Malay Fest At Westin With Chef Budhiman

Malay cuisine is a delicious melting pot of cultures spanning Thai, Chinese, Indonesian and Indian flavours and is as varied as the national population. The rich and spicy influences extend from wok-fried noodles to steaming bowls of fluffy rice and delicate.

This August, Expat Chef Budiman is in town all the way from Le Meridian Kuala Lumpur to bring authentic Malaysian cuisine to Puneites at Westin.

Chef Budiman Bistari – Executive Sous Chef

The Chef quotes the epicurean French Artist, Paul Gaugin saying, “Cooking requires a light head, a generous spirit and a big heart.” Creating the best of savoury-yet-sweet Malaysian delicacies he evokes age-old culinary gems and spices bringing them to foodies in town.

Dine at Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Pune and you’re in for a culinary treat. Some of the must try dishes include “finger licking good” Prawn fritter with a delectable peanut sauce and Fish fillet with coconut cream and a chili gravy with carambola. However, the highlight of the evening were the egg drop noodles with boiled egg, green chili and spicy mustard.

You’re sure to enjoy the rich aromas as you try out the dishes right from the Rendang Daging to the popular Curry Laksa and the Sweet Green Bean Stew in Coconut Sauce. Quiz the chef and he is quick to recommend the  Sayur Munir Goreng and Nasi Minyak, both of which truly please the palate.

Ending the tasting on a sweet note mandate that you try the colourful and creative desserts. Start with the Sago and mango with coconut cream, before you gorge your way to the Milky flour pudding with palm sugar. Desserts like the Sweet Tapioca Cake and beautifully baked Sweet Egg Cake shall certainly hit the spot. Each of these delicacies carry with them the essence of true Malay cuisine making Seasonal Tastes a must visit this month.