Season of Golden Tidings: Christmas Buffet @ InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

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This article is part of our Christmas 2025 series.

The magic of Christmas comes to life once again at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur! This evening, the hotel unveils its “Season of Golden Tidings”, a month-long celebration filled with elevated dining and festive cheer.

The event is marked by a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, followed by caroling and the appearance of Santa Claus!

Carolers from Kelab Belia Setiakawan Harmonic Ensemble

Afterwards, we are given the opportunity to experience a lavish feast at Serena Brasserie as it gives a preview of the Sparkling Season Dinner Buffet (1–23 December 2025, 26–30 December 2025) and Golden Feast Dinner Buffet (24–25 December 2025).

Santa Claus & Santarina

Light Appetizers

The colorful assortment of cold cuts and salads prime your palate for the grand feast to come.

Whole Poached Salmon with Mixed Vegetable Pickles & Honey Mustard Dressing
In-House Smoked Salmon
Beef Pastrami
Seafood Terrine
Chicken Terrine
Seafood with Balsamic Jelly
Chicken Liver Pâté with Prunes
Assorted Pickles
Cheese Platter

Festive Highlights

The luxurious festive buffet features many holiday centerpieces. Indulge in traditional roast meats, baked seafood and classic European accompaniments.

Baked to a golden crisp, the signature Salmon En Croute is a must-try here.

Salmon En Croute

Baked Truffle Jumbo Chicken is succulent with earthy flavors, thanks to the infusion of black truffle.

Baked Truffle Jumbo Chicken
Slipper Lobster Thermidor
Baked Fish “Tiga Rasa”

The Jumbo Chicken Sausage is similar to the traditional German Thüringer Bratwurst, but made with chicken instead. The sausage is exceptionally juicy and flavorful. We highly recommend it!

Jumbo Chicken Sausage
Slow-Cooked Roasted Rib Prime of Beef
Creamy Spinach & Brown Sauce

Marinated with pink, green and black peppercorns, the Trio Peppercorn Lamb Crusted offers complex and aromatic flavors that complement the tender lamb.

Trio Peppercorn Lamb Crusted
Oven-Baked Harissa Whole Lamb
Grilled Vegetable Skewers

Be sure to include comforting side dishes such as Yorkshire pudding, Brussels sprouts, grilled corn and garlic bread.

Triple Cheese with Spinach & Mushroom
Rendang Minang Beef Pie
Garlic Bread

Ocean’s Bounty

There is a beeline of seafood lovers in front of the Seafood on Ice section. Here, you can enjoy a taste of the ocean’s finest riches.

Crabs & Scallops
Lobsters
Oysters

Check out the tank filled with live tiger prawns! Upon request, the prawns are grilled before your eyes — you can’t find prawns fresher than these!

Pair the succulent prawns with one of many homemade dipping sauces. The chili sauce and tomato salsa are particularly good.

Enjoy a taste of Japan with freshly prepared sushi and sashimi.

Assorted Sushi & Sashimi

Heart of the Feast

Prepare to be dazzled by the selection of hot dishes here.

Roasted Duck Galantine with Cherry Sauce
Baked Salmon, Sautéed Spinach & Mushroom with Creamy Mustard Sauce
Lasagne al Forno
Cod & Capers Croquette with Eggplant & Bell Pepper Dip
Grilled Radicchio, Endive, Baby Carrots Coriander & Basil Oil
Hasselback Potatoes

Besides traditional Christmas recipes, the menu includes local delights that are attuned to the Malaysian palate.

Soft-Shell Crab Goreng Berempah
Medan-Style Egg Omelette
Stir-Fried Clams with Black Bean Sauce
Siew Pak Choy with Oyster Sauce
Wok-Fried Glass Noodle with Seafood
Madras Chicken Curry
Aloo Dal Curry
Biryani Rice

There is also a tandoor oven where fresh naan bread is baked to perfection.

Fish, Chicken & Lamb Tikka

Hot & Hearty

The Cep Mushroom Soup here is highly recommended. Due to the high cost, cep mushrooms are seldom used especially in a buffet setting. Be sure to have your filling of this delicacy!

Cep Mushroom Soup
Sup Daging Berempah

Grab some Popiah that are made fresh on the spot.

Alternatively, customize a bowl of noodle soup with your favorite ingredients.

You may opt for spaghetti, rigatoni or potato gnocchi at the pasta station. Our favorite is the prawn & crab ravioli. After cooking, have the pasta mixed in a giant Parmesan wheel for extra creaminess!

Prawn & Crab Ravioli in Carbonara Sauce

Sweet Finale

Moving to the grand finale, the desserts section is a wonderland of sweet indulgence. There is a huge array of festive confections for you to sink your teeth in!

Santa’s Yule Log
Chocolate Yule Log
Gingerbread House
Panettone & Gingerbread Man
Stollen
Fruitcake
Christmas Pudding
Christmas Cookies
Cheesecake
Toffee & Nut Cake
Mille-Feuille
Macarons
Peach Mousse
Mixed Berry Mousse
Cherry Trifle
Mince Pies
Mont Blanc

We highly recommend you save room for some freshly-baked Soufflé! This delicate dessert must be enjoyed while it is still hot. The soothing aroma makes it simply irresistible!

Soufflé
Soft-Serve Ice Cream
Assorted Fruits
Cut Fruits
Fruit Punch
Mocktails

Secure Your Golden Tidings Feast Now!

Whether you plan to have an intimate Christmas dinner or an unforgettable New Year’s Eve countdown, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur has the right setting for you. Reserve your table through WhatsApp or email today!

  • 20% savings for IHG One Rewards members and partner bank cardholders.
  • Early bird savings of 25% if you order online by 30 November 2025.
Executive Chef Rudy

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