Staycation at Hilton Garden Inn South Kuala Lumpur

Just next to the ritzy Golden Triangle lies Chow Kit, an unpretentious area of Kuala Lumpur, where traditional shops still thrive. The place is named after Loke Chow Kit, a well-known miner in the days of yore who was also its municipal council. Chow Kit became a notorious part of Kuala Lumpur and stayed in dark shadows until recently when it regained attention from tourists. From rowdy, it has turned its reputation into exuberant. A staycation in this part of the city lets you explore the quaint alleys and rich history of Kuala Lumpur. 

Hilton Garden Inn stands out among the low-rise buildings in Chow Kit. Just a 4 minute walk from the Chow Kit monorail station, any part of Kuala Lumpur is reachable. The Chow Kit wet market is just around the corner where you can avail yourself to the abundant of interesting local food. Popular eateries like Kin Kin Pan Mee and Nasi Kandar Kudu is also within the perimeters of Chow Kit. When evening comes, hope from stall to stall at the Chow Kit night market to challenge your haggling skills. Stop by Kampung Baru to beautify your Instagram with the newly built Saloma Bridge or stroll-by the magnificent Twin Towers as it is literally just at your backyard. 

At the Deluxe Room

Hilton Garden Inn's Deluxe room greeted me with an abundance of space. The room exceeded my expectations with a bathroom that qualifies as a bedroom and a stylish curved lounge area teatime. The working space and ironing corner was also allocated at a snug corner. The dream-maker beds were against a pretty mural of poppy flowers that I couldn't stop admiring at. I ensconced myself on the crispfully sheeted bed while enjoyed scrolling my Instagram on the free wifi and occasionally looking up on the 40-inch TV where HBO was playing.

When evening comes, Rooftop at 25 offers a splendid view of glowing Kuala Lumpur. Mee Bandung Raja Laut is a dish worth picking amongst other palatable dishes. Check out my review of other food in the link below:

https://ewenhooi.blogspot.com/2020/07/scenic-dining-at-rooftop-25-at-hilton.html.

My favourite thing to do at Rooftop@25 is to absorb the breathtaking KL night scene with both KL tower and Twin Towers in sight while sipping wine. 

The restaurant is open daily from 10:00am – 10:00pm.

The breakfast is held at the cosy The Garden Grille at level 1. The hotel practices assisted buffet style as a precaution to the COVID-19 situation.  The restaurant is open all day and offers evening room service and a 24-hour Pavilion Pantry® for refreshments. 

In line with the company’s recently launched program, Hilton CleanStay, all Hilton hotels will include new procedures to help guests enjoy an even cleaner and safer stay. 

Date Night package at the Rooftop 25 Bar & Lounge

Priced at RM550 nett per couple, the package includes:

3- course dinner (choice of Pan Seared Beef Sirloin Steak, Butter Garlic Chicken Breast Skillet or Pan Fried Salmon Asian Glaze)

Two drinks (choice of beer, wine or soft drink)

Complimentary 2 Day 1 Night room voucher with breakfast for two (valid for 6 months)

15% discount voucher for their next visit to Rooftop 25

Members of Hilton Dining Asia Pacific and selected bank partners may enjoy up to 25 percent off all food and beverages until 31 December 2020. 

For further enquiries or reservations, call +03 2771 6888 or visit https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/kulmygi-hilton-garden-inn-kuala-lumpur-jalan-tuanku-abdul-rahman-south/

Hilton Garden Inn at Chow Kit

Lobby of Hilton Garden Inn South

Hilton CleanStay is created in collaboration with Lysol and Dettol maker RB and Mayo Clinic for sanitation and hygiene of the hotel

Stylish Deluxe Twin room with a delightful wall painting

The work station

The spacious bathroom

Ironing and tea facilities

Hilton CleanStay operations ensures sanitation of the whole room and its items

Rooftop@25

A pool for those who needs a dip

Glass floor at Rooftop@25 at guess what floor?

The fascinating view of Kuala Lumpur

Glowing sight of the city

My favourite thing to do at Rooftop@25 is to revel in the breathtaking view while sipping wine 

Mee Bandung Raja Laut is one of their best options on the menu

Walk around the Twin Towers as if it is at your backyard

The layered Public Bank tower

Garden Grille for breakfast at level 1

Assisted buffet style is applied

Galivanting around Chow Kit

Avail yourself to the abundance of local food at the Chow Kit wet market

The famous Kin Kin Pan Mee is also not far from Hilton Garden Inn 

Date Night package at the Rooftop 25 Bar & Lounge

Priced at RM550 nett per couple, the package includes:

3- course dinner (choice of Pan Seared Beef Sirloin Steak, Butter Garlic Chicken Breast Skillet or Pan Fried Salmon Asian Glaze)

Two drinks (choice of beer, wine or soft drink)

Complimentary 2 Day 1 Night room voucher with breakfast for two (valid for 6 months)

15% discount voucher for their next visit to Rooftop 25

Members of Hilton Dining Asia Pacific and selected bank partners may enjoy up to 25 percent off all food and beverages until 31 December 2020. 

For further enquiries or reservations, call +03 2771 6888 or visit https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/kulmygi-hilton-garden-inn-kuala-lumpur-jalan-tuanku-abdul-rahman-south/

Scenic Dining at Rooftop 25 at Hilton Garden Inn

After being devoid of such beautiful sight during the Covid-19 lockdown period, returning to Rooftop 25 at Hilton Garden Inn is definitely invigorating. Smack in the middle of Chow Kit, it is still one of the unexpected places to get a breathtaking view of Kuala Lumpur's skyline, having both the Twin Towers and the KL Tower in perspective.

Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur South’s Rooftop 25 Bar and Lounge has launched a new menu, featuring an array of passionately curated dishes to welcome guests back. From traditional Malaysian favourites to exciting fusions, the dishes are not only rich in flavour, they are also seasoned with  history of the place where the hotel is located at. This place is where you can get good food, affordable drinks and an amazing view.

Capture both the Twin Towers and KL Tower

A romantic set up for couples and groups

For RM100, get your dining table bedecked romantically
This place is famed for having guests bringing their loved ones blind-folded to the romantic set as a surprise

Rooftop25

Chef Md Nor, Junior Sous chef explaining the inspiration that germinated the creation of the dishes

Mee Bandung Raja Laut RM26

The Mee Bandung Raja Laut is Rooftop 25's best selling item among the mains and I can see why. Chef Md. Nor made good use of his grandmother's 35 year-old recipe which tackles many angles of the tastebuds. The prawn broth deserves a thumbs up as it inherits the aromatic flavour from the prawns. The freshness of the prawns and squid is apparent in their crunch and briny sweetness. The chef knows that a humble poached egg eaten with the soup is gratifying. Peanut paste is stealthily added into the equation to give the soup more body. Even the noodle has an impressive bite. This dish managed to win my favour and is recommended.

Pan Fried Salmon Asian Glaze RM44

Combining Japanese and Chinese flavours, the Pan Fried Salmon Asian Glaze is the chef’s very own creation. The salmon is prepared just right with a thick layer or sweet and savoury glaze. Paired with mushroom rice pilaf, this dish makes a satisfying meal. 

Fabulous Cilantro Pasta RM35

The Fabulous Cilantro Pasta will definitely engage the tongue of a herb lover. This pasta dish is actually Thai-inspired. Linguine is tossed with spicy garlic cilantro oil, baby spinach and parmesan served with timely poached seafood. 

Classic Mobley Burger RM34

The Classic Mobley Burger is Hilton Garden Inn’s signature burger. Named after Conrad Hilton’s first hotel, it consists of a homemade patty, Chef’s burger sauce, maple bacon relish and cheese and is served with fries. The patty is seared with juices locked in the sufficiently seasoned patty. This burger fills up the tummy quite efficiently.

Aromatic Ayam Bakar RM28

The Aromatic Ayam Bakar is the first dish the chef attempted to cook when he first started in this industry 15 years ago. Throughout the years, the recipe has evolved. The dish now draws-in two different cooking methods. The homemade sauce features ingredients that accentuates the Malaysian flavour. 

Batu Road Wok Fried Noodles RM24

The Batu Road Fried Noodles too has a special place in the chef’s heart, as it is inspired by his grandfather who owned a hawker stall on Jalan Tar (previously known as Batu Road). Although simple, this charred noodle dish requires skills for that smokey infusion. The plate of rice noodle is complemented with matching seasoned chicken.

Javanese Chilli Fries RM18

Perfect for sharing, the Javanese Chilli Fries is a Western staple converted into a Malaysian snack.  Fries is mixed with tempeh, groundnuts and anchovies fried all together in sambal sauce. A great bite to accompany your beer.

Left- Melon sundown is a concoction of melons for a sweet quencher
Right- Batu road mule which consists of a healthy mix of pegaga and lemongrass

A luminated pool gives 

This place is famed for having guests bringing their loved ones blind-folded to the romantic set as a surprise

Especially for couples, a great way to experience the new menu is through the romantic, Date Night package. Priced at RM550 nett per couple (RM495 nett for early bird price), the package includes a 3-course dinner (choice of Pan Seared Beef Sirloin Steak, Butter Garlic Chicken Breast Skillet or Pan

Fried Salmon Asian Glaze, two drinks (choice of beer, wine or soft drink), a complimentary 2 Day 1
Night room voucher with breakfast for two (valid for 6 months), and a 15% discount voucher for their next visit to Rooftop 25.

Offering both indoor and outdoor rooftop seating, diners can sit back and take in the breath-taking views of the city. The restaurant is open daily from 10:00am – 10:00pm.

For more information and reservations, please call Hilton Garden Inn KL South at +03 2771 6888 or
visit www.eatdrinkhilton.com.

Chinese New Year Menu 2020 @ Rooftop25, Garden Inn Hilton Kuala Lumpur

If you are thinking of ushering the Lunar New Year from an auspicious place that signifies wishes of achieving great heights in life, check out Hilton Garden Inn Hotel. As first timers to the hotel in the heart of bustling Chow Kit, the experience of a spectacular view of Kuala Lumpur's skyline was unexpected. Garden Grille and Rooftop25 Bar and Lounge commands a panoramic sight of the beautiful city with breathtaking illumination from its skycrappers. The glowing pool beside it also radiates elegance to complement the evening while we feasted. This Instagramable rooftop restaurant and bar is the kind that will score you points for romantic occassions too.

Unlike most buffets that usually overwhelms, the buffet line at this restaurant is simple but sufficient, resulting in a relaxing meal. Elaborate buffets rarely give me the chance to have a second helping of the same dish due to their large variety. Besides, the atmosphere and the thrilling glass floor was well worth it.

While letting the cool breeze caress our hair from 25 floors above, we enjoyed the tender stir fried beef with ginger and the appetizing Thai chicken. The bbq and grill section had our appetite satisfied with well seasoned and timely fired satay, steak, squid, mussel and chicken wing. The mouthwatering grilled dishes made me frequent the grille corner and leaving me envious of the chef's mesmerizing view of the city after every trip to replenish my plate.

Throughout the evening, the bar is available for drinks to be appreciated with the scenery.

Chinese New Year Eve Prosperity Buffet Dinner 
24 January 2020 6:30pm – 10:30pm
RM98 nett per adult and RM49 nett per child
Featuring a Classic Yee Sang counter, crab meat soup, pineapple fried rice, fried wan tan noodle, salted egg prawn, Kam Heong chicken, crunchy fish fillet with Nestum, Sze Chuan style stir fried beef, mixed vegetable with garlic oyster sauce, pasta live station and more.

Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner
25 January 2020 6:30pm – 10:30pm
RM88 nett per adult and RM44 nett per child
Rooftop 25 features a scrumptious dinner line up of live grill station, Singapore mee hoon, Yong Chow fried rice, Kung Pao chicken, Loh Hon Chai, sweet corn soup and stir fried beef with ginger and spring onion on the first day.

Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner
25 January 2020 6:30pm – 10:30pm
RM88 nett per adult and RM44 nett per child
The main features are Sze Chuan tofu soup, stir fried kuey teow, XO fried rice, salted egg squid, stir fried baby kalian with belacan and steam chicken with Chinese herbs.

Price is inclusive of one beer or two soft drinks.

Rooftop 25

Poolside environment at Rooftop 25

Panoramic view of Rooftop 25

Be sure to check out also their hidden glass floor

Can you handle the 25-floor vertigo?

View during the day
Wait till the sun sets for the enrapturing view to emerge

View at night
Kuala Lumpur is indeed beautiful

The grill section has the most scenic view. Lucky chef!

Scruptious BBQ selection include mussels, squid, steak, chicken wing and the all time favourite, satay

Chunky meaty satay

The buffet spread from bottom: Stir fried beef with ginger, Yong Chow fried rice, Singapore beehoon and mixed vegetbles

From right: Mixed vegetables, Singaporean beehoon, Yong Chow fried rice, Stir fried beef with ginger

Kerabu chicken

Bread pudding with vanila sauce

A ravishing view for any joyous occasion

For more information and reservations, please call Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur South at
+6032771 6888 or email KULMY_FB@hilton.com.