Chinese New Year in KL and PJ always feels a little different. The city gets louder, the malls turn red overnight, and suddenly everyone is talking about reunion dinners, Yee Sang, and where to book before everything sells out. For me, it’s one of the best times to eat out, because it’s the kind of meals where you leave with that full-heart feeling. If you’re planning your festive season early, here are nine places to celebrate Chinese New Year 2026.
1. Merchants, Crowne Plaza KLCC
Crowne Plaza KLCC is welcoming the Year of the Horse with “The Gilded Gallop,” a festive celebration inspired by strength, progress, and prosperity.
A highlight here is the Prosperous Yee Sang experience, where guests can choose premium toppings and enjoy the chef’s Osmanthus-infused house blend. Options include Norwegian Salmon, Jellyfish, Sakura Ebi, and Korean Snow Pear, with half portions starting from RM188+.
On Chinese New Year’s Eve, Merchants restaurant hosts a reunion buffet dinner priced from RM238+ per adult. Expect festive favourites like crispy roasted duck, wok-fried seafood, and yum cha classics. For those planning a round-table celebration, set menus start from RM138.80+ per person, featuring dishes like double-boiled abalone soup, steamed tiger grouper, and Hong Kong-style roasted duck.
Address: Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Kampung Baru, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
2. YEN at W Kuala Lumpur
W Kuala Lumpur brings its own bold energy into Lunar New Year with “Reins of Prosperity,” and YEN is where Cantonese tradition meets modern flair. Their Yee Sang selection is vibrant and creative. Featuring combinations like Korean Snow Pear with crispy oyster mushroom, deep-fried Sabah lobster wanton, and Australian abalone infused with sake. Set menus cater to every kind of reunion, with options starting from MYR268+ per person. There is also a one-night-only Reunion Rein dinner in the Great Room on 16 February 2026, with tables starting from MYR1,688+.
Beyond dinner, YEN also offers Yum Cha weekends from MYR118+ per adult, plus an Imperial Champagne Brunch experience priced from MYR888+ for two.
Address: Level 11, W, 121, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
3. Toh Yuen, Hilton Petaling Jaya
Hilton Petaling Jaya is celebrating Lunar New Year with “Strides of Abundance” at Toh Yuen, running from 5 January to 3 March 2026. This is a classic choice for Cantonese dining, led by Chef Dexter Lai, whose festive menu highlights include Prosperity Yee Sang with salmon and crispy fish skin, honey soy tiger prawns, roasted Cherry Valley duck, and steamed French turbot with dried orange peel. Their Chinese New Year set menus begin from RM1,688 nett per table of six, making it ideal for family-style gatherings and corporate reunions that want something traditional and polished.
Address: 2, Jalan Barat, Pjs 52, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
4. Roselle Coffee House, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur
Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur celebrates the Year of the Horse with an impressive lineup of festive dining from 1 February to 3 March 2026. Roselle Coffee House becomes a hub for reunion buffets, Chinese banquet feasts, and Yee Sang takeaways.
Their Imperial Phoenix banquet menus start from RM2,888 nett per table of ten, featuring Cantonese delicacies like abalone, lobster, sea cucumber, and tiger grouper. Buffet celebrations are also available, with dinner spreads starting from RM198 nett per adult, leading up to the Lunar New Year’s Eve reunion dinner priced from RM268 nett.
Address: 15, Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur
5. Golden Phoenix, EQ Kuala Lumpur
Golden Phoenix is one of those seasonal dining experiences people look forward to every year. Revived during Lunar New Year, it carries a legacy dating back to Hotel Equatorial in the 1970s. For 2026, Executive Chinese Chef David Yee presents festive menus inspired by Cantonese and Szechuan heritage. Highlights include premium poon choy, double-boiled soups, whole roast duck, seafood braises, and signature rice cake desserts. Set menus begin from RM178+ per person, while Yee Sang options start from RM138+ per portion, making it one of the most anticipated festive pop-ups in the city.
Address: EQ, Equatorial Plaza, Jln Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
6. Shang Palace, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur welcomes the Year of the Galloping Horse with festive stays, cultural showcases, and one of the city’s most popular buffet spreads at Lemon Garden. Their Feast of Prosperity Buffet runs from 12 January to 3 March 2026. The spread includes Yee Sang, double-boiled matsutake soup, sea treasures with abalone, and steamed grouper with truffle soy essence. Lunch buffets begin from RM208 nett per person, while reunion buffet dinners are priced from RM308 nett. If you’re after a grand festive spread with plenty of choice, Lemon Garden remains a strong favourite.
Address: 11, Jln Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
If you want something different, here are three other spots to check out for a more casual celebration.
7. Ichiwa Sushi, KL
Ichiwa Sushi is a great option if you want a quieter celebration with Japanese finesse. Their omakase is a full journey, starting with appetisers like mozuku and king crab, followed by fresh oysters with calamansi pearls, aburi swordfish touched with truffle, and a comforting crab chawanmushi topped with flying fish roe. The sushi platter is always a highlight, and the meal ends on a refreshing note with yuzu sorbet. It’s the kind of place that feels special without needing a banquet hall.
Address: G-16, Boulevard Harmoni, 1, Jalan Awan Makmur, Taman Overseas Union, 58200 Kuala Lumpur
8. Blue Reef Fish, TTDI
Blue Reef is the place to go if you want big portions and crispy comfort food. Their fish and chips come in three styles, beer-battered barramundi, breaded grouper, and soda-battered snapper, each with its own crunch and personality. The seafood platter is the real showstopper, with a whole fish, cheese-baked prawns, calamari, chicken cutlet, fries, and salad. It’s filling and also a great option for sharing with friends when you want something outside the usual festive set menu.
Address: 37, Jalan Wan Kadir 2, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
9. Levain Boulangerie & Patisserie, KL
Levain is one of those places that feels like a little escape. Tucked inside a colonial-style bungalow, this French bakery has been around for over 15 years, baking fresh pastries daily with natural yeast and stone oven techniques.
Some favourites you should try are their mango passion fruit tart. It’s super creamy. The almond tiramisu cake is rich without being heavy, and their croissants are the kind people keep coming back for. Beyond pastries, they also serve full meals. Some options include crispy fish and chips, chilli crab spaghetti, seafood aglio olio, and salmon eggs benedict croffles. It’s a lovely stop if you want your Chinese New Year season to include something sweet and slow.
Make your reservations to avoid getting disappointed ya! Here’s to a joyful, delicious Year of the Horse ahead. Happy Chinese New Year, everyone!
Address: 7, Jalan Delima, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
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