Preserving communal dining


Rumah Putih Makan Berjambar owner Asmah serving traditional dishes from the state in communal trays, known as hidang dulang. — Photos: Bernama

THE tradition of sitting cross-legged and sharing meals with family is fading in modern Malay households, sparking a sense of nostalgia among those who grew up with it.

Rumah Putih Makan Berjambar in Seremban, Negri Sembilan, offers a return to these cherished memories by serving traditional dishes from the state in communal trays, known as hidang dulang, in a setting reminiscent of a traditional Malay village home.

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