult

New Year's Eve Dinner

When: Dec 31

Price: RM288 per adult

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, 11, Jln Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur l +603-2032 2388

3. Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Curate's Christmas Brunch
Above Curate's Christmas Brunch

Curate's Christmas Eve buffet brings together holiday favourites from all over the globe.

Christmas Eve Dinner

When: Dec 24

Price: RM268+ (adult) and RM144+ (child)

Christmas Day Brunch and Dinner

When: Dec 25

Price: RM238+ (adult) and RM119+ (child)

Boxing Day Brunch

When: Dec 26

Price: RM238+ (adult) and RM119+ (child)

Curate, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 145, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur l +603-2382 8888

4. Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur

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Roasted Turkey is available at the Garden To Plate buffet dinner
Above Roast Turkey

Get into the spirit of the season at Serena Brasserie's lavish spreads for ‘Around The World’ and ‘Garden To Plate’ buffet dinners. Or enjoy the sweet and savoury delights at OneSixFive Lounge’s afternoon tea.

SERENA BRASSERIE

Around The World Dinner Buffet

When: Dec 17-30 (excluding Dec 24 and Dec 31)

Price: RM188+ per adult l RM113+ per child (6 – 12 years)

Christmas Eve Garden-to-Plate Dinner Buffet

When: Dec 24

Price: RM208+ per adult l RM125+ per child (6 – 12 years)

ONESIXFIVE LOUNGE

Christmas Hidden Gem Afternoon Tea

When: Dec 6, 2021 – Jan 1, 2022

Price: RM248+ per set for 2 persons; RM298+ per set for 3 persons

Christmas Secret Garden Afternoon Tea

When: Dec 6, 2021 – Jan 1, 2022

Price: RM208+ per set for 2 persons; RM258+ per set for 3 persons

Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur, 165 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur l +603 2782 6000 

5. Sofitel Kuala Lumpur

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One of the meals available at Nizza
Above A festive meal at Nizza

Get ready for a jolly celebration at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur where Nizza and Kwee Zeen are serving up a festive dining experience.

KWEE ZEEN

Enjoy a variety of mouth-watering Asian and international cuisines at this all-day dining restaurant's festive buffet. Seafood lovers will love the spread of fresh lobsters, prawns, mussels and oysters at the ocean bar on ice.

Festive Lunch Buffet

When: Dec 10-30

Price: RM98 adult RM49 child

Festive Dinner Buffet

When: Dec 10-30

Price: RM148 adult RM74 child

Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner

When: Dec 24

Price: RM168 per adult RM84 per child

Christmas Day Brunch

When: Dec 25

Price: RM198 per adult RM99 per child.

NIZZA

There’s always a party going on at this recently re-opened poolside hotspot famed for its French-Italian Riviera fare.

Four-course festive set dinner

When: Dec 1-31

Price: RM128 per person

Sunday brunch kitchen party

When: Dec 12, 19 and 26

Price: RM148 per person

Five-course Christmas Eve Dinner

When: Dec 24

Price: RM148 per person

Christmas Day Brunch Kitchen Party

When: Dec 25

Price: RM198 per person

Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, No. 6, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur l +603 2720 6688 

6. The Chow Kit

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Roasted Lamb Roulade
Above Roasted Lamb Roulade

The Chow Kit's seasonal menu puts the spotlight on modern Malaysian cuisine with such offerings as Tangy Grilled Prawn Salad and Salt Baked Senangin. On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, the menu adds Pan-Seared Foie Gras paired with Caramelised Pineapple Slices and drizzled with Kelulut Honey Balsamic dressing. Wash it down with specially curated cocktail, Santa’s Coffee.

December Festive Menu

When: Until December 30

Price: RM144 (Mondays to Thursdays); RM180 (Fridays to Sundays)

Festive Menu

When: Dec 24, Dec 25 and Dec 30

Price: RM200 pax

The Chow Kit, 1012 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Chow Kit 50250, Kuala Lumpur l +603 2778 6688 

7. One World Hotel Petaling Jaya

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Baked turkey from Cinnamon Coffee House
Above Baked turkey from Cinnamon Coffee House
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One of the set menus from ZuanYuan Restaurant
Above One of the set menus from ZuanYuan Restaurant

There's a choice of Western or Chinese cuisine here.

CINNAMON COFFEE HOUSE

Enjoy over 100 special dishes here including Roasted Turkey with Honey and Herbs with Chestnut Stuffing, Roasted Lamb Crown, Baked Salmon with Percik Sauce, Roasted Op Ribs, and Chicken Cordon Bleu with Mushroom Sauce. Yuletide treats Chocolate Yule Log, assorted Christmas Cookies, and Christmas Pudding are also on the menu.

Christmas Day Eve & Christmas Day Buffet Dinner

When: Dec 24 and 25

Price: RM178 per adult; RM89 per child (inclusive of a glass of mulled wine or mocktail)

Christmas Day Hi-Tea

When: Dec 25

Price: RM118 per adult; RM59 per child

ZUAN YUAN CHINESE RESTAURANT

Christmas meets Cantonese with a special festive menu consisting Wok-Fried Live Grass Prawns with King Soy Sauce, Braised Abalone, Wok Fried Scallop with Asparagus and Macadamia Nuts, and Pan-Fried Cubed Beef with Chef’s Signature Sauce and Honey Walnuts.

Christmas Set Menu

When: Lunch (12pm-2.30pm) and dinner (6.30pm-10.30pm); Dec 24, 25, 30 & 31

One World Hotel Petaling Jaya, First Avenue, Bandar Utama City Centre, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor l  +603 7681 1111 

8. EQ Kuala Lumpur

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Slow-roasted goose from Sabayon
Above Slow-roasted goose from Sabayon

EQ rings in the holiday spirit with a delicious twist.

ETOILE BISTRO

Its acclaimed Grill Out Dinners features Garlic and Cilantro Prawns, Cajun Lamb Shoulder, Beef Salmoriglio, Lemon and Dill Halibut, Chilled Tiger Prawns and other delights.

Grill Out Dinners

When: Dec 24 (dinner), Dec 25 (brunch), Dec 31 (dinner), Jan 1 2022 (brunch)

Price: RM208 per adult | RM98 per child (dinner); RM188 per adult | RM94 per child (brunch)

KAMPACHI

On Christmas Eve, indulge in Kampachi’s renowned Christmas omakase. Then reserve a spot at its Christmas Day Brunch for a wonderful selection of sashimi, sushi and teppanyaki.

Christmas Eve 5 Course Omakase

When: Dec 24

Price: RM388

Kampachi Christmas Day Brunch

When: Dec 25

Price: RM268 per adult | RM98 per child

SABAYON

On Christmas Eve, Sabayon's five-course menu includes Moulard Duck Breast with Caramelised Carrot Purée and Sauce Arabica and Beef Wellington with Pied Blue Mushrooms and Périgord Truffle. The Christmas Roast Lunch features Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut and Apple Stuffing.

Christmas Eve Menu

When: Dec 24

Price: RM788 (window seating); RM688 (regular seating) per person inclusive of glass of Champagne Barons de Rothschilds

Christmas Roast Lunch

When: Dec 25

Price: RM388

EQ, Equatorial Plaza, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur l +603-2789 7777

9. The Majestic Kuala Lumpur

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The Colonial Cafe
Above The Colonial Cafe

Colonial Café mines nostalgia with a traditional Christmas feast of Roast Turkey, Yule Log, Mulled Wine and more.

Christmas Eve Dinner

When: Dec 24

Price: RM280++ per person (RM380++ with wine pairing)

Christmas Day Lunch

When: Dec 25

Price: RM200++

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 5, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Tasik Perdana, 50000 Kuala Lumpur l +603-2785 8000

10. Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur

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Grill & Chill
Above Grill & Chill
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Brunch& More
Above Brunch & More

Savour the taste of the holiday season at Brasserie 25’s Brunch & More. Alternatively, indulge in the Festive Grill & Chill spread that includes Beef Brisket, Chicken with Sumac Spices, and Farmer-Style Sausages.

Brunch & More

When: Dec 25 - 26, 2021; Jan 1 - 2,  2022

Price: RM120++

Festive Grill & Chill

When: Dec 24 - 25; Dec 31, Jan 1 2022

Price: RM120++

Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, 25, Jalan Kamunting, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur l +603 2038 0000 

11. The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur

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A dish from The Library
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Sparkling Christmas Brunch
Above Sparkling Christmas Brunch

The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur celebrates the season with aplomb, with exclusive festive meals and music.

THE LIBRARY

Chef Wai serves up a delectable four-course dinner for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, featuring many of his signature gourmet creations.

Christmas Eve Dinner

When: Dec 24

Price: RM450 per person (add RM150 for Royal Salute 21-year-old flight pairing)

Christmas Day Dinner

When: Dec 25

Price: RM450 per person (add RM150 for Royal Salute 21-year-old flight pairing)

THE COBALT ROOM

Jazz lovers, make a beeline to the Ritz-Carlton’s Cobalt Room, which hosts live jazz tunes to accompany an exceptional gourmet spread. The Yuletide menu showcases all-time favourites Filé Gumbo and Jambalaya. For Christmas Day brunch, roast turkey is one of the highlights.

Festive Jazzy Dinner at the Cobalt Room

When: Dec 24 and Dec 31, 2021, and Jan 1, 2022 (advanced reservations required)

Price: RM180 per person

Sparkling Christmas Brunch

When: Dec 25

Price: RM198 per person

The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur, 168, Jalan Imbi, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur l +603 2142 8000  

12. Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral

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Some of the treats at Nook's Italian Christmas
Above Some of the treats at Nook's Italian Christmas

It's an Italian Christmas at Aloft this year, with a mouth-watering array of Mediterranean-inspired treats. Think Tuscan Roast Lamb and Italian Roast Turkey stuffed with Apple Chestnut Ciabatta.

Christmas Eve/New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner

When: Dec 24, Dec 31

Price: RM168 per person (children below 6 dine free, 50 per cent off for children below 12)

Christmas/New Year’s Brunch

When: Dec 25, 2021 and Jan 1, 2022

Price: RM148 per person (children below 6 dine free; 50 per cent off for children below 12)

Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 5, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur l +603 2723 1188 

13. The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur

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Fresh Seafood On Ice
Above Fresh seafood on ice

Festive classics (from Roast Turkey and Beef Wellington) meets fresh seafood for a Christmas feast to remember. 

The Brasserie’s Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner, Christmas Day Brunch & Boxing Day Brunch

When: Dec 24, Dec 25 and Dec 26

Price: RM418 per person (food only); RM598+ per person with free-flowing sparkling wine, red and white wine and cocktails.

The St Regis Kuala Lumpur, No 6, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur l +603 2727 1111

14. The Hilton Kuala Lumpur

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Vasco's Festive Crustacean Buffet
Above Vasco's Festive Crustacean Buffet

Honey Glazed Spice Brined Roast Turkey. Spring Lamb Shoulder Braised in Moroccan Spices.Turkey Roulade with Sage Stuffing. Australian Prime Rib Slow Roasted with Mustard Jus.

It's beginning to look like a tasty Christmas at this luxury hotel. 

Festive Crustacean Buffet Lunch

When: Every weekend in December 

Price: RM168 nett per adult; RM98 nett per child (5 to 11 years old)

Festive Crustacean Buffet Dinner

When: Friday and Saturday evenings in December 

Price: RM208 nett per adult; RM108 nett per child

Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner

When: Dec 24

Price: RM258 nett per adult; RM128 nett per child

Christmas Day Buffet Lunch

When: Dec 25

Price: RM258 nett per adult; RM128 nett per child

Christmas Day Buffet Dinner

When: Dec 25

Price: RM228 nett per adult; RM118 nett per child

Hilton Kuala Lumpur, 3, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur l +603-2264 2264

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