For the months of May and June, Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur City Centre is serving up Classic Peranakan Weekend Lunch Buffet at The Mesh, the restaurant’s all-day dining outlet.
Peranakan cuisine is rooted in the Baba-Nyonya community, descendants of early Chinese immigrants who settled in Southeast Asia and intermarried with local Malays. The assimilation of cultures created a unique fusion cuisine that is widely celebrated in Penang and Malacca today.
Appetizers
The heart of Peranakan cuisine lies in its unique preparation techniques, which are usually labor-intensive. Peranakan dishes tend to use a variety of local herbs and spices supplemented by Chinese cooking styles.
Like Malay culture, Peranakan cuisine places much emphasis on achar (pickled vegetables) and kerabu (salads) to awaken the palate.
Mains
Nasi Bunga Telang gets its distinctive blue from the extract of butterfly-pea flowers.
Nyonya Rendang Daging features beef chunks braised in a gravy infused with spices and coconut milk. The beef is cooked until it becomes very tender.
Inci Kabin is a classic Peranakan favorite from Penang. The chicken is marinated with spices before being fried to a golden crisp.
Kembong Goreng Cencalok hails from Malacca. The fish is eaten with cencalok, a pungent condiment made from fermented shrimp.
Itek Sio, or “braised duck”, is a rare find due to its lengthy, meticulous preparation. The reward for this labor of love is succulent duck with melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. It is highly recommended!
Udang Assam comprises of prawns cooked in a sweet, sour and spicy sauce made of tamarind.
As for Lor Bak, minced chicken is seasoned with five-spice powder, rolled in tofu skin, and then fried till crispy. Lor Bak is usually paired with sweet chili sauce.
Nasi Lemak Station
This Nasi Lemak spread is a definitive must-try for local comfort food. Accompanying the aromatic coconut rice are classic textures like crunchy peanuts, crispy anchovies, fresh cucumbers, hard-boiled egg, serunding, and rich toasted kerisik.
While the standout sambal bawang steals the show by bringing a beautifully authentic, sweet-yet-spicy depth, the feast is elevated to a grander scale with premium accompaniments like savory chicken rendang and squid sambal with petai (sambal sotong petai).
This lavish feast gets a brilliant final touch with the addition of crispy keropok.
Curated Sides & Savory Delights
Beyond the heavy mains, you will also find plenty of lighter food options to explore.
The noodle station serves up two of the most iconic noodle dishes in the Straits Settlements: Penang Assam Laksa and Malacca Nyonya Laksa. The Nyonya Laksa broth is remarkably full-bodied, boasting a complex depth of flavor derived from a meticulously prepared spice paste. If you visit, this dish is highly recommended.
For a taste of nostalgia, the buffet line features two heritage comforting soups you shouldn’t skip. Packed with an assortment of delicate ingredients, the Chinese Style Crab Meat Soup serves as a beautiful nod to traditional Chinese banquet feasts.
In brilliant contrast sits the rustic Mustard Vegetable Soup (Chye Boey). The tender greens beautifully absorb the broth’s signature tamarind sourness while mushrooms add a smooth, velvety texture. It is addictive comfort food where one bowl is simply never enough.
Heritage Sweet Treats
Highlighting a nostalgic minum petang selections, sweet porridges, pastry and Nyonya kuih-muih, this section showcases how Peranakan flavors elegantly anchor the entire buffet experience from start to finish.
Our top pick this afternoon? Definitely the Kat Zai! This zesty lime juice is the perfect, refreshing appetizer in a glass. If you prefer the classics, you can’t go wrong pairing your meal with Teh Tarik or Kopi O.
Reserve Your Table This Saturday!
Ready to embark on a flavorful Peranakan journey? Gather your loved ones and experience the Weekend Lunch Buffet: Classic Peranakan at The Mesh, Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
Weekend Lunch Buffet: Classic Peranakan
The Mesh, Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Every Saturday | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
MYR 168 nett (Adult) | MYR 84 nett (Child)
Valid until end of June 2026 only
Please note that this special themed buffet is available until the end of June only as a brand-new themed buffet will be taking over the lines this July. For reservations and inquiries, you may directly WhatsApp or email The Mesh, Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur City Centre today.
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Direction to The Mesh @ Four Points Kuala Lumpur, City Centre
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