As the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur prepares to welcome 2025, it’s time to explore an array of opulent venues offering unforgettable New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations. From gourmet dining to glamorous parties, here’s your guide to the city’s most exclusive festivities.
EQ Kuala Lumpur
At EQ Kuala Lumpur, experience French gastronomy at its finest at Sabayon. The hotel’s New Year’s Eve 8-Course Degustation promises a feast of flavours. For an extra-special touch, book a window seat for you and your special someone. On 1 January, the ‘Chalet’ New Year Buffet Lunch delivers a European Christmas-inspired feast, complete with table-side service and you can add unlimited champagne and more.
New Year Countdown 8-course Degustation
Date: 31 December 2024 – 1 January 2025
Time: 7pm onwards
Price: RM2,388 per couple window seat (limited), RM2,088 per couple main dining seat, and RM1,788 per couple regular seat
‘Chalet’ New Year Buffet Lunch
Date: 1 January 2025
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Price: RM308 per person | RM154 per child from 6 – 12 years old
Add-on: RM288 per person for free flow champagne, white or red wine, gin trolley, juices, soft drinks, mocktails
For reservations, call +603 2789 7839 or email dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com.
The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
Known for unparalleled elegance, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur offers a New Year’s Eve celebration blending exquisite dining with spectacular fireworks. Witness Kuala Lumpur’s most stunning fireworks from their exclusive vantage point and immerse yourself in the sophistication of this iconic hotel. Begin your New Year’s Eve festivities with an indulgent Gala Buffet Dinner at The Brasserie, a Michelin-selected restaurant offering a cornucopia of festive flavours. From sumptuous starters to decadent desserts, each dish is meticulously crafted to delight the senses. Guests dining at The Brasserie will enjoy exclusive access to The Reading Room, offering an unparalleled view of the dazzling midnight firework display.
For dining and room packages, contact +603 2727 6696 or email dining.kualalumpur@stregis.com.
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Troika Sky Dining: Fritz & Fuego
Fritz is an oasis of calm in a frenzied world – a perfect setting for a New Year’s Eve Dinner. Located at The Troika, in the heart of KL’s busy business district, it is surprisingly calm and cosy with an urban elegance that gives it a distinctly metropolitan feel. The restaurant features a delicious menu of casual, finely crafted dishes that fuse traditional French cuisine with global influences. Fritz’s urban elegance sets the stage for a 5-course New Year’s Eve menu featuring highlights like Lobster and Scallop Pithivier and Dry-Aged Wagyu Tenderloin.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Fritz
Date: 31 December 2024
Price: RM450++ per person
Inspired by the vibrant cultures and cuisines of Latin America, Fuego – meaning “fire” in Spanish – will stoke your tastebuds. Since opening its doors in 2014, every experience at Fuego has been a celebration, scores of tables and tales shared with family and friends, integral to the tapestry of life in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. At Fuego, celebrate New Year’s Eve with Latin American-inspired dishes like Grilled Spanish Octopus and Wagyu Striploin.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Fuego
Date: 31 December 2024
Price: RM580++ per person
For reservations, call +03-2162 0886.
Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur
At Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur, celebrate the season as culinary excellence merges with holiday cheer. Savour a festive feast crafted from the finest ingredients, showcasing the vibrant flavours of the holidays. From beloved savoury staples to indulgent desserts, every dish is a heartfelt celebration of togetherness and joy. Indulge in a festive buffet featuring Beef Wellington and Roasted Truffle Chicken Roulade. Alternatively, savour a six-course Japanese dinner at Tatsu, crafted with premium ingredients from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market. Both experiences include access to the Lobby Countdown Party.
New Year’s Eve Six-Course Set Dinner
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Price: RM248 nett per person
New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Price: RM318 nett per adult, RM159 nett per child
New Year’s Day Long Lunch Buffet
Date: 1 January 2025
Time: 12:30pm – 4pm
Price: RM188 nett per adult and RM94 nett per child (6 to 12 years old)
For reservations, call +603 2782 6000 or email intercontinental.kualalumpur@ihg.com.
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
Toast to the New Year in style at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur with an exceptional dining experience at Mosaic, Lounge on the Park, and the Emerald Room. Indulge in a sumptuous buffet at Mosaic, one of Kuala Lumpur’s top all-day dining destinations. Offering a delightful blend of local and international cuisines, the restaurant features interactive live cooking stations and an extensive dessert bar. It also offers two semi-private dining rooms, each accommodating up to 10 guests.
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 6:30pm onwards
Price: RM398 per person
New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch
Date: 1 January 2025
Time: 12:30pm – 3.30pm
Price: RM245 per person
For reservations, call +60 (3) 2179 8818 or email mokul-reservations@mohg.com.
Sunway Resort Hotel
You can also choose to celebrate at Sunway Resort Hotel as the Grand Lobby turns into a vibrant party hub. Dance to live DJ beats, enjoy performances, and at midnight, experience a thrilling balloon drop with prizes like luxury stays and exclusive dining at Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill. This night promises great music, surprises, and endless fun to welcome 2025. Tickets include a glass of prosecco and canapés.
There’s also the option of welcoming the New Year at the Sunset Terrace with stunning Sunway Lagoon fireworks and an indulgent buffet featuring Pineapple-Ginger Glazed Leg of Lamb, Salmon Coulibiac, Pâté en Croûte, fresh salads, seafood on ice, and global dishes. Desserts include Gingerbread, Stollen, cakes, cookies, and ice cream, all set to live jazz tunes. Or opt to elevate your evening with a refined five-course meal at Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill.
For a lively New York-style celebration, visit Black Tap. Enjoy a Festive Platter with favorites like the All-American Burger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, and Salt & Pepper Wings, paired with shakes and lemonade. Live entertainment includes resident band Season 2, a DJ, and a caricature artist. For a chic countdown, The Linkway Café offers a Countdown Table Package featuring a Celebration Platter with Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs, Derby Hot Browns, Kartoffelpuffer, Crab-Stuffed Celery, and Bresaola & Melon Skewers. It includes festive mocktails, prosecco, and party packs.
Countdown Extravaganza
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 10:30pm – 12:00am
Price: RM98+ per person
Golden Feast New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 8:00pm – 12:00am
Prices: RM288+ per adult and RM144+ per child and senior citizen
New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet
Date: 1 January 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Price: RM228+ per child and RM114+ per child and senior citizen
A Ramsay Celebration – New Year’s Eve 5-Course Celebratory Set Menu
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 8:00pm – 12:00am
Price: RM888+ per person
Festive Favourites at Black Tap & Countdown Table Package at The Linkway Cafe
Date: 31 December 2024
Price: RM288+ for the New Year’s Eve Festive Platter (Black Tap) and RM398+ per table (The Linkway Café)
For reservations, contact +603 7495 2009 or WhatsApp +6019 381 5568.
Maria’s SteakCafe
Celebrate 2025 at Maria’s SteakCafe with an exquisite 4-course menu featuring premium steaks, seafood, and poultry – a perfect farewell to 2024. Recognised as one of Malaysia’s top steakhouses, Maria’s offers premium cuts like buttery Wagyu MB9, Japanese Wagyu A5 Miyazaki, and the halal-certified Japanese Kobe A5 Striploin. Each cut is expertly grilled and seasoned. Non-steak options include N.Z. Lamb Cutlet, Beef Wellington with Foie Gras, Lobster Thermidor, Pan-Fried Atlantic Cod, Grilled Salmon Fillet, and Seafood Spaghetti Aglio Olio with Tiger Prawn. Poultry lovers can try the Honey Mustard Chicken. Adults can enjoy “buy one, get one free” on selected wines—perfect for toasting the new year.
New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day
Date: 31 December 2024 – 1 January 2025
Price: RM80++ (kids under 12 dine for free)
For reservations, visit Maria’s SteakCafe website at www.marias.com.my or contact +6017 902 0339.
ATAS, The Ruma Residence
Ring in the New Year with elegance and indulgence at ATAS. The thoughtfully crafted New Year Set Menus feature a decadent array of premium ingredients, including scallops, Wagyu tartare, lobster ravioli, and Australian lamb – ideal for celebrating fresh beginnings with your loved ones. Enjoy an exquisite six-course dinner or if you prefer an earlier celebration, then opt to experience a four-course lunch or a five-course menu on select days leading up to the New Year.
New Year Set Menus
Date: 31 December 2024 – 1 January 2025
Price: RM650 nett per person (six-course dinner), RM250 nett per person (four-course lunch) and RM450 net person (five-course menu)
For reservations, contact +603 2778 0888 or email information@theruma.com.
Grand Millenium Kuala Lumpur
The Mill Café and the Lai Ching Yuen restaurant at the Grand Millenium offers festive dining experiences and activities for the whole family. Indulge in The Mill Café’s New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet featuring international dishes, fresh seafood, carvery highlights On New Year’s Day, enjoy a Family Lunch Buffet with global cuisines, plus fun kids’ activities like balloon twisting, gingerbread decorating, and origami workshops.
At Lai Ching Yuen, savour authentic Cantonese cuisine with a New Year’s Eve Dim Sum & Peking Duck Set Dinner or enjoy an Unlimited Dim Sum Brunch on New Year’s Day. Wrap up 2024 at Bistro 160’s Countdown Party with live music, a lucky draw, and VIP packages available. Don’t miss exclusive champagne packages throughout the festive season.
New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 6.30pm – 10pm
Prices: RM208++ per adult, RM104++ per child aged 5 to 12
New Year’s Day Family Lunch
Date: 1 January 2025
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Prices: RM188++ per adult, RM94++ per child aged 5 to 12
NewYear’s Eve Set Dinner
Date: 1 December 2024
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Price: RM168++/up to 4pax
Dim Sum Family Brunch
Date: 1 January 2025
Time: 11am – 3pm
Prices: RM108++ per adult, RM78++ per child aged 5 to 12
New Year’s Eve Countdown Party at Bistro 160
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 9pm to 2am
Price: RM128++ entry admission (inclusive of one beverage)
VIP tables: Various packages inclusive of alcohol beverage & mezze plate combos from RM888++, RM1,088++ and RM1,288++
Champagne Package
Date: 24 – 25 December 2024 & 31 December – 1 January 2025
Time: 9pm to 12.30am
Price: Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial (750ml) at RM700++ per bottle
Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Cheers to the New Year with a feast and a lively after-party! Evolution at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur offers a spread of international and local dishes, including oysters, minute steak, sashimi, a noodle bar, and desserts. Or you can welcome 2025 at R Bar with great drinks, a live DJ, and good vibes until midnight. You have a choice of the Il Festivo Dinner Buffet at Evolution at MYR 278 nett per person or the Countdown Party Package at R Bar from MYR 1,688 nett. Add a beverage package for MYR 135 nett per person (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options). Staycation packages start from MYR 1,340+ for two, including breakfast and the festive buffet.
Il Festivo Dinner Buffet at Evolution
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 6.30pm – 10pm
Price: RM278 nett per person
Countdown Party Package at R Bar
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 9pm – 12am
Price: From RM1,688 nett (maximum six persons)
For reservations, call +603 2706 8088, WhatsApp +6012 2665 987 or email rklcc.dining@renaissancehotels.com / rhi.kulrn.reservations@renaissancehotels.com.
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur
At Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, you can expect an unforgettable night with delicious feasts to kick off the countdown. At The Mesh, enjoy chef’s favorites, local classics, and international dishes. Hot pot lovers can head to Sichuan Kitchen for fresh seafood, premium meats, homemade pastes, vegetables, and your choice of savory broth. Take your pick of the Holiday Cheer Dinner Buffet at The Mesh or the Festive Hot Pot Dinner Buffet at Sichuan Kitchen. You can also add a beverage package on December 24, 25, or 31, 2024 that includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
Holiday Cheer Dinner Buffet at The Mesh
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 6:30pm – 10pm
Price: RM198 nett per person
Festive Hot Pot Dinner Buffer at Sichuan Kitchen
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Price: RM198 nett per person
Beverage package add-on is available on December 24, 25 and 31, 2024 at RM135 nett per person
For reservations, call +603 2706 9099, WhatsApp +6012 2665 987, or email fpklcc.dining@fourpoints.com / fp.kulfk.reservations@fourpoints.com.
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Last but certainly not least, there’s Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur where you can enjoy the New Year with the timeless elegance of Japanese culinary traditions at Zipangu by Nadaman. Savour the meticulously crafted OSECHI bento box, showcasing symbolic dishes like sweet rolled omelette for academic success, herring roe for prosperity, and candied sardines for a bountiful harvest, paired with Hokkaido’s Teppo miso soup and a luxurious seafood rice bowl.
Alternatively, indulge in the New Year’s Special Course, available for lunch and dinner, featuring a harmonious blend of OSECHI hors d’oeuvres, ZONI clear soup, sashimi, and grilled black cod, finishing with matcha ice cream and red bean monaka. Chef Takizawa’s masterful creations blend authenticity and creativity, offering a heartfelt taste of Japanese heritage.
OSECHI bento box
Date: 1 December 2024 to 31 January 2025
Price: RM280 per person
New Year’s Special Course
Date: 31 December 2024 to 1 January 2025
Time: Lunch & Dinner
Price: RM380 per person
For more details, visit shangri-la.com.
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