Buka Puasa @ The Living Room, The Westin Kuala Lumpur

Juadah Iftar

As the holy month continues, embrace this buka puasa ritual with more mouth-watering spread at The Westin Kuala Lumpur at The Living Room’s Juadah Iftar Buffet dinner. Savor wonderful indulgences as of Malaysian cuisine’s vibrant melting pot of flavours and aroma whipped up by the culinary team in a modern and elegant ambience.

The all-day-dining restaurant Iftar experience promises a full Malaysian fare with over 15 live cooking station. Savor sumptuous spread of Malay cuisine together with Indian cuisines as well as Chinese and other international fare.

Chef Boobalan Arumugam and Chef Halim Sultan, who are the main chefs responsible for the amazing Juadah Iftar Buffet

Taking center stage at the Iftar buffet spread is traditional Malaysian spread of sumptuous Roasted Lamb with Westin Briyani Rice, Ayam Percik, Ikan Bakar, a host of curries, kerabu, ulam, sambal and more.

Enjoy tender spiced up Roasted Lamb with fluffy spice-infused biryani crowned with cashews and raisin. There is also the tender and succulent Ayam Percik, nicely baked with spices and then smothered in unctuous peanut spiced sauce. Besides the lamb and chicken, a beautiful masterpiece of Roasted Beef Rib makes great enjoyment with grilled vegetables and baked potatoes.

Hit the pots of Daging Gulai Nusantara, Gulai Ayam Kampung Pucuk Ubi Kayu, Ekor Asam Pedas, Ayam Rendang, Sayur Lodeh, Ayam Rendang, Sotong Sambal Petai, Ketam Masak Lemak and Sayur Goreng Jawa with Prawns as these are beautifully rich with flavours and textures. It is certainly an assortment of curries that really sums up authentic Malay cuisine’s unique flavours.

Savor these curries with Roti Jala, Ketupat, Nasi Impit, Lemang or rice as they are the perfect accompaniments to enjoy the rich and spicy curries. Don’t forget to add on the Chicken or Beef Serunding as well.

Check out the live cooking station where Ikan Bakar prevails. Choose the array of marinated fish and seafood and let the chef grilled it up. Savor there with the sauces and sambals. Alternatively next to the grill station is Chicken and Beef Satay Celup Warisan sitting in warming pots of peanut sauce.

More live stations whipping up Chicken Shawarma, Popiah, Roti John, Murtabak, Roti Canai, and Roti Boom fresh so one gets to enjoy these piping hot. There’s stations are crowd pleasers for young ones to adults.

For something hot and warming, enjoy Bubuk Lambuk Super Chicken, Sup Tulang Rawan Pattani, Indian Spicy & Sour Chicken Soup, Mushroom Soup and more.

Then there is the plethora of Aneka Kerabu, Ulams, Ikan Masin, Telur Masin, Sambals, Keropok, Jeruk Buah, Gado Gado, Tauhu Sumbat, Sotong Kangkung and so much more. There are also salads and dressings on the station as well.

The next station to watch out for is the Nasi Kandar station filled with an amazing potpourri of rice to be savored with Daging Kandar, Kambing Kandar, Ayam Kandar, Kobis Goreng Kunyit, Telur Sambal and more. It is literally a haven of flavours of luscious Nasi Kandar.

Besides the Nasi Kandar, there is also an array of Indian spiced fried Sotong, Ayam, Telur Ikan and Ikan Tenggiri Goreng.

More treats from other cuisines include Roasted Duck Mantao, Steamed Whole Fish with Garlic Chive Cream Sauce, Chicken Rice, Char Kway Teow, Dim Sum, Lok Lok, Asam Laksa, Curry Laksa, Mee Rebus and the list goes on…

Moving on to desserts, its literally a room filled with racks of sweet treats from Chocolate Fountain, a majestic array of Fresh Fruits, traditional Malay Kuih Muih, Cakes, Cupcakes, Puddings, Tarts, Jelly, Ice Cream, Ais Kacang and more. A must-have is the Deep Fried Ice Cream where the dessert is whipped up to order and diners will certainly be pleased with the crispy crust and ice cold combination of ice cream.

IFTAR BUFFET

RM118nett per adult from 18 June to 26 June 2015

RM148nett per adult from 27 June to 15 July 2015

*Complimentary for children below the age of 5 years old

Discounts Available

12% for group booking with minimum of 20 diners

SPG members enjoy 20% discount on total food bill.

For further information or reservations, please call Westin dining on 603 2773 8338 or email westindining@westin.com

THE LIVING ROOM

The Westin Kuala Lumpur

199, Jalan Bukit Bintang,

55100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 603 2731 8333

Website: www.thewestinkualalumpur.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/westin.kl

Buka Puasa @ Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur

A Traditional Feast by Chef Budiman

When it comes to a feast, Latest Recipe at Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur goes all out! It’s my first visit and it was a delicious sight to behold. Armed with a recent refreshed look, Latest Recipe boasts of a plethora of international fare gorgeously spread out at all the stations in the beautifully designed restaurant. The restaurant is cleverly spaced out with different levels and sections to offer diners privacy as well as a beautiful contemporary ambience. High ceilings, bright lighting and coupled with its vibrant color theme, Latest Recipe’s new refreshed look is attractive and cheerful yet stylish.

Latest Recipe 5-cuisine concept of Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese and Western continues to be a favorite with many foodies. Live interactive cooking stations with the respective cuisine is constantly serving up hot and fresh food to ensure a delicious dining experience. The dessert bar is scrumptious and offers a huge selections of beautiful desserts as well.

It is that time of the year for a traditional buka puasa feast of home-cooked food by Kedah-born Executive Sous Chef Budiman Bistari Bin Mohamed and his culinary team at Latest Recipe.

“Food has more than just flavour… it unites people.”

The friendly and ever-grinning Chef Budiman has worked his way in the various culinary industry for more than 17 years. His philosophy on cooking is inspiringly filled with lots of love, to be respectful to the gifts of nature, to be passionate and generous with cooking and to unite everyone through food. With a few accolades under his belt, Chef Budiman continues to strive to serve diners with an unforgettable dining experience at Latest Recipe.

For this holy month of Ramadhan, diners are treated to his traditional buka puasa feast of authentic Malaysian dishes with taste and flavours inspired by 10 states in the country. He is also bringing his family recipes to the table to share his childhood memories of authentic kampung dishes he grew up on. “My mother is my beloved role model and one of the main influences in my cooking. I will do my best to share her love through my dishes,” continues Chef Budiman.

Executive Chef Antoine and Executive Sous Chef Budiman

A Traditional Buka Puasa Feast includes several signatures of the festive month – Roasted Baby Lamb with 10 Spices served with garlic cumin sauce, Baked Sea Bass with Creamy Curry Sauce and Bird Eye Chili, Grilled Stingray and Sea Bass with Java Chili Paste and Oven-Roasted Spring Chicken with Sesame and Fenugreek Trigona Honey Sauce.

The Roasted Baby Lamb is so tender and juicy, well marinated with a good dose of spices. It is simply a must-have at Latest Recipe. The Baked Sea Bass with Creamy Curry Sauce and Bird Eye Chili is another good choice as the fish is cooked nicely with a creamy and spicy sauce, perfect savored on its own or with rice and bread.

From the 10 States in the country, traditional Malay dishes such as Lamb Bahmia with Dates & Green Peas, Deep Fried Sliced Beef with Java Chili Paste, Chicken Briyani, Patin Fish in Coconut Gravy with Turmeric-Preserve Durian Paste, Quail Rendang with Kaffir Lime Leaves, Flower Crab with Blackpepper, Kerutub Itik, Ikan Tenggiri Goreng Berempah, Udang Masak Dua Jintan Halia Muda, Rendang Kambing Pedas and more are available on daily rotation.

The Australian Beef Rendang and 60 Days Grain Fed Chicken Rendang are another must-try as well. The Australian Beef Rendang oozed with great depths of spices beautifully harmonized through hours of slow cooking. The beef melts-in-the-mouth and has a rich and creamy flavour that makes me want to keep eating it. Available for takeaway, these are simply delicious!

The Salad Bar is laden with lots of authentic Kerabus and salads together with other delights. Some of the Kerabus available are Salad Otak-otak Tenggiri dengan Mangga Muda, Kerabu Pucuk Paku dengan Kepah Sambal Lemak Kelapa Cili Padi, Young Papaya & Carambola Chili Paste, Fish and Prawn Terrine with Grated Chili Coconut Paste, Sliced Roasted Beef with Tamarind Chili Dip and more.

Savor other Malay appetizers like Pecal Desa, Tauhu Sumbat, Acar Limau, Popiah Basah, Nasi Ulam, Ulam with Assorted Sambals and various Ikan Masin together with Telur Masin and Aneka Keropok.

Don’t miss sampling Mee Kak Lah, Chef Budiman’s signature Beef Soup Noodles! The flavours are amazingly complex but truly satisfying with lots of hot and sour notes.

From the Western buffet, diners can enjoy a lavish spread of Seafood On Ice, Pasta Station, DIY Salad Bar and other Western dishes from the hot buffet counter.

The Japanese station is a sure crowd-pleaser with its Sashimi offerings of Salmon, Butterfish and Octopus together with freshly fried Tempura Prawns, Fish & Vegetables and Teppanyaki of Beef, Prawn, Chicken and Fish served with Fried Garlic Rice and Sautéed Vegetables.

The Chinese station showcases Dim Sum, varieties of Noodles, Fried Rice, Fried Hokkien Noodles and more.

From the Indian station, a sumptuous spread of fresh baked Roti, Naan, Murtabak, Chicken Tandoori, Prawn Tandoori, Fish Tandoori, Lamb Chop Tandoori Briyani Rice, Curries, Chutneys and more will tantalize your senses with rich and robust spice flavours.

It’s a feast to enjoy to the fullest but do make sure to save some room for the awesome Dessert Bar filled with loads of savory and sweet treats.

Indulge in traditional Malay desserts such as Apam Balik, Kuih Lompang Warna Warni, Kuih Seri Muka, Kuih Apam Gula Hangus, Bingka Jagung, Kuih Tepung Pelita, Kuih Koci, Lepat Pisang, Pulut Inti, Buah Kurma, Bubur Durian, Bubur Kacang Merah, Penget Keledek and more.

The buffet spread is inclusive of free flow of Date Juice, Sirap Bandung, Sugar Cane Juice, Iced Lemon Tea and hot Teh Tarik as well as ABC and Cendol Mamak.

Other international desserts are even more luscious with lots of beautiful Cakes, Pastries, Eclairs, Mousse, Fruit Tarts, Dark Chocolate and Pink Chocolate Fountain and more. Savor fresh cook-to-order Belgian Waffles served with your choice of condiments or simply add on icy soft serve ice cream for extra indulgence!

Young or old, many will also favor the candy bar filled with lots of sweet candies.

A Traditional Feast Buffet Dinner @ Latest Recipe

*available from 22 June to 16 July 2015

Monday to Friday

RM173 nett (adult)                                          

RM87 nett (child)                      

Saturday & Sunday

RM161 nett (adult)

RM81 nett (child + senior citizen)  

BOOK EARLY from now until 14 June 2015 at

RM110 nett (adult)

RM55 nett (child)

Additionally SPG members will receive a 20% discount off total food bill.

A Feast Under the Stars BBQ Poolside buffet Dinner@ Pool Bar & Grill@8

*available Daily

RM110 nett (adult)

RM55 nett (child)

Festive Delights such as Roasted Baby Lamb Brushed with Arabic Spices, Australian Beef Rendang, 60-Day Grain Fed Chicken Rendang, Chocolate Chip & Dates Cake, Hari Raya Éclair and more are also available for order and take-away.

For reservations, visit www.lemeridienkualalumpur.com/dining or email: dining.lmkl@lemeridien.com of call Dining Reservations at +603 2263 7434.

LATEST RECIPE

Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur

2 Jalan Stesen Sentral,

Kuala Lumpur Sentral,

50470 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +60 3-2263 7888

Website: www.lemeridienkualalumpur.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/lemeridienkualalumpur