Cover Guests of In the Mood for Food 2023 were treated to a variety of delectable offerings.
Guests of In the Mood for Food 2023 were treated to a variety of delectable offerings.
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Here’s what went down at In the Mood for Food 2023
Tatler Dining’s street food festival, In the Mood for Food, was held over three evenings at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) Piano Lounge in partnership with Sime Darby Property. One of the most coveted addresses for luxury living, the resort was chosen for its unique balance of leisure, culture, nature, and sustainability.
Eight iconic restaurants, chosen for their contributions to the local dining scene, created innovative dishes exclusively for the event. The establishments were Biang Biang Noodle Bar, Dáo, Fowlboys, Hijau Kuala Lumpur, Madam Kwan’s, Pablo’$, Phil’s Pizza, and Waig by Chipta11a.
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The theme of the event was Coachella, and guests arrived dressed beautifully in their festival-best. KLGCC’s Piano Lounge was transformed for the night, complete with a neon ferris wheel and colourful umbrellas.
The event was held at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) Piano Lounge
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Shareen Ramli and Siti Kader
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Upon arrival, each guest received a booklet that they could stamp when redeeming dishes at various food booths. Guests were spoilt for choice from Biang Biang Noodle Bar’s version of satay celup and Fowlboys’ Super Ring-crusted hot chicken bun with mango kerabu to Madam Kwan’s nasi lemak sushi and Pablo'$’s kashmiri mutton tacos.
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Fowlboys' Superabu Roll
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Other delectable offerings included Waig by Chipta11a's Japanese-Malaysian kou shui ji, along with two tempting vegan options: Phil's Pizza's Lingham's hot sauce pizza and Hijau Kuala Lumpur's innovative Cham, combining Indian snack panipuri with the local Hakka dish, lei cha. For dessert, guests enjoyed Dáo's refreshing Dáo-jak, which saw soy-based soft serve ice cream drizzled with a tangy and spicy rojak dressing.
Zen Thian holding highballs made with Dewar's 15 Year Old
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A selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks were also available from our event partners at Caldbeck Macgregor, Carlsberg Malaysia, Costa Coffee, Dewar’s, Spritzer, Uncle Jeff Drinks, and Luen Heng.
The festival ended on a high note, with the eight restaurants and guests all enjoying a wonderful evening. If you enjoyed this year’s In The Mood For Food, stay tuned for more updates regarding the 2024 edition on our Instagram.
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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.
