SELERA SERANTAU ADDS SPICE TO NEW CINNAMON

Embark on a irresistible culinary tour of the Asian region with Selera Serantau for buka puasa at One World Hotel’s spanking new Cinnamon Coffee House.

The jaw-dropping, cavernous 600-seat restaurant welcomes diners with a floor-to-ceiling curved LED screen upon entry. Strolling down the long walkway will reveal different dining areas and live interactive kitchens; every facet stirs up a sense of wonder and excitement even before one is seated down.

External pockets of lush greenery are visible from certain parts of the dining area whilst an infusion of modern and subtle Oriental interior touches: dark marble counters, floral displays, warm spot and recessed lighting and a feature wall adorned with traditional roof tile designs add beguiling charm to the elegant and streamlined space. Food is artfully displayed and served from island counters, live action kitchens and glass showcases.

For the month of Ramadan, the Cinnamon team has gone to town with an extravagant spread of 100 local and regional delicacies based on 4 rotational menus. Whether it’s Malay, Indian, Chinese, Japanese or Continental, no picky palate is left unfulfilled.

When you break fast at Cinnamon this year, we suggest starting at the premium Seafood section: king crab legs, freshly shucked oysters, crayfish, mussels and tiger prawns. The fresh, sweet crab legs are especially noteworthy and a prized catch for buka puasa.

Heartwarming familiar favourites: Sup Tulang Rawa (beef shin bone broth with local herbs and spices), Roast Lamb and Beef, Satay, Daging Gulai Utara (Northern Malaysia beef curry), Chicken Rendang Minang, Assorted Kerabu, and festive bites of Lemang, Ketupat and Serunding beckon. 

Crowd-pleasing Chicken Rice, Lamb and Prawn Masala, and Chicken 65, Tandoori from the Chinese and Indian sections complete the Malaysian offerings.

Those with a penchant for Japanese fare will be overjoyed to find a wide selection of colourful and appetising Sashimi, Nigiri Sushi, Maki Sushi, Tempura, and Fried Tebasaki (chicken wings) to savour.

International specialities to sample include Seafood Chowder, different types of Pizza, cook-to-order Pasta, Cold Cuts and Terrines, Seafood Chowder, Cheese Board, Baked Fish with Herb Bearnaise Sauce and Lamb Cutlets with Rosemary amongst others.

It is virtually impossible to eschew the vast plethora of desserts: Malay Kuih, Baklava, Aiskrim Potong, Peanut Butter Velvet Cake, Earl Grey Mousse Cake, Pralines, French Entremets, shot glasses of Jelly with Longans, and freshly made cups of frothy Teh Tarik.

Cinnamon’s Selera Serantau is priced at RM208 nett per person once Ramadan starts. For early birds pre-booking, the buka puasa buffet is available at RM168 nett per person and RM84 per child (6-12 years old) only for reservations made before 23 March.

For reservations, please call Cinnamon Coffee House, One World Hotel PJ, tel: 03-76811157 or WhatsApp https://wa.me/60162109521

BUKA PUASA WITH 'CITARASA MALAYSIA' AT DORSETT GRAND SUBANG

Satisfy your durian cravings when you buka puasa at Terazza Brasserie during Ramadan. Freshly harvested by Agro Best Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the Musang King durians are delivered daily from Raub, Pahang to the Dorsett Grand Subang for guests to savour as part of this year’s iftar experience.

Priced at RM130 nett per whole Musang King durian, the rich and sweet King of Fruits will surely dial up the breaking of fast ritual up another level.

The culinary team will also take patrons on a “CitaRasa Malaysia” journey; highlighting local dishes reminiscent of Tok Mak’s cooking from our nation’s 14 states.

Crowd-pleasers to look out for include delectable Middle Eastern style Whole Roast Lamb with Biryani Rice, piping hot Shawarma, Soup “Gearbox” (beef bone marrow broth), Chicken and Beef Satay, Chicken Murtabak and Roti John. These specialities are prepared a la minute for optimum deliciousness.

Starters and appetisers, both Continental and local, abound: from Poached Seafood on ice and fresh Salad Bar to Assorted Kerabu with a myriad of sambal, sauces and condiments.

An array of curries, rice offerings, savoury hot dishes and cook-to-order pasta is enough to leave you spoiled for choice. Discerning picks we recommend: Gulai Kawah (beef curry), Udang Masak Lemak Cili Api (prawns in turmeric curry), Nasi Tomato, Lamb Tandoori, Spice-marinated Fried Chicken, Pajeri Nenas (pineapple curry) and Assorted Fried Fritters among others.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with an equally expansive range of dessert: Assorted Malay Kuih, multi-coloured Jellies, Pengat Pisang, Ais Kacang, Ice Cream, Fruit Pickles and decadent Cakes in addition to hot and cold drinks to wash everything down.

Available daily from 23rd March until 20th April, the CitaRasa Malaysia (6.30pm to 10.30pm) buffet is priced at RM168nett (Adult), RM138nett (Senior Citizen 60 years old and above) and RM90 nett (Child 6-12 years old).

Early Bird savings priced at RM130 nett (Adult only) is available now until 20th March 2023. Advance booking prior to dining is compulsory.

For reservations, call Terazza Brasserie, tel: 03-50316060 or email: bookfnb.subang@dorsetthotels.com.