Holiday Inn Express & Suites' first Ramadan

 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Baru presents its first breaking-of-fast buffet at the Great Room in the theme, Selera Kampung which features traditional Ramadan favourites with a range of dishes that reflect authentic Johor flavours.

 

Grilled lamb Briyani Rice is served from
a live-station at the top of the stairs

Fresh from its recent grand opening, the hotel’s culinary team has planned exciting menus for diners to break their fast with a mouthwatering buffet spread that comes with live entertainment by a four-piece band.

 

Diners who arrive by staircase from the lobby to Level One, will be greeted by the fragrance of grilled lamb with Briyani Rice along with condiments like lamb gravy, raita and papadam crisps, served from a live-station at the top of the stairs. A helpful staff will be on hand to carve the lamb and serve.

 

Traditional sambal dip sauces to choose from

The breaking-of-fast meal begins with a range of appetizers like dried dates, ulam-ulaman kampung or local greens topped with a choice of sambal sauces, and a selection of kerepek and keropok crisps to munch on.

 

In addition to jars of traditional pickles, there are Rojak Tahu and Kerabu salads as well as Western-style salads to assemble and savour with dressings of your choice.

 

Tender meat in the Sup Tulang Rawan Berempah

Another Ramadan favourite are skewers of grilled satay in choices of beef or chicken, accompanied by essential condiments like sliced raw cucumber, onions and nasi empit or rice cubes, to savour with peanut sauce.

 

With your appetite whet for more, enjoy Sup Tulang Rawan Berempah, a warm and comforting beef bone soup and don’t forget to fish out some of the tender meat to enjoy with the tasty soup.

 

Condiments to top Johor Laksa before 
adding the rich, fish gravy

Unlike other laksa which are made with noodles, Laksa Johor – a uniquely Johor specialty – is made with spaghetti, topped with condiments like chai-poh, a Chinese preserved vegetable, cucumber slivers and chopped daun selasih, before adding on the rich, fish gravy.

 

In the hot buffet, familiar dishes are prepared for diners to enjoy eating with steamed white rice. In addition to rice, there is also Mee Goreng or fried noodles to enjoy.

 

Assam Pedas Kupang

A must-have is Johor-style Assam Pedas, a hot and spicy gravy prepared in three choices of main ingredients, Daging (beef), Sotong (squid), and Kupang (mussels).

 

Humble dishes that families enjoy in village homes include Nangka Muda Masak Lemak Daun Selasih or young jack fruit cooked in coconut milk and basil leaves.

 

The range of home-style dishes continue in Ikan Tenggiri Gulai Nenas or Tenggiri fish braised with pineapple, Daging Salai Masak Chili Api Berkentang or smoked beef with bird’s-eye chili and potatoes, and Ayam Masak Bunga Kantan or chicken with torch ginger flower, a fragrant version of tasty chunks of chicken.

 

A range of cakes, puddings and pastries

The daily Ramadan buffet menu will rotate to provide diners with a variety to enjoy even when they made repeat visits to dine here.

 

The prawn dish, for instance, may alternate between Udang Goreng Nestum, prawns fried Chinese-style in Nestum (an oat mix) and Udang Masak Lemak Rebung or prawns in coconut milk with bamboo shoot.

 

Thirst-quenchers come in a choice of cut fresh fruits, a range of refreshing cool drinks as well as hot coffee and tea.

 

The Selera Kampung Ramadan buffet comes
with live music entertainment

For a sweet ending, pick from cakes, puddings and pastries and assemble your own refreshing Ice-Kacang, a shaved ice specialty with your choice of condiments.

 

The Selera Kampung Ramadan will be served at the Great Room from April 5 to May 1, 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Prayer Room is provided for diners’ convenience.

 

Rate at RM88 nett per adult and RM48 nett per child aged five to 12 years.

 

Take advantage of the Early Bird special rate at RM68 nett per adult for vouchers bought before April 1.

 

For every 10 vouchers bought, one voucher will be given Free.

 

The Great Room is on Level One of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Baru, located at Lot 512, Jalan Syed Mohd Mufti, 80000 Johor Baru, Johor.

 

For reservations, Tel: +607 218 3333 or +6018 9176199 and +6013 7382737.