Save yourself the trouble of making poon choi at home by ordering it from these restaurants in KL and PJ for Chinese New Year 2022.
A cultural and gastronomic vestige of the late Song Dynasty, poon choi is an indispensable part of Chinese New Year. Not unlike yee sang, thanks to the intermingling between various Chinese clans in Malaysia, poon choi has become a dish to savour for most during reunion dinner despite it being of Cantonese provenance.
According to folklore, poon choi was created as a means for the young Song emperor to feed his half-starved troops, having fled from Mongol invaders to the Guangdong province, from all the produce they could muster. Having shed its clandestine origins, poon choi today is a sumptuous melange of abalone, ginseng, sea cucumber, fish maw, chicken and more. Ingredients are typically arranged in multiple layers in accordance with the desired doneness of each ingredient. And so, it isn’t a stretch to say making a flawless poon choi is an art form.
These restaurants in KL and PJ offer poon choi delivery for Chinese New Year 2022:
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Available for takeaway at the USJ branch of Copper Mansion, the Sundried Seafood Treasure Pot Poon Choi is the closest you get to dine out at the popular Chinese restaurant minus the crowd. The catch is to place your order at least a week in advance. Opulently curated, the set also comes with Prosperity Yee Sang, Bentong Fragrant Chicken Rice, Radish Cake and Steamed Rice Cake. It is priced at RM688+ for 6 pax and RM988+ for 10 pax.
Call 03-8023 2666
Strictly for takeaway and delivery, requiring only an hour of pre-order, the Mini Poon Choy set available till February 15 for those who prefer to savour it at home. No less impressive compared to the full size offering at the restaurant, the reduced rendition still offers an abundance of abalone, scallops, fish maw, mushroom, broccoli, octopus, dried oyster and more, for a mere RM58+
When giving a whole hamper might be too extravagant for one person, especially when the person lives alone, a ready-to-cook meal made for one offers sensibility. The famous seafood in Petaling Jaya creates “a person, a bowl” Poon Choy Gift Box comprising premium ingredients such as abalone and sea cucumber. All the recipient has to do is to heat it up inside a microwave.
Priced at RM888, though you can still get it for RM754.80 before January 16, the Prosperous Poon Choy set inclusive of abalone, sun dried scallops, sun dried oyster, sea cucumber, tiger prawns and fish maw can satiate up to 5 people. You don’t have to wait long for it to arrive at your doorstep too, requiring only an hour of ordering in advance. Delivery is available every Sunday and Monday, between 12pm and 7.30pm, and from Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm to 9.30pm.
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Priced at RM388 (for 5 pax) or RM888 (for 10 pax), the Red Chinese Cuisine Pot of Prosperity Poon Choy is a sight to behold thanks to the infusion of 13 premium ingredients. Among which are Australian abalone, scallops, free-range chicken, tiger prawns, sea cucumber, and fish maw, all stacked meticulously and simmered in a rich broth. You may opt to pick up or have it delivered at a time most convenient for you. If you order anytime by January 15, you will also receive a complimentary yee sang.
Call 03-2170 8888
Serving up to 6 people, the Chinese New Year Treasure Pot comprises symbolic ingredients such as abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw, dried scallop, dried oyster, sea moss, tiger prawn, black mushroom, steamed chicken, roast duck, yam and broccoli, all beautifully presented in a ceramic ware. Please note that the order must be placed 24 hours before self-pickup or delivery, from January 17 onwards.
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A name synonymous with Cantonese cuisine, Oversea Restaurant is offering poon choi for takeaway during the Chinese New Year period. For those who prefer the comfort of their homes, the Prosperity Treasure Pot is prepared from 15 types of auspicious ingredients. Perfect for 6 pax or 10 pax, it is priced respectively at RM538 nett or RM688 nett. The Prosperity Treasure Pot comes with a complimentary claypot and insulated carry bag. Place your order 2 days prior to collection.
Imbi: 012-928 3170, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling: 012-292 3170
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The Oriental Group, which operates several well-patronised Chinese restaurants in the Klang Valley, including Oriental Pavilion (Jaya 33), Oriental Treasure (The Sphere), Noble House (Imbi), The Han Room (The Gardens Mall), offers a Celebration Pot for takeaway. Priced at RM838 nett and feeds up to 6 people, the sumptuous Shunde-style poon choi is composed of abalone, prawns, mushroom and more.
WhatsApp 012-754 4796 for more information
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