SELERA KAMPUNG AT MARRIOTT PETALING JAYA

With two decades of industry experience under his toque, Executive Chef Dennie Yudie Darmawan spearheads the Marriott Petaling Jaya team in the extravaganza of dishes for this year’s buka puasa.

Available from 23 February to 18 March at The Atrium, the Selera Kampung line-up spotlights Signature Traditional Roast Lamb as one of the mainstays. Redolent with aromatic spices, the juicy lamb meat is best accompanied by fluffy biryani rice.

Inspired by nostalgic kampung favourites, the array of breaking of fast specialities includes appetite-whetting Ekor Asam Pedas (tangy, subtly spicy oxtail stew), sublime Kambing Masak Hitam (mutton cooked in dark soy sauce and ground spices), Gulai Telur Ikan (fried fish eggs in curry), Signature Sup Tulang Berempah (spiced beef bone broth), Wok Fried Dried Flower Crabs and Ayam Percik (spice-marinated grilled chicken).

Perennial crowd-pullers such as Gulai Ayam Minang, Rendang Itik Rendang, Daging Tetel, Masak Lemak Siput Sedut, Gulai Nangka Ikan Pusu, Pucuk Ubi Lemak Kuning Tempoyak, Roti Jala Kari Ayam, Terung Sambal Tempeh, Sambal Hati Buyah and Ikan Masin Cili Api beckon invitingly.

Regional specialities are aptly represented by Kepak Ayam Goreng Berlado, Burung Puyuh Berempah, Ega Penyet, Ayam Gebrek Sambal Hijau and Sambal Belut Sukarasa.

 
The cornucopia is further augmented by an assortment of Poached Seafood on Ice, Sushi and Sashimi, Karai Aburi Takoyaki, Wagyu Karai, Beef Cubes with Black Pepper and Grilled Cajun Spice Chicken.

Dessert to conclude ranges from Malay Kuih, Fruit Cake, Chocolate Fountain with Fruit and Confection Skewers, Fresh Fruits, Tapai, Bahulu and Apam Balik.

The Selera Kampung buffet is priced at RM198 nett per adult and RM139 nett for senior citizens. Advance reservations advisable.

For reservations at The Atrium, Marriott Petaling Jaya, WhatsApp: +6016 262 2070 or email: kulpj.fnb.rsvp@marriotthotels.com
 
 
 

‘BILA RASA BERBICARA' BUFFET AT CONCORDE HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR

Flame-kissed specialities straight off a new Josper Charcoal Grill steal the spotlight at Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s buka puasa buffet this year.

Melting Pot Café’s Bila Rasa Berbicara, a nightly feast heralding the balik kampung spirit during Ramadan, will be available from 19 February to 20 March.

Anticipated to attract diners like moths to flame, you can sample aromatic, smoky and scrumptious Johor-style Pepes Ikan, juicy Australian Mini Ribeye Steaks, Ayam Percik, Chicken Wings with Korean Sauce, and New Zealand Lamb Shoulder hot from the charcoal-fuelled Josper Grill.

Malay Chef Mohamad Yusoff and Malay Sous Chef Arif Iberahim step up to prove their prowess with beloved Malay, trans-generation classics such as Gulai Tunjang Masak Lemak Cili Api, Pucuk Paku Ikan Bilis, Sambal Tumis  Udang Petai, Asam Pedas Tetel and Siput Sedut Masak Lemak.

 
There’s even a Nasi Kandar stall dishing up perennial crowd-pleasers: Kari Kepala Ikan, Ayam Goreng Mamak, Kambing Varuval, Ketam Goreng Berempah and Daging Masak Merah.

Soupy succour can be found in hearty and flavourful Sup Gearbox, Sup Tulang Rawan and Sup Kambing. Follow that up with rare, nostalgic kampung-style delicacies such as Telur Itik Masak Lemak Cili Padi, Gulai Ketam Nipah and Rendang Daging.

Fresh catches of calamari and barramundi fish are teppan-cooked to perfection whilst a Whole Roast Lamb with fragrant biryani rice and Braised Short Ribs compete for attention.

 
Adding a touch of bazaar flair to the merry buka puasa experience are huge woks of Mee & Kuey Teow Kawah, Murtabak Ayam & Daging, Roti John, Satay and Serunding with Lemang and Ketupat Palas.

Tantalising Thai and Chinese delights ranging from Thai Basil Beef, Gaeng Som Pla (spicy steamed fish) and Padprik Seafood to Kam Heong Lala and Kung Pao Lamb are some trail-blazers worth savouring.

Evergreen and viral sweet treats: Tau Foo Fah with brown and white sugar syrup, Ais Kacang, Pulut Serawa Durian, Durian Mousse Cake, Agar-agar Santan Cendol, Kuih Bakar, Classic Coffee Tiramisu, Dodol, Kek Batik and Matcha Tiramisu are some of the luscious dessert choices to wrap up the evening.

‘Bila Rasa Berbicara’ buffet at Melting Pot Café is priced at RM198 nett per person, with a special rate of RM178 nett per person on selected dates (19 – 22 February & 18 – 20 March). Children aged 6 to 11 are charged at 50% off the adult price. Two rotational menus ensure new and exciting fare is served every two days.

For reservations at Melting Pot Café, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, call tel: 03-2717 2233 or 012-399 0734.