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In Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, the Year of the Horse arrives with tables dressed in silkier sauces, louder yee sang tosses, and menus that read like carefully written wishes for the year ahead. If you’re choosing where to gather this Lunar New Year, consider this your curated guide to the 10 of the most memorable Chinese New Year 2026 dinners in KL and PJ.
1. Bamboo Seafood Restaurant @BSC
Set within the ever-orderly bustle of Bangsar Shopping Centre, Bamboo Seafood Restaurant has long held a reputable place on Kuala Lumpur’s dining landscape. On ordinary days, its tables are rarely empty. When the festive season arrives, the restaurant takes on a different rhythm altogether, becoming a destination woven into many families’ annual celebrations.
An award-winning Malaysian Cantonese seafood restaurant, Bamboo Seafood is guided by an ingredient-first philosophy and an imperturbable approach to dining. Recognised by World Top Gourmet and named Best Malaysian Cantonese Restaurant by AFTA, its reputation speaks for itself.
Freshly sourced seafood, disciplined technique and attentive service make it a trusted choice for business hosting and family banquets, while cosy seating and discreet private rooms keep the focus where it belongs — around the table.
For Chinese New Year 2026, Bamboo Seafood ushers in the season in KL with 5 fastidiously curated set menus — each designed for tables of ten, with prices ranging from RM1,888 to RM6,988.
Set A opens the celebration with the classics — including Giant Grouper Braised with XO Sauce & Garlic Cloves, Steamed Giant Sea Prawn with Chencun Rice Noodle, and The Chef’s Special Mala Kampung Roasted Chicken.
Set B deepens the offering with comforting, well-balanced dishes such as Steamed Pahang Soon Hock with Premium Soy Sauce, Steamed Australian Mud Crab with Egg & Silky Rice Noodle, and Claypot Lap Mei Rice.
Set C takes on a more celebratory tone — featuring Truffle Abalone Prosperity Yee Sang, Braised Premium Shark’s Fin in Brown Sauce, Cheesy Garlic Baked River Prawn, and Roasted Chicken with Wood-Smoked Fruit Glaze.
For those marking the occasion in fuller measure, Set D presents familiar indulgences executed with finesse — from the Signature Roasted Peking Duck to Black Pepper Wagyu Beef with Golden Mantou and Truffle Baked Boston Lobster with Mushroom.
At its zenith, Set E offers a composition of festive luxury. Yellowtail Sashimi Prosperity Fruit Yee Sang sets the tone, followed by Signature Grilled Wagyu in Barbecue Sauce, and Teochew Three Treasures Claypot Rice — a trio that balances nostalgic flavours with tasteful opulence.
Bamboo Seafood does not attempt to reinvent the festive meal. It simply refines it, offering flawless cooking, polished service and a setting that allows tradition and celebration to unfold with ease.
Make your reservations now!
F129 – F133, Bangsar Shopping Centre, 285, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
+6018 870 8999
Daily: 10am – 10pm
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2. Ying Ker Lou
For those drawn to the tranquil pleasures of Chinese New Year, Ying Ker Lou offers an invigorating return to Hakka tradition. Once known with multiple outlets in malls like Pavilion KL, The Gardens Mall and The Curve, the restaurant now enters a more zealous chapter with its currently only outlet in Damansara Perdana, where ancestral recipes and nourishing ingredients continue to guide the kitchen for Chinese New Year 2026.
Renowned for its heartwarming Hakka cuisine (客家料理), Ying Ker Lou specialises in dishes that are anchored in alleviative properties. Signatures such as pork knuckle with ginger vinegar, stuffed tofu and lei cha have earned a loyal following throughout the years, while the cosy Damansara Perdana space provides a welcoming setting for reunion dinners and family gatherings.
At the heart of Ying Ker Lou’s identity is its lei cha (pounded tea), which appears as a recurrent character throughout the menu. For Chinese New Year 2026, the Hakka LeiCha Yu Sheng sets the tone in both festive set menus, designed for 10 pax: Auspicious Fortune Set Menu (RM1,388+) and Abundance of Wealth Set Menu (RM1,088+).
The dish features a rejuvenating mix of ingredients like jellyfish, tofu, vegetables and bo cui crackers, finished with four condiments including the house-made lei cha, adding a distinctly Hakka character to the customary toss.
The Auspicious Fortune Set Menu lean into nourishment and tradition. The Double-Boiled Silkie Chicken Soup with Cordyceps Flower is a long-standing favourite, prized for its tender chicken and revitalising ingredients such as jujubes and mushrooms.
Braised Abalone & Shiitake Mushrooms with Pork Belly offers a festive upgrade to a Hakka classic — enriched with abalone. This set menu also features Steamed Silver Pomfret with Superior Soy Sauce, the newest addition to Ying Ker Lou’s offerings.
The Stir-Fried Prawns with Hua Diao Wine stands out for its aroma and texture, featuring succulent prawns with lightly crisped shells, fragrant scallions, and the gentle warmth of Hua Diao wine.
Adding to the festivities is their Abundance of Wealth Set Menu which is just as opulent, featuring showstoppers like Steamed Drunken Prawns with Egg White and Fragrant Chinese Waxed Meat Rice — both pleasant fixtures on Lunar New Year tables.
Both festive menus conclude with Ying Ker Lou’s signature Traditional Glutinous Rice Cake, where nian gao is wrapped in shredded yam sweet potato — deep-fried until golden, crisp on the outside and soft within.
The homeliness to Ying Ker Lou’s dishes suit the spirit of Chinese New Year to a tee. The dishes evoke nostalgia, the atmosphere encourages you to linger, and the evening unfolds at a leisure pace. Book a table now, where generations can gather easily, and traditions are passed on without ceremony.
40-1 & 42-1, Jln PJU 8/5B, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
+603 7493 6118
Daily: 10am – 10pm
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3. Lai Po Heen @Mandarin Oriental
Set within the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, Lai Po Heen has always understood the spirit of festivities. Inspired by the grand residences of 19th century Chinese tycoons, the dining room is dressed in polished parquet floors and softly glowing chandeliers, a setting fit for a grand celebration.
For Chinese New Year 2026, Lai Po Heen KL approaches the season with grandeur. They present 6 variations of Yee Sang, available in half and full portions — featuring ingredients such as lobster and caviar, two head abalone and soft shell crab. Prices range from RM98 to RM988 nett.
The festive menu reflects the restaurant’s repertoire in classic Cantonese cooking. Dishes such as Double Boiled Australian Abalone Soup with Premium Bamboo Fungus, Asparagus and Scallop Dumplings, Traditional Roasted Peking Duck and Eight Treasure Braised Duck are served to impress.
At the heart of the celebration is the restaurant’s signature Treasure Pot. Built for sharing, it brings together six head Australian abalone, Japanese dried scallops, fish maw and other premium ingredients. The CNY Treasure Pot for 6 persons is priced from RM1,688 nett, while the CNY Supreme Treasure Pot begins at RM2,688 nett.
Guests who confirm their orders by 31 Jan 2026 may enjoy early bird pricing, with the Treasure Pot from RM1,388 nett and the Supreme version from RM2,588 nett, accompanied by a complimentary Chef’s Yee Sang. Orders are recommended at least 48 hours in advance, allowing the kitchen time to prepare each pot with care.
Mandarin Oriental
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
+603 2380 8888
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm & 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 2.30pm & 6pm – 10.30pm
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4. Da Fu Di
Da Fu Di Restaurant in Pavilion Damansara Heights KL offers a return to classic Chinese dining, with a particular fondness for Hong Kong inspired flavours. For Chinese New Year 2026, you can taste the heights of what they have to offer.
Da Fu Di presents a selection of set menus designed for generous tables and unhurried conversations. The Divine Proper Feast (from RM1,288++), is all about comfort and balance. Dishes such as Double Almond Pork Ribs Soup with Cactus Flower, Figs & Abalone set a nourishing tone, followed by Hong Kong-Style Steamed Wild Patin Fish, and Golden Crispy Chicken with Organic Flax Seed.
The Prosperity Harvest Feast (from RM1,688++), takes a more opulent turn. Highlights include Hong Kong style Steamed Marble Goby Fish, Deep Fried Stuffed Sea Cucumber with Baby Bok Choy, and Preserved Meat Claypot Indica Rice.
Additional set menus are available for those seeking variety — click here for reservations!
Lot 5.26.00, Pavilion Damansara Heights, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
+6012 342 7028
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm & 6pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10.30am – 5pm & 6pm – 10pm
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5. Golden Phoenix @EQ Hotel
For many in KL, Golden Phoenix is less a restaurant than a memory. Once among the city’s most celebrated Chinese dining rooms, it welcomed generations of families who returned year after year for its Cantonese and Szechuan cooking. For Chinese New Year 2026, you best believe they’re pulling all the stops to impress.
From 27 Jan to 3 Mar 2026, Golden Phoenix takes residence at Level 1 of EQ Hotel, offering a limited time celebration shaped by more than five decades of culinary heritage. Set menus begin from RM178 per person, inviting diners to mark the Year of the Horse prosperity.
The Happy Reunion Set Menu (RM298 per person) opens with Norwegian salmon and jellyfish yee sang, before moving into Braised cordyceps flowers with assorted dried seafood and abalone soup. The meal continues with Steamed Szechuan style golden pomfret with vegetables, amongst others.
For a more luxurious celebration, the Bright Auspicious Set Menu (RM398 per person) is your best bet. Traditional stewed whole chicken in Chinese herbs & yu tiao brings warmth and nostalgia to the table, while Wok fried tiger prawns with kam heong paste & cashews add fragrance and texture. The menu concludes with Steamed tiger grouper paired with cordyceps flowers, black fungus & white fungus.
Additional set menus are also available throughout the pop up, allowing gatherings of different sizes and moods to find their rhythm.
EQ, Equatorial Plaza, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
+603 2789 7777
Daily: 12pm – 3pm & 6pm – 11pm
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6. The Qing
Drawing from the grandeur of the Qing dynasty, The Qing at Bamboo Hills KL presents Chinese New Year 2026 in a regal ambience with luxurious offerings.
For the festive season, Galloping Into Prosperity (RM1,288 for 6 pax, RM1988 for 10 pax) features dishes like Happiness Norwegian Smoked Salmon & Jelly Fish Yee Sang, Braised Sea Cucumber with Fresh Scallop Soup & Cordyceps Flower, Star Grouper with Spicy Flavoured Butter Cream Sauce, and King Prawn With Abalone & Dried Seafood Poon Choi.
The Dragon Horse Spirit Feast (RM2,688 for 10 pax) is similarly a showstopper. Must-have dishes such as 48 Hours Air Dry Roasted Irish Duck with Spices & Herb Tong Kwai, Sauteed Rainbow Lobster in Mozzarella Cheese Superior Stock & Edamame, and Quinoa Rice Wrapped with Dried Seafood Treasure & Dried Chicken Meat will have you munching in joy.
Unit P03, Bamboo Hills, Taman Bamboo, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
+6012 893 4233
Daily: 11.30am – 3.30pm & 5.30pm – 10.30pm
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7. Yun House @Four Seasons Hotel
Yun House at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur welcomes the Year of the Horse spectacularly. From 15 Jan to 3 Mar 2026, the hotel comes alive with Chinese New Year 2026 festivities, anchored by Yun House’s refined Cantonese dining experience.
Guests may choose from three set menus: Majestic (RM588 per pax), Auspicious (RM888 per pax) and Yun House Fortuity (RM1,388 per pax), alongside a thoughtfully curated vegetarian option (RM338 per pax).
Every feast begins with Yun House’s signature Yee Sang, led by the Smoked Salmon & Black Truffle Yee Sang. Delicately smoked salmon crowned with freshly shaved black truffle offers a modern, luxurious take on the classic prosperity toss.
Among the sets, the Yun House Fortuity Set Menu is definitely a must-try — featuring delicacies such as Steamed European Lobster with Garlic, Scallions & Hsinchu Rice Vermicelli, Baked Jumbo Crab Claw with Butter, followed by Braised Premium Abalone With Winter Melon & Sun-Dried Oyster.
145, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
+603 2382 8640
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 3pm & 6pm – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 4pm
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8. Tao Chinese Cuisine @InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
Tao Chinese Cuisine at InterContinental KL welcomes the Year of the Horse with Ember Of Prosperity, a season-long celebration that runs from 15 Jan to 3 Mar 2026. Thoughtfully curated by Senior Executive Chinese Chef Wong, the festive offerings centre on refined Cantonese flavours — perfect for Chinese New Year 2026.
The Blazing Ember Of Supreme Fortune Set (RM4688 for 10 pax) leads the collection with bold highlights such as Tao Signature Roasted Charcoal Goose and Braised Australian Lobster with E-Fu Noodles & Superior Sauce.
Equally finger-licking good is the Inferno of Abundance & Wealth Set (RM3388 for 10 pax), featuring Braised Sea Treasure with Hasma & Pumpkin Puree alongside Steamed Turbot with Sun-Dried Scallop Rice Essence.
Rounding out the trio is the Radiant Flame of Prosperity Set (RM3088 for 10 pax), where dishes like Braised Crab Meat, Fish Lips & Dried Scallop Broth reflect classic Cantonese flavours.
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur 165 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
03-2782 6000
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm & 6.30pm – 10.30pm
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9. Oriental Landmark
Oriental Landmark at Intermark Mall brings the familiar comfort of the Oriental Restaurant Group to the heart of the Klang Valley, delivering classic Chinese flavours with consistency. For Chinese New Year 2026, the KL restaurant presents dinner set menus from RM1888 per table for 10 pax, alongside a line-up of festive specialties and Yee Sang that reward a closer look.
The Prancing Year of the Horse Farm Chicken (RM168 each) arrives as a celebratory centrepiece. Free-range chicken is smoked over nest pu-erh tea leaves, an aromatic preparation that served as a welcoming gesture for the year ahead.
Equally rooted in tradition is the Prosperity Shajing Sun-Dried Oysters (RM168), a heritage ingredient from Shenzhen where freshwater meets the sea. Braised with fatt choy and finished in a rich umami sauce, it speaks to abundance in both symbolism and flavour.
For something more indulgent, Braised Sea Ginseng Stuffed with Prawn Paste (RM48) features sea cucumber sourced from the cold, clean waters of liaoning, simmered gently in oyster sauce for depth and texture.
Rounding out the offerings is Nian Nian You Yu Soon Hock with Radish (Seasonal Price), where steamed Indonesian soon hock is paired with 3 types of ancient radish and preserved vegetables, closing the meal on a note of balance and continuity.
G-01, Ground Floor, Intermark Mall, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
03-2181 8228
Daily: 11am – 3pm & 5.30pm – 10pm
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10. Restoran Teochew & Hakka
Restoran Teochew & Hakka in Ampang KL offers a pork-free Chinese New Year celebration for 2026. Known for its comforting Teochew and Hakka flavours, the restaurant keeps things rooted in tradition while making its festive menus accessible to a wider table.
The 马年大吉宴 Set Menu (RM688) is designed for 5 to 6 pax and works well for smaller family gatherings. Highlights include Lotus Root with Macadamia, Soy King Prawn, and the ever-satisfying Yam Basket & Kung Poh Chicken.
For larger reunions, the 马年发财宴 Set Menu (RM1188) is curated for 10 pax and leans into heartier celebratory dishes such as River Patin, Eight Treasure Duck, and Crabmeat Omelette with Lettuce Wrap, encouraging shared bites and easy conversation around the table.
Rounding out the offerings is the 马年旺旺宴 Set Menu (RM1388), also for 10 pax, featuring Fortune Salmon Yee Sang, Fatt Choy Abalone Mushroom with Broccoli, and Bao Bao with Dessert to end the meal on a sweet and auspicious note.
363-1, Jln Ampang, Batu 4, 50450 吉隆坡, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
016-256 0181
Tue to Sun: 10am – 9pm
Closed on Mon
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