Step into the heart of Makan Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur on a journey of Malaysian flavors! The Crafted by Culinary Masters series brings together nine accomplished chefs, each sharing his/her culinary passion with a unique signature dish. The promotion is held for nine consecutive weeks starting October 2025, allowing one dish — and the corresponding chef — to shine each week.
The buffet dinner is served from 6:30pm to 10:00pm on selected days of each week:
- Tuesdays to Thursdays: RM 128 net per adult, RM 64 net per child
- Fridays and Saturdays (seafood special): RM 189 net per adult, RM 95 net per child
Kelantanese Ulam Poke Bowl by Chef Fatin
We kick off by trying Chef Fatin’s signature dish: Kelantanese Ulam Poke Bowl with house-made budu bergamot vinaigrette. This appetizer offers a brilliant blend of east coast tradition and modern health-conscious palate.
The cured tuna serves as a luxurious highlight, adding a desirable substance and rich texture that beautifully elevates the flavor profile of Chef Fatin’s modern poke bowl.
To fully enjoy Chef Fatin’s Kelantanese Ulam Poke Bowl, start by viewing it as a customizable experience. Pick your favorite ingredients and place them into the mortar.
Then, add a generous amount of the signature house-made budu bergamot vinaigrette.
The final, crucial step is to mix everything thoroughly. This process allows the tangy, spiced vinaigrette to coat every ingredient, blending the modern quinoa and cured tuna with the traditional ulam flavors.
Once everything is well combined, you are ready to enjoy the bold, layered flavor experience. This combination is far from subtle. It delivers a bold, flavorful experience in a contemporary, healthy bowl.
Dining Beyond the Spotlight
At Makan Kitchen, you will always be exceptionally well fed. Besides the weekly chef highlight, don’t forget to explore and try the other cuisines.
Makan Kitchen is famous for its extensive array of authentic regional Malaysian cuisine. Live interactive show kitchens showcase the incredible diversity of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Western cuisine. Make sure you explore all the cooking stations for a truly fulfilling culinary experience!
World Kitchen
Malay Kitchen
Chinese Kitchen
Indian Kitchen
The Indian dishes here are always praised for being exceptionally authentic, making them the much-loved highlights on the buffet menu.
The Indian vegetarian offerings include delightful dishes such as Kaalan Pepper Theeyal, Cabbage Poriyal, Long Bean Peratal and Aloo Gobi.
We would also highly recommend trying the Chicken Varuval, Kashmiri Pulao and Goan Salmon Fish Head Curry to round out your Indian culinary adventure.
A Great Diwali Cook-Off
In celebration of the Deepavali festive spirit this October, the Indian section of Makan Kitchen will host A Great Diwali Cook-Off on 21-25 October 2025 (6:30pm-10:00pm). The cook-off will feature two master creations: Line Caught Fish Tikka with Curry Couscous and Meetha Dahi by Chef Raj (Executive Sous Chef), and Badami Jhinga Korma by Chef Sugu (Junior Sous Chef).
To enhance the festive experience, Makan Kitchen is offering a Buy 4 Free 1 Dinner Buffet promotion throughout the week. Additionally, guests can enjoy special perks: special Dilmah tea pairing, complimentary access to the saltwater pool and Kids’ Corner.
Indulge in Sweet Endings
No culinary journey is complete without a sweet conclusion. Indeed, the dessert section at Makan Kitchen is a feast for the eyes and the palate! The featured highlight here is the Pulut Hitam Cake with Coconut Chantilly by Chef Chua (3-8 November 2025). This specialty dessert blends the familiar comfort of black glutinous rice with coconut cream, ensuring every meal ends on a memorable note.
Make Your Reservation Today!
Makan Kitchen’s Crafted by Culinary Masters series is a marathon of Malaysian flavors. If you missed out on any signature dishes, don’t worry! Mark your calendar for the grand finale, as you will get to try them all on the final week! Reserve your seat today!
Doubletree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur
1 October - 22 November 2025
Crafted by Culinary Masters
Dinner Buffet
Tuesdays to Thursdays
RM 128 net per adult | RM 64 net per child
Fridays and Saturdays
Seafood Special
RM 189 net per adult | RM 95 net per child
21 - 25 October 2025 | 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Buy 4 Free 1
Dinner Buffet
Activities
Kids' Corner | Racing Simulator | Arcade and Nintendo Switch
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