MAKAN MAKAN MALAYSIA AT THE ORIENTAL GROUP OF RESTAURANTS

Paying homage to Malaysia’s treasured ingredients, regional specialities and enduring food heritage, The Oriental Group of Restaurants turns the spotlight on some of Malaysia’s finest produce for its Makan Makan Malaysia: Chapter 1 Grand Dinner series.

 

Scheduled from 17 to 28 August, the special showcase of locally sourced ingredients is adroitly interpreted through the restaurant group’s refined lens of contemporary Chinese cuisine.

An enticing trio of appetisers inspired by flavours from across Peninsular Malaysia leads the way with Smoky Iberico Pork Neck Satay, the chefs’ elevated interpretation of Kajang’s iconic satay.

Succulently tender Spanish Iberico pork neck, marinated in an aromatic blend of spices, is skewered and chargrilled to lightly smoky perfection. It tastes even better with the chunky, rich and perfectly balanced peanut sauce.

Another standout is the Crispy Muar Seafood Otak-otak Roll, where Muar’s celebrated seafood otak-otak takes centre stage. Wrapped in an impossibly light, crisp pastry, every bite seduces our palate with fragrant spice nuances, delicate seafood sweetness and irresistible crunch.

Simple yet surprisingly addictive, the Fire-roasted Cameron Highlands Sweet Corn emphasises the natural sweetness of premium highland corn. Lightly charred then dusted with sesame seeds, chilli flakes and aromatic spices, the juicy corn “ribs” prove addictive.

A refreshing contrast follows with Forest-picked Paku-Pakis Salad with Traditional Dressing. Harvested from our lush rainforests, the crisp fiddlehead ferns are tossed in a refreshing dressing and complemented by crispy cuttlefish, resulting in a wonderfully textured salad that cleanses the palate without sacrificing flavour.

Sarawak’s famed white pepper lends its unmistakable warmth to the Double-boiled Sarawak White Pepper Shark’s Fin in Cameron Highlands White Radish Soup. 

Simmered for eight hours, the exceptionally comforting and gently peppery broth yields generous chunks of Cameron Highlands white radish, shark’s fin and pieces of fresh local pork stomach. A restorative soup that lingers long after the final spoonful.

From the rivers of Tanjung Tualang in Perak comes one of Malaysia’s most prized delicacies – fresh water prawns. The Large Tanjung Tualang Fresh Water Prawns with Chef’s Special Sauce features the magnificent crustaceans sautéed in The Oriental Group’s premium 18-month first-draw light soy sauce and a restrained blend of seasonings. The dark, sticky sauce enhances the prawns’ inherent sweetness instead of overwhelming it.

Steamed Pantai Remis Pomfret, Qilin Style ensures prized pomfret catches from the Perak coast remains front and centre. The fish is expertly deboned and sliced before it’s paired with celtuce, Yunnan ham and abalone slices.

Steamed in the chef’s signature sauce, the fish remains silky smooth and delicately sweet. For added textural contrast, the fish bones are deep-fried until delightfully crisp, ensuring nothing goes to waste.

Marinated in a proprietary blend of more than 20 spices and aromatic curry powder before being charcoal roasted, the Signature Nanyang Curry Roasted Suckling Pig emerges with crackling-crisp skin and juicy meat. The distinctive Malaysian curry seasoning lends the classic roast an unexpected yet agreeable twist.

Comfort arrives in the form of Local Organic Free-range Chicken with Ipoh Beansprouts & Melaka Rice Ball. Tender poached organic chicken is served alongside Ipoh’s famously crunchy beansprouts and hand-shaped Melaka-style chicken rice balls.

Unpretentious yet immensely satisfying, the dish pays homage to one of Malaysia’s most beloved culinary traditions while reminding diners true classics never go out of style.

No Malaysian culinary celebration would be complete without Musang King durian. Silky and luscious with a texture reminiscent of panna cotta, the luxuriously smooth Musang King Durian Pudding allows the King of Fruit’s unmistakable richness to shine.

The finale, aptly named Happiness Forever, offers a contemporary interpretation of a classic Nanyang dessert. Beneath its translucent sago pearl-studded exterior lies a delicately soft, mochi-like purple sweet potato layer. At its heart is a winsome filling of gently caramelised gula Melaka and fragrant stir-fried grated coconut, delivering a sweetly befitting conclusion to the meal.

Priced at RM2,600++ per table of 10 persons, the Makan Makan Malaysia: Chapter 1 Grand Dinner will be available at selected outlets of The Oriental Group of Restaurants throughout the promotional period.

More than simply a banquet, this thoughtfully curated menu is a tribute to Malaysia’s rich bounty of local produce and distinctive flavours in a celebration that’s proudly local and unmistakably refined.

For more information and reservations on the Makan Makan Malaysia Grand Dinner series, visit The Oriental Group of Restaurants website: https://www.orientalrestaurants.com.my/home
 

MAISON OF MID-AUTUMN ELEGANCE FROM SOFITEL KL DAMANSARA

 

 

Be moonstruck by Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara’s Maison of Mid-Autumn Elegance collection, featuring French elegance infused into local heritage; a concept inspired by meaningful reunion connections and the timeless art of gifting.

Local media members had opportunity to a sneak preview of the two beautifully crafted gift boxes: Golden Reverie and Autumn Harmony for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.

Golden Reverie can be transformed into a luxurious keepsake box while Autumn Harmony presents a timeless expression of warmth. Complete with a nifty cocktail fork and knife set, the gift sets can be personalised with one’s choice of individual mooncakes.

Purists will like the Traditional Baked Mooncakes with fillings of Red Bean Paste, Pure White Lotus Paste, White Lotus Paste with Single Egg Yolk or Pandan Lotus Paste with Single Yolk.

Contemporary preferences are catered for with the Artisan Snow Skin Collection. Signature flavours include Mango Cream Cheese, Matcha with Red Bean, Pandan Custard, and Black Sesame with Cheese.

Durian enthusiasts will find ample succour in the rich and velvety Musang King Durian Snow Skin Mooncake. Inventive variants such as Pumpkin Lotus Paste with Mung Bean Paste, Black Sesame Lotus Paste with Mochi, Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt and Assorted Mixed Nuts complete the sweet line-up.

Also available to enhance your mooncake enjoyment are two mocktail concoctions: Midnight Moon (pu erh tea, chrysanthemum, sour plum & rock sugar) and Golden Moon (osmanthus oolong tea, lychee, ginger honey syrup, calamansi and soda water). 

The latter is best paired with mooncakes filled with Red Bean, Mango Cream Cheese, Pandan Custard and Pure White Lotus while the latter goes well with White Lotus Single Yolk, Pandan Single Yolk, Black Sesame with Cheese and Musang King Durian. 

Sofitel's Maison of Mid-Autumn Elegance gift box selections begin from RM178+, while individual mooncakes are available from RM42+. Enjoy 25% Early Bird savings until 8 August 2026. Purchases can be made now until the Mid-Autumn Festival (25 September).
 

MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL SET MENU

 

To brighten up the Mid-Autumn Festival season, the team at Wan Chun Ting restaurant will offer a specially curated Mid-Autumn Festival Set Menu.

Savour a six-course Cantonese feast beginning with signature Wan Chun Ting Dim Sum Trio: Chicken Meatball & Prawn Paste with Conpoy Sauce, Shrimp Wonton with Szechuan Sauce and Stuffed Scallop with Prawn Paste in Salt & Pepper to whet the appetite.

The deeply soulful Double-Boiled Chicken Soup with Dried Scallop, Dendrobium Orchid and Cordyceps Flower is a compelling heartwarmer whilst the silky-smooth Steamed Tiger Grouper with Chef's Special Sauce will inevitably make a notable splash.

 
Delicate vegetal and oceanic nuances from Braised Dried Scallops with Baby Chinese Cabbage continue the palate-pleasing pace before irresistible Braised Longevity Noodles with Shredded Chicken sums up the main cast.

Priced at RM218+ per person (minimum two persons), the Mid-Autumn Festival set menu wraps up with a comforting dessert of Chilled Peach Resin with Snow Pear and Red Dates.

For enquiries or orders on the Maison of Mid-Autumn Elegance collection, please contact Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara Hotel, tel: 017-511 7725 or 012-371 6388, or email: Jasmine.Yap@sofitel.com.