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.
 

ATLANTIS DIVES INTO FEASTS FOR GENERATIONS

Designed to serve a familial clan of up to 20 persons, the Generation of Jubilation set menu (RM4,388++) by Atlantis Seafood Restaurant & Bar is more than a lavish banquet — it’s a celebration of legacy, family bonds and specialities that balances between tradition and indulgence.

 

The opening salvo of Forever Grateful Platter featuring a quartet of starters: Deep Fried Lychee Shrimp Balls, Salt & Pepper Abalone, Crispy Scallops with Wasabi and Mayonnaise, and Braised Fish Roe Prosperity Bag, is richly infused with symbolism.  

Coated in puffed rice crisps, the lychee-shaped shrimp balls deliver a satisfying crunch with subtle sweetness, playing on contrasts of texture and flavour. Ebikko and wasabi mayo lend the Crispy Scallop a lightly creamy touch with the fresh punchy spiciness of wasabi.

Translucent, eggy sauce enhances the Braised Fish Roe Prosperity Bag – a beancurd skin pouch stuffed with fish roe-accented fish paste shines the light on subtler tastes and delicate textures. Sheathed in deep-fried batter, the Salt and Pepper Abalone teases the tastebuds with its toothsome texture and mildly briny nuance.

A soulful clear broth packed with meaty chicken, chicken feet, cep mushroom and the ethically controversial shark’s fin in the Double Boiled Chicken Soup with Shark’s Fin underscores the menu’s adherence to classic banquet fare. A dish to evoke nostalgia and the weight of old-school tradition.

Choi poh or preserved radish adds comfortingly earthy depth to Steamed Soon Hock with Preserved Radish. 

Steamed to just right doneness, the dish is a masterclass in Cantonese technique. Dried shrimp and chopped bird’s eye chillies dial up the flavour dimension further.

Rich and decadent, the Baked Canadian Oyster with Black Truffle and Cheese should appeal to the young and young-at-heart.

The Double-Delight Crispy Chicken lives up to its name with chicken prepared two ways: deep-fried bite-size chicken coated with mayo, and well-rendered chicken skin stuffed with prawn-fish paste and almond flakes.

 

Whilst the former is underwhelming for me, the latter – a mainstay from yesteryear banquet – wins the day. Special mention must be made of the accompanying pickled cherry; the tangy-salty-sweetness is marvellous for alleviating any cloying richness.

More Cantonese influences appear in the Stir-Fried Australian Scallops with Truffle and Mixed Vegetables, highlighting a refreshing balance of clear, distinct accents to the overall meal.

 

For a hearty finale, the Longevity Egg Noodles with Three Shredded Meats offer is a perennial trans-generational favourite. Loaded with beansprouts, shredded chicken and mushroom, the saucy noodles will leave everyone replete.

 

Dessert to sweeten the occasion consists of cool, gelatinous, and subtly sweet Double-Boiled Hasma with Peach Gum and Red Dates, paired with fluffy soft Longevity Peach Buns—a nod to good health and long life. Perfect for rounding off the meal with such splendid treats.

Overall, the Generation of Jubilation is a well-crafted menu that is cohesive and celebratory—perfect for marking milestones with loved ones.

Guests who pre-book the two set menus: Generation of Jubilation (RM4,388++ for 20 persons) and Generation of Joy (RM1,788++ for 10 persons; RM1,248++ for 6 persons) will receive a complimentary family portrait to commemorate the occasion.

Exclusive for Jom Makan Life readers: Quote MD02 to enjoy 5% off the Parents' Day menus with your reservations at Atlantis.

For reservations at Atlantis Seafood Restaurant & Bar, please contact: 011-2888 1544. Address: Ground Floor, Life Centre, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.