Local desserts make up part of the lavish buffet spread at Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur. — Courtesy photo
DINERS in search of a diverse culinary experience this Ramadan can explore a buffet offering an array of dishes.
Themed “Imarah Selera Nusantara”, the buffet at Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur showcases a rich tapestry of global cuisines, spanning Arabian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Western and Malay flavours.
A standout among over 300 options served daily is Kambing Biri-Biri, featuring roasted lamb marinated with a blend of cumin, coriander and dried chilli.
Latest Recipe sous chef Adzlan Shafik said the marination process lasted 48 hours to ensure the lamb was completely infused with the essence of the spices.
The addition of dips and accompaniments such as green peas-avocado cream, chilli-spice sauce, lemon mayonnaise and mixed beans enhances each bite.
The hotel’s executive chef Antoine Rodriguez manning the pasta station.
Gulai Daging Tetel, a dish with Indonesian origins, is something else to look out for.
It features tender beef braised in a rich and aromatic stew infused with a blend of spices, including turmeric, galangal and lemongrass.
The experience at the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant is further heightened by live cooking stations, inviting diners to witness their food being prepared firsthand.
“One of the signature items at Latest Recipe is our pasta station,” said Adzlan.
“It allows diners to customise their pasta dishes with a selection of sauces and toppings, with the dish prepared on the spot by our chef.”
Signature Kambing Biri-Biri dish — Photos: SS KANESAN/The Star
Beyond meat-centric options, the buffet also includes vegetarian dishes such as Provencal Roasted Vegetables and Sayur Cincang Masak Sos Makhni, which is also accompanied with mixed beans, green peas-avocado cream, chilli-spice sauce, lemon mayonnaise and papadum.
The appetiser section offers a tantalising array of flavours and textures, including both local and internationally inspired options.
These include Kerabu Ketam with Surimi, Tobiko and Papaya, Mediterranean Seafood Salad with Couscous, German Potato Salad with Smoked Chicken Sausage as well as Couscous Salad with Mixed Dried Fruits and Roasted Lamb.
End the meal with a delightful selection of local desserts for a touch of sweetness.
From soft, chewy and colourful onde-onde to fragrant, pandan-infused layers of kuih talam, each bite adds a nostalgic touch.
Appetisers with an array of flavours and textures. — Photos: SS KANESAN/The Star
Assorted cold cut platters and other dessert selections are also on offer.
Latest Recipe’s buffet dinner is available until April 11, from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.
It is priced from RM208nett to RM218nett per adult and RM99nett to RM109nett per child, depending on the date.
LATEST RECIPE, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, 2,
Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Kuala Lumpur Sentral. (Tel: 03-2263 7434).
Business hours: 6.30am to 11pm, daily. Pork-free.
This is the writer’s personal observation and is not an endorsement by StarMetro.
