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

MAGICAL FESTIVE FLAVOURS AT MAKAN KITCHEN

Beef Wellington. Traditional Roast Turkey. Roast Lamb Leg with Rosemary and Masala Rub. Baked Salmon with Dill Salt Crust. Honey Glazed Chicken Ham with Caramelised Sarawakian Pineapple. These are the sumptuous ‘show-stealers’ headlining the festive buffet from 22 to 24 December 2022 at Makan Kitchen.

Encased in a flaky pastry coating, the beef is superbly tender and juicy (too busy eating until forgot to snap a photo!). Both the roast turkey and lamb leg are on-point too. We can't get enough of the delicious chicken ham and pineapple pairing either. 

The lavish Christmas Dinner Buffet (6.30pm – 10pm) on every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in December is priced at RM188 nett per adult and RM94 nett per child.

Makan Kitchen is famous for its different ‘kitchens’ serving a myriad of culinary delights ranging from appetisers to dessert, from four corners of the world.

Fresh Oysters, Poached Seafood: Mussels, Prawns, Crabs and Scallops on ice beckon invitingly alongside a Sashimi Station where platters of raw fish, octopus and little dishes of marinated ceviche await.

Homegrown specialities such as Satay, Grilled Prawns, Stingray and Shellfish a la minute, with assorted sauces are one of the unmissable highlights.

Notable finds at the Indian kitchen include the aromatic Turkey Biryani, complemented by Jhinga Makhni (fiery curried prawns), rich and spicy Mysore Lamb Peratal, delectable Tandoori Chicken, and sumptuous Butter Chicken.

The Chinese section is just as stellar with delicious draws like Roast Duck and Chicken, Fried Rice with Ebiko, Fish Maw Soup with Dried Scallops, Fried Glass Noodles with Crab, Fried Chicken with Butter Sauce, Steamed Fresh Tiger Prawns with Supreme (Mala) Sauce, and Teochew Style Steamed Snapper with Sour Plum.

Last but not least, you’d be happy to succumb to the sweet appeal of Chocolate Yule Log, Christmas Fruit Cake, Raspberry Vanilla Mousse Cake, Mixed Fruit Bread Pudding, Stollen, Gingerbread, and Cinnamon Stars after the savoury offerings.

Additional temptations come in the form of Christmas Cupcakes, Mini Mont Blanc, and assorted Christmas-themed petite dessert creations – these lovely treats are not only nice to look at but taste heavenly too.

In addition, your buffet dining experience will include Santa’s appearance and Christmas Welcome Drinks as well.

Christmas High Tea Buffet 

17 & 18 December 2022 

12:30pm – 4:00pm

RM 138 nett per adult & RM69 nett per child

 

24 & 25 December 2022 

12:30pm – 4:00pm

RM 158 nett per adult and RM79 nett per child

 

For reservations, please call DoubleTree Hilton Kuala Lumpur, tel: 03 2172 7272, email KULDT_FB@hilton.com or visit eatdrinkhilton.com