Celebrating the Year of the Rat’s spirit of progression and new beginnings, Kuala Lumpur’s newest 5-star hotel invites guests to enjoy sumptuous festive gastronomy experiences throughout January and February with vibrant decorations and roars of laughter.

Chinese New Year Pop-Up
Chinese New Year is the most anticipated festival of the Chinese calendar – a time for reconnecting with friends and family, and sharing precious time together over auspicious dishes. Having had more than 25 years of success running Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur’s signature Chinese restaurant, the Golden Phoenix (金凤楼), EQ will be setting up their banquet halls as a Chinese restaurant and featuring more than 20 new dishes from 13 January– 20 February 2020 for tables of 10 for lunch and dinner.
Of the 4 carefully prepared sets to choose from, Executive Sous Chef Tan Tzaan Liing’s exclusive Golden Phoenix-inspired menu is the highlight of the highly anticipated pop-up. Chef Tan comes from a long line of chefs and has more than 35 years of experience around Asia. Honouring tradition, Chef Tan will be paying homage to the Golden Phoenix’s popular dishes while embracing modern taste buds with his recreations. This menu features dishes such as the Golden Phoenix Classic Tasmanian Salmon and Tropical Caviar Yee Sang, Wok-Fried Boston Lobster with Kaffir Lime Leaf Mayo and Golden Garlic as well as the classic favourite from the 1970’s, Loh Mai Chi with Fried Nian Gao. Golden Phoenix-Inspired Menu – RM5,838+ per table of 10 persons
Prosperity Rat Menu – RM2,788+ per table of 10 persons
Longevity Rat Menu – RM2,588+ per table of 10 persons
Celestial Rat Menu – RM2,388+ per table of 10 persons
*Reservations are required
Prosperity Lunch and Dinner Buffet at Nipah
Traditional Chinese cuisine is an essential element of any Chinese New Year gathering and EQ has curated an extensive range of buffet spreads packed with home-style flavours to make you feel right at home from 10 January – 8 February 2020 for lunch and dinner.
The family-friendly dining highlights include classic Chinese dishes such as Braised Dried Seafood with Enoki Mushroom in Crabmeat Broth, Fish Maw with Mushrooms, Sea Moss and Vegetables, Double-Boiled Chicken Soup, Wok-Fried Clams with Garlic and Dried Shrimp with delectable pastry
selections of Mandarin Orange Mousse, Pineapple Tarts, Firecracker Sweet Rolls and Assorted Chinese Cookies that will also be available for retail.
Auspicious Yee Sang will be available as a separate order with small and large platter sizes available that can serve up to 5 or 10 guests. The Vegetarian option starts at RM98 while the Salmon & Jellyfish Yee Sang starts at RM118 for a small platter. Fortune cookies will be provided on a
complimentary basis.
Lunch is priced at RM88 per adult and RM108 for dinner while Sunday Brunch is RM108 on Sundays and on public holidays with an added barbeque buffet selection in the outdoor grill patio. Children ages 6 to 12 dine at 50% and reservations are required.
Drinks of Fortune
At the Mediterranean-inspired Bottega Lounge, exciting cocktails with dynamic flavours inspired by the Year of the Rat will be served from 13 January – 29 February 2020. The Blood Orange Prosecco, Jade Martini, Mela Sour Margarita and Grapefruit Fizz range from RM24 to RM52 nett. Fortune cookies will be provided on a complimentary basis.
At Blue, the highest bespoke speakeasy bar and lounge in Kuala Lumpur, selected drinks will be available starting at RM20 nett for the Lunar Sunset Hours promotion during 13 – 31 January from 17:00 – 19:00. Choose from draught beer, house pourings, and wines by the glass while taking in the
unparalleled sunset views.
For more information and dining reservations at EQ, please contact Dining Reservations at (+60) 3 2789 7839 or email [email protected].
Chinese New Year Lion Dance Performances
To follow in the footsteps of Hotel Equatorial’s held traditions, there will be Lion Dance performances on the second day of Chinese New Year which falls on the 26th of January and on Chap Goh Mei, the 8th of February. The double lions will be blessing the lobby, restaurants and internal departments. The schedule is as follows:
Chung Hwa Wushu & Lion Dance Malaysia
26 January 2020 (Monday) – 12:00 PM at EQ Lobby
8 February 2020 (Saturday) – 6:30 PM at EQ Lobby
Nipah
Opening Hours: Daily from 6:00 – 23:00
Reservations: Walk-ins are welcome, reservations recommended
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: www.eqkualalumpur.com
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Bottega Lounge
Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays from 11:00 – 23:00, Fridays and
Saturdays 11:00 – 12:00
Reservations: Walk-ins are welcome
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: www.eqkualalumpur.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/eqkualalumpur
Instagram: www.instagram.com/eqkualalumpur
Blue
Opening Hours: Daily from 17:00 – 1:00
Reservations: Walk-ins are welcome, reservations recommended
Dress code: Upscale casual – no slippers, sandals or shorts
Age restriction: 21 and above only
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: www.eqkualalumpur.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/eqkualalumpur
Instagram: www.instagram.com/eqkualalumpur
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