Cover Meen moilee, an earthy fish dish served with a coconut milk-based curry (Photo: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur)
Meen moilee, an earthy fish dish served with a coconut milk-based curry (Photo: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur)
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Make the Festival of Lights celebration a memorable one with these dining experiences
From buffet dinners overflowing with traditional Indian dishes to afternoon tea spreads featuring delicate treats, you’ll be spoilt for choice when deciding where to celebrate Deepavali, which falls on October 24.
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Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Above Tandoori champein, a dish of spiced lamb chops cooked in a tandoor oven (Photo: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur)
Tandoori champein, a dish of spiced lamb chops cooked in a tandoor oven (Photo: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur)
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Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur has invited Chef Rajiv Vatsyayan of The Oberoi in New Delhi to whip up a special Deepavali meal. Tandoori champein, a dish of spiced lamb chops cooked in a tandoor oven, and meen moilee, an earthy fish dish served with a coconut milk-based curry are just two of his signature dishes to savour. Available for both lunch and dinner at Mosaic, the spread will be served from October 20-24.
To book
Call +603 2230 8798
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
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DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur
A buffet dinner and an afternoon tea will be served at Makan Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur to usher in this year’s Festival of Lights.
The Colours of Diwali High Tea brings a savoury twist to the traditional dessert-laden spread, offering dishes such as mutton saag, chicken varuval and fish jalfrezi. Meantime, the Festival of Lights Buffet Dinner is available at the DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur from October 21-22, and at DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya from October 28-November 26.
To book
Call +603 2172 7272 [DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur] / +603 8890 0000 [DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya]
DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur | The Intermark, 348, Jln Tun Razak, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya | 2, Jalan P5/5, Presint 5, 62200 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya
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Sheraton Petaling Jaya
Above Sheraton Petaling Jaya's buffet dinner (Photo: Sheraton Petaling Jaya)
Sheraton Petaling Jaya's buffet dinner (Photo: Sheraton Petaling Jaya)
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Feast at Sheraton Petaling Jaya is hosting both a buffet dinner from October 21-22 and a Deepavali-inspired buffet tea from October 22-24. The latter is a collaboration with local Indian dessert shop Luxury Mithai, who has crafted unusual renditions of popular Deepavali snacks and treats such as kesar rose milk ladoo and coffee-infused coconut candy.
To book
Call +6017 228 6098
Sheraton Petaling Jaya | Lorong Utara C, Pjs 52, 46200 Petaling Jaya
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Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Above Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur's Deepavali buffet (Photo: Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur)
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur's Deepavali buffet (Photo: Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur)
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A Deepavali buffet is available at Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur from October 21-28. Festive specials include a fragrant Kerala fish curry, lamb vindaloo and a creamy butter chicken. Vegetarian options are also available in the form of paneer or cottage-cheese based dishes.
To book
Call +603 2074 3900
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur | 11, Jln Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur | +603 2032 2388
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
Lady Yi’s Tea House has designed a stunning series of Colourful Celebration Cakes for Deepavali. Slice into an indulgent wedge of walnut carrot cake or gulab jamun polenta cake for a treat while enjoying a cup of tea. Not to be missed are also the fragrant saffron rice pudding mousse and the rich chocolate caramel mousse, which are also available for delivery.
To book
Visit Lady Yi's Tea House's website.
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur Chinatown | 2, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur | +603 2035 7333
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Katelyn is the dining and travel editor of Malaysia and Indonesia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she offers readers an inside look at the movers and shakers in Asia’s growing food and beverage industry.
