We Tasted The Signature Dishes of 7 Different Cuisines at Makan Kitchen, Prepared by Chefs From DoubleTree by Hilton

From June 1st to 31st July, a number of DoubleTree by Hilton properties across Malaysia will host a chef from another Makan Kitchen outlet, serving dishes ranging from Javanese Heritage to Nyonya Peranakan Cuisine.

The cross-over promotion aims to bring together chefs to create diverse dishes blending their talents and flavours, resulting in innovative culinary creations and a showcase of their dishes at a specific DoubleTree by Hilton property.

Our experience

As we entered the Makan Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, we were immediately hit by various scents, bright colours, and flavours with a huge array of food on display.

Before we dug into the massive variety of food on offer, we were given a quick tour of each food station, where the chef in charge would go through the dishes they had selected to showcase the flavours of the cuisine they represented best.

The cuisines offered include dishes from Nyonya Peranakan, Nyonya, Bornean, Indian-Bornean, Perakian, Johorean, and Javanese heritages.

It includes signature dishes such as ayam penyet, bakso, laksa Sarawak, kerabu petai and rebung, Indian lamb pansuh, tandoori chicken bambangan, otak otak, ayam pongteh, mee rebus, kacang pol, sup kambing, rendang tok, kapitan chicken, yam duck, and many more.

We started with the Johorean dishes, the Batu Pahat lamb shank biryani and kacang pol. As big fans of Johorean cuisine, we loved the dishes showcased by Chef Jais. They were all of high quality and tasted just as good as you’d find at any restaurant specialising in Johorean cuisine.

For our second round, we tried bits and bobs from the Indian-Bornean, Perakian, and Nyonya stations. We were big fans of the Indian-Bornean station, which offered a fusion of dishes from both cultures. Dishes such as the tandoori chicken bambangan and scallop umai perfectly encapsulate the spices of India and the freshness and earthiness of Bornean cuisine.

Meanwhile, the Perakian station had one of our favourites of the night in its rendang tok, which was packed with flavour and spice.

Although we were feeling pretty stuffed at this point, we made sure to try the yam duck and ayam kapitan featured at the Nyonya Peranakan station.

The array of heritage cuisines paired with Makan Kitchen’s usual offerings meant that we left feeling extremely satisfied and in the midst of entering a food coma. Overall we loved the experience to be able to try dishes from various cuisines especially ones we might've never had the chance to do so before.

Full details

Do note that each DoubleTree by Hilton property will feature the cuisine of only one specific heritage for the month, so make sure you choose the hotel with the cuisine you’re looking forward to the most! Additionally, do note that each property has different dates on when the programme will end.

DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur Javanese Heritage by DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside Chef Muhamad Khairi Dinner buffet from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm 1 June - 31 July Weekday: RM128 nett per adult l RM64 nett per child Weekend: RM158 nett per adult l RM79 nett per child

Menu highlights: ayam penyet, bakso, lamb opor, lontong balap, nasi ambeng, puyuh ungkep, pecal.

DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside Borneo Cuisine by DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur Chef Zulkarnaen Suhaili Saturday buffet dinner from 6:30 pm -10:00 pm 1 June - 31 August Adult RM148 nett | Child RM74 nett (6 to 12 years old)

Menu highlights: umai ikan dan latok, kerabu petai dan rebung, sabah tiger prawn & asam terung, umia ikan nasi goreng dabai, manok pansoh, laksa sarawak, daun ubi tutuk.

DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka Flavours of Indian Borneo Cuisine by DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam i-City Chef Wilson bin Ibid Every Friday & Saturday 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 1 June - 31 July RM138 nett per adult | RM69 nett for senior citizens & children aged 6 years and above

Menu highlights: lamb shank banjaran crocker, tandoori chicken bambangan, bharavaan aaloo jheenga, Indian lamb pansuh, scallop umai | latok.

DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru Nyonya Cuisine by DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka Chef Davian Foong Sunday – Thursday, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 1 June - 31 July RM128 nett per adult | RM64 nett per child and senior citizen

Menu highlights: otak otak, seabass with Nyonya sauce, udang masak lemak nenas, ayam pongteh, nasi goreng udang sambal belacan, duck and salted vegetable soup.

DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam i-City Johorean Old Time Favourites by DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru Chef Jais bin Manan Friday and Saturday, 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm 1 June - 31 July RM158 nett per Adult inclusive of Welcome drinks l RM79 nett per child aged 7-12 years

Menu highlights: ayam goreng bawang wangi, ikan bawal kari mamak Singapore, daging masak hitam, telur sotong Majidee, lamb shank biryani Batu Pahat, mee rebus Johor warisan, kacang pol Haji.

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang Perak Culinary Heritage by DoubleTree by Hilton Damai Laut Resort Chef Muhamad bin Muhidin 1 June - 31 July Every Saturday, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm, RM158 nett per adult | RM128 nett per senior | RM98 nett per child

A la carte and Dulang Set Sunday to Friday, 11:00 am onwards RM128 nett for two persons

Menu highlights: sup kambing, pais ikan, rendang tok, ikan masak lemak tempoyak, asam pedas tetel.

DoubleTree by Hilton Damai Laut Resort Nyonya Peranakan Cuisine by DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang Chef Hong Swee Aun 1 June - 30 June 6:30pm - 10:30 pm Sunday to Thursday: RM80 nett per adult | RM40 nett per child Friday & Saturday: RM128 nett per Adult | RM64 nett per Child

Menu highlights: char koey teow arang, kapitan chicken, yam duck, ju hu char, Nyonya steam fish, asam pedas prawn.

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