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Kontiki Restaurant at The Federal Kuala Lumpur is presenting a Juadah Kampung buffet dinner this Ramadan, featuring a spread of authentic kampung delicacies and a selection of dishes favoured by Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. The Ramadan buffet spread is available until June 14. It is priced at RM138 nett per adult and RM35 nett per child.

Kontiki Restaurant at The Federal Kuala Lumpur is presenting a Juadah Kampung buffet dinner this Ramadan, featuring a spread of authentic kampung delicacies and a selection of dishes favoured by Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. There are live stalls serving sup gear box, nasi bukhari, lamb and chicken with Lebanese bread or pita bread, roti John, murtabak with chicken curry, prawn mee, as well as roasted and steamed chicken rice. For hot dishes, there are Ikan Goreng Serai, Hati Ayam Goreng Berkicap, Sambal Udang Petai, Roasted Duck with Orange Sauce, Pucuk Manis Lemak Keledek, Daging Kicap dan Kacing Pis, Dalca Kambing and Mussel Masak Asam Pedas. The Ramadan buffet is available until June 14. It is priced at RM138 nett per adult and RM35 nett per child. For reservations, call 03-2148 9166.

More than 100 dishes from all over Malaysia are being featured on the Ramadan buffet at Rajawali Coffee House, Awana Hotel, Resorts World Genting. The Sup Citarasa Awana stall is dishing out Sup Gear Box ‘Lambreta’ as well as sup perut and sup daging, while grilled meat options include Whole Spit-Roasted Australian Lamb with Black Pepper and Mint Sauce, Ayam Percik with Sos Percik Merah, rojak ayam, as well as assorted fish and seafood dishes. For main courses, there are Gulai Lemak Daging Salai, Asam Pedas Ikan Pari, rendang tok, patin tempoyak, pajeri terung, tempeh with potatoes, Fish Head Curry, Kambing Masala, squid curry, chicken prathal and dalca sayur, to be enjoyed alone or with nasi kandar, nasi dagang, nasi kerabu or nasi briyani. The Ramadan buffet dinner is available until June 13, followed by a Hari Raya Aidilfitri buffet on June 15 and 16. The buffet is priced at RM110 nett per adult and RM55 nett per child. For reservations, call 03-6436 9000.

Grand Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is welcoming guests to share the breaking of fast at the hotel’s Grand Ballroom this Ramadan. Action stalls will be set up around the ballroom, offering a variety of local and international specialities, including Japanese, Thai, Western and Oriental cuisines. Highlights include Asam Laksa, nasi briyani gam, nasi ambang, Sup Daging Gear Box and Roasted Whole Lamb with Condiments, while local Malay dishes include Rusa Masak Gulai Pedas Sri Pinang, Ikan Siakap Masak Tempoyak Temerloh, Paru-Paru Goreng Lada Tempeh, Daging Batang Pinang Goreng Halia and Ayam Masak Tomato Kacang Peas. The Ramadan buffet dinner is available until June 14. It is priced at RM98++ per person and RM50++ per child. For reservations, call 03-2697 8888 ext 8819/8818.

AL-AMAR LEBANESE CUISINE, Lot 6.10.00, Level 6, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: Noon-1am, daily. The plenteous use of garlic, olive oil, herbs and spices with lemon juice as a seasoning makes the Lebanese meal enticing to discerning taste buds. Olive oil, nuts, fresh bread, baklava and laban (homemade yoghurt) are some of the staples in the Lebanese diet.

PARATHAI, Lot F56, First Floor, Mitsui Outlet Park, Sepang. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11am-10pm (Mon-Fri), 10.30am-10pm (Sat & Sun). Pork-free. With a comprehensive menu of more than 80 authentic Thai dishes, one can expect to indulge in the intensity of the spices and fragrance of fresh herbs famously used in Thai food. Highlights include Mieng Kam, Pandan Leaf Chicken, Pineapple Fried Rice, Baked Ming Prawns with Glass Noodles in Claypot, clear tom yam, tom yam kung, Steamed Seabass with Lime and Chilli Sauce, and Thai Green Curry Chicken.

THE RED OLIVE RESTAURANT, 10B (2), Level 3, Jaya Shopping Centre. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: Noon-9pm, daily. Pork-free. The restaurant delivers a creative blend of Asian and Western cuisine. Its popular dishes include Spicy Seafood Spaghetti, Tuscan Chicken Fettuccine, Olive Herb Rice with Stir-Fried Chicken for Asian Delights, Grilled Mexican Chicken, Pan Seared Sea Bass Fillet, Brothers Pounder Island Burger and Grilled Salmon Steak.

ALIYAA ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 48 G & M, Medan Setia 2, Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: Noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm, daily. Sri Lankan restaurant serving the island nation’s most delectable dishes that are both colourful and aromatic. Make sure you try their famous four different sambal – katta sambal, seeni sambal, pol sambal and karupillay sambal.

ROYALE CHULAN BUKIT BINTANG, 17-21, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL. (Tel: [phone]). The Ramadan spread themed “Buffet Aneka Selera” offers diners a variety of main dishes and desserts this Ramadan. Specialities include rendang itik, nasi Arab, kambing golek, gulai kawah and bubur lambuk. Available until June 14, the Ramadan buffet is priced at RM98 nett per adult and RM60 nett per child.

THE ST REGIS KUALA LUMPUR, 6, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Highlights from the hotel’s Ramadan spread this year are its selection of classic French desserts inspired by traditional Malaysian flavours, such as Pandan and Kaya Éclair, Teh Tarik Crème Brulee, Coconut and Pandan Crème Brûlée and Choux Cendol Paris Cream. These are served alongside chicken and beef rendang with a selection of lemang and ketupat, and Jenahak Fish Head Curry. Available until June 13, the buffet dinner is priced at RM220+ per person.

RENAISSANCE KUALA LUMPUR HOTEL, Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Get together with family and friends at Temptations for a sumptuous “Taste of Malaysia” buffet this Ramadan. The menu includes festive favourites such as Sup Tulang Rawan, ayam percik, Kari Kambing Dengan Ubi Kentang, Sambal Sotong-Petai, Roasted Whole Lamb and bubur lambuk. The Ramadan buffet is available until June 14. It is priced at RM138 nett per person.

THE SAUJANA HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR, Saujana Resort, Jalan Lapangan Terbang SAAS, Shah Alam. (Tel: [phone] ext 6053). Buka puasa becomes a flavourful journey as Charcoal is serving specialities from Malay, Indian, Chinese, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Middle Eastern and other cuisines. The spread includes Sup Gear Box, Kambing Golek, Rendang Ayam Semarang, Gulai Ikan Merah Lemak Cili Padi with Petai and Peria Katak, Itik Kukus Rendang Cili Padi, Sotong Goreng Asam Kunyit, daging dendeng and Gulai Ayam with Nangka Muda and Kerisik. Available until June 14, the Ramadan buffet is priced at RM185 nett per adult.

TPC KUALA LUMPUR, 10, Jalan 1/70D, off Jalan Bukit Kiara, KL. (Tel: [phone]). The golf club’s Ramadan buffet themed “Selera Muhibbah” is happening until June 12. Traditional dishes such as Gulai Ikan Patin Tempoyak, Rendang Hati Lembu, Daging Masak Merah and Telur Itik Masak Lemak Cili Padi will be served alongside action stall favourites such as kambing panggang, lidah bakar, Seafood Kava, asam laksa, Fried Carrot Cake and Asam Pedas Lok-Lok. The buffet dinner is priced at RM110 nett per adult.

SILKA CHERAS KUALA LUMPUR, KM10 Jalan Cheras, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Diners at Curvz Cafe get to tuck into a delicious feast featuring all-time favourites such as Ikan Bakar Daun Pisang, Ketam Masak Lemak, Udang Masak Sambal Petai and Daging Masak Hitam. Not to be missed is the carving station featuring Roasted Lamb and Nasi Biryani with Vegetable Curry and Acar Timun. The Ramadan buffet is available until June 12. It is priced at RM65 nett per adult and RM35 nett per child.

SLAPPY CAKES, SPWF001 First Floor, Sunway Pyramid West, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, PJ. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 8.30am-10pm, daily. Pancakes are the main focus and the restaurant chain from the United States makes having pancakes fun by allowing guests to make their own pancakes. Set on each table are hot pans for DIY pancakes and a sign at the counter teaches customers how to make pancakes the Slappy way. All-day breakfast and grilled meats are also available.

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