With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, we’re sure those who celebrate are on the hunt for some of the best yee sang in town as it isn’t quite Chinese New Year without this staple dish that symbolises luck, prosperity, health and happiness for all. “Chinese New Year is an important time for family and these gatherings are usually centered on traditional food. Hotels take pride in ensuring a standard of fine dining and are increasingly going above and beyond to entice guests and diners to try their menus,” says Jenna Lee, Malaysia Market Manager at HotelsCombined.
If you’re planning a CNY gathering, why not try out the yee sang at these hotels listed below:
1. Lai Po Heen at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Known for its speciality Cantonese dishes, Lai Po Heen is serving up five different varieties of yee sang this year until 3 March 2015. Choose from whole abalone, salmon or soft shell crab but whatever it is, the chefs have definitely got the options covered for those who want to try something different for the Year of the Sheep.
2. Shang Palace at Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur
From now till 5 March 2015, Shang Palace is offering six varieties of yee sang such as Korean snow pear, crispy fish skin, jelly fish flower, salmon, Japanese hokkigai and sweet prawns. The prices at this restaurant range from RM78++ to RM738++.
3. Celestial Court at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur
Celestial Court has been voted by Time Out KL as the Best Chinese Restaurant and it offers a splendid menu that will surely tantalise your tastebuds. Do try out the restaurant’s fusion-style yee sang that features wild caught fishes such as Netherland Arctic Char, New Zealand Tarakihi and Sword Fish.
4. Si Chuan Dou Hua at Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur
The Barbecue Lamb Yee Sang is the highlight at this restaurant to commemorate the Year of the Goat. Succulent thin slices of barbecue lamb replace the usual salmon accompanied with a sweet and sour salad.
5. Ti Chen at The Saujana Hotel
The team at Ti Chen has come up with a special homemade sauce composed of dark cherries, plum sauce, cinnamon and star anise. Those who want an adventurous twist to their yee sang should definitely try out Ti Chen’s sea bird’s nest yee sang. Prices start from RM38++ to RM88++.
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