Hometown meals in the city

Muhammad Safril (above) carving out slices of Kambing Bakar Meletup, while Rasyafiq (right) assembles his signature Laksa Johor for the ‘Sajian Istimewa Ramadan Buffet’ at Lemon Garden. — Photos: ART CHEN/The Star

The allure of traditional Malay cuisine lies in time-honoured recipes passed through generations as well as its ability to evoke nostalgia and comforting thoughts of home.

In this spirit, five talented chefs from Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur have curated a break-of-fast buffet that embodies the culinary heritage of hometown flavours.