Chinese New Year is around the corner again. With only two weeks left, now is the best time to start making your reunion dinner reservations. For those with Muslim family members, you might want to consider one of these halal Chinese restaurants in Klang Valley:
- Tung Yuen@Grand BlueWave Hotel, Shah Alam
Serving mainly Cantonese, Szechuan and Dim Sum cuisines, Tung Yuen Chinese Restaurant is located in Southeast Asia’s first 5-star hotel accredited with the highest halal-friendly rating by Crescent Rating.
Address: Level 1, Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam, Persiaran Perbandaran, Seksyen 14, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor
Opening hours: Daily, 12.00pm – 2.30pm (lunch) and 6.30pm – 10.30pm (dinner)
Website: Tung Yuen Chinese Restaurant - Dolly Dim Sum
A new player on the scene, Dolly Dim Sum is a force to be reckoned with, and it already has several locations for Chinese food fans to choose from. Its chic ambiance is Instagrammable, making it popular among the young foodies.
Besides serving the traditional dim sum dishes like Siew Mai and Har Gao, they also serve oriental-inspired drinks to complement your dishes, such as Lemongrass-infused Jasmine Iced Tea, Pu Er Old-Fashioned and Prohibition Ice Tea.
Address: Available at seven locations: Avenue K, NU Sentral, Pavillion, Sunway Putra Mall, IOI City Mall Putrajaya, Sunway Pyramid, and The Curve.
Opening hours: Daily, 11am – 10pm (all outlets)
Website: Dolly Dim Sum
- Mohd Chan Restaurant
Another popular Chinese restaurant with several locations in Klang Valley, Mohd Chan has been around since 2007, a time where halal Chinese restaurants were rare to find. In addition to serving over 30 steamed and fried dim sums and Cantonese-style cuisines, there are also other Southeast Asian-infused dishes on the menu.
For 2020 Chinese New Year celebration, the chain restaurant is offering special CNY sets, with prices ranging from RM138 to RM888 per set. Some of the dishes included in the sets are Crab Meat Soup with Shredded Abalone, Classic Butter Prawn, Chilled Sea Coconut with Longan, Crispy Soft-Shell Crabs with Salted Egg Sauce, and Golden Tofu.
Address: Available at 20 locations in Klang Valley
Opening hours: Daily, 11am – 11pm (all outlets)
Website: Mohd Chan Restaurant - Haslinda Sim Abdullah Restaurant, Bandar Baru Bangi
Established in 2001, this award-winning restaurant has been featured on several TV shows like Jalan-Jalan Cari Makan. Don’t be fooled by its humble vibe, as the restaurant serves up luxury family-style meals for dinner fit for a royalty.
You’ll also find plenty of classic Chinese dishes on the menu, like Hainanese Chicken Rice. For CNY, check out their Jelly Fish Yee Sang and Salmon Yee Sang sets.
Address: No. 46, Jalan Medan 2C, Section 9, Pusat Bandar Baru Bangi, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor
Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 12.30pm – 10.30pm. Saturday and Sunday: 12.30pm – 11.30pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
Website: Haslinda Sim Abdullah Restaurant - Amber Chinese Muslim Restaurant, Bangsar
Featuring a contemporary atmosphere, the restaurant serves traditional Chinese cuisines from Northern China. Must-tries here include Lotus Seed with White Fungus Soup, Kung Pao Chicken, Braised Fish, Sesame Mochi Bun and Chinese Chives Pancakes.
Address: Unit 1-14, Level 1, Nexus No. 7, Jalan Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Daily, 11.30am – 10.30pm
Website: Amber Bangsar - Muhibbah Seafood Restaurant, Kg. Sungai Penchala
Seafood fans would definitely love this restaurant, nestled in the idyllic Kg. Sungai Penchala, one of the remaining kampungs left in the big city. Their CNY Special Sets range from RM448 to RM488 per set. Each set comes with Prosperity Yee Sang and Four Seasons Platter, along with other different dishes.
Address: Lot 2851, Jalan Seri Penchala, Kg Sg Penchala 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Daily, 12pm – 2.30pm (lunch) and 6.30pm – 10pm (dinner)
Website: Muhibbah Seafood Restaurant