What better way to enjoy good food with great company than a hearty buffet?
It’s the time of the year again where Muslims worldwide endure daily fasting as a practice of abstinence and private contemplation. One thing that most look forward to during this holy month of Ramadan is breaking fast, or commonly known as buka puasa, with family and friends to celebrate harmony and togetherness.
And what better way to enjoy good food with great company than a hearty buffet? Here are 7 mouth-watering buffet spreads to have your iftar meal around the Klang Valley.
JP Teres, Grand Hyatt KL
Experience a culinary journey highlighted by a collection of Malaysian visual arts from the Sireh Pinang Art Colony with JP Teres’ Citarasa Malaysia buffet promotion. Savour local favourites such as roast whole lamb percik-style, nasi dagang, various kerabu-styled appetisers as well as desserts like om ali, bubur pulut hitam, cendol and sago gula Melaka at the live cooking stalls and carving stations.
Early bird price (17 May to 23 May) starts at RM158 nett per adult and RM79 nett per child; regular price (24 May to 13 June) is MYR 178 nett per adult and MYR 89 nett per child; and group booking (min. 20 pax/24 May to 13 June) is set at RM168 nett per person. W grandhyatt.com
The Living Room, The Westin KL
The Juadah Iftar Kampung Buffet is curated with your hometown favourites in mind, with more than 50 appealing dishes incorporating Malaysian and international cuisines. Highlights include the assam pedas claypot (fish with spicy tumeric coconut), ayam bakar sambal kelapa (roasted chicken with coconut chili paste), gulai keting kambing keluak (lamb curry with kepayang fruit), signature westin briyani accompanied with roasted whole lamb as well as traditional Malay kuih.
The Juadah Iftar Kampung Buffet is priced at RM158 nett per person and is available from 19 May to 12 June 2018. W thewestinkl.com
See also: How to plan your meals wisely during Ramadan
Mosaic, Mandarin Oriental KL
Malaysia’s Food Ambassador Chef Wan returns to Mandarin Oriental KL yet again, presenting a “Best of Asia Cuisine” showcase. Some recommendations include ayam berkuah satay; ikan bakar portuguese; rendang udang galah and sup ekor istimewa. Meanwhile, guests can also enjoy the hotel’s Buka Puasa buffet spread featuring local and international offerings such as kerabu-style dishes, satay, homemade pastas and more.
The Best of Asia Cuisine by Chef Wan buffet is priced at RM 228 nett per person at Mosaic and Lounge on the Park, and RM188 nett at the Diamond Ballroom. The Buka Puasa buffet is priced at RM 168 nett from 15 to 22 May 2018; and RM 188 nett from 1 to 14 June 2018 at Mosaic and Lounge on the Park. W mandarinoriental.com
Vasco’s, Hilton KL
Enjoy a scrumptious feast at Vasco’s Kenduri-Kendara, where an array of West Malaysian delicacies will make your fast well-rewarded. From Terengganu’s nasi dagang ulek mayang to Perlis’ savoury gulai daging, guests can eat their way around the peninsular in a seating (disclaimer: big appetite required).
The Kenduri-kendara promotion is priced at RM188 nett per adult and RM100 per child, available from 17th May to 17th June. W tableapp.com
Cinnamon Coffee House, One World PJ
PJ folks can head over to Cinnamon Coffee House for a special Juadah Nusantara iftar, created by Executive Sous Chef, Saiful Baharin. The bountiful spread will cater to your every whim with its seafood, meat, rice and noddle dishes as well as dessert choices inspired by our local heritage.
The Juadah Nusantara buffet promotion is priced at RM168.00 nett per adult and RM84.00 nett per child, available from 17th May to 14th June. W oneworldhotel.com
Serena Brasserie, Intercontinental KL
Prepare your taste buds for a smorgasbord of dishes and flavours at Serena Brasserie’s Selera Aneka Rasa buffet feast. Guests can savour a variety of all-time favourite dishes from satay to ulam and Malay kuih, as well as festive offerings specially curated by the hotel’s experienced chefs.
The Selera Aneka Rasa buffet is priced at RM178 nett per adult and RM59 nett per child on weekdays; and RM148 nett per adult and RM45 nett per child on weekends; available from . W intercontinental.com
Melting Pot, Concorde KL
Seafood lovers will find their iftar cravings met at Melting Pot’s Semarak Rasa buffet spread, featuring dishes such as ketam goreng berempah, udang galah goreng, lala goreng kam heong, ikan patin masak tempoyak, ikan keli berlado and more. If that’s not enough, other authentic kampung offerings like siput sedut daun selasih, gulai daging and nangka muda are sure to satisfy.
The Semarak Rasa buffet is available for sahur and dinner, priced at RM55 and RM125.80 (17 to 20 May and 11 to 14 June)/RM148 (21 May to 10 June) respectively. W concordehotelsresorts.com
Images: Courtesy of respective establishments
