THOSE who enjoy glutinous rice dumplings made specially for Dragon Boat Festival can relish these appetising treats for a limited time at some popular dining destinations in Klang Valley.
InterContinental KL
Tao Chinese Cuisine is presenting an extravagant gold leaf-coated pillow-shaped seafood dumpling. The Golden Dragon Premium Seafood Dumpling is priced at RM688nett per piece for four persons. It is filled with premium ingredients such as three-head abalone and sea cucumber. The restaurant’s offerings include Five-Spice Rice Dumpling with Tao’s Signature Roasted London Duck. Adding to this is the Hong Kong-Style Rice Dumpling and Quinoa Dumpling with Cordyceps Flowers. These are priced from RM38nett per piece and from RM98nett for three pieces. To order, visit intercontinentalkl.com/ShopParcelsOfOpulence
Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel
Chef Ben Lim has crafted pork-free homemade glutinous rice dumplings. Yue’s Classic Rice Dumpling is priced at RM30+, Pillow Rice Dumpling at RM58+ and Signature Rice Dumplings Collection at RM118+ until June 10. For reservations, WhatsApp 017-228 6098 or email dining.spj@sheraton.com or to order, visit www.sheratonpjstore.com/web/takeaway.aspx
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Shang Palace is honouring festive traditions with Mung Bean Rice Dumpling plus unique creations that include Thai-inspired “Pad Kra Pao Mou” Flavoured Rice Dumpling. A single dumpling weighing 180g is priced at RM39nett. Gift boxes of dumplings are also available from RM148nett. For reservations, call 03-2786 2378/ email dining.kl@shangri-la.com or to order, visit boutique.shangri-la.com/index.php?region=mykl
Concorde Hotel KL
Xin Cuisine has unveiled its Supreme Rice Dumpling, a homage to tradition. Each rice dumpling features a blend of premium ingredients including whole abalone, dried scallops, roasted pork and pork belly. The dumplings are priced at RM68nett per piece and are available until June 10. For reservations, call 03-2144 2200 ext 2338.