年三十 is coming fast, and if you’re planning to do reunion dinner outside this year, you already know the real challenge is not choosing what to eat, it’s getting a table before everything is snapped up. For many Chinese families in KL, this one night is the non-negotiable tradition, the meal where everyone shows up, the older generation gets their favourite dishes, and the table feels complete again.
With 16th of February just around the corner, the best Chinese restaurants are filling up early, especially the big round-table spots made for families and groups. In this article, we’ve put together this list of the Top 10 Chinese Restaurants in KL for 年三十 reunion dinner, leaning towards the more upscale, special-occasion venues where you go for quality, service, and a dining experience that feels festive. If you want more options before you book, here are Top 10 Chinese Restaurants KL Reunion Dinner 年三十 Part 2 for another round.
Table of Contents
- PUTIEN
- New Ocean Restaurant
- Restoran Pik Wah
- ZK Restaurant
- Hong Peng Private Kitchen
- Bangsar Venicia Restaurant
- Ming Palace
- Restoran CH Sdn. Bhd.中華食館有限公司
- The Qing Banquet & Restaurant
- Sek Yuen Restaurant
1. Putien
PUTIEN is the kind of place families pick when they want 年三十 dinner to feel “proper” without taking a risk on inconsistent food, the flavours stay clean and comforting (Fujian-style), portions are meant for sharing, and the classics hit the table fast so everyone can eat together instead of waiting dish by dish. For 16th of February, this is also one of those restaurants where the round-table slots and set menus get locked early, so if your group is 4 pax and above, it’s worth booking first and deciding the menu after.
| Best Seller | ‘100-Second’ Stewed Yellow Croaker, PUTIEN Bian Rou Soup, Fujian Red Mushroom Seafood Lor Mee, PUTIEN Crispy Oysters |
| Price Range | RM80–RM200 per person |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 11am – 10pm |
| Location (s) | Putien 1 UtamaPutien Atria Shopping GalleryPutien The GardensPutien Pavilion KLPutien Sunway PyramidPutien Pavilion Bukit JalilPutien Sunway VelocityPutien IOI Mall |
| Parking | Paid parking within the mall |
| Peak Time | 6:30pm – 9pm |
| Seating | Family-style seatings |
| Service | Table service |
| Suitable For | 年三十 reunion dinner, families and groups (4–10 pax) |
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2. New Ocean Restaurant
New Ocean Restaurant (新海洋海鲜饭店) is one of those old-school KL Chinese seafood spots that still feels like a proper family “big dinner” place, confirming your table, ordering a few wok dishes, then finishing strong with crab and seafood that makes the night feel like a celebration. It’s especially popular for groups because the food comes out fast, portions are made for sharing, and the menu leans into the kind of dishes older family members actually get excited about. For 年三十 on 16/02 night, this is the type of restaurant that gets snapped up early once families start locking in headcount.
| Best Seller | Black pepper crab, Hakka chicken, sang mee, KL Hokkien mee, garlic prawn bee hoon |
| Price Range | RM20–RM60+ for many wok dishesSeafood depends on size and market price |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 11:30am – 2:30pm, 4:30pm – 11pm(Thurs Closed) |
| Address | Jalan Barat, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Street parking nearby, paid parking options around Imbi/Bukit Bintang area |
| Peak Time | 7pm – 9pm |
| Seating | Indoor seating |
| Service | Table service |
| Suitable For | Seafood lovers, big families and group dinners (best for sharing) |
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3. Restoran Pik Wah
Restoran Pik Wah (碧华楼酒家) is built for 年三十 done “properly” — classic Cantonese banquet vibes, big sharing portions, and those signature dishes your elders will recognise the moment they hit the table. It’s also the kind of place that gets fully booked once families start confirming headcount, especially if you want a private room or a larger table for the whole gang.
| Best Seller | Char siew, yam basket, steamed fish (including patin/cod-style preparations), plus their popular pumpkin-sauce beancurd-style dish. |
| Price Range | RM30–RM200+CNY-style set menus for RM1,488++ |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm |
| Address | Stadium Chinwoo, Jalan Hang Jebat, Seksyen 56, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Limited on-site; nearby paid parking |
| Peak Time | 7pm – 9pm |
| Seating | Indoor seating, private rooms |
| Service | Table service |
| Suitable For | 年三十 reunion dinner, big family gatherings, Cantonese banquet-style dining in KL |
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4. ZK Restaurant
ZK Restaurant (仔记饭店) is a crowd-favourite in Pudu for one simple reason: it does Chinese comfort food that feels familiar, generous, and perfect for sharing, especially when you’ve got a full table on 年三十. The place stays lively at dinner, dishes come out quickly, and it’s the kind of restaurant where you can order a spread of seafood, roast meats, and wok dishes without overthinking the menu. With CNY eve night coming up, this is one of those spots where you don’t want to “see how first”.
| Best Seller | Salted egg prawns, deep-fried pork knuckle (德国咸猪手), steamed fish, fried rice, signature seafood dishes |
| Price Range | RM20 – RM60Seafood may vary by size/market price |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 12pm – 2pm, 4:30pm – 9:30pm |
| Address | 28, Jalan San Peng, Pudu, 55200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Street parking nearby |
| Peak Time | 7pm – 9pm |
| Seating | Indoor seating |
| Service | Table service |
| Suitable For | 年三十 reunion dinner, big groups, classic Chinese dishes at a more wallet-friendly range |
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5. Hong Peng Private Kitchen
Hong Peng Private Kitchen (鸿鹏私房菜) is the kind of place you book when you want 年三十 to feel like a real celebration with private-kitchen style dishes, seafood-heavy banquet vibes, and a menu that’s often customised around your group and budget instead of just “pick and order”. It’s also popular for reunion season because the food is designed for sharing and the setting suits family gatherings, so with Chinese New Year eve coming up, this is one you don’t leave to the last minute.
| Best Seller | Black truffle fruit yee sang, pan-fried whole prawns, sea cucumber + oyster style dishes, plus their private-kitchen seafood mains. |
| Price Range | RM988++ for CNY Set Menus |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 11am – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 10pm |
| Address | Jalan Sinar Sentul 1, Sentul, 51100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Limited parking around the shoplots, nearby street/paid parking |
| Peak Time | 7pm – 9pm |
| Seating | Indoor seating |
| Service | Table service |
| Suitable For | 年三十 reunion dinner, family gatherings, private-kitchen style banquet dishes |
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6. Bangsar Venicia Restaurant
Bangsar Venicia Restaurant is a pork-free Chinese spot tucked inside Bangsar Puteri Condominium, and it’s the kind of place families go when they want a proper shared-table dinner with seafood, curry, and classic Chinese favourites that everyone can agree on. If you’re eyeing Jiang Nam prawns or chilli crab for 年三十, it’s smart to call ahead because pre-ordering is often recommended for those crowd-pleasers.
| Best Seller | Signature Jiang Nam prawns, curry fish head, sambal petai prawn, Nyonya pucuk paku, chilli crab |
| Price Range | RM12–RM25Jiang Nam prawns RM70–RM120 per prawnChilli crab RM150/kg |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 12pm – 2:30pm, 6pm – 10pm(Tues Closed) |
| Address | Suite 41-02-09, 41-02-02, Level 2, Bangsar Puteri Condominium, 41, Jalan Medang Serai, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Visitor parking bays in the condo |
| Peak Time | 7pm – 9pm |
| Seating | Indoor seating |
| Service | Table service |
| Suitable For | 年三十 reunion dinner, family gatherings, seafood-focused Chinese dinner |
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7. Ming Palace
Ming Palace at Corus KLCC is a solid pick when your 年三十 dinner needs that “hotel banquet” feel, comfortable, spacious, and polished, with pork-free Chinese classics that work for mixed-age families. The dining hall is built for big round-table gatherings, and they also have private rooms if you want something quieter for the family speeches and toast moments. With Chinese New Year eve coming up fast, this is the type of place where prime dinner slots disappear early, especially for larger tables and set menus.
| Best Seller | London Roast Duck (also available as a two-style combo), steamed fish (seasonal price), banquet-style Cantonese and Szechuan favourites |
| Price Range | RM38++ per person for dim sum set promos RM135–RM265 nett for roast duck (half to whole) CNY set menus RM1,688++ to RM2,088++ per table (10 pax) |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 12pm – 2:30pm, 6pm – 10pm |
| Address | Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Jln Ampang, Hampshire Park, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Paid parking in the KLCC area |
| Peak Time | 7pm – 9pm |
| Seating | Indoor seating, seats up to 200 guests, 5 private rooms |
| Service | Table service |
| Suitable For | 年三十 reunion dinner, big families, corporate CNY dinners, banquet-style celebrations |
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8. Restoran CH Sdn. Bhd.中華食館有限公司
Restoran CH Sdn. Bhd. (中华食馆) is the type of Chinese restaurant families book when they want a proper round-table meal with share-worthy dishes, bigger portions, and that classic banquet energy (and yes, the space is set up for functions too). The dining area feels a bit like a mini gallery as well, with artworks and calligraphy around the restaurant, so it fits a reunion dinner vibe nicely.
| Best Seller | 龙船海参 (Dragon Boat sea cucumber), 杏花鸡 (Almond chicken), 什果沙拉麦香豆腐 (Fruit salad + oat tofu), 凉拌巴古菜 (Pucuk paku salad) |
| Price Range | Set menus starting RM178++/pax (min group)Premium up to RM698++/pax |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 11:30am – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 10pm |
| Address | No. 14, 16, 18, Jalan 9/23A, Off, Jalan Usahawan, Medan Makmur, 53200 Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Street/nearby parking around the shoplots |
| Peak Time | 7pm – 9pm |
| Seating | Banquet-style dining |
| Service | Table service |
| Suitable For | 年三十 reunion dinner, family gatherings, company CNY meals |
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9. The Qing Banquet & Restaurant
The Qing Banquet & Restaurant is the kind of place you pick when 年三十 needs to feel like a proper occasion: banquet-ready space, polished service, and a pork-free Chinese menu that still goes big on seafood, roast meats, and sharing dishes the whole table can get behind. It’s a strong choice for families who want a dinner that looks and feels “special”, especially with Chinese New Year eve coming up.
| Best Seller | Peking Duck (signature), XO steamed scallop dumpling, honey baked cod topped ikura, signature spicy water prawn, lobster platter items |
| Price Range | A la carte items RM20, RM25, RM48, RM60, RM68 Premium items like Peking duck wrap RM198Set lunch starts RM58/pax (Water) and RM78/pax (Fire)Banquet-style set menus go RM1,688/table and up to RM2,688/table (8–10 guests). |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 11:30am – 3:30pm, 5:30pm – 10:30pm |
| Address | Unit P03, Bamboo Hills, Taman Bamboo, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Parking available at Bamboo Hills |
| Peak Time | 7pm – 9pm |
| Seating | Indoor seating, banquet-style dining |
| Service | Table service |
| Suitable For | 年三十 reunion dinner, family banquets, corporate CNY dinners, premium pork-free Chinese meal |
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10. Sek Yuen Restaurant
Sek Yuen (适苑酒家) is one of those KL classics that feels right for 年三十 when you want the table to be busy, the dishes to come out fast, and everyone to recognise what’s on the lazy susan. It’s old-school Cantonese, loud in the best way, and the kind of place where families come back for the same signatures every year, especially the pipa duck and the sweet and sour pork.
| Best Seller | Pipa duck (枇杷鸭), eight-treasure duck (八宝鸭), sweet and sour pork (咕噜肉) |
| Price Range | RM15–RM60+ per dish |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 11am – 2:30pm, 5pm – 9:30pm(Mon Closed) |
| Address | 313, Jln Pudu, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Street parking nearby |
| Peak Time | 7pm – 9pm |
| Seating | Indoor seating |
| Service | Table service |
| Suitable For | 年三十 reunion dinner, big family tables, Cantonese classics |
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