The month of Ramadhan is just around the corner. Our Muslim brothers and sisters will soon be celebrating their 'Hari Raya Aidilfitri' new year in the month of July 2015. But before that, they will be practicing one full month of 'puasa'.
What is puasa?
The Practice of Puasa Ramadhan is the act of fasting from food, drinks and any other acts that are prohibited from when the light touches the land, until when the Sun sets.
Many muslim families break their fast at home with the family. But there is also many nice venues that they may 'buka puasa' or break fast, or have their Sahur.
One such venue is the Tonka Bean Cafe @ the Impiana KLCC Hotel.
This year Tonka Cafe offers it's 'Iftar Ramadhan Buffet Menu' from 18th of June 2015 to 17th of July 2015, 6.30pm to 10.00pm. The bazaar styled servings will feature a huge spread of over 300 mouth-watering delicacies, more than 20 flavours of Baskin Robbins Ice-cream, Unlimited Durians to munch on, and the most sought after Zam-Zam water imported directly from the source!
Zam-zam Water
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| Welcome to Tonka Bean Cafe |
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| Welcome Serving of Kurma and Zam-Zam Water |
What is 'Air Zam-Zam' or Zam-Zam Water?
According to Islamic History, it was by the instruction of God that Abraham left his second wife Hagar and her son Ismael at a spot in the desert and walk away. Desperately seeking for water to quench the thirst of her child, she prayed to God for the means to save her child. There are 2 versions of which came there after. One was that the infant Ishmael scrapped the ground with his feet and out came a spring of water. The second versions was that the angel Gabriel sent by God struck the ground and a spring of water came forth.
In both outcomes, that was the well of whence the zam-zam water we know to day comes from.
The Zam-zam water offered by Impiana is imported directly from that well (limited to one glass per person).
The Spread
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Tonka Bean offers more than 300 traditional dishes from all around Malaysia, with a few signature ones like the "Sup Gear Box", the roast lamb, and the Briyani Gam that comes with beef, lamb and chicken versions.
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| Over 300 specially prepared traditional dishes from all over Malaysia to choose from. |
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| Including Salmon |
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| Oysters |
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| Aneka Kari Lautan |
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| Various Indian cuisine |
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| Briyani Gam, Chicken, Beef and Lamb! |
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| Traditional Malaysia Salad |
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| Traditional desserts |
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| Kambing Golek |
All with excellent quality and taste.
Baskin Robbins delight
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Tonka Delight also urges diners not to miss the Unlimited Scoops of Baskin Robbins Ice-cream available to you in over 20 flavours and condiments. And did I mention Unlimited and over 20 flavours?
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| Over 20 flavours of free flow Ice-Cream! |
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| Customize your Baskin Robbins Dessert Dish! |
Duran Durian!
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Tonka Bean this Ramadhan offers a variety of fruits available here in Malaysia, most importantly ... UNLIMITED servings of Durian! Yes UNLIMITED servings of Durian!
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| Chef serving Durian |
You Durian lovers will enjoy your favourite King of Fruits. And those who aren't such a big fan (like my poor self), there are a variety of other fruits to enjoy like dragonfruits, langsat, rambutans, melons and pomegranate.
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| Chef and his Fruit mansion |
The buffet is set at RM148 nett per person. But for the first 3 days and last 3 days of Ramadhan, the buffet will be set at RM128 nett per person. Children between 6 -12 years of age are given a 50% discount per person.
Ambience
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The Seven-piece Live Ghazal Band was not showcased to us during this preview, we are told that the live band will feature the sounds of Gendangs, gambus and vocalists to help down our tummies.
There is also the option of a more private setting if buffet style is not your style of breaking fast. You may opt to break fast at the Cedar on 15 restaurant with a minimum booking of 50 pax at the same price.
Sahur Menu, Makanan Sunnah & additionals
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Should you decide to have the Sahur menu instead, the price is at RM53 nett per person available from 3am to 5.30am.
Sahur Menu comprises of a soup (ox tail, lamb or Chicken), a main course that you will choose 2 mains and 1 vegetables; and dessert and teh tarik.
Makanan Sunnah is also offered on the side.
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| The Sahur variety |
There are prayer rooms available at Lobby and Level 1 for your convenience. Diners are also given Belle Saloon and Aquaria vouchers.
In Conclusion
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We found that the spread was wide and delicious. We especially liked the tomato rice, all three versions of the Briyani gam, the satay, the ayam goreng berempah, and their signature dishes. Baskin Robbins Ice-cream was also worth trying for.
For the quality of food and the abundance of the spread for the buffet, I believe RM148 is quite worth the money especially if you are into buffets. Of course, if you try it out on the first 3 days and the last 3 days , it would be at a discounted rate of RM128 per person.
For Dining Reservations, please contact 03-21471111, extension 3320/3034
Tonka Bean Cafe at IMPIANA KLCC HOTEL is situated on the Lobby level within the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur's City Centre.
Gratitudes
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We would like to extend my utmost gratitude to Mr. Andre, Ms. Kala and Ms Kim of Impiana KLCC Hotel for the invitation to their 'Iftar Ramadhan Menu preview'. We thoroughly enjoyed trying out the spread!
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| Thank you for the opportunity! |
And the Ice-cream! =D
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| Thank you for the Ice-cream |
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