The Long Table No. 1 — Borders & Belonging
I’m hosting a small supper at my place — a shared table for people who enjoy food, conversation, and being present.
This first edition is shaped by the dishes I grew up with, and the ones I discovered while moving between places — where flavours carry memory, identity, and story.
We’ll sit together, eat slowly, and spend the evening around one table.
About the Host:
Hi, I’m Hesti.
I grew up in Indonesia and have spent the past few years living across cultures — and a lot of that shows up in the way I cook.
Some dishes come from memory, some from people I’ve met along the way, and some from curiosity.
I’m also the creator of Tahdig Bites — a concept built around tahdig, the crispy Persian rice, shaped into cups and filled with classic Persian stews.
I’ve been running it through pop-ups in Kuala Lumpur, and this supper is a more personal extension of that — not takeaway, but a space to sit, share, and connect.
What is The Long Table Club?
It’s a shared table.
A mix of strangers and familiar faces, sitting down together for the evening.
Somewhere between a dinner at a friend’s home and a cultural exchange — where the conversation matters just as much as the food.
What to Expect
• A multi-course menu, cooked and served throughout the evening
• 8–10 guests seated together at one table
• Shared, family-style dining
• Dishes introduced with a bit of context and story
• A slow evening — no rush, no fixed end
Come as you are, and be open to the people around you.
The Menu — Borders & Belonging
This menu brings together flavours that have moved across places and stayed with me in different ways.
🥂 Arrival — A First Crossing
Bir Pletok
A traditional Betawi spiced drink — warm, aromatic, and rooted in history
🍽️ To Begin — Shared Origins
Dadami Dip — herb & labneh dip inspired by family recipes from northern Iran
Kuku Sabzi Wrap — aromatic herb frittata with tomato
Noon Lavash — Persian flatbread, made to tear and share
🍲 Main — Comfort & Memory
Ghormeh Sabzi — slow-cooked Persian beef herb stew, rich and deeply comforting
Potato Tahdig — saffron rice over golden potatoes, cooked low and slow into a crisp, caramelised crust
Khiar Panir — cucumber, feta, herbs, pomegranate & toasted almonds
Olivieh — Persian-style potato salad, familiar and nostalgic
🍰 To End — A Gentle Return
Peach, Cardamom & Saffron Cake
Soft, fragrant, lightly floral — finished with rose petals
🍵 After — Lingering Conversations
Chai e Zafaran with Nabat
Saffron tea served with Persian rock sugar — a ritual of warmth and sweetness
Seats
I’m keeping this small — just 8–10 seats — so it stays comfortable and personal for everyone at the table.
RM135 per seat
(includes the full multi-course experience)
Once your spot is confirmed, I’ll share the payment details.
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Exact location shared after confirmation
