JOYEUX ELEGANTE FESTIVE FEASTS AT LE MERIDIEN PUTRAJAYA

Embrace the magic of Le Méridien Putrajaya’s Joyeux Élégante highlights this festive season. An impressive celebration of flavours, textures, and holiday indulgence by the Hotel’s culinary team aims to entice diners to savour every moment.

The extravagant spread is curated for every food lover; from ardent seafood enthusiasts and meat lovers to local fare fans and dessert die-hards.

Seafood starters steal the spotlight from the get-go. Heed the siren’s song of show-stopping selection proffering fresh oysters, snow crab legs, prawns, crayfish, scallops and mussels heaped on glistening ice and begging to be enjoyed.

We unashamedly tout going for slipper lobsters, snow crab legs, and fresh oysters. Their clean, natural and pristine ocean-fresh flavours will reel you back repeatedly.

Over at the salad and appetiser section, sample rosettes of salmon gravlax accompanied by fresh micro greens and condiments. Enjoy the mildly briny salmon’s supple succulence before diving for richer offerings. In addition, a wide array of sashimi, Japanese maki rolls and nigiri sushi beckon invitingly in various guises and rainbow of colours.

 
No year-end celebration is complete without platters of prime roasts and carvery. Choice picks to wolf down include baked Wellington lamb encased in airy-light, golden puff pastry, tender and perfectly seasoned roast Angus prime rib, classic roast local turkey with spices and delicious baked almond pistachio crusted salmon.

Soul-satisfying baked oysters and scallops topped with splendidly creamy-rich crust prove their appetite-whetting worthiness whilst fork-tender and heartwarming beef cheek goulash promises untold hearty comfort in every bite. Our favourite stand-out is that delectably sweet-savoury duck breast with apple compote.

Rustic temptations of tomato and mushroom bruschetta, prawns and chicken terrine, slices of smoked duck and chicken as well as beef pastrami stand cheek-by-jowl alongside an international cheese board and a myriad of fresh greens, chick peas, legumes and salad condiments.

Diners can practically traverse the world on a plate with the assortment of tempura, nourishing clam and corn chowder, oven-fresh pizza, roast golden duck and Chinese-style kam heong prawns, lamb varuval and chicken shawarma among others laid out at different nooks and sections.

For the ultimate sweet finale, succumb to colourful and decadent treats of chocolate cherry yule log cake, spiced banana cake, gingerbread men cookies, fruity jellies, macarons, chocolate mousse, pralines, mince pies, ice cream and skewers of fresh fruits to be dipped into melted chocolate.

If you’re looking for a festive dining experience brimming with memorable warmth and abundant indulgence, Le Méridien Putrajaya’s Joyeux Elegante is a compelling choice from start to finish. Prices and timing as below:
 
La Fete Lunch
1 December to 31 December 2025 

Weekday 12pm to 2.30pm
RM148 nett per adult, RM74 nett per child
 
La Fete Brunch
1 December to 31 December 2025
Weekend & Public Holiday, 12pm to 3.30pm
RM158 nett per adult, RM79 nett per child
 
La Fete Dinner
1 December to 31 December 2025
Weekday, 6.30pm to 10.30pm
RM168 nett per adult, RM84 nett per child
Weekend & Public Holiday
RM188 nett per adult, RM94 nett per child
 
Christmas Eve Dinner
24 December 2025 6.30pm to 10.30pm
RM198 nett per adult, RM99 nett per child
 
Christmas Day Brunch
25 December, 12 noon to 3.30pm  
RM178 nett per adult, RM89 nett per child
 
La Fete Elegante at Latitude 02
1 December to 31 December, 2pm to 6pm
RM168 nett per set for 2 persons

For reservations and inquiries, contact Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Putrajaya, tel: 03-8689 6888 or email: dining.lmputrajaya@lemeridien.com.
 

THE SEASON TO SAVOUR HILTON KUALA LUMPUR

 

Sumptuous festive dining experiences beckon at Vasco’s, Chynna, Iketeru, Graze, and Oro, Hilton Kuala Lumpur throughout November and December.

Stepping up to the spotlight is Vasco’s Christmas Day Lunch, an abundant spread of international and local favourites crafted to bring families and friends together.

 
Executive Sous Chef Mohd Ridzwan Mohamed Rasit reveals this year the major highlights will include roasted whole venison (sourced from Sg Lembing) and honey glazed roasted jumbo chicken (weighing in at 2.8kg), smoked glaze BBQ short ribs and lamb legs among others.

He also recommends distinct dishes of beef rolled with chicken liver and strawberry sambal, lamb osso bucco with rosemary garlic sauce, grilled salmon wrapped in daun kaduk (wild pepper leaves), and royale Caesar salad with reef lobster meat to tempt the tastebuds.

A luxurious display of poached lobsters, snow crabs, oysters, snails, prawns and mussels will reel in seafood lovers. Cooked seafood options such as steamed crabs with garlic, smoked shrimp and mussel platter, seafood paella and grilled oyster pineapple salsa compete for attention and tummy space.

Oven-fresh pizza with a myriad of toppings are definite crowd-pleasers as are cook-to-order pasta, assorted sushi and sashimi alongside spice-fragrant Goan prawn and kadai subji curries.

 
No celebratory buffet is complete without sweet treats. Leading the charge is a chocolate station decked with Pahang-grown chocolate, passionfruit and raspberry studded chocolate, and handcrafted pralines.

 
Choice dessert we love include plum pudding, mince pies, Mont Blanc churros, matcha and mint chocolate pops, cherry mousse cake, raspberry cupcakes and chocolate royal cake.

 
Vasco’s – All-Day Dining

• Festive International Buffet Lunch (Weekdays, Nov–Dec 12pm-2.30pm) RM158 nett per adult, RM78 nett per child

• Festive International Seafood Lunch (Weekends, Nov–Dec 12pm – 3pm) RM188 nett per adult, RM88 nett per child

• Festive International Seafood Dinner (Weekdays, Nov–Dec 6.30pm – 10.30pm) RM198 nett per adult, RM98 nett per child

• Festive International Seafood Dinner (Weekends, Nov–Dec 6.30pm – 10.30pm) RM238 nett per adult, RM118 nett per child

• Christmas Eve Dinner (24 Dec 6.30pm – 10.30pm) RM318 nett per adult, RM148 nett per child

• Christmas Day Lunch (25 Dec 12.30pm – 3pm) RM298 nett per adult, RM138 nett per child

• Christmas Day Dinner (25 Dec 6.30pm – 10.30pm) RM288 nett per adult, RM138 nett per child

• New Year’s Day Lunch (1 Jan 12.30pm – 3pm) RM198 nett per adult, RM98 nett per child

• New Year’s Eve Dinner (31 Dec 6.30pm – 10.30pm) RM318 nett per adult, RM148 nett per child

Festive Goodies Takeaway (1 Nov–31 Dec)

• Jumbo Chicken with Honey Orange Glaze, Beef Op Rib, Salmon Wellington, Lamb Shoulder, Platinum & Gold Sweet Boxes 

Graze – Italian Dining

• Festive Degustazione Menu (1 Nov–31 Dec, Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm, Dinner 6.30pm – 10.30pm) From RM298 nett per person

• Highlights include Beef Short Rib Ravioli, Seabass Fillet or Angus Beef Tenderloin, Classic Tiramisu

Chynna – Modern Cantonese Cuisine

• Festive Set Menu (1–31 Dec, Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm | Dinner 6.30pm – 10.30pm) RM238 nett per person

• Highlights: Signature Shredded London Duck with Rainbow Salad, Lei Cha Monk Jump Over the Wall, Musang King Crème Brûlée

Iketeru – Japanese Dining

• Chef Taka’s Festive Omakase (1–31 Dec, Dinner 6.30pm – 10.30pm) RM650 nett per person

• Highlights: Monkfish Liver with Red Seabream, King Crab Chawanmushi, A5 Wagyu with Red Wine Miso Sauce

Oro Café & The Lounge

• Festive High Tea Set (1 Nov–31 Dec, 1pm – 5pm) RM288 nett for two

• Highlights: Marble Chicken with Pistachio Almond Dust, Beet Salmon Gravlax, Freshly Baked Scones, Christmas Pastries, Traditional Fruitcake

For reservations or info, contact Hilton Kuala Lumpur  https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rates/