SaBAH - Jum Buffet! A North Borneo Culinary Escape at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur

June 5, 2025

SaBAH – Jum Buffet! A North Borneo Culinary Escape at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur

From 6 to 15 June 2025, Latest Recipe at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur invites guests to “Discover the Flavours of Sabah”, a specially curated buffet experience featuring Senior Sous Chef Daniel Anselmus from Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu. This unique culinary collaboration brings the authentic Sabah’s food culture to the city.

Chef Daniel’s menu tells the story of his homeland—rooted in nature, heritage and tradition. Inspired by the land and shaped by time-honoured methods like fermentation, pickling and slow cooking, every dish offers a deep sense of place. Ingredients such as river fish, forest vegetables, wild herbs and native fruits come together in a harmonious expression of Sabah’s culinary heritage.

Senior Sous Chef Daniel Anselmus from Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu.

Discover Sabah’s Signature Dishes by Chef Daniel Anselmus:

Ayam Kodop Bambangan – A rich combination of Kodop (wild forest mushrooms) and Bambangan (fermented wild mango), served with tender chicken. The dish is pungent, tangy and deeply local.
Pinasakan Ambuyat – A staple in Kadazan-Dusun homes—fish stewed in Takob-akob (a wild fruit) until savoury and soft. Best eaten with Ambuyat, a thick sago-based starch meant to be dipped and twirled.
Daging Masak Lengkuas Tuhau – Beef slow-cooked with Lengkuas (galangal) and Tuhau, a native wild ginger known for its sharp, citrusy kick. A dish with true Sabah character.
Ayam Bakar Madu Penampang – Marinated chicken baked with native aromatics and served with a soy-chilli dipping sauce—sweet and smoky.
Linopot – A heritage rice dish featuring wild steamed rice (Naig Tidong), wrapped in leaves and served with traditional accompaniments such as Tuhau, Lousun (wild shallots), Bambangan and Ayam Kodop Bambangan. Rustic, portable and full of depth.

These signature dishes are presented on the buffet line on a rotational basis alongside an international buffet, so no two visits are quite the same.

Buffet Pricing
Sunday – Thursday : RM260 nett for 2 persons
Normal Price : RM198 nett (Adult) | RM99 nett (Child)
Friday & Saturday : RM208 nett (Adult) | RM104 nett (Child)

Father’s Day Specials | 14 & 15 June 2025

Make this Father’s Day one to remember with an unforgettable Sabahan feast. On 14 and 15 June, honour Dad with an extraordinary dining experience at SaBAH – Jum Buffet! Let him savour the wild flavours of Borneo—from slow-cooked beef with native gingers to forest mushroom curries and traditional heritage rice dishes.

14 June (Dinner): RM218 nett (Adult) | RM109 nett (Child)
15 June (Brunch): RM188 nett (Adult) | RM94 nett (Child)

Bring the whole family and celebrate with a buffet that blends culture, flavour and heartfelt tradition.

Enjoy up to 40% savings with selected credit cards and an exclusive 35% discount for Club Marriott members. Discounts apply to regular adult buffet pricing only.

Marriott Bonvoy members can also earn and redeem their points during this promotion. If you are not a member, it is free to join!

This isn’t just another buffet, it’s a cultural invitation. Whether you are Sabahan and missing the taste of home, or a curious diner ready to explore something new—this is a chance to connect with a region, a people, and a set of traditions through food that speaks for itself.

For bookings or enquiries, reach out via WhatsApp at +60 12 602 1367 or email dining.reservation@lemeridien.com.

Complete Your discovery with the S.E.A.T. Package

Elevate Father’s Day with the S.E.A.T. Package – Sleep, Eat, Art & Travel Package — an indulgent retreat that includes stylish accommodation, RM100 dining credit per person (redeemable for buffet dinner or afternoon tea, including the Father’s Day specials), complimentary parking and more. Find out more here.