Citarasa Antara Benua Ramadan Buffet at The Pearl Kuala Lumpur

Alright, babes. Buckle up, loosen your fasting pants (mentally), and let me take you on a food journey that made me count down to Ramadan like it’s Raya Eve.

Hi, Lily Riani Travelholic here - a professional makan enthusiast, part-time buffet stalker, and full-time lover of good food that hits you right in the soul. Recently, I had the pleasure (and slight food coma) of previewing “Citarasa Antara Benua” at The Pearl Kuala Lumpur and let me just say… this is not your biasa-biasa Ramadan buffet.

From 21 February to 17 March 2026, The Pearl KL is serving a full-on culinary passport without you needing to renew your actual passport (thank God). The theme, Citarasa Antara Benua, literally means flavours across continents-and yes, they understood the assignment. This buffet explores tastes from Malaysia, Thailand, China, India, Korea, Japan, Spain and Italy, all under one roof. Basically, buka puasa world tour.

Let’s start with what made me audibly gasp: Lemang Kacang Hijau with Rendang Tok. Okay listen - this dish deserves a slow clap. The lemang is creamy and comforting (sedap giler) with that subtle coconut milk richness that hugs your tongue nicely. Then comes the Rendang Tok - a thick, dark, intense and packed with herbs and spices like it trained in flavour bootcamp or something. Every bite is earty, aromatic and deeply satisfying. This dish alone made me excited for Ramadan. Like… where have you been all my life excited.

Next up, crowd favourite and forever MVP: Kambing Golek. Or as we Malays lovingly call it – “that lamb everyone queues for”.

Smoky aroma? Check.
Tender meat that falls apart? Double check.
Deep, well-marinated flavour that doesn’t smell “kambing”? Triple check.
Honestly, this is the kind of lamb that converts non-lamb eaters. I saw grown adults guarding their plates like precious artifacts. Respect.

And then-cue dramatic pause-The Pearl Kuala Lumpur Chicken Briyani Rice. Guys. Sumpah sedap tak tipu. The rice is fragrant, fluffy, and perfectly spiced, not overpowered or oily. The chicken is juicy and well-seasoned and when you mix everything together with the accompanying gravies? Chef’s kiss. Clear winner for me. I went back for seconds. No shame.

But wait, there’s more (and yes, I ate everything. Almost). Over 100 special local dishes are prepared by their talented chef team. Think Ulam-Ulaman Kampung, Special Bubur Lambuk, Satay Kajang, Maggi Tomyam Gong Thai-style, Special Lemang and more classic Malay comfort food that makes you feel like balik kampung-even if your kampung is actually a condo.

The Grilled Corner deserves its own fan club. Apart from Kambing Golek, there’s roasted chicken, sausages, and grilled fish like Cencaru, Tilapia and Selar, paired with sauces such as Tamarind, Soy Chili, Mushroom or Black Pepper. Pick your fighter.

Desserts? Oh honey. Banana Coconut Pancake stall, traditional kuih-muih, cakes, puddings, nostalgic cookies, Ais Kacang and ice cream galore. I tried to “just sample”. That was a lie.

Bonus points: grab the early bird vouchers, because with every adult and senior citizen purchase, you stand a chance to win prizes via their lucky draw. Winners will be announced live on 19 March 2026 through their social media-makan and maybe menang? Yes please.

Final verdict from Lily Riani Travelholic:
This buffet isn’t just about food. It’s about experience, nostalgia and discovering flavours from around the world while breaking fast together. The Pearl Kuala Lumpur really understood the Ramadan vibe-hearty, generous, comforting and memorable.

See you at the buffet line. I’ll be the one going for round three (my briyani).