A BLESSED RAMADAN Vibrant flavours and aromas

THIS Ramadan, reminisce about the classic bustling atmosphere of the Ramadan bazaars in Malaysia during the fasting month. Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa celebrates a vibrant mixture of flavours and aromas at The Resort Café, located at the lobby level, will feature indoor and outdoor bazaar-style stations with liveaction cooking from the chefs.

Leading the brigade of over 40 chefs for the season is Malaysian chef Mohamad Yatim, Sous Chef Tournant of The Resort Café.

Chef Yatim, who has over 20 years of experience working in local and international hotels, will be cooking up a storm of over 400 dishes for 29 days.

The restaurant will be transformed into a vibrant bazaar-style atmosphere for a true feast of the senses.

The Ramadan buffet dinner will be held nightly from May 17 to June 14, starting from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. Inspired by the proverbial invitation and expression “Jemput Makan”, diners are invited to immerse themselves in the bustling energy of The Resort Café, and be enticed by the aromas and flavours of the food. Nasi Station features 15 speciality rice dishes with the must-try for the season, the Bamboo Briyani.

Briyani together with some meat and vegetables are inserted into a bamboo tube layered with banana leaves, which are then cooked over a charcoal fire, giving it a delicious smoky aromatic flavour. The other speciality rice dishes on the buffet rotation include the Nasi Bukhari, Nasi Hujan Panas, Nasi Briyani Gum, Nasi Tomato, Nasi Kunyit Ayam, Nasi Minyak, Nasi Bukhara Buah Gajus, Nasi Ulam, Nasi Minyak Nenas, Nasi Beringin and a selection of Middle Eastern preparation like the Nasi Mandi, Maqluba, Kabsa and Egyptian Kushari.

At the Soup Station, The Resort Café’s Sup Gearbox Turbo is back by popular demand and continues to be the restaurant’s must-have dish this year.

Other soup varieties include the Soto Ayam, Tom Yam, Sup Campur and Lentil Soup. At the Bakar Station, which will be located outdoors, fresh marinated meat like Chicken, Beef, Lamb and seafood like Ikan Pari, Kembong, Siakap and Selar, Squids, Prawns, Kupang, Clams and more will be grilled by the chefs.

The Golek Station will feature a whole lamb, where the chefs will slice the meat onto the diners’ plate. The lamb is marinated overnight with almost 25 spices and mixed herbs, producing tender and juicy meat for diners.

Noodle lovers are also in for a treat with soup and gravy-based noodles at the Noodle Station which includes the Mee Rojak, Mee Bandung Sumatra, Nyonya Laksa Lemak, Laksa Johor, Prawn Mee, Dry Wonton Mee and

Pan Mee.

The Kawah Station features Gulai Kawah that will be served outdoor in super-large cauldrons. Two Gulai

Kawah will be served nightly from eight varieties on rotation. The Ulam-ulaman Station will have over 20 local Ulam picks which can be enjoyed with the wide selection of sambals and some Asian home-made dressings.

Kerabu will also be a highlight in this station with authentic selections like the Kerabu Pucuk Paku, Kerabu Jantung Pisang and Kerabu Ulam Raja. Each day will also see a rotation of favourite Asian salads such as Pasembur, Gado-gado, Miang Kham, Som Tam, Pecal Jawa and Rojak Buah.

The Goreng Station will feature favourite tea-time snacks as well as Arabic snacks such as the Kibbeh, Falafel, Sambousek and Brik. The Dessert Station is a must stop for diners, especially for durian lovers where a wide range of durian specialty desserts including Malay and Nyonya desserts and agaragar, pudding and bubur.

A promotional price of RM98 nett is available from May 17 to 23 May and from June 11 to14. The normal price of RM178 nett per person, RM108 per senior citizen and RM98 nett per child, is applicable from May 24 to June 10. Terms and conditions apply.

The buffet dinner is available on Hari Raya, at RM98 nett per adult and RM68 nett per child on both June 15 and 16, starting from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. Terms and conditions apply.

For group gatherings of 100 persons or more, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa offers tailored buffet menus for those interested in organising private or gettogethers during the season.

Private events can be organised at the pillar-free Grand Lagoon Ballroom which seats over 2,200 persons, or in any of the other 62 function rooms in the Hotel.

For enquiries, call the Hotel’s Sales Department directly at 03-7492 8000 or email srhs.eventsales@sunwayhotels. com

For dinner reservations or special dinner arrangements at The Resort Café, call directly at +60 3 7495 2009, +60 3 7492 8000 or email to srhs.trc@ sunwayhotels.com to secure preferred seats and/or tables. Advanced reservations are encouraged.