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