Breaking fast with the iconic Merdeka 118 for a backdrop does add to the ambience at dinner time.

While Quan’s Kitchen at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown has location to its advantage, the other plus point here is its signature Chinese-Muslim Ramadan Buffet.

Taking a leaf from the vibrant street food culture of Xi’an in China, the buffet at Quan is treating diners to something different for the fasting month.

Besides street fare from Xi’an, local favourites are to be expected on the menu too.

Guests can indulge in a delightful mix of heritage favourites and trending street food, served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

The highlight here is Xinjiang Marinated Roasted Lamb.

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown junior sous chef Muhammad Syahid said the Xinjiang-style marination is closely followed to make this dish.

“I worked with several Chinese chefs to learn how to create the best marinade for lamb.”

The highlight at Quan’s Kitchen at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown is its Xinjiang Marinated Roasted Lamb.

The savoury cuts of lamb can be enjoyed with Pilaf Rice with Dried Fruit and percik sauce or black pepper sauce.

The Jalan Doraisamy Soup is without a doubt satisfyingly filling with choice cuts of meat or chicken to choose from.

The thick and flavourful soup mimics that of a famous offering found in Kuala Lumpur.

Beside the soup station is yet another hawker fare – the lok-lok station – where a range of tempting skewers with fish balls, vegetables, mushrooms and peppers stuffed with meat await.

Diners have the option to have their choice of skewers either boiled or deep-fried.

The delightful lok-lok is an idea borrowed from the Chinese-Muslim street food called chuan chuan in Xi’an, said Syahid.

At the restaurant’s balcony are three stalls directly facing Merdeka 118.

These stalls serve chicken rice and duck rice, along with three types of spring rolls – deep-fried, soft spring rolls and Peking duck rolls.

The Malaysian favourite ais kacang is also found here.

There are more food options indoors with irresistible fried street food.

Pisang goreng, keladi goreng, keledek goreng, keropok lekor and tempeh as well as six types of fried seafood balls are among the crunchy and sinful finds.

Rou Jia Mo (Chinese beef burger) is located nearby the Goreng-Gorengan stall.

Over at the pasta action station, diners can pick from a choice of penne, spaghetti or fettuccine that can be prepared in either marinara, carbonara or aglio olio cooking styles.

There are also Malay dishes curated to please the local palate such as Daging Salai Masak Lemak (smoked beef in spicy coconut curry) and Sambal Sira Kentang Ikan Bilis dan Kacang (potato, anchovies and peanuts in chilli pastee) complemented by aromatic bamboo-roasted lemang, diamond-shaped ketupat palas and ketupat sotong steamed in palm leaves.

The appetisers comprise fresh local herbs, vegetables and fruit such as kerabu and ulam-ulaman featuring the chef’s signature Kerabu Manga, Ayam Bakar (mango salad with grilled chicken), Daging Asam Pedas (spicy asam beef) and Ikan Keli Berlada (chilli catfish).

The hotel, located in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown area, bagged a win at the World Halal Excellence Awards under the Muslim-Friendly Tourism category for international brands.

The Chinese-Muslim Ramadan buffet, priced at RM168+ per person, starts from Feb 28 to March 30.

For an early bird rate of RM128+ per person, get in touch with the hotel by Feb 27.

Quan’s Kitchen, Chinatown, Four Points By Sheraton,

Level 8, 2, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

(Tel: 03-2035 7333) Business hours: 7.00am to 10.30pm.

This is the writer’s personal observation and is not an endorsement by StarMetro.