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For the upcoming Ramadan, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur invites guests to experience the unique culinary adventure of Citra Selera Timur & Barat. The dinner buffet will be served daily from 28 February 2025 to 30 March 2025.
Citra Selera Timur & Barat
“Citra Selera Timur & Barat” translates as “A Timeless Symphony of Flavours”. The theme sets the stage for a culinary journey that blends recipes from around the world, particularly focusing on Middle Eastern fare. The dining area is presented in a lively, bazaar-like atmosphere with individual food stalls featuring a diverse range of cuisines.
Craving Station
Baked Whole Lamb with Spices
The lamb is marinated with spices and cooked to golden perfection. The combination of savory lamb with aromatic spices is mouthwatering indeed. The delightful contrast between the toasty surface and tender interior is also featured prominently.
Slow Roasted Beef Tomahawk
Slow roasting beef at a lower temperature allows the meat to be cooked more evenly without losing too much moisture. The beef is tender and succulent, making it delectable to the last morsel.
Condiments that go well with roasted meats are mushroom gravy, Béarnaise sauce, mustard sauce and black pepper sauce.
Hot Dishes
Hailing from the east cost of Peninsular Malaysia, Nasi Ulam Diraja is bursting with aromatic herbal flavors. The Malay-style rice dish serves as the base for other hot dishes.
As for Lamb Kabsa, basmati rice is flavored by the savoriness of slow-cooked lamb and tantalizing Middle Eastern spices.
Udang Galah Lemak Asam Nenas is a coconut milk-based curry featuring large river prawns. The prawns have springy texture and readily absorb the goodness of the yellow curry. Meanwhile, pineapples introduce a sweet and tangy contrast that balances the rich taste of curry.
Gulai Ayam Siam Terung Pipit is a slow-cooked poultry dish. Chicken and pea-sized aubergines are cooked in creamy curry, which is itself a complex blend of Thai herbs and spices.
Daging Opor Pekan features tender beef slices infused with a blend of local spices. The fragrant aroma of spices is most appetizing.
Ketupat Sotong is a unique dish where squids are stuffed with glutinous rice and cooked in rich coconut gravy. We cannot recommend this dish highly enough!
Ayam Bakar Percik Pantai Timur in a popular dish during Ramadan. The chicken is marinated in coconut milk, and then roasted over burning charcoal. During the cooking process, the chicken is basted with gravy to give it a spicy kick.
Fasolia is a lamb stew which contains green beans, tomatoes and spices. This dish is particularly popular in Syria and Lebanon.
Another favorite of ours is Chicken Adana Kebab, which is seasoned with Turkish spices. The grilled minced chicken has a smoky char that delights the palate.
Dajaj Chicken Salona is an Emirati curry of savory and aromatic flavor profile. Potatoes and carrots are also added into the mix.
Appetizers
Malay Classics
Lemang and ketupat are usually enjoyed with rendang (slow-cooked meat) or serunding (meat floss).
Kerabu choices include Kerabu Kaki Ayam Kelapa Goreng, Kerabu Ulam, Kerabu Mangga Muda Berserai and Lawar Jantung Pisang Ikan Rebus.
Mezze Dishes
Mezze dishes are best enjoyed with Arabic bread and condiments like thyme, balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.
International Bazaar Delights
Shawarma
Shawarma is prepared from marinated chicken that is roasted on a rotating vertical spit. Chicken is shaved off the block as it becomes cooked, and then stuffed into pita bread. The flavorful chicken is accompanied by fresh vegetables and sauces too.
Noodles Station
The types of soup may vary from day to day. This evening, Soto Ayam, Assam Laksa and Nyonya Kari Mee are prepared.
Pasta Station
Enjoy Macaroni & Cheese that is prepared in a large parmesan wheel. The pasta dish is briefly torched to add a caramelized crust. In addition, à la minute pasta dishes are also available.
Fresh Seafood on Ice
Under the towering ice sculpture is an exquisite selection of marine delicacies such as scallops and lobsters. As for dipping sauces, try some Szechuan sauce if you want something spicy to go with chilled seafood.
Sushi & Sashimi
Desserts
Turkish Kunafa
Turkish Kunafa is a crispy pastry layered with cheese and soaked in syrup. Chopped pistachios, chocolate sauce and vanilla cream are also added for extra flavors.
Baklava
Baklava comprises of layered flaky pastry soaked in sweet syrup. There are several variants of baklava with different fillings such as pistachios and almonds.
Turkish Delights
Turkish Delights, or “lokum” as it is called in Turkey, are confections made of gels of starch and sugar. The resulting texture is soft and slightly sticky.
These sweet treats are typically flavored with rosewater. They also contain chopped nuts like walnuts, hazelnuts and pistachios.
Other Sweets
Layali Lubnan is sweet semolina pudding infused with rosewater. The pudding is topped with honey, pistachios and almonds.
Made of coconut and semolina, Hareesa has a buttery note thanks to the presence of ghee.
Kolak Pisang Butir Nangka is a traditional sweet porridge that contains bananas, jackfruit and glutinous rice flour dumplings.
As for beverages, Watermelon with Lychee is the crowd favorite this evening. Other drinks include Teh Tarik, Chamomile Iced Tea and Blackcurrant & Hibiscus Tea.
Fruits
Making A Reservation
This evening, the dinner experience is enhanced by a two-piece band with red fez hats! During the actual Ramadan month, diners can expect a similar ambience but in a grander scale!
Today’s preview session only showcases a small section of the actual menu. The full spread during Ramadan will contain twice the number of dishes. Dinner will be served simultaneously in Mosaic, Lounge On The Park and Diamond Ballroom. To enjoy this multicultural buffet spread, call Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur today to secure your seats!
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
Citra Selera Timur & Barat
28 Feb – 30 March 2025
Mosaic, Lounge On The Park and Diamond Ballroom
28 Feb – 16 March 2025
Adults RM 308 net
Child (between 6 - 11 years old) RM 188 net
17 Mar – 30 March 2025
Adults RM 328 net
Child (between 6 - 11 years old) RM 196 net
MO Rewards Early Bird Special
For every 4 guests booked, the 5th guest dines for free.
Only available exclusively for dine-in from 28 Feb to 16 Mar 2025 only.
For more information, kindly contact Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur directly via phone or email or visit the official website.
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