‘TIS THE SEASON OF FEASTS AT EQ

 

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in true gourmet style as EQ Kuala Lumpur rolls out a dazzling line-up of festive dining, gifting, and celebration experiences.

 
The festivities begin with a Thanksgiving BBQ Brunch (RM168 per adult) at Étoile on 30 November 2025. Hearty roasts and other tempting goodies set the tone for a deliciously indulgent session.

Christmas spirit comes alive with a splendid Christmas Eve BBQ Dinner (RM168 per adult) whilst Festive Meat and Seafood Platters (from RM138 upwards) take the limelight on Christmas Day. Sizzling grilled delights and ocean-fresh bounty prepared for convivial feasting with family and friends.

Over at Nipah, the holiday spread highlights a daily Festive Buffet Lunch (RM168 per adult, RM84 per child aged 6–12) and Weekend Buffet Dinner (RM188 per adult, RM94 per child) throughout December. Perennial specialities such as Roast Wagyu Bone Beef Shank, Roast Tom Turkey, Whole Poached Salmon, Lobster Pasta, Cold Cuts and Terrines among others evoke the joy of year-end holidays and cordial reunions.

 
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, lavish buffets brimming with roasts, local favourites, and international specialties beckon. Priced at RM288 per adult, RM144 per child for the Christmas Eve Dinner, and RM228 per adult, RM114 per child for the Christmas Day Lunch.

Festive themed sweets and savouries decking Bottega Lounge’s Dolce Vita Afternoon Tea (from RM99 per person) are made merrier with an optional add-on of two glasses of Bottega Prosecco or cocktails (RM108 per set).

 
Japanese fine dining enthusiasts can look forward to relishing Kampachi’s sumptuous Five-Course Christmas Eve Omakase Dinner (RM588 per person) featuring premium seasonal ingredients. More extravagance can be savoured at the Christmas Day Brunch Buffet (RM288 per adult, RM98 per child). Notable morsels may include Datemaki Sweet Roll Omelette, Kazunoko Herring Roe, Nissin Kumbumaki (Dried Herring Rolled in Kelp), and Hokkaido Scallop Wasabi Sauce and Ikura. 

 
Ascend to culinary heights at Sabayon, where the Christmas Eve Five-Course Dinner promises a truly refined experience. Choose from window seats (RM888 per person), main dining hall (RM788 per person) or private dining (RM688 per person), and elevate the evening with champagne from the bubbly trolley (from RM888 per bottle).

 
The magic continues with Chalet Christmas Day Lunch (RM308 per adult, RM154 per child) and a Christmas Day Five-Course Dinner (RM688 per person for window seats, RM588 for regular seats). 

 
For at-home celebrations, EQ’s gourmet holiday roasts are the ultimate showstoppers. Hosts with the most can select from grand centerpieces of Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing (RM128/kg) and Christmas Goose (RM158/kg) to Beef Wellington (RM568/kg), Bone-in Australian Wagyu (RM188/kg), Baked Lamb Leg (RM118/kg) and Lobster Mayonnaise (RM438 for 700g) for their office or home parties.

 
In addition, a sparkling collection of beautifully wrapped hampers, artisanal biscuits, and luscious cakes from the Lobby Christmas Shop will dial up the holiday cheer.

 
For order & enquiries, WhatsApp: 012-583 5319 or email: dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com | Download the Holiday Spirit catalogue from the EQ Hotel website for full festive menus and details.
 

AUSSIE MEAT ACADEMY ULTIMATE BUTCHERS' CHALLENGE

 

EZ Meat (Taiwan) emerged as the Grand Champion Butcher, walking away with cash prize of RM2,000, a trophy and award certificate. The team also won Most Innovative Meat Display & Presentation at the Aussie Meat Academy Ultimate Butchers Challenge held recently.

Aimed at advancing the butchery profession by enhancing participants' expertise in meat knowledge, cutting techniques, and essential cooking skills, the Aussie Meat Academy 'Ultimate Butchers Challenge’ is geared towards uplifting professional butchery standards and to reinvigorate and grow the profession in Malaysia.

Supported by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Investment New South Wales, the competition also sets a new platform to promote the butchery profession and professionalism in support of the foodservice and retail industry.

 
Professional butchery is more than cutting meat; it also showcases the butcher’s skill in deboning, portioning, displaying creative and practical applications, reducing wastage and increasing yields.

A strong butcher’s resume includes cutting and de-boning meat, preparing displays, weighing and labelling products, reducing waste, and increasing yields. In addition, a competent butcher should be familiar with all beef and lamb cuts for various cooking methods and share this knowledge with customers. Precision cutting skill also helps maximise yield, minimise waste, and improve eating quality for shoppers.

Hosted at UCSI University, a total of 16 teams from Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Indonesia competed in the event. Participating butchers are from the 40 years old and below age group with at least a year’s professional experience. 

Each two member team comprised of at least one professional butcher. Teams had to work on one chilled Australian beef and one Australian lamb for judging and tasting.

 

 
Khairul Anuar Muhamad who’s a Lambassador and Senior Lecturer II at Taylor’s Culinary Institute, Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management was the Head Judge for the Ultimate Butchers Challenge 2025.

 
Other judges included Adrian Chong, Aussie Beef Mate and Executive Chef of Hyatt Regency Kinabalu; Ridzwan Rasit, Lambassador and Executive Sous Chef, Hilton Kuala Lumpur; Eric Siew, Lambassador and Owner/Executive Chef of ABANICO Your Deli Restaurant; and Richard Tay, Aussie Beef Mate and Head Chef at CALIA, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

First runner-up of the Ultimate Butchers Challenge was Central Food Wholesale Ltd (Thailand). The team received RM1,000 along with a trophy and award certificates while second runner-up, Butcher Box Pte Ltd (Singapore), bagged RM800, a trophy and award certificates.

There were also RM200 cash prizes each for Best Meat Display Ideas, Best Value Added Meat Ideas, Best Ultimate Tasting Dish and Best Presented Dish. 

CHALET RETURNS WITH GOURMET SWISS-EUROPEAN CLASSICS

 

The unmistakable scent of Raclette Valaisanne — molten Swiss cheese paired with tender new potatoes, tangy cornichons and pickled pearl onions — heralds the triumphant return of Chalet to Sabayon, EQ Kuala Lumpur, from 14–30 August.

 
Dining is as much theatre as it is indulgence with Chalet’s signature show-stealers of Fondue au Fromage — a molten pot of velvety cheese and the majestic Canard à la Presse where a whole roast duck is dramatically pressed tableside in a gleaming silver duck press, making for an unforgettable performance of sorts.

 
Our preview begins with the alluring Raclette fresh from the grill, followed by sumptuous Beef and Cheese Fondues, the latter crowned with shaved truffle.

Pan-seared to perfection and paired with apple, port wine, brioche and endive, we take to the curtain-raising Foie Gras like proverbial ducks to water.

 
A luxurious hug in edible form best describes the silky Crème de Champignons Sauvages, wild mushroom soup served in a crusty bread boule.

 
Quality produce meets culinary technical expertise shine the spotlight on the timeless flavours of stellar mains such as Saumon Atlantique, pan-fried salmon with potato fondant, vegetables and a chive-kissed lemon butter sauce, and Carré d’Agneau Provençale, an unbelievably tender 30-day grain-fed Tasmanian lamb rack in herb crust with Provençale jus, asparagus and carrots.

 
Dessert is a grand finale in itself. The Notre Chariot à Dessert rolls in, an old-world trolley laden with sweet temptations: Saint Honoré avec Choux (shortcrust pastry piped with whipped cream crowned with caramelised choux puffs), Fruit Tarts, Almond Galette (flaky, buttery pastry filled with almond paste), and Apple Tart — each vying for attention.

Also, the pièce de résistance: Chalet’s flamboyant spectacle of Crêpes Suzette, flambé Cherries Jubilee, and the spirited Sabayon is memorable to behold, injecting a dash of delightful drama to the Chalet pop up experience.

 
For reservations, please contact EQ Kuala Lumpur, tel: 03 2789 7839, WhatsApp +60 12 583 5319 or email: dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com