Mandarin Oriental's Merdeka Day Set Menu
Cover Photo: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
From nasi lemak to rendang tok, these luxury hotels are putting their spin on beloved Malaysian dishes for Merdeka Day

1. Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

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Mandarin Oriental chefs preparing the Merdeka set meal
Above Photo: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Mandarin Oriental's Merdeka Day Set Menu contains more than 10 delectable dishes that celebrate the country's flavours.

MENU AND PRICES

  • Fried tofu stuffing with chilli soya sauce
  • Baked minced lamb with Indian local spice and mint sauce
  • Baked minced chicken with local spices
  • Traditional hot and sour soup with crab meat
  • Fried fish with tomato chilli paste
  • Prawn cooked in yellow spicy coconut broth with pineapple
  • Slow-cooked beef with local spice and Thai sweet basil
  • Chinese style fried chicken with plum sauce and mango salad
  • Lamb cooked in Indian spice and herb almond mint
  • Aromatic ghee rice
  • Chilled sweetened mango puree with sago and pomelo
  • Assorted nyonya kuih

RM188 per person, minimum 2-12 people per order. Available from Aug 28 - Sep 16.

TO ORDER

Visit their website

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2. The St Regis Kuala Lumpur

The six-course 'Malaysiaku: A Reimagined Malay Heritage Menu – Of Rites & Rituals' menu is inspired by the rites of passage and traditional rituals embarked on by a Malay couple, as they unite two families in the sacred vow of marriage.

MENU AND PRICES

  • The Courtship: Merisik Snack
  • The Proposal: Meminang Amuse-bouche
  • The Engagement: Bertunang Appetiser Kelantan Squid Salad
  • The Bachelorette Party: Malam Berinai Spiced Lamb Soup
  • The Wedding: Akad Nikah Mains
  • The Reception: Bersanding Desserts 
  • Wedding Favour: Bunga Telur Petit Four

RM388+ per person. Available on Aug 31, Sept 2, Sept 10 and Sept 16.

TO ORDER

Visit Beepit 

See also: #Throwback: 6 Malaysian Weddings To Remember For All Time

3. The Westin Kuala Lumpur

The Westin's Merdeka Flying Feast collects iconic dishes from the country's various states and combines them into one sumptuous feast.

MENU AND PRICES

  • Pulut Mangga (Perlis)
  • Georgetown Chili Crabs (Penang)
  • Ketupat Sotong (Terengganu)
  • Kueh Lapis (Kedah)
  • Udang Petai (Perak)
  • Lompat Tikam Air Gula (Kelantan)
  • Jalan Alor Oyster Omelette (Kuala Lumpur)
  • Hinava Ginapan-Kerabu Ikan (Sabah)
  • Asam Pedas Oxtail (Melaka)
  • Rendang Ayam Cili Api (Negeri Sembilan)
  • Laksa (Sarawak)
  • Lontong Goreng Bersayur (Johor Bahru)
  • Opor Ayam (Pahang)
  • Sambal Tempoyak Ipoh
  • Sambal Hitam
  • Belimbing Buloh Kuala Lipis 
  • Cencaluk Muara Melaka
  • Nasi Kismis, Nasi Putih and Sirap Bandung Selasih Sejuk.

RM198, for two people. Available on Aug 30 and 31.

TO ORDER

Visit Oddle.

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4. Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

The Merdeka Buffet@Home set allows you and your family to enjoy the best flavours of the nation in the comfort of your own home.

MENU AND PRICES

Each set consists of one Appetiser Set, one Vegetable Set, a choice of three Main Courses, and one Dessert set. 

Appetiser Set:

  • Chinese Roasted Duck and Red Cabbage Salad,
  • Rojak Pasembur
  • Indian Style Kachumber Salad
  • Oven-Baked Mushroom Salad with Local Tomato 

Vegetable Set: Chinese Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetable with Garlic Oil

Main Courses:

  • Grilled Lamb Chop
  • Roasted Sirloin
  • Malaysian BBQ Seafood & Poultry
  • Daging Rendang & Nasi Minyak
  • Ayam Masak Biryani & Biryani Rice
  • Saag Gosht and Naan Bread
  • Fried Tiger Prawn with Salt and Pepper Spices served with Chinese Fried Rice,
  • Fried Sustainable Fish Fillet with Sweet and Sour Sauce served with Basmati Rice

Dessert Set:

  • Pandan Cream Puff
  • Lemon Meringue Tart
  • Banana Chocolate Chip Financier
  • Gula Melaka Cheese Cake
  • Oat Coconut Dates Cookies

RM380.00, for up to four people. Available until Aug 31.

TO ORDER.

Visit their website

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5. Four Points By Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

What's more Malaysian than nasi lemak? This classic dish is enhanced with the blue hues of bunga telang (butterfly pea flower) for a memorable experience.

MENU AND PRICES

  • Nasi Lemak Bunga Telang with Cincalok Chicken: RM58 for two people, RM98 for four
  • Nasi Lemak Bunga Telang with Rendang Tok Beef Short Ribs: RM78 for two, RM138 for four
  • Black Glutinous Rice and Coconut Rice: RM28 for 2, RM56 for four

All sets available from Aug 27 - Sep 18.

TO ORDER

Call or Whatsapp +6012-5073327.

See also: 5 Famous Nasi Lemak Vendors In KL & PJ

6. EQ Kuala Lumpur

EQ's Salam Muhibah buffet features an ever-changing spread of classic local dishes, including Rendang Tok, Nasi Dalca, and Puteri Mandi and Puding Raja desserts.

PRICES

RM108 per person. Available from Aug 28 - Sept 19.

TO ORDER

Call +603 2789 7836 or visit their website

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7. The Chow Kit Hotel

The Chow Kit's Merdeka Day Specials are brimming with fresh flavours, complete with groupers from Sekinchan.

MENU AND PRICES

Choose one:

  • Ayam Percik Nasi Ulam
  • Ayam Kampung Emas Nasi Ulam
  • Grilled Grouper Nasi Ulam
  • Crispy Grouper Nasi Ulam

All sets come with fresh ulam (traditional raw salad), ulam rice, signature red sambal, green sambal and air assam. 

RM64 per set, for two to three people. Available until Aug 31. 

TO ORDER

Visit their website

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