Ramadan is a significant time in Malaysia, a Holy Month where all Muslims are required to fast from sunrise to sunset. It is also a solemn period for prayer and reflection.
Malaysian Muslims will regularly gather with family members or fellow Muslims to break fast together in the evenings. Often, they invite their non-Muslim loved ones or friends along for the meal.
If you're planning a Ramadan get-together, or Iftar meal as they're sometimes known, we've compiled some of the best places you can do so.
Of course, as Malaysians, we all love a good buffet, so these places serve some of the best buffets in the Klang Valley.
Buffets for Ramadan often feature traditional Malay and Malaysian offerings. Therefore you can look forward to the best buffet in Klang Valley featuring must-have dishes like Rendang and kuih. Of course, all of these places are halal too.
Here they are in no particular order:
Image credit: Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail Facebook
Restoran Rebung is run by celebrity chef, Chef Ismail. This Ramadan, they're sparing no expense. The main smorgasbord featuring several types of rice, more than 15 meat and vegetable side dishes and more than 10 types or dessert.
If that's not enough, there are 10 'stalls' located beside the main dining area and you can pick up all your favourite Malaysian street foods. These include items like pisang goreng, murtabak, roti jala with vegetable dalca, bubur lambuk, nasi kerabu sets and many more.
The buffet Ramadhan at Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail is great for large groups of diners too, as they have private dining rooms available.
Address: 5-2, Aras 5, Parking Bertingkat Bukit Aman, No.1, Jalan Tanglin, Taman Botani Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Contact: 03-2276 3535/ 03-2276 2525 | restoranrebungchefismail@gmail.com
Buffet period:12th March-8th April 2024
Buffet time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Buffet price: RM99 (adult), RM69 (children below 12)
Image credit: Sri Pacific Hotel Facebook
As with previous years, Sri Pacific Hotel will host their Ramadan Buffet at their own Zende Restaurant. Diners can look forward to a spread that consists of both local and international cuisine.
You'll be spoilt for choice with items including a whole roast lamb, fresh oysters on ice and a noodle station.
Apart from Seri Pacific Hotel's buffet Ramadhan, there's also a Sahur buffet from 2:30am-5:00am, as well as Moreh tray sets. Both of these cost RM50++ per adult. You can also opt to have takeaway Iftar sets starting from RM90.
Address: Jalan Putra, Chow Kit, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: wasap.my/60142893404 or https://bit.ly/RamadanRoom
Buffet period: 14th March - 7th April 2024
Buffet time: 6:30pm -10:00pm
Buffet price: RM160 nett (adult)/RM80 nett (children/senior citizens), RM130 nett( early bird)
Google review: 4.5
Image credit: Sunway Putra Hotel Facebook
Sunway Putra Hotel's Ramadhan Buffet this year carries the theme 'Santapan Ramadan Putra', a feast fit for a prince. This is no exaggeration, as there will be more than 100 types of items served, all of them skillfully crafted by the hotel chefs.
Dishes you can look forward to include roasted lamb and lamb fried rice. There will also be various satays from Malaysia and Indonesia to savour with delectable peanut sauce.
The buffet will be hosted at their 9th floor lobby Coffee House, so do book in advance to secure your place.
Address: 100, Jalan Putra, Chow Kit, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6019 305 2372 | spkl.ch@sunwayhotels.com | https://wa.link/g15hzx (WhatsApp)
Buffet period: 15th March -7th April 2024
Buffet time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Buffet price: RM149 nett (adult)
Google review: 4.2
Image credit: Four Points by Sheraton, Puchong Facebook
If you live near Puchong, then Four Points by Sheraton, Puchong's Buffet Ramadhan is sure to entice you. This year, they're going with the theme 'Tradisi Warisan', featuring dishes that are our proud traditional heritage.
As such, you'll be able to find classic dishes like beef rendang, crab curry, and char kway teow. Wash it all down with a freshly pulled cup of teh tarik and a plethora of desserts including traditional kuih and western cakes.
Do make your bookings early at the contacts listed below, before March 20th 2024 to enjoy an early bird price of RM138 nett per adult and RM108 nett for children and seniors.
Address: 1201, Tower 3, Puchong Financial Corporate Centre, Jalan Puteri 1/2, Bandar Puteri Puchong, 47100 Puchong, Selangor.
Contact: +603 5891 8855 / +6019 261 0163 | eatery.puchong@fourpoints.com
Buffet period: 12th March -8th April 2024
Buffet price: Adults, RM138 nett; Children/Seniors RM108 nett (Early-bird price, book before 20th March). Adult RM168 nett, Children/Seniors RM138 nett ( Normal price)
Google review: 4.1
Image credit: Shah Alam Convention Centre Facebook
Here is one Ramadan buffet that's for the those living around Shah Alam. The Shah Alam Convention Centre's Buffet Ramadhan this year is themed 'Selera Orang Kita'. You can therefore expect many of the dishes to reflect the melting pot of culinary cultures that make up Malaysia.
Chef Rizal Nahar heads an award-winning team who will present you more than 100 dishes representing the various races here. These include Cantonese steamed fish, Garlic Roasted Chicken, Madras Mutton Curry, Salted Egg Prawns, Nyonya Curry Noodles and so much more.
Also, don't miss out of their Kebuli lamb and Nasi Ambeng, which are the SACC specialties.
This Ramadan buffet is also one of the most affordable on our list, as long as you book early before March 13th, you'll be charged only RM98 nett per adult.
Address: 9, 14, Jalan Perbadanan, Seksyen 14, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Contact: https://www.saccramadan.com/ | +603 5511 8858 | +6013 250 2858
Buffet period: 14th March -7th April 2024
Buffet price: RM 98+ ( Early-bird price, book before March 13th 2024); RM 118 nett, Adults , RM68 nett, Children (Normal price)
Google review: 4.1
Image credit: Corus Hotel Facebook
Corus Hotel is located right in the heart of the Golden Triangle in Kuala Lumpur, so buffets here are definitely in high demand. This year, the Corus Hotel KL buffet Ramadhan theme is 'Gempita 29 malam', so they're definitely offering an exciting evening for diners.
The menu will feature over 200 traditional Malay dishes, including those from the East Coast. Diners can look forward to dishes like Asam Pedas Ikan Pari, Telur itik Masak Lemak Cili Api, Sotong Sambal Petai and Nasi Kerabu with Ayam Percik Kelantan.
Address: Persiaran Hampshire, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Contact: https://wa.me/+60122875820 (WhatsApp)
Buffet period: 12th March - 7th April 2024
Buffet time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Buffet price: RM138++ for Adults; RM98++ for Children
Google reviews: 4.3
Image credit: Renaissance Hotel KL Facebook
Renaissance Hotel KL's Ramadan buffet is without a doubt among the most refined and luxurious in the Klang Valley. Hosted at Evolution, the 'Coastal Heritage Dinner Buffet' will spoil you for choice. It features the most delectable seafood dishes from all over the world, with a special emphasis on Malaysian cuisine.
Enjoy exquisite dishes like Prawn Kerabu, fresh sashimi, asam pedas prawns, Mussels masak lemak, Roasted Seabass and Grilled Lobster with truffle garlic butter.
At Renaissance, the selections are almost endless. You wouldn't know where to start (or stop).
Address: Corner Of Jalan Sultan Ismail, &, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: https://linktr.ee/renaissancekualalumpur
Buffet period: 12th March - 9th April 2024
Buffet time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Buffet price: MYR 278 nett per adult | MYR 139 nett per child
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