What better way to celebrate Malaysia Day than with our national past time -- eating? Here's where to go if you're looking for something truly Malaysian.
Malaysia Day is soon to be upon us and with it, a glorious Public Holiday. What better way to spend it than with our national past time -- eating?
Lucky for us, many delicious spots all over town are still operating despite it being a public day of rest. Here are some places celebrating all things Malaysian with their offerings of a truly Malaysian feast on Malaysia Day.
Mosaic, Mandarin Oriental KL
Mosaic at Mandarin Oriental KL is celebrating the occasion all day long with special Malaysian-themed lunch and dinner. On the food front, local delights will be highlighted consisting of a good mix of Malay, Indian and Chinese delicacies, including a dedicated booth for every Malaysian's favourite teh tarik. A '1Malaysia' dance performance will also take place at 1.30pm and 8pm while Malay 'kampung-syle' decorations as well as Oriental Chinese elements and Indian 'kolam' will intersperse the space to set the mood.
Lunch or dinner is priced at RM178 nett per person. 03-2179 888; www.mandarinoriental.com
Cinnamon Coffee House, OneWorld Hotel
In the spirit of Malaysia Day, Cinnamon Coffee House has also catered its buffet offering to resemble the nation's wealth of diversity. You'll easily find Malay sup kambing and ayam masak madu alongside Chinese-style wok-fried prawns and Indian varuval curries and more. Eat your heart out to more local favourites like ayam percik, daging gulai kawah and rendang tok, just to name a few.
The hi-tea buffet is priced at RM99 per adult and RM50 per child aged 4-12 years old. 03 - 7681 1111; www.oneworldhotel.com
Carousel Coffeehouse, Palace of the Golden Horses
In the spirit of Malaysia Day, Carousel International Coffeehouse at Palace of the Golden Horses is inviting the whole family to join them for a buffet hi-tea called the 'Our Day' buffet. The spread will include all-time Malaysian favourites like nasi lemak, satay, dim sum, laksa, tandoori chicken and more. On the dessert front, local kuihs await to bring back the favourite creamy sweetness all Malaysians know.
The hi-tea buffet is priced at RM65 nett per adult and RM32.50 nett per child and senior citizen. 03 - 8946 4888; www.palaceofthegoldenhorses.com.my
Chatz Brasserie, ParkRoyal KL
Chatz Brasserie at ParkRoyal KL is ensuring that no one gets left out this Malaysia Day. Its buffet lunch will feature dishes from all 14 states of the country so no matter where you call your hometown, there will be a slice of home for you. Highlights from the Northern states Penang's assam laksa and char koay teow, Kelantan's nasi kerabu and Perlis' ikan pekasam. From the South, expect staples like Negeri Sembilan's daging salai and Melaka's assam pedas. It's a truly Malaysian feast at Chatz this Malaysia Day.
The hi-tea buffet is priced at RM78 nett per person, RM128 nett for 2 persons, RM 188 nett for 3 persons and RM240 nett for 4 persons. 03 - 2147 0088; www.parkroyalhotels.com
Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton KL
If you were born on 16 September, Makan Kitchen wants to celebrate with you. September 16 birthday babies eat for free at Makan Kitchen's 'Lagi Shiok! with Five-Bulous Musang King Weekend' hi-tea spread. Just make sure to bring your identity card to confirm your date of birth and Makan Kitchen's lavish spread of Malaysian favourites is yours to enjoy, on the house. Bring 4 other friends and you'll also get a Five-bulous Musang King tea set added to your buffet.
The buffet is priced at RM91 nett per person. 03 - 2172 7272; www.makan-kitchen.com
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