Poon Choi in Malaysia
No dish screams Chinese New Year quite like poon choi. Built in a lavish stack of premium ingredients, slow-cooked and soaked with rich sauces, it is the ultimate festive one-pot showstopper for reunion dinners that look and taste like edible prosperity.
And this CNY, restaurants are offering these towering pots of fortune and bringing them straight to your doors. Here are 6 poon choi in the Klang Valley available for takeaway, so you know where to order your cauldron of slow-braised gems to enjoy at home, without the dine-in scramble.
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1. UMI Japanese Restaurant at Imperial Lexis KL
Image credit: Imperial Lexis KL
UMI Japanese Restaurant of Imperial Lexis KL’s take on poon choi is a ceremonial centrepiece indeed. The Imperial Reunion Royale Pot has opulent layers of the best ingredients a quality poon choi should have: abalones and succulent prawns, buttery cod fish collar, plump Hokkaido scallops, fresh oysters, braised sea cucumber, premium fish maw, tender chicken leg, earthy mushrooms, golden tofu, black konjac, and silky Sanuki noodles.
Stacked and simmering, this poon choi comes in two sizes: the Double Delight (RM268) that serves 2 to 3 people, and the Full Prosperity (RM468) that is enough to feed 4 to 5 people.
Available from: Now till 3rd March
Where to order: 010-784 0176 | Imperial Lexis KL website
2. Way Modern Chinois
Image credit: Way Modern Chinois
At Way Modern Chinois restaurant, poon choi comes in two luxurious expressions.
Its most sumptuous offering is the Supreme Treasure Pot (RM529 per 6 pax) with premium abalone crowning the casserole, and treasure ingredients tucked snugly around, including the Ming prawns, fish maw, gold bags, dried oysters, and scallops for symbolic wealth, as well as kampung chicken and roasted duck for some richness and comfort.
The proteins are complemented by fresh vegetables, black mushrooms, white radish, black moss, broccol,i and Chinese cabbage that soak up the luscious braising sauce, elevated with sea cucumber, and finished off with a drizzle of truffle oil that perfumes every layer.
No less extravagant is the Prosperity Treasure Pot (RM369 per 6 pax) that offers the same generous spirit, sans the sea cucumber.
Available from: Now till 3rd March
Where to order: 019-911 1886 | Way Modern Chinois website
3. Oversea Restaurant
Image credit: Oversea Restaurant
A yearly affair that Oversea Restaurant wouldn’t miss out on, is ushering in the bai nian season with their extravagant poon choi. In 2026, their Prosperity Treasure Pot (RM738 per 6 pax) is stacked with 16 generous layers, each filled with ingredients slow-braised in an aromatic broth.
At the top sits whole abalones as the promise of abundance, alongside plump Japanese dried scallops that infuse the pot with natural umami. And then there’s the gelatinous fish maw, the smoky Cantonese roast duck and pork belly, the meaty sweetness of Iberico pork balls, succulent prawns that punctuate with their briny freshness, and assorted vegetables to balance out the broth.
Available from: Now till 3rd March
Where to order: 012-292 3170 | Oversea Restaurant website
4. Golden Phoenix at EQ KL
Image credit: EQ Kuala Lumpur
Trust EQ Kuala Lumpur to deliver a stunning poon choi with their annual Golden Phoenix pop-up come CNY, and this year, their Premium Poon Choy (RM759 per 6 pax) is just as impressive.
Their take on the festive classic showcases an exquisite selection of seafood and traditional delicacies: prized ten-head abalone crown the pot, tender sea cucumbers, fresh Tiger prawns, rich fish maws, delicately steamed chicken, and flavourful roast duck. There’s also a comforting medley of vegetables underneath that soak up the savoury gravy splendidly.
Available from: Now till 3rd March
Where to order: 03-2789 7839 | EQ Kuala Lumpur website
5. Dragon-i
Image credit: @dragoni_my via Instagram
A renowned Chinese restaurant like Dragon-i will not miss out on delivering an exceptional poon choi. Their Prosperity Reunion Treasure Pot (RM328 per 6 pax) is brimming with all the auspiciousness and warmth from the abalones, roasted duck, large prawns, juicy meatballs, and an abundance of vegetables, all simmering together in a rich broth. And of course, you’ll find the golden money bags within the assembly too, delivering the symbolic richness of the season.
Available from: Now till 3rd March
Where to order: Dragon-i website
6. PUTIEN
Image credit: Putien
PUTIEN’s poon choi is a massive heartfelt nod to the tradition, put together to create a classic, meaningful dish to be shared. Lying at the very top layer of the Pot of Goodies are tender abalone and braised sea cucumber, succulent prawns, dried scallops, and dried clams. Buried below are flavourful chicken wings, melt-in-the-mouth pork belly, luxurious fish maw, Japanese flower mushrooms, slow-braised tendons, and bean curd.
A serving is priced at RM698 for 4 pax, RM998 for 6 pax, and RM1488 for 10 pax.
Available from: Now till 3rd March
Where to order: Putien website
Where to order poon choi in Malaysia this CNY
If you’re looking for a grand centrepiece for a cosy reunion dinner this Chinese New Year within the comforts of your own home, the poon choi takeaway options across the Klang Valley this CNY aren’t limited. All that’s left to do is to gather your loved ones, lift the lid, and dig in.
Cover image adapted from: Imperial Lexis KL, @dragoni_my via Instagram, Way Modern Chinois & EQ Kuala Lumpur