Malaysian foods at Melia Purosani

Malaysian foods at Melia Purosani

YOGYAKARTA: In observance of Malaysia's Independence Day that
falls on Aug. 31, Yogyakarta Melia Purosani Hotel on Jl.
Suryotomo 31 is offering a range of selected Malaysian dishes for
the whole month of September.

The Malaysian Culture and Food Festival was officially
launched on Monday evening by head of Yogyakarta Tourism Office
Budi Djoko Sulistyo. Also present at the launching ceremony was
the director of Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, Roslan Othman.

In the first week, the hotel is offering both a buffet and an
ala carte menu. The buffet costs Rp 98,000 for adults and Rp
49,000 for children, said hotel public relations manager Edna
Sosiawanti.

For the rest of the month, she said, both lunch and dinner
will be a la carte.

Among the specialties prepared by Chef Abdurrahman Mohd from
Penang, Malaysia, are Acar Rampai, Kerabu Soohon, Peasmbur, Tahu
Sumbat, and Ayam Berempah soup as appetizers. The selection of
hot dishes include Daging Masak Hitam, Kambing Masalla, Ayam
Masak Merah, Kobis Goreng Mamak Style, and Nasi Lemak.

"The teh Tarik, the special Malaysian tea, is also provided
during the program," Endah said. -- JP