Array of iconic Indian dishes for Deepavali at KL hotel

Westin Kuala Lumpur’s The Living Room is serving a vibrant buffet in celebration of Deepavali.

This Festival of Lights, Westin Kuala Lumpur’s all-day dining restaurant The Living Room is serving a vibrant buffet celebrating the occasion.

Executive sous chef Shahid Khan is set to tantalise guests’ taste buds with a spice trail of iconic Indian dishes for an aromatic evening of flavours.

Shahid’s specially curated menu includes the Hyderabad Dum Briyani, Butter Chicken, Chicken 65, Murgh Malay Kebab, Lamb Seekh Kebab and Tandoori Chicken.

The chaat counter will be dishing out an assortment of well-loved Indian street food as well as Paani Poori and Bhel Poori.

The buffet will also feature a range of Indian vegetarian dishes including sambar (dhal curry), Venthaya (Fenugreek Mixed Vegetable) Curry, Long Beans Peratal, Pumpkin Masala, Crispy Peria Khee, and a plant-based Chicken Varuval.

Non-vegetarian dishes include the traditional chicken curry with potatoes, and Mutton Peratal and fried fish.

A nasi kandar spread will tempt diners with Briyani Lamb Shank, Mutton Kurma, Daging Hitam, Vegetable Dhall and Fish Head Curry.

Additional trimmings include an Indian-inspired Compose Salad with Cherry Tomato Chaat Masala, Tikka Channa Ka Salad consisting of chickpea, lemon, chilli flakes and cumin, Potato Masala Salad and Gobi Salad made with cauliflower and spiced yoghurt.

Other Deepavali-inspired dishes in the buffet include Veggie Samosa, Ulunthu Vadai and Paruppu Vadai with four chutney options – coconut, tomato, mint and mango.

A selection of Indian sweets and desserts will be prepared, including laddu, jelebi, coconut candy, Gulab Jamun – milk dumpling in warm sugar syrup, Gajjar Halwa – carrot with milk and cardamom dessert – and payasam, a warm vermicelli kheer pudding made with spices.

The Indian specialities will be served alongside local and international favourites.

The Living Room’s Deepavali Spice and Rangoli Buffet Dinner on Nov 1 includes a special “buy one, get one free” offer for full-paying adults.

It is priced at RM188nett per adult and RM94nett per child (aged six to 12).

For reservations, call 03-2773 8495 or email [e-mail]