We are fortunate to get a sneak peek of the iftar buffet at Hilton Petaling Jaya, which will be offered during Ramadan later this year. Dinner is served at Paya Serai, the all-day dining restaurant of the hotel.
As per tradition, the dining area of Paya Serai is filled with festive vibrance!
Being one of the longest-operating hotels in Klang Valley, Hilton Petaling Jaya offers a nostalgic dining environment that is sure to resonate with long-time patrons.
Even with only half of the 300 dishes prepared for this evening’s preview, the buffet spread already leaves a positive impression.
Chef Ridzuan’s Signature Selections
Out of hundreds of dishes on the menu, Chef Ridzuan has hand-picked six signature dishes which he dubs as this year’s “hidden treasures”.
Pulut Kuning Bersantan & Serunding Gulung Dengan Pucuk Ubi
This appetizer innovates the maki roll with a playful, kampung-inspired twist. Traditional sushi rice is replaced with fragrant pulut kuning (turmeric glutinous rice), while seaweed is substituted by tender pucuk ubi (sweet potato leaves).
Kerabu Pucuk Paku Dengan Cendawan Kukur & Puyuh Goreng Rangup
This unique salad offers a delightful mixture of textures and flavors. Pucuk paku (fiddleheads), cendawan kukur (split-gill mushrooms), fried quail and kerabu dressing combine to form a refreshing and satisfying appetizer.
Daging Kepal Rebus Dengan Bawang & Cili Jeruk Bersama Kuah Masak Lemak
If you take beef, this delicacy is to die for! The beef meatballs appear to melt in the mouth! Their incredibly tender texture releases a burst of juicy flavor with each bite. The inherent sweetness of beef is further enhanced by a broth rich in coconut milk, culminating in a highly palatable dish.
Kambing Hiris Dengan BBQ Szechuan Dihidang Bersama Roti Mantou
Grilled lamb is dressed with savory BBQ sauce and sandwiched by crispy fried mantou buns. The bun’s subtle sweetness complements savory flavors of lamb, creating a well-rounded dish.
Ubi Kayu Tonyoh Dengan Bunga Talang
Hailing from the east coast of Peninsula Malaysia, this visually striking dish features grated cassava that is dyed purple using the natural extract of bunga telang (butterfly pea flowers). Remember to drizzle some gula melaka (palm sugar) syrup before enjoying this satisfying dessert!
Cendol Panna Cotta
This innovative dessert improves upon the classic Italian panna cotta by adding elements of cendol that Malaysians know and love. The creamy custard is topped with familiar ingredients like jelly noodles and gula melaka. An addition, a drizzle of honey fresh from the honeycomb makes this dessert simply irresistible!
Sup Gear Box & Soup Kambing
These savory soup dishes are bread and butter of buka puasa meals.
Feel free to customize your bowl with optional ingredients like ekor (oxtail) and perut (tripe). The rich soup also goes well with Roti Bengali.
Gulai Kawah
These are dishes served in oversized woks called “kawah”, reflecting the communal style of dining in the village. Today’s dishes include Gulai Kawah Daging Tetel Dengan Umbut Pisang, Tumis Darat Gulai Ikan Masin Talang Dengan Nenas, Ayam Masak Lemak and Kalio Ayam.
Nasi Mandy & Kambing Seekor Kabsah
Asam Pedas
Asam Pedas comes in several variations such as daging tetel (beef), ayam kampung (chicken), ikan jenahak (snapper) and ikan pari (stingray).
One of my favorites is the asam pedas dish with telur ikan mayong (marine catfish roe)!
Masakan Salai Masak Lemak Cili Padi
A trio of smoked delights awaits: daging salai (smoked beef), itik salai (smoked duck) and ikan keli salai (smoked freshwater catfish).
Carving Station
Isi Ikan Dipanggang Dengan Kulit Pastri, Mayonis Sambal Hijau
Inspired by the Russian dish “coulibiac”, this dish is prepared with a hint of spiciness that suits the local palate.
Daging Batang Pinang Balut Dengan Cendawan Rendang Dibakar Dengan Gulungan Pastri
Departing from the classic European preparation of duxelles, this dish embraces local flavors with cendawan rendang – minced mushrooms prepared in the rich and aromatic style of traditional Malaysian rendang.
Smoked Beef & “Bratwurst” Daging Celop Dalam Sos Lada Hitam Berkrim
Tulang Rusuk Direneh Dengan Sos Buah-Buahan Dan Jus Prun
10 Live Action Buffet Stations
Prepare to be amazed by the 10 live cooking stations that are set up specially for the buffet!
Nasi Kandar
Nasi Dalca
Pasta Station
Korean Station
For fans of Korean cuisine, there are Korean Fried Chicken, Jeju-Style Baked Saba Fish, Stir Fried Beef, Kimchi Soup and Steamed Korean Rice.
Lemang Station
Choices here are Lemang Pulut Hitam, Lemang Putih, Ketupat Nasi and Ketupat Palas.
Lemang and ketupat are best enjoyed with rendang and serunding (meat floss). Rendang types are Rendang Tok Daging, Rendang Minang Kambing, Rendang Ayam Pencen and Rendang Kerang. Meanwhile for serunding, there are beef, chicken and fish variants.
Roti Canai & Murtabak
These flatbreads are prepared fresh on the spot!
Goreng Station
Besides pisang goreng (banana fritters), there are also ubi keladi goreng, cucur badak and cekodok.
Apam Balik
This local snack is usually filled with crushed peanuts, sweet corn and sugar.
Potato Station
Enjoy freshly prepared Kizarmis Patates (Turkish fries) topped with a variety of dipping sauces: original, spicy & BBQ.
Aneka Bubur
Penang-Style Bubur Lambuk Daging is prepared this evening. This congee is commonly served during Ramadan. Meanwhile, sweet porridges here are Serawa Nangka Madu Dengan Sagu, Bubur Kacang Hijau Dengan Durian and Bubur Pulut Hitam.
Grill Station
Paya Serai has a dedicated grilling section equipped with hot plates and charcoal grills. This is where most of the action takes place.
Beef & Chicken Satay
Otak-Otak
Ikan Bakar
Ayam Panggang Madu
Naan, Fish Tikka Skewer, Tandoori Chicken & Dhal
Grilled Meats
Help yourself to grilled-to-order BBQ items such as chicken, beef, stingray and sausages.
Roti John
Chicken Shawarma Wrap With Lebanese Bread
Hot Dishes
The buffet also features a variety of hot dishes covering Malay, Chinese, Indian and Western cuisines. Here are the key highlights.
Lamb Shank Briyani Hyderabad Style
Ikan Siakap Seekor Goreng Sambal Berlado Hijau
Lamb Achary
Gulai Ketam Penang Style Tumis Darat Dengan Nenas
Nasi Buqhary Udang
Seafood Chinese Fried Rice
Salted Egg Prawns
Frikadellen Beef Patties Caramelized Onion Gravy
Grilled Fish Piccata With Tomato Salsa
Soup Station
Today’s soups are Creamy Chicken Soup and Sweet Corn Soup With Crab Meat.
Noodle Section
Laksa Johor & Mee Rebus Tulang Rawan
Mee Lambak
Seafood On Ice
Celup Tepung & Pizza
Fried items here are Udang Celup Tepung, Ikan Kembung Celup Tepung and Keropok Lekor Terengganu. Sos cicah Terengganu is provided as the dipping sauce.
Beef Pizza and Roasted Chicken With Pesto Pizza are available too.
Japanese Station
Do you like tempura? There are prawn, squid and vegetable types to enjoy.
As for teppanyaki, there are chicken and vegetable ones.
Appetizers
Assorted Kurma & Figs
Salad Station
Kerabu, Ulam-Ulaman, Assorted Salads
We particularly enjoy the kerabu served in crispy pie tee shells.
Nasi Ulam
Pasembor
Sotong Kangkung
Rojak Buah
For a taste of Middle Eastern cuisine, try some dipping pita bread with Baba Ghanoush or Hummus as dips.
Desserts Station
Biskut & Kuih Raya
Kuih-Muih Melayu
Bread Butter Pudding With Kurma
Om Ali
Baklava
Assorted Pastries
Ais Batu Campur
Chocolate Fountains
Fresh Fruits
Quench Your Thirst!
Coffee, tea and teh tarik are provided as usual. But the real stars at the beverage section are the fresh coconuts!
The coconuts are opened fresh upon request. The sweet and refreshing coconut water is the perfect complement to the Ramadan feast!
Also popular during Ramadan are the varieties of Air Balang: drinks served in large dispensers. Today’s choices are air jagung padu, apple & assam boi, air soya, air tebu and air sirap bandung.
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