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.
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.
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