Malaysia on a Plate – an event celebrating authentic and diverse flavors of Malaysian cuisine – starts today, brought to the city dwellers of Dhaka by the iconic, state of the art and luxury hotel Sheraton Dhaka in Banani.
Hotel Sheraton Dhaka is collaborating with the Malaysian High Commission Dhaka, Mutual Trust Bank Ltd, Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Transcom Beverages Ltd, AirAsia and Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd for the event.
This special Food Festival begins on September 10 and will continue till September 25 at The Garden Kitchen Restaurant (level 14) Sheraton Dhaka (Banani).
Two celebrity chefs Muhammad Hazwan Bin Hazal and Muhammad Alif Akhbar Bin Zakaria came all the way from Malaysia to serve the authentic taste of Malaysian delicacies to all the food lovers here in Dhaka.
Some of the special Malaysian dishes are Nasi Goreng, Nasi Lemak, Kerabu Lautan, Sambal Kicap Sotong Bakar, Udang Harimau Sambal Petai, Udang Masak Lada Hitamalong etc.
In addition, for the meat lovers, authentic Malaysian Kerabu Ayam Carik Daun Selom, Sambal Ikan Bilis Tumbuk Cili Api, Satay Ayam, Beef Bersama Kuah Kacang, Timun, Bawang, Nasi Impit and many more mouthwatering dishes.
Also a variety of desserts such as Pengat Keledek Merah, Bubur Kacang Hijau, Pengat Pisang and many more to satisfy the diners’ sweet-tooth.
The inaugural ceremony of the festival was held on Saturday at The Garden Kitchen Restaurant, level 14, Sheraton Dhaka (Banani).
HE Haznah Md Hashim, high commissioner of Malaysia to Bangladesh, was the chief guest along with Md Shakawath Hossain, chief executive officer of Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC, Stephane Masse, general manager, The Westin Dhaka & In-Charge Sheraton Dhaka, Md Abu Bokar Siddik, head of Card Division at Mutual Trust Bank Ltd, Syed Almas Kabir, president of Bangladesh Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Erhan Demir, executive chef at Sheraton Dhaka, celebrity chefs from Malaysia and other distinguished guests, partners corporate high officials, food bloggers and media friends cut the ribbon to inaugurate this exclusive food festival “Malaysia on a Plate” followed by a food tasting session presented by our celebrity chefs from Malaysia.
Md Shakawath Hossain, CEO of Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC, said, “Malaysia is close to the heart of Bangladesh for many reasons, and Malaysia too has maintained a great relationship with Bangladesh after our independence in 1971.
“Through this food festival, Sheraton has launched food diplomacy with Malaysia. This event will further strengthen our bilateral ties.”
High commissioner of Malaysia to Bangladesh HE Haznah Md Hashim said, “The foundation of Malaysia’s bilateral ties with Bangladesh is very strong.
“I want to thank Hotel Sheraton for organising such a food festival close to the Malaysia National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations.”
Guests who will be dining at the Garden Kitchen during the festival (dinner only) will have a chance to win a return airline ticket to and from Malaysia, plus one-night accommodation with breakfast at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The buffet dinner is priced at TK 8,500 Net per person. B1G1 offers from 20+ bank partners will also be available during the festival which the guests can take advantage of to enjoy the one of a kind spread.
Interested diners are also expected to make reservations before coming by calling The Garden Kitchen at +8801313709099 and +8801799987544.
Malaysia on a Plate is brought to you in association with Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mutual Trust Bank Ltd and MasterCard are the Principal Partners, Transcom Beverages Ltd is the Beverage Partner, Air Asia is the Airline Partner and Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd. is the Loyalty Partner for Malaysia on a plate.
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