The Malaysian Food Festival was succesfully held at India Jones Restaurant, Trident Mumbai from 1 to 7 September. The event was held under the Malaysian Kitchen Programme this year and was scheduled to start following the celebration of 51st National Day on 31st August 2008.
Chef Asril Agoos Salim from Genting Resort Hotel was flown to Mumbai to lead the India Jones Team to prepare selections of Malaysian dishes. It was interesting that this food festival featured A la Carte and no buffet menu of Malaysian dishes. Satay, kari laksa, rendang, nasi goreng kampong, bubur cha cha were among the selected dishes that attracted food lovers in Mumbai.
There was also interest shown by onwers of local restaurant to add some Malaysian menus in their East Asian dishes varieties.