UKM Offers 30+ Dishes for RM10 Buffet Amid Rising Costs
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Dapur Brahim’s by Desatera Sdn. Bhd. launched a RM10 buffet at Randau Rasa UKM Bangi, offering over 30 dishes.
- The "Cedok puas-puas, bayar RM10 je!" (Scoop freely, pay only RM10!) concept allows self-service dining with a fixed price.
- The initiative aims to provide affordable, quality meals amid rising living costs, targeting students, staff, and the local community.
Dapur Brahim’s by Desatera Sdn. Bhd. has introduced an affordable buffet option at Randau Rasa UKM Bangi, offering over 30 dishes for just RM10. This initiative, operating under the slogan “Cedok puas-puas, bayar RM10 je!” (Scoop freely, pay only RM10!), allows customers to serve themselves a variety of dishes for a single, fixed price.
Scoop freely, pay only RM10!
The self-service concept provides diners with the freedom to choose their own meals without being restricted to set menus. Popular choices include ayam masak sambal, daging tetel asam pedas, and ikan kembung masak kari, alongside various vegetable dishes, ulam-ulaman, and sambals. This diverse offering caters to students, university staff, and the local community seeking economical yet satisfying meals.
Datuk Feizal Nor Nurbi, CEO of Desatera Sdn. Bhd., stated that the initiative aims to provide affordable food options without compromising on quality or variety. He acknowledged the increasing cost of living and emphasized the company’s commitment to offering accessible dining solutions. "Quality and delicious food should be enjoyed by everyone," he said, aligning with the company's community focus.
This initiative was introduced to provide affordable food options without compromising on quality, menu variety, and customer satisfaction.
The buffet operates Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. with a walk-in and dine-in policy, requiring no advance booking and not offering takeaway services. Although located within Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), it is open to the public, particularly those in the Klang Valley. The RM10 price point is expected to remain stable until the end of the year, with a daily target of around 170 customers.
Quality and delicious food should be enjoyed by everyone, in line with the company's commitment to the community.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.