Only traditional techniques and authentic recipes are used to create the spread at The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar’s Citarasa Malaya buffet (Photo: The Chow Kit)
Heritage recipes crafted with only the freshest of ingredients, savoured in one of the city’s most stylish boutique hotels, are the main draws at The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar’s Citarasa Malaya buffet. It offers an elevated version of the homemade comfort meals many locals grew up on, while evoking the nostalgia and joy of festive gatherings.
To ensure the country’s rich culinary identity and history remain prominent, only traditional techniques and authentic recipes are used to create a spread of signature Malay dishes such as rendang minang, siakap berlada and ayam percik madu, as well as satay, sup kambing and kerabu mangga. Warm up the soul with piping hot pengat pisang, bubur kacang hijau and bubur pulut hitam, and do not miss out on the roast lamb and chicken at the live carving stations every Friday and Saturday. For a sweet finale, wash it all down with sago gula melaka and tropical fruit tarts.
Priced at RM150++ per person (Sun to Thurs) and RM180++ (Fri and Sat). Available until Mar 27. Contact 03 2778 6688 to reserve.
During this holy month of reflection and gratitude, Le Méridien is offering diners a range of options to break their fast and gather with loved ones. At its Latest Recipe restaurant, the Rencah-Rencah Sajian Selera buffet highlights classic Malaysian dishes such as rojak sotong, kerabu, gado-gado Mak Tok, soto ayam and Penang Road Looh beef soup, as well as kuih-muih for dessert. Those hankering for variety will be able to find an assortment of Western, Japanese, Chinese and Indian specialities.
Got a knack for hosting and want a more exclusive experience? Consider booking the Clarke Ballroom (which can fit up to 300 pax) and the seasonal catering service comprising a mix of local and international flavours alongside a medley of beverages for a refreshing evening. The private function room comes with a day-use area for seamless organising and complimentary PA system and LED screens to help everyone get into a celebratory mood.
Priced at RM218 per adult and RM99 per child. Available until Mar 30. Reserve here
For an iftar that will not disappoint, head over to the Grand Millennium KL for its Jom Makan 2.0 buffet at the Mill Café. This second instalment of the hotel’s annual event introduces a new perspective on local cuisine by highlighting some lesser-known dishes and creating menus with the modern diner in mind.
Kick off your evening at the Kawah Pak Ali section, where the charm of kampung feasts takes the form of asam pedas telur ikan moyang, gulai kawah Kelantan and telur itik masak lemak cili api. Round off your dining experience with ulam-ulaman, kerabu, lemang, ketupat, rojak pasembor and keropok. Make sure to drop by the Berasap station for charcoal-grilled favourites. Longing for more international options? Fret not, as the buffet is also stocked with delicacies ranging from Hyderabad briyani and shawarma to sushi and customisable noodle bowls. Then, finish off with your fill of apam balik, kuih lapis, onde-onde, cendol and more at the Ruman Manisan booth.
Priced at RM178++ per adult and RM89++ per child. Available until Mar 28. WhatsApp 012 317 0120 or call 03 2117 4163 to reserve.
If poolside activities sound like just the thing this season, then add The RuMa Hotel’s Sajian Warisan feast to your dining plans this month. The Santai Pool & Lounge area has been transformed into a gastronomic paradise, promising a tranquil setting in which to indulge in quintessential Malaysian fare inspired by the personal stories and histories of its chefs.
Suhalmi helms the laksa station, where five distinctive versions of this brothy noodle dish represent the nation’s diverse flavour range. Meanwhile, Affiq introduces nasi air Kelantan, cooked in a claypot and topped with a variety of condiments. The Kawah station celebrates the art of slow-cooking using traditional earthenware, with top choices to sample being the gulai kawah and patin tempoyak. Additionally, several stalls will focus on made-to-order dishes such as satay, ikan bakar, roti john and murtabak.
Guests staycation-ing at the hotel this month should consider the Serene Escape package, which includes two spots at the Sajian Warisan buffet, as well as a choice of breakfast at the Atas restaurant or an in-room sahur.
Priced at RM238 per person. Available until Mar 27. Reserve here.
While honouring tradition is great, breaking away from it on occasion has its perks, as evinced by the Ramadan and Hari Raya set menu at Maria’s SteakCafe that serves up western specials with a local touch. Designed for communal dining (choose from an intimate setting for two or a gathering of four), it is perfect for breaking fast with loved ones while emphasising the season’s essence of unity.
The meal starts with dates and thirst-quenching glasses of sirap bandung lychee, before moving on to spicy mussels in a savoury tomato sauce with a side of toasty garlic bread. For mains, dig into premium cuts of Argentine striploin and New Zealand lamb cutlets, or upgrade to Black Angus ribeye, Wagyu MB7 tenderloin or Wagyu MB9 ribeye. Non-beef options include grilled salmon or pan-fried Atlantic cod. All proteins come with the restaurant’s signature Air Asam and Percik Sauce, as well as battered onion rings, roasted potatoes, sautéed vegetables and moist chocolate cake for dessert.
Price starts at RM240 for the two-person set. Available until Apr 30. Contact (017) 902 0339 to reserve.
