Our Search For the best Ramadan 2017 Berbuka Puasa Fare in Kuala Lumpur brought us to one of the most popular places in the city, Istana Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
Over the years the Istana Hotel has built a reputation of providing one of the biggest Halal Ramadan Buffet offerings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Their Ramadan Buka Puasa Buffet themed "Citarasa Ramadan" is from the May 27 to June 25, 2017.
The Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur City Centre’s Executive Chef, Al Fitri Al Bakri and his culinary team prepared a Ramadan halal buffet spread with over 100 dishes show-casing the authentic local dishes and flavours that reminded you of home.
Priced at RM169 nett, you can be assured of a really good deal.
The highlight of Istana Hotels Halal Ramadan Buffet are the Live Cooking stations. They have over about 30 live cooking stations.
The Judges started with the Carvery Station with with the Balinese Marinated Roast lamb and briyani it was tasty start to this review.
The judges managed to visit and taste the offering from almost all the stations, following are the station or dishes that was outstanding.
The Vietnamese Spring Roll was the best dish of the night, the humble spring roll simply exploded in your mouth with a variety of flavors
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| The Best Dish of the Night The Vietnamese Spring Rolls @ Istana Hotel KL |
The Bubur Lambuk Pantai Timur which was Seafood based and Nasi Kerabu Daging Bakar got a big thumbs up from the judges.
Other dishes that were outstanding included the Satay. The Satay sauce seemed watery but it was delicious so that didnt matter.
The judges loved the Claypot Chicken Rice and Loh Bak - Carrot Cake it got a double thumbs up
The Nasi Briyani Arab, Chinese Har Lok, Soup Gear Box, , Chakoi, The Goreng Pisang Cheese and all the items at The Indian Stall was equally delicious
The Nescafe and Teh Tarik was another thing that got a big double thumbs up.
The variety of traditional and western desserts overwhelming but they were very good too
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| The Balinese Roast Lamb @ Istana Hotel KL |
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| Salmon Fish Head Curry @ Istana Hotel KL |
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| Chicken & Beef Satay @ Istana Hotel KL |
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| Clay Pot Chicken Rice @ Istana Hotel KL |
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| @ Istana Hotel KL |
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| Chakoi @ Istana Hotel KL |
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| Banana Cheese Fritters @ Istana Hotel KL |
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| Vietnamese Spring Roll @ Istana Hotel KL |
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| Nescafe and Teh Tarik @ Istana Hotel KL |
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| A wide variety of western and Traditional Desserts. |
Other Istana Hotel's signatures dishes that were also available included Local Style Smoked Catfish in Spicy Coconut Gravy, Butter Prawns, Okra and Herbs, Indian Lamb Bandai Korma.
Tulang Rusuk, Pakistani Briyani, Kelantanese Traditional Rice with Fresh Long Beans And Roasted Beef,
They also had Kerabu – Kerabu Isi Ketam, Kerabu Betik, Kerabu Udang, Kerabu Daging Tomato and Kerabu Ayam Pegaga, to name a few.
Other Live Action Stations, were local favourites such as Chay Kuey Teow, Lemang & Rendang and its condiments, sizzling grill delights – Portuguese style, Sotong Kangkung, Clay Pot Yong Tau Foo, Pasta, Murtabak, Chinese Wok Fried, Noodle, Fried Station and Kacang Pool
In addition to an authentic Malay fare, diners can also choose from a selection of Indian, Western, Chinese and Fusion cuisines, so there is something for everyone.
For Desserts Hotel Istana has a variety of Durian Delights in the form of Glutionous Rice With Serawa Durian, Dodol Durian, Durian Strudel, Cendol Durian, ABCD – Air Batu Campur with Durian and Durian Crepes.
Diners can also have the usual sweet selections that include the Traditional Malay Kuih such as Keria, Onde-Onde, Cucur Badak, Bingka Ubi, Tepung Talam, Kuih Lapis, Putu Piring.
For Desserts Hotel Istana has a variety of Durian Delights in the form of Glutionous Rice With Serawa Durian, Dodol Durian, Durian Strudel, Cendol Durian, ABCD – Air Batu Campur with Durian and Durian Crepes.
Diners can also have the usual sweet selections that include the Traditional Malay Kuih such as Keria, Onde-Onde, Cucur Badak, Bingka Ubi, Tepung Talam, Kuih Lapis, Putu Piring.
Traditional Western Pastries were also available such as Bread and Butter Pudding, Apple/Blueberry Crumble, Tiramisu, Chocolate Brownies, Cream Brulee.
The wide variety of local Seasonal fruits completed the buffet.
Overall this Halal Citarasa Ramadan buffet is simply a must try and should not be missed and is Highly Recommended
The wide variety of local Seasonal fruits completed the buffet.
Overall this Halal Citarasa Ramadan buffet is simply a must try and should not be missed and is Highly Recommended
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| Char Kuey Teow Ingredients @ Istana Hotel KL |
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| Grilled Seafood Section @ Istana Hotel KL |
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| Noodle Section @ Istana Hotel KL |
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| @ Istana Hotel KL |
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| Sup Tulang @ Istana Hotel KL |
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| ABC & Cendol Durian @ Istana Hotel KL |
The Judges for this review was Miss Ziera, Shima Harun, Ms, Nana and Puan Seri Ayu.
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| Shima Harun |
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| Ms, Nana |
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| Puan Seri Ayu |
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| The Judges with the Restaurant Manager Mansor. |
The “Citarasa Ramadhan” Buffet at Taman Sari Brasserie in Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur is highly recommended and priced at RM169.00 nett per adult
and RM75 nett per child (4 – 11 years).
There will be a 20% discount for selected credit cards from 4 June until 25 June 2017.
There will be a 20% discount for selected credit cards from 4 June until 25 June 2017.
Terms and Conditions apply.
They will be having a Hari Raya Buffet Hi Tea will be on 26 and 27 June 2017 from 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm for only RM105 nett per adult with a promotion of BUY 2 FREE 1 on these two days. Prior reservations are recommended to avoid disappointment.
For enquiries/ reservations, call 03 2141 9988.
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Address: 73, Jalan Raja Chulan, Bukit Bintang,
50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
