Diners in Killarney can enjoy a different dining experience with the introduction of “The Tiffin Platter” to The Malton Hotel.

New to the Punchbowl Bar menu in the landmark hotel, the concept for The Tiffin Platter comes from the traditional Indian Tiffin Lunch Box, and sees a range of dishes that complement each other, two savoury dishes and one sweet served.

Priced at just €15 each, Head Chef at The Malton, John O’Leary has created four signature platters that offer diners a fun way to dine with friends without breaking the bank. The tasty platters consist of three miniature courses – a starter, main and dessert – a delicious alternative for diners not looking for full portions.

Head Chef John O’ Leary says “Our Tiffin Platters offer a creative alternative to tapas, so why not order a few platters amongst friends and share the experience. All our platters have been specially selected so that each course balances perfectly with the next. We grow our own range of herbs and vegetables in the hotel gardens providing us with some of the wonderful fresh ingredients we use in these new dishes.”

The Malton’s feta cheese and olive salad accompanies a lamb tagine with apricot cous cous, with a refreshing raspberry and lime posset platter to finish; while the jumbo prawn cocktail followed by golden fried Monkfish scampi and mushy peas, and Farranfore strawberries and cream is a tasty combination.

For a more authentic Indian experience, diners are invited to sample spiced hummus with lemon, chicken and coconut korma, and cardamom parfait; a tempting blend of spices and flavours.  Vegetarians will love The Malton’s roasted vegetable salad with basil, goats’ cheese and wild mushroom lasagne, finished off with lemon curd with crushed meringue.

The Tiffin Platters are available from 12pm to 9.30pm, 7 days a week in the relaxing surrounding of The Punchbowl Bar at The Malton, Killarney.

For further information visit www.themalton.com or call (064) 6638000.