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
Barbeque Nation: A Culinary Journey Through "Over the Table Barbecue"
Barbeque Nation is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience that revolves around the unique concept of "over-the-table barbecue."
Established in 2018, Barbeque Nation quickly gained popularity for its innovative dining approach, where guests are empowered to grill their own barbecues right at their tables.
Since its inception, Barbeque Nation has expanded its footprint, with approximately 200 outlets across Malaysia, the Middle East, and India.
Ramadan 2024 - Barbeque Nation Buffet - A BBQ Buffet Feast For Ramadan
Guinness Events: With a tailored drinking and dining experience, fans can enter the world of Guinness right in the heart of KL.At Arthur's Storehouse, fans may not only get exclusive merchandise and music, but they can also learn how to pour the perfect Guinness.
Guinness Malaysia has launched its first-ever flagship store in Malaysia, Arthur's Storehouse, at Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur. Fans may enjoy the entire Guinness experience with an excellent Guinness-infused food and beverage menu and exclusive merchandise imported from the Dublin Storehouse, at Arthur's Storehouse.
Arthur's Storehouse - Guinness Malaysia Flagship Outlet - Pavilion KL
Year-End Celebration: In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Tony Roma's unveils a year-end menu specially curated by Brand Ambassador, Chef Dato' Fazley Yaakob, in association with Coca-Cola.
Tony Roma's invites customers to enjoy every moment with their loved ones while dining on signature ribs, exquisite steaks, and flavorful seafood. The family-friendly restaurant strives to make special occasions, whether large or small, by providing the ideal atmosphere for an unforgettable dining experience to enjoy and celebrate.
Tony Romas's Spectacular Year-End Menu 2022 With Coca-Cola By Dato Fazley Yaakob
Make Every Little Moment a Celebration and a Time with Tony Roma’s
KUALA LUMPUR FOOD: EL IBERICO PAVILION is a pork haven for those that love pork; to be precise IBERICO pork. As the name implies, the restaurant serves this speciality pork which is imported from Spain.
EL IBERICO PAVILION is located Lot C4.05.01 Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur. If you are game for Spanish food for a change, this is the restaurant that will tantalize your Spanish tastebuds. Spanish cuisine is heavily influenced by historical processes that shaped local culture and society in some of Europe Iberian Peninsula territories.
Watch our Video Review on Youtube Channel.
EL IBERICO PAVILION KUALA LUMPUR Fine Tasting of Iberico Pork.
RAMADAN BUFFET 2019 KUALA LUMPUR: This Ramadhan, Chakri Palace is delighted to once again hold a buffet of Thai cuisines and local favourite dishes especially for “Tantalizing Tastes of Thailand” buffet promotion to be held at Chakri Palace Sky View Dorsett Hotel Hartamas, Imperial Chakri Palace KLCC and Chakri Palace Pavilion KL from 13th May 2019 onwards.
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s premier shopping destination and a treasure trove of culinary delights, proudly presents Journey of Taste, a mouth-watering food and drink festival to showcase the best local and international cuisine in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. From now until 30 October 2018, Journey of Taste invites shoppers to embark on a delectable food journey with special dining menus, chef appearances, pop-ups and tantalising promotions across more than 10,000 delightful dining and food choices at over 150 outlets.
Looking for exciting new experiences and fun in the month of October? You can start off with tantalising your taste buds with global flavours and numerous first-in-Malaysia eateries found only at Pavilion KL.
Keeping to a healthy lifestyle? Feed your energy with a delicious array of food, drinks and snacks. Have a sweet tooth? Indulge in decadent desserts from ice cream, pastries and scrumptious cakes throughout the day. To make this journey even more exciting, the mall has lined up a series of events, promotions, pop-ups and food demonstrations for all, children included.
"MAKE A DATE WITH PAVILION GASTRONOMICAL JOURNEY OF TASTE FOOD HUNTING AT PAVILION KUALA LUMPUR"
At the media preview, we were showcased with a mini food trail and hunting adventure of Pavilion KL to taste out some of the interesting food and delicious stops, guests were taken through 9 levels of the mall to experience a slice of the diverse F&B offerings, from international brands to the local dishes, innovative drinks to interesting dips.
We started off with the well-known PAUL, THE FRENCH BAKERY RESTAURANT (Lot 2.09.02 & S2.09.02, Level 2, Pavilion KL) which serves freshly baked pastry and freshly brewed coffee for breakfast.
Next, we took a stroll over to the Krispy Kreme Doughnut (Lot. TL1.110.00, Level 1, Pavilion KL) outlet to taste some of the delicious doughnut offerings.
A little walk over to the Sanoook (Lot 1.104.00 & S1.104.00, Level 1, Pavilion KL) which offers a Japanese Thai fusion cuisine
and stop by at the Acme Bar And Coffee (Lot 3.100.00, Level 3, Pavilion KL) for a mocktail and finger food
Our next pitstop lands us at the Fish Bowl (Lot P1.04.00, Level 1, Pavilion KL) which offers a nice takeaway rice bowl which offers 3 choices for you to choose from.
For buffet lovers, the Barbeque Nation (Lot 9.102.00, Level 9, Pavilion Elite KL) (more than 100 plus outlet in India), an Indian style BBQ Buffet
which offers a range of BBQ dishes and delectable main course dishes.
While at the Grand Imperial Seafood Hot Pot & BBQ (Lot 9-105.00 Level 9, Pavilion Elite KL) we were first entertained by the chef demonstration of the making of Lai Mian
followed by a serving of the delicious Lai Mian with a special broth.
Over to the local dishes, we reach the Nasi Lemak Ong (Lot 8.105.00, Level 8, Pavilion Elite KL) outlet which is famed for its Nasi Kandar from Alor Setar
Our last pitstop of our food trail is at the Dip N Dip (Lot 7.103.01 & S7.102.00 Level 7, Pavilion KL) where we were served with the Belgian Chocolate dessert. It was truly a foodie’s dream as guests indulged in a variety of delectable food and beverages to their heart’s content.
Says Kung Suan Ai, Director of Marketing of Pavilion KL, “With Visit Pavilion 2018 being the celebration of our 10-year anniversary, Journey of Taste is a perfect opportunity to add to the list of new and priceless experiences, personalised indulgences, amazing rewards and fulfilment of dreams we have been sharing all year long with our shoppers and the community.
With over 150 F&B outlets, dedicated gourmet hall, spacious restaurants with private rooms and a VIP Dining concierge, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur offers experiential dining options for all occasions and across all age groups. As the defining authority in dining, Journey of Taste is a full sensory journey of taste around the world. We are very excited with all the activities this month and thank our official partners, Maybank, Spritzer and Turkish Airlines, whose support helped to make this campaign possible.”
Some of the highlights of Journey of Taste include:
Louis XIII Celebrates 100 Years Whole October | Couture Pavilion, Level 3
The Louis XIII Mathusalem makes history as the first of a very limited number of this timeless cognac created in 1874, appears on the Malaysian market. The 1st Louis XIII Mathusalem decanter is on display throughout Journey of Taste; view this exquisite masterpiece made by Baccarat that has taken the skills of 20 master craftsmen to produce.
Fiesta de España Launch |A Trip to Spain 9 October | 3.30 - 6.30pm | Tapas Club, Level 7
In conjunction with Spain’s National Day, Tapas Club, La Bodega, El Iberico and llao llao present a curated food fiesta endorsed by the Embassy of Spain. At The Tapas Club, A Trip To Spain celebrates the synergy of Executive Chef Jose Angel Alonso and one-star Michelin Chef Manuel Berganza as they 3 serve Spanish food of the highest standard.
Yoga & Pilates Active Living Day with Lorna Jane 13 October | 10am - 12.30pm | Main Entrance, Level 3
If you’re a yogi with a taste for healthy food – hurry and register for this exciting event in conjunction with National Sports Day. Enjoy a yoga session with Julie Rhee and a pilates session with Julia Vanderdrift.
Launch of Remy Martin VSOP Matt Moore 19 Oct |7pm | Saro Lounge, Level 8
Rémy Martin invites internationally-renowned Matt W. Moore to introduce the next visual chapter of its centuries-old story – brought to life through an exclusive VSOP Limited Edition. The American artist has created a new graphical language for the Rémy Martin VSOP universe.
Ice Dream Festival 20 & 21 October | 1- 5pm | Main & Elite Entrance/Connection
TREAT YO SELF! Pavilion KL present its very first Ice Dream Festival, bringing to you the finest ice-cream and desserts from around the world together for a huge sweet weekend!
Maybank Cardmember Deals
Maybank cardholders may redeem an easy-vent Pyrex food container by spending a minimum of RM150 on a Maybank credit card, or RM250 for non-Maybank cardholders. Shoppers may also redeem a 600ml Snapware eco grip glass bottle by spending a minimum of RM300 on a Maybank credit card, or RM500 for non-Maybank cardholders.
Frequent Foodie Draw
To entice shoppers further, spend RM500 in a single receipt and stand a chance to win one of four pairs of business class tickets to anywhere in Europe, courtesy of Turkish Airlines, the official airline partner for the event.
Shoppers are invited to #JourneyOfTaste and capture their ‘foodie’ moments on social media. For recommendations on dining and more information on Journey of Taste, visit Pavilion KL’s website at www.pavilion-kl.com, check real-time updates on Pavilion KL’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/PavilionKL, Instagram at www.instagram.com/PavilionKualaLumpur or contact Pavilion KL’s Concierge at 03 2118 8833.
Kuala Lumpur Ramadhan Buffet 2018 Enak Rasa Sedap Restaurant KLCC Pullman Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Pullman KLCC is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre, with stone’s throw away to the city’s finest retail outlets, entertainment hot-spots and its business hub are proud to offer the Ramadhan Buffet 2018 with the theme Enak Rasa.
This Ramadhan Pullman KLCC is launching a brand new, all day dining restaurant – Sedap Restaurant; drawing inspiration from the Malaysian phrase 'Sedap' which means 'delightful', the restaurant offers you an unrivalled hub to taste various culinary pleasures.
From 17 May 2018 to 14 June 2018 the hotels’ chefs are proud to present over 200 authentic and fusion local delights such as cured quail in turmeric coconut paste, Pahang style braised codfish, pralines – chocolate-coated date and dodol coated with caramelised nuts, all-time favourite; lamb cooked in 38 different styles – just like how the local’s do it. Exclusively for the holy month!
Featuring the finest buffet spread in town, Sedap Restaurant is ready for this year’s Ramadhan, highlighting notable, not-to-be-missed Malaysian favourites. It takes dining to a whole new level with over 200 varieties of ‘Buka Puasa' dishes. In addition, Sedap Restaurant KLCC Pullman is also preparing a full buffet setup for Sahur, which will be available from 4:30am to 5:30am daily, serving healthy salads, pastries, cereal as well as local dishes.
Pullman KLCC’s buffet dinner will be available daily from 6:30pm to 9:30pm from 17 May to 14 June 2018 and priced at RM168 per adult and RM84 per child aged below 12 years old. For guests who prefer to host their own private “Buka Puasa” get together, or corporate event, the hotel is offering a selection of menus starting from RM150 per person for a minimum of 50 people. All prices are inclusive of prevailing government taxes and service charge. Guests are encouraged to make advanced bookings to avoid disappointment. For Ramadan buffet reservations, email restaurants@pullman-klcc.com.
Ramadhan is the season for us to come together in unity. Facebook and Instagram fans stand to win a Raya Lunch for 4 and a night’s stay in our newly renovated Deluxe Room for 2 when they post a picture of an enjoyable time with family and friends at the Ramadan buffet. Become a fan of the Pullman KLCC on Facebook and follow the Hotel on Instagram @Pullman KLCC to win.
Tantalizing Taste of Thailand Cuisine Chakri Palace Ramadhan Buffet Kuala Lumpur 2018
This year 2018, Chakri Palace Pavilion has undergone a refurbishment with intricate Thai motives on each wall, purple and gold trimmings for a royal touch as well as two upgraded beautiful VIP rooms that can cater for up to 30 guests. As part of the celebration, Chakri Palace showcased a buffet spread of Thai cuisines and local favourite dishes especially for Ramadhan 2018.
The theme for this year Ramadhan is the “Tantalizing Taste of Thailand” Ramadhan buffet promotion will be held at Imperial Chakri Palace KLCC and Chakri Palace Pavilion KL from 18th May 2018 onwards.
The dedicated team of Thai Chefs prepared a scrumptious spread of more than 50 modern and authentic Thai and local favorites dishes spread by the with selection of local ulam-ulam and Kerabu, such as Thai Mango Salad, Thai Papaya salad, famous thai appetizer with seven ingredients “Mieng Kam”, Samosa, Crispy Thai Spring Rolls, Thai Crispy Fried Noodles and many more.
For the main course, guests may indulge in Thai cuisine selections such as lamb in Thai green curry, Crispy Prawns With Butter Sauce, stir-fried squid with salted egg, Tomyam seafood, beef with black pepper sauce and fish with sweet & spicy sauce.
To honour this special time of year, a variety of Malaysian favourites were introduced, including Rendang Daging Tok, Masak Lemak Gulai Daging, Ayam Kapitan and Nasi Briyani.
or the Fried Lamb With Black Pepper Sauce
Featured in live action stalls were the special Steamed Seabass with Lime and Chilli Sauce, Chicken and Beef Satay, Ikan Bakar and Tom Yam Noodles that will definitely leave you craving for more.
Finally, indulge in famous Thai desserts such as Red Ruby Waterchestnut,
Thai mango sticky rice and also local favourites such as kuih-muih melayu, bubur jagung, pulut pisang and many other delicacies. The spread and variety were enough to satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth.
The Imperial Chakri Palace KLCC & Chakri Palace Pavilion “Tantalizing Taste of Thailand” buffet dinner will be available daily from 18th May 2018. The buffet items are rotated from three different menus specially prepared for the month of Ramadhan and is open from 7.00 p.m. onwards.
Priced at RM98.90++(KLCC) & RM88.90++ (Pavilion) per person for adults, RM49.90++ (KLCC) & RM42.90 (Pavilion)per child between six and twelve years old and also for senior citizen (>56 years old) whilst children under six dine for FREE.
Early Bird Offer
(minimum order 4 persons)
Purchase before 14th May 2018 at RM78.90++ Per Adult (KLCC)
Purchase before 14th May 2018 at RM68.90++ Per Adult (Pavilion)
Early birds offer is applicable for period from 8th April 2018 – 14th May 2018 only.
12,000 FREE bottles to be given away across Klang Valley, Penang and Johor!
The secret of the two larger-than-life apples with countdown timers at the main entrance of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and at LG2 of Sunway Pyramid (near Ice Rink) finally unveiled and it transformed into a booth when the clock hit 12 noon today! Somersby, the best-selling cider in Malaysia once again surprised the cider lovers by giving away 4,000 bottles at these two locations in conjunction with the launch of #MagicMoments campaign.
Consumers at Pavilion KL were caught by surprise when picnic goers sitting on a picnic mat with friends, apple pickers plucking apples from the tree while some were reading newspaper – as if in a garden which swiftly assembled to perform a flash mob. This led to the launch of #MagicMoments campaign. We are all searching for things that make us happy and yet simple little pleasures that bring us the greatest joy can be easily overlooked. The new Somersby #MagicMoments campaign is to inspire our consumers to take a break and enjoy life’s little pleasures with the refreshing and fruity taste of Somersby Cider made from sun-ripened apples.
“Life is hectic, especially living in the city. No one would have thought of getting a free
Somersby Cider on a Thursday while heading out for lunch. This is one of those little pleasures in life. We are happy that we put a smile on our consumers’ face and this is simply magical. We believe Somersby is like one’s life’s little pleasure and you can live your #MagicMoments with Somersby too!” said Charles Wong, Marketing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia.
Besides the free Somersby giveaway, consumers at both locations were engaged with the 3D backdrop and the brand’s newly introduced Augmented Reality (aka A.R.) app called Somersby Malaysia. When consumer scans the QR code and download the app, they can post creative photos on their Instagram and Facebook by hashtaging #SomersbyMY and #MagicMoments and something magical awaits. Do check it out to find out more. On site consumers were excited and impressed with the application’s 3D animation and A.R.
That’s not all! Consumers can also win a 3D2N all-expense paid trip to Singapore from 6 August to 30 September using the A.R. app as well. It is simple, fun and easy. Purchase any 4-can or 4-bottle pack of Somersby Cider, take a creative 3D animated photo with the app and post it on Instagram using the app. The most ‘LIKES’ wins. Weekly prizes to be won as well!
Bringing the little pleasure and magical moments closer to Penangites and Johoreans, Somersby Cider will be giving away both Somersby Apple and Blackberry at Gurney Paragon Mall and Sutera Mall on 5 to 6 August.
