Grand Trunk Road Food Festival at Pavilion KL
Beyond the dazzling kolams and traditional clothes, Deepavali is a celebration of love expressed through food. From spicy curries to delectable sweets, the dishes served during the festivities are something we look forward to sharing with loved ones at the table.
To help you kickstart the Deepavali celebrations with a feast fit for royalty, Barbeque Nation at Pavilion KL is hosting a Grand Trunk Road Food Festival from now till 10th November 2024. Over 100 dishes from Kabul to Kolkata are part of the limited-time buffet spread, which starts at just RM79+ per pax.
A buffet feast packed with South Asian cuisine
Grand Trunk Road Food Festival is part of Pavilion Feast 2024, which curates a list of restaurants at the mall and their star dishes. For Deepavali, five halal eateries are highlighted for the Keep Calm & Curry On Feast, including Barbeque Nation and its indulgent food festival.
Image credit: Barbeque Nation (Kuala Lumpur) via Facebook
The food festival pairs a buffet feast of South Asian cuisine with lively performances every night.
Image credit: Pavilion KL via Facebook
A special menu has been prepared for the festival, which spotlights the rich flavours of regions along the Grand Trunk Road – Asia’s oldest and longest road that covers Kabul in Afghanistan, Peshawar in Pakistan, and Delhi and Kolkata in India.
Diners will get to indulge in the restaurant’s lineup of mouthwatering dishes packed with diverse flavours. There are over 100 dishes served from traditional push carts called thela, including mains like smoky Kabuli kebabs and desserts such as kulfis. A true cultural experience, tea is also presented traditionally in kulhads, or clay cups.
Festive activities will entertain diners during the festival too, including lively dhol and staff dance performances, as well as artisans showcasing their craft by making handicrafts like lakh chudi, or bangles, live.
Image credit: Yusintha
The festival is on till 10th November, with prices starting at RM79+/pax from Mondays to Thursdays and RM84+/pax on the weekends. The buffet is available daily during the festival from 6pm-10pm, with special lunch buffet hours from 12pm-3.30pm on the weekends and public holidays.
Celebrate Deepavali with a feast at Grand Trunk Road Food Festival
For a reasonably priced buffet with a diverse spread of dishes this Deepavali, the Grand Trunk Road Festival by Barbeque Nation won’t disappoint. So if you’re pondering where to spend your weekend, head over to Pavilion KL to kick off your Deepavali celebrations – there’s no better way to celebrate the Festival of Lights than with scrumptious food and great company.
Venue: Barbeque Nation, Level 9, Pavilion Elite, Pavilion KL, 68, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur
Date: 21st October to 10th November 2024
Time: 6pm-10pm | 12pm-3.30pm (Weekends & PHs only)
For more food recommendations, read:
- New cafes and restaurants in Klang Valley
- Uma Food Centre, affordably priced Indian snacks
- Must-try traditional Indian food for Deepavali
Cover image adapted from: Barbeque Nation (Kuala Lumpur) via Facebook, TheSmartLocal Malaysia
Photography by Yusintha.