Relish sumptuous fares in three different venues where diners can choose to partake in lavish buffets at Latest Recipe, savour succulent steaks at PRIME or indulge in Middle Eastern cuisine at Al Nafourah.

Step into the realms of Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur and be greeted by friendly Santarinas. Be impressed with the hotel’s cool elegance and ornate decorations surrounding the lobby area as the sweet voices of Christmas Carollers fill the air on 24 December 2008 from 8.15 pm to 8.45 pm and 25 December 2008 from 1.45 pm to 2.15 pm.

For New Year’s Eve, diners are invited to the countdown party and will receive one complimentary drink at midnight. Sip your favourite cocktail while the live DJ spins rock, latin, house, pop and R&B music. When the clock strikes 12 midnight, be awed by the bird’s-eye view of magnificent fireworks display at Patio on level 8.

Diners with a penchant for variety will delight in Latest Recipe’s Indian, Malay, Chinese, Japanese and Western cuisines. Award-winning chefs create ingenious traditional favourites such as Roast Turkey with Chicken Chestnut stuffing and Sweet Onions, Salmon Terrine, Oysters, Christmas Pudding and Panettone amongst others. The Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch are both priced at RM 138++ (adult) or RM 198++ (adult) inclusive of free-flow white and red wine while children’s price is RM 69++. What’s more, a special cup cake decorating competition will be organised for children on Christmas Day during brunch.

Toast to good times and countdown the year with an extravagant menu of fresh imported oysters, New Zealand mussels, Slipper Lobsters, Tiger Prawns, Flower Crabs, a selection of Caviar on ice and so much more. New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner is available at RM 138++ (adult) or RM 198++ (adult) inclusive of free-flow white and red wine while children’s price is RM 69++. The New Year’s Day Buffet Brunch is priced at RM 76++ (adult) and 38++ (child) from 11.00 am to 2.30 pm.

For steak enthusiasts, PRIME serves an exquisite 5-course Dinner menu designed for the most discerning palates. The Christmas Eve Dinner is priced at RM 338++ per person and the New Year’s Eve Dinner is priced at RM 388++ per person. The 200 days grain fed Australian Tenderloin with winter truffle dressing, Master Kobe chuck flap tail with cep mushrooms and slow braised US BBQ short ribs with roasted chilli pepper and fingerling potatoes are just the few highlights for a stimulating culinary experience. Regulars will be pleased to know that the a la carte menu is still available during the festive period.

Illuminate the senses with exotic flavours from the Middle East at Al Nafourah. Appreciate the decorative art pieces that adorn the walls as heady scent of spices creates an intriguing sensual experience upon your arrival. Indulge in Middle Eastern fare with a touch of festive favourites including grilled Lamb Chops and spicy Merguez with lemon juice Harissah and oriental spices, grilled Lobster, Prawns, Swordfish, Mussels, Scallops and Squid. The Christmas Semi Buffet Dinner is priced at RM 138++ or RM 368++ per person in a private Al Nafourah tent inclusive of a bottle of Champagne Mumm and RM 69++ for children.

On New Year’ Eve, the Semi Buffet dinner is priced at RM 298++ per person or RM 798++ per couple in a private Al Nafourah tent inclusive of a bottle of Champagne Mumm.

For reservations, visit www.lemeridien.com/kualalumpurdining, call +603 2263 7434 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Prices mentioned are subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax.