Settle your CNY team or family dinner with this list! 🍲
Although we've just stepped into 2024, Chinese New Year is already right around the corner! Rooted in tradition, this festive season embodies the essence of family, good health, and the joy of coming together. As we welcome the Year of the Dragon, a reunion dinner becomes not just a tradition but a heartfelt necessity, symbolising the spirit of togetherness!
If you're looking for a spot to enjoy your CNY or reunion dinner with friends, family, or colleagues - we've got your back. Check out these hotels and restaurants in Klang Valley offering yummy festive dishes, indulgent CNY buffets, and set menus available for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery.
Restaurants in KL & PJ for a festive CNY dinner 🥢
1. The Mesh at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Four Points by Sheraton in Kuala Lumpur City Centre is the city's swankiest new establishment. The Mesh is their all-day dining buffet restaurant, offering a CNY Reunion Dinner Buffet and even one for Chap Goh Mei for the festive season! Their carefully crafted menu boasts a delightful array of offerings, including an abundance of seafood, barbecued dishes like a roasted five-spiced duck and Chinese roasted chicken, as well as noodles, salads, soups, an ice cream station, and more.
- Address: (corner of) Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kampung Baru, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
2. Quan’s Kitchen at Four Points by Sheraton Chinatown
Prefer a more nostalgic taste of Chinese New Year? At Four Points by Sheraton Chinatown, you'll find Quan's Kitchen, known for its inventive and delicious menus. This quirky restaurant located in the heart of Chinatown takes inspiration from the flavours of local street vendors and adds unique twists to otherwise common traditional dishes.
This year, they've rolled out a range of yummy festive dishes that you can enjoy with their Chinese New Year offerings! Plan your reunion dinner here or celebrate the first two days with a lavish buffet lunch instead! Indulge in the must-have Golden Prosperity Yee Sang, adding an auspicious touch to your Chinese New Year celebrations. Enjoy an exclusive 13% off when you book your voucher on Klook.
- Address: 2, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
3. Beauty In The Pot
Steamboat is perhaps the most perfect bonding food especially for reunion dinners and festive celebrations! Forget about scrambling to shop for and prep a million different ingredients for your CNY hot pot party, and instead, head out for a hearty steamboat feast at Beauty In The Pot! Our personal recommendations for your broths are definitely the delicious Beauty Collagen Broth and Spicy Nourishing Broth, perfect base soups for your meat slices, handmade dumplings, vegetables, la mian, and more!
- Outlets: The Gardens Mall, Tropicana Gardens Mall
4. Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Shangri-La Hotel's Lemon Garden Cafe is always packed with patrons who pop by during the festive season for their popular Chinese New Year buffets. Many may have fond memories of dining here years back, and in case you haven't been here in a while, the restaurant actually went through a facelift and was revamped into a spacious and welcoming space with a cosy vibe, making it a great spot for dinners with friends, family, or team gatherings.
Head over for a CNY buffet lunch or dinner with yee sang - vouchers are available at 10% off on Klook! Do note that due to the restaurant's popularity and limited capacity so as to ensure social distancing efforts, seats are available in limited quantities daily. Place your reservation as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
- Address: 11, Shangri-La Hotel, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
5. THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Have a sky-high Chinese New Year meal at THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur's all-day dining space located 38 floors above ground. This elegant venue boasts a 360-degree city view, huge double-storey glass windows, and spacious dining areas with a relaxing vibe.
Usher in the New Year with a 6-course CNY feast that's ideal for a family reunion dinner - this festive set includes fresh yee sang as well as classic Chinese dishes such as slow-cooked "Eight Treasure" chicken, steamed grouper fish, lotus leaf rice, and glutinous rice cakes. Enjoy 14% off when you book your discounted voucher on Klook!
- Address: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, 12, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur
6. Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel
Discover elevated Chinese cuisine and a luxurious dining experience at Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel's very own restaurant that offers an authentic Cantonese-style menu. Feel as if you were a part of Ancient China's elite society from the moment you walk through their grand entrance and head into their opulent dining space, filled with lantern lights and a lot of red and gold Must-tries on their menu that are perfect for CNY include the restaurant's Traditional Peking Duck, double-boiled soup, and dim sum!
- Address: 11, Shangri-La Hotel, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
7. The Courtyard, Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Admire the Bukit Bintang skyline from a relaxing courtyard located on the 8th floor of Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The Courtyard is Pavilion's all-day dining restaurant that offers tempting buffet spreads with flavourful international and Malaysian specialties.
The spacious restaurant offers ample seating (making it a perfect spot for CNY meals with friends, family, or even if you're planning a team dinner) - you can opt to sit indoors or savour delectable dishes al fresco, under the Centre Court's skylight. Enjoy 15% off their CNY buffet when you book your discounted voucher on Klook!
- Address: The Courtyard at Pavilion Hotel, 170, Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100, Kuala Lumpur
8. Nook at Aloft KL Sentral
For fans of roasted duck or chicken, order a Rocking Roast (from RM88; up to 14% off on Klook) from Nook at Aloft KL Sentral as a centerpiece for your CNY feast at home! If you're totally not in the mood to spend time in the kitchen, you can even book a Set Menu (from RM168; 20% off on Klook) that also comes complete with other dishes such as yee sang, fried rice, vegetables, and egg tarts.
Dine-in is also available at Nook this year - the restaurant has rolled out buffet dinners (from RM118; up to 22% off on Klook) at a bright and spacious space that's perfect for a gathering with your friends, family, or team. Feast to your heart's content on festive dishes such as roasted sesame chicken, wok-fried chilli crab, crispy butter prawns, Shanghai-style chicken roulade, and more.
- Address: 5, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur.
9. Putien 莆田
With roots that trace back to the Fujian coastal suburb city of Putian, Putien serves up an array of unpretentious yet sophisticated cuisine that is perfect for your Chinese New Year celebrations. Their delicious poon choi is a CNY bestseller and is filled to the brim with premium ingredients such as abalone, sea cucumber, fresh tiger prawns, braised pork, fish maw, chicken wings, mushrooms, and more. Other festive dishes available for booking include festive set menus as well as their signature ala carte dishes such as Fried Heng Hwa Bee Hoon, Putien Ca Fen, and Mazu Mee Sua.
10. Golden Valley at Melawati Mall
Looking for a halal restaurant for CNY meal with your Muslim friends? Golden Valley is one of our favourite halal Chinese restaurants in town, known for their yummy servings of Malaysian Chinese cuisine. From yam baskets and crispy salmon skin, to marmite chicken and their irresistible chili crab, there are so many classic favourites on their menu.
The spacious restaurant also makes it a perfect venue for a CNY meal if you have a large group of friends or family. Enjoy 5% off your bill when you book your Golden Valley Set Menu voucher on Klook - you can opt for a set for 2 to 10 pax, inclusive of free-flow rice, drinks, dessert, and your choice of soup and dishes!
- Address: Lot 310, Melawati Mall, Lorong Selangor, Taman Melawati, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor
11. Ruyi & Lyn at Bangsar Shopping Centre
Wanna plan a sophisticated and atas CNY meal? Check out Ruyi & Lyn, a modern Chinese restaurant that serves up beautifully-plated Chinese cuisine with a dialed-up wow factor. One example is their popular sushi platter that doesn't come with salmon or unagi sushi, but consists of Hainanese chicken rice, nasi lemak, and mango sticky rice-flavoured sushi instead.
Spread across a glamorous space of 22,000 square feet, Ruyi & Lyn is perfect for planning group dinners, besides their main dining area, they also have an outdoor terrace, private Karaoke dining rooms, as well as private dining rooms for those who prefer a more intimate dining experience.
- Address: 4th Floor Annex, Bangsar Shopping Center, 285, Jalan Maarof, 59000 Kuala Lumpur
12. Tao Chinese Cuisine at InterContinental KL
Tao Chinese Cuisine located within InterContinental Kuala Lumpur specializes in traditional Chinese cuisine served in a classy oriental-themed space. The restaurant also houses six beautiful private rooms that are perfect for those who prefer a safe and intimate private dining experience with friends or family.
Check out the many dinner sets available at the restaurant, where you can have a prosperous celebratory meal with your loved ones and feast on festive dishes such as double-boiled chicken soup, roasted Hong Kong-style London duck, stir-fried scallops, lotus leaf rice, stewed abalone, truffle sauce fried rice, and more. You can also have a special lunch that comes with yee sang, dim sum, and other yummy dishes!
- Address: InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, 165 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
13. Altitude at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
Here's another CNY high tea you won't want to miss - Altitude's Chinese New Year-themed afternoon tea set looks too cute to be true. From bright red macaroons that will bless you with a lot of huat to delectable raspberry tarts and other CNY-inspired sweet and savoury treats, you'll have so much fun sampling each of them!
Best part? Altitude is located on the 53rd floor of the hotel, offering magnificent views of the KL city skyline from floor-to-ceiling windows. Sip on fine teas while catching up with your bestie - a serene, laid-back afternoon can't get better than this.
- Address: Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, 2, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
14. Paradise Dynasty
Fans of xiao long bao, plan your CNY reunion dinner at Paradise Dynasty this year! Besides their usual ala-carte items such as dim sum as well as a variety of rice and noodle dishes, Paradise Dynasty also rolls out festive menus every year, where you can take your pick from hearty poon choi to colourful yee sang and seasonal dishes such as lotus leaf glutinous rice, black truffle kampung chicken, and more. To help you plan a hassle-free CNY meal at home, the restaurant has also put together a variety of festive sets available for takeaway and delivery.
- Outlets: The Exchange TRX, MyTOWN Shopping Centre, Bangsar Village II, 163 Retail Park, Pearl Shopping Gallery, IPC Shopping Centre, Paradigm Mall, AEON Mall Cheras Selatan
15. Swez Brasserie at Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Have an auspicious reunion with your loved ones over a Chinese New Year feast at Swez Brasserie, Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur's spacious casual dining space. Indulge in festive dishes at the restaurant's CNY reunion buffet dinner fit for team or family gatherings! Book your voucher on Klook to enjoy an extra 10% off your bill.
- Address: 13, Jalan 16/11, 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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