About this Stay
I stayed for three nights at the Mandarin Oriental in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.
I chose a plan that included access to the club lounge, and I had most of my meals there. The food selection was very diverse, featuring Malaysian cuisine, Western dishes, Indian food, Middle Eastern cuisine, Mexican options, and more. The side dishes also changed daily, and I thoroughly enjoyed every meal.
For example, there were four different types of curry available, and even for the same dish, there were multiple sauces to choose from. I felt that the service offered a great deal of variety and diversity.
Surroundings of the Hotel
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Kuala Lumpur City
I arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
This is a view of the city seen from a taxi on the way from the airport to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
Is this a high-rise condominium currently under construction?
Clock Tower
This is a view of Kuala Lumpur city. You can see a clock tower.
City View
This is a view of the city seen from a taxi on the way to the Mandarin Oriental.
Guest Room
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Chinese New Year Decorations
I arrived at the hotel lobby.
There were decorations for Chinese New Year.
Guest Room
This is the guest room.
Slippers
These are the slippers provided by the hotel.
Closet
This is the closet.
Pajamas
These are the pajamas provided by the hotel.
Amenities
These are the amenities placed in the bathroom.
Bathtub
This is the bathtub.
Club Lounge Information
I chose a plan that included access to the club lounge.
This is the information guide for using the lounge.
Club Lounge
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Entrance Decorations
When I went to the club lounge, there were Chinese New Year decorations at the entrance.
Entrance
This is the area near the entrance to the lounge.
View from the Lounge
These are the Petronas Twin Towers as seen from the lounge.
[Editorial note: Completed in 1996. Height: 451.9 meters.]
Dinner (Day 1)
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Bar Counter
This is the bar counter area inside the lounge.
Alcoholic beverages are available only during the evening dinner time.
Appetizers
I decided to have dinner at the club lounge.
A selection of items served as evening cocktail snacks was available.
- • Cheese
- • Dried fruits
- • Ham
- • Salad
Dishes and Desserts
These are the dinner dishes and desserts.
- • Cut fruit
- • Various cakes
- • Vegetable spring rolls
- • A baked custard-like dessert
Hot Dishes (Covered)
This is the hot dishes section.
Hot Dishes
The lids have been opened.
- • Stir-fried beef and bell peppers with black pepper (Chinese style)
- • Oven-baked chicken with plum sauce
- • Stir-fried beef with leeks and cauliflower
- • Fried noodles with mushrooms
My Dinner Plate
This is what I had for dinner.
- • Soup
- • Stir-fried beef with leeks and cauliflower
- • Fried noodles with mushrooms
- • Smoked salmon
- • Champagne
Breakfast (Day 2)
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Table Setting
I had breakfast at the club lounge again on the second day.
A spoon, fork, and napkin were neatly set on the table.
Fruit and Fruit Salad
This is the fruit and fruit salad section.
- • (Fruit) Pineapple, dragon fruit, watermelon, papaya, grapefruit, etc.
- • Fruit salad with watermelon, dragon fruit, and pineapple
- • Cereal with dried fruits and nuts
Milk and Yogurt
This is the milk and yogurt selection.
- • Almond milk
- • Low-fat milk
- • Milk
- • Yogurt with fruit sauce at the bottom
- • Plain yogurt
Appetizers
These are the appetizers.
- • Smoked salmon
- • Two types of ham
- • Salad vegetables
- • There were as many as six different sauces (dressings).
Arabic Appetizers
These are Arabic appetizers.
Since Malaysia has a large Muslim population, Middle Eastern dishes are also available. They are typically spread on bread.
- • Hummus
- Mashed boiled chickpeas mixed with garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil, and seasoned with salt
- • Pumpkin mutabbal
- A paste made by blending pumpkin with garlic, yogurt, and lemon juice, then adding olive oil
Hash Browns and More
- • Fried pastry filled with minced meat
- • Hash browns
Curry
Curry is served even in the morning. Malaysia is known for its rich variety of curries, with diverse ingredients and flavors.
- • Bonito curry
- • Beef curry
- • Chicken curry with honey
- • Items in front: pickles, cucumber, and quail eggs
- • These are likely served as accompaniments to the curry.
Dim Sum and Side Dishes
Various kinds of dim sum are placed in the large steamer basket.
On the right side are hot dishes.
- • Roasted beans
- • Stir-fried tofu and offal
- • Potato dish
My Breakfast
This is what I had for breakfast.
- • (Small round plate) Malaysian beef curry topped with quail eggs
- It was very flavorful and delicious.
- • (Left plate) Arabic hummus with bread
- • (Back plate) Smoked salmon, cheese, and vegetable salad, etc.
Walk
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Petronas Twin Towers
I went out for a walk and looked up at the Petronas Twin Towers.
Base of the Petronas Twin Towers
This is the lower section of the towers.
Dinner (Day 2)
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Appetizers
I went to the club lounge again for dinner on the second day.
- • Smoked salmon
- • Two types of ham
- • Smoked chicken with beans and vegetables (possibly)
- • Boiled potatoes and cucumber salad (possibly)
Tortillas
These are tortillas. There are two types of dips available.
- • Guacamole (avocado dip)
- • Tomato salsa
Cut Fruit and Cakes
This is the section for cut fruit and cakes.
Cakes
The cakes all look very delicious.
Cheese and Ham
- • Various cheeses
- • Two types of ham
- • Smoked salmon
Hot Dishes (Covered)
This is the hot dishes section.
Hot Dishes
The lids have been opened.
The dishes on the second day also look very delicious.
- • Penne arrabbiata (pasta with a spicy tomato sauce)
- • Grilled chicken with cauliflower
- • Oven-baked sea bass with chimichurri sauce
- • Oven-roasted vegetables (eggplant and tomatoes) with feta cheese
Drinks Section
There is a selection of alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
- • Red wine
- • Chilled beer and white wine
- • Coca-Cola and Diet Coke
- • Sprite
- • Schweppes
My Dinner
This is what I had for dinner on the second day.
- • Cheese, smoked salmon, and salad
- • Pumpkin soup
- • Bread
- • Champagne
View from the Lounge
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Petronas Twin Towers
This is the view of the Petronas Twin Towers from the lounge on the morning of the third day.
Shopping Mall at the Base of the Towers
Looking down at the base of the Petronas Twin Towers from the lounge, I could see the roof of the shopping mall below.
Breakfast (Day 3)
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Milk, Yogurt, and Fruit
I had breakfast at the lounge again on the third day.
This is the section for milk, yogurt, and fruit.
Almond milk is also available.
My Breakfast
This is what I had for breakfast on the third day.
- • Dim sum
- • Cheese and salami, etc.
- • Curry rice with quail eggs
- • Milk, guava juice, and coffee
Lunch (Day 3)
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Cafe on the First Floor
I had lunch at the café space on the first floor on the third day.
Beer and Snacks
This is the beer and snacks I had in the bar area.
Fresh Orange Juice
This is the freshly squeezed orange juice I had.
Dinner (Day 3)
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Hot Dishes
I came back to the club lounge again for dinner on the third day.
This is the hot dishes section.
Appetizers
This is the appetizers section.
Cakes and Cut Fruit
This is the section for cakes and cut fruit.
This morning, both white dragon fruit and red dragon fruit are available.
My Dinner
This is what I had for dinner.
- • Vegetable soup
- • Biryani (Indian-style seasoned rice dish made with long-grain rice)
- • Smoked salmon
- • Stir-fried vegetables
- • Pickled red bell peppers
- • Smoked duck
- • Cake
Breakfast (Day 4)
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Club Lounge Guidelines
At the entrance to the club lounge, there is a message board with the following requests:
- • Please keep mobile phones and other electronic devices on silent mode.
- • Smart casual attire is required.
Newspapers
In the morning, newspapers are placed at the entrance of the lounge.
Cheese and Ham
On the fourth day, before checking out, I had breakfast at the lounge.
The cheese and ham look very delicious.
Fruit and Bread
This is the fruit and bread section.
There are also tropical fruits, such as salak, which has a brown, snake-like skin.
There are also three types of fruit compote.
Arabic Cuisine
This is the Arabic appetizers section.
- • Hummus
- Mashed boiled chickpeas mixed with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and seasoned with salt
- • Pumpkin mutabbal
- A paste made by blending pumpkin with garlic, yogurt, and lemon juice, then adding olive oil
Drinks and Cookies
This is the drinks and cookies section.
- • Fresh fruit juices (3 types)
- • Cookies
- • Coffee
Malaysian Curry
The clay pots on the right contain Malaysian curry.
Malaysia is known for its wide variety of curries, often flavored with spices such as cumin and curry leaves, and sometimes made with coconut milk. Ingredients also vary widely, including chicken, lamb, squid, shrimp, and fish.
Hot Meals
This large steamer basket contains a variety of dim sum.
On the right side, there are various side dishes such as bean-based dishes.
My Breakfast
This is the breakfast I had on my final day.
- • Rice porridge
- • Malaysian beef curry rice with pickles and quail eggs
- • Hash browns, smoked salmon, etc.
- • Two types of shumai
