Chinese New Year in Kuala Lumpur isn’t complete without one thing: a proper reunion dinner.
It’s the meal where families gather, old stories get retold, and everyone quietly judges whether this year’s spread is better than last year’s. In a city as food-obsessed as KL, that’s no small challenge.
From classic multi-course Chinese banquet dinners to lavish hotel buffets packed with festive favourites, KL offers no shortage of options. Some focus on tradition, others go all out with variety, seafood, and show-stopping desserts. The real question is which ones are actually worth your time, money, and precious reunion night.
In this guide, we round up the best Chinese New Year reunion dinners and buffets in KL. Whether you’re planning an intimate family meal or a big group celebration, these are the places that deliver on food, atmosphere, and that all-important festive feeling.
1.InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur welcomes Chinese New Year 2026 with Ember of Prosperity, a refined festive celebration running from 15 January to 3 March 2026. Guests can choose between elegant reunion dinner set menus at Tao Chinese Cuisine or a lively one-night reunion buffet at Serena Brasserie.
Chef & Cuisine
This season marks the return of Senior Executive Chinese Chef Wong Lian You, an internationally experienced chef trained in classic Cantonese cuisine with Sichuan and Nanyang influences. His menus focus on balance, premium ingredients, and time-honoured techniques elevated with modern polish.
Reunion Dinner at Tao Chinese Cuisine
Tao’s festive set menus cater to groups of all sizes, starting from RM688 nett for 2 persons to RM4,688 nett for 10 persons.
Signature highlights include Pan-fried Australian Scallop Yee Sang, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall Soup, Tao Signature Roasted Charcoal Goose, Braised Abalone, Australian Lobster with E-Fu Noodles, and vegetarian-friendly options with black truffle and matsutake mushrooms.
Signature Yee Sang selections feature premium ingredients such as soft-shell crab, scallops, charcoal-grilled eel, and salmon, with prices starting from RM148 nett (half portion).
Golden Ember Reunion Dinner Buffet at Serena Brasserie
Date & Time: 16 February 2026 | 6:30pm–10:30pm
Price: RM278 nett per adult | RM139 nett per child (6–12 years)
(Children 5 and below dine free)
Buffet highlights include a Yee Sang counter, Five Spice Chicken with Pickles, Roasted Duck Galantine, Xinjiang Whole Lamb, Crispy Salted Egg Prawns, and Wok-fried Chilli Crab.
Location: Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
2. Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
For a more traditional and refined Chinese New Year celebration, Lai Po Heen remains one of KL’s most trusted addresses. Known for its classic Cantonese cuisine and polished service, the restaurant is ideal for families who value time-honoured flavours and a calm, elegant setting.
Reunion Dinner
Lai Po Heen’s Chinese New Year reunion dinner takes place on 16 February 2026, with two seatings at 5:30pm – 7:30pm and 8:00pm – 10:00pm.
Festive lunch and dinner menus, including dim sum and à la carte specials, will be available on selected dates up to 3 March 2026, making it flexible for extended family gatherings.
Cuisine Highlights & Yee Sang
Chinese New Year dining here focuses on classic Cantonese techniques using premium ingredients. The restaurant offers six Yee Sang variations, ranging from traditional to luxurious, featuring lobster and caviar, two-head abalone, and soft-shell crab.
Yee Sang prices start from RM98 nett and go up to RM988 nett, available in half and full portions.
Signature Treasure Pot (Poon Choi)
A highlight of Lai Po Heen’s festive offering is its Treasure Pot, ideal for reunion dining or takeaway celebrations at home.
- CNY Treasure Pot (6 persons)
From RM1,688 nett. Early bird: RM1,388 nett (orders by 31 January 2026) - CNY Supreme Treasure Pot (6 persons)
From RM2,688 nett. Early bird: RM2,588 nett with complimentary Chef’s Yee Sang
Orders are recommended 48 hours in advance.
Location:
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur City Centre
A strong choice for families who prefer classic Cantonese flavours, premium ingredients, and a quieter, more traditional reunion dinner setting.
3. Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
If you’re the kind of family that prefers everyone eating what they like, at their own pace, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur is a reliable Chinese New Year crowd-pleaser. The hotel’s festive dining leans big, generous, and lively — the sort of place where three generations can happily share a table without anyone feeling short-changed.
Feast of Prosperity Buffet at Lemon Garden
The heart of Shangri-La’s CNY celebrations is the Lemon Garden, which runs its Feast of Prosperity Buffet from 12 January to 3 March 2026. The space is bright, busy, and festive, with extended buffet lines and live stations that keep the energy up, especially during peak reunion nights.
Signature festive highlights include assorted Yee Sang, double-boiled matsutake mushroom soup with sea cucumber and dried oyster, Abundance Sea Treasure with abalone and fish maw, prosperity steamed grouper with truffle soy, and a surprisingly elegant dessert spread featuring osmanthus and peach mousse cake. Beyond the CNY dishes, you’ll also find sushi, sashimi, Malaysian classics, Western favourites, and a full dessert bar — which helps explain why families keep coming back.
Prices & Dates
Lunch Buffet with Yee Sang (12 Jan – 3 Mar 2026)
- Monday–Thursday: RM208 nett
- Friday–Sunday & Public Holidays: RM228 nett
Dinner Buffet with Yee Sang (12 Jan – 15 Feb 2026, excluding 28–30 Jan)
- Monday–Thursday: RM228 nett
- Friday–Sunday: RM288 nett
Reunion Buffet Dinner
- 16 & 17 February 2026
- RM308 nett per person
Location:
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Sultan Ismail
For families who want variety, halal-friendly options, and a festive buzz without committing to a long sit-down banquet, Shangri-La’s Lemon Garden remains one of KL’s safest — and most satisfying — Chinese New Year buffet bets.
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