Head here for great Malaysian food!

Do you love Malaysian food, or have you still not tried it but want to? Then read on! The Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore is running a Malaysian-themed series across Food Capital and The Lobby Lounge from 1 June to 12 July. There are three ways to dine: a buffet, an afternoon tea and a tiffin set, showcasing popular dishes like ayam masak merah.

The series marks the hotel’s first-ever 10-hands Malaysian chef collaboration buffet, celebrating the country’s culinary heritage and regional diversity. It’s led by Grand Copthorne Waterfront’s Johor-born Chef Peter Pang, alongside guest chefs from Penang, Sarawak, Sabah and Kuala Lumpur, bringing a broad mix of regional flavours to the table.

Malaysian food draws from Malay, Chinese and Indian influences, so flavours range from tangy and spicy to rich, sweet or aromatic – often within the same meal.

Three ways to try Malaysian food in Singapore – all in one place!

#1 Flavours of Malaysia buffet at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore’s Food Capital

At Food Capital, each participating chef presents a dish from their respective state, showcasing a range of iconic Malaysian favourites and regional specialities as part of the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore buffet experience.

You’ll come across popular Malaysian dishes like assam laksa (a fish-based broth that’s big in Penang) and ayam masak merah (chicken in a sweet-spicy tomato gravy, commonly associated with Kuala Lumpur). There are also lighter, less familiar dishes like hinava from Sabah – a citrus-cured fish – and Sarawak kolo mee, a traditional noodle dish.

The Flavours of Malaysia buffet lunch (Monday to Saturday) is priced at $72 per adult and $36 per child, while dinner is $106 per adult and $53 per child from Sunday to Thursday, and $116 per adult and $58 per child on Fridays and Saturdays; kids aged five and under dine for free.

#2 Malaysian Heritage Afternoon Tea at The Lobby Lounge

The Lobby Lounge’s afternoon tea (served daily from 3pm to 5pm) gives the classic high tea a Malaysian twist.

Instead of classic sandwiches, you’ll find things like chicken skewers with a lemongrass peanut sauce, keropok lekor with sambal, and a mini Ramly burger – a well-known Malaysian street food, reworked into a bite-sized canapé. Scones are still part of the experience, but here they’re made with gula melaka (a local palm sugar), and desserts include cendol cake and durian-based treats.

The Malaysian Heritage Afternoon Tea also comes with tea pairing in collaboration with Pryce Tea, plus an unlimited scone trolley.

It’s priced at $68 for two people with Pryce Sparkling Tea, or $108 for two with a glass of Devaux Coeur des Bar Blanc de Noirs each.

#3 Flavours of Malaysia Tiffin Set at The Lobby Lounge

There’s also a Flavours of Malaysia tiffin set ($28) at The Lobby Lounge to try. Traditionally, a tiffin refers to a home-style meal packed into tiered containers – a mix of dishes served together, rather than one single plate. And that’s very much the idea here, making it a great way to try a few different Malaysian foods and flavours.

This version centres around ayam masak merah, a rich, sweet-spicy chicken served with steamed rice, sambal and a selection of sides. Expect a mix on your tray, including acar timun nanas (a light pineapple and cucumber pickle), otak-otak, seasonal vegetables and a simple chicken clear soup, plus a kueh of the day to finish.

Good to know

Working or living around Robertson Quay? There’s a 10% discount on the total bill, which makes it an easy lunch option to keep in mind.

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