POPULAR hot and spicy dishes from Negri Sembilan will be served at the Saloma Theatre Restaurant this whole month of Ramadan.

Main dishes feature Dendeng Lambuk, Udang Goreng Cili, Asam Pedas Ikan Jenahak, Daging Salai Lemak Pedas, Daging Gulai Belimbing Besi, Pindang Ikan Tempoyak, Ikan Keli Goreng Berlada Sambal Manis, Rendang Minang Tulang Rusuk, Ayam Gulai Cili Padi, Paru Lembu Goreng Cili Manis, Sambal Ketam Manis and Sambal Udang Petai.

Sweet creations such as Wajik Kesirat and local kuih-muih will continue to attract and entice the taste buds of patrons.Chef Kamaruzzaman Halim said previously Saloma had featured dishes from Johor and Kedah.“This year, we are going with dishes from Negri Sembilan, which are dry and spicy.“They are ideal for breaking fast,” he said.

“With Negri dishes you see a lot more of meat being used compared with seafood.“There is more braising involved and cooking takes five to 10 minutes.“We use soft beef tenderloins, so it is much faster to cook the dishes,” he said.

Kamaruzzaman recommends favourites like Daging Salai Gulai Lomak Lado Api, Daging Dendeng, Rendang Ayam Minang and Gulai Tempoyak Pucuk Ubi.

Saloma manager Mohd Yazid Aziz said the restaurant attracted many foreign tourists and the new array of dishes from Negri Sembilan provided something for locals, too.A set of four menus will be rotated this month.The buffet is priced at RM75 nett (with cultural show) or RM65 nett (dinner).