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.
