As Muslims around the country begin their fasting during this holy month of Ramadhan, it’s time to check out certain venues for a gathering of loved ones for breaking of fast. Berbuka Puasa is often made more meaningful when sharing with friends and family. Paya Serai at the Hilton Petaling Jaya is well-known for its splendid buffet of local dishes and it’s one of my personal favourites as well. “Jom Makan” at Hilton Petaling Jaya this time features a stunning array of 150 … [Read more...]
Kampong Festive Dining at FEAST VILLAGE, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Let me start by saying the Festive Buffet by JW Marriot Kuala Lumpur happening at Feast Village in Starhill Gallery is one of the best-value-for-money Buka Puasa buffets in town. Priced at only RM98 nett per person, the huge selection of local favourites is unbeatable! Executive Chef Zaffar Samad and his team have done a brilliant job cooking and serving the traditional dishes that’s so popular with the dining crowd. Besides the main counters laden with local delights, several … [Read more...]
MAHLIGAI NELAYANKU at CINNAMON, One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya
The buffet spread at the Cinnamon Coffee House, One World Hotel has always been impressive, more so now in Ramadhan for the breaking of fast meal. The theme this year is “Mahligai Nelayanku” and Executive Sous Chef Saiful Baharin together with his culinary team are showcasing authentic local dishes. With more than 100 dishes in the buffet, spread out over countless counters in and outside Cinnamon, believe me when I say you will be most spoiled for choices here! From appetisers to … [Read more...]
Puttin’ on a FESTIVE FEAST at THE RITZ-CARLTON Kuala Lumpur
This year, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur is putting up their Festive Feast in conjunction with the fasting month. You can call this their inaugural event as they have not done this for many years, probably since almost 30 years ago, I was told. So after such a long lapse, the chefs at The Cobalt Room are now cooking up a stellar showcase of signature dishes representing the 13 states in Malaysia and in addition to that, expect to savour some Middle Eastern specialities, too. Golden … [Read more...]
SERAMBI JUADAH WARISAN DESA at Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
In the blink of an eye, the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan has started - time really flew! Restaurants and eateries, big or small, are all geared up for the breaking of fast during this time. At the Latest Recipe, Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur, Chef Budiman and his kitchen team are cooking up a dream feast featuring traditional dishes that are close to Malaysians’ hearts across the nation. This showcase, aptly named “Serambi Juadah Warisan Desa” features a host of cherished traditional gems like … [Read more...]
LAVISH PASAR MALAM-INSPIRED BUKA PUASA AT THE STRAITS ESTATE, V E HOTEL & RESIDENCE
The bustling centre of Bangsar South saw the entrance of the spanking new V E Hotel & Residence several weeks ago. The towering blocks house 427 well-appointed guest rooms and service residences, further boosting this thriving busy cosmopolitan commercial hub. Opened just in time before the festive period of Hari Raya, its all-day dining restaurant, The Straits Estate, is all ready to serve diners with a lavish buka puasa buffet. The “Pasar Malam” theme of the buffet rings the right … [Read more...]
BERBUKA WITH CELEBRITY CHEF NORMAN MUSA AT PULLMAN KLCC
Popularly known as the official food ambassador for Kuala Lumpur and one of Europe’s leading award-winning UK-based Malaysian Chef, Celebrity Chef Norman Musa has been invited by the Pullman KLCC to present some of his innovative dishes for their Berbuka Puasa buffet spread this holy month at Eccucino Restaurant. Celebrity Chef Norman Musa Chef Norman, together with the hotel’s culinary team have prepared a spectacular array of more than 100 must-have buka puasa dishes. The buffet … [Read more...]
SAJIAN NOSTALGIA BERSAMA CHEF @ CINNAMON, ONE WORLD HOTEL
At the Cinnamon Coffee House in One World Hotel, things are getting real busy these days. The whole premise has been transformed into a wonderful food bazaar with numerous stalls set up, laden with all kinds of delicious dishes from our country’s multi-cultural food heritage. With twinkling kampung lights strung up above the stalls, the festive air in Cinnamon is warm and welcoming. It took Executive Sous Chef, Saiful Baharin Abdul Wahid, fondly known as Chef Bob two months to … [Read more...]
BUKA PUASA THAI-STYLE DELIGHTS @ BAAN KUN YA, Centrepoint, Bandar Utama
Baan Kun Ya in Centrepoint, Bandar Utama is fast gaining popularity with diners around its neighbourhood simply for its comforting and delicious Thai fares. If you have read my earlier review here, you’d know that the food at Baan Kun Ya is meticulously prepared by Thai chefs using authentic ingredients from Thailand with no efforts spared in getting the right tastes that any Thai national would be proud of. Yes, it's much like eating in a Thai matriarch's house. The chefs have recently come … [Read more...]
SAJIAN NOSTALGIA KAMPUNG @ SPRING GARDEN, PUTRAJAYA
Amidst the lush greenery and calm shimmering lake in the Putrajaya Botanical Gardens, the Spring Garden Restaurant sits by the edge of the vast lake, the twinkling lights atop its verandah beckoning a comforting welcome. Formerly known as the Putrajaya Seafood Restaurant, it is part of the Tai Thong Group of Restaurants. It’s located near the Morrocan Gates with ample parking. During this Ramadan, Spring Garden Putrajaya is serving up a sumptuous dinner buffet at affordable prices. Start the … [Read more...]
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