Food Explorer & Home Chef
Paya Serai has long been acknowledged to have one of the best Ramadan spreads around. This year is no different as one of the most splendiferous Buka Puasa spreads in the Klang Valley surely has to be at Hilton Petaling Jaya. The choice of dishes …
Specially for this Buka Puasa, Culina Bistro weaves commendable local flavours into its European-slanted menu, alongside other a la carte selections. The four-course Festive Feast for two begins with Oxtail Soup, made from Australian oxtail simmered in a light broth, together with carrot, celery and …
Wan Chun Ting at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara welcomes Chinese New Year with a thoughtfully curated menu that honours reunion, prosperity and the art of sharing a meaningful meal together.
Known for its classic Cantonese interpretations elevated through refined technique, the restaurant presents a celebratory dining experience designed for families to gather, toast to new beginnings and usher in the year ahead.
The Chinese New Year experience begins with a selection of auspicious Yee Sang, a must-have ritual of prosperity and togetherness. Highlights include Pearl Abalone and Norwegian Salmon Yee Sang, Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Yee Sang, Hokkaido Scallops with Snow Pear Yee Sang and 10-head Abalone Yee Sang.
There’s a range of Chinese New Year set menus, featuring signature dishes such as comforting double-boiled chicken soups, sautéed turbot fish with hot oil and oven-baked cod fish, braised sun-dried oysters with goose web, stir-fried scallops with XO sauce, and the indulgent 10-head abalone with bean curd skin and garden greens.
Classic Chinese New Year desserts like steamed and deep-fried Nian Gao, Purple Glutinous Rice with Bird’s Nest and Coconut Milk, end the meal on a sweet and happy note.
Beyond the set menus, Wan Chun Ting also offers an extensive à la carte and dim sum selection.
“Chinese New Year is a deeply meaningful time for families and Cantonese cuisine has always been about sharing — not just food, but moments,” said Chef Heng, Executive Chinese Chef of Wan Chun Ting. “Our Chinese New Year menus focus on familiar flavours prepared with care, premium ingredients and respect for tradition, so every gathering feels both celebratory and comforting.”
The melodic strains of the Gu Zheng provide an elegant backdrop to reunion dinners, enhancing the sense of occasion and immersing diners in the spirit of Chinese New Year.
Wan Chun Ting’s Chinese New Year offerings are available from Jan 7 to March 3. Guests may choose from three curated Chinese New Year Set Menus — the Prosperity Menu priced at RM288+ per person, the Fortune Menu at RM338+ per person, and the Wealth Menu at RM398+ per person, with a minimum of four persons per table.
Add: Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, Level 1, No. 6, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. call: 03-2720 6648.
Dining at a Japanese resto doesn’t have to mean fancy or posh, it can be simple as long as great food spells happiness. Stepping into Ossu, I felt some regret… That I didn’t discover this place earlier! Upstairs, the cloth partitions give it a true …
Planning a reunion dinner with the family? Or an auspicious family gathering for the Year of the Golden Horse? The media had a preview of some of the delicious dishes you can look forward to from Oriental Restaurants, churned out by the experiences Oriental chefs: …
Considered a Malay/nyonya dish, Nasi Ulam when done right, contains something like 15 different herbs and spices. I hardly cook this as it’s so labour-intensive. So it was a pleasant surprise to find the Fried Nasi Ulam, topped with a crispy fried chicken, plus salted egg and fish keropok at Dapurku in Shah Alam, chock full of ingredients. I would definitely go back for this, and also, the Mee Siam, a simple dish but often not well executed as sellers don’t bother to cook with the right mix of sambal. Here, it was flavourful and had that right spice kick to the vermicelli – so delish!
We also tried the Vegetarian Laksa – creamy and rich, and came with fu chook, eggplant, tofu puffs and egg, including sambal which provided the right heat! The Nyonya Salad – watermelon, pineapple and lettuce – comes with Nyonya dressing with cincalok.
I was there for the book launch of Soroptimist International Shah Alam’s cookbook entitled Simply Cook-Lah, with recipes contributed by club members. The heritage recipes are precious; many are dishes that have been forgotten such as Terung Lawa, Boiled Prawn Sambal and Chicken Varuval. Published to raise funds for charity, Simply Cook-Lah is priced at RM55 each (RM50 each for 6 books and above). Proceeds will go to club projects and community aid. Available at Dapurku,VC-G-05 Jalan Setia Murni, U13/51, Setia Alam, Shah Alam.
You can also DM @si_shahalam on Instagram or WhatsApp 016-2808908 for the book.
This Chinese New Year, MAGGI pays tribute to the hands, hearts and stories behind every reunion table – especially the home cooks taking on the meaningful task of preparing festive dishes for family and loved ones. As young Malaysians step into hosting roles for the …
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur welcomes Chinese New Year with a burst of vibrant celebrations from Jan 15 to March 3. Yun House anchors the festive celebrations with a refined Cantonese Chinese New Year dining experience. Guests can also enjoy festive menus at Curate and …
Tiger Beer kicked off the Chinese New Year (CNY) with an early Tiger Town celebration, a multi-day and multi-city event. The returning festival, now expanded to Penang, launched over the weekend at LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre, KL.
The launch ceremony set the tone for the evening. Members of HEINEKEN Malaysia’s management team struck a ceremonial gong, followed by a display of Tiger rockets and firecracker. A lion performance, offering a traditional blessing of energy and good fortune for the year ahead, completed the opening.
Tiger Town reimagined the CNY gathering as an immersive, high-energy experience, bringing together live music, interactive challenges, and a vibrant local market in one festive space.
In Kuala Lumpur, the stage was powered by the high-voltage energy of acts like the popular performance group 3P, festive favourite Chang Yong and the charismatic Joe Chang, and specially curated sets by An Livehouse.
Beyond the stage, Tiger Town featured themed games inspired by the brand’s Dare to Charge Forward spirit. Built on coordination, speed, and teamwork, these squad-based challenges focus on reflexes and collaboration, turning friendly competition into shared moments of collective play.
Developed with Lesgo Market, the curated market surrounds the main stage, showcasing local makers and eateries that reflect the same grassroots spirit Tiger champions. Anchored in local creativity and craft, the market adds depth to the experience while grounding Tiger Town in a sense of community.
Tiger Town also features the exclusive Tiger x atmos: Spirit of the Tiger collection. This collaboration with the Tokyo streetwear label fuses traditional Japanese calligraphy with bold, graphic storytelling inspired by the raw energy of Asian street fronts. The collection translated the Dare to Charge Forward spirit into street-ready style and is also available at selected atmos retail stores, and online.
“Tiger Town is about starting the year with courage,” said Julie Kuan, Marketing Manager of Tiger Beer Malaysia. “Chinese New Year is a time for coming together, and Tiger Town brings that spirit to life through music, games and shared moments, with Tiger Beer enjoyed as part of the celebration.”
Tiger Town continues at Gurney Paragon Mall, George Town, Penang, from Feb 13-15.
Consumers can pre-register for general admission tickets via https://tigercny.tigerbeer.com/en/event/ on first come first served basis.
Oversea Restaurant is set to dazzle with its Chinese New Year offerings, available from Jan 5 till March 3. This year’s festive concept is “Golden Horse Embraces a Golden Start”, and Oversea Restaurant’s season offerings reflect a heartfelt wish for a year filled with promise, …