Makan Kitchen at DoubleTree Resort Penang is the kind of place where trying to choose just one Malaysian cuisine is completely pointless. Malay, Indian, Chinese and other local flavours meet across live cooking stations, buffet counters and a restaurant overlooking the resort pool. Start with freshly made roti or dosa, wander through the Malaysian favourites, save room for dessert, and for goodness’ sake don’t make the rookie mistake of filling your plate on the first lap.
For families and groups with wildly different appetites, Makan Kitchen makes a strong case for itself. It isn’t trying to replace Penang’s legendary hawker stalls—and it shouldn’t—but as a comfortable Batu Ferringhi dining option with live stations, themed buffets and plenty of choice, it knows exactly what it is. Current dinner programmes include Friday buffet, Saturday seafood and the limited-time Flavours of Malaysia experience.
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