Ramadan experience in the past few years has been quite different for many — results of a pandemic that lingered longer than we could have ever imagined. This upcoming Ramadan season, as we yearn to re-ignite the true spirit of Ramadan, which is all about family and the warmth of sharing food, patrons are invited to bring their families to ‘buka puasa’ at  Malaysia’s best hotel buffets.

 

In order to help whet your appetite and ensure you can savour the best dishes of the upcoming festive season, check out our hotel buffet list here!

 

 

1. Citarasa Warisan Element @ Element Kuala Lumpur

 

From 25 March 2023 onwards, you are invited to bring your families to ‘buka puasa’ at TRACE Restaurant and Bar overlooking picturesque night views of Kuala Lumpur, whilst enjoying a wide selection of iftar staples prepared using time-honored recipes that draw inspiration from chefs’ very own ancestral kitchens.

 

For this Ramadan season, signature recipes from chefs originated from 7 different states, were transported from their home kitchens straight to TRACE in delivering an indigenous buffet experience like-no-other, all the while cherishing their very own origins and family heritages.

 

 

An all-time Malay favourite, Masak Lemak Cili Padi in Claypot by Chef Idris Yusof from Alor Gajah, Melaka is here to spice up the evening. Instead of following conventional cooking style and using proteins like chicken or prawns, Chef Idris has opted for a combination of smoked meat, including beef, duck and quail for a change of taste this year. Diners will be amazed to find out how well their natural savory tastes complement the spicy, velvety coconut and turmeric broth.

 

Carnivorous eaters are in for a treat at the Local & Western Bakar-Bakar station helmed by Chef Azam Ahmad from Kedah. Highlight includes the succulent Slow Roasted BBQ Beef Short Ribs that boasts a sweet and smoky taste that comes from the ribs through the slow cooking process. While Baked Norwegian Salmon is also another must-have, diners can further choose from chicken, beef, lamb, fish and sausages to be grilled à la minute to assemble their very own BBQ platter.

 

 

Other not-to-be-missed specialties prepared using our chefs’ family-inherited recipes include:

• Rendang Ayam Bonda with Lemang Bakar by Chef Hasrul from Perak
• Ayam Bakar Percik by Chef Zamri from Kelantan
• Daging Pesamah by Chef Eirfan from Penang
• Ikan Masak Asam Pedas by Chef Fitri from Johor
• Udang Butter by Chef Hwan from Pahang

 

A galore of ever-popular desserts, such as traditional kuih-muih, kuih raya, assorted cakes and patisseries, fresh local fruits, Ais Batu Campur and Ais Kacang will also be served to suit everyone’s sweet tooth.

 

Price: RM 168 nett per adult and RM84 nett per child

Time: From 6:30pm to 10pm, between 25 March and 20 April 2023.

 

Early bird offer at RM125 nett per adult can be enjoyed by booking on or before 24 March 2023. Club Marriott members, as well as Maybank and CIMB card holders will receive a 20% off the dinner buffet.

 

 

2. Selera Dua Sempadan @ Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas is delighted to present Selera Dua Sempadan, or the ‘Taste of Two Borders’ experience that showcases the cuisines of 11 neighbouring states as well as celebrating the flavours of Thailand – Malaysia’s neighbour. The experience will offer an abundance of tantalising traditional dishes as part of the buka puasa buffet dinner taking place from 23rd March till 21st April 2023 at Turmeric Restaurant.

 

 

The culinary team at Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas have lovingly curated a menu of traditional dishes that their home states are known for, including such classics as Rendang Tok from Perak Province, Ayam Masak Lemak Cili from Chef Fahdrul’s family recipe, and Kambing Masak Hitam from Kedah, to name a few. Additionally, a selection of Thai dishes such as Phad Kra Praow Gai (stir-fried chicken with basil), Gang Panang Neua (red curry beef) and Massaman chicken will also be available. Early bird bookings made before 23rd March are entitled to savings of 25%.

 

Price: RM168+ per adult and RM84+ per child

Time: from 6:30 pm onwards.

For reservations, please call on 07-828 0888 or email at fb.ades@anantara.com

 

 

3. Selera Serantau @ Le Quadri Hotel KL

 

Le Quadri Hotel KL is proud to present this year’s theme for our Buka Puasa menu which will take you on an epicurean trail around the world – hence, Selera Serantau. “The reason we have chosen the theme Selera Serantau is simply because we have a new team of chefs onboard who are extremely talented, experienced, and skilled with the passion to please your palates. This journey takes you through the globe where you will be mesmerised by the various flavours, aromas and colours that would be the perfect answer after the full day of abstinence”, says General Manager, Peter Padman.

 

Price: RM148nett (Adults) and RM78nett (Child/Senior Citizens)

Early Bird price: Until 23 March 2023 priced at RM118nett (Adults) and RM58nett (Child/Senior Citizens).

Time: Buffet will only be featured on Fridays & Saturdays

 

Vouchers may be purchased by contacting the following persons:

Mohd Ariffudin 0162210343
Adam Idham 0128583519
Muhammad Al Hafiz 0105350558
Ravi Thasan 0172838306

For more details on Ramadhan, please contact +6016 221 0343 (Mohd Ariffudin) or +6012 858 3519 (Adam Idham).

Alternatively via email at MohammadAriffudin@ucsihotels.com or Muhammadalhafiz@ucsihotels.com

 

 

4. Jemput Makan @ Sunway Resort Hotel

 

Taking centre stage this year will be a number of stalls outdoors flowing in to an extensive buffet spread indoors. Gather together with family and friends and explore our lavish buffet spread of authentic local flavours and international recipes. Helmed by Chef De Cuisine Afiq Matkhir together with Sous Chef Tournant Mohamad Yatim Supaat and Senior Sous Chef, Chef Halid Bin Hm Burus, some of our nostalgic and traditional recipes include the ‘Daging Bakar Harimau Menangis’, a classic dish prepared using Chef Afiq’s heirloom recipe. The whole beef leg is marinated 24-hours with spices like onion, garlic, lemongrass, chilli and slow-roasted for five (5) hours at very low temperature. This succulent seasoned beef is served with a spicy dipping sauce made of gula melaka, fish sauce, calamansi juice, fresh coriander, chilli and garlic.

 

 

Another must-have classic includes the succulent ‘Kambing Golek’ or Whole Roasted Lamb marinated overnight with over 25 local spices and aromatics such as old ginger, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, masala, coriander, yoghurt, mint and cumin before being slow-roasted for four (4) hours.

 

 

For seafood lovers, the “Sotong Raja” or Grilled Squid is a must try, marinated with our homemade sambal Nyonya and grilled to perfection. A treat for white meat lovers, our ‘Ayam Pasu’ or Roasted Chicken in a clay vase, is marinated with local spices for 24-hours and thereafter grilled over charcoal fire to perfection and served with a homemade green chilli dip. More traditional favourites include, ‘Sup Ekor’, ‘Soto Ayam’, ‘Teratak Satay’, ‘Lemang Bakar’ served with ‘Ketupat’ and paired with ‘Beef Rendang Tok’ and ‘Serunding’ to induce a sense of nostalgia and much more.

 

Rotational highlights on the buffet spread include Fresh Seafood on Ice, Japanese offerings from the Sushi Bar, Jeruk, Fruits, a variety of classic rice dishes such as ‘Nasi Hujan Panas’ and ‘Nasi Minyak’, other local favourites like ‘Asam Pedas Jenahak’, ‘Oxtail Sambal Lada’, ‘Botok Botok Udang’, ‘Udang Galah Asam Pedas’ and ‘Nangka Muda Masak Lemak’. Traditional Ulam-Ulaman will be available to be enjoyed with a range of Sambal like our homemade ‘Sambal Belacan’, ‘Sambal Budu’, ‘Sambal Hijau’, ‘Sambal Hitam’ alongside a selection of Kerabu which includes ‘Kerabu Nangka Muda’ ‘Kerabu Perut’, ‘Kerabu Paru Daging’, ‘Kerabu Udang Manga Muda’, ‘Kerabu Daging Salai’, ‘Kerabu Aneka Lautan’, ‘Kerabu Soo Hon Isi Ayam’ and more.

 

Price: MYR228.00 nett per adult and MYR114.00 nett per child (aged 6 to 12 years)

Time: From 6.30pm to 10.30pm from 24th March till 21st April 2023.

For reservations, please call +603 7495 2009 / +603 7492 8000 or email srhs.bookfnb@sunwayhotels.com Advanced reservations are encouraged.

 

 

5. Iftar ‘Kuliner’ Nusantara @Sunway Putra Hotel KL

 

Sunway Putra Hotel’s “Iftar ‘Kuliner’ Nusantara” Ramadan Buffet has been endorsed by His Excellency Ambassador Hermono, Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia in Kuala Lumpur at the Coffee House, Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 1 March 2023. Launched and endorsed by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuala Lumpur, H.E. Ambassador Hermono, “Iftar ‘Kuliner’ Nusantara” translated as ‘Iftar Culinary Archipelego’ aims to transport guests to Indonesia without having to leave Malaysia.

 

 

From Indonesia, the very authentic Soto Betawi originating from Jakarta, Tongseng from Central Java, Ayam Pop Minang from West Sumatra, the legendary Nasi Goreng Kambing ala Kebun Sireh, Mie Tek Tek and much more.

 

Price:  RM178+ per person while children aged 5 and below are able to dine-in for free. Children aged 6 to 12 years old will enjoy 50% discount.

Time: 6.30pm to 10.00pm.

For guests looking to make reservations for “Iftar ‘Kuliner’ Nusantara” Ramadan Buffet they may call 03 4040 9888 / +6019 305 2372 / email to spkl.ch@sunwayhotels.com.

 

 

6. Klang Valley’s Finest Ramadan Delights @ Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur

 

With 150 traditional and modern dishes to try at Latest Recipe @ Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur’s Ramadan buffet, it’s a challenge to sample everything – but these are Chef Budiman’s top picks you simply can’t afford to miss!

 

Beef marinated with Asian spices and slowly braised in a tandoori oven for nine hours, the Signature Daging Tempayan is absolutely a must-try dish. Served with traditional Biskut Lutut and a wide variety of freshly baked bread, it’s a show-stopper of a meal! Another dish to order is the Racikan Ayam, which is cooked in a sous vide machine at 63 degrees Celsius, and topped with chicken and free range eggs. It’s also created using the same sauce as the Daging Tempayan, and it makes for a great meal to dip your bread into and devour.

 

 

Seafood lovers can’t miss the Mee Lob Dang Tam, a fusion-style noodle dish with lobster, prawns, and crab, served hot with prawn bisque and garnished with dried chilli paste, hard-boiled eggs, lime powder, and curry powder. If that’s not enough, the Laksa Lemak Kuning Ikan Tongkol – a traditional dish made with local tuna – is the chef’s personal favourite, made just like nenek (grandmother) makes it! This favourite is served with yellow curry fish broth and tuna flakes, pounded with chilli paste and local green herbs, paired with your choice of noodles.

 

Price: RM198 nett (adult) | RM99 nett (5 to 12 years old)

Early Bird Promotion: RM148 nett (adult) | RM74 nett (5 to 12 years old)

Time: 23 March till 21 April 2023

 

Message to book a table or contact at, wa.link/6mtpog +60 32 263 7888 or email at dining.reservation@lemeridien.com

 

 

7. Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel

 

Experience the best of Malay cuisine during Ramadan at Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel with two thematic buffets – Sajian Warisan at Feast, and Iftar Nusantara at the Grand Ballroom.

 

Enjoy a diverse selection of traditional flavours curated by Sous Chef Firdaus, featuring his heirloom recipes, such as Sup Merah Temasik Bengkulu – a spicy and tangy soup made with bone marrow, oxtail, beef lung, beef tongue, beef tendon, and mutton, and Ayam Masak Lemak Rebung Tok Mizi, a family favourite of Chef Firdaus made with chicken, coconut milk, turmeric, chilies, and bamboo shoots. Be sure to also get a taste of the savoury Malay curry of Gulai Daging dan Nangka Ala Canggung, made with tender beef cubes and jackfruit, inspired by Chef Firdaus’ traditional Malaysian heritage.

 

 

8. Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

 

Seafood lovers should run, not walk, to Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown and savour the signature Ketam Bunga Masak Lemak Nenas Cili Api dish by Sous Chef Meor Muhammad Syahir Meor Sahaid.

 

 

This dish is a reflection of Chef Meor’s childhood and Minang heritage, tapping into his love for spicy food and seafood. Growing up without the luxury of eating seafood often, he aims to cook with the freshest seafood to create hearty and flavourful dishes that ensure the ingredients shine through with every bite. His signature crab dish features high-quality Josapine pineapples cooked using traditional Nyonya techniques and inspired by Chinatown, creating a rich and flavourful dish that tells a wonderful culinary story.

 

Price: RM148+ per person
Time: 23 March – 21 April 2023 from 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM 

 

For more info or to make a reservation, visit https://www.quanskitchenkl.com/lto-pag or wa.me/60125073327 or email dining@fourpoints.com

 

 

9. Flavours of East Malaysia @ Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu

 

This Ramadan, check out Executive Chef Abraham bin Lingkorn, assisted by Sous Chef Kelvin Kilin and Sous Chef Gari Gidioen, for an epic buffet spread that reflects their combined experience, with a unique fusion of Eastern and Western Malaysian cuisines. Highlights include a unique Lemongrass and Honey Roasted Mutton, a creative approach to the traditional Kambing Golek. Other signatures include their Northern Style Herbs and Spices Meat Bone Soup, which is a take on the Minang delicacy; Spicy-Sour Oxtail with Torch Ginger; Prawn Curry cooked with bird’s eye chilli and coconut milk; Clay-Pot Grilled Chicken; Three-Flavoured Fish; and Beef Cooked with Bambangan (Wild Mangoes), which is a dish unique to East Malaysia.

 

 

 

 

10. Taste of Borneo @ Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

 

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel is offering a ‘Taste of Borneo’ dinner buffet, where Junior Sous Chef Wilson brings hometown flavours to traditional dishes.

 

 

Try his version of the timeless Malaysian classic Roti Canai with a Borneon twist – the aptly named Eyes of Borneo – that features a runny yolk to add depth and flavour to the iconic dish. Diners can also check out 10 stalls and live cooking displays while being served a gastronomic spread of home cooked, traditional specialties amidst a panoramic backdrop of the South China Sea.

 

Price: RM158 – Adult  & RM79 – Children
Time: 24 March to 20 April 2023 from 6:00 pm till 10:00 pm. 

Limited Time Offer

Dine-in Date: 24 – 30 March 2023
Adult: RM 138nett | Children (6-12 years old): RM 69nett

Buy 10 Adult Vouchers to get 1 Free Adult Voucher (𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺)

 

Purchase your vouchers now at +60 88 286 888 or WhatsApp at +60 16 969 1393.

 

 

11. Fairfield by Marriott Bintulu Paragon

 

Delight in a myriad of local Malay and Sarawakian cuisine at KAVA this Ramadan, prepared by Head Chef Justin and Sous Chef Muna. Don’t miss their Signature Grilled Fish with Sambal and Stink Bean (Ikan Bakar Sambal Petai), where the fish is marinated with a sweet, sour and spicy sauce and wrapped in banana leaves before it is grilled, creating a moist and flavourful dish with the distinct herby and smoky aroma.

 

 

Another must-try is the traditional native dish of the Melanau people in Sarawak – Te’ong Udang Ikan – also known as Suman Lemantak. The dish consists of prawns and fish cooked with grated coconut, spices and sago flour before it is wrapped with the daun nipah (palas leaf) and grilled on hot charcoal. This popular dish is prepared during special occasions in Sarawak, so make sure to try this limited-time signature dish this Ramadan!

 

 

Top off your iftar with Sarawak’s traditional Kuih Takir Berlemak, which is made of gula apong (palm sugar), rice flour and coconut milk. This concoction is poured into small bowls made from banana leaves, which are then steamed to create a soft, creamy and sweet dessert.

 

Price: Adult | RM118.00
Children | RM59.00 (Aged 4 – 11 years old)

Time: 28th March – 18th April 2023, from 6PM – 9PM

 

Reach out to http://fairfh.tl/61793fcmW for a booking!

 

 

 

12. Desaru Coast Delights @ The Westin Desaru

 

Embark on a mouth-watering food journey and indulge in nostalgic local favourites and Mediterranean-inspired dishes at The Westin Desaru’s Seasonal Tastes Restaurant. The buffet features Middle Eastern delights, including hot and cold meze (appetisers) and main courses such as Lamb Moussaka and Chicken Shish Tawook. Make sure to also try the freshly carved Marinated Harissa Whole Lamb at the outdoor carvery stall!

 

Malaysian options are also abundant, with popular Malaysian favourites like Lemang, Satay, Daging Rendang Minang, Ayam Masak Ponteh, Laksa Johor and more! And not forgetting the dessert spread that offers a wide variety of sweet treats, including Baklavas and Turkish Ice Cream.

 

Price: Early Bird Offer (1 March till 26 March)
MYR98+/adult
MYR49+/child (4 -12 years old)
Time: 27 March – 21 April, 2023

 

Book now by calling +607 838 3333 or email fb.westindesaru@westin.com

 

 

 

13. Four Points by Sheraton Desaru

 

In collaboration with celebrity chef Yati Zainol (@yatiekitchen), The Mesh Restaurant at Four Points by Sheraton Desaru offers a delectable spread of traditional local favourites this Ramadan. Savour Chef Yati’s signature dishes featuring Sambal Tempoyak with Ikan Goreng Garing, Varuval Chicken, Daging Dendeng, and Pais Tempoyak Cili Padi Ikan Siakap Bakar.

 

Diners will also be able to meet Chef Yati in person and catch her live cooking session on 1 and 8 April 2023. Inquire more to find out about early bird discounts, card promotions and group discounts.