Novotel Kuala Lumpur: Bazaar Desa

Ramadan is here and this year Novotel KL City Centre has put together an amazing buffet spread called "Bazaar Desa" from 20th June to 15th July. Bringing together all the different local  food that is often found during this holy month under one roof. Their Executive Chef Huzaidy and team has came up with 3 different menu on rotation with over 100 traditional Malay dishes! There is no better way to break your fast with a wide selection of flavorful local delights!

The specials would be Banana with Cheese, Mee Rebus Tulang, Kacang Pool & condiments, their signature Oven Roasted Lamb, chicken/beef satay, 3 selections of Laksa and Khatirah Juice!

I didn't get to take picture of every dish but these are probably enough for you to salivate!

Thirst quenchers!
They also have hot drinks and to my surprise they had my favorite soya bean with the correct amount of sweetness! 

Tauhu Sumbat

Assorted Fritters 

That's one huge Lamb drumstick!
Their oven roasted lamb was tender and bursting with flavor :3

Grilled Squid

Marinated Chicken with Shawmar

Beef Rendang
There's no ramadan without some luscious thick coconut caramelized beef!

Lontong Goreng

Steamed Butter Fish in Sze Chuan Mala Sauce
Light with a fiery kick!

Fish Curry

Chicken Satay on the grill baby!

Beef Satay
Satay has gotta be one of my all time favorite local food, BEEF satay to be exact! Can't live without my beef! From experience, buffets normally serve scrawny looking satay unlike the ones here that are chunky and much tender! Definitely up to standard! *2 thumbs up*

Lo Han Chai

Steamed Bean Curd with Minced Meat and Chicken

Banana Cheese Fritters anybody?
If you've not tried this combination, you're missing out in life my friend!

Mee Rebus Daging
My first time ever trying this noodle dish, spicy with a touch of sweetness.
The meat was cooked to perfection!

CENDOL! Need I say more?

Assorted Local Cakes

Cookies! I was so tempted to sapu all but too bad I had a shoot the next day :( 

Kuih Keria

Sugar coated donuts ftw! 

  Idiyappam and Idly  

For ya'll pudding monsters! There is not 1 but 3 different flavors!

Fruits, my best friends.

Pulut Hitam aka Black Black Glutinous Rice

Meet Karamjit the Senior Sales Manager @ Novotel KL

Rajiv the Sales Manager @ Novotel KL
This is my second time meeting them, always so friendly and welcoming :D It was nice seeing you guys again!

A big thank you to Ching the Communications Executive @ Novotel KL for the invite and great hospitality! She's such a sweetheart! Will definitely be seeing you soon :)


100% a Happy tummy guaranteed! ;) 

What are you waiting for? Call +60 3 2147 0888 extension 7668 or email H6324-FB3@accor.com to make your reservations now!

xoxo,

Mel

Singapore in May 15' Part 1

Kim aka my cousin suggested we getaway during the long 4-day holiday last week, didn't think I'd be going to Singapore anytime soon but spontaneity is probably my favorite thing in the world so it was a definite YES! We booked our flight+accommodation as soon as we confirmed the dates. So yay!! Got to get out of Malaysia for a bit and away from reality to just free the mind and galavant about on our own!

When I told people that I was going to Singapore, the first word that uttered from their mouths was "Expensive!" and yeah the exchange rate now is quite mad but oh well..CLOSE ONE EYE!

Our flight was at 6:10am, mom and dad took us there.. can't thank them enough!

Water for the non coffee drinker.
I have a stick bird on my forehead, do you see it?

Matching outfits which were completely unintentional of course hehe. I had like an hour of sleep, explains the tired eyes :(

Our first destination was to Pasir Ris to visit our auntie and her family which included this cutie below..

Baby Jordan, stop that mesmerizing almond eyes please you're melting my heart <3 He's gonna be such a romeo when he grows up!

Julian who loves kaya toast and thinks fishballs are dirty. LOL

Lobak in 3 different styles.

First time seeing fishball noodles that also included pork meat, pork ball and prawn! It was good though, you'll not find this in KL HAHAHA! :)

There was a long queue of people waiting to check in when we got to Studio M located on Nanson Road @ Robertson Quay. After checking in, unfortunately we had to wait 2 more hours because our room wasn't ready yet. 

Welcome to the second floor where the pool, gym and makan area is. It is pretty spacious but you probably can't see it from the picture. I was sort of saddened by the pool's condition, quite pathetic actually.. was really looking forward to taking a dip. Though I was thrilled to find out that their gym was sufficiently equipped with good machines and had great ventilation! So.. Gym over Pool any day!

Chilled at their in-house deli MEMO while waiting for our room.

Satisfying <3

The heavenly bed in Studio M! It literally gives you the quicksand effect and the percentage of you getting out of bed especially after a tiring day is a sure 0. I won't lie though, I was quite surprised at how small the room was because in pictures it looked much bigger.. fooled by great photography pfft.

Studio M is famous for their conceptual loft rooms and I wouldn't deny how cool it is having a personal staircase in our room that led to a sofa bed and study table, though it did end up being pretty redundant as we didn't use the upper floor.. (sucker for cool things) The shower and toilet bowl were in separate small rooms. The size of the rooms are real compact like ngam ngam for you to stand and bathe and ngam ngam for you to pang sai and pang jio *ehem* HAHAHA! 

Fortunately for the huge window that allows plenty of light to enter and the incredibly high ceiling, it was no doubt a lovely and cozy room.

 

The corridor was the perfect spot for an OOTD picture! #lightingOnPoint
 
 Wild Honey @ Mandarin Orchard for an early dinner!
Monte Cubano
Pulled pork sandwich YUMMM!


Sweet Morning
Brioche french toasts stuffed with grilled mango and served with vanilla scented mascarpone, hibiscus infused berry compote and maple syrup.. just urgh so good!!

Day 1 was just filled with endless walking along Orchard road, from mall to mall.

An early night for us, was oh-so tired from the lack of sleep and walking. I also planned to exercise the next morning.. I mean just look at that double chin! hahaha!

Stay tuned for Part 2!
xoxo,
Mel