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| Causa |
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| Papas a la Huacaina |
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| Ceviche |
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| Mussels |
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| Cherimoya Dessert |
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| Ran Fanote |
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| Torta de Tres Leches |
Peruvian Buffet at the Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Cancel all of your dinner plans for the next five days and make a
reservation for the Peruvian buffet at the Ritz!
reservation for the Peruvian buffet at the Ritz!
Peruvian gastronomy is known amongst South Americans as lo mejor (the best). Of course, eachLatin countryman is proud of their national cuisine, but there seems to be a
general consensus, that when it comes to delectable dishes, the Peruvians are
leading the pack.
Combining a wide mix of cultures and a vast range of terrain
producing incredibly diverse ingredients, the cuisine from this region is nothing
less than a foodie’s dream. From the Andes to the Pacific, the extensive
diversity of quality produce has led to a seemingly innumerable collection of
plates that are uniquely Peruvian.
producing incredibly diverse ingredients, the cuisine from this region is nothing
less than a foodie’s dream. From the Andes to the Pacific, the extensive
diversity of quality produce has led to a seemingly innumerable collection of
plates that are uniquely Peruvian.
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| Starter |
Three chefs from the J.W. Marriot, Peru and 100s of kilos of
ingredients (mostly potatoes, seafood and spices) have arrived to Malaysian
shores ready to introduce their culinary treasures to KLites. Even after our
second night of dining here, we remained impressed with the most comprehensive
themed buffet I’ve seen in the city. We were amazed to see the entire spread
(not just a section) filled with exclusively Peruvian food.
ingredients (mostly potatoes, seafood and spices) have arrived to Malaysian
shores ready to introduce their culinary treasures to KLites. Even after our
second night of dining here, we remained impressed with the most comprehensive
themed buffet I’ve seen in the city. We were amazed to see the entire spread
(not just a section) filled with exclusively Peruvian food.
A long time fan of food from this region, I have for many
years missed the home made dishes of my darling friend Rosa Maria – the
Peruvian wonder woman who first introduced me to scrumptious Peruvian plates
from her kitchen (and a whole lot of other wisdom that came as a compulsory
side dish with each serve).
years missed the home made dishes of my darling friend Rosa Maria – the
Peruvian wonder woman who first introduced me to scrumptious Peruvian plates
from her kitchen (and a whole lot of other wisdom that came as a compulsory
side dish with each serve).
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| Conchas |
Without naming every single item on the buffet, the picks I
believe you must get on your plate are: Causa (yellow mashed potato topped with
crab tuna or chicken salad, lime and chili); Papas a la Huacaina (boiled potatoes
topped with a creamy chili sauce); Ceviche (no less than five varieties of fish
marinated in lime juice producing a magnificently succulent tang of slurpy
addiction); Seafood Soup; Suspiro Limeño (Lima Whisper – traditional pudding
made with condensed and evaporated milks); Ran Fañote (cream cheese, topped
with lime zest, nuts, apricots, grated coconut, toasted bread and drenched in
sticky honey) and; any of the desserts containing cherimoya (a fruit commonly
used in Peruvian food).
believe you must get on your plate are: Causa (yellow mashed potato topped with
crab tuna or chicken salad, lime and chili); Papas a la Huacaina (boiled potatoes
topped with a creamy chili sauce); Ceviche (no less than five varieties of fish
marinated in lime juice producing a magnificently succulent tang of slurpy
addiction); Seafood Soup; Suspiro Limeño (Lima Whisper – traditional pudding
made with condensed and evaporated milks); Ran Fañote (cream cheese, topped
with lime zest, nuts, apricots, grated coconut, toasted bread and drenched in
sticky honey) and; any of the desserts containing cherimoya (a fruit commonly
used in Peruvian food).
It would be hard to imagine a Peruvian feast without the national
cocktail, Pisco Sour. Fortunately there’s no need to as the buffet comes with
two per diner.
cocktail, Pisco Sour. Fortunately there’s no need to as the buffet comes with
two per diner.
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| Peruvian Dessert |
The spread is only running for six days and the menu will
change nightly so you can come every day and taste something new. The buffet is
open from 7:30pm daily but will only run until Tuesday October 16th,
so be advised to get in early as you will want to return. Priced at RM180++ per
person some of you might gasp at the numbers. The reality though, is that three
chefs and a mountain of ingredients have been transported across oceans from
the other side of the world and, well, it is at the Ritz. Compared to a plane
ticket, it’s a good deal.
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| Pisco Sour |
Reason to visit: a rare chance to dine on authentic Peruvian
food in KL prepared by three top chefs and ingredients all the way from Peru.
food in KL prepared by three top chefs and ingredients all the way from Peru.
Cesar’s
Level One
Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur
168 Jalan Imbi
55100 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
+6 03 2142 8000
Every picture, in my mind "oh" ! Peruvian buffet at the Ritz … I'd say "picturelicious" (if there is such a word)
I like that new vocab. 🙂 Hope you get to try the buffet WCW.
After seeing all these food pics, I'm so excited about our Peru trip now! 😀
You're off to Peru! Email me! I have lots of tips. One of the BEST travel spots in the world.
for sure!
A fab write up.. food was indeed awesome! I wanna go again!
That was my second night running. I swear if I could squeeze it in I would be there every night until it closes. 🙂
I spied my favorite… Ceviche!!! drooling…..so early this morning… 😛
And… you're going to love this! – at least 5 different types!
i'm salivating like a rabid dog over your luscious photos! and i think i'd go barking mad if i don't get another opportunity to taste the ceviches here! 😀
What a choice of ceviches right! No less than 5! Oceanic heaven. 🙂
I've never had Peruvian cuisine b4, Amazing!
Slee, don't miss this chance. It will save you a trip to Peru!
"I'm not going to write up this one, I'm just going to enjoy myself" one tall, attractive woman told me on Wednesday night….I knew you wouldn't be able to resist blogging! I couldn't look too long at your pictures as I started drooling on the keyboard…such a fun evening and such great food!
Ha! I did stick to my word regarding Wednesday's opening. I returned Thursday for the write up! What an excuse to get to eat that yummy spread twice 🙂
Hey, what's Causa? Like Slee, I've never tasted Peruvian cuisine. Cool!
Causa is the most deliciously yummy meal made with simple ingredients – yellow mashed potato is layered with a salad of tuna, chicken or crab with lots of lime juice and chili that gives it flavour but not heat. Addictive. 🙂
The peruvian cusine is really delicious.. you have to try it and you'll see.
😛
I agree. Peruvian food is one of the world's treasures – everyone should have the chance to try it at least once. 🙂