As the Year of The Horse draws closer, the city is already buzzing with preparations to welcome yet another prosperous year. Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral is no exception to this. For this Lunar New Year of 2026, the hotel has a lot of curated offerings lined up for the festive season. This year, the theme is a spirited “Gallop into Fortune,” a fitting nod to the energy of the zodiac animal itself. From sprawling festive buffets to exclusive chef-led pop-ups and even takeaways to bring home, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral has got everything covered for a wonderful Lunar New Year.
Gallop into Fortune at Nook
The heart of the celebration lies at Nook, Aloft’s signature restaurant, where the atmosphere is set for a season of reunion and joy. The festive buffet spread features many crowd-favourites, perfect for those long, laughter-filled family gatherings. After all, good food is always enhanced by good company.
Highlights include Osmanthus Butter Fried Tiger Prawns, Reunion Braised Chicken with Dried Oyster and Fatt Choy, a Fortune Carving Station featuring a variety of roasted meats, and Claypot Chicken Rice with Braised Mushrooms.
Of course, no reunion is complete without the mandatory lohei. Nook features a DIY Yee Sang station, inviting guests to toss for prosperity, health, and a bit of extra luck in the coming year.
The buffet details for Gallop into Fortune at Nook are as follows:
- The Lucky Stride Buffet
- 15 January to 21 February 2026
- Thursday to Saturday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- RM 168 nett per person
- Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner Buffet (CNY Eve)
- 16 February 2026
- Monday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- RM 188 nett per person
- Chinese New Year Day 1 and Day 2 Lunch Buffet
- 17 and 18 February 2026
- Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
- RM 158 nett per person
The Main Event: “Lucky Bowl by Chef Ng”
The true jewel in Nook’s festive crown this year is the exclusive pop-up: “Lucky Bowl by Chef Ng.” Executive Chinese Chef Ng Kok Wai has crafted a selection of time-honoured delicacies, where each dish showcases the chef’s passion and creativity.
The pop-up highlights Steamed Mantou with Roasted Duck and Turmeric Sauce, featuring soft, fluffy buns paired with flavourful duck, as well as Steamed Red Snapper with Signature Chilli Sauce, offering tender fish served with a spicy-savoury sauce.
Lucky Strides To-Go: Prosperity, Delivered
If your idea of a perfect celebration involves the comfort of your own dining room (minus the hours of kitchen prep), the Lucky Strides To-Go offerings are your best friend.
Aloft has curated two stunning set menus that bring the restaurant experience to anyone’s doorstep:
- Authentic Roasted Duck Set Menu – RM288nett
- Roasted Goma Nori Chicken Set Menu – RM228nett
These sets are packed with signature delights, including Fragrant Seaweed Fried Rice with Flower Squid & Onions, Beijing-style Jiaozi, and the adorable Golden Yuan Bao Sesame Custard Puffs.
To complete this home feast, guests can also add a Toss to Prosperity with their artisanal Yee Sang selections featuring nutritious cordyceps. Choose from the Golden Horse (Abalone & Salmon), the Pearl Horse (Snow Crab), or the Jade Horse (Macadamia Nuts & Wakame), with prices starting from a very reasonable RM108nett.
Note: Pre-orders for Lucky Strides To-Go and Yee Sang are open from 15 January to 18 February 2026.
Retro-Chic Vibes and Artistic Flavour
The festive spirit begins in the lobby itself. Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral has transformed its entrance into a retro-chic Chinese New Year enclave, drawing inspiration from traditional tea houses and courtyard aesthetics. It’s the perfect backdrop for those festive family photos.
There’s even a Lucky Strokes Calligraphy Station, where guests can watch a master calligrapher at work and take home their very own personalised couplets.
The Aloft Getaway
Why let the evening end with dinner? For those looking to truly immerse themselves in the holiday spirit, the Aloft Getaway room package serves as the ultimate treat.
Designed for families and couples alike, the package includes:
- A stylish stay in one of Aloft’s signature rooms.
- Daily breakfast for two.
- A one-time Chinese New Year–themed dinner buffet at Nook.
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