Dorsett Hartamas Kuala Lumpur Ushers in the Lunar New Year with the Feast of Fortune and Dish of Abundance

Welcoming the Lunar New Year with Prosperity and Unity

The Lunar New Year isn’t just another festive date on the calendar. It’s a heartfelt celebration of new beginnings, family reunions, prosperity, and hope. In 2025, Dorsett Hartamas Kuala Lumpur steps into the festive spotlight by presenting a thoughtfully curated Lunar New Year dining experience — The 

Feast of Fortune and the much-loved Dish of Abundance Yee Sang.

Available from 11 December 2025, these offerings are designed to bring people together over symbolic dishes, meaningful flavours, and memorable moments. Whether you’re gathering with family, hosting a corporate reunion, or celebrating with close friends, this festive collection promises a dining experience that feels both traditional and indulgent.

Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Ushers in the Year of the Horse - Chinese New Year Set Menu & Buffet

Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Ushers in the Year of the Horse

Chinese New Year isn’t just a celebration—it’s a feeling. It’s about reunion dinners that stretch late into the night, laughter echoing across round tables, and dishes that carry generations of meaning. This year, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur sets the tone for the Year of the Horse with an exclusive Chinese New Year Media Preview that beautifully blends heritage, abundance, and modern elegance.

Hosted at Celestial Court, the hotel’s signature Cantonese restaurant, the preview offered an exclusive first look at thoughtfully curated festive menus, creative culinary highlights, and immersive dining experiences designed to usher in prosperity and renewal.

Christmas is the most searched season for best Christmas cakes, festive desserts, and holiday cake gifts — and this year, Sweet Passion Premium Cake delivers a thoughtfully crafted collection designed to elevate every celebration. 

Whether you’re hosting a Christmas dinner, planning festive gifting, or searching for the perfect year-end dessert, these three signature cakes are created to suit different tastes, occasions, and sharing moments.

Christmas Cake Guide 2025: Discover Sweet Passion Premium Festive Cake Collection 🎄🍰

F&B Insider Facts: The Truth Behind Buffet Sushi Malaysians Never Knew

Why Buffet Sushi Never Tastes Fresh — Insider Facts Malaysians Should Know

Malaysians love buffets, but one item consistently disappoints: sushi. The dry rice, mushy seaweed, and bland fish leave diners wondering why it can’t match restaurant-quality standards. The truth is simple — and knowing it can help you enjoy buffets much more.

The Insider Truth Behind Buffet Sushi

Sushi is extremely sensitive to time. Once made, its quality drops quickly.

But many buffets prepare sushi in huge batches hours before service to reduce staffing costs. With fewer chefs and thousands of pieces needed, pre-making is standard practice.

As a result, sushi sits for long periods, losing moisture and texture. Rice becomes stiff, seaweed turns soggy, and raw fish dulls — long before diners arrive.

Hometown Hainan Coffee has opened its latest outlet in the upscale neighbourhood of Bukit Damansara,  located at 7, Jalan Setiakasih 5, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur. Known for serving traditional Hainanese food crafted from cherished family recipes, the brand continues to grow steadily and today operates 25 outlets across the Klang Valley.

This well-loved Malaysian dining chain offers more than just nostalgic flavours—it represents a four-generation legacy dedicated to preserving the essence of authentic Malaysian cuisine shaped by the Hainanese community. 

In 2025, Hometown Hainan Coffee was honoured at the World Gourmet Awards, receiving the Top Outstanding F&B Brand Award and Top Authentic Casual Dining. This recognition reflects the brand’s continued commitment to quality, authenticity, and excellence in serving traditional Hainanese food.

Hometown Hainan Coffee  Bukit Damansara – A Taste of Malaysian Hainanese Heritage with Modern Comfort

Menu Psychology - The Menu Trick That Makes You Spend More (You’ve Been Played)

How Restaurant Menus Trick You Into Spending More — And How to Outsmart Them

Every time you open a restaurant menu, you are already being guided toward a specific choice. Menu psychology is a powerful tool in the F&B world, and one of its most effective tactics is the use of “decoy items.” These high-priced dishes are designed to influence your perception — not your appetite. Today, we break down how this trick works and how Malaysians can avoid getting played.

What Is a Decoy Item and Why Is It There?

A decoy item is a dish priced so high that most customers would never consider ordering it. But that’s exactly the point.

Its real purpose is to make everything around it look cheaper.

For example, if a menu lists a lobster dish at RM138, the RM48 grilled chicken suddenly feels “reasonable,” even if it’s actually overpriced. You aren’t choosing the best value — you’re choosing the option that feels like a bargain compared to the decoy.

ALERT Lotteria Fans: Lotteria Malaysia First Outlet @ The Curve PJ - Korean Top Fast Food Icons

LOTTERIA Opens First Malaysian Outlet at The Curve Mall, Petaling Jaya

Lotteria, South Korea’s largest quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain, has officially made its Malaysian debut with the opening of its first outlet at The Curve Mall GZF 05& GZF 06, Ground Floor, Mutiara Damansara, on 5 December 2025. The launch marks a major milestone in Malaysian F&B, bringing one of Korea’s most iconic fast-food brands to local shores.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was jointly officiated by Serai Group co-founders Datuk Mohd Najib Abdul Hamid and Puan Rina Abdullah, together with representatives of the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Malaysia. Their presence highlighted the cultural and business significance of this new partnership.