The Mira Makes Durian Dreams Come True at 'Taste of Malaysia'
If you’ve ever been curious about trying the King of Fruits — or proudly count yourself among the durian obsessed — The Mira Hong Kong’s “Taste of Malaysia” shaped up to be the most indulgent event of the season.
The durian celebration took place from July 15 to 17 in The Mira Hotel's Penthouse Ballroom, a culinary adventure featuring unlimited premium durian and savory Malaysian delights.
Due to overwhelming demand, durian lovers can now mark their calendars for newly added dates from July 30 to Aug. 1, 2025.
Backed by Miramar Travel and the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board, with the support of Malaysia’s Consul General in Hong Kong, Mr. Muzambli Markam, the event is a deep dive into the rich culture, flavor, and festivity of Malaysia, with a special focus on the "King of Fruit" as a symbol of Malaysian culture and heritage.
This celebration served up a one-ton-a-night durian extravaganza, complete with hawker-style tables and live performances, leaving no palate unchallenged.
Guests could get their hands on exotic fruits, like the “Queen of Fruit” mangosteen, sweet rambutan, and cempedak, and taste their way through five rare, premium durians freshly cracked open before their eyes.
A highlight of the lineup was the ultra-creamy Musang King D197, the complex Black Thorn D200, and the nostalgic, bitter-sweet XO D24. Making a grand appearance is the bold newcomer from Penang, the Tupai King D214, gunning for “most desirable durian” of the season, and the classic, nostalgic Gang Hai D1.
And because there’s no such thing as too much durian, guests enjoyed unlimited helpings of fresh Musang King and three seasonal durians, highly rated by connoisseurs.
This wasn’t simply a durian buffet, however — it was also an authentic gastronomic journey of Malaysia’s street food and iconic dishes, brought to life with six sizzling live cooking stations.
From smoky Char Kway Teow and rich Bak Kut Teh, to golden Fried Oyster Omelette and flavorful Malay Chicken Rice, the air was thick with aroma and excitement, reminiscent of Penang's famous street food markets.
At the hot buffet, must-try regional favorites like Nasi Lemak, tender Beef Rendang, and the tangy, daring Tempoyak Ikan Patin (catfish in fermented durian paste) showcased the true diversity of Malaysian cuisine.
On the list of savory specials, there was a live cooking station of Durian and Chicken Curry with Roti with Peanut and other creative offerings such as Durian Pizza, Durian and Pineapple Seafood Fried Rice, and a Baked Vol-au-Vent filled with coconut milk and D24, so indulgent it should come with a warning.
Over at the drinks corner, a Malaysian Pulled Tea Master whipped up frothy glasses of Teh Tarik, while Ipoh coffee, tropical juices, and more kept everyone cool and caffeinated.
Dessert was where Executive Pastry Chef Smita Grosse flexed her durian mastery.
She transformed different durian varieties into six creative desserts, such as Durian Mille Feuille, using D101 Mas Johor, Choux Puffs filled with D198 Golden Phoenix, perfectly crisp Durian Egg Tarts using the classic D24 Sultan, as well as the crowd-favorite Durian Panna Cotta with D175 Red Prawn.
Between bites, we were treated to a flurry of Malaysian cultural performances: beginning with a high-energy lion dance by Tam Pui Yuen Lion Dance Association, a graceful traditional dance, and a mini concert by Penang’s very own Rax Teh — aka “Dolphin Tone Prince” — who brought serious star power to the stage with his TVB pipes and magnetic presence.
Interactive games like bowling with durians and a durian guessing game added a playful spirit to the event that had the ballroom buzzing with laughter.
Tickets for Taste of Malaysia are priced atHK$838 for adults and HK$588 for children. They are already flying fast, so grab yours here.
For more information, visit The Mira Hong Kong on their website, Instagram, and Facebook.
And for those unable to make this grand celebration, Yamm at The Mira is running a durian-themed Afternoon Tea Buffet every weekend through July and August, featuring a dozen innovative desserts crafted with premium Malaysian durians and crafted by Chef Smita Grosse.
To make a reservation at Yamm, click here.
Taste of Malaysia Event Information:
Location: The Ballroom, 18/F, The Mira Hong Kong, Mira Place, 118 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Date & Time: July 30 to Aug. 1, 2025, 6:30 PM to 10 PM
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