The best Ramadan buffets and dining experiences of 2024

Sunset Terrace’s Ramadan offerings draw inspiration from the travels of Ibn Battuta, a famed 14th-century Maghrebi traveller, explorer, and scholar. Dishes from the countries explored by Battuta take centerstage at Sunway Resort Hotel from March 11 to April 9. Indulge in lamb tagine from Morocco, Sultanate biryani from India, saagu bondibai from the Maldives, and local seasonal favourites like beef rendang, lemang, and ketupat palas.

Sunset Terrace, Sunway Resort Hotel
Address: 1/F, Sunway Resort Hotel, 1, Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor. +6019-302 3737

Quan’s Kitchen will fuse Northwestern Chinese-Muslim accords and Malaysian kampung mainstays this Ramadan with its long-awaited Quan’s Bazar Ramadan Cina Muslim. Familiarity and nostalgia underpin the restaurant’s seasonal dining experience, available from March 10 to April 9. The restaurant will reflect the street food-lined laneways of Chinatown and Ramadan bazaars, bringing culturally revered burger ramlee and roti john stalls indoors. 

Roasted whole lamb in Mongolian marinade, Uyghur beliq shorpa, and dry chilli beef with Chinese celery prove notable highlights. For those who would rather break fast at home, a set of select dishes will be available for guests to takeaway. 

Quan’s Kitchen, Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Address: 2, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur. +603-2035 7333

The RuMa Hotel and Residences’ team of chefs have taken inspiration from Malaysia’s diverse assortment of cuisines and personal family recipes to create this year’s Ramadan buffet. Santai Pool Bar and Lounge promises authenticity, showcasing sentimental dishes crafted from recipes passed down through generations.

One such dish is siakap kukus limau mangga muda—the recipe of which was closely guarded by sous chef Rizuwan’s mother until now. Staying true to tradition, the dish’s ingredients have been sourced from his mother’s farm.

Regional delicacies will also be spotlighted at Santai alongside roti john or lobster rolls made to order, a carving station, and a freshly grilled seafood stall. 

Santai Pool Bar and Lounge, The RuMa Hotel and Residences
Address: 7, Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. +603-2778 0614

From March 12 till April 9, Lemon Garden will be serving its Saijian Istimewa buffet dinner. Live cooking stalls or ‘Warung stations’ will line the restaurant’s exterior and offer street food snacks from cempedak goreng to apam balik. The buffet will showcase an assortment of substantial, celebratory dishes dishes typically eaten during the season. Expect udang masak sambal petai, daging rendang tok, and ikan singgang. 

Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Address: Shangri La Hotel, 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur. +60 3-2786 2378

This Ramadan, EQ Kuala Lumpur aims to recreate the the thrill of Ramadan bazaars. An entirely interactive dining experience, guests will be able to hand-pick their meals of choice from a variety of vendors. From March 12 to April 9, EQ Kuala Lumpur’s Ramadan bazaar will feature classic street food alongside hearty meals. Find daging sambal ketuk, gulai nangka muda, ayam golek, and more. 

EQ Kuala Lumpur 
Address: EQ, Equatorial Plaza, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250. +603-2789 7777

Intertwining faith, flavour, and festivity, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is honouring the month of Ramadan with a bountiful buffet. From March 11 to April 9, Curate will be serving a diverse assortment of dishes from Malay, Indian, Arabic, Western, and other cuisines.

The restaurant’s mainstays including Javanese fish grilled in banana leaf and fried king grouper with torched ginger flower and asam pedas are to be expected. 

Curate, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Address: 145, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. +603-2382 8630

A series of dining experiences hosted by Karen Yap, Ethnic Sarawak Night returns on March 15 with a four course Ramadan menu of Melanau cuisine. Yap champions the preservation of indigenous Malaysian heritage cuisine, making use of intergenerational and culturally specific cooking techniques and produce.

A Ramadan experience that platforms the country’s cultural diversity like no other, Yap’s Tradisi Melanau menu will house snapper umai with sago crisp, sambal belacan spiced sup tempoyak, and nipah leaf-wrapped river prawn with jungle aromatics. 

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.temu.my.

Ethnic Sarawak Night
Address: 9, Jalan 16/9e, Seksyen 16, 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 

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The St Regis Kuala Lumpur is celebrating Malaysia’s defining diversity this Ramadan from March 13 to April 8. Platforming dishes and creations from across the peninsular, find Penang’s lamb shank curry with banana, Selangor’s fresh tiger prawns with wild pepper leaves, lemongrass, and passionfruit, Melaka’s asam pedas with snapper fish with honey pineapple, and more. Curated by executive sous chef Azizi Taslim, each dish is an ode to time-honoured Malaysian recipes. 

The St Regis Kuala Lumpur
Address: 6, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur. 

InterContinental Kuala Lumpur’s gastronomic lineup will spotlight an array of Malaysian staples and include dishes inspired by Egyptian, Moroccan, and Lebanese cuisines. 

Diners can expect elevations of sentimental favourites like gulai masak lemak labu, asam pedas ikan pari, and rendang itik cili padi. Accoutred with tandoor ovens and rotisseries, Serena Brasserie’s Middle Eastern corner will house Lebanese shawarma, slow-roasted barbecue beef shank, and lamb maghdout. 

From March 19 to April 1, the restaurant will also bring the coastal fare of Melaka and Borneo to the heart of the city with charcoal-grilled ikan bakar and selection of fresh seafood.  

Serena Brasserie, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
Address: 165, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. +6016-202 4623

The recently opened Hotel Indigo will celebrate its first Ramadan at Wok Star. From March 12 to April 9, the restaurant will provide diners with a Talam-style semi-buffet dining concept that pays tribute to Malaysia’s culinary heritage. The star of the show is its ocean platter, featuring Palembang prawn and red snapper, grilled table-side and served with tamarind sauce, spicy soy sauce, and Portuguese sambal.

Diners can expect main courses of biryani with quail eggs, roasted lamb with coconut gravy, and poached salmon swimming in tamarind stew. 

Wok Star, Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur On The Park
Address: 5, Jalan Puncak, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur. +603-2639 3888

As one of the city’s most renowned Malay restaurants, Bijan’s Ramadan buffet is not to be missed. From March 15 to April 7, local favourites and celebratory delicacies will be on offer at this Bukit Ceylon mainstay. Before stepping into Bijan, expect to be greeted by the scent of roast lamb, satay and grilled fish wafting from its assortment of outdoor stations.

Once inside, find masak lemak daging salai, its signature ayam masak lemak, gulai kambing, and an array of traditional accompaniments. Don;t miss its dessert station of fresh fruit, kuih-muih, and ais kacang. 

Bijan Bar & Restaurant
Address: No.3, Jalan Ceylon, Bukit Ceylon, 50200 Kuala Lumpur. +603-2031 3575

Throughout the fasting season, Turmeric will host its very own Ramadan buffet. The restaurant’s team of chefs have taken inspiration for the upcoming spread from family recipes, regional dishes, and Southeast Asian cuisine. Elevations of familiar plates from bubur lambuk to tom yum goong can be expected between March 13 and April 9. 

Turmeric, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas
Address: Persiaran Pantai, Desaru Coast, 81930 Bandar Penawar, Johor. +607-8280 888

This Ramadan, the Pan-European brasserie is paying homage to the cuisines of the Mediterranean and Indian subcontinent. Its menu is meant to be shared—an ode to celebratory gatherings and time spent with loved ones. Expect seven seasonal meals to grace your dining table when visiting Peaches and Cream this season, from Moroccan lamb tagine and harira soup to chicken maqluba and Bengali beef nihari. 

Peaches and Cream
Address: Lot L1.08 & L1.09, 1/F, The Grange @ Ampwalk, 218, Jalann Ampang, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. +603-4815 9408

The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar is staying true to Malaysian culinary traditions during Ramadan. From March 12 to April 9, diners can expect a daily buffet spread of crispy siakap berlada, prawn masak lemak, rendang minang, and a selection of local desserts. On weekends, the restaurant will house a carving station equipped with roast beef and curried roast lamb. Taking into consideration those who may prefer to break fast at home, The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar will also offer takeaway sharing platters, grouper fish head curry, and lamb shank biryani.

The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar, The Chow Kit - An Ormond Hotel
Address: 1012, Jln Sultan Ismail, Chow Kit, 50100 Kuala Lumpur. +603-2778 6688

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On Mondays and Tuesdays from March 11 to April 9, Nobu will be offering its Sundown Spread menu. Housing the restaurant’s signatures and seasonal creations, diners can expect yellowtail jalapeño, umami chicken wings, and tiger shrimp tempura. Guests can choose a lavish main course of snapper with black bean sauce or A3 wagyu with pineapple aji amarillo. 

Nobu Kuala Lumpur
Address: L4A-05, 4A/F, Shoppes at Four Seasons Place, 145, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. +603-2380 0028

In celebration of Ramadan, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is hosting not one, but two festive buffets. From March 12 to April 9, JP Teres will house the hotel’s Selera Nusantara buffet, paying homage to the cuisines of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. Expect local favourites like lemang, satay, and sup gear box alongside Indonesian gado gado and nasi katok ayam goreng from Brunei. 

The Grand Ballroom will see this year’s Grand Cita Rasa buffet, inspired by homegrown cuisine. An array of sustainably-sourced seafood will be available, from flower crab to bamboo clams. Dishes like kambing panggang and bubur lambuk daging can be found here from March 18 to April 9. 

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Address: 12, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. +603-2182 1234

Persian cuisine spearheads The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s Ramadan buffet. From March 11 to April 9, Contago will serve dishes that platform flavours of the region: saffron, rose water, and pistachio. The hotel’s banquet proves an exploration of the cuisine, highlighting the North’s herby rice and sabzi koo koo and the East’s olive salads.

The restaurant’s signature kebab, barberry pistachio saffron rice, and traditional Malay fare are to be expected. 

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur 
Address: 5, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Tasik Perdana, 50000 Kuala Lumpur. +603-2785 8000

In collaboration with Siti Li Food and Living, Ben’s Bangsar Shopping Centre will offer a buffet of classic Malay recipes from March 16 to April 7. Diners can expect soulful plates that celebrate both heritage and flavour. The upcoming Berbuka Bersama feast will see laksa Johor, rendang, nasi kahwin, and Siti Li nasi lemak. 

Ben’s Bangsar Shopping Centre
Address: Lot-T-06, 3/F, Bangsar Shopping Centre, 285, Jalan Maarof, 59000 Kuala Lumpur. +603-2095 7988
 
 

From March 12 to April 9, The Mill Café will platform local celebratory fare and pay tribute to traditional cooking techniques. Alongside an array of Malaysian favourites will be the hotel’s belanga bakar station. Belanga bakar is a time-honoured technique that sees dishes prepared in clay pots to retain moisture and lend food earthy, smoky profiles. 

Complementing nine types of belanga bakar is its selection of roasts, notably its Szechuan peppercorn and cumin-marinated whole roasted lamb. You’ll also be able to tuck into mains of ayam masak madu, udang goreng oat, and bubur lambuk. 

The Mill Café, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur
Address: 1/F, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur, 160 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. +603-2117 4888

Hyatt Place is celebrating its first Ramadan with a buffet of Malaysian comfort food, available from March 14 to April 7. Housing Malay classics from bubur lambuk to ayam masak merah, the buffet also proves a showcase of local culinary heritage.

Find dim sum, kung pao green mussel, and lamb kurma. Full moon hor fun or kway teow bulan purnama and Indian-style siakap sayap are among some of the banquet’s highlights. 

Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur Bukit Jalil 
Address: M-1, Pusat Perdagangan Bandar, Persiaran Jalil 1, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur. +603-9764 9888

Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara is welcoming the month of Ramadan with its Destinasi Rasa Serantau buffet from March 12 to April 9. Kwee Zeen’s offerings celebrate flavours from seven Malaysian states, platforming regional delicacies. Ketupat sotong form Kelantan, asam pedas ekor lembu from Melaka, and mee udang galah from Penang are just some of the dishes to be expected.

Catering to durian enthusiasts, La Boulangerie has also put together a durian station, showcasing our national fruit every night of the season. 

Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara
Address: 6, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur. +603-2720 6608

Over 300 dishes will be served at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur from March 12 to April 9. The culinary traditions, ingredients, and flavours of Nusantara are at the helm of the hotel’s buffet. Hearty meat dishes are this year’s signatures, spotlighting daging kepal tempayan rempah, kambing biri-biri, and gulai tetel.

Not forgetting those who subscribe to plant-based diets, the buffet will feature sayur cincang masak sos makhni— a medley of mixed beans, green pea avocado cream, zesty mayonnaise, and cracked papadum. 

Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
Address:  2, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur. +603-2263 7888

Sedap Restaurant’s Aroma Nusantara buffet will pay tribute to Ramadan bazaars with its own celebratory outdoor market. From March 11 to April 7, ten stalls offering over 300 dishes will line the hotel’s driveway in a fusion of effervescent tradition and contemporary elegance. Beloved hawker fare is at the helm of this dining experience, featuring Malay-style salads, ais kacang, lok-lok, and satay. 

An a la carte menu will also be available for those who prefer a curated selection. Melding Chinese and Malay accords, the menu will include roast chicken with Kelantan-style percik, spicy seafood Szechuan sea cucumber, and black Angus beef rendang. 

Sedap Restaurant, Pullman KLCC Hotel & Residences
Address: 4, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. +603-2170 8888

Amaya Food Gallery will showcase a banquet of traditional Malay cuisine this Ramadan. The restaurant’s exterior will be lined with outdoor stalls housing an array of Malaysian delicacies including murtabak, Nyonya laksa Melaka, and sup tulang rawan. From March 18 to April, the eatery’s spread will also feature substantial dishes of sotong masak lemak, wok fried clams with tom yum paste, and sambal petal. 

Amari Kuala Lumpur
Address: 1/F, 3, Jalan Bangsar, KL Eco City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur. +603-2330 5800

Flock, the hotel’s Pan-asian grill, is paying homage to Ramadan bazaars with the return of its Bazaar Malam. Vibrance takes centre stage at W Kuala Lumpur, highlighting the inherent festivity of Malaysian culture. Multiple stalls set against a backdrop of the city’s skyline will serve local delicacies while the restaurant’s interior will house tiger prawn masak lemak, asam pedas telur ikan mayong, and fresh seafood grilled over charcoal and coconut husks.

The spread will also see local desserts and mocktails crafted with tropical produce made to order, which guests can experience from March 12 to April 8. 

Flock, W Kuala Lumpur
Address: 8/F, W, 121, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. +6012-347 9088

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