Chinese New Year 2021 Malaysia
Monica Tindall
Whether movement restrictions lighten or not, Chinese New Year 2021 in Malaysia will be a good deal different from the past. Once again, restaurants have adapted to survive and bring joy to homes in place of dining out. From yee sang to full-on feasts, platters and do-it-yourself meals, local businesses offer an excellent variety to assist with the Year of the Ox festivities.
Here we round up some of our favourite gourmet goodies for Chinese New Year 2021 in Malaysia. Click on the title links for more details.
Chinese New Year 2021 Malaysia
Plant-based, Gluten-free Yee Sang
La Juiceria Superfoods caters to a healthy approach to Chinese New Year 2021 with their plant-based and gluten-free yee sang. Serving size is either Grande (catering to up to 10 pax) or Petite (2 – 5 pax) and comes together with cold-pressed juices. Find them here.
Prosperity Bowl & Bak Kwa
We love Skillet at 163‘s Prosperity Bowl with Abalone. This dish is inspired by lap mei fan – Chinese cured meat in a clay pot with rice. Skillet’s version uses Lawas Highland rice, which gives more of a chew to the bite and great aromatics. Cooked together with their house-made Bak Kwa, the sweet, rich flavours are infused into the rice. Fresh chives and spring onions brighten the top. Lastly, plump juicy abalones are added as a symbol of good fortune. Get yours delivered here.
A Little Farm on the Hill
The team from A Little Farm on the Hill, famous for their organic produce and house-smoked meats, are also delivering this year. We try their Smokey Lucky Ducky served with 20 pillow-soft buns, daikon radish pickles, farm-made hoisin sauce and spicy hot sauce. It’s plenty for four people and comes with instructions on how to reheat and carve it. This is perfect for us, but there are also add-ons available such as yee sang, cake and cookies or you can go The Full Monty and get a complete feast including it all. Further details and orders here.
Happiness Set – Chinese New Year 2021
Taking all of the labour out of Chinese New Year 2021 in Malaysia, the team at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur has curated an eight-course feast in the Spring Happiness Set. We’re big fans of chef Gerald Chong’s cooking style – lots of fresh ingredients and no MSG. Highlights of the set are triple prosperity yee sang, baked cod and crispy 5-spice salt and pepper chicken. Order it here.
The Ox Box
The team at Gesuto provide a little twist on tradition with its Ox Box delivery especially curated for this festive season. Serving Japanese cuisine with modern European influences, the restaurant guarantees a meal that is both exciting and delicious.
Platters
For something fun and tasty, JO + KO have put together attractive CNY platters. The box includes cheese, jam, fresh and dried fruit, nuts, cookies, pastries, bak kwa and a mini bottle of Bottega Prosecco. They make great nibbles with drinks over a leisurely afternoon or something to pick on while awaiting the main affair. Check them out on Instagram here.
Do-it-yourself – Chinese New Year 2021
Seafood
Seafood Maestro delivers premium fresh and frozen seafood to your doorstep for those who like to be a little more hands-on. It’s some of the best quality we’ve come across. Check out some of their latest arrivals and Chinese New Year 2021 promotions here.
Chicken
Alternatively, or in addition to seafood, you might prefer chicken. We opt for Kampung Gold as it’s free-range and hormone and antibiotic-free. Not only have the birds been raised humanely, but we can also trust what’s going into our bodies. Place an order here.
Booze
Royal Salute has launched a Chinese New Year edition to mark the Year of the Ox. It features a vibrantly illustrated gift pack for the whisky’s 21-Year-Old Signature Blend. The bright red outer packaging tells an intricate story of the traditions of the spring festival, intertwining symbols of good health and prosperity to create the ultimate gift to share with loved ones to welcome the Year of the Ox.
Chinese New Year 2021 Menus – Malaysia
Below you’ll find some further gourmet menus to help you make this CNY just a little more special.
How will you celebrate Chinese New Year 2021 this year? Do you like to do-it-yourself or would rather order-in if possible? However you partake in the festivities, we wish you a prosperous and healthy Year of the Ox.
Find more food delivery services in KL here and stay up to date with the latest happenings around Malaysia here and here.
Ooooo…ducky looks good! Slurpssss!!!!
Oh wow you are making me jealous all over again and my mouth is watering!!! Stay safe, Cheers Diane
Hi Monica, I run a small food business from home which started in Oct last year. Our business is expanding positively and organically through simple WhatsApp, IG and referrals. I’d like to reach out to a further audience but not in too much of a commercial way as my production capacity is not that extensive since we are still operating from home. I would like to send you a sample of our goodies and interest you in including us in your Yum List;) our two star products and specialties are Chinese roast pork (Siew yoke) and Brownies . If you are interested i would be happy to provide you with more information. Thank you and hope to hear from you)
What a colorful array of delicious food in the Ox Box! Appears to be protein packed.