STRIDES OF ABUNDANCE AT HILTON KUALA LUMPUR

Thoughtfully curated set menus at Chynna, Hilton Kuala Lumpur are galloping out of the gate for the upcoming Year of the Horse, setting a frisky pace for the auspicious celebrations ahead.

Ensuring the Chinese New Year gets off to a spirited gallop, Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s Executive Chinese Chef Lam Hock Hin trots out a line-up of festive specialities skilfully blending time-honoured Chinese flavours with subtle Western flourishes.

 
Front and centre is a show-stealing, noble horse-shaped Prosperity Yee Sang, created to rein in abundance and good fortune. Intricately assembled with freshly shredded vegetables, pickles, seeds and nuts, it is crowned with standout options such as Grilled Salmon Sauce (RM168 half portion, RM318 whole). The inventive inclusion of grilled salmon, salmon oil, and white and purple cabbage gives this auspicious toss finesse and flair; proof Chef Lam is no one-trick pony.

 
Bringing more horsepower to the experience is a stable of winsome choices, ranging from Salted Egg Fish Skin with Soft Shell Crab (RM178 half, RM328 whole), Abalone (RM308) or Tasmanian Ocean Trout (RM158 half, RM308 whole) to the more unique Spicy Sea Bird’s Nest with Crispy Rice and Aged Vinegar Dressing (RM158 half, RM308 whole).

 
We sampled the Fortune Set (RM1,888 nett per table of five) which opened at a confident canter with Traditional Tasmanian Ocean Trout Yee Sang. A vibrant, refreshing curtain-raiser to stir up promising prospects ahead.

 
Breaking from the usual Chinese banquet soup repertoire, Chef Lam enticed us with Western-inspired Cauliflower Soup with Seafood, Crushed Peppers and Vegetarian Fins. Its creamy, delicate nuances heralded a welcome change of pace.

 
The Shunde-Style Steamed Tiger Grouper was an undisputed show-stopper. Smooth, naturally sweet and cooked to on-point doneness, the fish was matched sublimely with tau foo yue (Redbelly Yellowtail Fusilier) puffs. Those spongy-soft morsels were excellent at soaking up every last drop of the fish jus.

Adding crunch and contrast, the Fragrantly Spiced Crispy Chicken with Golden Crunchy Rice Crumbs boasted extra furlong with its clever use of puffed rice, giving the spice-rubbed chicken extra textural interest.

The Mixed Salad with Coconut Dressing, Salted Egg Fish Skin and Crispy Soft Shell Prawns also held its ground. Hats off to the chef for emphasising more fresh greens as vegetables often play second fiddle in Chinese New Year menus.

Keeping health and balance firmly in the saddle is Braised Wild Abalone Cubes, Fish Maw, Monkey Head Mushroom and Garden Greens. A subtly refined and notably lighter on the palate dish.

 
By this point, the meal had gathered enough momentum that the Yam Rice with Salted Egg, Dried Shrimp and Mushrooms found itself competing for tummy space, Still, it’s a testament to the generous and satisfying progression of dishes.

No festive feast is complete without a sweet finish. Bowls of Sea Coconut, Malva Nut and Longan Sweet Soup, paired with Traditional Nian Gao stuffed with Yam Custard and coated in Ground Nuts and Sesame Seeds, brought the celebration home, leaving diners highly satisfied at the finish line.

 
Other set menus at Chynna include the Prosperity Set (RM1,588 nett per table of five), Wealth Set (RM2,588 nett per table of five), and the Grand Fortune Set (RM799 nett per person, minimum three persons per table).

 
Adding to the festive atmosphere are a series of cultural highlights worth trotting out for: God of Prosperity appearances (3–18 February), a live Guzheng performance (16 February), Chinese calligraphy sessions (18 February), Tea Master welcome pouring demonstrations (16–18 February), as well as acrobatics and traditional lion dance performances.

Auspicious rewards await guests between 15 January and 3 March 2026. For every RM200 spent in a single receipt, get a chance to draw a red envelope. Each is filled with exclusive prizes, from RM100 dining vouchers and complimentary Yee Sang to staycation packages at Hilton Kuala Lumpur and a 3D2N getaway at KROMO Bangkok, Curio Collection by Hilton.

 
For reservations or inquiries, contact Hilton Kuala Lumpur, tel:03-2264 2264, email: HiltonKualaLumpur_FB@hilton.com, or book via SevenRooms.