年三十 always starts the same way in Malaysia. One person drops the family WhatsApp message, the replies come in one by one, and suddenly the only easy part is agreeing on the date. The hard part is choosing a restaurant that feels worth dressing up for, has dishes the older generation will approve of, and still keeps the kids happy long enough for the yee sang photos. If you missed out on our first list or you’re still hunting for somewhere that feels a bit more special, this Part 2 is for you.
These are Chinese restaurants in KL we would actually choose for 年三十 at which you will find solid flavours, strong signatures, and a menu that suits a big table.
Table of Contents
- Restoran Yik Kee 益記楼
- Hakka Restaurant
- Pudu Jia Xiang Seafood Restaurant 开心大小炒
- Restoran New Kai Seng Seafood
- Kedai Makanan Soon Kee Segambut
- DPD Menjalara Seafood Restaurant 大排档大炒
- Lau Heong Seafood Restaurant
- Restoran Siu Siu
- Qian Xi Seafood Restaurant 牵喜楼海鲜饭店
- Hau Kee Seafood Restaurant
1. Restoran Yik Kee 益記楼
Restoran Yik Kee (益记楼) is one of Chinatown staples you end up bookmarking after one meal, then somehow you’re back again with a bigger group the next time. Sitting right in the middle of Petaling Street, it has that classic KL Chinese restaurant energy. This means busy tables, big sharing plates, and a menu that works best when everyone orders a bit of everything. This is one of the best ways you could celebrate 年三十 and although it’s not quite fine dining, you’ll be surprised to see full tables.
| Best Seller | 招牌皇炒生虾面牛肉滑蛋河 (RM19) 蜜汁炸花肉 (RM36) 阿益炸猪手 (RM118) Durian Bomb (RM6.50)葡式蛋挞 (RM3.60) |
| Price Range | RM80–RM200 per person |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 10am – 10pm (Tues Closed) |
| Address | Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Paid parking nearby around Petaling Street |
| Peak Time | 7pm – 9:30pm |
| Seating | Indoor seating |
| Service | Table service |
| Suitable For | 年三十 dinner, families, big sharing-style Chinese meals |
Highlights
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2. Hakka Restaurant
Hakka Restaurant (客家饭店) is a KL classic that fits 年三十 dinner energy with big round tables, a lively open-air setting, and dishes that are made for sharing. It’s family-run since 1956, so the menu leans heavily into “reunion table favourites”: creamy Mayo Prawns that disappear fast, warm-and-comforting soups you’ll want to order early, and signature Hakka-style plates like Yam Abacus.
| Best Seller | Mayo Prawns (RM45 / RM65 / RM110) Hakka Special Yam Abacus (RM30 / RM45 / RM70) Stuffed Crab Shell (RM20) Signature Shark’s Fin Soup with Crab Meat & Egg (RM40 per head) Hakka Clay Pot Rice Wine Soup (RM130 / RM260) |
| Price Range | RM6 – RM350 (menu-priced items, premium dishes can go higher) |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 11:30am – 2pm, 5:30pm – 10pm |
| Address | 90, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Parking available; outdoor seating is listed |
| Peak Time | 6:30pm – 9pm |
| Seating | Outdoor seating |
| Service | Table service |
| Suitable For | 年三十 dinner, big families, office reunion dinners, group celebrations |
Highlights
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3. Pudu Jia Xiang Seafood Restaurant 开心大小炒
Pudu Jia Xiang Seafood Restaurant (开心大小炒) is a sort of place where you will spot families crowding at during dinner hours. The table gets noisy fast, dishes keep coming, and everyone can just eat without fuss. It’s tucked around Pudu/Jalan Gajah, with that classic dai-chow rhythm: one signature steamed fish head on the table, a plate of veggies, something fried, something saucy, and suddenly your reunion dinner turns into a proper shared feast. If your 年三十 plan is “good food, full table, no drama”, go for this and just make sure you go early or book, because dinner hours can get packed.
| Best Seller | Signature steamed fish head (蒸鱼头) Hokkien mee, bittergourd + roast pork rice Classic dai-chow stir-fries like water spinach |
| Price Range | RM30 – RM150+ (seafood/fish can vary by size/market price) |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 12pm – 10:15pm (Mon Closed) |
| Address | 30, Jalan Gajah, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Street/paid parking around Pudu |
| Peak Time | 7pm – 9pm |
| Seating | Outdoor seating |
| Service | Table service |
| Suitable For | 年三十 dinner, families who want good dai-chow food, groups that like sharing plates |
Highlights
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4. Restoran New Kai Seng Seafood
Restoran New Kai Seng Seafood (佳城海鲜饭店) is a proper “KL dai chow seafood” place in Pudu with open-air, big tables, fast wok action, and the kind of menu where everyone ends up adding one more dish after the first round lands. It works really well for 年三十 when you want the table to feel full and festive without going too formal. It’s popular with groups, and dinner can get packed, so it’s worth calling ahead if your headcount is big.
| Best Seller | Crab (various styles) Superior lala soup Classic Chinese seafood dai-chow dishes |
| Price Range | RM100 – RM150+ (seafood (crab/fish) depends on size and market price) |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 4:30pm – 12:30pm (Tues Closed) |
| Address | 50A, Jalan Merlimau, Pudu, 55200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Street/paid parking around Pudu |
| Peak Time | 7pm – 9pm |
| Seating | Open-air, casual big-table setup |
| Service | Table service |
| Suitable For | 年三十 dinner, families, seafood lovers, big groups who want sharing-style dishes |
Highlights
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5. Kedai Makanan Soon Kee Segambut
Kedai Makanan Soon Kee Segambut (顺记大炒饭店) is one of those places where you just bring the whole family. This dai chow spot has a simple setup, quick wok cooking, and plates that make everyone reach for the rice without thinking twice. It’s the kind of place where you order one seafood dish for the centre, add a veg, add something fried. If your 年三十 plan is good food with big sharing table and no fuss, this is an easy win in Segambut. Popular mentions include seafood-heavy orders like lobster/grouper-style dishes, but the best move is still to call and pre-book if your group is big.
| Best Seller | Dai chow seafood favourites (popular mentions include lobster/steam fish-style orders; ask what’s fresh that day) |
| Price Range | RM20 – RM50 per person |
| Operating Hours | Mon – Sat, 11:30am – 3pm, 6pm – 9:15pm Sun, 6pm – 9:15pm |
| Address | Jalan 2/57d, Segambut, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Street parking around Segambut |
| Peak Time | 6:30pm – 8pm |
| Seating | Outdoor seating |
| Service | Table service, reservation required |
| Suitable For | 年三十 dinner, families, big sharing tables, seafood dai chow |
Highlights
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6. DPD Menjalara Seafood Restaurant
DPD Menjalara Seafood Restaurant 大排档大炒 is where you go when your 年三十 table needs to feel alive. Their menu has an extensive selection of seafood accompanied with fast wok heat, and dishes that keep landing while everyone’s still debating what to order next. If you’re doing reunion dinner here, make sure to grab their signature 上汤啦啦, then balance the table with a seasonal veg. Book early if your group is big since they are actively taking reservations and festive nights like Chinese New Year eve are sure to fill up fast.
| Best Seller | 招牌甘香奶油蟹 (signature crab styles) 上汤啦啦 (superior lala soup) Steamed fish options |
| Price Range | RM80 – RM150+ per person |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 12pm – 10pm (Tues Closed) |
| Address | G3A, GF, Plaza Menjalara, 1, Jalan Menjalara Idaman, Bandar Sri Menjalara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Plaza / nearby street parking |
| Peak Time | 6:45pm – 9pm |
| Seating | Big-group, sharing-table setup |
| Service | Table service, reservations available |
| Suitable For | 年三十 dinner, family reunions |
Highlights
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7. Lau Heong Seafood Restaurant
Head to Sentul if your 年三十 dinner plan is a table full of seafood. Lau Heong Seafood Restaurant is the place place people name-drop when they want big flavours without the fancy vibes, and it gets loud in the best way once dinner time hits. Go for the marinated fried chicken wings, pair it with kam heong lala for that spicy wok-fragrance, then finish strong with curry fish head or their hot plate squid if your table wants good seafood. They also do their regular dishes very well. Seating can get tight during peak hours, so this is one you book early if you’re coming with family.
| Best Seller | Fried Chicken Wings (RM15–RM50) Kam Heong Clam (RM33–RM50) Claypot Curry Fish Head (RM45–RM78) Hot Plate Squid (RM30–RM60) German Pork Knuckle (RM50–RM98) |
| Price Range | RM15–RM98 per dish |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 11am – 2:30pm, 5pm – 9:30pm |
| Address | 43A, Sentul Perdana, 0-9, Jalan 3/48a, Bandar Baru Sentul, 51000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Street parking nearby |
| Peak Time | 6pm – 8:45pm |
| Seating | Indoor seating, seating can be limited with big crowds |
| Service | Table service, reservations available |
| Suitable For | Big family meals, seafood feasts, |
Highlights
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8. Restoran Siu Siu
Restoran Siu Siu is the kind of open-air dai chow spot where families come in big groups, order loudly, and the signature plates keep landing. Some of their signatures include glossy char siu, rich claypot crab rice, and seafood that turns the whole meal. It’s also tucked near Thean Hou Temple, so on peak nights it fills up fast. Do call ahead if you don’t want your reunion dinner to become a last-minute situation.
| Best Seller | Char siu (叉烧) Claypot crab rice / crab dishes Curry prawns Seafood (depends on catch) |
| Price Range | RM60 – RM150+ (seafood/crab nights go higher) Char siu RM24 (M) Claypot crab meat rice RM78 (S) Vietnam prawns ~RM100 |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 11am – 10pm (Mon Closed) |
| Address | Lorong Syed Putra Kiri, Taman Persiaran Desa, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Parking available for customers |
| Peak Time | 6:30pm – 9pm |
| Seating | Open-air, big-table friendly |
| Service | Table service, reservations available |
| Suitable For | Big family meals, family reunion dinner |
Highlights
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9. Qian Xi Seafood Restaurant 牵喜楼海鲜饭店
Qian Xi Seafood Restaurant is built for your 年三十 dinner that needs a “proper banquet”. It’s the kind of Chinese restaurant in KL where you order like a family. People go heavy on signature seafood like wine-steamed crab and big prawns, and the menu has enough variety to keep both elders and kids happy. They also have VIP private rooms, so it’s easier to do reunion dinners without fighting for space. If you’re eyeing this chinese restaurants in KL for your 年三十 night, book early with them.
| Best Seller | Wine-steamed crab (酒香蒸蟹) Drunken claypot prawns (醉酒生煲明虾) Soy sauce king prawns (鼓油皇大明虾) “Health” tiger grouper (养生龙虎斑) |
| Price Range | CNY set menu starts around RM888 (advance booking) |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 9am – 11pm |
| Address | 432, 434 & 436, Jln Sultan Azlan Shah, Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Parking available |
| Peak Time | 6pm – 9:30pm |
| Seating | Big dining hall, VIP private rooms (subject to availability) |
| Service | Table service, reservations available |
| Suitable For | 年三十 reunion dinner, big family gatherings, company dinners |
Highlights
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10. Hau Kee Seafood Restaurant
Hau Kee Seafood Restaurant is an old-school Chinese seafood spot in KL that feels instantly familiar the moment you walk in with bright red tables, loud wok action, and orders flying out fast when the dinner crowd hits. People come here for the crab (kam heong, chilli, or whatever you’re craving that night), plus the “must-have with rice” dishes like buttery prawns, sweet and sour pork, and veggies that still taste smoky and fresh. It’s a solid pick when you want to have proper Chinese New Year Eve dinner without the hotel banquet mood.
| Best Seller | Kam heong / chilli crab Butter prawns Sweet & sour pork Fish head curry-style dishes |
| Price Range | RM10–RM50+ per dish (seafood/crab depends on size & market price) |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 5pm – 12am (Mon Closed) |
| Address | 12, Jalan Kaskas 2, Taman Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur |
| Parking | Street parking nearby |
| Peak Time | 7pm – 10pm |
| Seating | Big dining hall, VIP private rooms (subject to availability) |
| Service | Table service, reservations available |
| Suitable For | 年三十 reunion dinner, big family gatherings |
Highlights
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