[Malaysia Property] A Wonderful Dining Feature in Malaysia: Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner Buffet (Chinese Cuisine Dinner Buffet)

Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Hello. I’m Ayaka, a Japanese wife living in Malaysia. Although the New Year has passed in Japan, for the Chinese community in Malaysia, the New Year is just beginning! Just like in other parts of the Chinese diaspora worldwide, they celebrate the Lunar New Year. This year, New Year’s Eve falls on January 24th, and the Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) is on January 25th. Capitalizing on this festive occasion, the Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur is launching a Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner Buffet. So, what kind of dishes will be served? Let’s dive into the world of food with TABINIKO!

Before that, please check the following information:

Price:

Chinese Cuisine Dinner Buffet (中華料理のディナー ビュッフェ) RM108nett/person

Children aged 7 to 12 and senior citizens receive a 50% discount on the above rates.

Date and Time:

Started on January 24, 2020 (New Year’s Eve of the Lunar New Year 2020)

18:30 to 22:00

Inquiries:

Call +03-0409 9888 (ext. 9038) or email [email protected]

Location:

This is the 10th floor of the Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

100, Jalan Putra, Chow Kit, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

■ “Each Dish”:

Each local-flavored salad is a delight. Options include Chili Mayo Crab Salad, Chicken Salad with Asian Dressing, and Mini Octopus Salad, among others. The appetizers are all mouth-watering, stimulating your appetite with their distinct Asian flavors! For Japanese palates, the combination of mild spice and tanginess offers a refreshing and novel experience.

Ring in the Lunar New Year with a homemade meatloaf sauce infused with chicken flavor.

Steamed fish in soy sauce. Fish is an indispensable part of Malaysian Chinese cuisine. In fact, it’s no exaggeration to say that it always appears on the dining table during celebrations. Delicious!

The culinary journey doesn’t stop there! Beyond the Chinese dishes like black pepper beef, spicy prawns in a special sauce, and a stew of sea cucumber with broccoli and mushrooms, the restaurant’s chef reveals that they also offer spicy dishes tailored for other ethnic groups. Examples include Nyonya-style Curry Laksa noodle soup, Indian Chicken Curry, and Asam Kerabu served with Bali lime.

■ “Dessert”:

A wide variety of desserts and cakes are also available, including green tea red bean chocolate cake, red dragon fruit cake, mango tiramisu, Lotus pancake, ginger chocolate cheesecake, coconut lemon velvet cake, almond cake, Chinese pancakes, and various Chinese puff pastries and cookies.

■ “Fruits”:

■ “Party”:

When we attended the party, they served “Yee Sang,” a dish that plays a role similar to Osechi Ryori (traditional Japanese New Year’s cuisine) in Malaysia. During the New Year period, everyone joyfully tosses the ingredients high in the air with chopsticks while exchanging festive greetings. “Yee Sang” means “raw fish” in Cantonese—wait, sashimi? Did they really have a habit of eating raw fish? While we won’t delve too deeply into that, it’s a fun and auspicious food culture that really livened up the atmosphere. In recent years, it seems people are customizing their Yee Sang by swapping out the ingredients for various options, such as vegetarian or fruit versions.