DoubleTree by Hilton Malaysia Presents ‘Flavours of Malaysia’

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This August and September 2026, DoubleTree by Hilton Malaysia is bringing a unique culinary road trip directly to your table. Through the Flavours of Malaysia campaign, seven Makan Kitchen restaurants across the country are stepping outside their usual local offerings to showcase the traditional cooking styles, distinct ingredients, and ancestral histories of different states.

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From 1 August to 30 September 2026, guests can explore and enjoy these distinct regional specialties at DoubleTree properties nationwide. A special highlight of this year’s edition is a curated collaboration with Dilmah, featuring a special beverage designed to complement each main dish.

Northern Heritage in the South | DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

The culinary team in Johor brings the distinct flavours of the northern island to the table, presenting classic street food favorites enhanced with premium ingredients.

The highlights include wok fried flat rice noodles tossed with rich duck egg, followed by a traditional Nyonya durian coconut porridge that delivers a delightfully sweet finish.

Penang Char Kway Teow (Duck Egg)
Nyonya Durian Bubur Cha-Cha

Capital Traditions | DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Right in the heart of the city, the menu honors the rich and classic urban specialties that define the capital’s history.

Guests can look forward to the Imperial Lotus Braised Duck Encased in Clay, paired alongside Thin Rice Noodle with Tea
Smoked Sustainable Seabass & Signature Sweet Sesame Sauce from DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur.

Imperial Lotus Braised Duck Encased in Clay

The slow braised duck is presented in a convenient size for easy sampling. Despite the small portion, the distinct flavors remain incredibly intense and robust.

The Thin Rice Noodle (also known as chee cheong fun) is wrapped inside tea-smoked sustainable seabass with chef’s signature sweet sesame sauce.

Thin Rice Noodle with Tea Smoked Sustainable Seabass & Signature Sweet Sesame Sauce

East Malaysian Flavors | DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam i-City

Bringing the unique ingredients of Sarawak over to Selangor, this selection highlights a balance of coastal ingredients and unique forest produce.

Bringing Sarawak’s unique Peranakan-influenced culinary style to Selangor, this selection highlights a harmonious balance of coastal ingredients and rare forest produce.

Tempra Prawns with Bean Curd Chap Chye & Sea Grapes
Kerabu Chicken with Buah Keluak Purée, Compressed Watermelon Skin & Sarawak Pepper

Time-Honored Recipes | DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside

Paying tribute to the fiery cooking styles of Negeri Sembilan, DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside offers deeply satisfying comfort dishes.

Rooted in the culinary traditions of Negeri Sembilan, Lompap Kambing is a classic heritage dish.

This dish stands out from the standard Masak Lemak Cili Api by utilizing a lighter coconut gravy locally known as kuah jalang. The unique texture relies on the Lompap method, an ancient slow cooking technique where the meat remains fully sealed during the process to retain all its natural juices.

Kuih Sopang is a classic heritage dessert originating from Negeri Sembilan. This traditional sweet feature a soft, chewy casing made from glutinous rice flour, which encloses a generous filling of grated coconut cooked down with fragrant gula Enau palm sugar.

Historical Coastal Recipes | DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka

Melaka’s unique cross-cultural culinary roots are brought forward with robust, spice-heavy family methods.

Guests can enjoy a rich Kapitan free range chicken curry, a time-honored classic brimming with local spices.

Free-range Kapitan Chicken

For dessert, the Onde Onde Bersama Inang Inang provides a delightful display of heritage flavours.

Onde Onde Bersama Inang Inang

Rustic Northern Heritage | DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang

The selection explores the rustic, herbaceous food styles of Kedah. By honoring these traditions, this culinary approach showcases a deep connection to regional agricultural roots.

This rare heritage beef curry features rias pisang (the tender inner core of the banana stem) slow-simmered alongside succulent pieces of beef in a heavily spiced, aromatic coconut gravy.

Gulai Daging Rias Pisang

This vibrant Malaysian salad combines crisp wild fiddlehead ferns and crunchy bean sprouts with plump, briny cockle meat.

Kerabu Pucuk Paku with Cockle Meat & Bean Sprouts

Coastal Comforts | DoubleTree by Hilton Damai Laut Resort

Set against the peaceful beachfront, this station puts the spotlight on the traditional seafood and rural recipes native to Perak.

Ayam Masak Tuha is a traditional Perak heritage dish that features succulent pieces of chicken slow cooked in a deeply aromatic, spice infused gravy.

Ayam Masak Tuha

Celebrating the coastal bounty of the state, Paisan Iwak Jenahak showcases fresh golden snapper coated in a fragrant spice paste, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled.

Paisan Iwak Jenahak

Hilton Honors Dining Perks

To elevate this cross-country dining journey, Hilton Honors members can unlock special member privileges throughout the two-month promotion.

  • Group Gathering Deal: Enjoy a Buy 4, Free 1 promotion at most participating restaurants (do note that this specific deal is unavailable at the Damai Laut Resort property).
  • Base & Silver Tiers: Take 10% off your entire food and beverage bill.
  • Gold & Diamond Tiers: Enjoy up to 25% off your entire dining bill.

Whether you want to revisit the nostalgic flavours of your home state or try a regional dish for the very first time, these curated menus promise a wonderful narrative behind every bite. Every participating property will showcase the full selection of dishes presented here today. To secure your table or find out more, please connect with the individual hotels directly using the contact details provided above.


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