Juniper
Being stuck in evening traffic congestion for over an hour makes me even more hungry and so when I arrived at TEMPTationS Restaurant Renaissance KL for the Berbuka Puasa and Aidilfitri Buffet, I was seriously starving and in urgent need of sustenance.
It’s always a pleasure to dine at TEMPTationS Restaurant Renaissance KL because their buffet spread never disappoints with the variety and quality. Here, they always have more than I can possibly eat. I am so spoilt for choice that I wish I could stay for supper.
The month of Ramadan starts from 18 June to 16 July 2015 and at TEMPTationS Restaurant, there are more than 100 Malaysian favourite dishes and typical traditional dishes to choose from for buka puasa. The Buka Puasa spread at TEMPTationS Restaurant is inspired to please every palate. From authentic local selections of “kerabu” and “sambal” to the various types of specially prepared rice such as Nasi Minyak, Nasi Tomato and Nasi Bukhari to an array of “gulai” and not forgetting the daily roasted whole lamb with percik sauce. I recommend the lamb as it’s chock-full of flavor and so tender, unforgettable with the sauce.
All time buka puasa favourites include Gado-Gado, Rojak Buah, Pasembar, an assortment of crackers and the must- have Bubur Lambuk that will be available every evening during the fasting month. This buffet is well worth the price if only because I can indulge in as many sticks of satay as I like and here, they grill the satay very nicely and the peanut sauce is yummy.
Hot selection of local flavours to be discovered include daging tulang rawan rendang pedas, daging Palembang, udang harimau masak cili padi, otak-otak kuah padang, Kampung style ikan bakar and accompanied by its hot and spicy sauces.
Those who love to have their food prepared specially for them should check out the “live kitchen” dishing out à la minute grilled seafood or juicy chicken and beef satays. The noodle station offers Laksa Johor, Laksa Penang, Laksa Kelantan and Nyonya Laksa.
There’s a Malaysian stall dishing out Rendang Minang, Gulai Kawah or Rendang Tok on a rotation basis. There are also Indian, Chinese and Western sections.
The desserts are plentiful and a delight to savour after a heavy meal. Choose from Nyonya & Malay kuih such as Seri Muka, Kuih Kasui, Kuih Lapis, Pulut Panggang, Pulut Inti, Kuih Lompang, Kuih Keria, Kuih Angku, Kuih Bakar, Tepung Gomak, Cucur Badak and Wajik. There is also a selection of Malay cakes and snacks evocative of the festive spirit – Bahulu, Dodol, Kuih Bangkit, Kuih Ros, Buah Rotan, Rempeyek, Kuih Kapit, Kuih Pisang, Kuih Lapis and Kuih Kurma.
Every evening, there will be two types of Malay bubur served from an array of Bubur Jagung, Bubur Pulut Hitam, Bubur Kacang Merah, Pengat Keladi, Pengat Pisang, Bubur Cha Cha, Serawa Durian. Serawa Pulut Nangka, Bubur Kacang Hijau with Durian and Bubur Gandum.
Malaysian Flavours For Berbuka Puasa & Aidilfitri At TEMPTationS Restaurant Renaissance KL is priced at RM135 nett per person and half price for children from 6 to 12 years old. Early birds will also enjoy great savings as the buffet is priced at RM103 nett per person from 18 to 22 June and 13 to 16 July.
Meanwhile, for those of you who will be in the city on 17 and 18 July, please make way to TEMPTationS to delight in their Aidilfitri Long Lunch from 12.30pm to 4.00pm and priced at RM122 nett per person.
The Buka Puasa Buffet is available daily from 6.30pm to 10.30pm throughout the month of Ramadan. For restaurant reservations, please call 03 2716 9388.
