EATING OUT - Where to eat on Merdeka's Day, August 31, 2010 - YUMMY DISHES IN KUALA LUMPUR & PETALING JAYA

Posted by Never Ending Story | Labels: Ramadan Special

Compiled by ESTHER CHANDRAN

Laksa sedap

Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa rolls out a delicious assortment of local specialty Laksa Sedap to coincide with Merdeka on Aug 31.

Drawing together variations of the spicy noodle dish from the different states in Malaysia, the kitchen brigade at Sun & Surf Cafe and Pyramid Tower Hotel’s Atrium Cafe concocts the spicy noodle dish right before your eyes at action stations within the restaurants’ buffet hi-tea spreads.

Renowned in the north-eastern state of Peninsular Malaysia, Laksa Kelantan is rich in flavour and distinctively creamy.

Laksa Johor is a southern favourite prepared with mackerel and a generous amount of coconut milk with ingredients like cucumber, bean sprouts, mint leaves, onions and dried prawns, accompanied by spiced shrimp paste and kalamansi lime on the side.

The use of tamarind in Laksa Penang or Assam Laksa gives this dish its sour appeal.

The fish-based broth made with boiled mackerel flakes, lemon grass, galangal and chilli is truly an irresistible combination.

Laksa Kedah is characterised by its thick fish gravy as a result of blending the fish meat.

The mouth-watering Laksa Sarawak is made from spiced shrimp paste and rice vermicelli.

Other ingredients flavouring the dish are tamarind, garlic, galangal, lemon grass and coconut milk, topped with omelette strips, chicken slices, prawns and lime.

Served from noon to 4pm, Sun & Surf Cafe’s International Buffet Hi-Tea is priced at RM60++ per adult, while Atrium Café serves up its Pan-Asian Buffet Hi-Tea at RM55++ per adult. Children dine at 50% off at the restaurants. For reservations, call 03-7495 1888.

Express Set Lunch

Maytower Hotel & Serviced Residences’ invites diners to try the August promotion at the La Maison Restaurant.

Roti Jala with chicken curry is available from 2pm to 7pm at RM8++ per serving.

Literally translated as the net bread, roti jala is very popular during Ramadan.

For non-fasting guests, this makes a great snack. Diners can also enjoy the Express Set Lunch with a choice of chicken rice, nasi goreng kampung, chicken burger or beef kuay teow priced at RM12++ per person.

For reservations, call 03-2692 9298 ext 8094.

Nando’s buka puasa promotion

At Nando’s one can look forward to not just a good selection of food but a healthier food experience when breaking fast.

This Ramadan, starting from Aug 11 from 5pm onwards Nando’s will be serving their Ramadan Peri-Ria meal.

Start off the feasting with the Ramadan Peri – Ria meal is a main course of Nando’s signature Peri-Peri Flame Grilled ¼ Chicken with your choice of 2 sidelines. The meal comes with a bottomless soft drink and finish off the meal with a decadent Choc Truffle.

The Ramadan Peri-Ria meal is available at all Nando’s restaurants nationwide for RM23.90.

CHINA WOK, A3-G1-3A, Solaris Dutamas (Mont Kiara),1 Jalan Dutamas, KL (Tel:03-6207 9598). Business Hrs: Daily (11am-9pm) (Non-Halal). Homemade delicious recipes including Fish Head Noodles, Charcoal Roasted Duck & Char Siew, Award Winning Chicken Rice, Curry Fish Head and Claypot LaLa Pepper Soup.

MARCHE, The Curve, Lot G87, ground floor, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya. Tel: 03-7727 8461. Business Hrs: 11am to 11pm, daily. Offers diners a true-to-life Swiss dining experience. Among the items to look forward to are deep-fried calamari, prawns and vegetables, featuring Marche’s very own unique batter recipe as well as crisp salads, tasty rösti and drinking freshly-pressed juices.

SENTIDOS TAPAS, Feast Village, Starhill Gallery, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL (Tel: 03-2145 3385). Business Hrs: Daily (noon-1am). Pork-free. Offers a relaxed atmosphere with a tantalising selection of hot and cold tapas. There is an extensive wine list and a range of imported beers.

LA COCINA & COPA DE VINO, 38 USJ 9/5P, UEP Subang Jaya (Tel: 03-8023 2395). Business Hrs: Restaurant, Mon-Sun, lunch (11am-3pm); dinner (6pm-midnight). Bar, Mon-Sat (5pm-1am). Halal. Indulge in a variety of authentic Spanish food in a comfortable and romantic environment. There is a wide selection of wines from Spain and all over the world. Salsa dance performances are on every Friday night.

JOGOYA, T3, Relish Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL (Tel: 03-2142 1268). Business Hrs: Daily (11am-2am). A Taiwanese chain specialising in brunch, lunch, dinner and supper buffets, priced at RM68++, RM78++ and RM88++ with a wide spread of seafood, Japanese, Western, Chinese and Indian dishes.

MUNAKATA JAPANESE RESTAU-RANT, Mezzanine Floor, Life Centre, 20, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL (Tel: 03-2166 7441). Business Hrs: Daily, lunch (12.30-2.30pm); dinner (6.30pm-11pm). Pork-free. Serves authentic and premium sushi, teppanyaki, a la carte and seasonal dishes. Set lunch and dinner also available.

BASIL LEAF RESTAURANT, 35 Jalan Damai, off Jalan Tun Razak, KL (Tel: 03-2166 1689). Business Hrs: Monday to Fri- lunch (noon-2.30pm); dinner (6.30pm-10.30pm), Sat (dinner only), closed on Sunday. Relax while you eat here, enjoying Thai and Indo-Chinese cuisine. Bungalow is divided into six sections, separately themed for value-added dining experience.

RESTORAN ZENITH, Block B, 3-LG-1, Megan Corporate Park, Taman Desa Petaling, KL (Tel: 03-9056 3668). Business Hrs: Mon-Sat (10.30am-10pm). Halal. Menu consists of mainly Chinese dishes, ranging from conventional fried noodles to creative nouveau cuisine. Includes a few Malay and Western specialities.

PENANG NYONYA RESTAURANT, Lot S28, 2nd Floor, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama Damansara, PJ (Tel: 03-7728 6078). Business Hrs: Daily (10am-10pm). Halal. Penang Nyonya fare using specially prepared spices.

THE SHIP JALAN SULTAN ISMAIL, 40-1 & 40-2 Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL (Tel: 03-2141 8805) Business Hrs: Sun-Thurs (noon to midnight). Still a hit among locals and foreigners. Serves escargots, Chinatown Shark’s Fin with Crabmeat, steaks in 18 different styles. Wait staff dress according to rank like sailors on a ship.

TONY ROMA’S, LL1.43, Lower Level One, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, PJ (Tel: 03-7492 1188). Business Hrs: Daily (11am-10pm). The people at Tony Roma’s are passionate about their food, adhering to standards set by the Orlando training centre. Expect hefty portions and enjoy the selection of margaritas, wines, martinis and liqueur coffees.

VINCENZO RISTORANTE ITALIANO, One Bangsar, Jalan Ara, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur (Tel: 03-2287 1686). Business hours: Noon to 2.30pm and 6.30pm to 10.30pm daily. From dainty appetisers like the Prawn Cocktail, Smoked Salmon and Beef Carpaccio to hearty mains like the Roasted Leg of Lamb with Thyme Jus and the Seafood Termidor, there is something for everyone.

VANSH, Lot 9, LGF, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL (Tel: 03-2142 6162). Business Hrs: Daily (noon-1am). Pork-free. Run by the award-winning Rang Mahal outfit of Singapore. Highlights regional Indian favourites. Focuses on tawa and tandoori delicacies served in bite-sized portions.

THE SULTANI RESTAURANT, Level 5, Hotel Flamingo, Tasik Ampang, Jalan Hulu Kelang, Ampang. (Tel : 03 4251 7460 or 012-2959060) The Sultani is a fine dining restaurant serving Royal Mughali and Iranian cuisine. Specialties include Butter Chicken, Palak Paneer and Rani Akhbari. Our Iranian cuisine is famous for its Joojeh Kebab and Koobidah Kebab.

GONBEI, T2, Relish Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL (Tel: 03-2782 3801). Business Hrs: Daily (noon-1am). Halal. Uniquely Japanese, food, design and ambience-wise. It has a sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, robatayaki and tempura display cooking islands. Reputed to have the biggest collection of premium sake.