The theme for Dorsett Kuala Lumpur’s 2024 Ramadan Buffet is “Sajian Rasa Nusantara,” featuring a diverse array of Nusantara culinary delights. For those unfamiliar, you might be wondering, what exactly is “Sajian Rasa Nusantara”? Let’s dive in and explore.
Grills and Satay
Nusantara grilling differs from the typical Western method. Ingredients are marinated, drizzled with sauce while grilling, or wrapped in banana or turmeric leaves. The marinades and sauces are produced from a variety of local herbs and spices.
Kambing Golek Berempah Madu
The whole roasted lamb is a traditional Ramadan dish. Dorsett Kuala Lumpur is introducing “Kambing Golek Berempah Madu,” a seasoned whole lamb enhanced with honey that has a savory and delicately sweet flavor.
Chef’s special tomato-flavored rice is slightly tangy and pairs perfectly with the roasted lamb.
Chicken & Beef Satay
No feast during Ramadan is complete without chicken and beef satay – a signature dish in the Nusantara culinary scene.
Remember to pair it with Lemang and Nasi Impit.
Bakar-bakar
A variety of grilled foods.
Including extremely huge cockles!
Nusantara Cuisine Specialties
“Nusantara” translates to “outer islands” and represents the culinary style of the Southeast Asian Malay Archipelago, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Brunei, East Timor, and southern Thailand. Nusantara cuisine is influenced by the region’s diverse nature, history, vast geography, and culture, resulting in a wide range of dishes. It is characterized by the abundant use of local herbs and spices, covering meats, seafood, vegetables, and rice.
Kari Kepala Ikan Mangga Muda
Popular in mango-rich regions, this curry features a rich and flavorful broth, complemented by soft and tender cooked mango.
Pansuh Manok
Pansuh Manok is a traditional Iban cuisine from Sarawak, Malaysia, which means “chicken in bamboo” in the Iban language. Tender chicken pieces are marinated and then placed into a newly cut bamboo stalk. The bamboo is then grilled over embers, allowing the smoky flavor of the bamboo to permeate the chicken and produce a wonderfully enticing scent.
Daging Salai Masak Lemak
A traditional Malay dish with smoked beef cooked in coconut milk and spices. The smokey aroma of the beef blends beautifully with the creamy coconut milk, offering a rich and spicy flavor.
Puyuh Percik
Puyuh percik is particularly popular in Indonesia and Malaysia especially during Ramadan. The word “Percik” aptly describes the key preparation step where the cooked quail is generously coated in a spicy and aromatic sauce.
Tumis Darat Telur Itik
“Darat” means “land” in Malay, signifying a dry (non-liquid) cooking technique. This dish involves cooking duck eggs and stir-frying spices separately, before adding them altogether for final presentation.
Ramadan Classics
After a day of fasting, Muslims traditionally break their fast with dates and warm water.
Other classics include Bubur Lambuk.
Or hearty meat soups like “Sup Daging Campur Serai Wangi” and “Sup Ayam Dara Ketumbar.”
Ulam-ulaman and assorted Sambals.
You can alternatively opt for Kerabu, Malay-style salads which offer a tantalizing blend of sour and spicy flavors.
Nusantara Accompaniments
Residents of the Nusantara region typically consume rice as their staple; hence many dishes are created to complement steamed rice.
Telur Dadar Isi Ketam Sayuran
Crabmeat mixed vegetable omelet – a delightful blend of seafood and vegetables.
Rendang Paru dan Limpa Parit
An Indonesian dish featuring stir-fried beef lung and spleen in dry curry.
Sayur Campur Tahu Lembut
A common Indonesian home-cooked dish made from tofu and mixed vegetables.
Bendi Dan Tempe Bercili
Tempe is a fermented soy product and also a common ingredient in Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines.
Siput Sedut Masak Lemak
Siput Sedut cooked in a flavorful broth of spices and coconut milk.
Kari Ayam Ubi Keledek
Sweet potato is widely grown in the Nusantara region, so it’s a common practice to cook them together with curry chicken. The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes helps balance the spiciness of the curry.
Daging Goreng Kunyit Bunga Kubis
Don’t be alarmed by the bright yellow cauliflower – it’s just infused with turmeric!
Ikan Goreng Tiga Rasa
This three-flavor fish is very popular in Malaysia, probably because the combination of sour, sweet, and spicy flavors make it exceptionally appetizing!
With three different menus on rotation throughout Ramadan, Dorsett Kuala Lumpur’s Sajian Rasa Nusantara entices guests to return night after night for a true culinary adventure.
Street Food & Desserts
In addition to the main course, street food and desserts are also an essential part of the dining experience.
Curry Noodles
Roti Jala & Pulut
Serawa Durian
Bubur Pulut Hitam
Chinese Bun & Chicken Siew Mai
Special Malaysian Pastries
Tapai is a traditional fermented street food popular in Malaysia.
Our favorite is Cendol Pudding.
By the way, there will be live performances by Project X Production during the buffet every day!
Early Bird Promotion
Book before March 10th to enjoy the early bird rate of RM 138 nett. Reservations can be made by calling +603 2716 1010 or via WhatsApp at +012 628 7930.
Dorsett Kuala Lumpur Ramadan Buffet | Sajian Rasa Nusantara 13th March ~ 5th April Adult: RM 158 nett Senior Citizen 60 years and above / Children 4 to 11 years old: RM 128 nett
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