CONCORDE HOTEL KL’S MID-AUTUMN ELEGANCE

Bold red and classy orange hues reign in Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s elegantly handcrafted Mid-Autumn Elegance mooncake gift boxes this year.

The square and rectangular lacquer boxes in multiple layers of vibrant high-gloss finishing, come adorned with a dainty LED touch sensor light decorative panel. These gift boxes can be transformed into elegant storage boxes or repurposed as light-up displays in the home post-Mid-Autumn Festival.

In celebration of familial reunions and communal togetherness, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s Mid-Autumn Elegance gift boxes come with a set of 4 x 180g mooncakes (RM188 nett per set). Take your pick from different mooncake variants to suit your tastebuds.

My red lacquer square box contains Set A consisting of Pure Lotus Double Yolk, Pure Lotus Paste, Pandan Pure Lotus and  Japanese Red Bean – classic baked variants ideal for the traditionalist in me. I’m happy to note the mooncake fillings aren’t overly sweet; the smooth paste with the requisite taste of red bean, pandan-infused lotus and classic lotus pleasantly delicate.

 

Should you lean towards the Lacquer Rectangular (RM188 nett per set), each box will come with 5 Mooncakes (1 x 180gm & 4 x 120gm).

Visit Concorde kiosks now to purchase those Mid-Autumn Elegance gift boxes:

Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur (Lobby) until 29 Sept, 10am – 8pm

·  1 Utama Shopping Centre (Centre Court, Ground Floor) until 1 October, 10am – 10pm (Sun – Thurs) and 10am – 10.30 pm (Fri & Sat)

Enjoy 20% Discount for CIMB, Citibank, HLB, MBB, OCBC, PB, RHB, SCB, UOB cardholders.

For more information, call/WhatsApp: 012 399 5021 or email to fbkl@concorde.net 

IFTAR AT CONCORDE HOTEL SHAH ALAM

Traditional Malay cuisine rules the roost for Iftar at Melting Pot Café, Concorde Hotel Shah Alam this year. After a day-long fast, nothing is more than satisfying than a heart-warming bowl of Bubur Lambuk. The hotel culinary team proffers 3 variants: Bubur Lambuk Ayam Dara Lada Hitam, Bubur Lambuk Daging Batang Pinang and Bubur Lambuk Makanan Laut daily for buka puasa.

Then proceed with appetisers such as Kerabu Sotong Suhun Utara, Stir Fried Green Mussels with Thai Basil, and Kambing Panggang Berempah Bawang Putih to tease the palate.

For main courses, have your fill of Nasi Putih Kukus Pandan Wangi, Nasi Jagung Bergajus, Nasi Briyani Kismis Emas, Nasi Bukhara or Nasi Hujan Panas – flavourful rice dishes to serve as the ideal canvas for robust servings of Kari Kepala Ikan Jenahak Tomato Bendi, Mussels with Dried Chillies, Ketam Masak Cili ‘Chef Mong Style’ and Ikan Patin Gulai Tempoyak.

Bringing a typical Bazaar Ramadan atmosphere to diners, Concorde Shah Alam chefs will dish up popular crowd-pleasers such as Sup Kambing Mamak, Popia Basah, Roti John Mayonis Bersusu, Murtabak, Roti Jala and freshly prepared Keropok Lekur, Pisang, Keledek, and Pisang Goreng as part of the nightly spread.

Of course, buka puasa is never complete without dessert. To sweeten the experience, sample delightful treats of Agar-Agar Buah Peach, Almond Tartlets, Assorted Malay Kuih, Bubur Kacang Hijau, Cendol, Chilled Leng Chee Kang, Chocolate Fountain, Ice Cream and Condiments, in addition to cool bowls of Ice Kacang.

Thirst-quenching Air Bandung, Air Kembang Semangkuk, Sirap Pandan Selasih, Air Tebu, Air Teh Bunga, Nescafe Tarik and Teh Tarik will also be served.

Iftar at Concorde Shah Alam is priced at RM140 nett per adult, RM108 nett per senior citizen and RM70 nett per child aged 5 – 12 years old. Reservations for Iftar made between 23-25 March and 19-21 April will be entitled to special price of RM112 nett per adult and RM56 nett per child.

Special room rates starting from RM180 nett per room per night (Room Only) or RM200 nett inclusive of 2 sahur or breakfasts are available throughout the month of Ramadan.

For Ramadan enquiries or reservations, contact: Ramadan Centralized Counter | Lobby Level, T:03 55208000, HP: 012 289 8103, Email: vasanthi@concorde.net 

For room enquiries or reservations, contact: Room Reservation, Concorde Hotel Shah Alam, T:03 55208000 extn 2500 or 2404, email: reservation-chsa@concorde.net

 

GABUNGAN DUO RASA A LA KAMPUNG & THAI AT CONCORDE HOTEL KL

Kampung fare and Thai specialities by Chef Mohammad Yusoff and Chef Nopporn Nutto reign supreme at Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s buka puasa buffet for this coming Ramadan.

Aptly named Gabungan Duo Rasa A La Kampung & Thai, the nightly spread will be based on two rotational menus highlighting the two chefs’ culinary handiwork.

Fire up your tastebuds with tantalising Thai starters such as Yum Gai Yang (spicy chicken salad with chilli and lime), Yum Woon Sen (Thai glass noodles salad with seafood), Nam Prik Khai Khem (assorted vegetables and salted egg with Thai chilli dip), Yam Ma Muang (mango salad with peanuts), Neua Yam Nam Tok (grilled beef salad) and Larb Gai (spicy minced chicken salad) amongst others.

Be prepared for a slew of spicy, sour, peppery, sweet and savoury flavours to stimulate your senses when you sample mains such as Gaeng Massamam Neua (beef curry with potatoes), Pad Krapow Kung (sautéed shrimp with basil) and Pla Muek Tod Kra Tiam (deep-fried squid with garlic and pepper).

Ramadan is also the time when cravings for delicious kampung delicacies arise. Chef Mohammad Yusoff has got your back with freshly grilled Ikan Bakar, creamy rich curries of Gulai Tunjang Minangkabau and Kambing Kurma Kasturi, Masak Lemak Udang Harimau Rebung, Kambing Masak Hitam Manis, Labu Lemak Putih and Ikan Tenggiri Berlado.

Requisite favourites Bubur Lambuk and Sup Gearbox to break your day-long fast with, alongside Hari Raya treats such as Kambing Panggang, Ayam Masak Merah, Satay and Daging Rendang Tok are also served.

Dessert time is no less lavish. Indulge your sweet tooth with tempting Thai Banana Coconut Milk, Bua Loy (rice dumplings in coconut milk) or Tab Tim Krob (diced waterchestnuts 'red rubies' with jackfruit strips in coconut milk).

Other delightful treats range from Baklava, Cendol and Rose Agar-agar, Apam Balik, Pandan Layer Cake, Sweet Corn Pudding and Dodol to Fresh Fruits, Sarawak Layer Cake, Durian Cream Cake and Ais Kacang.

 

Available from 23 March to 21 April, Melting Pot Café’s Gabungan Duo Rasa A La Kampung & Thai buka puasa buffet (6.30pm – 10pm) is priced at RM178 nett per person. Early bird reservations made between 23-26 March and 20-21 April, the special price is RM142 nett per person.

For reservations, please call Melting Pot Café, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, tel: 03 21442200 or email: kl@concorde.net