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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

PERANAKAN PERFECTION HIGH TEA AT MAKAN KITCHEN

Vibrant, bold flavours ubiquitous of the Straits Chinese or Peranakan community take the limelight during high tea at Makan Kitchen every weekend until 30 November.

Billed as the Peranakan Perfection High Tea Buffet, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur brings you on a nostalgic culinary journey with live, interactive cooking stations dishing up staple Nyonya specialities amidst a selection of modern interpretations.

For curtain-raisers, we savoured smoky, hot-off-the-grill Otak Otak and Ayam Pachok (spiced marinated grilled chicken) complemented by tantalising Pineapple Acar with Seafood and Wing Bean Salad with Sliced Smoked Duck.

Fond memories of growing up sipping on Itek Tim (duck and salted vegetable soup) resurfaced before we dived into the comforting Bakwan Kepiting (crab meatball soup).

Rice fiends should have a field day, loading up on the homely gravy train featuring Red Snapper Asam Pedas, Beef Pong Teh, Chicken Curry Kapitan and Udang Masak Lemak Nenas. These recognisable offerings underscore the Peranakans’ judicious use of spices in their cooking.

You can even rustle up a bowl of aromatic Curry Laksa on the spot before homing on delectable Roasted Percik Lamb Leg, Whole Snapper Baked in Banana Leaf and Inche Kabin Bao.

Our tastebuds were suitably tickled by wedges of Steamed Nyonya Chang (glutinous rice dumplings) alongside rich and vibrantly colourful Nyonya Kuih. To finish, we cooled down with ice-cold Cendol.

A Kids' Corner set up with traditional Malaysian childhood games and more high-tech machinations should keep young ones busy post-meal.

The Peranakan Perfection High Tea (RM118 nett per adult and RM59 nett per child) is served every Saturday and Sunday, from 12.30pm to 4pm until 30 November 2026. Families and friends can enjoy Makan Kitchen’s Buy 4, Free 1 offer too.

For reservations, call DoubleTree by Hilton KL, tel: 03-2172 7272, WhatsApp: +6012 290 4551 or email: KULDT_FB@Hilton.com

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

DESTINASI RASA SERANTAU AT SOFITEL KL DAMANSARA

Slow down and soak in the spirit of Ramadan with loved ones at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara’s ‘Destinasi Rasa Serantau’, from 19 February to 19 March 2026.

Crafted by 14 chefs at Kwee Zeen based on 14 hometown inspiration for buka puasa, every dish pays tribute to the heritage, memory and flavours definitive of regional Malaysia.

For a show-stopping start, grab a slice or two of tender Beef Rendang Wellington. Wrapped in golden, crisp and flaky pastry, the speciality is available from Friday to Sunday.

Warming hearts and minds are robust Melaka-style Asam Pedas Peranakan Ekor Lembu, irresistible Udang Galah Masak Diraja, rich and piquant Kambing Golek Bumbu Jawa, punchy Peha Lembu Bakar Bumbu Minangkabau and Nasi Dagang Ikan Tongkol.

Other noteworthy mainstays to sample include Ketupat Sotong Sumbat Ubi Keledek, Patin Masak Lemak Tempoyak, Nasi Biryani Gam Berlauk, Rendang Tok Rusuk Lembu “Angus”, Nasi Dagang Ikan Tongkol, Gulai Tiga Beradik, Nyonya Mee Udang Galah and Ikan Bakar Kampung.

Boosting the expansive array further are various international dishes such as Grilled Seabass with Lobster Bisque, Seafood Paella, Chicken Cordon Bleu with Peppercorn Jus, BBQ Beef Short Ribs, Tomato Ka Shorba and cook-to-order Assorted Pasta: Pomodoro, Aglio Olio and Carbonara.

Assorted Malay Kuih, Bubur Pulut Hitam, Raya Cookies and Mini Cakes form some of the sweet contenders to finish with. On Friday to Sunday, enjoy free flow of durians at the Durian Station, set up at Le Bar Terrace from 7pm to 9.30pm.

Sofitel’s ‘Destinasi Rasa Serantau’ Dinner Buffet is available now until 19 March 2026 at RM228+ per adult (Monday to Thursday) and RM248+ per adult (Friday to Sunday).