SYOK, SELERA, TIMUR AT MOXY PUTRAJAYA’S LEPAK BAZAAR

 

Bold East Coast flavours take centrestage this Ramadan as Moxy infuses its signature playful spirit into the Hotel’s Lepak Bazaar. With headliners such as Nasi Kerabu Lemak Bakar, fluffy blue-hued rice, fragrant with herbs with trad condiments of kerisik (toasted coconut flakes), salted egg, stuffed chilli, sambal, crunchy papadum and lime, it's a match made in heaven paired with the smoky richness of Kambing Golek (East Coast style grilled lamb).

Channelling the laid-back, lively ‘lepak’ vibes of Ramadan bazaars, Moxy reimagines the bazaar experience through contemporary lens in celebration of local flavours, crowd favourites and nostalgic moments. It’s all about lepak, makan and enjoying good company after a day of fasting.

 
From 18 February to 19 March, the Syok Selera Timur Lepak Bazaar invites diners to berbuka puasa with a feast inspired by the beloved tastes of Malaysia’s East Coast, served nightly from 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm.

The concept is to reconnect diners with the soulful, comforting flavours of Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang – East Coast states where most of Moxy’s culinary team hails from. Many of the chefs grew up roaming pasar pagi, learning family recipes from their nenek, and embarking on balik kampung drives in anticipation of savouring coconut-rich gravies and smoky charcoal grills. Hence the rotational menus capture the joy (syok), flavours (selera) and spirit of the East Coast (timur).

Start with Aneka Colek Pantai Timur, tempting East Coast street snacks such as crispy Cucur Udang (prawn fritters), chewy Keropok Lekor (fish crackers) and savoury Paru Goreng (fried beef lungs) to whet the appetite.

Move on to heartier fare by sampling comforting Sup Tulang coupled with vibrant Nasi Hujan Panas, colourful rendered rice delicately perfumed with cinnamon, star anise, cloves and nutmeg. 

Compelling East Coast classics to go with it includes Patin Tempoyak (river fish with yellow fermented durian curry), Daging Sambal Hitam Belimbing Buluh (beef in dark sambal and bilimbi), Gulai Kambing Darat (dry goatmeat curry), Sayur Lemak Putih (vegetables in coconut milk) and the fiery Gulai Ayam Kak Wok (chicken curry). Each dish captures the tastebuds with distinctly bold and deeply satisfying accents.

An array of kerabu (local herb salad) including Kerabu Maggi Sotong (instant noodle salad with squid), Kerabu Soohun (glass noodles salad), Kerabu Kaki Ayam (chicken feet salad) and Kerabu Jantung Pisang (banana flower salad) serves as a pleasant counterpoint with punches of acidity and spice.

Familiar Hari Raya favourites also make an appearance. Think Satay, Rendang Short Ribs paired with Ketupat (boiled rice in coconut leaf casings), or fragrant Lemang (glutinous rice cooked in bamboo tubes) served with aromatic Serunding (spiced beef and chicken floss).

Stalls dishing up popular bazaar fare such as Viral French Fries, made-to-order Pasta, Shawarma, Cendol Durian and Aneka Gorengan (assorted fritters) beckon invitingly. 

Sweet endings are equally enticing, with crowd-pleasers such as Goreng Pisang dan Cempedak (banana and chempedak fritters), indulgent Serawa Pulut Durian (glutinous rice with thick durian broth), colourful Kek Lapis Sarawak (colourful layered cake) and a variety of Malay kuih completing the generous Ramadan spread.

 
At Moxy’s Syok Selera Timur Lepak Bazaar, every dish is a harbinger of heritage, memories and the joy of berbuka puasa together.

 
Early bird rates from 17 – 26 Feb is RM99 nett per adult and RM49 nett per child. Regular rates will be RM148 nett per adult and RM74 per child. Marriott Bonvoy members will enjoy 10% off from 27 Feb onwards.

 
For reservations, call Moxy Putrajaya Hotel, tel: 03-832 8111.