[FOOD REVIEW] : CHINESE NEW YEAR MENUS, DORSETT KUALA LUMPUR

February 05, 2015

     In the midst of Chinese New Year preparation? Chinese New Year is just around the corner. If you haven't decide where to heading to for reunion dinner, here I am to share with you one of the great spot to have an authentic Chinese cuisine. Been invited to attend the media preview of Dorsett Kuala Lumpur's Chinese New Year menus. This year they have prepared something specials for the celebration.

     From 29 January until 5 March 2015, Checkers Cafe at Dorsett Kuala Lumpur starts to serve Chinese New Year menus to welcome the Year of the Goat. The kitchen led by Executive Chef Yau together with his professional culinary team have come out with special CNY menus which features nine course set menus and buffet spread. Check out the menus below and you may find all the must have dishes during Chinese New Year is in the menus to make this festive season more cheerful.

Dining area of Checkers Cafe.


Menu for media preview.
     Media preview CNY dinner started with 'Lou Sang' session with Mr Philip Schaetz, SVP Sales and Marketing of Dorsett Hospitality International. Tossing the Yee Sang is a cultural activity during Chinese New Year as Yee Sang is a symbol of abundance, prosperity and vigor. Nowadays, Yee Sang serve in modern ways, come with variety of shredded vegetables, sauces and condiments. Yee Sang prepared by Dorsett Kuala Lumpur is drizzled with their Signature homemade fruity sauce, taste special.

Salmon Yee Sang
Notice the salmon plate on the left side, it was arranged according to the Chinese word '羊‘ which mean Goat!


Fresh Salmon with other variance.

Posing for photo before we start to toss the Yee Sang.

Tossing the Yee Sang happily, huat ah!

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Jelly Fish Yee Sang
RM68++ (small), RM88++ (large)

Butter Fish Yee Sang
RM68 (small), RM88++ (large)

Thai-style Tiger Prawn Yee Sang
RM78++ (small), RM98++ (large)

Salmon Yee Sang
RM78++ (small), RM98++ (large)

Abalone Yee Sang
RM128++ (small), RM168++ (large)

Australian Lobster Yee Sang
RM238++ (small), RM268++ (large)

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Dorsett Signature Lamb Chop
Honey Glazed lamb chop marinated with black pepper, paprika, honey and bay leaves is cooked perfectly, but the smell of mutton is quite strong.



Stir Fried Dried Oyster with 'Fatt Choy'
Auspicious dishes to have during CNY

Fried Wanton Mee with Shitake Mushroom & Seafood

Sous Vide Free range Chicken and Fresh Ginseng
Imagine the tender soft chicken meat absorb all the essence of the Ginseng, yummm. One of my favorite dish from the menus.


Wok-Fried Tiger Prawn with Butter Sauce

Steamed Salmon Fish with 'Virgin Soya Sauce
The Salmon fish was steamed to keep the nutritious inside, without any seasoning but just the Virgin Soya Sauce is simply tasty because the salmon is so fresh.


Prosperous Sea Cucumber, Shitake Mushroom and Superior Dried Oyster
Dried seafood Sea Cucumber and Dried Oyster stew slowly in thick broth with Shitake Mushroom and Dried Oyster, so flavourful.
Stir Fried Glutinous Rice with Smoked Duck
Aromatic Glutinous Rice is perfectly cooked with all the ingredients.

Dessert - Deep Fried Nian Gao with Sweet Potato and Yam
Combination of deep fried sweet potato and yam with the traditional Nian Gao  surprisingly taste so good. I don't mind to have few more pieces of this crispy deep fried Nian Gao although I'm fulled.

Layers of Yam, Nian Gao and Sweet Potato.

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Dorsett CNY Yee Sang Set Menu
RM888.00++ per table
Minimum 6 tables

Chinese New Year Prosperous Salmon Yee Sang
Joy and Luck Seafood Broth
Dorsett Crisp Roasted Chicken
Wok Fried Marmite Tiger Prawn
Steamed Red Grouper with Premium Soy Sauce
Braised Lingzhi Mushroom with Beancurd, Tau Kan and Vegetables
Wok Fried Fragrant Rice 'Yong Chow'
Crispy Pancake with Lotus Paste
Sweeten Sea Coconut and Longan
Chinese Tea
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 CNY Prosperity Menu
RM1088.00 per table of 10 persons
Minimum 6 tables

Dorsett Salmon Prosperous Yee Sang
Seafood Crab Meat and sliced Abalone Broth
Wok Fried Chinese New Year Roaster
Slow Cooked Cod Fish with 'Virgin Soy Sauce'
Golden 'Happiness' Tiger Prawn
Braised Fish Maw and Dried Oyster with Broccoli
Seafood Fried Fragrant Rice
Steamed 'Nianko' with fresh Shredded Coconut
Sweeten Sea Coconut, Ginko nut and white Fungus
Chinese Tea
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     Sneak peek of what you can expect to have for the CNY buffet spread. There were wide varieties of dishes where everyone can have more options and pick their own favourite dishes freely. Choices is entirely up to you and no need to wait for the dishes to be served. Dishes like Signature Lamb Chop, Prosperous Sea Cucumber, Shitake Mushroom and Superior Dried Oyster and more is included in these buffet menus too. Besides, there were so many desserts to choose from after your meals, Tong Shui, Cupcakes, Ice Cream, Lemon Meringue, Mochi and Chocolate Fountain.









Mochi in Mango flavor.


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Dorsett Reunion Buffet Dinner
(18th February 2015)
RM118.00++ per person

Dorsett Chap Goh Mei Buffet Dinner
(5th March 2015)
RM80.00++ per person
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Took photo with the Chefs who prepared the scrumptious meal.

Group photo of us, MHB members with the media, Chefs and PR manager of Dorsett KL.

Going back home with our full tummy. Thanks for having us Dorsett KL.


Dorsett Kuala Lumpur
172 Jalan Imbi,
55100 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.

For more information or table booking :
Contact Checkers Cafe 03-2716 1000 or
Visit the hotel's website www.dorsettregency.com/kualalumpur/

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  1. Tenshi Chn7 February 2015 at 01:13

    omg! lamb chop! my fav! the food all looks so goood!

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