The festive season is upon us, and you know what that means… Christmas buffets and specially curated menus. If Christmas is your entire personality (meaning you’re leaving the lights up till January), then the month is going to be absolute heaven for you. As the city lights up with holiday decorations, hotels and restaurants around town are also rolling up their sleeves to dish out some of the best Christmas 2024 dining experiences. Whether you’re up to gorge on decadent feasts or upscale curations, trust that this list will have everything you’re searching for and more.
It’s called the most wonderful time of the year for a reason—even if you’re not the biggest fan of the holiday. Families and friends gather to exchange gifts and spend quality time together, creating core memories. Homes are filled with seasonal music, scents, and food, making everything feel cosier. But you don’t have to wait till Christmas dinner for that. Head on over to any of this locations to get enjoy staples such as roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, puddings, and more. So go ahead and book these for yourself, your family, and your friends. Don’t forget to bookmark this page as well as we update with more Christmas 2024 buffets and menus as they arrive.
The Best Christmas Menus and Buffets to Wrap up Your 2024 with a Bang
Marble 8
Can anything really top this dining experience? Because here you’ll get an incomparable view of the Twin Towers. On top of that, of course, is Marble 8’s Christmas menu. With Mini Japanese Wagyu Burgers, Porcini Truffle Risotto, Wagyu Cheeks, and more, the dishes here are going to be one for the memories.
Date: 24 and 25 December 2024
Address: Level 56, Menara 3 Petronas, Persiaran KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM688 per person
Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill
Dinner isn’t the only time that you can get into your Christmas spirit. You could start as early as lunch over at Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill. Adding a festive twist to Ramsay’s signature elegant flair, the restaurant has three stars of the show: the Hokkaido Scallop, Foie Gras Smoked Duck, and the holiday-inspired Bronze Turkey Wellington.
Date: 15 November to 31 December 2024
Address: Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor
Price: from RM228 per person
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
At Serena Brasserie, the Christmas menu stars a stunning array of roasts, including slow-cooked Roasted Prime Oven-Prepared Ribs, Baked Maple-Glazed Pink Peppercorn Whole Chicken, Salmon en Croûte, and Truffle Herb-crusted Lamb. On top of those mouth-watering specials, you can expect an extensive spread that’s going to cater well to anyone’s dining preferences, even for the most picky eaters. Separately, if you’re up for a toast, sneak away to Bentley’s Pub to savour the themed cocktails, the Holiday Manhattan and Gin Wonderland.
Children aged five and below dine for free.
Date and Time: 1 to 23 December 2024 and 26 to 30 December 2024, 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Address: 165, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM268 per adult, RM134 per child
Maria’s SteakCafe
If a complete spread of festive menu and premium steaks is what your heart desires this holiday season, then you won’t want to miss out on Maria’s SteakCafe’s offerings—especially if you’re the type to enjoy dining at home. With six main course options to choose from (including additional foie gras should you feel like it), each set promises to fill five bellies to satiety. With the most decadent of the selection being the Wagyu MB5-7 Tomahawk, all sets are complemented with Caesar Salad, Spaghetti Chicken Bolognese, Roasted Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, and Lemon Loaf. If all that is not enough, you have the option to add Garlic Butter Sea Caught Tiger Prawns.
Pre-order one week in advance is required.
Date: 25 November to 1 January 2025
Address: across Klang Valley
Price: from RM850 per set
Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur
Stuff yourself to the brim over at this five-star establishment. Available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the Crimson Noel Grandeur buffet will feature a visit from Santa Claus himself. Complete with live carols, mulled wine, and hot cocoa, the spread promises to deliver Yuletide classics to Asian flavours to satiate everybody’s cravings. But aside from these two days, Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur will be serving up multiple holiday dining experiences from Thanksgiving up till New Year’s Day, so be sure to check those out as well.
Date and Time: 24 & 25 December 2024, 7 pm to 10:30 pm
Address: Curate Restaurant, 145, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM278 per adult, RM139 per child
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Whether you’re opting to make the best of the hotel’s Festive Wonders room package or not, one thing is for sure—you may not want to miss out on one of the city’s best Christmas 2024 buffets that are waiting for you over at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur. On top of the perennial roast turkey that are available every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as 24, 25, and 26 December, diners will get to sample the hotel’s signature: the Salmon Coulibiac. On top of that, you’ll also get to finish the meal on a high note, as the kitchen has a festive twist on a classic treat.
Date: 9 to 30 December 2024
Address: Lemon Garden, 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM208 to RM308
The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi
If you’re taking off to Langkawi to wind down at the end of the year, don’t forget to pop by The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi. Creating a truly luxurious experience, the hotel offers an entire spread surrounding the roast turkey. Choose between having it at any of the destination’s dining outlets, in-villa, or as takeaway, and share the decadence with your loved ones. On top of the holiday favourite, the menu also includes a grand finale: a dessert spread inclusive of irresistible salted caramel apple pie, a festive pudding, and a hefty drizzle of butterscotch sauce.
48 hours advance reservations required.
Date: 9 to 30 December 2024
Address: PT 313 Jalan Pantai Kok, Teluk Nibung, 07000 Langkawi
Price: RM900 for whole turkey
The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
Want to up the ante and really treat yourself? Head on over to The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur’s Michelin-Selected restaurant, The Brasserie, for a thorough finger-licking experience. The five-course festive dinner features the best of local produce that are beautifully blended with contemporary flair that is sure to spark seasonal joy. We won’t spoil the menu for you but trust that Executive Chef Azizi Taslim will have his best-crafted dishes for this.
Date: 18 November to 31 December 2024
Address: 6 Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM688 per person
W Kuala Lumpur
Fancy a turducken? A combination of turkey, duck, and chicken in one dish, in case you haven’t come across it before. W Hotel’s FLOCK has just that for its Unwrapped Brunch which is set to take place on Christmas Day itself. Black Truffle Stuffed Roast Spring Chicken, Brown Sugar Dijon Glaze Smoked Turkey, and Honey Glaze Roasted Bidor Duck all await you over there.
Date: 25 December 2024
Address: 121 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM488 per person
The RuMa Hotel and Residences
The RuMa Hotel’s ATAS Restaurant is unveiling The Sunday Table series, where the menu is ephemeral and changes every two months. For its debut, ATAS is curating a menu where lobsters take centre stage. Serving River Lobster Sizzle served with crispy spinach cappellini and a Borneo Lobster Thermidor—amongst many other indulgent dishes in the buffet—a trip here would be a much-welcomed treat for those who simply cannot resist the premium ingredient.
Date: from now to the end of December
Address: 7 Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM228 per person
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur
Head over to Thyme to dig into the hotel’s splendid festive buffet. As usual, you can anticipate finding the restaurant’s signature seafood buffet—except this time, you can also count on the chef to sprinkle in some festive flairs to add to the merriment.
Of course, you should also check out Botanist Lounge & Bar, where you can revel in Santa’s Platters as well as specially curated Christmas-inspired libations. Our top picks? The Drunken Snowman, Santagria, and Old-Fashioned Gingerbread should be drinks you sample before the month ends.
Date: from 3 to 26 December (excluding 24 and 25 December) 2024
Address: Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM185 per adult, RM92.50 per child
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Are you ready for the show? Because over at Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s restaurant, Vasco’s, there will be live cooking stations for you to delight in. Offering both international and Asian-inspired dishes, guests will also be offered roasts and seafood, as well as seasonal treats to satisfy the sweet tooth in everyone. On top of that, the hotel has prepared special moments that will make it memorable for the whole family. Santa and Santarina might just pop by your table for surprises, carols will be playing in the background, and more,
Date: from now to 30 December 2024
Address: 3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM158 per adult, from RM78 per child
Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
There’s nothing quite like the view from Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur’s Horizon Grill. So why not pencil in a romantic five-course Christmas Eve dinner for two here? From seafood delights and sweet treats, spend the eve with your loved one and make their festive celebration a memorable one. Make it even better by popping on over to Bake by Banyan Tree to snag even more confections such as Panettone and Yule Logs.
Date: 24 December 2024
Address: 170, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM768 per person
Natalina
Don’t feel like leaving the heart of the city? Us neither. Fans of Italian fare will be flocking here to sample some of the city’s best Mediterranean-inspired cuisine that is given festive twists. Whether you’re a pasta lover or seeking a traditional (but incredibly done) Beef Wellington, this is the spot to be. The mains aren’t the only things that Natalina aces. We’re already eyeing the White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake…
Date: 1 to 31 December 2024
Address: Avenue K, Lot 06 Level 3, 156, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Four Points by Sheraton KLCC
This one is for those seeking a palate cleanser. Over at Four Points by Sheraton KLCC, the restaurant is serving up a festive ‘Down Memory Lane’ high tea buffet that lists fares that will tantalise local tastebuds, and then some. Featured are several kerabus, such as Thai papaya salad, mango salad, and shrimp salad. On top of that, guests can also enjoy seafood on ice, as well as fresh sashimi.
Date: Saturdays and Sundays | 1 to 31 December
Address: The Mesh, Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail & Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM108 per person
Renaissance Kuala Lumpur
Want to visit Santa’s Magical Village? Apparently, it will pop up at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur during Christmas week! Complete with a snow dome, carnival games, Santa’s workshop, and more, this will be an unforgettable festive experience for the young ones. Santa’s Magical Village also has a buffet spread consisting of Christmas Roast Chicken, Festive Roast Leg of Lamb, assorted festive desserts, and more to keep the cheer going.
Children aged six and below dine for free.
Date: 21 to 26 December 2024
Address: Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail & Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM198 per adult, RM168 per child
Feliz
If this won’t be your first Christmas dining outing, then might we suggest you switch things up by popping by Feliz, where they are serving a Peruvian feast that will dazzle you with its flavour bomb. Here, the piece de resistance is the Grouper Patarashca, where the fish is stuffed with a blend of spices to kick things up a notch, and grilled to perfection.
Date: 1 to 31 December 2024
Address: Avenue K, Lot 05 Level 4, 156, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
M Resort & Hotel
For those looking to include the entire family for their festive dining outing, look no further than M Resort & Hotel where the team has whipped up a jolly good time for everyone. With carollers singing in the background and appearances by Santa and Santarina, it’s bound to be a highlight for many this Christmas season. The spread features something for everyone, from fresh seafood on ice to wok-fried favourites and local Malay specialities.
Date: 24 to 25 December 2024
Address: Jalan Damansara, Bukit Kiara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM185 per adult, RM93 per child
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
Up for an immaculate five-course meal that showcases the best from land, sea, and sky? Then you may want to quickly book your table at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur’s Mandarin Grill for its Christmas Eve Dinner—especially if you’re a lover of all things charcoal grilled. What’s to look forward to? Most definitely the tantalising Oven Roasted Veal and the Roasted Lamb Chops.
Date: 24 December 2024
Address: Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM568 per person, additional RM200 for wine pairing
The Chow-Kit, An Ormond Hotel
Give your Christmas festive feasting a Malaysian twist by dining at The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar, where they are serving up seasonal dishes with familiar Asian flavours. The specially crafted four-course menu features Charcoal-Grilled Baby Squid for a starter, Scallop and Herb Kerabu Salad, an option between Sous-Vide Lamb Rack or Grilled Snapper served with nasi dagang, pickled acar and sambal chimichurri, and Pandan Profiteroles.
Date: 1 to 31 December 2024
Address: 1012 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Chow Kit, 51000 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM250 per person
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
It’s always a good idea to have an elegant afternoon tea at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Over at this address, you have the option to dine at its Colonial Cafe, The Drawing Room, or The Orchid Conservatory. Whichever location you opt for, know that it will be a total feast for the senses, as the atmosphere is bedecked with festive holiday decor to immerse you in the season’s warmth as you dine delectable scones, pastries, and cakes.
Date: 1 December to 1 January 2025
Address: 5 Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM88
Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur
Make your Christmas Eve extra special by spending it with Santa and carolers—and of course, a sumptuous buffet spread over at Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur’s The Mill Cafe. Between the gorgeous seafood and roasts, you’ll be dining like royalty. And for those with a serious sweet tooth, the delightful dessert spread here will impress anyone just from the size alone.
Date: 24 December 2024
Address: 160 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM208 per adult, RM104 per child
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