Traditional recipes flown direct from Bangkok to heart of Kuala Lumpur Few forces are as potent at bridging national divides as food is. Thai cuisine, celebrated globally for its flavourful profile, serves as a prime example. Embracing this culinary phenomenon, The Living Room at The Westin Kuala Lumpur is presenting a mouthwatering Thai buffet for a limited period.
Crafted from time-honoured recipes, the offerings have been specially curated by a guest chef from a sister hotel, Royal Orchid Sheraton in Bangkok, Thailand. Chef Surachai Pleanbumrung, with his 17 years of experience, speaks of traditional recipes that can be enjoyed by the modern audience. “The menu showcases a range of Thai favourites enjoyed by locals.
Surachai brings to KL Thai favourites like (below left) som tam (foreground) and Thai noodle salad. “Every recipe stays true to Sheraton’s original, ensuring that the flavours you savour here are the same as those in Thailand,” he said. Surachai’s buffet features over 20 different dishes served on a rotational basis, with up to 14 simultaneously available for a four-course dining experience.
The buffet is led by a refreshing classic Thai appetiser, som tam – a green papaya salad brimming with sweet, sour, salty and spicy notes. Shredded green papaya tossed with chilli peppers, tomatoes, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, and peanuts creates a tantalising mix. Another standout appetiser is the Ma Hor (Galloping Horses), featuring caramelised minced chic.
