Chinese New Year 2025: Where to Celebrate in KL & Selangor

For prosperity, health and happiness.

The festive season is upon us, and what better way to welcome the Chinese New Year 2025 than with a sumptuous feast shared with your loved ones in KL? As we enter the Year of the Snake, we embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery. According to Chinese astrology, the Year of the Snake symbolises wisdom, cunning, and adaptability. For those born in the Year of the Snake, this year is predicted to bring significant changes, from new opportunities to a more positive outlook on life. To celebrate this auspicious new year, several restaurants in Kuala Lumpur are offering a diverse and delightful array of flavours for your celebrations. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a lavish feast, our guide will help you find everything you need to prepare for the Lunar New Year.

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A guide to the best restaurants in KL to celebrate Chinese New Year 2025:

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Lai Po Heen. Starting from 6 January to 12 February 2025, guests can indulge in specially curated set menus, ala carte offerings, treasure pot (poon choi), and yee sang platters. If you’re planning a lunch celebration on Chinese New Year’s Eve (12PM to 2.30PM), you will find its curated menu along with key dim sum dishes like Abalone Chicken Siew Mai with Fish Roe, Lobster Dumpling with Fish Roe and Gold Leaf, Crispy Bean Curd Roll filled with Shrimps, and more.

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In the evening, the restaurant allocates two sessions featuring a curated set menu: 5.30PM – 7.30PM and 8PM to 10PM. However, if you would like a quiet celebration at home, Lai Po Heen’s signature Treasure Pot is also available for takeaway. Go ahead and pre-order during the early bird promotion from 6 to 28 January 2025.

The Chinese New Year Treasure Pot serves six and is available at RM1,288 (normal price: RM1,558)

The Chinese New Year Supreme Treasure Pot serves six and is available at RM2,988 (normal price: RM3,318)

To reserve or for more information, contact Lai Po Heen at +60 (3) 2380 8888 or email mokul-lpoheen@mohg.com.

W Kuala Lumpur

The ‘Scales of Fortune’ unveils an abundance of flavour with a contemporary take under the guidance of Chef Tan Kim Weng of YEN. Perfect for the celebration, the curated menu includes signature dishes like Roasted Chicken with Lin Seed, Wok-Fried Beetroot Rice with Prawns and Crab Meat along, Steamed Tiger Grouper fish and more. Whether it’s for a humble celebration of two, four or 10 pax, trust that they will handle everything you need for an auspicious festive feast. Go ahead and uncover the specially curated reunion set menus here.

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Treasured Flavour: RM208+ per person (minimum 2 persons, available for lunch only).
Prosperous Life Forever: RM318+ per person (minimum 4 persons, not available for Chinese New Year Eve dinner).
The Noble: RM368+ per person (minimum 4 persons).
Double Happiness: RM488+ per person (minimum 2 persons).
Lucky 8 Reunion: RM1,488+ (5 persons) / RM2,888+ (10 persons).
LoHei Feast: RM1,888+ (5 persons) / RM3,688+ (10 persons).
Firecracker Feast: RM2,288+ (5 persons) / RM4,488+ (10 persons).

For enquiries, email w.kulwh.yen@whotels.com or WhatsApp/Contact +6012-357 4788

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre

This Chinese New Year, enjoy a Sichuan reunion at the Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre. Nestled in the Sichuan Kitchen, the restaurant offers a variety of authentic dishes enveloped with full-bodied flavours through a selection of set and buffet menus. From a traditional full-course set menu to the signature hot pot buffet, your intimate gatherings are set for an unforgettable time. Over at The Mesh, the buffet spread includes a wholesome selection of traditional and local flavours.

Sichuan Kitchen

Auspicious Individual Set Menu
1 January – 12 February, 2025
Price: MYR 228 nett per person (minimum 4 persons)

Prosperity Hot Pot Set Menu
1 January – 12 February, 2025
Price: Signature MYR 138 nett per person (minimum 2 persons)
Premium MYR 168 nett per person (minimum 2 persons)

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Reunion Hot Pot Dinner Buffet Menu
January 24, 25, 31 & February 1, 7, 8, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Price: MYR 168 nett per adult | MYR 84 nett per child

Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner Buffet at the Mesh
January 29 – 31, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Price: MYR 178 nett per adult | MYR 89 nett per child

From now till 24 January 2025, enjoy 15% early bird discount for any Chinese New Year offers. For reservations and enquiries, visit the Sichuan Kitchen website or The Mesh website.

The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur

Crafted by Executive Chef Cheong Boon Fei and his team, the Prosperity Set Menu includes a curated course-by-course dining experience that provides symbolic meaning to reel togetherness and prosperity. Located at The Brasserie, the dining experience can accommodate groups of eight to 50. For the Auspicious Sunday Brunch, The Brasserie features an opulence dining experience with offerings like caviar, truffle, champagne and signature cocktails.

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For more information regarding F&B experiences, please call +603 2727 6696, or email dining.kualalumpur@stregis.com

 

 


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Amalina Anuar is the Digital Director of Harper's Bazaar Malaysia. From covering the latest runway trends to the hottest happenings in Kuala Lumpur, she also delves deep into all things lifestyle and beauty.