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We blinked and it is already the end of 2022! Take your pick from the likes of exquisite Chinese feasts, Italian fare, disco evenings with free-flowing wines complete with sweet dishes to usher in 2023. Book your spot, don your fancy clothes and brace yourself for the party of the year.
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The Astor Ballroom will be transformed to suit the theme of “Havana Nights” on December 31, 2022. So, dress the part and rumba the night away on the dance floor. But first, treat yourself to ice-cold mojitos and the curated South American and International dishes from over 10 of their buffet and live cooking stations. The countdown at Astor Bar continues as the soulful R&B Jazz singer, Dani Komari, takes the stage to bring the songs of yesteryear’s music to life with a modern twist. For an unforgettable New Year’s Eve, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur is truly the place to be.
The Astor Ballroom @ The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur, No 6, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2727 1111, www.st-regis.marriott.com
Make your last dining experience of 2022 memorable with an exquisite meal at YEN. This accomplished Cantonese restaurant dishes up a harmonious dining experience that is both sociable and sophisticated. Work up that appetite with our specially curated NYE set menu (two options) from RM$228 net person. The fun in Kuala Lumpur doesn’t stop there! Allow the expert hands at YEN to shake up tea-infused mocktails and cocktails to kick your meal up another notch.
YEN @ W Kuala Lumpur, No. 121, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +6012 3479 088, www.marriottbonvoyasia.com
Typically a party hotspot come New Year’s Eve, Marini’s on 57's location on the 57th floor of the Petronas 3 Tower grants you a panoramic view of the city landscape as well as a great view of the fireworks display when the clock strikes 12 midnight. This year, the restaurant is offering an eight-course dinner selection for New Years Eve. Indulge in fresh oysters, foie gras, truffles and more and then satisfy your sweet cravings with their delectable Truffle Tiramisu dessert.
Marini’s on 57, Petronas, Level 57, Menara 3, Persiaran KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2386 6030, www.marinisgroup.com
What better place to be than in the heart of Kuala Lumpur as we countdown to 2023. Indulge in a marvelous NYE dinner feast at Thyme, and then countdown at the NYE Collection Party located in the Botanist Lounge. Enjoy live performances, fireworks displays and a very decadent dinner buffet menu with free-flowing house wines!
Thyme @ PARKROYAL Collection Kuala Lumpur, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2782 8388, www.panpacific.com
While located on level 58, few restaurants offer a better view to go with a gastronomic 6-course dinner than Horizon Grill to see out 2022. The menu showcases the black truffle toast, Alaskan king crab, tuna toro, the Santa Maria grilled Kyushu tenderloin and pan roasted turbot. Then, head to Vertigo to spend an electrifying night at the highest rooftop bar in town, a glamorous party with fireworks display right in front of your eyes, as the stroke of midnight leaps into the new year.
Horizon Grill @ Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, 2, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2113 1888, www.banyantree.com
If you are up for a luxurious treat, a grand new year’s feast at the Mosaic awaits you. For those who yearn for a peaceful night out, the Mandarin Grill offers an exquisite six-course dinner menu with wine pairing. And when the clock strikes midnight, grab your dancing shoes and get ready for a glitz-filled countdown at the Glitz & Glam New Year’s Disco Party.
Mosaic @ Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2380 8888, www.mandarinoriental.com
Trust the team at RuMa Hotel and Residences to sort you out with the most romantic New Years Eve experience. Priced at RM$650 per person, indulge in a gastronomic feast with a menu that consists of delicious ATAS signature bites (dry-aged turkey, truffle mille-feuille and thyme & lemon waffle), Boston lobster bisque, barramundi with blue belly shrimp, Portugal goose rice and more.
Atas @ The RuMa Hotel and Residences, 7, Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2778-0735, www.theruma.com
Ring in the New Year with an exclusive full-course dinner and a poolside countdown party at Tosca, DoubleTree Hilton Kuala Lumpur! Bring your loved ones over to celebrate the year end with a 5-course dinner feast, priced at RM$258 per pax featuring delicious Italian mains such as Pan-seared Cod Fish, 28-day Poussin Truffle Roll with Trio Mushroom Ragout or a succulent beef Tenderloin. If you’re up for some fun, join Tosca’s NYE Poolside Countdown Party and live la dolce vita!
Tosca @ Doubletree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Level 10, The Intermark, 348, Jln Tun Razak, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2172 7272, www.eatdrinkhilton.com
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur is all set to ring in the New Year with an exciting line-up of exclusive offers. Whether it is an an intimate dinner for two, a family celebration or get-together, trust the team to have something to suit the joyous occasion. Feast in style at Lemon Garden with a grand and sumptuous buffet, serving gastronomic delights of Asian and Western cuisine alongside speciality dishes prepared for New Year’s Eve with dinner priced at RM$298 per adult and RM$149 per child.
Lemon Garden @ Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur 1, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2074 3900, www.shangri-la.com
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