As the Year of the Dragon approaches, several renowned hotels in Kuala Lumpur are gearing up to celebrate the Chinese New Year with special offerings that promise a delightful fusion of tradition and innovation.
Among the top hotels participating in the festive revelry are Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur, InterContinental KL, and JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur’s Shanghai restaurant.
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
At Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the celebration of the Year of the Dragon takes place from January 8 to February 24, 2024. The hotel’s Executive Chef Junious Dickerson invites guests to immerse themselves in a world of enchanting festivities marked by strength, prosperity, and good fortune.
Yun House: A Feast for the Senses
Yun House, the Michelin-acclaimed Cantonese restaurant, is transformed into a vibrant canvas for revelry with dragon-inspired décor. Executive Chef Jimmy Wong leads a talented team to present a Lunar New Year Set Menu, featuring three signature options: Fortuity, Auspicious, and Majestic. The set menus showcase inventive twists on traditional dishes, such as European Lobster with Chopped Chili and Crab Roe Ramen and Braised African Ten Head Abalone.
Festive Afternoon Tea and Cakes at The Lounge
The Lounge at Four Seasons offers a magical Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea curated by Executive Pastry Chef Yann Roumanille. Guests can indulge in delightful creations such as Enter the Dragon and Lucky 8, along with traditional teatime classics with a twist. Additionally, The Lounge presents Fire Crackers, individual-size cakes crafted in collaboration with Chef Jimmy.
Dragon-Fire Delights Buffet at Curate
Curate, Four Seasons’ restaurant, presents the Dragon-Fire Delights Buffet, combining traditional Chinese specialities with a bold modern flair. From Chinese Wax Duck Fried Rice to Peking Duck Wraps, the buffet promises to ignite the senses with a fiery spirit.
The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur – Li Yen
Li Yen, the exquisite Chinese restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, welcomes the Year of the Dragon with thoughtfully curated set menus by Executive Chinese Chef Alex Au.
Featuring signature dishes that epitomize the essence of reunion and festivity, the Reunion Stars collection includes delicacies like Barbecued Iberico Pork in Honey Sauce, Double-Boiled Fish Maw Soup with Morel Mushrooms, and Hong Kong-style waxed Meat Clay Pot Rice. A standout is the meticulously prepared Hong Kong-style waxed Meat Clay Pot Rice, offering a rich and distinct flavour.
InterContinental KL
InterContinental KL aims to bring nourishment and nutrition to the table with a focus on a signature vegetarian Yee Sang presentation. The Renewal Set, comprising wholesome dishes, and the majestic 9-course set menus crafted by Tao’s Head Chef Tommy Choong, blends honest Cantonese cuisine, premium quality ingredients, and modern innovation.
Guests at Tao Chinese Cuisine can Lou hei to an abundant year ahead with five Yee Sang sets prepared with premium ingredients. The Prosperous Yee Sang Sets include options like Dragonfruit, Star Jelly & Chia Seed and Shredded Roasted London Duck. Additionally, Serena Brasserie offers a hearty all-you-can-eat Lunar New Year Reunion Dinner Buffet and Lunar New Year Long Lunch on February 9, 10, and 11.
JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur – Shanghai restaurant
Shanghai restaurant at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur, recently honoured with a spot on the prestigious MICHELIN Selected 2024 list, continues to reach new heights of distinction. Conceptualized by the renowned Soh Chit Yuen restaurant, Shanghai offers authentic and quintessential Shanghainese cuisine.
Shanghai restaurant invites guests to stir up good fortune and wealth with The Art of Yee Sang. Chef Wong Wing Yeuk, an Executive Chinese Chef and Shanghainese native, leads a culinary symphony that includes three specially created set menus featuring delicacies such as Double-Boiled Superior Fish Maw Soup and Deep-Fried Crispy Glutinous Rice Cake.
The celebration of Chinese New Year at these distinguished hotels promises a feast for the senses, blending culinary artistry with the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year.
Whether you choose the enchanting decor of Yun House at Four Seasons, the exclusive Reunion Stars collection at Li Yen in The Ritz-Carlton, the vegetarian Yee Sang at InterContinental KL, or the authentic Shanghainese cuisine at JW Marriott’s Shanghai restaurant, these establishments are set to make the Year of the Dragon a truly memorable experience.
