Crab-Tacular Night: Get Crackin’ Coastal Seafood Buffet @ Renaissance Kuala Lumpur

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Seafood lovers, assemble! Renaissance Kuala Lumpur is stepping the Coastal Seafood Buffet up a notch by introducing the Crab-Tacular Night! This spectacular feast is dedicated to all things crustaceans — especially crabs!

The dinner buffet is served at Evolution Café, an Italian-theme restaurant inspired by bountiful seafood harvest at the Amalfi coast. If you are looking for a weekend dining experience that truly celebrates the best of the sea, this is the buffet you won’t want to miss!

It’s Crab-Tacular!

The Crab-Tacular Night truly lives up to its name. Diners can expect to savor mouthwatering crab dishes prepared in a variety of styles. Let’s dig in!

Executive Sous Chef Benedict

Seafood on Ice is the natural starting point. Diners can indulge in chilled marine delicacies such as snow crabs, flower crabs, spanner crabs and mud crabs.

Seafood on Ice
Snow Crabs
Flower Crabs
Spanner Crabs
Mud Crabs

Other crustaceans like slipper lobsters and tiger prawns are available too. Enjoy them with dipping sauces like mango salsa and Thai dressing.

Slipper Lobsters
Tiger Prawns

We highly recommend that you sample the Baked Crabs with Rock Salt. The crabs are baked in a bed of rock salt, preserving their natural sweetness and ensuring that their flesh remains succulent.

Baked Crabs with Rock Salt

What is better than a baked crab? Two baked crabs! Go for seconds (and thirds) and enjoy to your heart’s content! Crab crackers and gloves are available upon request.

Let’s move to the Chinese station where four lovely dishes are prepared. Each dish involves crabs in one way or another.

Chilli Crabs with Mantao
Wok Fried White Pepper Crabs
Sichuan Style Spicy Crabs
Sauteed Broccoli with Crabmeat Sauce

Crabs are also prominently featured at the Malay station. These dishes are best enjoyed with rice.

Ketam Masak Kalio
Cucur Ketam with Peanut Sauce

The same can be said for the Indian station. If you are a bona fide crab lover, how can you pass over this golden opportunity?

Crab Biryani
Indian Crab Curry

As for diner who prefer Western flavors, the open kitchen here presents an impressive array of hot dishes.

Broiled Crabs with Cajun Butter
Crab Macaroni Gratin
Spicy Crab Pasta
Crab Omelette

Do you fancy Soft-Shell Crab Tempura? Get some while it is still hot from the fryer. Soft-Shell Crab Tempura goes well with wasabi mayo.

Soft-Shell Crab Tempura

If you are looking for something warm and soupy, the Crab Congee is a great choice.

Crab Congee

Prefer Western-style soups instead? No problem! The rich Crab Velouté fits the bill. Each serving is covered with flaky puff pastry.

Crab Velouté

Even the salad section is blessed with tasty crab meat.

Jumbo Crab Salad with Cucumber
Crab Pasta Salad
Crab Salad with Avocado
Japanese Potato Salad with Snow Crabs
Kerabu Crab with Local Asian Herbs

Keep an eye for some tableside service around an hour into dinner. I wonder what’s cooking here?

This evening, the chefs serve Alaskan Crab Legs with Spicy Tuna Rolls! These delicacies are served tableside to ensure maximum freshness.

Alaskan Crab Legs
Spicy Tuna Rolls

Beyond Crabs

While crabs are the star ingredient in many dishes, the Coastal Seafood Buffet serves up other seafood and non-seafood dishes too.

Baked Salmon with Orange, Dill & Capers
Gratinated Oysters
Seafood Ajillo
Seabass with Pepper Caponata

Are you a fan of freshly shucked oysters? Guess what, they are available too! This season, the oysters are sourced from the United States.

Raw Oysters

Sit back and let the chef shuck fresh oysters for you.

Freshly Shucked Oysters by Chef Ammar

How can you tell whether the oysters are fresh? Drop us a message on WhatsApp and we will give you the inside scoop!

Freshly Shucked Oysters

Red vinegar dressing and other condiments are provided to enjoy with oysters.

Condiments for Oysters

The sashimi section serves tender slices of salmon, tuna and octopus. Unagi is prepared too.

Sashimi Counter

Also available are sushi rolls and Japanese pickles. Citrus Dill Salmon Gravlax are worth trying too.

Sushi Counter
Charcuterie & Cheese
Parmesan Wheel Caesar Salad
Bread Section

The Grilled Lamb Chops are to die for!

Grilled Lamb Chops
Roasted Beef Striploin
Lemon Garlic Chicken
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Udang Masak Lemak Nenas
Fish Tikka
Butter Chicken
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Channa Dhal Masala
Naan Bread
Papadom
Prawn Mee
Double Boiled Chicken Soup with Fish Maw

Dessert Time!

The desserts section of the buffet includes a decadent selection of Western pastries.

Raspberry Dacquoise
Opera Cake
Tiramisu
Chocolate Mousse
Matcha Mousse
Pistachio Financiers
Mixed Berry Napoleon
Paris-Brest
Hazelnut Cream Éclairs
Mont Blanc
Coconut Tarts
Crème Brûlée
Crème Caramel
Pots de Crème
Waffles & Crêpes
Fresh Fruits
Ice Cream
Iced Drinks

Make Your Reservation Now

The Coastal Seafood Buffet is served on Friday and Saturday evenings. Don’t miss out on this Crab-Tacular Night extravaganza! With so many inventive crab dishes across multiple cuisines, this is the ultimate feast for seafood connoisseurs!

Tables may be filled quickly on certain evenings, so it is advisable to make a reservation ahead of time. You can do so through WhatsApp or email. Book now and enjoy your dinner filled with bountiful crab delicacies. Bon appétit!

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