A rich aroma of freshly ground rempah will soon drift through Park Lounge as Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur celebrates Malaysia Day with an extraordinary culinary showcase. From 14 to 20 September 2026, A Baba Nyonya Story: Recipes of a Living Heritage brings the deeply personal, time-honoured flavours of chef Sharon De Souza to one of the city’s premier dining venues
Born in Malacca and carrying both Kristang and Baba Nyonya heritage, Sharon, the mastermind behind Kuala Lumpur’s beloved Nyonya Supper Club, traced a unique path to the kitchen. Transitioning from a career in banking, Sharon began cooking out of a profound desire to safeguard heirloom recipes handed down across generations. Every plate served honours the tradition, relying on labour-intensive techniques like grinding spices by hand and carefully sourcing specific, traditional ingredients to keep these precious flavours alive for future generations.
This exclusive Malaysia Day collaboration brings cherished family memories straight to the dining table through a thoughtfully curated menu of signature creations:
Nasi Ulam: Fragrant, finely sliced aromatic herbs tossed with toasted coconut, dried shrimp, salted fish, and punchy sambal belacan.
Daging Tulang Rusuk Kapitan: Succulent, slow-braised beef short rib infused with ground spices, rich coconut cream, and bright lime.
Nyonya Laksa: Decadent rock lobster paired with vermicelli, quail egg, fresh laksa leaves, and calamansi in a rich, comforting coconut curry broth.
Kuah Lada: A comforting home-style favourite featuring tender golden snapper simmered in tamarind, turmeric, and black peppercorns, served with crisp Chinese doughnuts to soak up every drop of gravy.
Beyond incredible flavours, Baba Nyonya Story: Recipes of a Living Heritage offers a personal perspective on Baba Nyonya cuisine and the vibrant culture that helps define Malaysia’s diverse culinary landscape. Through Sharon’s connection to Malacca, the event recognises the people, stories, and sacred kitchen rituals behind the culture while ensuring these recipes remain cooked, shared, and celebrated today.
Gather around the table and experience this week-long culinary celebration at Park Lounge. Secure a spot by reserving directly via the official Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur website.
