Hotel Imperial Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Inspired by the majesty of the classic Chinese heritage, Celestial Court is a grand restaurant tastefully adorned with artifacts and exclusive works of modern art that pay homage to elegant traditions and royal dynasties, an ideal setting for celebratory banquets, corporate functions, fine appreciation of masterful cuisine or simply casual dining.

Executive Chef Ho Boon is a life-long scholar of the extensive Chinese canon of culinary creations, and has selected the most popular and enticing dishes from this treasured lineage for his innovative menu. By infusing new ideas into historical interpretations, you'll savor creative courses that take your gastronomical imagination to its limits without forgetting its honored provenance. Perhaps you may begin with a crispy Peking duck with fresh mango and apple and a bird's nest soup with assorted seafood, and for the centerpieces of your meal, spicy prawns with crispy curry leaves and chicken floss, honey-spiced roast rack of lamb with sweet bean in Mongolian sauce and wok-fried shredded pigeon with sliced vegetables and pine seeds. Finish on a sweet note with mango pudding with crispy chocolate wonton, or enjoy a leisurely dim sum brunch as a seemingly never-ending array of traditional trolleys showcase the best of this Cantonese tradition.

An enthusiastic and energetic personality, you'll experience Chef Ho's warm and intriguing personality through the flavors of his masterpieces and enjoy his personal interactions with guests – don't be surprised if you see your ideas and personal preferences incorporated into future creations, simply a way of life at Celestial Court in the chef's continuous quest to explore the boundaries of heavenly Chinese cuisine. A list of premium wines and spirits is also served to complement all dining events, and private and semi-private dining areas, divided by beautiful Chinese screens, are available by request.

In a welcoming departure from the typical Kuala Lumpur Italian restaurant, the award-winning Villa Danieli is an inviting, free-standing trattoria styled after a country home and offers homely specialties that toasts warm camaraderie, hearty feasting, good times and the celebration of family and friends.

Your intimately rustic experience is set against a backdrop of realistic peasant scenes recreated as murals on the restaurant's interior, flanked by a rough finishing that recreates the ambience of a typical Italian villa. Hand-painted ceramic table-tops complement the array of dishes personally prepared from the kitchen, each with its own character and personality. Chef Lupo's menu is a direct and passionate translation of recipes that originated in his family's Tuscany kitchen, where pasta is lovingly created by hand, sauces infused with epicurean elan and meats grilled with culinary aplomb. You'll find yourself transported to the Italian countryside with just a taste of the chef's classic preparation, where each process must remain true to tradition to faithfully convey the spirit of the cuisine – experience it for yourself in our signature dishes, Penne Alla Siciliana, Rigatoni All'Amatriciana and Braised Beef Cheek, topped off with our signature Warm Chocolate Cake with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

Paired with a selection of lovely wines and premium spirits that you'll sip al fresco by our wood-burning oven amid marble fountains and delicate trellises, you may just never want to say arriverderci to our most hospitable and welcoming villa.

Essence is a revolutionary epicurean concept in Kuala Lumpur, serving interactive all-day a la carte and international buffet menus brought to life with flair by master chefs, to guests and diners seeking an exceptional, indigenous gourmet event. Against a stunning backdrop of bright eclectic colors ranging from flashy red and trendy black to warm orange and yellow hues offset by a bold hand-laid mosaic wall, the modern and vibrant ambience is a burst of fresh energy in the city's dining scene and promises to invigorate all dining experiences – from casual meals and friendly get-togethers to business meals and gourmand explorations – like never before.

Under an expansive skylight and aglow in natural sunlight, your day at Essence begins with an organic selection that infuses you with a healthful well-being that satisfies both the palate and spirit. For lunch and dinner, master chefs create dishes from around the world with visual drama and theatrics at live cooking stations and in show kitchens for a dining event that titillates all your senses and heartily satisfies the palate, using the freshest local produce. Watch chefs magically conjure local dishes at the Asian favorites counter and fire up the western grill with the choicest steaks, or select your favorite treats at our dim sum display and savor the premium selection of our seafood raw bar as pasta is expertly tossed at the noodle bar. Finally, we invite you to succumb to our decadent dessert spiral, an eye-catching work of art in itself – we promise that all your wildest gastronomical dreams will come true.

Essence is presented by Chef de Cuisine Stephen Elder, who extends the warmest Malaysian hospitality topped with international-level service that exceeds every expectation. A list of premium wines and spirits is offered to complement all dining events.

The intimate and charming Pavilions Lounge is an inviting evening retreat for a nightcap, serving a full selection of international beers, acclaimed champagnes, fine wines and premium spirits for every occasion. As the lights dim, creating a sensual yet cozy ambience, the piece de resistance of the lounge must certainly be the atrium above the bar, a capacious atrium that reaches into the mezzanine floor and is the base for an upper-level fountain. The gentle flow of cascading water above is a soothing backdrop to your early evening; later in the night, our talented musicians perform a repertoire of popular tunes and evergreen favorites that add a dash of sophistication to your rendezvous.

A selection of light fare and hors d'oeurves is available, innovative creations by the chef featuring pizzas and exotic finger foods.

The Hotel Imperial Kuala Lumpur invites you to spend a relaxing afternoon in our majestic lobby, lingering over perfectly created traditional English finger snacks and sweet delights, as well as exclusive selections of the fine Ronnefeldt loose-leaf tea for a rendezvous with friends, family and business associates.

The Pavilions Court is pleased to offer three Afternoon Tea selections, delicately presented on Wedgwood china and served with WMF silverware. The Traditional English Afternoon Tea faithfully recreates the typical British high society experience, serving an array of delicate afternoon tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones and an assortment of dainty pastries, while the Champagne and Strawberry Afternoon Tea accentuates the Traditional serving with a glass of fine Veuve Cliquot and fresh strawberries with dark and milk dipping chocolate. The Imperial Afternoon Tea is a spread fit for royalty, with its variety of premium tea sandwiches, lobster bisque with shark's fin and gold leaf, freshly baked scones, decadent desserts and chocolate truffles.

As you indulge, light, soothing refrains from our classical harpist or jazz musicians will accompany this resplendent affair, harkening back to an age of serenity and grace. A traditional Malay dance performance closes our afternoon tea service at 6pm with an artistic flourish