[Ramadan Buffet Special]

 

 

Ying and I headed over to TEMPTations at Renaissance KL Hotel for their “Iftar Indulgence” Ramadan buffet preview where we got to try a wide variety of local and Asian specialties including traditional Malay dishes normally found during the buka puasa.

Some of the recommended items included the Nasi minyak, Nasi tomato and Nasi bukhari to an array of “gulai”, roasted whole lamb with percik sauce, gado-gado, Rojak buah, Pasembor, an assortment of crackers, pickled fruits, bubur lambuk, daging tulang rawan rendang pedas, Daging Palembang, Udang harimau masak lemak cili padi, Otak-otak kuah padang, and Kampung style ikan bakar and accompanied by its hot and spicy sauces.

There were also some ‘live cooking stations’ which prepared on order grilled seafood, chicken and beef satays with its classic peanut sauce, while the noodle station had Laksa Johor, Laksa Penang, Laksa Kelantan and Nyonya Laksa. Local favourites such as  Rendang Minang, Gulai kawah or Rendang tok are available on a rotation basis, while there are also the Western, Chinese and Indian selections available.

For sweet tooths out there, there is a large spread of Nyonya & Malay kuih such as Seri muka, Kuih kasui, Kuih lapis, Pulut panggang, Pulut inti, Kuih lompang, Kuih keria, Kuih angku, Kuih bakar, Tepung gomak, Cucur badak and Wajik. Malay cakes and snacks included – Bahulu, Dodol, Kuih bangkit, Kuih ros, Murukku, Buah rotan, Rempeyek, Kuih kapit, Kek pisang, Kek lapis and Kek kurma.

Every evening, there will be two types of Malay bubur served from an array of Bubur jagung, Bubur pulut hitam, Bubur kacang merah, Pengat keladi, Pengat pisang, Bubur cha cha, Serawa durian, Serawa pulut nangka, Bubur kacang hijau with durian and Bubur gandum.

 

 

Now here are five (5) outstanding dishes of the night.

 

 

Now here are more pics from the buffet. Click on the individual photos to open a larger version.

First up the appetisers, soups, salads, and mains.

 

Next up – the drinks and the wide array of local and Western desserts!

 

TEMPTationS’ Iftar Buffet is available daily from 6.30pm to 10.30pm daily throughout the month of Ramadan, and is priced at RM108.00++ per person and half price for children from 6 to 12 years old.

Early birds will also enjoy great savings as the buffet is priced at RM88.16nett per person from 29 June to 4 July and 24 July to 27 July 2014.

 

Temptations is located at:

East Wing – Lobby Level, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang,

50450 Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia.

 

Telephone: 60-3-2162-2233

Email: rhi.kulrn.fb@renaissancehotels.com

For more info, head over to www.renhotels.com

Or follow Rennaisance Hotel KL on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RenHotels

 

Photos taken with the Sony RX1. More info on the RX1 and other Sony cameras at http://bit.ly/1eLboU1

  

 

Here’s the full list of food that you will find during the Ramadan buffet:

Salad (Kerabu) – 7 types of Salad & Appetizers on daily rotation

• Kerabu pucuk paku, Kerabu jantung pisang, Kerabu nangka
• Kerabu kacang botol, Kerabu betik, Kerabu mangga bersantan, Kerabu daun selom
• Kerabu kacang panjang bersotong, Kerabu ayam
• Kerabu daging, Kerabu udang

Platters – 6 types on daily rotation

• Rojak buah-buahan, Otak-otak, Gado-gado
• Telur masin, Acar jelatah, Pasembor
• Tahu sumbat, Ulam-ulam kampong

Jeruk-jeruk (Fruit Pickles) – 7 types of pickles on daily rotation

• Jeruk kedondong, Jeruk betik, Jeruk mangga
• Jeruk sengkuang, Jeruk anggur, Jeruk kelubi, Jeruk cermai
• Jeruk buah salak, Jeruk buah pala, Jeruk jambu batu

Keropok (Crackers)

• Keropok udang, Keropok ikan, Keropok sayur, Papadam
• Keropok bawang, Keropok lekor

Sambal – 4 types on daily rotation

• Sambal belacan, Sambal tempoyak, Sambal budu
• Sambal cencaluk, Sambal magga,
• Sambal kicap cili, Air asam kerisik
• Sambal ikan bakar bersantan dan manga
• Sambal jawa, Sambal gesek, Sambal kelapa ikan bilis
• Sambal ikan kering, Sambal Bali

Salad

• Iceberg lettuce/Frissee
• Romaine/Butterhead lettuce
• Tomato/Cucumber
• Carrot/Lollo rossa
• with 7 types of dressing

ABC Station

• Leng chee kang with condiments
• Ice kacang with condiments
• Live Cooking Counter (Daily)
• Ikan bakar a la kampung (5 types of fish & seafood)

Live Cooking Stations

• Traditional singgang station (seafood & fish)
• Live Noodle Station (on rotation) with condiment
• Penang laksa, Laksa Kelantan, Nyonya laksa, Laksa Johor

Satay Station

• Chicken satay and beef satay with condiments served with peanut sauce

Bubur lambok (chicken or beef)

Daily Carving Station – Roasted whole lamb served with percik sauce

 

HOT SELECTION 1

Malay

• Nasi tomato
• Daging Palembang
• Kambing masak ketumbar
• Bawal masak tomato
• Sotong masak cili kering kicap manis
• Udang lemak cili padi
• Sayur lodeh
• Pucuk paku sambal belacan
• Malaysian Stall
• Rendang Minang
• Gulai kawah (live action )
• Cucur udang and condiment

Western

• Grilled chicken leg n fresh herb and jus
• Grilled asparagus and sauteed mix mushroom
• Grilled minute black pepper sauce

Chinese

• Wok fried glass noodle with seafood
• Stewed mustard plant with crab meat
• Sweet n sour prawn with fresh fruit
• Wok fried squid with dry chili and cashew nuts

Indian Station

• White rice
• Khema biryani
• Chicken malai tikka
• Chana masala
• Goan curry fish
• Alo simla mich
• Vegetable pulao

HOT SELECTION 2

Malay

• Nasi minyak
• Ayam goreng berempah
• Daging tulang rawan rendang pedas
• Kambing kalio
• Ramadhan 2014 Buffet Menu at Temptation 3
• Ikan tengiri panggang pedas
• Udang galah rendang pedas
• Sotong masak cili kering manis
• Gulai nangka tumis darat
• Malaysian Stall
• Gulai kawah
• Rendang Minang
• Rojak buah and condiment

Western

• Fish stew with vegetable
• Gratin mix vegetable
• Grilled chicken with roasted vegetable

Chinese

• Hokkien style yee mee
• Black pepper lamb chop Chinese style
• Poached Hong Kong green with vegetarian beandcurd & shitake mushroom
• Wok fried mock prawn with cashew nuts dried chili

Indian Station

• White rice
• Bhindi do pyaza
• Malabari poorn curry
• Zeera aloo
• Mung lasaomi tikka
• Lamb roganjesh

 

HOT SELECTION 3

Malay

• Nasi Bukhari
• Ayam kampung gulai nangka muda
• Daging berlada
• Rendang kambing
• Udang harimau lemak cili padi
• Ikan cencaru goring tepung
• Labu masak lemak putih
• Asam pedas ikan pari
• Malaysian Stall
• Gulai kawah
• Popiah basah and condiment
• Rendang Tok

Western

• Braised beef with roasted vegetable
• Roosted potato with fresh herb
• Pan seared seabass lemon caper butter sauce

Chinese

• Singapore mee hoon
• Stewed kailan with oyster sauce
• Ramadhan 2014 Buffet Menu at Temptation 4
• Wok fried fillet with shimeji mushroom
• Baked chicken drumstick with honey sauce and sesame seeds

Indian Station

• White rice
• Khema mutter
• Chicken briyani
• Chicken nada curry
• Fish koliwada
• Dum ki sulgi
• Makhari

Soup Station – 2 types on daily rotation

• Pumpkin soup, Carrot soup, Asparagus soup
• Broccoli soup, Potato and bean soup, Forest mushroom soup with croutons
• Cream corn chowder, Carrot soup

Malay Soup

• Sup ayam berempah
• Sup sayur-sayuran dengan cendawan
• Sup kambing berkentang
• Sup ekor a la mamak
• Soto ayam Madura
• Sup singgang ikan dengan cendawan
• Sup seafood tomyam
• Sup tom yam udang bercendawan

Live Station (Stall 1) – Cucur udang served with Thai chili and peanuts sauce

Live Station (Stall 2) – Popiah basah

Live Station (Stall 3) – Rojak buah

Desserts – Rotation A

• Live ‘Apam Balik’ station
• International DessertSelections of French Pastries – Choux Pastries, Chocolate Éclair, Mini Tart, Mini Swiss Roulade and Sliced Cakes
  • Fruit Flan, Baked Cheesecake, Chocolate Fudge
  • Coconut and Mango Cake, Red Velvet Sponge Cake
  • Peach Cream Brulee Tart, Pineapple Tart
  • Pandan Fudge Cake
• Selection of Fruit Jellies, Pudding & Yoghurt on Ice
• Strawberry, Blackcurrant, Lemon Jelly, Chocolate Pudding, Mango Pudding, Green Tea Flan,
• Cream Caramel, Honeydew, Agar-agar Pelangi, Agar-agar Buah

Selection of Nyonya & Malay Kueh

• Seri Muka, Kuih Kasui, Kuih Lapis, Kuih Ketayap, Kuih Talam, Kuih Bingka
• Pulut Panggang, Pulut Inti, Pulut Tekan Kaya, Buah Melaka, Kuih Lompang
• Puteri Ayu, Puteri Mandi, Badak Berendam, Kuih Keria, Kuih Angku, Kuih Bakar,
• Kuih Bom, Karipap, Tepung Gomak, Cucur Badak, Wajik
• Selections of Traditional Malay Cakes and Snacks
• Bahulu, Dodol, Kuih Bangkit, Kuih Ros, Murukku, Buah Rotan, Rempeyek
• Kuih Lidah, Kuih Kapit, Kuih Siput, Kek Pisang, Kek Lapis, Kek Kurma
• 2 types of Bubur Melayu1 Type of Hot Dessert on Rotation – Chocolate Pudding, Bread and Butter Pudding with vanilla Sauce and Berries Compote
  • Bubur Jagung, Bubur Pulut Hitam, Bubur Kacang Merah, Pengat Keladi, Pengat Pisang,
  • Bubur Cha Cha, Serawa Durian, Serawa Pulut Nangka, Bubur Gandum
  • Bubur Kacang Hijau dengan isi Durian
• Chocolate Fountain – Fresh Fruits Skewer, Marsmallow Lollipop, Dry fruits
• Fruits Station – Tropical Cut Fruit, individual Fruit Salad on Ice

Desserts – Rotation B

• Live ‘Apam Balik’ station
• International DessertSelections of French Pastries – Choux Pastries, Chocolate Éclair, Mini Tart and Slice Cakes
  • Blueberry Cream Cake, Baked Cheesecake, Turkish Chocolate Cake
  • Coconut and Mango Cake, Black forest Mousse Cake
  • Walnut and Pecan Nut Tart, Apple Crumble Tart
  • Raspberry Mousse Cake
• Selections of Sago, Fruits Jeli, Pudding dan Dadih on Ice
• Strawberry, Blackcurrant, Lemon Jelly, Chocolate Pudding, Mango Pudding, Green Tea Flan, Cream Caramel, Honeydew, Agar-agar Pelangi, Agar-agar Buah, Sago Gula Melaka

Selection of Nyonya & Malay Kueh

• Seri Muka, Kuih Kasui, Kuih Lapis, Kuih Ketayap, Kuih Talam, Kuih Bingka
• Pulut Panggang, Pulut Inti, Pulut Tekan Kaya, Buah Melaka, Kuih Lompang
• Puteri Ayu, Puteri Mandi, Badak Berendam, Kuih Keria, Kuih Angku, Kuih Bakar,
• Kuih Bom, Karipap, Tepung Gomak, Cucur Badak, Wajik
• Selections of Traditional Malay Cakes and Snacks
• Bahulu, Dodol, Kuih Bangkit, Kuih Ros, Murukku, Buah Rotan, Rempeyek
• Kuih Lidah, Kuih Kapit, Kuih Siput, Kek Pisang, Kek Lapis, Kek Kurma
• 2 types of Bubur Melayu1 Type of Hot Dessert on Rotation – Chocolate Pudding, Bread and Butter Pudding with vanilla Sauce and Berries Compote
  • Bubur Jagung, Bubur Pulut Hitam, Bubur Kacang Merah, Pengat Keladi, Pengat Pisang,
  • Bubur Cha Cha, Serawa Durian, Serawa Pulut Nangka, Bubur Gandum
  • Bubur Kacang Hijau dengan isi Durian
• Chocolate Fountain – Fresh Fruits Skewer, Marshmallow Lollipop, Dry fruits
• Fruit Station – Tropical Cut Fruit, individual Fruit Salad on Ice

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