Festive feasting at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur

Themed Vive La Fête (French for ‘long live the party’), this year’s festivities at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur promises an array of indulgences that includes special performances, parties and of course, an assortment of diverse offerings by the hotel’s F&B outlets – PRIME, Gastro Sentral, Favola and Latest Recipe.

Grilled aged beef wagyu tenderloin at PRIME

For the carnivores, steakhouse PRIME is offering a 4-course Christmas Eve Dinner (RM388; RM428 with a glass of champagne) that includes highlights such as Charcoal-Grilled 200 Days Dry Aged Beef Tenderloin, Sous-Vide Stuffed Turkey Roulade and a Chocolate Chestnut Yuletide Log for dessert. The 5-course New Year’s Eve Dinner (RM488; RM528 with a glass of champagne) will see items like Pan-Seared Duck Foie Gras, Lobster & Sea Scallops, and Grilled Dry Aged Beef Wagyu Tenderloin on the menu.

Chicken Wellington at Gastro Sentral

For a relaxed casual meal, head to Gastro Sentral for the 3-course Christmas Eve Dinner (RM168) or the 4-course New Year’s Eve Dinner (RM188). Diners can look forward to a varied selection across both menus that includes Chicken Wellington with Chestnut Purée and Buttered Brussels Sprouts, Honey-Glazed Smoked Duck, Seafood Bouillabaisse and a Deconstructed Peach Melba.

Warm green zucchini bavarois at Favola

Favola offers a decidedly Italian slant to the festivities with enticing Venetian flavours within a rustic Italian setting. Indulge in a 4-course Christmas Eve Dinner (RM288; RM328 with a glass of prosecco) with dishes like Warm Green Zucchini Bavarois with Seared Prawn and Scallop Skewer, Chicken & Black Truffle Tortellini, and a Gingerbread Cheese Cake. On Dec 31, the 4-course New Year’s Eve Dinner (RM338; RM378 with a glass of prosecco) sees options like the Lightly Smoked Maguro Tuna Carpaccio, Homemade Duck Confit and Foie Gras Terrine, and Eight-Hour Braised Short Ribs.

At the all-day dining Latest Recipe, guests can expect a wide spread of international and local fare by the hotel’s award-winning chefs. Don’t miss dishes like Crab Terrine, Stuffed Turkey, Roasted Lamb and Veal, PRIME Rib carvings and more. End the meal on a sweet note with desserts like Christmas Puddings, Yule Log Cakes and more. Go for the Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner (RM198), Christmas Day Brunch (RM188) or Christmas Day Buffet Dinner (RM168); or the New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner (RM208), New Year’s Day Brunch (RM128) or New Year’s Day Buffet Dinner (RM168). Top up RM100 to enjoy free flow of beer and wine.

Christmas treats at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur

Throughout the month (until Dec 31), guests can visit ArtCacao in the lobby for festive goodies covering everything from Christmas Stollen and Yule Logs to the Classic Panettone and everyone’s favourite, Gingerbread Houses. There will also be special activities and performances on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at the hotel’s eateries, and a host of activities for the kids on Christmas Day.

On Dec 31, end the year with a bang at Pool Bar & Grill@8 with the New Year’s Eve Countdown Party (RM50, including a glass of sparkling wine or beer). Guest DJs will be spinning throughout the night, and all diners at any of the hotel’s F&B outlets on Dec 31 will receive complimentary entry.

Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur, 2 Jalan Stesen Sentral, KL (03 2263 7434/lemeridienkualalumpur.com). For reservations and enquiries, email dining.lmkl@lemeridien.com. For more updates, check here as well as their Facebook and Instagram pages.