Eastin Hotel Penang Christmas Buffet 2018
Smart Dory checks out the highlights at Eastin Hotel Penang Christmas Buffet 2018 with the theme “Celebrating Holiday Cheers”.
Greeted by friendly and professional Nadia and Rebecca, I was soon escorted to my seat to partake of a Festive Menu that included my favorites for Christmas Eve Dinner.
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Christmas Buffet Menu
After feasting my eyes on the buffet lineup, I was more than ready to eat! I size of the Christmas menu on display and made a mental note of the must eat and the tasting then goes back to my favorites.
Appetizer
Tomato, Cucumber, Carrot, Coleslaw, French beans, Variety of Garden Salad
Assorted Dressing and Condiments, Italian Mushroom Salad, German Potato Salad,
Maki and Futomaki Sushi Roll with Condiments, Seafood on Ice and Selection of Sashimi (Tuna & Salmon)
We open our palates for the Christmas menu with the assortment of cold Appetizer.
Soup
Seafood Bouillabaisse with Garlic Crouton
Assorted Roll & Bread
The Seafood Bouillabaisse with Garlic Crouton is quite a star and not to be missed. This classic Provençal seafood stew is loaded with clams, prawns, and chunks of fish in a hearty broth cooked with a hint of sweetness Crustaceans, leeks, onion, and chopped garlic.
I call this the slow-burning passion. It is warming, full of tasty goodness and calls for another bowl.
The thick slices of Garlic Bread are exceptional. Topped with garlic, butter, and additional fresh herbs, the Garlic Bread is pre-made broiled until toasted with the butter melted and bread crisp. If you want extra crispness, there is a small oven toaster ready for you to crisp it up further.
Seafood Bouillabaisse with Garlic Crouton Photo: Doris Lim
Christmas Carving
Traditional Roasted Turkey with Giblet Sauce
Chestnut Stuffing Yorkshire Pudding and Cranberry Sauce
Roasted Striploin with Mushroom Sauce
I must commend Eastin Hotel Penang’s culinary team for consistently making the Christmas Menu sing with Carving dishes.
I thoroughly enjoy the items and the well risen Yorkshire Pudding!
The Chestnut Stuffing is exceptional.
Roasted Striploin to the required doneness and Roasted Turkey is juicy and tender.
The three sauces, Giblet Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, and Mushroom Sauce are well balanced without being overly salty or sweet.
I must commend Eastin Hotel Penang’s culinary team for consistently making the Christmas Menu sing with the Carving. Photo: Doris Lim
Christmas Buffet Main Dishes
Buttered Rice, Lamb Chop Provencal with Grilled Vegetable,
Wok Venison with Ginger and Spring Onions
Baked Salmon Fillet with Herbs Vinaigrette Infused Mushrooms
Beef Steak with Tonkatsu Sauce
Grilled Chicken Yakitori
Assorted Vegetables with Salted Fish and Nuts
Stuffed Squid with Otak- Otak and Spicy Peanut Sauce
Potato and Cheese Timbale served with Spicy Tomato Sauce
I tasted all the mains and my favorites are the Chicken Yakitori, Venison, Fried Beef Steak, Potato, and Cheese balls. The Stuffed Squid with Otak- Otak and Spicy Peanut Sauce has a very interesting taste and texture Malaysians will enjoy.
Great Mains! Photo: Doris Lim
Christmas Buffet Desserts
Christmas Yule Log Cake, Black Forest Cake, Christmas Stolen, Assorted Christmas Cookies,
Tiramisu in Glass, Christmas Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, Traditional Carrot Cake, and Assorted Fruit Platter
Review of Eastin Hotel Penang Christmas Buffet 2018:
Eastin Hotel has a reputation for making some of the best cakes and pastries that I enjoy. For all the years I have dined here, I will always save some space for the decadent chocolate-inspired cakes, and puddings.
This year I note that another of my favorite Pasty Chef is missing and with that the cakes she makes that I miss dearly.
How do I know this? Simple, just as I learn to recognize an art piece by the style of the artist, the same goes for the Pastry Chefs. Visually, I already know when I look at the cakes. The taste is good, with a richness that can only be described as someone who bakes with passion.
For the Eastin Hotel Penang’s culinary team who made this dinner remarkable, I say thank you for your creativity, love, and passion. This is what good food is all about.
It is not about the price of the food, but eating good food, especially the Christmas Menu must be commended. This is not a menu the chefs prepare on a daily basis. The Chefs put their best effort and make this an experience for us.
Eastin Hotel Penang, SmartDory thank you for your gracious invitation.
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EASTIN HOTEL PENANG CHRISTMAS BUFFET PROMOTION
Christmas Eve Dinner
Date: 24 December 2018, Monday Time: 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Price: Adults RM128 net | Senior Citizens RM 89 net | *Children 50% Discount from the normal price
Buffet Dinner
Date: 25 December 2018, Tuesday Time: 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Price: Adults RM128 net | Senior Citizens RM 89 net | *Children 50% Discount from the normal price *Children (6 to 11 years old)
For bookings, please contact Swez Brasserie at 04-6121111.
Eastin Hotel Penang
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1 Solok Bayan Indah, Queensbay, Bayan Lepas, Penang
Telephone: +604-612 1111
