8 Places In KL & PJ Where You Can Enjoy A Festive Dinner With Your Family This Christmas

Christmas dinners in KL & PJ

If there’s one thing we look forward to in December, it’s feasting on good food and spending quality time with our loved ones. As not all of us are chefs who can whip up fanciful meals from scratch even with easy recipes to guide us, a good option is heading out for a nice meal with the fam or friends. To save you the hassle of finding a spot to savour scrumptious meals this festive season, we rounded up 8 restaurants when you can dig into a variety of Christmas dishes for dinner. 

1. Table & Apron – Christmas menu available till 1st January 

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This Christmas, Table & Apron is back with a whole new Christmas dinner menu that’s available from now till 1st January 2024. It’s made up of hearty dishes, such as the Signature Roasted and Sliced Porchetta (RM58), comprising juicy pork belly, Dijon mustard, and chimichurri.

This meal is available only on weekends, so if you want to indulge in this crispy, succulent dish on Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve, be sure to order ahead to avoid disappointment. 

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Other dishes you can order at the restaurant are Lamb Stew (RM60) and Seared Fish with Beurre Blanc and Watercress (RM55), both also part of their delightful Christmas menu.

For desserts, Christmas-loving diners will enjoy the Bailey’s Chocolate Pie (RM168) – this is a slightly pricier dish, but it comes loaded with decadent milk chocolate, Baileys and whipped cream.

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Address: 23, Jalan SS20/11, Damansara Kim, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 5:30pm-10:30pm | Sat & Sun 11:30am-2:30pm & 5:30pm-10:30pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: 03 7733 4000 | Table & Apron’s website | Facebook

2. The Butcher’s Table – honey-baked ham

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Meat lovers will want to head to The Butcher’s Table – they have a Christmas menu featuring a variety of meat dishes. For signature delights, the Honey Baked Ham (RM138) is a highlight. A fully-cooked ham is generously coated with honey and served with sweet cranberry sauce. 

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For those who want to switch up their usual roast chicken order, there’s the New Zealand Rack of Lamb (RM250 for 7-8 ribs). There are also takeaway options, such as the Crispy Pork Knuckle (RM135) that’s a visual feast: juicy succulent pork is baked to perfection to achieve a crispy, golden-brown crackling skin. 

Address: 26, Jalan SS 2/103, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11am-3pm & 6pm-10pm | Fri-Sun 11am-3pm & 5.30pm-10pm
Contact: 011-1639 9770 | The Butcher’s Table’s website | Facebook | Instagram 

3. Huckleberry – roasted turkey with sage & thyme

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For a classic serving of roasted turkey at the dinner table, Huckleberry’s Christmas menu features Roasted Turkey with Sage and Thyme (RM700/5kg) that’s served with homemade cranberry sauce. Diners can choose sides either truffle mash or garlic rosemary potatoes.

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If you’re going all out and ordering a feast, you’ll get to enjoy a 10% off your second main upon purchase this Christmas.

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For desserts, there are options of Jolly Gingerbread Loaf (RM65), topped with cream cheese frosting and mini gingerbread cookies, and the Cranberry Shortbread (RM33/15 pieces) – buttery shortbread is paired with cranberries and orange zest. For cookies to go around the table, opt for the Garibaldi Cookies (RM35/5 pieces) that are buttery biscuits sandwiching a layer of sweet caramel and raisins soaked in Valencia oranges.

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Address: G108 & GK2, Bangsar Shopping Centre, 285, Jalan Maarof, 59000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hour: 9am-1am, Daily
Contact: 03-2011 0066 | Huckleberry’s Instagram | Facebook

4. LI Restaurant – Christmas meal sets

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Tucked away in SS2, LI Restaurant has something new rolled up their sleeves this season – Christmas sets. Each fuss-free set which will help you skip the often-hard decision of picking which dishes to savour, is priced from RM255. It comes with the showstopper Roast Chicken with Onion Gravy glazed with honey vinegar and stuffed with butter, which can feed up to three individuals. 

Other mains included are the baked-to-perfection Farmer’s Pie and an Apple Honey Thyme Panna Cotta to wrap up your Christmas feast.

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Address: 47, Jalan SS 22/23, Ss 22, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:30am-4pm & 6pm-10pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: 03-7733 7692 | Li Restaurant’s Facebook | Instagram

5. Monroe KL – Angus Rib Eye paired with wine

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Enjoying a Christmas feast is especially fun when you’re surrounded by your loved ones. If you’re planning on having one this year, consider a visit to Monroe KL. 

Diners can relish classic dishes this time of the year with their Fa La La Feast (RM140/pax). With this, you can expect to savour on tender bites of Angus Rib Eye served with cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes with labneh, completed with a butterscotch pudding to satisfy your belly. 

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For thirst quenchers, the restaurant serves an array of natural wines from Delinquente Wine Co that you can order to accompany you during your Christmas feast here. 

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Address: 227, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 11am-11pm | Sat-Mon 9am-11pm
Contact: 03-2772 1314 | Monroe KL’s Facebook | Instagram

6. Staple Dough – Christmas buffet with porky mains & desserts

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Located in Megah Rise Mall, Staple Dough is a cosy restaurant that’s serving an array of delicious Italian fusion dishes as part of their Christmas buffet (RM159/pax). 

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Among the highlights are their mains, which include pork belly served with garlic emulsion and tomato salad. Fried to golden perfection, this dish is perfect for those who enjoy the juicy and tender taste of pork. 

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Seafood lovers can feast on the Tangliolini Canadian Lobster soaked with Marinara sauce. Among the sought-after dessert items include the Christmas Panetonne served with vanilla custard sauce and Oolong Peach Compote that’ll add a sweet touch while you dine here.

Address: Megah Rise, 3, Jalan SS 24/9, Taman Megah, 47301, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 12pm-3pm & 6pm-10pm, Daily
Contact: 013-475 9859 | Staple Dough’s website

7. Red Kettle – a variety of meat dishes

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This Christmas, Red Kettle is offering a variety of meat dishes that won’t disappoint. For starters, try the Lamb Shoulder Rack (RM129.90) consisting of roasted lamb shoulder rack served with roasted vegetables and lemon sauce. This meal can comfortably feed up to five individuals. 

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The BBQ Pork Ribs (RM79.90) that’s grilled to perfection and accompanied with roasted vegetables and grilled corn makes for an ideal meal to share around the table. 

Address: F130, 1st Floor, The Starling Mall, 6, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: 03 7733 2130 | Red Kettle’s Instagram | Facebook

8. Pichaeats – takeaway traditional Palestinian cuisine with a festive twist

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If you’re looking for a fusion Christmas dinner menu to have at home this season, enjoy traditional Palestinian cuisine with a Christmas spin from Pichaeats.

You can have an array of dishes delivered straight to your doorstep, such as Season Meat-ings (RM254) that feeds up to five individuals. This set comprises hearty and fragrant mains, such as honey-sumac roast chicken, creamy potato gratin, and Italian chicken cranberry meatballs. Desserts included are cinnamon date cake with chocolate chunks and caramel sauce.

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Meanwhile, the Holly Jolly Chickmas (RM245) is perfect for foodies who enjoy a French twist even for Christmas feasts. It comes with French-inspired chicken chasseur with a demi-glace sauce that can feed a group of five comfortably.

A Winter Wonderlamb (RM480), which includes a pomegranate-and-herb roasted leg of lamb with onion sauce is also available for delivery from the Christmas Mains menu. The set includes mixed Za’atar potatoes, eggplant pepper dip, and classic humus. This set serves up to five people.

Address: Atria Shopping Gallery, C26, Jalan SS 22/23, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: 017-749 8733  | Pichaeats’s Instagram | Facebook

 Restaurants for Christmas dinners in KL & PJ

Whether you enjoy a social meal out or a more intimate dinner at home, sharing a meal is a great way to celebrate the holiday season with your close friends and family. So, if you’re in the mood to deck the halls and indulge in delectable Christmas feasts, these cafes and restaurants in KL and PJ offer beloved seasonal mains to desserts at a reasonable price. 

Read more here: 

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• 10 things to do in Klang Valley in December 2022
• 7 places to buy cheap Christmas trees in Malaysia

Cover image adapted from: @quivomalaysia via Instagram, @d_chum via Instagram, @cafe.bandit via Instagram

This article was first published on 20th December 2022, and updated on 20th December 2023.