Ramesh (third from right) with the chefs who created The Malaysian Kitchen menu which includes ‘nasi kerabu’ and ‘char kuey teow’.
TO showcase Malaysia’s cuisine, a hotel group has challenged its top chefs to highlight 10 local dishes that represent the country’s rich culinary identity.
The dishes are part of Marriott Bonvoy’s year-round campaign called The Malaysian Kitchen.
From nasi lemak ayam rendang and beef satay to Sarawak laksa and chicken briyani, diners will embark on a gastronomic journey that connects them to the roots of the nation’s most beloved dishes.
Marriott International Indonesia and Malaysia vice-president Ramesh Jackson described Malaysian cuisine as a true reflection of the nation’s diversity and heritage.
Nasi Kerabu
“The idea is to bring the same level of scrumptiousness to our guests.
“When people ask where they can get the best char kuey teow or nasi lemak, we want them to savour these dishes at our hotels,” he said.
The 10 Malaysian dishes are available at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels and resorts, with each prepared by a chef from that property.
Of favourite Malaysian rice dishes with chicken, nasi lemak ayam rendang is cooked up by The St Regis Kuala Lumpur executive chef Norazizi Taslim, nasi ayam by Renaissance Kuala Lumpur executive chef Cheah E. Keong and chicken briyani by Westin Kuala Lumpur Indian sous chef Linggeswaran Sathavisam.
For marinated meat offerings, there is ayam percik by W Kuala Lumpur chef de cuisine Anas Luqman and beef satay by Ritz-Carlton Langkawi junior sous chef Syafiq Ruzi.
Char kuey teow is expertly stir-fried by Penang Marriott Hotel executive chef Lee Keen Suaan while authentic nasi kerabu is prepared by Perhentian Marriott Resort and Spa junior sous chef Fuad Yusof.
Char koay teow
Noodle fans can look forward to curry mee by Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur chef de tournant Sazli Nazim, asam laksa by Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur head chef Lee Tyng Gio, and Sarawak laksa by Aloft Kuala Lumpur banquet chef Elossa Danette.
Ramesh said Mariott Bonvoy also planned to host a one-of-a-kind wedding fair on April 26 with 21 participating hotels.
“We are also exploring destination concerts which will see international artistes invited to perform in our hotels,” he added.
