A glorious spread of Malay comfort foods. — The RuMa Hotel and Residences
Malaysians are excitedly getting ready to celebrate Raya with their loved ones, and catch up with family and friends over mouth-watering food.
Ramadan is a time to also enjoy the endless array of scrumptious dining options at hotels and high-end restaurants, many of which have designed creative meals that incorporate traditional elements with modern tastebuds.
A journey of the senses
The RuMa Hotel and Residences pays tribute to Malaysia’s rich and varied cuisine with a Ramadan buffet featuring a glorious spread of Malay comfort foods.
Buka puasa with your loved ones at Santai, where chef Mohammad Rizuwan has crafted dishes by drawing from the flavours of his childhood, recalling the experiences that have shaped his palate and culinary abilities.
Dishes like rendang, satay and lemang are complemented by oft-overlooked traditional accompaniments, with a wide range of ulam, jeruk, kerabu and keropok available.
In the spirit of sharing during the holy month of Ramadan, send loved ones a reminder of your well wishes and affection with a box of sweet treats created by the hotel, including traditional cookies and a selection of dates, elegantly presented with a packet of sampul raya.
Delectable dishes
Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur’s Ramadan buffet boasts an impressive selection of 150 mouth-watering traditional and contemporary dishes, irresistible creations by chef Budiman and his team.
Signature laksa lemak kuning. — Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
At the top of the list is the signature daging tempayan, featuring beef marinated in a blend of Asian spices and slowly braised for nine hours in a tandoori oven. Served with biskut lutut and a range of freshly baked bread, this dish is a feast for the senses that you won’t want to pass up.
Another standout item is the racikan ayam, cooked sous vide at a precise temperature of 63 degrees Celsius and topped with free-range eggs and succulent chicken. Drizzled with the same sauce as the daging tempayan, this dish is perfect for dipping bread and savouring every last bite.
Traditional cuisine
Savour the best of Malay cuisine this Ramadan at the Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel, where two thematic buffets await: Sajian Warisan at Feast and Iftar Nusantara at the grand ballroom.
Indulge in a diverse selection of traditional flavours, meticulously curated by sous chef Firdaus, who is known for his heirloom recipes.
Sajian Warisan at Feast. — Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel
His signature dish, the fiery sup merah temasik bengkulu is made with a blend of bone marrow, oxtail, beef lung, beef tongue, beef tendon, and mutton, offering a spicy and tangy kick that will leave your taste buds tingling.
Another must-try is the ayam masak lemak rebung tok mizi, a dish that combines succulent chicken with creamy coconut milk, turmeric, chilies, and bamboo shoots.
Cultural cuisine
Luca at Bangsar Shopping Complex KL is offering authentic Malay and Indian dishes curated by executive chef Fazil Shahreen, better known as chef Jjay.
Their selected Iftar bundles like the Sajian Ibunda special include delicious options from butter chicken or ayam masak merah, to nilgiri beef or rendang tok, as well as masala prawns, udang masak lemak and vegetable dishes.
Authentic Malay and Indian dishes. — Luca
Citarasa Warisan offers irresistible dishes like chicken ghee roast, rendang ayam pedas, beef masala, lamb kerutuk and prawn balcho, among others.
Tasty treats
Frangipaani restaurant in Republik Damansara Heights is offering tons of scrumptious selections for Ramadan.
Scrumptious selections for Ramadan. — Frangipaani
Their Iftar specials include dishes like murgh afghani tikka (grilled stuffed chicken, malai and cardamom), lamb galouti kebab (minced lamb with kashmiri chilli and roasted chickpeas) and dhal gosht (mutton ribs, three varieties of lentils and pure ghee).
You can also opt for lighter meals such as the lamb trotters soup (roasted lamb trotters broth with ginger and coriander) or the eggplant salad (fried eggplant with onions, lemon and coriander).
