FAVSTYLE Essentials

Mediterranean cuisine brings together the beauty of fresh ingredients, vibrant flavours and the art of enjoying good food in good company. At Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu, this culinary spirit takes centre stage with its Mediterranean Cuisine Weekend Dinner Buffet , inviting diners to savour an enticing selection of dishes in a welcoming hotel dining atmosphere. The FAVSTYLE Magazine team was delighted to receive an invitation from Jeremy to experience and review this new weekend dining offering. The gastronomy experience was attended by Mr Alfred Allen Ginsos, Editor-in-Chief of FAVSTYLE Magazine; Omar Willie of MY KKCity, FAVSTYLE’s Social Media & Digital Content Director; and Belinda Willie of Sabah KOL Media Alliance, Head of HR & Finance Director. Together, the team explored the buffet's Mediterranean-inspired offerings, discovering a variety of tempting dishes that celebrated fresh ingredients, appealing presentation and delightful flavours. A Journey of Flavours and Cul...

There is a certain elegance in a dining experience that tells a story. At Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu , that story unfolds through Citarasa Malaysia , an evocative celebration of the flavors, traditions and cultural richness that define Malaysia. Book Here Presented at Latest Recipe , the Citarasa Malaysia Weekend Dinner Buffet takes diners on a sophisticated culinary journey across the nation, bringing together regional specialties, cherished flavors and distinctive culinary traditions within the contemporary setting of one of Kota Kinabalu’s leading international hotels. Taking place throughout August and September 2026 , the experience is especially meaningful as Malaysia celebrates Sabah Day, National Day on 31 August and Malaysia Day on 16 September . Rather than presenting a conventional buffet with the same selection each weekend, Citarasa Malaysia introduces eight specially curated menu rotations , allowing the culinary experience to evolve throughout the promotion. It is an inv...

  Kota Kinabalu, 21 August 2026 — Gin Malaya , Malaysia’s first award-winning craft gin , made its first presentation in East Malaysia with an exclusive masterclass at the Rooftop Bar, Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu . The intimate evening brought together cocktails, conversation and discovery, introducing guests to the story and flavors behind the brand as Gin Malaya continues to build its presence across Malaysia. Foong Eu Jin, Co-founder of Gin Malaya Hosted by co-founder Eu Jin Foong , the evening explored the story behind Gin Malaya ’s creation, from its use of Malaysian botanicals to the time-honored distilling craft behind the spirit. “Gin has traditionally been viewed through a very Western lens, so we started asking ourselves: what would a gin inspired by Malaysia taste like? We looked to the ingredients we grew up with and began exploring how we could translate them into a gin. Kota Kinabalu is an exciting next step for us as we continue building Gin Malaya across the country...