Kampung Style Ramadhan Buffet @ Zende Restaurant Seri Pacific

This is the first time I purchase Groupon for dining option. I had heard some comments regarding purchasing Groupon for dining option isn't that worth as mentioned. For example, saving xx% for RMyy instead of RMzz. However, I will still give a try to purchase the voucher since I were invited by my colleague for breaking fast together (though I weren't fasting).

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Zende Restaurant

Address: Jalan Putra, 50350 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-4049 4352 / 03-4049 4351 

Website: Seri Pacific Hotel Zende Restaurant

Facebook: Seri Pacific Hotel KL

Menu: Subject to Rotation

"Housed within Seri Pacific Hotel—a classy five-star establishment a brisk ten-minute walk away from Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle and a quick three minutes away from the Star LRT Station—Zende Restaurant is a welcome sight for folks seeking respite after enduring a day away from food in Malaysia's humid tropical weather. An establishment that focuses on delivering satisfactory meals to be enjoyed within its contemporary and spacious dining space, the restaurant offers a medley of Asian and international cuisines for all-day dining escapades while its 186 seating capacity accommodates everything from romantic dates to casual group meals to memorials for pet tortoises."

~adapted from Groupon~

I am not fancy with buffet type dining. This is because most of the food is pre-prepared, not all the dishes are their specialties, not environmental friendly (waste food).

Let's take a look to what they have. At first glance, you will be shocked by their limited varieties. However, you shall not feel disappointed since their dishes are above average. Compliments (5 of them order, 5 thumbs up are given to it) are given to their hot dish (spaghetti serve white sauce or tomato based). This is because they make it for you after you drop your order at the station. However, they added chili padi in the cooking, do make sure you're ready for the hot and spicy challenge. Typically, it is not a problem to a Malaysia. (Malaysia Boleh!!!)

Appetizer 

Tauhu Sumbat 

Kacang Tanah Goreng Berlada 

Ikan Masin Goreng Belada 

Goreng Ikan Masin (Sepat & Ikan Cekik Leher)

Telur Masin, Sambal Ikan Bilis Dengan Petai 

Gado-Gado, Tempe Goreng Bercili

Kerabu Section

Manga, Taugeh, Perut, Nangka, Nenas, Kacang Botol, Daging, 

Pegaga, Selom, Jelatah

Ulam Station

Daun Kadok, Daun Selom, Ulam Raja, Paku Rawan, Kerdas, Petai, Jering, 

Kacang Botol, Peria Rebus, Pucuk Ubi Rebus, Timun, Tomato, Nangka Rebus, 

Chili Hijau & Merah, Chili Padi

Keropok Station ;

Keropok Udang, Malinja, Sayuran, Ikan, Papadom, Keladi, Ubi Keledek & Pisang 

Rempeyek

Local Dip

Sambal Belacan, Cencalok, Budu, Sambal Mangga & Tempoyak Chili, Sambal Belacan,

Sambal Mangga & Sambal Tomato

Jeruk Buah-Buahan

Kelubi, Ceremai, Kedondong, Betik, Mangga, Anggur, Sengkuang, Buah Pala,

Asam Jawa, Bawang, Guava, Kundang

Noodles Corner

Wantan, Laksa Assam, Mee Rebus, Laksa Johor & Curry Laksa

Carving Station

Kambing Panggang Corner

Leg of Lamb

Soup

Hot & Sour Soup with Crabmeat

Beef Soup

Serve with breads and butter

Hot Dishes

Stik Daging Ala Portugis

Masak Nenas Lemak Ikan Tenggiri

Tempeh & Tauhu Berlada ikan bilis

Fried Clams with Nyonya Sauce

Lo Hon Vegetable

Stir Fried Beef with onion & capsicum

Dessert Station

Chilled Pudding and Tart

Sago Gula Melaka

Assorted Mini/Sliced Cakes

Aneka Kuih Melayu 

Bread & Butter Pudding

Omali

Sauce: Vanilla, Chocolate, Mango & Raspberry

Assorted Fresh Fruits

Honey Dew, Pineapple, Watermelon, Papaya, Guava, Nangka, Star Fruit, Jambu Air & Golden Melon

Dragon Fruit

Bubur Manis Station

Bubur Kacang Hijau Dengan Durian

Gandum

Bubur Kacang Merah

 Nasi pulut

Ice Cream Station

Ice Cream Condiments

 After first round of breaking fast, we are discussing about the cuisines serve at here. Since this is a themed Kampung Style Ramadhan Buffet, however, we found that it is not that Kampung Style. Why do we said so:

1) No traditional dessert (Kuih Ketayap, Kuih Bakar, Mango Sticky Rice and etc). But, you can find Fondue here!

2) No Satay!!! (We supposed this is a must)

Indeed, I found out that purchasing a voucher from any group purchase website doesn't help out much in saving especially for dining. I would rather to go for the restaurant I wanted to taste, at least I pay what I ate.

I'm curious on how those group purchase such as Groupon, Living Social, etc works. Share with me if you know.