The Tiffin set from Kebaya Dining Room (instagram@kebaya_dining_room)
Cover The Tiffin set from Kebaya Dining Room (instagram@kebaya_dining_room)

Celebrate our nation's rich heritage with this diverse selection of Malaysian-inspired meals

When it comes to being Malaysian, there's plenty to be proud of, particularly our food. In many ways, our cuisine is a unique reflection of Malaysian society: different flavours, colours and cultures, all coming together to form something truly beautiful and unique.   

This Malaysia Day, cherish all the little things that make us Malaysian. Here are six restaurants with meal promotions celebrating the best of our nation's cuisine. 

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1. Kita Dining

Asian fusion eatery Kita Dining puts their own spin on nasi kerabu, one of the most popular delicacies from the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

MENU, PRICES AND AVAILABILITY

Kita Dining’s Nasi Kerabu Platter is RM108 and serves 4-6 pax. It is available until further notice.

The menu consists of:

  • Blue Pea Fragrant Rice
  • Four Lemongrass Chicken Lilit
  • Sambal Udang Petai
  • Fish Paste Stuffed Chili
  • Tempeh
  • Variety of Local Herbs
  • Salted Egg Yolk
  • Fragrant Grated Coconut Bites
  • Crispy Keropok and Fish Bites
  • KITA Green Sambal Hijau

Add-on Options

  • Ayam Goreng Rempah RM11/per leg
  • Fried Mackerel RM12/per piece
  • Lemongrass Chicken Lilit RM6/stick
  • Smoked Beef RM30/per280gm
  • BBQ prawns RM30/per four pcs

TO ORDER

Whatsapp +6016-219 6644.

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2. Lemon Garden 2 Go

Enjoy afternoon tea with a local twist at the Lemon Garden 2 Go cafe in Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur. Sandwiches, nasi lemak and otak-otak make for a truly unforgettable dining experience. Available in adult and children's sizes.

MENU, PRICES AND AVAILABILITY

The Adult Set is RM84.00 and serves two pax.

Savoury

  • Nasi Lemak Roll
  • Fish Otak-Otak & Egg Sandwich
  • Lamb and Crispy Papadam

Sweets

  • Milk Chocolate Coconut Sago
  • Cake Gula Hangus
  • ABC Mousse
  • Gula Melaka Coconut Cheesecake
  • Durian Cake

Scones

  • Plain Scone
  • Pandan Orange Scone
  • Shangri-La’s Signature Lemon Curd
  • Clotted Cream
  • Raspberry Jam

The Kid's Set is RM54 and serves two pax.

Savoury

  • Tandoori Chicken Skewer
  • Roti Canai Turkey Cheese Roll
  • Nasi Lemak Roll

Sweets

  • Milk chocolate coconut sago
  • Cake gula hangus
  • Gula Melaka Coconut Cheesecake

Scones

  • Plain Scone
  • Pandan Orange Scone
  • Shangri-La’s Signature Lemon Curd
  • Clotted Cream
  • Raspberry Jam

Available until September 30.

TO ORDER

Visit their website

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3. Kebaya Dining Room

Those in Penang can look forward to Kebaya Dining Room's opulent Tiffin sets, catering to both vegans and non-vegans. The Pearl Curry Fish is infused with local spices, and garnished with ginger flowers and Vietnamese mints. The meatless Achar Fish is deep-fried and bathed witurmeric spice paste and crispy ginger.

MENU, PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The Tiffin Sets are RM170 each and serve up to 3 pax. They are available until September 30.

Tiffin Set

  • Buah Keluak Chicken
  • Pearl Curry Fish
  • Sambal Tumis Prawn
  • Joo Hoo Char
  • Dessert: Citrus Flan

Vegetarian Tiffin Set

  • Meatless Achar Fish 
  • Chay Chye
  • Green Mango and Pineapple Curry
  • Buah Keluak Curry with Seitan
  • Dessert: Pengat

TO ORDER

Call +604-264 2333 or Whatsapp +6019-728 4788.

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4. Ficus Bistro

Ficus Bistro's Malaysia Box combines tender Masala mutton with local vegetables and spices for a no-frills, hearty meal.

MENU, PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The Malaysia Box is RM90 and feeds 1-2 pax. Preorders until September 15; delivery from September 16-19.

The set consists:

  • Nasi minyak
  • Kurma Chicken
  • Daging Masak hitam 
  • Masala Mutton
  • Fried Bittergourd
  • Papadam and Acar
  • Sambal Cili Hijau/Sambal Lada

TO ORDER

Whatsapp +6019-960 6959

5. Knowhere Bangsar

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The Pizza Kantoi lineup (Photo: Knowhere Bangsar)
Above The Pizza Kantoi lineup (Photo: Knowhere Bangsar)

Want something a little more unconventional? Knowhere Bangsar introduces Pizza Kantoi, a new lineup of pizzas with quirky names and toppings inspired by beloved Malaysian dishes. 

MENU, PRICES AND AVAILABILITY

Choose from six available flavours:

Oh So Lemak (Ayam Rempah, Quail Eggs, Anchovies, Cucumber, Crushed Peanuts On Sambal and Rendang Base with Mozzarella)  (RM34.80)

Satay No Sorry (Grilled Chicken, Peanut, Cucumbers on Peanut Sauce with Mozzarella) (RM32.80)

Salai Confirm Lomax (Grilled Streaky Beef Bacon and Chili on Lomak base with Mozzarella) (RM34.80)

Huat A Prawn (Buttered Tiger Prawn with Chili and sprinkles of Salted Egg Yolk Dust on Tomato Base with Mozzarella) (RM40.80)

Jom Apam Balik (Roasted Corn Kernels, Banana, Raisins, Pomegranate, Crushed Hazelnuts with Sweet Peanut Sauce, Grated Parmesan, Mozzarella and Cheddar, drizzled with Gula Melaka Reductions) (RM34.80)

Biryani Feeling (Chicken Varuval, Signature Apple Raita on Biryani Sauce base with Chili and Mozzarella) (RM36.80)

All pizzas are available until September 19.

TO ORDER

Whatsapp +6010-220 2358

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The Malaysian Family Meal from Ben's Publika
Above The Malaysian Family Meal from Ben's Publika (Photo: Instagram@thebiggroup)
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The Masam-Masam Manis set from Plan B, Publika
Above The Masam-Masam Manis set from Plan B, Publika (Photo: Instagram@thebiggroup)

6. The Big Group

The Big Group offers two meal choices showcasing the diversity of Malaysian cuisine. Those seeking light bites can try the Masam-Masam Manis set from Plan B Publika, with a variety of local pastries and finger foods. For something more substantial, Ben's Publika's Malaysian Family Meal should do the trick.

MENU, PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The Malaysian Family Meal is RM128 and feeds 4-6 pax. It is available from Ben's Publika until September 17.

The Family Meal consists of:

  • Hainanese Chicken Rice
  • Johor Laksa
  • Satay with sauce
  • Cucumber, Onions and Cekodok
  • Two Bottles of Teh Tarik

The Masam-Masam Manis set is RM38 and feeds two pax. It is available from Plan B Publika until September 17.

Masam-Masam Manis consists of:

  • Two packets of Nasi lemak Bungkus
  • Seasonal fruits
  • Two Percik Chicken sandwiches
  • Two raisin Scones
  • Cekodok, Keropok lekor, curry puffs
  • Two bottles of Teh Tarik

Add-ons

  • Cekodok Mini (RM12/20 pcs)
  • Keropok Lekor and Sauce (RM10/8pcs)
  • Curry Puffs (RM10/3pcs)
  • Chicken Percik Sandwiches (RM10/4 pcs)
  • Raisin Scones and Kaya (RM10/2pcs)
  • Mini Nasi Lemak Bungkus (RM5 per packet)

TO ORDER

Visit their website

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