Review: Nostalgia Ramadhan, Kites Restaurant, Holiday Inn Glenmarie

Overall comment: Homey, nostalgic Ramadan buffet spread & delicious eat-all-you-can durians!
Halal: Yes

Tomorrow marks the start of the holy Ramadan month! How quickly the months go by. If you're still wondering where to break fast with your family & friends with some nostalgic, traditional Malay dishes, which includes some classic favorites of P.Ramlee & Sudirman  (plus international ones available at the buffet spread), head over to Kites Restaurant at Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Hotel, Glenmarie.

From the 1st - 7th day of the Ramadan month (+ 4th July Nuzul Al-Quran & Sundays), you'll get to enjoy the buffet spread at RM115.00 nett per adult, RM85.00 nett/senior citizen/child, while from the 8th day onwards, it'll be RM125.00 nett per adult, RM95.00 nett per senior citizen/child.

There will be a good variety of dishes available at 22 different stalls/cooking stations around the restaurant during the entire month, featuring a nostalgic "kampung" experience from the 50s-60s. During the tasting session, we were just given a sneak preview of what's to come, so be prepared for a satisfying break fast time with family & friends :)

Ikan bakar & satay

Lemang & serunding

Among the many dishes available are 3 of Sudirman's favorite dishes like the Patin Gulai Tempoyak, Gulai Siput Sedut & even Sambal Hitam.

Sudirman's favorite dishes featured at the buffet spread

Nasi pulut kuning

Roast lamb

Sup gear box

Also featured in this buffet are 4 of P.Ramlee's favorite dishes like the Kurma Kambing & Puyuh Goreng Kunyit.

Kari Ikan dengan Bendi (Curry Fish with Lady's Fingers)

Kurma Kambing (Mutton with Dates)

Puyuh Goreng Kunyit (Deep-Fried Turmeric Pigeon)

PerutBesi in action :P

Complete your meal with some sweet desserts available at the buffet spread, which includes the King of Fruits i.e. durians!

 

Bubur Pisang/ Banana in Coconut Milk Dessert

Some of the classic desserts available

Chef Mohaily & Chef Zaidi

L->R: Chef Mohaily, Chef Amer & Chef Zaidi

You'll be spoilt for choice as the daily international spread/dishes will also be available as part of the Ramadan buffet! (took these photos when the kitchen/restaurant was almost closing for the day)

For those who will be observing the holy month of Ramadan, have a blessed time of fasting & breaking fast together with family & friends :)

Additional information on P.Ramlee & Sudirman:
P.Ramlee is Malaysian’s multi-talented iconic entertainer, actor, singer and composer during the 1950’s. He has created over 250 original classic songs and became a famous household names adored by Malaysian society. He was awarded the best male actor, best comedy actor at Asian Film Festival in 1959 and was also awarded as Asia’s Most versatile talent.

Sudirman
A legendary actor and singer by profession, Sudirman is known to be Malaysia’s number one entertainer for his spirited performances and memorable songs. Borned in Temerloh Pahang, the legendary singer won many international awards during the 1980’s.


Kites Restaurant
Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Hotel
1, Jalan Usahawan U1/8
Seksyen U1
40250 Shah Alam
Malaysia.
Tel: (+603) 7802 5245
Email: ramadhan@holidayinnkl.com.my
URL: http://holidayinnglenmarie.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/holidayinnklg


Happy Ramadan,