Christmas is only two weeks away and if you’re scrambling to plan the festive gathering, we’re here to help ease it. Try these Christmas menus to skip the hassle of cooking at home this year. From extensive buffets available throughout December to exclusively curated selections on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, here’s a comprehensive guide to the best festive menus in Klang Valley.
Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
Admire the city skyline as you savour a 5-course Christmas dinner menu at Horizon Grill, curated by Chef de Cuisine Francesco Fedrighi. The menu entails the use of premium ingredients like oysters and scallops, alongside a succulent tenderloin dish. But if you’re spending Christmas at home during the night, opt for the holiday lunch at Horizon Grill, featuring a plethora of meats from the carving trolley. At Ebisu & Altitude, guests can indulge in a festive afternoon tea highlighting authentic sweet and savoury Japanese creations. There will also be a 7-course Christmas dinner featuring dishes from the land of the rising sun.
5-Course Christmas menu (24 & 25 Dec | 6pm-10pm): RM818 nett per person | Add on RM350 nett per person for free-flow champagne.
Holiday lunch (25 Dec | 12pm-3pm): RM325 nett per adult, RM150 nett per child/senior citizen | Add on RM250 nett per person for free-flow champagne, RM75 nett per person for free-flow non-alcoholic Beverage.
Festive Afternoon Tea (throughout Dec): RM188 nett per person (Dine in, 3pm-5pm) | RM188 nett per two persons (Delivery, 12pm-5pm).
7-Course Christmas dinner (24 & 25 Dec | 5.30pm-10pm): RM633 nett per person.
Book here.
Botanica+Co
For the entire month of December, Botanica+Co’s ala carte menu will be decked in festive offerings. Delight in starters like Roasted Chestnut Soup (RM28) to the main Botanica Christmas Roast Platter (RM498) and desserts such as Christmas Bread Pudding (RM25) and Gingerbread Alaska (RM32) this season. The restaurant is also serving up a special Jolly Christmas Barbecue dinner and brunch at the Bamboo Hills branch with free-flow food and drinks for a set price.
Jolly Christmas Barbecue Dinner (24 Dec, 6pm onwards): RM298 nett per adult (Early bird price of RM278 / book before 15 Dec), RM149 nett per child, RM278 per adult for groups of 4 and above | Add on RM148 per person for free-flow beer, wine and sparkling wine.
Jolly Christmas Barbecue Brunch (25 Dec, 11am-4pm): RM298 nett per adult (Early bird price of RM278 / book before 15 Dec), RM149 nett per child, RM278 per adult for groups of 4 and above | Add on RM148 per person for free-flow beer, wine and sparkling wine.
Call +6017 – 659 1838 to book.
Grand Millennium KL
Spend your Christmas Eve or Christmas Day at the modern lifestyle restaurant, The Mill, as they serve up a buffet of local and international delights. A seafood bar on ice will offer fresh slipper lobster, prawns and oysters, while a carving station will be serving classic roasted turkey, herb-crusted rib eye and honey-glazed chicken galantine. There are also Asian selections from the local Malaysian cuisine alongside Japanese and Thai options.
Christmas Eve Dinner (24 Dec) & Christmas Day (25 Dec) Brunch Buffet: RM188++ per adult, RM88++ per child | RM25++ per glass or RM99++ per bottle of Red Pinot Noir or Sauvignon Blanc from Malborough, New Zealand | 50% deposit required to confirm booking.
Call +6012 – 206 1863 to book.
W Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Take your pick from three holiday selections at W Hotel this Christmas. Treat yourself to a 4-course meal at Flock from now till 23 December, where you can indulge in confit duck legs, pan roasted salmon with scallops, Mont blanc chestnut parfait and more. Flock will also be hosting a special buffet-style Holly Jolly Dinner on Christmas Eve, with charcuterie and a sashimi station. But if you find yourself craving a treat on Christmas Day, then head over for buffet brunch where you can try seafood BBq, roast turkey and yakitori grill.
4-Course Set Menu (1-23 Dec | 6.30pm-10pm): RM188 nett per person OR RM316 nett per person with wine pairing.
Holly Jolly Dinner Buffet (24 Dec | 6.30pm-10pm): RM438 nett per person with free-flow selected non-alcoholic beverages, RM598 nett per person free-flow selected alcoholic beverages.
Christmas Brunch Buffet (25 Dec | 12.30pm-3pm): RM488 nett per person with free-flow selected non-alcoholic beverages, RM678 nett per person free-flow selected alcoholic beverages.
Call or WhatsApp +6012 – 357 4788 to book.
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
Get in the Christmas spirit early with a special festive menu offered at Mandarin Grill. Choose from a 3-course lunch menu or a 4-course dinner menu in collaboration with Chopard that is available now till 23 December. Should you prefer another option, there’s a Christmas Eve buffet dinner at Mosaic, or a BBQ buffet dinner at Aqua. On Christmas Day, Mandarin Oriental is serving The Grand Christmas Day Brunch in both Mosaic and Mandarin Grill, alongside Lounge on the Park too.
3-Course Lunch Menu (now-23 Dec): RM188++ per person.
4-Course Dinner Menu (now-23 Dec): RM668++ per person.
Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner at Mosaic (24 Dec | 6.30pm-10.30pm): RM388++ per person.
BBQ Buffet Dinner at Aqua (24 Dec | 6.30pm-10.30pm): RM298++ per person
The Grand Christmas Day Brunch (25 Dec | 1pm-6pm): RM488++ per person
Call +603 – 2380 8888 to book.
The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Chef Wai is presenting a 4-course dinner menu at The Library where a Royal Salute 21-year-old flight pairing can be enjoyed for an additional cost. The Cobalt Room is also offering a special Christmas brunch inclusive of turkey and other traditional Christmas delights.
4-Course Dinner Menu (24 & 25 Dec | 6.30pm-10pm): RM450++ per person | RM600++ per person with Royal Salute whisky pairing.
Christmas Brunch (25 Dec | 12.30pm-3.30pm): RM210++ per adult, RM110++ per child.
Call +603 – 2142 8000 to book.
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at Colonial Cafe as they serve signature festive dishes in a buffet style for dinner and lunch respectively. Expect succulent roast turkey and sweet yule log cake among many other offers. A special limited-edition ‘Scents of Occasion’ Afternoon Tea inspired by The House of Creed is available throughout the month, featuring festive savoury and sweet bites. Contago will also be serving Christmas buffet specials for lunch and dinner so prepare to eat this holiday.
Colonial Cafe Christmas Eve Dinner (24 Dec | 6pm-10pm): RM280++ per person.
Colonial Cafe Christmas Day Lunch (25 Dec | 12pm-2.30pm): RM200++ per person.
‘Scents of Occasion’ Afternoon Tea (3 Dec – 2 Jan 2023 | 3pm-6pm): RM88++ at The Tea Lounge, RM108++ at The Drawing Room & RM138++ at The Orchid Conservatory.
Contago Christmas Buffet Lunch (25 Dec | 12pm-3pm): RM150++ per person.
Contago Christmas Buffet Dinner (25 Dec | 6pm-10pm): RM200++ per person.
Call or WhatsApp +6014 – 647 1060 to book.
Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Head over to Gobo Chit Chat for a surf and turf buffet dinner throughout the holiday season. Featuring an Oyster Bar, Seafood On Ice counter and festive meats like Beef Wellington and Roasted Lamb with Ratatouille, there will also be a Yule Log cake to end your meal. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, indulge in a hearty buffet dinner that highlights holiday classics like Roasted Duck Al-Orange with Celery Apple Stuffing, Christmas Pudding and more.
Festive Surf & Turf Buffet Dinner (2-23 Dec | 6.30pm-10pm): RM168 per adult | RM84 per child.
Traders Christmas Buffet Dinner (24 & 25 Dec | 6.30pm-10pm): RM208 per adult | RM104 per child | RM318 per adult inclusive of free-flow house wine, rose and prosecco.
St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
Savour a festive 3-course lunch menu at The Brasserie, with an amuse bouche of foie gras and winter truffle tartlet alongside choices of turkey or bass and mulled plum pate de fruit. On Christmas Eve and Day, treat yourself to a buffet dinner and brunch respectively, with a slight add-on for free-flow alcoholic beverages. But if you’re not looking to stuff yourself, go light with the festive afternoon tea with scones and free-flow savoury canapes.
3-Course Lunch (5-31 Dec | 12pm-3pm): RM248 nett per person.
Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner (24 Dec | 7.30pm-11pm): RM488 nett per person | RM698 nett per person with free-flow sparkling wine, red and white white, and selected cocktails.
Christmas Day & Boxing Day Brunch (25 Dec | 12pm-3pm): RM488 nett per person | RM698 nett per person with free-flow sparkling wine, red and white white, and selected cocktails.
Featured image by W Hotel Kuala Lumpur.