The Golden Hour Grill Launch
The Golden Hour Grill has officially made its debut at Hard Rock Hotel Penang, and it’s raising the bar for the Penang hotel buffet scene.
This isn’t just another dinner—it’s a fire-forward feast built around rotisserie meats, bold seasonal dishes.
And with that unmistakable Hard Rock energy.
This is a feast with flair.
Think rotisserie meats spinning over flame, seasonal dishes changing weekly.
And that open-air seaside vibe that makes everything taste better.
It’s hosted at LEÑA at Pizzeria and runs every Saturday from July to September 2025.
Event Details at a Glance
Venue: LEÑA at Pizzeria, Hard Rock Hotel Penang
Date: Every Saturday, from July to September 2025
Time: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Price: RM180 nett per adult, RM118 nett for seniors (60+) and children aged 6–12
Golden Hour Grill Semi Buffet Dinner at Hard Rock Hotel Penang – every Saturday with fire-cooked meats, live music, and seaside vibes.
A Semi Buffet Dinner Worth Getting Fired Up About
This fire-forward concept reimagines the Penang hotel buffet.
Tired of cold trays and limp salads?
Here you get slow-roasted meats, small-batch sides, and a blackboard menu that keeps things exciting.
At the launch, the energy was high.
Content creators, media friends, hospitality insiders, and corporate guests all showed up hungry.
And judging by the empty plates, they came prepared.
General Manager Michael Smeeton and Executive Assistant Manager Tobias Lackermeier were on hand to welcome guests.
Director of Food & Beverage, Rodrigo Benedicto Borges introduced the fire-crafted concept with passion.
Contents
Rotisserie Meat
Grilled meats are always the Main Event
The rotisserie station is where it all begins.
And honestly?
Where it ends too, because you’ll keep coming back.
Pssst… I snuck in a slice of steak after dessert. No regrets.
Whole cuts of beef, chicken, lamb, and prawns slowly turn over open flames.
It’s theatre, it’s aroma, it’s the kind of setup that makes you hover with your plate.
Pretending to make conversation just to be first in line.
(It’s not just me… right?)
The beef? Smoky and juicy. Chicken? Golden and crisp.
The prawns? Charred, sweet, and gone too fast.
Every piece was carved hot and fresh.
The relaxed, open-air vibe of LEÑA at Pizzeria sets the scene for the Golden Hour Grill—seaside breeze, golden light, and great food.
Sides That Steal the Scene
Beyond the grill, it’s a side dish playground.
Bowls of stir-fried veggies.
Comforting hearty soups.
Sushi rolls and sashimi galore filled the chilled section.
Fresh, colourful, and gone in a flash.
Salads so fresh they could headline a picnic.
And let me talk about the potatoe salad.
Creamy, buttery, and topped with crispy beef bacon crumbles—pure comfort food with a cheeky grin.
I should know. I try the potato salad at every buffet, and this one?
Loaded and worth every bite.
Soups and sides at the Golden Hour Grill—comforting broths, fresh greens, and flavourful accompaniments to the main fire-grilled dishes.
Cool, Fresh, and On Ice
The chilled station was a hit, stacked with sushi rolls, fresh sashimi, and cold seafood on ice.
Plump oysters, prawns, and mussels sat pretty on crushed ice.
They called my name, all just waiting to be dressed with a squeeze of lemon or a dash of mignonette.
Clean, briny, and refreshing—exactly what you’d want before diving into the heavier fire-grilled dishes.
Fresh sushi, sashimi, and cold seafood on ice at the Golden Hour Grill—light, briny, and perfect before the mains.
Pasta Station
Everyone made a beeline for the pasta corner, and for good reason.
Yes, while there was linguine and spaghetti.
But the ravioli? Star of the show.
Pillowy pockets filled with cheese and spinach, swimming in a rich, creamy sauce.
We tried a pesto version and a spiced-up Korean twist.
Both excellent.
Greedy me only wished for plumper ravioli and more cheese!
And maybe for them to stay on the menu forever.
What we ate at the Golden Hour Grill: juicy rotisserie meats, fresh sushi, creamy mashed potatoes, and flavour-packed sides.
Charcuterie
Imagine a board so pretty it deserves its own shoot.
French-inspired hard and soft cheeses.
Dried apricots, fresh grapes, strawberries, nuts, crackers, sun-dried tomatoes, and crusty bread made up the full spread.
It felt like a picnic you’d want to stretch out for hours.
I piled my plate without shame.
And yes, I went back for extra feta cubes. Don’t judge me.
A French-inspired charcuterie board at the Golden Hour Grill, beautifully arranged with cheeses, cold cuts, nuts, and dried fruits.
Desserts
To End (or Start) with, your call.
The dessert spread was generous and full of personality.
Tiramisu that didn’t skimp on the espresso.
Pineapple compote with coconut ice cream—a tropical match made in buffet heaven.
And a lemon meringue tart so good it deserved a standing ovation.
The View, the Vibe, the Music
Set outdoors with the Batu Ferringhi sea breeze drifting in, the vibe is effortlessly chill.
Add in live music or a DJ set on selected Saturdays and you’ve got the kind of place that makes you forget about time.
It’s casual enough for family outings, lively enough for date nights, and tasty enough to bring you back more than once.
Booking Details: The Golden Hour Grill at Hard Rock Hotel Penang
When: Every Saturday, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: LEÑA at Pizzeria, Hard Rock Hotel Penang
Price:
RM180 nett per adult
RM118 nett per senior (60+) and child (6–12 years)
What’s Included:
- Welcome drink
- Live entertainment (band or DJ)
- Fire-cooked semi buffet dinner
To Book:
📱 WhatsApp: +60 12 420 3076
📞 Phone: +60 4 886 8057
📧 Email: [email protected]
- How to Book
- WhatsApp: +60 12 420 3076
- Phone: +60 4 886 8057
- Email: [email protected]
Final Thoughts
This is the kind of buffet that doesn’t just feed you.
It lingers in your mind (and cravings).
Craving bold flavours and fire-roasted meats?
The Golden Hour Grill is your Saturday dinner sorted.
Bring friends. Bring an appetite. Maybe bring stretchy pants.
Hard Rock Hotel Penang
Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Penang, Malaysia.
Blog Disclosure: This is a sponsored blog post, but all opinions are mine. Thank you, Hard Rock Hotel Penang, for the dinner invitation.
