Step into a culinary journey that spans centuries, cultures, and regions with the Grand Trunk Road Food Festival at Barbeque Nation Pavilion-KL. From October 21 to November 3, 2024, this special event takes diners on an unforgettable trip along one of the oldest and most significant trade routes in history, the Grand Trunk Road (GT Road). It’s not just a food festival; it’s a celebration of history, tradition, and the remarkable cuisines that have developed over 2,500 years.

Historical Context of the GT Road

The Grand Trunk Road, or GT Road, is a legendary route that stretches over 2,500 kilometers from Kabul in Afghanistan to Kolkata in India. This road has been a vital artery for trade, culture, and human connection since ancient times. Along this path, countless travelers, traders, and even kings have journeyed, bringing with them diverse ingredients, recipes, and cooking techniques that have enriched the culinary landscape of South Asia. The GT Road Food Festival at Barbeque Nation - Pavilion KL is a tribute to this historical corridor and the diverse cuisines it has inspired.

Embark on a Royal Feast: Discover Hidden Flavors Along the Legendary Grand Trunk Road at Barbeque Nation Pavilion KL

Le.Mirch, the embodiment of innovation and authenticity in Indian cuisine, has taken its place in Kuala Lumpur's vibrant dining scene. This fine dining establishment marries the traditional richness of Indian flavors with a contemporary twist, promising patrons an unforgettable culinary experience.

The Fiery Inception

The name "Le.Mirch," derived from the Hindi word for "chilli," speaks volumes about the depth and intensity of flavors the restaurant offers. This establishment sets out to create a symphony of tastes that awaken the senses and leave a lasting impression.

Le.Mirch Avenue K: Elevating Indian Cuisine with a Breathtaking View KLCC Twin Tower

SPICE GARDEN @ THE LINC KL 03-9213 0377 - SPICE GARDEN

Kuala Lumpur Food: Fans of North Indian Cuisine have now gotten a new place at the popular Kuala Lumpur food central which is THE LINC KL. The SPICE GARDEN Restaurant is located at Lot 1-3, The Linc KL, Jalan Tun Razak, Taman U Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur is a well known Indian Restaurant, serving authentic Indian and Middle-Eastern fares.

The SPICE GARDEN @ The LINC KL was opened about 6 months ago to continue the legacy of serving a wide variety of flavourful dishes that are crafted out using recipes, that blends fresh spices and herbs from India which are cooked to perfection to muster the taste-buds of its customers.

According to the restaurant Chef Bharat Batra, "We cook our dishes using centuries-old recipes and techniques to prepare these authentic Indian cuisines. What makes our dishes special are the usage of original spices and herbs. We do not use any artificial flavouring, colouring or preservatives in the cooking of our dishes".

You can view our SPICE GARDEN #THELINCKL Video Blog on Youtube

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SPICE GARDEN @ THE LINC KL Authentic Indian and Middle Eastern Cuisine

DROP EXCHANGE RESTAURANT | SOLARIS MONT KIARA | 03-64122113

SOLARIS MONT KIARA FOOD: Drop Exchange Restaurant which is located at K-G-3, SOLARIS MONT KIARA NO 2, Jalan Solaris, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur is the first bar and restaurant in Kuala Lumpur with Stock Exchange concept for ordering your liquors. They believe this trading and drinking is a unique concept that allows one to book low price drinks.

The food that is served at Drop Exchange Restaurant is of Indian-Persian dishes menu selection. 

DROP  Exchange serves native Bombay dishes, which includes popular and authentic streets food. With a relaxing and fun-loving atmosphere, the food is simple with hints of forgotten Indian taste buds.

You can view our VLog on Youtube or subscribe to BEST RESTAURANT TO EAT YouTube Channel for more Malaysian Food Video Review.

DROP EXCHANGE RESTAURANT @ SOLARIS MONT KIARA Kuala Lumpur Indian Persian Cuisine

NOTE: GET 20% off YOUR FOOD BILL when you dine at Drop Exchange. Just mention BestRestaurantToEat before ordering. Offer valid until 30th October 2019.

AUNTY MANJU'S TTDI BANANA LEAF RICE | TAMAN TUN KUALA LUMPUR

BANANA LEAF RICE TTDI: Mention about Banana Leaf Rice in TTDI, Aunty Manju’s Banana Leaf Rice name will be the top of the list when it comes to satisfying your cravings on this South Indian Cuisine which is cooked by none other Aunty Manju herself.

Aunty Manju’s Banana Leaf Rice Restaurant which is located at 18 Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 1 Taman Tun Dr Ismail TTDI 60000 Kuala Lumpur and is opened daily from 7am to 12am. For more information, you can call them at 03-7733 5954 or visit Aunty Manju's Facebook page

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AUNTY MANJU'S TTDI BANANA LEAF RICE | TAMAN TUN KUALA LUMPUR

OBL - Original Banana Leaf IOI City Mall Putrajaya - Banana Leaf Rice

PUTRAJAYA BANANA LEAF: Finding banana leaf rice to eat in Putrajaya can be a real challenge? Now when you are in Putrajaya and have a craving for banana leaf rice, you can now satisfy your banana leaf rice indulgent at the newly opened OBL - Original Banana Leaf Restaurant which is located at GE-14, Ground Floor, IOI City Mall Lebuh IRC 62502, IOI Resort, Putrajaya, Selangor.

Most people that love banana leaf rice which is traditionally served at the coffee shop or roadside stall are usually hot and stuffy and at end of the meals, you get an additional sweaty feel. At OBL - Original Banana Leaf Rice, you can dine in the comfort of an air-conditioned and clean environment.

What's more, for the Muslim, they can dine in with a peace of mind as OBL which is a Halal Certified Banana Leaf Restaurant outlet.

Do watch our gastronomic Banana Leaf Rice video showcasing the food that we ate.

At OBL - Original Banana Leaf Rice Putrajaya, you can find many favourite ala carte curry dishes like the Chicken Varuval, Fried Tenggiri Fish, Mutton Curry and many more that are served here.

ROYAL DARBAR Restaurant - Authentic North Indian Cuisine Wisma Motor Kuala Lumpur

Royal Darbar Restaurant which is located at Wisma Motor, 339, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman Kuala Lumpur has recently started to serve authentic North Indian Cuisine.

The ambience at the restaurant is one that offers you a touch of dining with the Maharaja with its motif decoration depicting the glory of the palace with painting and motives that highlight the Indian Palace ambience staying true to the name of the restaurant.

When you open the menu; you can see that Royal Darbar menu offers a very comprehensive menu, offering traditional, popular and contemporary Indian, Punjabi dishes with a sumptuous variety of vegetarian and non-vegetables dishes that suit one's palate. 

Royal Darbar Restaurant KL - Affordable North Indian Fine Dining 

The chef at Royal Darbar are mostly from India and are trained with experiences of cooking these dishes. Each of the dishes is cooked with a strong aroma of spices and fresh ingredient while complying to the traditional umami and flavours of the dish.

Currently, the Royal Darbar Restaurant is offering a real value for money all you can eat lunch buffet at only RM24.99+ (normal price RM35.00) which we came to taste.

The Lunch buffet offers 4 vegetarian and 4 non-vegetarian dishes on a daily rotating menu. For the day, the buffet dishes that we tasted were the Malai Tikka which is chicken marinated in cashew based tandoori masala grilled in the tandoor.

Next is the Chicken Rara; a boneless chicken cooked in a rich tomato & onion gravy mixed with minced chicken.

Fish Molee, a Kerala style fish curry cooked in coconut milk based gravy.

For Vegetarian dishes, we were served the Dal Makhni whole black lentils simmered in low fire until tender & tempered with onion, ginger, garlic & tomato.

Bhindi Masala - tender okra sauteed with onions, herbs & coriander leaves.

Paneer Tikka Masala where cubes of tandoori paneer tikka tossed in tomato based gravy with onions & capsicum deliciously flavoured with spices & herbs.

Kadhai Paneer is made out of cubes of homemade cottage cheese cooked with onions, pepper, ginger, garlic & Indian spices

while the Biryani Rice is a princely Mughlai speciality of fragrant basmati rice flavoured with saffron, raisins & cashew nuts.

Buttered Naan - whole wheat flour bread favoured with butter & freshly baked in the clay tandoor oven. The buffet also comes with a serving of Buttered Naan and a complimentary drink.

with Rasam and Raita to complement the other dishes.

Each day, there will be one dessert on offer; ours was the Kheer For Dessert which is a rice pudding made by boiling rice, broken wheat, vermicelli with milk & sugar; flavoured with cardamom, raisins, saffron, cashews, pistachios or almonds

Although our stomach is almost filled, we were really tempted to taste a few of the dishes that look tempting. After a little deliberation, we decided to order the Tandoori Chicken (RM25.00) which really did not disappoint us. The marination was perfect and the Chef has grilled it to the right char. that retains the succulence of the chicken. 

It was so good that we had to order a Buttered Naan to goes with it. The Naan served at Royal Darbar is one that is very thin and it is best paired with the Tandoori.

Another dish from the menu that we are tempted to order was the Chicken Varuval (RM25.00) which is one of a few Southern Indian dishes that is offered at Royal Darbar. When it arrives on our table, we were taken aback as it was not the familiar Chicken Varuval that is a much drier version that we are so accustomed to. Nevertheless, with the gravy style and a strong hint of onion and coriander, it was nice to finish up with the Buttered Naan,

As a fan of Mango, I could not resist ordering the Mango Kulfi (RM10.00) a homemade Alphonso Mango ice cream which has a sweet, rich creamy mango taste.

As for me, I have a sweet spot for Mango Lassi (RM10.00) and needless to say an order of my favourite Indian drink that will comfort my palate cannot be missed out.

Overall, we find the food quality served at Royal Darbar Restaurant was good, are reasonably priced and offers a wide variety of North Indian dishes. There is also a banquet facility for you to host private events or wedding dinners that is available at the restaurant. You can check out the Royal Darbar facebook Page for some of their promotion.

ROYAL DARBAR Restaurant Location Address Map

Big Apple Christmas 2018 and New Year 2019 Berjaya Times Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Celebrate Christmas 2018 and New Year 2019 at Big Apple Restaurant Berjaya Times Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur

The Christmas spirit is back in town again; and what are better ways to celebrate this season with the ever-popular festive dishes with your year-end festival gatherings at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. This year, Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur will be offering the Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner on 24 December 2018, Christmas Hi-Tea Brunch on 25 December 2018 & New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner on 31 December 2018 at Big Apple Restaurant.

Your dining extravaganza would not be complete without delicious food- full to the brim with gastronomic delights from our brigade of chefs. Be spoilt for choices for the whole family with an array of activities lined-up by the hotel to complete your festive celebration and culinary adventure. Apart from that, there will also be lucky prizes to be won such as the fashionable gift of finest artwork sponsored by 97bros, hotel stay vouchers and hotel dining vouchers.

The hotel’s Michelin Star Executive Chef Abri said for this special season; the hotel is all ready for a full spread of traditional Christmas delicacies which showcasing the real spirit of Christmas. He believes that this is the time of the year when guests can truly enjoy authentic Christmas cuisine which will enhance the mood of Christmas.

“Personally, I would love to recommend our speciality of Hot Lamp and Roast spread which consist of Roast Christmas Turkey with Chestnuts, Roasted Chicken with Honey and Sesame Seed, Slow Roasted Prime Beef and Boneless Leg of a Lamb. Apart from that, a myriad palate of mouth-watering dishes will be served such as Steamed Brussel Sprout with Alfredo Sauce, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Assorted Mushroom Ala Greque, Smoked Salmon Roulade with Caviar, and also our sweet delights temptations such as Christmas Spiced Cake, Panettone, Christmas Pudding with Cream Anglaise and assorted macaroons and Christmas themed pastries.

24 December 2018

Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner

6.30pm till 10.30pm

Price: RM138 nett per adult, RM58 nett per child & RM69 nett per senior citizen

Inclusive a glass of house wine or house mocktail

25 December 2018

Christmas Day Hi-Tea Brunch

12.30pm till 4.00pm

Price: RM98 nett per adult, RM58 nett per child & RM58 nett per senior citizen

Inclusive a glass of house wine or house mocktail

31 December 2018

New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner

6.30pm till 10.30pm

Price: RM148 nett per adult, RM58 nett per child & RM74 nett per senior citizen

1st January 2019

New Year’s Hi Tea Brunch

12.30pm till 4.00pm

Price: RM98 nett per adult, RM58 nett per child & RM58 nett per senior citizen

Samplings on the Fourteenth Restaurant

The Gastronomic symphony of palate-pleasing set dinner with a dazzling view of the magnificent city centre awaits you at Samplings on the Fourteenth that will create a memorable night with your loved ones.

Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve Set Menu promotion.

24 December 2018

Christmas Eve 5-Course Set Dinner

6.30pm till 10.30pm

Price: RM188 nett per person

Inclusive a glass of house wine or house mocktail 

31 December 2018

New Year’s Eve 6-Course Set Menu

6.30pm till 10.30pm

Price: RM228 nett per person

Inclusive a glass of house wine or house mocktail 

While the New Year 2019 countdown will be happening on 31 December 2018 at Broadway Lounge from 11.00pm till 2.00am (priced at RM50.00nett per pax) and Poolside Gazebo from 9.00pm onwards (priced at RM80.00nett per pax); inclusive of wine, beer, sparkling wine and party packs.

Christmas Goodies are also for sale and pre-bookings available in the life-size Gingerbread House situated at the hotel lobby; such as various selections of Takeaway French Turkey, Christmas Chocolate House, Red Velvet Chestnut Yule Log Cake, Christmas Fruit with Icing Sugar and many other selections. Priced from RM16 nett – RM388 nett.

MAHESHA TTDI - Baby Coconut Briyani - Restoran Mahesha TTDI KL

Indian Restaurant MAHESHA In TTDI KL Serves Baby Coconut Briyani

We join the fun and excitement at the Mahesha TTDI EAT FOR FREE Baby Coconut Briyani at launch on 28th September 2018.

Watch our video on Youtube on our experience at Mahesha TTDI

Restoran Mahesha TTDI introduces the Baby Coconut Briyani Rice with a selection of either Chicken Briyani, Duck Briyani, Mutton Briyani, Sting Ray Briyani and so on. The coconut flesh and aroma will seep into the rice which has the taste of the spices. 

For us, we tasted ad the Chicken Briyani. Due to the use of coconut flesh in cooking this Briyani, it has a slightly sweeter taste than the classic Nasi Briyani which is more savoury in its flavour.

For those that want to know or maybe try to cook it, we share a little secret of the ingredients/recipe for MAHESHA Baby Coconut Briyani:- 

1. Fresh Coconut Flesh
2. Steam Masala Briyani Rice
3. Roasted Cashew Nuts and Ghee
4. Masala Chicken (or Mutton, Duck, Fish) of your choice.
5. One boil egg
6. Roasted Coconut
7. All the above ingredients and condiment put into the coconut and steam for 10 minutes and there you have it Mahesha Baby Coconut Briyani.

Mahesha’s Baby Coconut Briyani is served on a banana leaf with a side of raita and chutney.

Besides serving the this Baby Coconut Briyani, Mahesha also serves the traditional Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Banana Leaf rice with lots of varieties to choose from.

Try the Baby Coconut Briyani today at Restoran MAHESHA TTDI: 

36, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 1, Taman Tun Dr.Ismail, 

60000 Kuala Lumpur