Few things bring people together like festivals. After all, it creates shared moments between people as they celebrate together. With fun and food, festivals usually promise a good time for all. And Deepavali is no exception.
When one thinks Deepavali, aside from their eye-catching decorations and dances, the festival’s food is what jumps to mind. It’s rare to enjoy the tasty morsels that only seem to be available during the celebration. Well, have we got a treat for you. This Deepavali, enjoy selected curated feasts as you celebrate with friends and family!
1. Mandarin Oriental
It’s time to go back to India’s roots with this feast! Mandarin Oriental presents the Regional Cuisines of India, made by Chef Rajiv Vatsyayan and his Brigade de Cuisine. Each authentic dish and drink allows visitors to indulge in the taste of India incorporated by their spices and seasonal ingredients.
Some dishes which stood out were the Sikandari Khush Ran and Tandoori Champein. Both dishes are made with lamb, just cooked in different ways. The Sikandari Khush Ran is a leg of lamb marinated in the chef’s specialty blend of spices and air cooked inside a steam container with root vegetables. The Tandoori Champein is marinated lamb chops cooked in a tandor oven. But, if you love fish, the dish to try would be the Meen Moilee which is a specialty fish dish from the Southern Indian coastal region.
However, for dessert we highly recommend trying the Fruit Pani Puri Shooter. It’s flavoured water served with a deep-fried crisp flatbread. Additionally, it’s fun to eat as you can add ingredients of your own choosing to the flatbread before washing everything down with the flavoured water. Tasting this popular Indian street food was certainly an experience!
This feast will be hosted at Mosiac from 20th to 24th October. The Regional Cuisines of India priced at RM188+ per person for lunch and RM228+ per person for Dinner or Sunday Brunch. For reservations visit their website. There is also an option for a Stay and Dine, with a package that includes a one-night stay in a Deluxe Park View Room, the Regional Cuisines of India buffet dinner at Mosaic as well as a complimentary breakfast for two.
2. Shangri La
However, if you’re looking for vegetarian options, Shangri La is the one to turn to. With main courses like Paneer Khatta Pyyaz (Indian cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, bell peppers and pickled onion), Amritsari Cholley, and Thosai Masala (stuffed marinated potato in cook in Thosai batter), vegetarian eaters are sure to be delighted.
Aside from their veggie items, visitors can enjoy their signature Seafood buffet specialties with add-on Deepavali festive dishes. Indulge in their rice and Indian bread supplemented with Kerala fish curry, Lamb Vindaloo and Butter Chicken Tikka Masala, to name a few. And, don’t forget to try their Indian desserts like Gulab Jamun, Payasam, Kulfi and Rava Kesari.
This Deepavali buffet will be available from 21st to 28th October. The lunch buffet is available from Tuesday to Thursday (RM198 nett) and Friday to Sunday (RM258 nett). Buffet dinner on the other hand, is available from Tuesday to Thursday (RM198 nett) and Friday to Sunday (RM258 nett). For reservation and further enquiries, please call +603 2074 3900, WhatsApp +6019 390 2257 or email restaurantreservations.slkl@shangri-la.com.
You can also send loved ones a selection of hand-crafted pastries from Lemon Garden 2Go. This Deepavali, they have Deepavali themed cakes such as Orange Sugee Cake, Deepavali “The Light of Happiness and Harmony” Cake, and Deepavali “Love and Sparkle of Joy” Cake. The price for such cakes start from RM108 nett.
Other desserts are also available such as their Deepavali sweets gift box (RM120 nett) and a Premium Snack Gift Box (RM108 nett). To order, browse their online store or contact their delivery team at +6032074 3900 or Whatsapp at +6019390 2257.
3. foodpanda
So, eating out isn’t for everyone, but no worries! You can enjoy Deepavali delicacies sent to the comfort of your own home. Here are some Deepavali promotions and offers you can check out:
- Promo code PESTAPANDA gives 50% off food orders (capped at RM13.50) with a minimum order value of RM25.00. You can also use promo code TEN to get RM10 off, with a minimum order value of RM35.00. While stocks last.
- Receive 40% (capped at RM8.00) off with a minimum order value of RM20.00 at selected restaurants from 2.00-5.00pm daily with promo code ORDERNOW. While stocks last.
- Key in promo code FREEDEL for free deliveries with a minimum order value of RM25.00. While stocks last.
- With the promo code PESTAPANDA, you can try out the all new thick and crunchy crust at Pizza Hut with an extra crunchy cheddar edge to all your favourite toppings with 75% off from 1st October to December. While stocks last.
If you’re shopping on pandamart, here are discounts and codes you might be interested in. For the period of 14th October to 3rd November, get discounts of up to 20% off of various pandamart categories:
- Groceries from 14th October to 20th October
- Home & Beauty from 21st October to 27th October
- Fresh Produce & Dairy Products from 28th October to 3rd November
You can also get their Deepavali special consisting of Murukku, Pineapple Tarts, Cornflake Cookies and Almond London Cookies. These will be available on pandamart for a limited time only.
These four shops also have great deals for you to check out during this festive season. Lotus is offering up to 30% on deals on the foodpanda app from 1st to 31st October. If you want Nestle ice cream, there’s a 10% discount available till 31st October. There are also brand deals of up to 50% off at Watsons from 1st October to 31st October, so be sure to stock up! And, last but not least, 7-Eleven is offering discounts of up to 35% on selected products from 1st October to 31st October. Now, that’s what we call a deal that you can’t resist!
We certainly hope these feast and deals make the festival festive for you! In the meantime, Happy Deepavali to all who celebrate it!
