Cover Celebrate Chinese New Year at EQ Kuala Lumpur

The renowned hotel has a range of elevated experiences in store for guests this Chinese New Year

Whether in terms of gastronomical experiences or gourmet gifts, EQ Kuala Lumpur is going all out when it comes to Lunar New Year offerings this 2024. For the Year of the Dragon, the luxury hotel’s Chinese restaurant Golden Phoenix is making a comeback from January 28 to February 24, 2024.

Available for both lunch and dinner are seven celebratory set menus, ranging from accessible in price to luxury offerings that will impress even the most well-eaten guests. The most gourmet set features Australian lobster yee sang, baked Boston lobster, braised abalone, steamed grouper, traditional roast duck and more gastronomical creations. 

Read more: Chinese New Year 2024: A guide to celebratory menus, restaurants, and dining experiences

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Above Lobster yee sang, available at Golden Phoenix

The aforementioned yee sang, a must-have at any Chinese New Year gathering, is one of six varieties of yee sang available at the hotel. Other combinations include Alaskan crabs and Hokkaido scallops, crispy whitebait and soft-shell crab, or Boston lobster.

Vegetarians need not fret, as plant-based set menus are also available, just as well-executed as the meat-based counterparts.

See also: Lunar New Year foods from around the world

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Above Premium Abalone Chinese Casserole

For those looking to curate their own menu, ala carte selections are also offered. Not to be missed is the Premium Abalone Chinese Casserole, typically known as poon choy, which features abalone, Japanese scallops, smoked duck, tiger prawns, and more, signifying abundance.

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Above Traditional Roast Duck
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Above Desserts on the Chinese New Year menu

Order also the traditional roast duck, which sees its crispy skin wrapped in crepes. The meat can be sautéed with spring onions or, alternatively, combined with silky fried noodles or rice.

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Above Bottega Desserts

The Lunar New Year is all about giving back and spreading cheer, and what better way than the hotel’s selection of hampers? The Prosperity Delight Hamper includes  Bottega Gold prosecco, pineapple tarts, festive cookies, bird’s nest, chicken essence, and more.

Also available are the Brilliant Fortune Box, the Gorgeous Blossom Basket, and selections of edible gifts. 

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Katelyn is the dining and travel editor of Malaysia and Indonesia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she offers readers an inside look at the movers and shakers in Asia’s growing food and beverage industry.