Dine With Chef 2025 returns this May with a bold theme, Newstalgia, blending heritage flavours and modern gastronomy.
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
