Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is turning up the heat this May with the highly anticipated return of its signature dining series, Dine with Chef 2025. Back for a second year, this month-long culinary showcase carries the theme Newstalgia: Memories Reinvented—a daring tribute to the tastes that defined us, now reimagined through cutting-edge gastronomy. Throughout May, the hotel will host an impressive rotation of acclaimed local and international chefs, each bringing their flair to a series of exclusive dining experiences. Here’s what to expect:
1–4 May | The Spirit of Poland – THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Kick off the series with a celebration of Polish cuisine featuring Chef Marcin Budynek, Chef Mariusz Olechno, and award-winning pastry chef Paweł Mieszała. Enjoy à la carte dinners showcasing bold Polish flavours and indulge in a special St. Martin’s Afternoon Tea on 3–4 May (MYR 158 nett), highlighting the iconic St. Martin’s Croissant in honour of Poland’s Constitution Day.
11 May | Mother’s Day Brunch – THIRTY8 & IL Forno
Celebrate Mother’s Day with two special brunches. At THIRTY8, Chef Greg (Grand Hyatt KL) teams up with Chef Stig and Chef Holger (Park Hyatt KL) for a refined brunch experience from MYR 248 nett, featuring a bespoke gin & tonic trolley and cocktails like “The Matriarch” (MYR 48+). Meanwhile, at IL Forno, Chef Enzo (Hyatt Centric) and Chef Jonas (Hyatt Regency KL) present a heartfelt brunch at MYR 198+, honouring mothers with dishes made to delight.
12–16 May | TanBuri Set Lunch – TanBuri, Hyatt Centric KL
East meets South as tandoori spices fuse with Japanese donburi. Enjoy this unique set lunch for MYR 40+.
14–17 May | Peranakan Cuisine by Chef Florence Tan – JPteres, Grand Hyatt KL
Join iconic Nyonya chef Florence Tan for a Peranakan Lunch Buffet (14–16 May, MYR 128 nett adults, MYR 64 nett kids) and a Gerai Session (17 May, MYR 158 nett).
16–18 May | ARTÉnoon Tea with Chef Ali & Chef Kang – THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt KL
Pastry Chefs Ali Saleh (Park Hyatt Jakarta) and Low Kin Kang (Grand Hyatt KL) present an Asian-inspired, art-themed afternoon tea (MYR 128 nett weekdays, MYR 158 nett weekends).
19–23 May | Weekday Lunch Buffet with Chef Ramu & Tea Thambi – JPteres, Grand Hyatt KL
Chef Ramu Kumar brings bold South Indian flavours in collaboration with Tea Thambi (MYR 128 nett adults, MYR 64 nett children).
22–24 May | India Through Another Lens with Chef Raj Kumar – THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt KL
Chef Raj Kumar (Firangi Superstar, Singapore) reinvents Indian cuisine with creative à la carte offerings.
29–31 May | Private Dining by Nyonya Su Pei – JPteres, Grand Hyatt KL
Enjoy intimate Nyonya dinners (29–30 May, MYR 248 nett for two) or join the Gerai Session on 31 May (MYR 158 nett) with Su Pei, a private dining specialist.
29–30 May | Guest Shift with WAX ON Berlin – @21 Rooftop Bar, Hyatt Centric KL
Sam Orrock of WAX ON (World’s 50 Best Bars) teams up with Hyatt KL mixologists for a cocktail showcase. Packages from MYR 108+ (3 drinks) and MYR 158+ (5 drinks).
Seats are limited and expected to fill fast; early reservations are strongly encouraged. Visit Dine with Chef 2025’s official website for more details about these dining experiences and participating chefs.
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur | 12 Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur | 17 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
