Ramadan 2021: Where To Go For Your Buka Puasa Dinners In Malaysia
Whether you choose to order delivery or dine-in, these hotels and restaurants will remove the burden of cooking during the holy month of fasting.
*Keep checking back as this list will constantly be updated.
1/18 Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur
Take a trip down memory lane with a Ramadan spread themed Sajian Merentasi Zaman. Together with the gastronomic team at Curate, celebrity chef Dato’ Fazley Yaakob has curated a familial feast of long-forgotten dishes inspired by the memories of his grandmother’s cooking. Expect nostalgic dishes such as Puyuh Salai Kulit Mangga Muda Bakar (smoked quail with grilled unripe mangoes) and Nasi Tumpang Ayam Bakar Pasu (flavoured herb rice with charcoal chicken cooked in claypot).
DATES & PRICES
April 13 - May 12: RM189 - 228 per adult; RM94.50 - 109 per child
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Call +603-2382 8888
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2/18 Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
The Ramadan at the Mandarin Oriental this year features dishes that are synonymous with the festive season. Sample the seven variants of kerabu accompanied by a never-ending line of homemade sambal. Their live barbecue station boasts not only flame-grilled meats and fish but also Malay dishes such as Ayam Bakar Sunda Sos Madu and Botok-Botok Ikan. For a truly memorable iftar, check out The Grand Buka Puasa buffet that pays patriotic homage to the 14 states of Malaysia. Iconic dishes from every state will be featured, including Masala Udang and Char Kuey Teow from Penang, Nasik Aruk (Sarawak-style fried rice) and Laksa Sarawak, as well as Lemang Pulut Susu and Rendang Itik Minang from Negeri Sembilan.
DATES & PRICES
April 13 - 18 & May 3 - 12: Buka Puasa Buffet: RM188 per person
April 19 - May 2: Grand Buka Puasa Buffet: RM238 per person
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Call +603-2330 8798 or email mokul-fb@mohg.com
3/18 The Westin Kuala Lumpur
This fasting season, The Westin Kuala Lumpur is serving the Indahnya Ramadan spread that commences from the moment the sun sets. Live cooking stations and an Instagrammable 'Salad on Sampan' will bring the spread to life. Spend the whole evening here, indulging in the many dishes that Chef Halim Chek Lah and team have whipped up. Don’t leave without checking out their dessert station; with more than 15 durian desserts, it’s the perfect way to end a feast, especially for durian lovers.
DATES & PRICES
April 14 - May 10: RM188 per adult; RM94 per child
*Early bird offer if you book before March 31: RM128 per adult
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Call +603-2773 8495, WhatsApp +6012-305 1715 or email westindining@westin.com
TATLER TIP: In view of Covid, most buffets will be 'assisted', meaning that a member of staff will be assigned to scooping and serving guests' portions.
4/18 Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur
Le Méridien offers not only takeaway and delivery during the fasting month, but also an abundant buka puasa buffet spread themed Santapan Muhibah 2.0 at their all-day dining restaurant, Latest Recipe. Check out the many counters lined with Malay appetisers, hearty soups, noodles, porridge, traditional Malay dishes with a twist, and à la minute fried dishes. The pièce de résistance, the Berbiri Panggang (roasted baby lamb with Baharah spices) is not to be missed.
DATES & PRICES
April 13 - May 12: RM178 per adult; RM89 per child
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Call +603-2263 7434 or email dining.lmkl@lemeridien.com
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5/18 The RuMa Hotel and Residences
ATAS Modern Malaysian Eatery has decided to take the road well-traveled by bringing back its popular Hidangan Tradisi buffet. Rediscover classics such as Siakap Asam Gerang, Daging Gulai Kawah and many other long-forgotten dishes. The star of the barbecue station this year is none other than the Percik Marinated Leg of Lamb that goes incredibly well with their extensive lemang selection.
DATES & PRICES
April 16 - May 9: RM180 per person
*Early bird offer if you book before March 31: 30% discount; and if you book before April 15: 25% discount
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Call +603-2778 0888 or email atas@theruma.com
6/18 The St Regis Kuala Lumpur
Rediscover Malaysian gastronomic heritage with Malam Warisan Melayu, which takes you on a culinary journey of Malaysia's 14 states via heirloom recipes from Chef Mohd Ridzwan and Chef Norazizi bin Taslim. The former will be dishing out a line-up of smoked dishes from his hometown of Mambau, including Negeri Sembilan Smoked Lamb Shank, Smoked Prawns and Smoked Red Snapper. The must-have dish from Chef Norazizi bin Taslim this festive season is the Perak Braised Beef Short Ribs with its melt-in-your mouth texture.
Guest who prefer to dine at home can opt for the Malam Warisan Melayu Box.
DATES & PRICES
Dine-In: April 19 - May 7: RM238 per person
Deliver / Takeaway: RM448 (feeds 4 pax) or RM888 (feeds 8 pax)
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Call +603-2727 6696, WhatsApp +6012-2801 303 or email dining.kualalumpur@stregis.com
7/18 W Kuala Lumpur
Flock to the W Kuala Lumpur for a bountiful iftar feast themed Bazaar Malam. Chic all-day dining restaurant Flock will be transformed into a bazaar with individual food stalls specialising in roti john, otak-otak, satay, and an unconventional favourite, takoyaki. With a plethora of hot dishes including Asam Pedas and Limpa Masak Hitam,plus a superabundant line of roasts and grills and a Cendol station it would be impossible not to spend the entire evening here sampling everything that executive chef Haznizam Hamzah and team have prepared.
DATES & PRICES
April 13 - May 13: RM198 per adult; RM99 per child
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Call +6012-347 9088
8/18 Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Bazar Selera curated by Chef Gerald Chong will take you on a gastronomic journey through Central Asia via the ancient Silk Road. This region is where ingredients and cooking methods converged, giving rise to an epicurean culture with influences from all across the world. Discover Lan Zhou La Mien at a live station featuring fresh hand-pulled noodles served in a piping hot bowl of bone broth and slices of beef. Cumin Slow-Roasted Whole Lamb, an iconic dish from Xinjiang, must be devoured with fluffy Uzbek Plov, a savoury pilaf made with rice, carrots and a melange of spices.
DATES & PRICES
April 13 - May 12: RM158 per person
*Early bird offer if you book before April 2: RM118 per person
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WhatsApp +6012-507 3327 or email dining@fourpoints.com
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9/18 Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Warisan Melayu, a lavish buffet at Aloft’s all day-dining restaurant Nook, promises to offer the best of Malaysia’s heritage cuisine. Kambing Bakar, Sup Periuk, Bubur Lambur, Pajeri Nanas are just a few of the many traditional dishes that are featured at the spread. Not forgetting their satay and rojak station, where you can help yourself to two incontestable local favourites. If dining in is not for you this year, then you could opt to take a taste of Nook home with their Warisan Melayu takeaway sets.
DATES & PRICES
April 13 - May 12: RM148 per person
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Call +603 2723 1154 or email kulal.b&f@marriott.com
10/18 Element Kuala Lumpur
Take a walk down memory lane to Chef Man’s kampung with Desa Vibes at Trace Restaurant & Bar. The star of the show is none other than the humble Nasi Dagang, a popular dish originating from the East of Peninsula Malaysia. Glutinous rice, coconut milk, mackerel fish gravy and pickles make up this speciality that is close to Chef Man’s heart. The extensive buffet spread will also feature Daging Salai Madu and Rendang Daging Minang, that will pair perfectly with the glutinous rice dish.
DATES & PRICES
April 16 - May 9: RM128 per adult, RM64 per child
*Early bird offer if you book before April 11: RM88 per adult
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Call +603-2771 3388 or +603-2771 3351 or email TraceRB.Elementkl@elementhotels.com
11/18 Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Break fast with a dinner buffet at Sedap Restaurant in Pullman KLCC. The extensive spread has everything to satisfy your post-fast cravings, from Nasi Mandy Kambing to Japanese makizushi. For those who prefer a slightly more conventional iftar, head over to the goreng-goreng and bakar-bakar stations that boast a wide array of traditional dishes.
DATES & PRICES
April 12 - May 12: RM168 per adult, RM84 per child
*Early bird offer if you book before April 3: RM118 per adult; RM59 per child
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WhatsApp +6016-290 3864 or email restaurants@pullman-klcc.com
12/18 The Saujana Hotel
This Ramadan, bond over a well-deserved meal with family and friends at The Saujana Hotel. Charcoal presents Jelajah Selera, a feast for the eyes and stomach animated with live cooking stations where you can take in the gastronomical stunts of the elite chefs. Savour traditional Malay dishes such as kambing golek (slow-roasted and marinated whole lamb) and hearty bubur lambuk. The delectable selection of desserts, including tau fufah, ais kacang and bubur pulut make for a perfect ending to your meal.
DATES & PRICES
April 13 - May 12: RM160 per adult, RM80 per child
*Early bird offer if you book before April 7: RM128 per adult; RM64 per child
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Call +603-7843 1234 ext 6122, WhatsApp +6016-223 1625 or email dine@thesaujana.com
13/18 Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Pavilion Hotel embraces the coming together of community with their Muhibbah Malaysia buffet. Reconnect with friends and family over a heartwarming buffet spread set in a stylish al-fresco surrounding. Choose from live cooking stations, carving stations and a long line of home-cooked dishes and hawker favourites; there’s plenty to satisfy your hunger post-puasa cravings.
DATES & PRICES
April 16 - May 12: RM148 per adult, RM74 per child, RM74 per senior citizen
*Early bird offer if you book before April 13: RM108 per adult; RM54 per child
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Call +603-2117 2821, WhatsApp +6017-206 8805 or email thecourtyard-pavilionhotel@banyantree.com
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14/18 New World Petaling Jaya
New World Petaling Jaya takes the pleasure of community dining to a whole new level with their Ramadan feast at Pasar Baru. The market-style buffet features a range of salai-salai, made-to-order beef and chicken satay and an enticing hawker-inspired noodles and chicken rice station. Don’t skip the latest addition to their menu, Sup Gearbox, which sees a large piece of bone marrow in a bowl of beef broth.
DATES & PRICES
April 13 - May 12: RM148 per adult, RM74 per child
*Early bird offer if you book before April 16: RM118 per adult
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Call +603-7682 0000 or email marketing.petalingjaya@newworldhotels.com
15/18 The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Experience the Festive Variety Dinner by Contango at the Majestic Hotel. Reunite with your loved ones over a unique dining experience where gastronomic dishes will be prepared at live cooking stations and served right your table. With more than a hundred classic Malay recipes from all across Malaysia to sample, it will indeed be a majestic feast.
DATES & PRICES
April 15 - May 15: RM150 per adult
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Call or WhatsApp +6014-647 1060 or email guestservices@majestickl.com
16/18 Hilton Kuala Lumpur
“Chup! Makan Dulu!” is Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s playful reminder to take some time off this Ramadan to enjoy a hearty meal at Bazaar Abang Jaguh. The team of experienced chefs, who call themselves Abang Jaguh, have prepared their specialties that include Tulang Rusuk, Rendang Tok Daging Rusa and Itik Salai. In between rounds, enjoy a live performance where you can learn to make Cucur Jawa Gula Melaka. Keep an eye out for a cart ferrying Arabic sweets, tea and petit fours around the restaurant all evening.
TATLER TIP: Prefer to tuck into your food at home? Delivered in elegant blue boxes, the Hilton Kuala Lumpur's Ramadan dishes arrive in excellent condition (some savoury dishes were still warm) and well-portioned.
DATES & PRICES
Dine In: April 13 - May 11: RM188 per adult; RM100 per child (Early bird offer if you book before April 12: Buy 1 Free 1)
Delivery: April 13 - May 11: RM80 per bento (minimum order of 2 boxes) or RM50 per bento (minimum order of 10 boxes)
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Call +603-2264 2264 or email KULHI_CustomerService@hilton.com
17/18 Shook! by The Starhill Dining
Spotlighting home-cooked, kampung delicacies alongside iconic dishes, Shook! is hosting its Selera Kampong Enak spread this Ramadan. Enjoy your reunion dinners here and savour traditional Malay recipes that have been passed down for generations.
DATES & PRICES
April 16 - May 13: RM98 per adult, RM49 per child
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Call or WhatsApp +6018-929 8060 or email shook@thestarhilldining.com
18/18 The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur
The Cobalt Room at The Ritz-Carlton celebrates this reunion season by presenting an expertly curated Middle Eastern feast. Consisting of classic Middle Eastern favourites, from perfectly grilled kebabs to fragrant briyanis, this festive buffet is a curation of explosive flavours.
DATES & PRICES
April 16 - May 13: RM128 per adult, RM64 per child
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Call or WhatsApp +603-2142 8000 or email dining@ritzcarltonkl.com