The festivities may not be the same in 2020, but nothing can break the festive spirit if celebrated with the right people, at the right places. With that, we’ve put together a guide to dining in, taking away and delivery with your nearest and dearest for Christmas without compromising safety this year.

These restaurants and hotels have curated exclusive menus featuring signature dishes of the season, so you can round off the year in merriment with the people who have kept you going!

The St Regis Kuala Lumpur

Travel to The North Pole at The St Regis Kuala Lumpur, where the annual Santa’s Kitchen pop up at the lobby offers homemade goodies such as Chocolate Bonbonnièrs, gingerbread cookies and log cakes for gifting. The Brasserie’s festive buffets return with a jazzy spread including an oyster and caviar bar, traditional roasts and an assortment of cheese – all served by hosts to your table. The Drawing Room welcomes guests for a Christmas Afternoon Tea, whilst the hotel’s Festive Roasts and Festive Brunch Box are available for takeaway and delivery to celebrate at home.

Santa’s Kitchen
19 Nov – 31 Dec 2020

The Drawing Room
Festive Afternoon Tea
20 Nov – 31 Dec 2020 (2.00pm-4.00pm; 4.30pm to 6.30pm)
RM158+ per person or RM248+ per person with a glass of Delamotte

The Brasserie
Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner, (7.30pm – 11.00pm)
Christmas Day Brunch, 25 Dec 2020 (12.00pm – 3:30pm)
RM418+ per person for food only or RM598+ per person with free-flowing sparkling wine, red and white wine and cocktails

Festive Roasts, Festive Brunch Box, Astor Bar Takeaway Cocktails
Takeaway & Delivery:
19 Nov – 31 Dec 2020
RM698+ Whole Roasted Turkey (5 to 6 kg serves up to 10 guests)
RM698+ The Brasserie’s Signature Lamb Rack (2 kg serves up to 6 guests)
22 Nov 2020 – 1 Jan 2021
RM498+ Festive Brunch Box (serves up to 4 guests)

For reservations and enquiries, contact +6012 801 303 or email dining.kualalumpur@stregis.com. W marriott.com

Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur

Vive La Fête (French for ‘Long Live the Party’) over at Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, where Christmas decorations spring to life all around the hotel. Gastro Sentral presents course meals with options such as Baby Chicken Roulade and Angus Beef Striploin Gratin. Alternatively, Latest Recipe offers hearty buffet spreads and PRIME is set to satisfy steak fans with a course menu, featuring Black Angus 30 Days Dry-Aged Australian Tenderloin as the highlight. For an Italian affair, Favola has cooked up a special menu to be enjoyed in its rustic Renaissance setting.

Gastro Sentral
3-course Christmas Eve Dinner – RM 208 nett per person

Latest Recipe
Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner – RM228 nett per person
Christmas Day Brunch – RM218 nett per person
Christmas Day Buffet Dinner – RM228 nett per person

PRIME
Christmas Eve 4-course Dinner
RM458 per person/RM 498 nett per person with a glass of champagne

Favola
Christmas Eve 4-course Dinner
RM388 nett per person/RM 428 nett per person with a glass of prosecco

For reservations and enquiries, call +603 2263 7434 or e-mail dining.lmkl@lemeridien.com. W lemeridienkualalumpur.com

Entier

Chef Masashi and his culinary team have whipped up a myriad of dining experiences for couples and families alike to indulge in eating, drinking and merry-making. There’s a 7-chapter La Magie de Noël gastronomic  journey with lobster and wagyu beef on the menu for the gourmands, as well as a 5-course Celebratory Lunch menu with French holiday favourites like caviar, foie gras and truffle. They even have an online shop for you to bring home their famed Entier Kombu Butter, tropical caviar from Tanjung Malim by T’lur and a selection of bubblies!

La Magie de Noël – Festive Tasting Menu
3 Dec 2020 –9 Jan 2021
RM510 nett per person, optional wine pairing at additional RM160 nett person

Celebratory Lunch Special
24 – 27 Dec & 31 Dec 2020, 1 – 3 Jan 2021 (12pm – 4pm)
RM290 nett per person/RM95 nett per person for 3-course kids menu
RM60 nett for wine specials (2 glasses of white, red or pink)

Entier Christmas Atelier

Open online from 4 December 2020 (for self pick-up only)

For reservations and enquiries, contact +603 2268 3819 or WhatsApp +601 6263 0596. W entierfrenchdining.com

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Themed A North Pole Wonderland, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s festive line-up begins at the Lobby Lounge, where guests can savour a Festive Afternoon Tea. The celebrations continue at Arthur’s Bar & Grill, featuring a Sharing Set Menu with a Live Carving Trolley including hot and cold seafood combinations as well as stuffed turkey and meat carvings. Meanwhile, Lemon Garden has prepared a Seafood Assisted Buffet offering an array of premium seafood alongside classic meat dishes and Christmas desserts.

Lobby Lounge
Festive Afternoon Tea
1 – 31 Dec, (3pm to 6pm), RM75 nett per person or RM145 nett per person with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne

Arthur’s Bar & Grill
Sharing Set Dinner with a Live Carving Trolley, RM308 nett per person
Christmas Eve Dinner (6:30pm – 10:30pm)
Christmas Day Lunch (11.30am – 2.30pm)
Christmas Day Dinner (6:30pm to 10:30pm)

Lemon Garden
Christmas Eve Lunch (12pm – 3pm)
RM208 nett per adult/RM104 nett per child below 12 years old
Christmas Eve Dinner (first seating: 6pm-7.45pm; second seating: 8pm-9.45pm)
RM288 nett per adult/RM144 nett per child below 12 years old
Christmas Day Lunch (12pm – 3pm)
RM288 nett per adult/RM144 nett per child below 12
Christmas Day Dinner (first seating: 6pm-7.45pm; second seating: 8pm-9.45pm)
RM278 nett per adult/RM139 nett per child below 12

For reservations and enquiries, contact +603 2074 3900 or WhatsApp +6019 390 2257. W shangri-la-specials.com

Botanica + Co

To usher in the yuletide joy, Botanica+Co Executive Chef Chuan Lim has prepared 5 festive roast sets, available for both dine-in and takeaway. Each set highlights carefully sourced ingredients and produce, accompanied by delightful side dishes and gourmet sauces for a traditional holiday meal. Take your pick from a whole turkey, salmon wellington, rib-eye beef, leg of lamb or a Christmas platter of all four roasts, priced from RM350.

For reservations and enquiries, contact +603 2268 3818 or email ab@botanica.com.my. W botanica.com.my

Hilton Kuala Lumpur

In the spirit of season, Hilton Kuala Lumpur highlights the “Joy of Giving” with sumptuous feasts and takeaway Festive Gift Boxes (priced from RM180 nett) featuring seasonal delicacies and spa or F&B vouchers for yourself or loved ones. Buffet highlights at Vasco’s including Boston Lobster Mornay and Honey Glazed Spice Brined Roast Turkey, whilst Chambers Grill offers a Festive Carnivore Platter comprising of turkey, beef lamb and more for the meat lovers. There’s also a Festive Tea Time themed “Spirit of Joy” at The Lounge, presenting a plethora of handcrafted desserts and savouries.

Vasco’s
Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet (6.30pm – 10.30pm), RM248 nett per person
Christmas Day Lunch Buffet (12.30pm – 3.30pm), RM248 nett per person
Christmas Day Dinner Buffet (6.30pm – 10.30pm), RM228 nett per adult

Chambers Grill
Festive Carnivore Platter
1 – 31 Dec 2020 (6.00pm – 10.30pm), RM800 nett for 3 to 4 persons

The Lounge
Festive High Tea
1 – 31 Dec 2020 (2.30pm – 5.30pm – weekdays; 12.30pm – 5.30pm – weekends)
RM250 nett for 2 persons

Festive Gift and Takeaway Boxes 
Santa’s Box of Varieties and Festive Gift Box Selections
15 Nov – 31 Dec 2020, RM180 nett

For reservations and enquiries, contact +603 2264 2264 or email KULHI_CustomerServce@hilton.com. W eatdrinkhilton.com

Skillet@163

Savour a modern European 7- or 10-course Christmas meal at Skillet, highlighting ingredients such as black truffles, caviar, foie gras and wagyu. Alternatively, take home a whole Christmas turkey complemented with cranberry sauce (fermented since 2016 for an extra punch!), rosemary garlic potatoes, truffle butter and other condiments.

Christmas 2020
24 & 25 Dec 2020, RM230++ per person

Christmas 2020 Degustation 
24 & 25 Dec 2020, RM430++ per person

Christmas Turkey
RM430 nett for 5-6 pax

For reservations and enquiries, contact +603 2181 2426 or click here. W skilletkl.com

Beta KL

Fancy a modern Malaysian kind of Christmas? Have a “Beta” dinner celebration with a course menu reimagining local flavours such as Oyster with kedondong and white radish and Omi Wagyu A5, finished off with a traditional Christmas Yule Log cake. Complement your meal with the restaurant’s cocktail pairing menu featuring the festive Christmas Snow Sour for a bubbly affair!

Christmas Beta
RM198+ per person

Tour of Malaysia
RM350+ per person

Cocktail pairing menu
3 cocktails pairing – RM99
4 cocktails pairing – RM128

For reservations and enquiries, click here. W betakl.com

(Related: Who needs a road trip, when Beta brings you a tour of Malaysia)

Sofitel Kuala Lumpur

Sofitel Kuala Lumpur is spreading the “Joie de Vivre” with lavish Christmas feasts at its dining establishments – including fine French-Mediterranean course meals at Nizza and a Christmas Afternoon tea indulgence at Le Bar Cocktails & Stories. They are also offering a Turkey Takeaway for those opting to celebrate at home.

Nizza
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 5-course menu
6.00pm – 11.00pm, RM268 nett per person/ RM338 nett per person (inclusive of a glass of Mumm Champagne)

Le Bar Cocktails & Stories
Christmas Joy Afternoon Tea
2 Dec 2020 – 2 Jan 2021, 3pm – 6pm, RM128.00 nett for two persons

Turkey Takeaway
4 Dec – 26 Dec, RM389 nett per bird (for 4 pax with sides)

For reservations and enquiries, contact +603 2720 6688 or email HA123-FB2@sofitel.com. W sofitel.com

Nobu Kuala Lumpur

Couples can usher in the season with “A Wintry Affair For Two” at Nobu Kuala Lumpur, comprising a 5-course menu with optional add-ons. Highlights include Steamed Lemon Sole with Dry Miso and Yuzu Olive and Smoked Angus Beef Tenderloin with Jalapeno Miso. Don’t miss this chance to dine in at the restaurant before it shifts to a new location next year!

A Wintry Affair for Two
1 – 30 Dec (6.00pm – 10.30pm), RM488++ per couple (dine-in only)

For reservations and enquiries, contact +603-2144 2200. W noburestaurants.com

W Kuala Lumpur

If you’re a fan of Flock’s famed Sunday Retox Brunch, you’ll definitely enjoy their Xmas Editions featuring staple festive dishes including a Whole Roasted Turkey, Foie Gras Chawan Mushi, Red Wine Braised Wagyu Beef Cheek and the cheekily named Hangover Fruit Cake. For the sweet tooth, there’s the Hi-Tea at the snazzy Woo Bar to cheers to the year-end.

Flock
Christmas Set Menu
1 – 31 Dec 2020 (12.00pm – 10.30pm), RM188 nett

RETOX At Dusk: Xmas Eve Edition
24 Dec 2020 (6pm – 8pm; 8.30pm – 10.30pm)
RM288 nett for food & free flow non-alcoholic beverages
RM448 nett for food & free flow selected alcoholic beverages
RM728 nett for food & free flow selected alcoholic beverages inclusive of champagne

RETOX Brunch: Xmas Edition
25 Dec 2020 (12pm – 3pm)
RM328 nett for food & free flow non-alcoholic beverages
RM488 nett for food & free flow selected alcoholic beverages
RM728 nett for food & free flow selected alcoholic beverages inclusive of champagne

Woo Bar
Festivi-Tea Hi-Tea
1 Dec 2020 – 1 Jan 2021 (3pm – 5pm)
RM98 nett per person (inclusive of a festive mocktail)/RM128 nett per person (inclusive of one sparkling cocktail) for 24, 26, and 31 Dec 2020 and 1 January 2021

For reservations and enquiries, contact at +6012 347 9088 or email Bf.wkualalumpur@whotels.com. W marriott.com

Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

For those looking to dine with a view, look no further than Banyan Tree’s high-level dining establishments. Horizon Grill awaits with a 5-course menu, festive brunches and Saturday luncheons highlighting premium ingredients. At Altitude, a Holiday Afternoon Tea Set with an extensive selection of sweets, savouries and sandwiches can be enjoyed next to views of KL’s skyline. The party carries on at Vertigo, where exclusive Holiday Cocktails are sure to get you in the festive mood.

Horizon Grill
Christmas Eve Dinner (6pm – 11pm)
RM588 nett per person, RM475 nett per bottle of Veuve Clicquot
Christmas Day Extended Breakfast (7am – 3pm)
RM148 nett per person (Add on: RM75 nett for bottomless Soft Drinks, Juices or Artisanal Mocktails of the Day/RM190 nett for bottomless Champagne, Red Wine, White Wine or Artisanal Cocktails of the Day)
Saturday Luncheon
5, 12, 19 & 26 Dec 2020 (12pm – 3pm)
RM200 nett per person (Add on: RM75 nett for bottomless Soft Drinks, Juices or Artisanal Mocktails of the Day/RM190 nett for bottomless Champagne, Red Wine, White Wine or Artisanal Cocktails of the Day)

Altitude
The Holiday Afternoon Tea
16 Nov – 30 Dec 2020 (3pm – 5pm)
RM148 nett per person (inclusive of Premium Coffee and Tea Selections)/RM188 nett per person (inclusive of 1 glass of champagne)

Vertigo and Vertigo TOO
The Holiday Cocktails
1 – 30 Dec 2020 (5pm – 12am)

For reservations and enquiries, WhatsApp +6010 566 0968 or email fb-kl@banyantree.com W banyantree.com

Four Points by Sheraton KL, Chinatown

Spend Christmas at Chinatown or bring a Chinatown Christmas home to you — the choice is yours with Four Points by Sheraton KL’s holiday offerings. The former sees a festive buffet spread at Quan’s Kitchen, highlighting their signature Bak Kwa Crusted Mandarin Turkey, which you can also takeaway in a set along with all the finest trimmings. While at it, why not treat your loved ones to the Jaan Boozy Basket featuring Yuletide cocktails and Chocolate Concierge treats too?

Quan’s Kitchen
Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner (6.30pm – 10.00pm), RM158 nett
Christmas Day Buffet Brunch (11.30am – 3.00pm), RM128 nett
Roasted in Chinatown Turkey Takeaway, RM450 for 5kg

Jann Boozy Basket
RM288 per basket

For reservations and enquiries, WhatsApp 012-507-3327 or email dining@fourpoints.com. W marriott.com