The iconic Golden Phoenix pops up at EQ Kuala Lumpur for the Chinese New Year celebrations once again. We looked over its offerings, from Yee Sang to Roasted Duck, to its Premium Poon Choy, Braised Seafood with Longevity Noodles, and Boston Lobster with rice in superior soup and crispy rice, among other auspicious dishes.
Abalone Yee Sang
A lively toss of the Abalone Yee Sang
At our table, we raise our chopsticks with the Abalone Yee Sang, alongside wishes for an prosperous, abundant and healthy Year of the Horse. The light, fruity sauce with balanced flavours binds the Yee Sang together
Double-boiled chicken soup with sea coconut and fish maw
Double-boiled chicken with sea coconut and fish maw soothed with sweet essence distilled into the soup from chicken, dried scallops, red dates and other ingredients, with creamy fish maw and snow fungus embellishing it
Steamed Tiger Groupa with cordycep flowers, black fungus and white fungus
Steamed Tiger Garoupa with cordycep flowers and black and white fungus, reinforces the message of abundance.
Traditional stewed whole chicken with Chinese herbs and yu tiao
Traditional stewed whole chicken in Chinese herbs with yu tiao has chicken falling off its bones, in a very tasty treat.
Wok fried tiger prawns with kam heong paste and cashew nuts
Spicy Wok fried Tiger Prawns with kam heong paste and cashew nuts follows, then Braised Fish Maw with conch slices, pipa tofu, black mushrooms and sea moss.
Braised fish maw with conch slices, pipa tofu, mushrooms and sea moss
Steamed glutinous rice with dried oyster wrapped in lotus leaf
Steamed Glutinous Rice with dried oysters wrapped in lotus leaf is flavoursome and tempting. Golden Phoenix rice cakes and Snow skin mandarin “oranges”, and Chilled Peach with white fungus and red date complete our pre-Chinese New Year lunch.
Golden Phoenix rice cake, snow skin mandarin orange
Chilled peach with white fungus and red dates
Set menus are priced from RM178+ to RM698+ per person (minimum four persons), while Yee Sang ranges from RM138+ to RM688+ per portion depending on selection and size. Premium Poon Choy is available at RM688+ per pot for six, and traditional roast duck is priced at RM288+ per bird.
Traditional Roasted Duck
For corporate gatherings and larger reunions, there are EQ’s Lunar New Year banquet menus, starting from RM3288+ per table of 10.
At Bottega Lounge, its Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea begins on 1 February till 3 March. At Nipah Restaurant celebratory buffets begin with dinner on Chinese New Year’s Eve, then lunch and dinner on 17 and 18 February.
For dining reservations, contact +60 3 2789 7839 or email dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com.