Pullman Kuching welcomes Year of the Horse with new festive menu, room reveals
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KUCHING, 24 January 2026 – Last night, Pullman Kuching hosted its annual Lunar New Year appreciation night that brought together corporate and industry partners, travel agencies, and media guests for an evening of festive cheer and exciting reveals.
Themed “The Golden Horse Homecoming,” the event gave guests an exclusive first look at the hotel's 2026 Lunar New Year dining offerings while capturing the warmth and togetherness that defines the season.
“Lunar New Year is when families come together and the table becomes the heart of every celebration. The Year of the Horse symbolises forward movement and renewed energy, which mirrors the journey we are on as a hotel. As we continue our transformation through 2026, this festive season reflects what it means to check in where Kuching rises, a place where people gather, connections grow, and the city's energy comes to life,” shared General Manager of Pullman Kuching, Sunardi Song.
Guests were treated to various performances throughout the night, while lucky draws and a lively Kahoot! game kept the excitement high. Special prizes for best dressed male and female, as well as Most Supporting Guest of the night, saw attendees walking away with attractive prizes.
Lantern Night 2026 Lunar New Year's Eve Reunion Dinner
The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of two festive culinary offerings, the first being the Lantern Night 2026 Reunion Dinner. Executive Chinese Chef Charles has curated a reunion menu with classic Cantonese influences and subtle contemporary touches, set to be served in the hotel’s redesigned Colosseum Ballroom.
Menu includes Yee Sang with whole abalone, Cantonese crab meat soup, Teochew-style steamed grouper with scallion oil and superior soy sauce, and pan-seared sea prawns glazed in honey black pepper sauce, among others.
Adding to the festive atmosphere are cultural performances including the 24 Festive Drums, a Chinese Orchestra, and Crosstalk.
Date: 16 February 2026, 6 pm – 10 pm
Venue: Colosseum Ballroom, Pullman Kuching
Price: RM2,388+ per table
Lunar New Year's Eve Buffet at Culina
For those seeking a more relaxed celebration, Culina, the hotel's fine-casual Pan-Asian restaurant, offers a buffet designed around comfort and familiar flavour.
Inspired by Lunar New Year traditions of abundance and generosity, the buffet features freshly carved Beijing Duck served with traditional hoisin sauce and crepes, Australian Angus beef cube roll, chicken and seafood dumplings, fragrant fried rice wrapped in lotus leaf with abalone, char siew chicken, and dried shrimps, as well as orange mandarin cake.
Date: 16 February 2026, 6:30 pm – 10 pm
Venue: Culina, Pullman Kuching
Price: RM228+ per adult, RM118+ per child (ages 6-11)
Refreshed spaces
Prior to the appreciation dinner, members of the media were taken on an exclusive tour of the hotel's newly refurbished spaces and, for the first time, some of the transformed guestrooms.
The refreshed rooms showcase a contemporary warm minimalist style with a serene palette of creamy neutrals and light wood tones, beautifully punctuated by accents of slate grey and terracotta orange. The sleek, clean lines of the joinery are thoughtfully softened by textural elements such as plush ottomans and warm ambient lighting, creating a sophisticated environment that is both modern and inviting.
We personally love the thoughtful integration of sustainability in all the rooms. Motion sensors eliminate the need to insert cards to activate power. Open wardrobes create a spacious feel, while drinking water comes in sustainable glass bottles and filtered water available straight from the tap. Amenities like the safe, minibar, and iron are cleverly hidden from plain sight to maintain clean aesthetics. Prayer mats are provided for Muslim guests, and bathtubs are available in all room types.
With the festive season approaching, Pullman Kuching invites guests to gather around the table and welcome the Year of the Horse together. For reservations and enquiries, contact +6016-879 6105 or +6082-222 888, or visit www.pullmankuching.com/special-offers. Advance reservations are recommended and subject to availability.
