Taste Selera Warisan Meldrum at GBW Hotel

 

With its strategic location on Bukit Meldrum, GBW Hotel draws inspiration from its historical site to present a breaking-of-fast buffet dubbed, Selera Warisan Meldrum which aims to satisfy the cravings of diners who are homesick for homecooked specialties this Ramadan.

 

Replica of Malay kampung house at the
outdoor section of the Selera Warisan
Meldrum buffet spread this Ramadan

Selera Warisan Meldrum, simply translated as A Taste of Meldrum Heritage, is the theme for a menu of traditional favourites served from live-cooking stations, appetizers, main course dishes to savour with rice as well desserts and refreshing drinks.

 

Chef Karim and his culinary team at the GBW Hotel Johor Baru are presenting this sumptuous spread of familiar dishes that will not only tantalize the diners’ tastebuds but also give them that much longed-for comfort and taste of home.

 

Laid out within the café and spanning across the length of the hotel lobby with live-cooking stations in the outdoor section, there are more than 100 dishes served in this generous spread for the breaking-of-fast buffet served from now till April 20.

 

Local crisps served in air-tight containers

In the Appetizer section the buffet begins with a choice of preserved dates and a range of mixed salads in various types of Kerabu and fresh ingredients provided for diners to mix their own Rojak Petis and Gado-Gado.

 

For a crunchy bite, there are choices of local crisps like keropok, kerepek, banana chips as well as mini versions of rempeyek as well as pickled fruits to whet the appetite for more food from the hot buffet.

 

Freshly-grilled skewers of Beef and Chicken satay

The daily menu served in the hot buffet is a range of popular dishes prepared with meat, poultry, fish, seafood and shellfish as well as local vegetables like petai beans, in menus that will rotate to welcome diners back for a taste of something different.

 

Familiar dishes in the hot buffet include Ayam Rendang (chicken), Ikan Kari Mamak (fish), Daging Kurma Berkentang (beef), Kambing Gulai Kawah (lamb), Udang Masak Lemak Cili Padi (prawns), Sotong Sambal Petai (squid), Kupang Masak Merah Berserai (mussels), and Sayur Lemak Nenas Ikan Masin (vegetables).

 

Diner helping himself to Nasi Briyani Ambok

In the outdoor section, live-cooking stations are designed as stalls to serve Kambing Golek or whole roasted lamb, Beef and Chicken Satay, Aneka Mee Senandung Selatan for a choice of noodles like Curry Noodles and Mee Rebus, as well as a choice of stir-fried noodles.

 

At the hot soup stall, GBW Aneka Sup, diners may have a rich beefy soup to add in a choice of cut meat, carrots and potatoes.

 

Thirst-quenching drinks to choose from

Warung Wak Da’eng serves freshly-made breads like Murtabak and Roti Jala or net bread to savour with the gravies while the Goreng-Goreng stall offers deep-fried items like fried bananas, sweet potato slices, small spring rolls, samosa and the hottest favourite – cubes of deep-fried durian.

 

For a choice of rice, there are Nasi Lemak Kukus Bonda, rice steamed in coconut milk served with condiments and freshly-fried Ayam Berempah (chicken), and Nasi Briyani Ambok (lamb) served with dhall or lentil gravy and Ayam Masak Merah (chicken).

 

An appetizing pick of favoured food!

It was a pleasure to observe how diners mixed and matched their pick of favoured items from the wide buffet spread to savour.

 

For instance, I saw how favourite Nasi Lemak was topped with two choices of egg – hardboiled and bulls-eye – as well as deep-fried Ayam Berempah with a side of gravy, Siput Sedut Masak Lemak Cili Padi (shellfish) served in a small bowl.

 

Topping steamed glutinous rice (Pulut) with
warm gravy made with durian (Durian Serawa)
 

Indoors, the eye-catching, colourful array of cakes, tarts, puddings and pastries are designed to tempt while an assortment of local kuih and sweet broths vie for equal attention.

 

This meal ends sweetly with a choice of warm and cold desserts in the form of Pulut Serawa Durian, Bubur Pulut Hitam, shaved ice ABC-Cendol, a range of ice-cream flavours and fresh cut fruits.

 

There is a choice of thirst-quenching cold drinks as well as a range of hot beverages like Coffee, Tea, Milo and Teh Tarik or pulled tea.

 

Prayer rooms are prepared for the convenience of Muslim diners, and parking is provided in the indoor carpark. Remember to have your parking ticket endorsed at the hotel reception to pay a flat rate parking fee.

 

Selera Warisan Meldrum Ramadan Buffet is served daily from 6.30pm to 9.30pm at D’ Meldrum Café on the lobby level of the hotel from now to April 20, 2023.

 

Rate at RM98 nett per adult and RM48 nett per child aged six to 12 years and seniors aged above 60 years.

 

Take advantage of the Early Bird rate of RM78 nett for adults for vouchers bought from now till March 31.

 

GBW Hotel is located at No. 9R Jalan Bukit Meldrum, 80300 Johor Baru, Johor.

 

For reservations, Tel: +6016 710 0048, +6016 723 3558 and +6016 710 0073.

 

For more info, visit webpage: www.gbwhotel.com.my