By Mewati Sitaram
JW Café at JW Marriott Sahar is hosting the Malaysian Food and Cultural Festival from January 27th to February 1st, 2025, in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia and The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur. This festival marks the first international launch of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign, aiming to showcase Malaysia’s rich culture and culinary heritage.
Guests will enjoy a vibrant celebration of Malaysian cuisine, art, and culture, with traditional dance performances and interactive activities in the elegant setting of JW Café.
The festival features a curated Malay menu created by Chef Luqman Rusman, Sous Chef at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur, and Chef Prakash Chettiyar, Director of Culinary at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar. Enjoy dishes like Assam Laksa Veg Soup, Malaysian Satays, Rojak Salad, Vegetable Mee Curry, Char Kway Teow Noodles, Lamb Rendang Curry, and Nasi Kerabu. End your meal with delectable desserts such as Kuih Dadar, Onde Onde, and Sago Gula Melaka.
Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director General, Tourism Malaysia stated, “The launch of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign overseas, alongside our first collaboration with Marriott International, marks a new chapter in our efforts to position Malaysia as a premier global destination. This is just the beginning, and we eagerly anticipate forging more partnerships to bring the surreal experiences of Malaysia closer to travelers worldwide. Through our Malaysia Food and Cultural Festival at JW Café, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, we aim to share the heart and soul of our country with India. We are thrilled to showcase the rich flavors of our cuisine and the diversity of our culture. We invite everyone to experience the surreal beauty and unique cultural offerings that Malaysia has to offer.”
Malaysian Delicacies
Kunal Chauhan, General Manager, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar stated, “At JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, we are truly honored to host ‘Truly Malaysia’, a Malaysian Food and Cultural Festival at JW Café, in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia and St Regis Kuala Lumpur. This event, alongside the official overseas launch of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign, underscores our commitment to fostering greater cultural exchange and promoting tourism between Malaysia and India. We are excited to offer our guests an authentic taste of Malaysia from its diverse culinary offerings to its captivating traditions, as we look forward to the global celebration of Malaysia’s unique cultural identity in 2026.”
So, embark on a culinary journey that captures the vibrant essence of Malaysia, while enjoying the exceptional hospitality at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar.
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar
What: Truly Malaysia Food Festival
Where: at JW Café
When: 27th January – 1st February, 2025
Time: Lunch: 12:30pm to 3pm l Dinner: 7pm to 11pm
How Much: Rs.3000 plus taxes
Contact: 022 6882 8888 or WhatsApp on +919136981955
Editor in Chief : Mewati SItaram
