KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 -- Now you can savour the East Coast of Malaysia, which covers states like Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan, at Rumoh Mekda.

It's a special opportunity to relish refined, tradition-rich dishes - usually reserved for families - without waiting for an invitation.

Once called Dapur Mekda, this catering service - my go-to for daging tumbuk belado and rendang ayam - has now magically transformed into a full-fledged restaurant in Bangsar.

Now your table can have the best of the East Coast: a centrepiece Patin Goreng Sambal Tempoyak (RM78) rubbing shoulders with Pahang's Sambal Hitam, or Nasi Kerabu Lemak Bakar (RM30) from Kelantan.

The possibilities are endless here, limited only by your stomach space.

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