Cover Photo: Oversea Restaurant
Photo: Oversea Restaurant
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In celebration of the Chinese festival, venture to these spots for the obligatory zongzi
The Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 3 this year, is celebrated annually on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. The festival traditionally sees dragon boat races and, of course, a guilt-free indulgence of rice dumplings.
Here are seven places in Kuala Lumpur where you can stock up on this traditional treat.
See also: The Different Types of Rice Dumplings
1. Li Yen at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur
Above Photo: YTL Hotels
Photo: YTL Hotels
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Li Yen at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur marks the Dragon Boat Festival with sweet and savoury options, namely the Duck & Chestnut, the Lotus or the Red Bean Paste Glutinous Rice Dumplings.
Available till June 3 for dine-in, delivery and self-pickup.
To order
WhatsApp +60 18 646 8033 or WeChat @LiYenKL
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2. Shanghai at the JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Above Photo: YTL Hotels
Photo: YTL Hotels
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Shanghai is fittingly putting a Shanghainese twist on these traditional parcels of goodies with its Spanish Pork and Salted Egg Yolk Glutinous Rice Dumpling. For those with a yen for something sweeter, there is also the Red Bean Paste Glutinous Rice Dumpling.
Available till June 3 for dine-in, delivery and self-pickup.
To order
WhatsApp +60 18 591 8537 or WeChat @ShanghaiJWMKL
3. Shang Palace at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Pad Kra Pao Mou Rice Dumpling (Photo: Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur)
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Presented in beautiful custom-designed boxes, the rice dumpling from Shang Palace also make for perfect gifts. There are six types to choose from, incorporating flavours both Asian and Western. Among them are the White Lotus and Truffle Honey Dumpling and the XO Sauce, Foie Gras and Roasted Chicken Dumpling.
Available with 48 hours' notice till June 3 for delivery and self-pickup.
To order
Call +603 2074 3900, WhatsApp +6019 390 2257 or email restaurantreservations.slkl@shangri-la.com
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4. Lai Po Heen at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Above Steamed Supreme Sea Treasures and South African Abalone Glutinous Rice Dumpling (Photo: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur)
Above Heritage Traditional Nyonya Glutinous Rice Dumpling (Photo: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur)
Steamed Supreme Sea Treasures and South African Abalone Glutinous Rice Dumpling (Photo: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur)
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This year, Lai Po Heen elevates the festive experience with three delectable and luxurious rice dumplings: Heritage Traditional Nyonya Glutinous Rice Dumpling, Hong Kong Roasted Duck Glutinous Rice Dumpling and Steamed Supreme Sea Treasures and South African Abalone Glutinous Rice Dumpling.
Available till June 3 for dine-in and takeaway.
To order
Call +603 2330 8798
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5. Jade Pavilion at Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur Managed by Banyan Tree
Above Photo: Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur Managed by Banyan Tree
Photo: Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur Managed by Banyan Tree
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The five premium rice dumplings range from abalone and dried scallops to meat-free versions with such fillings as steamed garden vegetables and purple potato paste.
Available till June 5 for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. From June 7-20, it's available for delivery or self-pickup between 12pm and 8pm. A one-day advance order is recommended for orders of five dumplings and above.
To order
Till June 5, call +603 2117 2823 or email jadepavilion-pavilionhotel@banyantree.com. For delivery or self-pickup from June 7-20, call +6017 206 8805. The Best Ramen in Kuala Lumpur, According to Chefs
6. Chynna at Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Above Glutinous rice dumpling with black truffle, chicken, black mushroom and salted egg yolk wrapped in lotus leaf (Photo: Hilton KL)
Glutinous rice dumpling with black truffle, chicken, black mushroom and salted egg yolk wrapped in lotus leaf (Photo: Hilton KL)
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The four varieties of rice dumpling including the Signature Glutinous Rice Dumpling made with abalone and dried scallop and the Glutinous Rice Dumpling filled with black truffle and chicken can be paired with Chynna's very own homemade sambal chilli sauce
Available till June 3.
Reservations
Call +603 2264 2264, email KULHI_FB@hilton.com or visit EatDrinkHilton.com
7. Oversea Restaurant
Above Jumbo Cantonese Style Rice Dumpling (Photo: Oversea Restaurant)
Jumbo Cantonese Style Rice Dumpling (Photo: Oversea Restaurant)
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Oversea Restaurant's lotus leaf rice dumplings include the Jumbo Cantonese Style Rice Dumpling packed with an assortment of premium ingredients such as mushrooms and dried scallops, and is so large, it can feed the whole family.
Available from till June 12 at its Imbi and Sri Petaling outlets in KL as well as its Ipoh outpost.
To order
Call +603 2144 9911 or +6012 928 3170 (Imbi); +603 9057 9911 or +6012 292 3170 (Sri Petaling); +605 253 8005 or +6012 938 3170 (Ipoh).
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