BERGEMA SEPANJANG MALAM AT CONCORDE HOTEL KL

 

Fanning the balik kampung spirit at Melting Pot, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, guests will find lots to cherish and savour at the hotel’s Bergema Sepanjang Malam nightly buffet come Ramadan.

 

Available 2-30 March from 630pm - 1030pm, the buka puasa session will integrate the essence of home-cooked meals to the buffet spread, highlighting a cornucopia of cherished kampung favourites, classic Malay and Thai dishes, international specialities and hawker-style offerings.

 

Malay Kitchen Chef Arif Ibrahim and his team will prepare time-honoured recipes such as Asam Pedas Daging Tetel, Rendang Tok, Gulai Tunjang, Nangka Masak Lemak Ikan Bilis, Ayam Bawang, Siput Sedut Masak Lemak, and Sambal Tumis Udang Petai among others.

We recommend sampling unmissable culinary gems such as Telur Itik Masak Lemak Cili Padi, Gulai Ketam Nipah, Ikan Keli Berlada, Sup Gearbox and the inventive Asam Pedas Kepala Ikan Salmon too.

 

From our northern neighbour comes inspired offerings of Thai Sour & Spicy Fish, Thai Red Curry Prawns, Beef Pad Kra Pao (Minced Beef with Basil), and Seafood Tom Yum. 

 

Typical crowd-pleasing Chinese dishes: Kam Heong Lala, Beef with Ginger and Spring Onion, Kung Pao Chicken and Steamed Seabass Fish with Ginger Sauce along with live cooking stations serving Kambing Panggang with Biryani Rice, Murtabak Ayam, Roti Canai Sarang Burung and BBQ Teppan Theatre add further variety to the expansive selection.

 

Appetising Seafood on Ice station proffering oysters, mussels, prawns and bamboo clams clamour for attention in addition to Japanese Sushi Maki Rolls and slices of Salmon, Tuna and Octopus Sashimi. Noodle fans will find satisfaction in Laksa Johor and Creamy Cheese Wheel Pasta, served on the spot.

 

Before calling it a night, indulge in the plethora of dessert: Serawa Durian made using D24 and Musang King durians, Ais Kacang, Kek Batik, Cendol Pudding, Macarons, Assorted Malay Kuih, Durian Cream Cake, Sago Gula Melaka and Chocolate Walnut Dates.

On 2-4 March and 28-30 March, the Bergema Sepanjang Malam nightly buffet dinner is priced at RM178 nett per person. Normal price at RM198 nett per person; 50% off for children 6-11 years old.

 

Guests will be serenaded throughout the evening by the hotel’s Begema 5 Batak Band, creating a festive atmosphere in the spirit of Ramadan.

For bookings or inquiries, please call Concorde Hotel KL, tel: 03-2717 2233 and 012-399 0734.

SOONG KEE@SETAPAK SERVES MORE THAN BEEF NOODLES

Established in 1945 by its eponymous founder Soong Kee, this 6-decade old lou jiu phai (notable brand name) beef noodles in Kuala Lumpur drew only loyalists during the early days.

Today, the business has grown beyond its original premises, with newer outlets making their way into mall-based food courts and independent set-ups appearing in commercial suburbs.

Although synonymous with beef noodles, Soong Kee has expanded its menu to include non-beef offerings, to widen its appeal amongst today’s familial crowd of multi-generational diners.

Our recent visit to Soong Kee in Setapak is an enlightening experience – we discovered new things to enjoy in addition to getting reacquainted with the tried and tested.  Firstly, the signature Beef Ball Noodles (dry/soup RM8.90) and Five Spice Beef Tripe Noodles (soup/dry RM10.90) especially the kon lou (dry) version remain a perennial fave to hit the spot. 

Here’s the unexpected clincher: meehoon or rice vermicelli is even better than mee when it comes to capturing the lush flavour of that beefy mince.

If you want more of the extra lieu (ingredients) such as Beef Balls (5 pcs RM5, 10 pcs RM10), Beef Slice (RM10), Five Spice Brisket (RM12) or Five Spice Tendon (RM13), the various items can be ordered a la carte.

Should you have family members in tow who eschew beef, Soong Kee now offers alternative options such as Char Siew Wantan Mee (dry/soup RM7.90) and Chicken Curry Mee (RM9.90). We can vouch for both the noodle variants especially the latter. Not only is the spice quotient pleasantly tantalising, the coconut milk creaminess is also nice enough without being cloying.

 

Accompanying comfort food dishes such as Fried Wantan (5 pcs RM4, 10 pcs RM8), Wantan Soup (RM6.50), Fried Dumplings (RM6.50) or Dumplings in Soup (sui kow) are plump and chockful of tasty mince filling; crowd-pleasing fare for both adults and kids.

 

 

Healthy Poached Vegetables (RM5.50) and succulent Steamed Chicken (RM9) are also served should you wish to supplement your meal with more substantial dishes for the family.

Call Soong Kee tel: 03-4141 8124 /016-924 0507 for delivery or take away (self pick-up) orders. Soong Kee is open during CMCO from 10am to 8.30pm daily. Address: 22A, Jalan Danau Niaga 1, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur