For families, Mercure Penang Beach’s Retro Ramadan Buffet is worth every penny if you’re dining out together.
Enjoy recipes from yesteryears all month long for Iftar with a fantastic spread of Malay “lauk puak” traditional and classic dishes that hit the spot.
Thank you, Ombak Malay Kitchen Team, Chef Halim, Chef Jamal, Chef Hairie, and the Executive Chef, for churning out the Iftar Buffet throughout Ramadan.
The lovely Retro Ramadan Buffet spread included all my favorites!
I found old-time true northern favorites with dishes like Brinjal Pajeri.
If there were Nanas Pajeri, I would have finished two plates of white rice instead of only one!
Lots of Vegetarian Mains too!
The Ambiance of Mercure Retro Ramadan
It was a beautiful evening to enjoy the Retro feel with the melody of old-school classical music from the 50s to the 90s.
Of course, I chose to sit at the seafront restaurant’s al fresco dining area.
Breaking fast and dining out with other families in the restaurant is such a wonderful feeling.
I tried fasting before but cannot do it as I will “curi air” (steal to drink water) as my palate gets too dry.
Best thirst quenchers to buka puasa!
Round 1 for everyone!
The whole family enjoyed the buffet dinner.
Lots of selections to choose from.
I love to look at all the guests and their selections for dinner.
So colorful and pretty!
A penchant for Bubur Lambuk
If you have been following the SmartDory blog, you will know that I’m a massive fan of Bubur Lambuk (Malaysian Spiced Congee), Serunding Ayam (Chicken Floss), and Rendang Tok (Rich and Spicy Malaysian Beef Stew).
My craving for the Malay-style porridge Ramadan must-have Bubur Lambuk is as legendary as the dish itself.
My Muslim colleagues were used to help collect a packet of the fragrant Bubur from the Mosque for me.
In Malaysia, many mosques would cook this delivery for free distribution so all can enjoy it.
Mercure Penang Beach will be distributing Bubur Lambuk (rice porridge) packets to motorists.
Guess who’s coming around to pick up a packet!
Ketupat with the Chicken Serunding (Chicken Floss) and Rendang Tok (Rich and Spicy Malaysian Beef Stew). Really delicious!
Mercure Retro Ramadan Buffet Menu
With over 100 menu items from Ombak kitchen, you can indulge in the tasty variety of Malay dishes for your Iftar.
The Retro Ramadan Buffet Dinner has a buffet selection starting from the popular Bakar Bakar (Grill Station) to various fabulous colourful desserts presented with their Retro decor.
Warung Style Food
- Murtabak
- Rojak
- Kuey Teow Goreng
- Laksa
- Ais Kacang
- Cendol
- Aneka Bubur
Bakar Bakar Station
You can enjoy Beef, Mutton, and Chicken Sausages with Black Pepper Sauce, Mushroom Sauce, and Mint Sauce.
There’s Chicken Satay too!
RETRO RAMADAN BUFFET 2022
Ulam-Ulaman
• Ulam Raja
• Timun
• Bendi
• Petai
• Jantung Pisang
• Kacang Botol
• Daun Pegaga
• Jering
• Tomato
• Kobis
Sambal Sambal Melayu
• Sambal Belachan
• Sambal Tempoyak
• Sambal Mangga
• Sambal Kicap Pedas
• Budu
• Cencaluk
• Air Asam
Pembuka Selera
• Telur Masin
• Jelatah
• Kerabu Kacang Botol
• Kerabu Mangga
• Kerabu Sotong
• Som Tam
• Kerabu Ayam
• Tauhu Sumbat
• Acar Buah Rampai
• Ikan Masin
• Keropok Keping
• Keropok Ikan, Keropok Sayur,
• Keropok Udang
Aneka Jeruk
• Jeruk Betik
• Jeruk Manga Muda
• Jeruk Kendodong
• Jeruk Bawang Putih
• Jeruk Cermai,
• Jeruk Jambu Batu
• Jeruk Asam kelubi
• Jeruk Buah Pala
Warung Rojak Buah
• Mangga Muda
• Betik Muda
• Timun
• Jambu Batu
• Sengkuang
• Jambu Air
• Kuah Rojak
• Kacang Tumbuk
• Bijan
Warung B.B.Q.
• Kambing Panggang
• Daging Panggang
• Ayam Panggang
• Sosej Panggang
• Sos Cendawan
• Sos Lada Hitam
• Air Asam
• Sos Pudina
Warung Murtabak Ayam
• Kari Kacang Parapu
• Jeruk Bawang
Warung Asam Laksa
• Laksa
• Daun Salad
• Bunga Kantan
• Daun Pudina
• Cili Merah
• Nenas
• BawangBesar
• Timun
Warung Piza
• Nenas
• Cili Tanglung
• Tomato
• Bawang
• Cendawan
• Keju
Warung Bubur Lambuk
• Bubur Lambuk
• Ikan Bilis
• Daun Bawang
• Bawang Goreng
• Sos Kicap
• Serbuk Lada Putih
Warung Ketupat
• Ketupat
• Serunding Ayam
Warung Koay Teow Goreng
• Koey Teow
• Kucai
• Taugeh
• Telur
• Isi Kerang
• Cili Boh
• Sos Kicap
• Bawang Putih
Warung Ais Kacang & Cendol
Ais Kacang
• Jagung
• Kacang Merah
• Buah Nau
• Cincau
• Agar-agar
• Gula Melaka
Cendol
• Sirap Rose
• Kacang Tumbuk
• Santan
• Susu Cair
Selera Utama
• Nasi Sri Pandan
• Nasi Tomato
• Ayam Masak Merah
• Gulai Kawah Daging Utara
• Udang Masak Lemak Tempoyak
• Ikan Keli Goreng Bercili
• Sotong Goreng Kunyit
• Terung Bakar Bersambal
• Anak Sawi, Kulit Tauhu & Sos Cendawan
• Kailan Ikan Masin
• Pucuk Manis Masak Lemak Cili Padi
• Bendi Goreng Telur
Warung Bubur
• Bubur Pulut Hitam
• Bubur Kacang Hijau
• Bubur Kacang Merah
• Bubur Gandum
Warung Pemanis Mulut
• Aneka Kuih Muih
• Buah Kurma
• Agar– Agar Pilihan
• Aneka Puding Berasa Buah
• Aneka Kek
• Puding Roti
• Sago Gula Melaka
Warung Buah– Buahan
• Tembikai
• Nenas
• Betik
• Tembikai Susu
• Buah – buahan Tempatan
Aneka Minuman
• Ais Anggur
• Ais Bandung
• Ais Cincau
• Ais Sirap Selasih
• Teh Tarik
• Kopi & Teh
*Menu may change depending on the ingredient freshness and availability.
The Bakar Bakar Station
Retro Ramadan Buffet Review
Overall the buffet is the most affordable in Penang with value for money if you want to dine in the comfortable sea-facing Ombak restaurant.
The price may be low but the Mercure Retro Ramadan Buffet has something for everyone. For meat-eaters, there are enough Bakar Bakar (BBQ) items for you to indulge in.
There are six vegetarian mains aside, including a Dalca if you are a vegetarian.
Another dish that I enjoyed is the creamy rich Ketupat with the Chicken Serunding (Chicken Floss) and Rendang Tok (Rich and Spicy Malaysian Beef Stew). Really delicious!
The iced cold drinks are nice thirst quenchers. If you prefer hot drinks, there’s a selection of BOH Teas and fresh brew coffee.
Heads up! The Red Velvet Cake is the bomb for those with a sweet tooth.
Very tasty, and I’m not too fond of Red Velvet Cake, to begin with. Come and enjoy a fabulous iftar session with friends and family.
Enjoy a variety of classic dishes of heirloom recipes at Retro Ramadan Buffet throughout the fasting month at Hotel Mercure Penang Beach.
The appetizing dishes of yesteryears will bring back fond old memories of dining in your grandma’s home.
Hotel Mercure Penang Beach’s Retro Ramadan Buffet 2022
A NOSTALGIC JOURNEY AT RETRO RAMADAN AT OMBAK!
When: From 6th April 2022-1st May 2022
Time: 7.00 PM to 9.30 PM
Price: RM88 nett (adult) and RM50 nett (children aged 6 to 12)
Reservations: please call +604-371 8706 or the general line at 604-371 8888.
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