When Malaysia Meets Thailand, Good Things Are Served

November 10, 2026

When Malaysia Meets Thailand, Good Things Are Served

Thai food enthusiasts, consider this your dinner invitation. Bringing together the bold, vibrant flavours of Malaysia and Thailand, Sunway Resort Hotel is hosting an exclusive culinary exchange that promises a little bit of both countries on one rather generous buffet spread.

Titled A Tale of Two Flavours: Malaysia Meets Thailand, the dining experience is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Sunway Hotels & Resorts and S Hotels & Resorts, facilitated through the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme and supported by Tourism Malaysia. Running from 13 to 15 November 2026 at Sunset Terrace, Sunway Resort Hotel, the dinner buffet features more than 60 dishes, bringing together two chefs and their interpretations of their respective culinary heritages.

Flying the Malaysian flag is Chef Afiq Matkhir, Executive Sous Chef of Sunway Resort Hotel, whose more than 20 years of international culinary experience have shaped his contemporary approach to local cuisine. Among the dishes worth seeking out is Patin Lemak Tempoyak, a Pahang speciality that brings together river catfish and the unmistakable pungency of fermented durian. There is also Itik Salai Masak Lemak, where smoky duck meets a fragrant lemongrass yellow curry, and Laksa Nyonya Udang Kara, a luxurious take on the Peranakan noodle dish featuring lobster.

A more personal creation is the Laksam Ikan Patin. Traditionally, laksam is served with a fish-based gravy, but using patin (silver catfish) gives this version a distinctly different character. It is also Chef Afiq’s way of paying homage to his parent’s roots, making it a dish with a story beyond its ingredients.

On the Thai front, Chef Natthaphat Songchoo, better known as Chef Pop, brings more than a decade of experience to the table. Hailing from Songkhla in southern Thailand, his cooking draws inspiration from family recipes and traditional techniques. Expect plenty of southern Thai character in dishes such as Panaeng Goong Mang Korn (lobster panaeng curry), Gaeng Som Pla (southern sour curry with sea bass and young coconut shoots) and Pad Sataw Goong (stir-fried prawns with stink beans).

Among our personal favourites were the chicken pad kra pao, with its fragrant Thai basil, and the comforting green vegetable curry. Both are the sort of dishes that make you instinctively reach for another spoonful, even when your plate is already full.

Naturally, no Malaysian-Thai feast would be complete without something sweet. The dessert selection offers a colourful assortment from both culinary traditions, including Sarawak layer cakes, traditional Malay kuih, Nam Wan (strawberry and sago) and Foythong Cake, a pandan chiffon layered with Chantilly cream and golden threads.

Beyond the dining experience, the collaboration reflects GHA DISCOVERY’s efforts to connect independent hospitality brands across borders through shared expertise and cultural exchange. The partnership will continue in 2027, when Chef Afiq is scheduled to travel to Santiburi Koh Samui to introduce Malaysian cuisine to diners in Thailand.

A Tale of Two Flavours: Dining Details

Dates: 13–15 November 2026
Venue: Sunset Terrace, Sunway Resort Hotel
Experience: Malaysian and Thai dinner buffet featuring over 60 dishes
Price: MYR268.00+ per adult; MYR134.00+ per child or senior citizen
Exclusive privilege: GHA DISCOVERY members enjoy 20% off the buffet. Non-members can sign up for free to enjoy participating hotel privileges and rewards.
Reservations: Click here to reser v e your table

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