Gong Hei Fatt Choi!
Long Ma Jing Shen!
Nien Nien You Yu!
Shouting amidst all the other hoo-haa with bits of jellyfish and carrot slices flying about, we’re sure you’ve had your fair share of yee sang tossing moments with the family.
Be it modest takeaway yee sang or a grand affair at one of KL’s upscale hotel, you can leave it to us when it comes to excellent recommendations to suit just about any budget.
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1. Dynasty Restaurant @ Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Kickstarting our yee sang list is a gob-smacking, impressive array of SIX different types of the chinese delicacy! A constant menu staple come the festive season, choose between a mouthwatering choice of Salmon, Fruity Fiesta, Jellyfish, Lobster, Five Treasures or Mini Abalone to suit your palate.
From RM108nett onwards
2. Manmaru Robotayaki & Bar
Japanese foodies, you’ll surely love this. For a limited time only, Manmaru is offering their unique take on the traditional specialty with a refreshing Japanese twist – fresh salmon! The perfect blend of Japanese and Chinese flavours, the spotlight falls onto the delectable sashimi slices that perfectly accompany the custom-made sweet and sour plum sauce.
A match made in heaven indeed!
From RM48+ onwards
3. Sek Yuen Restaurant
Still retaining its antique charm after 60 odd years, all it takes is a step into Sek Yuen’s washed out interior to bring you back to its 80’s hey-days. Greeting visitors with a retro neon-lighted signage on the outside, this traditional yee sang perfectly encapsulates its old-fashioned spirit through the classic choice of ingredients topped off with raw fish slices marinated in fragrant five-spice powder.
From RM30+ onwards
4. The Fish Bowl
If you’re seeking for something out of the norm this CNY, opt for The Fish Bowl’s version of this classic dish. Toss to longevity and an abundance of wealth with the accompanying salmon poke, fresh ingredients and unique sauce – specially curated to suit Malaysian’s tastebuds with a hearty modern twist.
Better yet if you’re preparing for a home-cooked reunion dinner, the takeaway option is also available in an adorable, larger-than-life gold nugget box! Talk about literally bringing home the money…
From RM68+ onwards
5. Chyna Restaurant @ Hilton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Perfect for fellow weight-watchers, Chyna has truly outdone themselves this year by coming up with a one-of-a-kind ‘Year of Rooster Yee Sang’ that infuses a local twist through the selection of fruits. Similar to indulging in a fruit salad, this is one CNY dish you’ll never get sick of thanks to the tangy yet sweet flavour of the ingredients that simply entices the tastebuds.
Finished with sesame seed chicken as the main garnishing, experience a culinary treat like no other with this modern-infused dish.
From RM138 nett onwards