For a truly memorable dining experience, Makan Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside has always been among our top choices. The beautiful outdoor setting commends a picturesque lakeside view, with the pleasant breeze complementing the dining experience.
Meanwhile, the indoor dining area offers a classy yet cozy setting.
From formal business lunches to relaxed social gatherings, Makan Kitchen is the ideal venue for any occasion.
Taste of Nusantara – Festive Highlights
During the upcoming Ramadan, DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside will be serving ‘Taste of Nusantara‘ buffet dinner each evening. Curated by Executive Chef Faizal Ghani, this menu offers a refined tour of traditional Southeast Asian recipes with elements of Middle Eastern cuisine.
Harissa Whole Baked Beef Leg
Harissa Whole Baked Beef Leg steals the limelight this evening. The whole beef leg is marinated in harissa, an aromatic chili paste originating from north Africa. The slow cooking method, lasting for 12 hours, transforms the beef into a succulent, fall-off-the-bone tender masterpiece. You should not pass over this exquisite delicacy!
The harissa spice mix does not overpower the natural taste of beef. Instead, it enhances the beef’s meaty flavor and creates a harmonious balance. Each bite on the beef is bursting with savory flavors, complemented by subtle heat and aromatic notes of harissa spices.
Nasi Kabsah Yemeni
The tender beef leg is beautifully complemented by fragrant Yemeni Kabsah rice. This aromatic rice dish is cooked with spices, vegetables and nuts, adding delightful layers of texture and flavor. This combination truly captures the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine.
Kambing Panggang Rempah Sangai
Not willing to play second fiddle, the Kambing Panggang Rempah Sangai also deserves its own spotlight. Prior to roasting, the whole lamb is marinated in a blend of dry-roasted spices called “rempah sangai”. The dry-roasting process intensifies the aroma and flavor of spices, giving the lamb an unmistakably unique character.
Nasi Kerabu
A feast for the eyes and the palate awaits with this signature Kelantanese dish! Colored by bunga telang (butterfly-pea flowers), the blue rice is complemented by a colorful array of side dishes.
Fish is an essential side dish for Nasi Kerabu. Here, Ikan Sardin Goreng is served. The crispy exterior of the deep-fried sardines provides a satisfying textural contrast to the rice. Meanwhile, the fish’s distinct, oily flavor adds a powerful savory note. Remember to get some fried onions as well!
Ekor Bakar has a smoky flavor and chewy texture. The oxtail serves as a satisfying complement to the other elements of Nasi Kerabu.
For a truly unique culinary experience, go for a serving of Lemak Bakar! Made from beef fat, this rare find offers a tantalizing combination of textures. From its crisp exterior to its melt-in-your-mouth interior, each bite bursting with mouthwatering flavors!
Also served with Nasi Kerabu is Ayam Tempayan Varuval Bakar. Like the classic recipe, the chicken is marinated in South Indian-style dry curry. But instead of being stir-fried, the chicken is roasted in a tandoori oven until it attains the perfect char. What a creative variation to the popular poultry dish!
Other popular accompaniments that go with Nasi Kerabu are sambal belacan, budu and serunding kelapa. The fluffiness of serunding kelapa matches the light texture of rice, creating the perfect finishing touch despite its simplicity.
Nasi Kerabu is a vibrant combination of many ingredients. Its true deliciousness is revealed only when all elements come together. Trust us, every bite is an explosion of flavors!
Salmon Percik
Salmon Percik is a masterful fusion of traditional ayam percik recipe with the unique texture of salmon. Percik is a popular grilling style where meat is basted with gravy made of coconut milk and spices. In addition, cooking in a bamboo pit further infuses the salmon with smoky notes.
Bebek Betutu
Bebek Betutu is a renowned Balinese dish featuring a whole duck thoroughly seasoned with a complex blend of spices. Wrapping in banana leaves allows the duck to retain its moisture. The duck is then slow-cooked until it attains an immensely savory and aromatic profile.
Ikan Bakar Jimbaran & Ikan Bakar Rempah Dalam Daun Nipah
Ikan Bakar Jimbaran is prepared from butterflied snapper, which is marinated with Balinese spices and then grilled over charcoal. Meanwhile, Ikan Bakar Rempah Dalam Daun Nipah involves seasoned fish wrapped in nipah leaves. Nipah leaves impart a distinctive aroma and help retain the fish’s moisture during the grilling process.
Soup Gear Box
Sup Gear Box is renowned for using marrow-rich femur bones that give the soup its distinctive name.
Diners are free to customize their bowls of Soup Gear Box with a variety of beef cuts. Besides the eponymous “gear box”, diners can add beef ribs, beef tail (oxtail) and beef tongue too.
Soup Gear Box is great in inducing appetite. The combination of beef cuts creates a medley to textures, while the rich soup is tasty to the last drop!
Grilling Station
Watch as the chefs expertly grill food over burning charcoal, filling the air with tantalizing aroma.
Bubur Lambuk
An iftar meal is incomplete without a warm bowl of Bubur Lambuk!
Lemang Station
Embrace the festive spirit with rice dishes like ketupat palas, ketupat karak, ketupat daun kelapa, lemang pulut kuning and lemang pulut hitam.
Ketupat and lemang are traditionally enjoyed with meat floss called “serunding”. There are beef, chicken and fish versions.
Ketupat and lemang also go well with Rendang Ayam Tok Perak Iskandariah. The chicken is simmered in coconut milk and spices for several hours until it becomes saturated with savoriness.
Seafood On Ice
The Seafood on Ice presentation at DoubleTree Putrajaya Lakeside is always visually appealing.
Each seafood item is prepared with a unique marinade designed to enhance its inherent sweetness.
Malay Kitchen
Makan Kitchen is renowned for its culinary diversity. In addition to festive specials, let’s also explore the restaurant’s regional cuisines starting with the Malay kitchen.
Kerabu Ketam Cengkerang Lembut delights the senses with a combination of crispy, creamy and zesty notes. The crispy soft-shell crabs go well with the salad base made of shredded crabsticks.
As for Lawar Gedang, crispy young papaya is flavored with minced beef, shallots and Balinese spices. Minced beef adds a savory depth, while fried shallots provide a sweet crunch. Overall, the salad is harmonious to the palate.
Gulai Tunjang Jering (blackhead oxtail in spicy coconut milk)
Chinese Kitchen
The star of the Chinese Kitchen is the Hainanese Chicken Rice.
Both roasted and steamed chicken are served with fragrant chicken rice. The rice is infused with chicken oil, which explains its mouthwatering aroma.
Indian Kitchen
Next, delve into the rich culinary traditions of Indian cuisine enhanced by vegetable pickles, Husaini tomato chutney and other flavorful accompaniments.
Chana Rejala is a flavorful dish of chickpeas braised in a fragrant masala curry sauce.
Meanwhile, Vegetable Jalfrezi features a medley of vegetables cooked in gentle spices.
There are several tandoori ovens in the Indian kitchen, allowing for the preparation of freshly baked naan and other oven-baked dishes.
Naan bread here is infused with coriander, giving it a subtle hint of sweetness and fragrant aroma.
Murtabak Ayam is usually enjoyed with pickled onions.
Also hot from the oven is Chicken Tandoori. The chicken is marinated with a flavorful blend of yogurt and spices.
Noodles
Customize a bowl of noodle with your favorites ingredients. Noodle types are yee mee, yellow noodle and rice vermicelli.
Soup choices are bakso soup and yee mee sauce.
Small Bites
Cucur Udang Rangup looks appetizing indeed! The prawns are coated with batter and fried to a golden crisp.
The prawn fritters go well with mint chili mango sauce.
Pasembur
Sweet Indulgences
Kue Putri Nong
Hailing from Java, Kue Putri Nong is a delightful Indonesian kue made of sweet banana filling nestled within cassava dough.
The name Kue Putri Noong, which means ‘Peeking Princess’ (from the Sundanese word ‘noong’ meaning ‘peeking’), comes from the way the banana filling resembles a watchful eye.
Freshly grated coconut is sprinkled onto the kue, enhancing the fragrant aroma and textural contrast. The overall experience is one of sweet and slightly chewy indulgence.
Bubur Candil Tepung Ketan is a popular Indonesian dessert that contains chewy glutinous rice flour balls called “candil”. The porridge is sweetened with palm sugar and is best served warm.
There wide range of traditional kuih muih is here truly impressive!
Apam balik is a big hit this evening. Its lovely aroma fills the air and draws diners over in droves!
Quench your thirst with refreshing drinks from large containers called “balang”. Today’s choices are asam boi lime juice, soya bandung cincau, sugarcane juice and wintermelon longan juice. Classic options like coffee, tea and teh tarik are also available.
This evening, entertainment is provided by a 4-piece live band called The Newton Project. The band’s soothing melodies create a delightful ambiance, enhancing the dinner experience into a truly memorable occasion.
Make Your Reservation Now
During the upcoming Ramadan, why not gather your friends and family to break fast at DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside? Take this opportunity to savor the myriad of delicacies across different cuisines that Makan Kitchen has to offer!
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