During a time where Ramadan buffets often compete to outdo one another in sheer volume, Alila Bangsar takes a different, more confident route. Its 2026 Ramadan offering, “Warisan Zaman-Berzaman”, doesn’t overwhelm with endless choices. Instead, it focuses on something far more satisfying: authentic, well-executed food that tastes like it’s been cooked with care.

The selection here is noticeably smaller than the mega buffets elsewhere, but that’s precisely its strength. Rather than the familiar “banyak tapi tak sedap” experience, Warisan Zaman-Berzaman proves that quality trumps quantity.

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A buffet that’s easy to enjoy

One of the immediate pleasures of dining at Alila Bangsar during Ramadan is how easy the experience feels. With a more curated spread, there’s no need to spend half the evening circling the buffet, debating what to eat or worrying about missing out. Choices are clear, focused, and comforting, allowing you to settle into your meal instead of rushing through it.

The dining space itself reinforces this sense of ease. While it is a restaurant setting, it doesn’t feel impersonal. It's easy to move around without feeling cramped or overstimulated. Even during peak buka puasa hours, the space never feels chaotic.

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The buffet doesn’t feel overly packed, which means no berebut, no anxious queueing, and no pressure to rush through your meal. It’s a rare luxury during Ramadan season, one that allows you to actually enjoy breaking fast at your own pace.

Salai as a living tradition

At the heart of Warisan Zaman-Berzaman is a cooking technique that grounds the buffet in heritage rather than trend: Salai.

Executive Sous Chef Syahir uses this Ramadan platform to showcase the traditional art of smoking and slow-grilling meats over eight hours—a method he learned from his late grandmother. Using Kayu Rambutan and Tempurung Kelapa, the Salai process imparts a soft, fragrant smokiness that’s subtly sweet rather than overpowering. Coconut shell, in particular, burns slowly and steadily, making it ideal for long smoking sessions that preserve the meat’s natural texture and flavour.

This technique shines most clearly in the buffet’s signature dishes.

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The Daging Salai Masak Lemak with Pucuk Paku is rich yet balanced, with the smokiness of the beef adding depth to the creamy gravy. The Itik Salai Masak Lemak with Belimbing Buluh is equally impressive, tender, aromatic, and lifted by the gentle sourness of belimbing buluh, which cuts through the richness beautifully.

Comforting classics, done right

Beyond the Salai dishes, the buffet continues to impress with its execution of classic Malaysian favourites. The Claypot Asam Pedas, cooked to order, allows diners to choose between ikan tenggiri, ikan siakap, or more indulgent cuts like daging tetel, beef tendon, and ekor lembu. Served hot and bubbling, it delivers that bold, spicy-sour punch that feels especially satisfying after a day of fasting.

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Another highlight is Chef Syahir’s award-winning Salmon Fish Head Curry, a dish that’s both nostalgic and indulgent. The curry is thick, spicy, and tangy, clinging generously to the salmon head, which lends natural sweetness and richness to the gravy. 

Meanwhile, the dessert selection is simple and traditional, just enough to end the meal without feeling too heavy.

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Our verdict

Ultimately, Warisan Zaman-Berzaman succeeds because it understands what many diners actually want during Ramadan: good food, a calm space, and a sense of familiarity. The buffet doesn’t try to impress through abundance or novelty. Instead, it focuses on authenticity, atmosphere, and flavour.

In a Ramadan season filled with excess, Alila Bangsar offers something refreshingly different: a buffet that knows when less is more.

The early bird price is set at RM138 nett per person for diners visiting between 23 and 28 February 2026. 

From 29 February to 18 March 2026, the buffet is priced at RM168 for adults, RM138 for seniors, and RM84 for children. For reservations, guests can contact +6011 2600 8188 or email KULALF&[email protected].

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