As Chinese New Year approaches, Oversea Restaurant returns with its annual festive menu, welcoming the Year of the Horse from 17 February 2026 with a spread rooted firmly in Cantonese heritage. Available from 5 January to 3 March 2026, this year’s offerings continue the brand’s long-standing focus on traditional flavours, elevated with premium ingredients and celebratory symbolism.
The theme, Golden Horse Embraces a Golden Start, sets the tone for a menu designed for reunion dining. Many of the dishes draw from recipes that have been part of Oversea’s kitchen since the 1970s, making the festive spread feel reassuringly familiar for regulars, while still offering a few new highlights to mark the new year.
Yee Sang That Balances Tradition and Indulgence
No Lunar New Year table is complete without Yee Sang, and Oversea’s versions remain a crowd favourite. Beyond the classic smoked salmon option, the variations featuring abalone and black truffle stand out for their richer mouthfeel and depth of flavour. The abalone slices add a subtle chewiness that contrasts well with the crisp vegetables, while the black truffle lends an earthy aroma that elevates the toss beyond the usual sweet-tangy profile.
The Oversea Fabulous Fruity Yee Sang offers a lighter alternative, with a refreshing sweetness that makes it easier on the palate, especially for diners who prefer something less oil-forward. Texturally, the balance of crunch from the crackers and freshness from the shredded vegetables remains satisfying, making it an easy crowd-pleaser for large gatherings.
Prosperity Treasure Pot Remains the Centrepiece
The Prosperity Treasure Pot continues to be the showstopper of Oversea’s festive menu. Served piping hot, the claypot-style stew brings together 16 premium ingredients in a broth that is deeply aromatic without being overpowering. Each scoop delivers layers of flavour, from the richness of the seafood to the comforting savouriness of the slow-simmered sauce.
What makes this dish enduringly popular is its sense of abundance — visually impressive, generous in portion, and designed for sharing. It’s the kind of dish that naturally slows down a meal, encouraging conversation as diners help themselves, making it well-suited for reunion dinners.
Waxed Meat Claypot Rice for Comfort Seekers
The Hong Kong–Style Waxed Meat Claypot Rice offers a more nostalgic take on festive dining. Cooked directly over heat, the rice develops a crisp, golden crust at the bottom — a highlight that seasoned claypot fans will appreciate. The waxed meats release their fragrant oils into the rice, creating a deeply savoury base that doesn’t rely heavily on seasoning.
The optional foie gras add-on brings extra richness, though the dish is already satisfying on its own. At the pork-free Oversea Seafood outlet, the chicken sausage alternative holds its own, delivering a lighter but still aromatic version that doesn’t feel like a compromise.
New Dishes Add Subtle Variety
Among the new introductions, the Braised Pork Trotter is a comforting, slow-braised dish with tender meat and gelatinous skin that melts easily on the palate. The sauce leans savoury rather than sweet, making it suitable as a shared dish alongside rice and vegetables, rather than a heavy standalone indulgence.
The Stir-Fried Crystal Prawn with Water Chestnut provides a welcome contrast. The prawns are cooked just long enough to retain their bounce, while the water chestnuts add a refreshing crunch that keeps the dish light and lively. It’s a straightforward preparation, but one that works well amid heavier festive dishes.
Set Menus and Festive Takeaways
For those planning larger gatherings, Oversea’s multi-course Chinese New Year set menus combine these festive highlights with familiar Cantonese staples, offering a structured way to host family meals without over-ordering. Pork-free menus are also available at selected outlets, including EMP KL and Oversea Seafood, ensuring inclusivity across different dining preferences.
On the sweeter side, Oversea’s festive confectionery selection makes for practical gifting. The new sea salt peanut cookies and pineapple balls strike a good balance between sweetness and nuttiness, while the egg rolls and oriental muffins remain reliable favourites for traditionalists.
Refreshed Sri Petaling Outlet
Adding to the festive experience is the newly upgraded Oversea Restaurant Sri Petaling outlet. With refreshed interiors and improved facilities, the space feels more polished while retaining a comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere. Its capacity and flexible layout make it suitable not just for reunion dinners, but also for larger celebrations and corporate gatherings during the festive season.
Overall, Oversea Restaurant’s 2026 Chinese New Year offerings stay true to what the brand does best — classic Cantonese flavours, generous portions, and dishes designed for sharing. It’s a familiar festive destination that continues to refine rather than reinvent, which, for many families, is exactly the appeal.
