The BURO guide to the best festive menus and gift boxes for your Deepavali 2024 celebrations
Light up your palates
Deepavali is fast approaching and if you’re in the midst of making last minute feasting plans, we’ve got you covered. This year, the Festival of Lights will fall on 31 October but we’re sure your festivities will go beyond the date. Much like other major holidays in Malaysia, your celebrations won’t be complete without a massive reunion meal with loved ones. Here are our picks of the most festive Deepavali menus to indulge in, plus some gift ideas your foodie friends will love.
COAST BY KAYRA
Known for its vibrant Keralan plates, Coast by Kayra is introducing special Diwali a la carte offerings, available until 3 November. This special menu includes everything you need for a hearty festive meal from starters to dessert. Start with some crispy prawn toast or Bajii potato chaat before moving on to a decadent biryani platter that includes chicken tikka, lamb kebabs, and grilled prawns. Bulk up your meal with a succulent lamb curry and paneer kofta before tucking into a dessert of a rose pistachio panna cotta. Plus, if you’re looking for something to gift your friends with a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Kunafa Pistachio Dream cake is the perfect choice, available for pre-order until 30 October.
When: From now until 3 November 2024
Price: Varies by dish | Click here for the full menu
Reservations: Website | Call +6017 215 7264
MANDARIN ORIENTAL, KUALA LUMPUR
Mosaic at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is presenting a luscious Deepavali buffet for this year’s celebrations. Spanning well-loved Indian and Malaysian-Indian dishes, the spread features over 20 dishes for you to dig into. Seafood lovers will particularly love the spicy and tangy Boston lobster balchao, whereas lamb loyalists will be drawn to the Mughal-style slow-cooked lamb shank nahari. Other highlights on the menu include an aromatic Ajwani fish tikka chaat as well as a Champaran Ghost, a Bihari slow-cooked mutton dish with spices and mustard oil.
When: From now until 3 November 2024
Price: RM245 per person
Reservations: Call +603 2330 8888
SHANGRI-LA KUALA LUMPUR
Lemon Garden at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur has prepared a vibrant feast for your Deepavali celebrations. Its spread is nothing short of impressive, covering a wide range of appetisers, mains, and desserts. Think samosa chaat with mint yoghurt, Dhai Puri, marinated chicken drumsticks, tandoori prawn shashlik, and lamb shank dum biryani. Of course, there will be a ton of sides to supplement your meal with, such as an array of pappadums, chutneys, and naan. As for sweet treats, choose from rasmalai, jalebi, and so much more.
When: From 28 to 31 October 2024
Price: RM178 nett (lunch) | RM198 nett (dinner)
Reservations: Call +603 2786 2378 | Email [email protected]
THE WESTIN KUALA LUMPUR
Bring your Festival of Lights celebrations to The Westin Kuala Lumpur for its Deepavali menus, served at The Living room. Named ‘Spice and Rangoli’, the feast will take you through the flavours of India with its iconic dishes. From Hyderabad’s dum briyani and lamb seekh kebab to the classic tandoori chicken and crispy peria khee, this plentiful spread will bring the best of Indian cuisine to your plates. Also included in the food lineup is a nasi kandar spread, where you can get all the essential fix-ins of the beloved northern Malaysian staple.
When: 1 November 2024
Price: RM188 nett per adult (Buy one free one) | RM94 nett per child, aged six to 12 years old | Children under six years old dine for free
Reservations: Call +603 22773 8495 | WhatsApp +6012 305 1715 | Email [email protected]
SOFITEL KUALA LUMPUR DAMANSARA
This year’s Deepavali’s celebrations at the Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara is set to be truly special as chef Waris Qureshi, chef de cuisine at Sofitel Mumbai BKC, will be flying in to grace us with his culinary creations. During his 11-day stint, the chef will be preparing a stunning feast of cherished Indian classics infused with modernity. The menu will include a paneer tikka masala, prawns tawa pulao, Kerala roast fish, and so much more.
When: From 31 October to 10 November 2024 | 6.30pm to 10pm, daily
Price: RM188+ per adult | 50 percent off for children aged seven to 11 years old | Children under six years old dine for free
Reservations: Website | Call +6017 5117725
MARIA’S STEAKCAFE
If you’re keen on a grill-centric celebration, then take a seat at one of Maria’s Steakcafe’s numerous locations. This year, it has introduced a special lamb and fish Deepavali menu, with options for two or four diners. Your meal will start with a pumpkin soup, spicy mussels, and garlic bread. For your mains, enjoy two of the restaurant’s best sellers: tender New Zealand lamb cutlets and juicy grilled salmon fillets. Those dining in a group of four will also get an additional spaghetti seafood aglio olio as well as an orange and baby spinach salad appetiser. As for dessert, you’ll end your meal with a moist chocolate cake, served alongside vanilla ice cream.
When: From now until 3 November 2024
Price: From RM259++
Reservations: Call +6017 902 0339
PICHAEATS
Make an impact this Deepavali with Pichaeats’ series of curated gift boxes. The selection ranges from individual jars of treats such as murukku to more complete sets inclusive of coffee or tea. In line with PichaEats’ ethos of empowering the refugee community in Malaysia, the bites within these gift boxes are made and assembled by their team of refugee chefs. Find the full catalogue and Deepavali catering specials here.
To order: Call +6012 679 4353 | Email [email protected]
A.CROSS CREATIONS
Gifting experts A.Cross Creations has introduced its Deepavali gift set right on time for your celebrations. Named Delightful Diwali, the two-tiered box contains an assortment of snacks and treats, including Ceylon loose leaf tea, almond chocolate rochers, and omapodi. To add some elegant creativity to your festivities, the gift set also includes a DIY diya kit with your choice of a rose or clear quartz lamp base.
Price: RM210 per box
To order: Purchase online
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