Lebanese Iftar @ Bengawan Jakarta

From sunset to 9 pm every evening at Bengawan, Keraton at The Plaza, July 7^th to August 7^th, 2013

Bengawan brings to you the cuisine of Lebanon throughout the holy month of Ramadan with the arrival of Guest Chef Ashraf El Sayed, specially flown in from Sharm El Sheikh by Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates.

“We have created the perfect ambience to ensure the spirit of Ramadan pervades throughout Keraton at The Plaza and into the magical evenings at Bengawan where family and friends can enjoy sumptuous Iftar Buffet and discover the true traditions of Arabic dining through the cuisine of Lebanon.” said Giles Selves, General Manager, Keraton at The Plaza. “We are also very honoured to have Etihad Airways as our airline partner in the Lebanese Iftar promotion. Etihad Airways flies to many exotic destinations in Europe and the Middle East where we have Luxury Collection Hotels.”

Iftar at Bengawan will be a fabulous showcase of the indigenous mix of European and Middle Eastern cooking concepts that make Lebanese cuisine exceptionally unique. Guests can explore the epicurean journey of exquisitely prepared hot and cold dishes, salads, soups, and an assortment of traditional Lebanese desserts. The journey continues as you indulge in the incredible taste of the finest meats at the live grill Shawarma, served with beautifully grilled mixed vegetables.

Assorted dates, soups including Arabic Lentil Soup, Bird Tongue Soup with Chicken, Vermicelli Soup with Lamb Meatand cold mezzah such as Hummus (dips served with pita bread), Baba Ghannouj (a Levantinedish of eggplant mashed and mixed with virgin olive oil and various seasonings), Fattush(bread salad made from pita bread combined with mixed greens and other vegetables), Tahini (a paste made from ground sesame seeds), and Moussaka (eggplant based layered with onions and minced lamb, then topped with white sauce) make a very good start to your evening meal after sunset.

Enjoy exotic main courses that include Okra Tagin (slow cooked dishes), KabsaDajaj (aromatic chicken served of exotic spices), Ablama (eggplant mixed minced meat), Lamb Chops, Torley (ground meats and sliced vegetables arranged in layers with seasonings), Dawood(meat balls with onion), and mixed grilled meats and vegetables from the live Shawarma grill. The sweet temptation corner is not to be missed as you can indulge in assorted French pastries, cakes,  Lebanese sweets, and fresh fruits.

Do not forget to sample the traditional Um-ali while you just sit back and relax in the comforts of Bengawan.

Complementing the tastes of Lebanon are traditional drinks such as Khoshaf (mixed fruits and almonds), Amar-el-Deen (apricot leather), Karkade (hibiscus flower), and Erk-sous (liquorice juice) served free-flowing throughout your meal.

Guests at Bengawan’s Lebanese Iftar will be entered into a lucky draw to stand a chance to win a pair of Pearl Business Class tickets to Amsterdam, courtesy of Etihad Airways, including a two night stay at Hotel Pulitzer, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Amsterdam.

“Etihad Airways is pleased to support the Lebanese Iftar at Bengawan and to share our passion for inspired dining with our Starwood partner, Keraton at the Plaza,” said Dougie Douglas, Etihad Airways’ General Manager for Indonesia. “Fine dining is a signature feature of the Etihad Airways guest experience– from our four course menus in Coral Economy Class to our specialist Food and Beverages Managers in Pearl Business Class and our on board chefs in Diamond First Class who prepare dishesin flight using fresh produce from the aircraft’s fully stocked larder.”

This epicurean journey through the exotic tastes of Lebanon is priced at IDR 495.000++ per person and includes unlimited traditional hot beverages. For more information and table reservations, please contact Bengawan at 021 5068 0000 or email Bengawan.keratonattheplaza@luxurycollection.com

About Bengawan

Located on the seventh level of the Keraton building, and named for the Javanese word for “river”, Bengawan is a spacious indoor-outdoor restaurant with lush, green foliage, soothing water features, and outdoor seating on the balcony with spectacular views of Jakarta below. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including Sunday Brunch, Bengawan features a customized menu of both a la carte items and a sumptuous buffet accompanied by an extensive wine list with international labels. The menu utilizes fresh, local produce and seafood along with the highest quality of beef imported daily from Australia and the United States.

About The Keraton at The Plaza, a Luxury Collection® Hotel

Inspired by the Javanese word for “palace,” The Keraton at The Plaza is a distinct and intimate luxury hotel offering a unique, modern interpretation of the rich Indonesian culture.  Rising from the 8th to the 22nd floors of the Keraton building, The Keraton is ideally located in the heart of Jakarta on JalanThamrin, a prestigious address that includes embassies, corporate headquarters, museums and Jakarta’s high-end shopping and entertainment complex, Plaza Indonesia. The Keraton at The Plaza offers 140 spacious guest rooms and suites, including four sumptuous Keraton suites more than 135sqm each.  Ranging in size from 61 – 140sqm, each guest room and suite is a haven of Javanese luxury, offering an open floor design with spectacular views of downtown Jakarta through floor-to-ceiling windows.  With interior design by SCDA Singapore and the BuregaFarnell, the sleek décor of The Keraton at The Plaza is inspired by the diversity of Indonesia’s geography and culture, with splashes of color, rich woods, and intricate Batik floral patterns. Artworks displayed throughout the hotel are commissioned to Hadiprana, a famous Indonesian interior designer.