There are Chinese New Year menus that simply fulfil tradition — and then there are those that feel personal, thoughtful, and truly celebratory. Celestial Court at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur falls firmly in the latter, presenting its Imperial Prosperity menu as a polished showcase of craftsmanship, symbolism, and flavour .
The experience begins with the Prosperity Yee Sang, crowned with premium sliced abalone, snow pear, and sea jellyfish. The fresh crunch of the pear adds a refreshing sweetness that brightens the classic plum sauce, while the abalone lends that unmistakable luxurious chew. It is a Yee Sang that tastes festive without being cloying — balanced, textured, and beautifully presented.
A bowl of warmth follows in the form of the Braised Premium Treasures Soup with Dried Seafood. Deeply savoury with layered oceanic richness, it carries that comforting, homely warmth of double-boiled Cantonese soups, yet refined enough to feel celebratory rather than rustic. Every spoonful feels nourishing — exactly what Lunar New Year dining should evoke.
Then arrives a true showstopper: the Braised Whole Baby Abalone with Dried Scallop, Sea Cucumber, Fish Maw, Dried Oyster and Chinese Mushroom. This is a lavish medley that celebrates abundance — tender, gelatinous textures soaking up a glossy superior sauce. The flavours are intense yet elegant; nothing overwhelms, everything harmonises.
If there is one dish that steals attention visually and aromatically, it is the Signature Roasted Crispy Duck with Herbs. The skin crackles audibly with each bite, offering that prized brittle crispness, while the meat remains succulent with a gentle herbal infusion. It’s indulgent, but never greasy — a standout dish diners will remember.
Seafood lovers will appreciate the Steamed Tiger Grouper with Red-Eye Chili and Fungus Flower, beautifully steamed to just-flaking perfection. The chili lends fragrance rather than heat, enhancing rather than overpowering the delicate fish.
The Roasted Garlic Fried Rice with Diced Scallop and Asparagus plays the role of satisfying comfort. The rice is fluffy, perfumed with roasted garlic, and dotted with sweet, bouncy scallop pieces — a wonderfully savoury finale before desserts.
Desserts lean refreshing and symbolic rather than overly sweet. Chilled Herbal Jelly with Sea Coconut and Red Dates offers cooling relief after the feast, while Cold Ice Cream Mochi adds playful joy. Everything ends on a light note, never heavy.
An interesting highlight this year is the introduction of the hotel’s Supreme Spicy Sun-Dried Scallop Sauce, crafted with Japanese scallops, dried shrimp, chili padi, shallots, and garlic. It delivers a deeply umami, gently fiery kick — versatile enough to uplift rice, noodles, or even home-cooked dishes, and undeniably gift-worthy.
Beyond the food, Celestial Court itself remains a charming setting — refined but warm, contemporary with a rooted sense of tradition. Combined with attentive hospitality and thoughtfully curated menus across the hotel’s dining venues, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur proves once again why it remains a festive favourite.
This Lunar New Year, Celestial Court doesn’t merely serve a meal — it serves sentiment, celebration, and the joyful spirit of reunion, one elegant dish at a time.
