CRIZ BON APPETITE

By now everyone should know that Sarkies @ E&O Hotel (Eastern & Oriental Hotel) has the reputation of pampering its diners with great choices for their buffet spreads and this year it’s the best one would expect for their Christmas Eve 2019 Buffet Dinner. Other than being served with international and local cuisines, more delicious yet classic Christmas dishes and desserts would be added to the spreads, making the festive experiences even more joyous and memorable. The promotion would be held on 24 December 2019 from 6.30pm until 10.00pm with live band performances. Prices are as stated in the poster below.

Some of the main highlights of the buffet would include Starters (Chilled Green Tea Soba Noodles Served with Poached Chicken, Green Beans, Nuts, Seeds and Tahini Ponzu Dressing, Salad Nicoise with Grilled Sabah Tuna, Thai Glass Noodle Salad with Poached Seafood, Roast Chat Potatoes with Glazed Pear, Roquefort Cheese and Walnut Salad, Sous Vide Fennel and Orange Quinoa Salad, Pomegranate, Yoghurt Dressing, Baby Spinach Leaf, Homemade Marinated Salmon Side Fresh Dill and Lemon Wedges, Semi-Cooked Scallops Topped With Herb and Tomato Salsa, Galantine of Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Sushi and Sashimi with Condiments, Daily Catch Seafood on Ice with Dressings and Condiments (Lime Wedges, Lemon Wedges, Tabasco, Wasabi, Cocktail Sauce, Kikkoman), Soup served with Selection of Breads, Butter, Olive Oil and Balsamic (Creamy Smoked Salmon, Leek & Potato Soup, Classic French Onion Soup with Croutons), Fish Cartoccio served with Fennel, Mushroom, Spinach, Tomato, Basil, Rosemary, Homemade Meatballs served with Mint and Rosemary Tomato Concasse, Oven Baked Rib Eye with Chef Special Marinade served with Sauce and Condiments (Cranberry Jelly, Giblet Sauce, Black Pepper Sauce, Roasted Garlic Sauce, Mint Sauce, Rosemary Sauce, English Mustard, Horseradish, Mashed Potato, Wood Oven Roasted Vegetables with Peso, Potato Pumpkin Gratin and Yorkshire Puddings), Roast Turkey served with Sauce and Condiments (Cranberry Jelly, Giblet Sauce, Sauté Brussels Sprout, Apple Chestnut Stuffing, Braised Red Cabbage), Selection of Main Course (Fragrant Pilaf Rice with Dried Fruits and Nuts, Oven Roasted Marinated Chicken with Fennel, Onion, Tomato and Thyme, Lamb Osso Bucco with Root Vegetables, Slow Braised Beef with Beans Ragout, Mixed Seafood Lasagna, Mixed Vegetables with Herbs Butter, Aglio Olio with Roasted Vegetables, and maybe more)

The desserts served this year are of premium quality as always and the best news is that all the desserts are with the right amount of sweetness to send your sweet tooth craving for more without the fear of increasing your waistline. Cool right? Haha! Some of the dessert highlights are Strawberry Bavaroise, Chocolate Pear Chiboust Crème Tart, Morello Cherry Gateau, Fresh Wild Berries Flan, Chocolate Mousse in Shot Glass, Strawberry and Raspberry Jello, Crème Brulee, Christmas Fruit Cake, Mince Pies, Chocolate Yule Log, Pistachio Opera, Butterscotch Banana Cream Torte, Raspberry Chocolate Mille Feulle, Vanilla Mango Panna Cotta, Mont Blanc, Gingerbread/Panettone, Christmas Log Sensations, Berries Éclair, Framboise Crunch Feulle Bavaroise, Financier with Wild Berries, Lemon Tart, Assorted Chocolate Santa, Macaron Tower, Chocolate Bar, Gingerbread Man with Candy Hook, and maybe more.

There are also some Christmas items for your purchases to make your celebration filled with more festive moods. Here’s the order form for your reference. Please call up +604-222 2000 (Ext. 3602) to make your order. All orders must be made at least 3 days in advance with the necessary payment.

You could also view their other ongoing promotions from their website for November & December 2019.

Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Penang (next to Penang Bowl) is located along Lebuh Farquhar. If you are coming from Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah towards Weld Quay, keep to your left immediately after passing by CitiBank. When you see the Penang Bowl building on your left (UMW Toyota opposite), please slow down. Turn left immediately after the Penang Bowl entrance. The E&O Hotel car park is situated just inside the Victory Annexe building. Parking charges would be a maximum of RM6 (weekdays: Monday-Thursday) and RM12 (weekends: Friday- Sunday)

Name: SARKIES @ EASTERN & ORIENTAL HOTEL
Address: 10 Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: 604-222 2000
GPS: 5.423624, 100.334988

RATING:
Ambience: 8.5/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 classy)
Food Choices: 9/10 (1-4 limited, 5-7 average, 8-10 many choices)
Taste: 9/10 (1-4 tasteless, 5-7 average, 8-10 excellent)
Pricing: 8/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 expensive)
Service: 8/10 (1-4 bad, 5-7 average, 8-10 excellent)

For this Christmas 2019 celebrations, Lexis Suites Penang would be having its Christmas buffets at two venues, namely Hibiscus Grand Ballroom at Level 1 (Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner from 6.30pm to 1.00am at RM138nett for adult and RM88nett for child/senior citizen) and Roselle Coffee House at Level M (Christmas Day Buffet Lunch from 12.00pm to 3.00pm at RM98nett for adult and RM68nett for child/senior citizen). There is also an early bird discount of 20% for the buffet dinner and 10% for the buffet lunch respectively when diners make their reservation from 1-22 December 2019. The early bird discount only applies to the published adult rate and is not applicable to any other ongoing discounts, offers, memberships or promotions. Executive Chef, Chef Johnno and his team would be crafting mouth-watering spreads to make your festive season memorable. Diners will also stand a chance to win great lucky draw prizes during their Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner and at the same time get to enjoy special live band performances. Santa Claus and Santa Rina would also be making random appearances and giving out candies and gingerbread. For more information and reservations, kindly contact Lexis Suites Penang at +604-628 2888 or email to reservations@lexis.my

On top of the usual sections of cold delicacies, Japanese corner, soup, carving, seafood on ice, noodles stall, western delight, hot dishes to desserts, you can start off with a variety of hors d’oeuvres such as Smoked Chicken Breast with Teriyaki Gravy and Salmon Gravlax in savory little bites, different types of salads such as Walnut Apple Salad, Australian Potato Salad coupled with different types of dressing and condiments. You would also be expecting hot piping Lobster Bisque with Almond Flakes accompanied by fresh baked bread, rolls and butter. As for the mains, diners would find many classic dishes such as BBQ Chicken Ragout, Sautee Fragrant Pumpkin with Chicken Floss, Grilled Lamb Chop with Authentic Rosemary Juice, Brussels Sprouts with Turkey Ham and Nuts, Asian style Teriyaki Beef with Sautéed Mushrooms, Artichokes and Pearl Onions for a different filling, not forgetting the highlight for the season which is a classic yet authentic roasted turkey serves with Yorkshire pudding, roasted baby potato, chestnut and apple stuffing, and cranberry, giblet, butter vegetable sauce.

Do check out the “Magical Desserts Garden” with great stuff for all the sweet boost such as House Green Tea Tart, Chocolate Creamy Pavlova, Lemonade Gipsy, Chocolate Fountain, Ice Cream, Traditional Christmas Fruit Cake, Pudding, Stollen, Yule Log and many more.

For those who are gearing up to celebrate the year 2019 and usher in the new year of 2020, Lexis Suites Penang will be having a grand countdown dinner and party on the 31st December 2019. Feast on a scrumptious buffet dinner at Hibiscus Grand Ballroom (Level 1) and then head up to Sky Terrace (Level 24) after that for the countdown party. While you are there, do enjoy the magic show, live band performance, games session and many more, all prepared exclusively for you. Diners also will stand a chance to get great lucky draw prizes as well. It is priced reasonably at RM188nett for adult and RM100nett for child and senior citizen. There will be an early bird discount of 20% when they make their reservation from 15-29 December 2019.

For those who wish to only go for the after-party at Sky Terrace, it will be RM70nett per person with a complimentary glass of wine, beer or mocktail.

Thanks to the management of Lexis Suites Penang for the invitation to preview the Christmas spreads. It was indeed a memorable evening for everyone there.

Lexis Suites Penang is located right at the end of Teluk Kumbar before the main road into Gertak Sanggul. In fact, it’s located just next to the Hao You Teluk Kumbar Seafood (公巴好友海鲜). The Roselle Coffee House is located at level 1 of Lexis Suites Penang. Just walk into the main lobby of the resort and move toward the right side of the lobby and you will see the elevator there. Take the lift to the first floor and you would see the restaurant there.

Name: LEXIS SUITES PENANG
Address: 28, Jalan Teluk Kumbar, 11920 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: 604-628 2888
Business Hours:
Breakfast: 6.30am-10.30am
All Day Menu: 11.30am-10.30pm
Buffet Menu: 6.30pm-11.00pm
Room Service: 24 hours
GPS: 5.287210, 100.232760

RATING:
Ambience: 8/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 classy)
Food Choices: 8/10 (1-4 limited, 5-7 average, 8-10 many choices)
Taste: 9/10 (1-4 tasteless, 5-7 average, 8-10 excellent)
Pricing: 7.5/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 expensive)
Service: 8/10 (1-4 bad, 5-7 average, 8-10 excellent)

About Lexis Hotel Group: Lexis Hotel Group provides discerning leisure and business guests with practical and luxurious accommodations across various properties in Malaysia. It is steadfast in offering professional management services for hotels and resorts, and has successfully built a strong, profitable and visible premier niche brand in the hospitality industry especially in managing award-winning unique water chalets as well as pool villas. The brand currently manages three properties, namely Lexis, Grand Lexis and the iconic Lexis Hibiscus, all located in Port Dickson. Another upscale property, Lexis Suites Penang, opened for business in the 1st quarter of 2016.

About Lexis Suites Penang: A luxurious resort by the beachfront that stands out as the only hotel on the island which offers guests the luxury of an individual private pool and steam room in every one of its 222 suites. Located at the idyllic Teluk Kumbar, Lexis Suites Penang is about ten minutes’ drive from Penang International Airport. The guestrooms feature two king-sized beds and a host of practical amenities in a spacious enclave, with an awesome view of the sea.

With the new appointment of Executive Chef, Chef Mohd Afifi bin Abu Bakar, Café Jen at Jen Hotel Penang has revamped its buffet dinners to be multi-cuisine range, with some twists in the traditional flavors, infused with global influences. The hotel’s current promotion Sea & Grill Buffet Dinner would be available from 1 November 2019 onward on Fridays and Saturdays, from 6.00pm to 9.30pm. The buffet is priced at RM120nett (adult), RM90nett (senior citizen) and RM60nett (child). Golden Circle members would get an additional 25% savings. For reservations or enquiries, please call +604-262 2622 or send an email to fb.hjp@hoteljen.com

To start off, you can check out the appetizer, salad and seafood on ice section with some cheeky yet tasty Amuse Bouche, cold cuts, and various crustaceans of the day, such as snow crab leg, tiger prawns, yabbies, crabs and slipper lobsters.

The main dishes would consist of Malaysia’s all-time favorites as well as some international menus. The highlights would include dished such as Stir-Fried Chilli Crab, Mussel in Nam Heong Style, Oatmeal Butter Prawns, Sotong Sumbat Masak Lemak Cili Api, Slipper Lobster in Rendang Style, Assam Pedas Ekor, Mutton Dalcha Curry, Ayam Goreng Berempah, Sotong Masak Pitong, Barbequed Texas Beef Short Ribs, Braised Lamb Shank Osso Buco, Baked Oysters and more.

The action and carving section can be quite unique as it serves one of the best grills and fritters as well as local street food. Do check out their delicious Whole Baked or Oven Roasted Fish and Slow Roast US Spare Ribs or Leg of Lamb. Some of the street food options would include Nyonya Curry Laksa, Penang Assam Laksa and Mee Kuah Udang.

No buffet is complete without the dessert section to soothe your sweet tooth. Choices would include a wide selection of pastries, ice-cream and tropical fruits. Chocolate lovers can indulge in the milky chocolate fountain with skewers of fruits, marshmallows, and sweet condiments.

You can check out the menu for the Friday and Saturday Menu as below:

Hotel Jen Penang is located along Jalan Magazine just next to the iconic Kompleks Tunku Abdul Razak (KOMTAR). Just walk into the main lobby of the hotel and you can see the Café Jen at the most left side of the hotel.

Name: CAFÉ JEN @ HOTEL JEN PENANG
Address: Jalan Magazine, 10300 Penang, Malaysia.
Business Hours: 6.00am-11.00pm
Contact: +604-262 2622
GPS: 5.413622, 100.330153

RATING:
Ambience: 7.5/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 classy)
Food Choices: 7.5/10 (1-4 limited, 5-7 average, 8-10 many choices)
Taste: 7.5/10 (1-4 tasteless, 5-7 average, 8-10 excellent)
Pricing: 7/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 expensive)
Service: 8/10 (1-4 bad, 5-7 average, 8-10 excellent)

About Hotel Jen: Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s premier hotel owners and operators, currently manages over 100 hotels globally in 75 destinations under the Shangri-La, Kerry, Hotel Jen and Traders brands. Catering to immersive explorers so they can seize the stay, the Hotel Jen brand delivers quality, comfort and value with a playful twist. Hotel Jen embraces the love for life and travel by offering guests spontaneous experiences, unpublished insights and unconventional perspectives. Launched in 2014, Hotel Jen offers 9 vibrant hotels in some of the best locations across South East Asia, China and the Indian Ocean, including Singapore; Manila, Philippines; Johor and Penang in Malaysia; Hong Kong, Beijing and Shenyang in China; and Malé, Maldives. Hotel Jen is slated to open in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, in 2020. For more information, visit www.hoteljen.com or join the conversation on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

For the two patriotic months of August and September 2019 (1 August 2019 – 30 September 2019), Spice Brasserie @ The Light Hotel, Seberang Jaya, Penang, would be serving Khazanah Sajian Nusantara Buffet Dinner, to commemorate our National Day on 31 August 2019 with the theme “Sayangi Malaysia/Love Malaysia” and Malaysia Day on 16 September 2019 with the theme “Malaysia Bersih/A Clean Malaysia”, from Sundays to Thursdays, 6.30pm until 10.00pm. The “Back by Popular Demand” themed buffer dinner with over 100 favourite Malaysian dishes would be priced at RM116.00nett per pax. Do grab the Early Bird vouchers which are now available for purchase at RM80.00nett (Adult) and RM60.00nett (Children & Senior Citizen). Advanced reservations are encouraged. Terms and conditions apply. For reservations and enquiries, please contact +604-382 1111 or email to info@thelighthotelpg.com

The hotel’s Executive Chef, Chef Halim Mohamad, has infused in the dishes that embodies the essence of being Malaysian and able to fusion the tastes into new pleasing forms and flavors for both the eyes and the palate with favorites such as Nasi Biryani Ayam Wawasan, Nasi Dagang Murni, Nasi Kerabu Sehati, Nasi Kabuli Sejiwa, Nasi Daging Sejati, Nasi Ayam Melaka Gemilang, Kambing Panggang Perwira, Kari Kepala Ikan Semangat Jati, Shawarma Daging Pujangga, Itik Panggang Tuah , Asam Pedas Ikan Pari Harmoni, Sambal Sotong Petai Makmur, Ayam Masak Lemak Warisan, Gulai Nangka Muda & Ikan Bilis Abadi, Murtabak ala Lasagne Muhibbah, Char Koay Teow Sejahtera, Ais Kacang Setinggi Angkasa; Piza Buah Nangka Berkeju Semangat, Piza Quarto Nasi Kandar Sedunia and more. Other selection ranges from wide variety or traditional salads or locally known as ulam accompanied with aromatic spicy Sambal to give it that extra zing. Salad, Appetizer, Soup, Selection of Breads & Rolls including roti benggali, Grill Station, Roast and ‘live’ action station such as carvery, noodles, deep-fry, Indian Station, Chinese Station as well as Western favourites will certainly satisfy your palate.

Diners will not be disappointed as there will be an extensive spread of desserts ranging from local and Western such as Sago Gula Melaka Putra Putri, Serawa Durian Dirgahayu, Aneka Kuih Melayu Jalur Gemilang, and other sweet delicacies to complete the journey of Merdeka gastronomy.

Other promotions would include special treats for Merdeka Babies-Dine-For-Free-Buffet, that is applicable with two accompanying paying adults from 25-29 August 2019, and there would be a draw fortnightly with a minimum spending of RM350nett in a single receipt.

Do also look out for the “Stay & Dine Package” which is inclusive of a “2 Days 1 Night Stay” in Superior Room with Complimentary Buffet Breakfast and Khazanah Sajian Nusantara Buffet Dinner from RM300+ (single). Terms and conditions apply.

The Light Hotel is located along Lebuh Tenggiri 2 at Seberang Jaya, Penang. Upon entering the main entrance of the hotel, just drive around to find your parking space at the front of the premises. Walk into the lobby of the hotel and you can see Spice Brasserie on your left.

SPICE BRASSERIE @ THE LIGHT HOTEL PENANG
Address: Lebuh Tenggiri 2, Bandar Seberang Jaya, 13700 Seberang Jaya, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: +604-382 1111
Business Hours: 7.30am-11.00am (Breakfast), 12.00pm-2.30pm (Set Lunch), 7.00pm – 10.30pm (Set Dinner)
GPS: 5.394646, 100.397951

RATING:
Ambience: 8/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 classy)
Food Choices: 9/10 (1-4 limited, 5-7 average, 8-10 many choices)
Taste: 9/10 (1-4 tasteless, 5-7 average, 8-10 excellent)
Pricing: 8/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 expensive)
Service: 8/10 (1-4 bad, 5-7 average, 8-10 excellent)

About The Light Hotel: The Light Hotel Penang is wholly owned and managed by The Light Hotel (M) Sdn Bhd. It is located within a fast-developing industrial area of Seberang Jaya, Penang. The 5-star Hotel offers a luxury resort-style experience with a total of 303 rooms of 6 different categories. Its private and fully equipped meeting facilities and boardrooms offer high class stylish business environments which cater to all business needs. Meet your partners or hold your business gatherings in the comfort of our function rooms. Expand the possibilities in fascinating surrounding and ultra-modern interior of The Light Grand Ballroom with 1200 banquet seating or choose from any of the 12 other meeting rooms that caters for a small intimate affair to larger scale events. Opt for a casual all-day dining at Spice Brassiere or an exquisite experience at Flavour@3 that caters for in-door and Al fresco style dining whereas Lumino Lounge serves refined food and beverages as well as fine cigar brands. The beautiful outdoor landscaped swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna room, yoga studio, kid’s playroom, are namely some of the facilities on the 3rd floor, whereas the Spa is located on the Mezzanine floor. The Light Hotel Penang represents the perfect combination of luxurious destination of Delightful Mix of Business and Comfort for a truly unique experience. Visit www.thelighthotelpg.com for more information.

To commemorate Malaysia’s Independence Day, Ixora Hotel Penang would be churning out delicious dishes to celebrate our 62nd Merdeka Day 2019 (31 August 2019) and Malaysia Day 2019 (16 September 2019). Ixora Hotel Penang’s Executive Chef, Chef Ong, together with his team, would put together great Malaysia cuisine, as many as 50 dishes, from starters, salads, soups, rice & noodle dishes, main courses and action stalls, to reminisce the flavors of what Malaysia is about the Straits Café & Lounge. Do call in +604-382 8888 to make your reservation today.

The buffet’s selection for Merdeka Day 2019 Buffet Dinner would boast unlimited servings of grilled items including BBQ Whole Australian Baby Lamb, Lamb & Beef Skewers, Garlic BBQ Oyster, Vermicelli Scallops, Ikan Pari & Ikan Nyok Nyok, Prawn Skewers, Cheese Sausage, Assorted Grilled Vegetables and more.

As for Malaysia Day 2019 Buffet Lunch, some of the delicacies would include Traditional Lemang with Chicken Rendang, Penang Char Kuey Teow, Yong Tau Foo, Otak-Otak, Roti John and Satay Celup and more.

Here are some glimpses of the dishes available for both promotions.

Do also check out Ixora Hotel Penang’s exclusive cake collections for purchases or orders for special occasions. Currently, there are 8 options, namely Rose Truffle, Gorgeous Lavender, Carrot & Walnut Torte, Pick Me Up Tiramisu, Miracle Berries Chilled Cheese, Mangolicious Cheese Cake, Lecious Banana and Cioccolato.

Getting to the Straits Café & Lounge @ Ixora Hotel won’t be hard as it’s just located next to the Megamall Shopping Complex at Bandar Perai Jaya. If you are coming from the island via the 1st Penang Bridge, just look out for the second exit on your left upon reaching the mainland. Drive all the way via Jalan Baru until you reach the 1st traffic lights. Turn left into Jalan Perai Jaya 1 and you can see Ixora Hotel at the junction of Jalan Baru/Jalan Perai Jaya 1. Drive straight for about 10m and you can see the basement car park on your left. Park your car and go up Level 1 and you can see the café & lounge there.

Name: STRAITS CAFÉ & LOUNGE @ IXORA HOTEL PENANG
Address: Jalan Baru, Bandar Perai Jaya, 13600 Perai, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: 604-382 8888
Business Hours: 6.00am-10.00am (breakfast), 12.00pm-2.30pm (Lunch), 6.00pm-10.00pm (Dinner)
GPS: 5.378357, 100.398322

RATING:
Ambience: 8/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 classy)
Food Choices: 8/10 (1-4 limited, 5-7 average, 8-10 many choices)
Taste: 8.5/10 (1-4 tasteless, 5-7 average, 8-10 excellent)
Pricing: 8/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 expensive)
Service: 8/10 (1-4 bad, 5-7 average, 8-10 excellent)

Café Laurel @ Evergreen Laurel Hotel, Penang has recently launched their promotions where you would be pampered with the best there is with “From The Land To The Ocean” on Fridays and “Oriental BBQ Bazaar” on Saturdays, from 6.30pm until 10.00pm. You can call in +604-226 9988 Ext. 2819/2820 to make your reservation today.

The main highlights for Fridays would be Rib Eye Steak with Mushroom Sauce, Oyster Omelette, Ketam Masak Lemak, Kambing Kurma, Oxtail Assam Pedas, Chorizo served with special sauce and more. As for Saturdays, you would be treated with lots of grill options at the BBQ Station such as Stingray (Ikan Pari), Tilapia, Mussel, Tiger Prawns, Slipper Lobster, Lamb Chop, Chicken Patties, Beef Steak and more. You could also savor more delicious items from the Carving and Live Action stations, namely Roasted Roasted Lamb Leg, Roasted Duck, Char Koay Teow, Rojak, Satay, Pastas and so on.

There would be a variety of cakes, jellies, puddings, and local delicacies to soothe your sweet tooth. Do enjoy the free flow of coffee and tea with your desserts.

Other ongoing promotions are as below:

Café Laurel is located at the right-wing of Evergreen Laurel Hotel, Penang. Upon entering the lobby, just head to the right side and you will see the entrance to the eatery.

Name: CAFÉ LAUREL @ EVERGREEN LAUREL HOTEL PENANG
Address: 53 Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: +604-226 9988 Ext 2819/2820
Business Hours: 12.00noon-3.00pm, 6.30pm-10.00pm
GPS: 5.4311774, 100.3180416

RATING:
Ambience: 8/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 classy)
Food Choices: 7/10 (1-4 limited, 5-7 average, 8-10 many choices)
Taste: 7/10 (1-4 tasteless, 5-7 average, 8-10 excellent)
Pricing: 7/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 expensive)
Service: 7.5/10 (1-4 bad, 5-7 average, 8-10 excellent)

The Potatoes USA’s U.S. Fries Fiesta campaign, which is ongoing from 17 June to 21 July 2019, has 5 participating outlets and one of them is Speakeasy Bar and Kitchen. This outlet has one of the most extensive dining menus compared to others, with options ranging from main course, pasta, platters, pizza, burger, salad, soup and a long list of finger snacks. More additions would be available within these few weeks to satisfy your appetite even more. If not for dining, there would also be some alcohol promotions and lots of U.S. potatoes snacks to chill out while enjoying some Mandopop live band music during weekends.

The outlet would be promoting 3 dishes, namely Garlic Butter Escargot in U.S. Potato Boat, U.S. Waffle Pan-Seared Norwegian Salmon and U.S. Wedges Lamb Cutlet.

The Garlic Butter Escargot in U.S. Potato Boat (RM18nett) was impressively tasty, especially with the added cheese which brought out the ultimate umami sensation.

I was expecting a normal serving of U.S. Waffle Pan-Seared Norwegian Salmon (RM35nett) but the portion was humongous and the dish came with lots of ratatouille and U.S. Criss Cut Fries. Moreover, the salmon cut given was way bigger than most I’ve eaten.

If fish is not your choice, you could also go for their U.S. Wedges Lamb Cutlet (RM36nett). Who could resist two big slabs of delicious lamb cutlets with so much of mashed potatoes and potato wedges at that price? It’s surely a dish value for the money paid.

There will also be a Facebook Contest where the public can win dining vouchers on a weekly basis with a grand prize of an iPad at the end of contest. All they need to do is to order any US Fries Fiesta dish from any of the participating outlets and post a creative caption and photo of the U.S Potatoes dish with #MYPotatoesUSA, plus “Check In” to the participating outlet. Terms and conditions apply.

Please refer to the 20 participating outlets for Penang and Ipoh as below:

Name: SPEAKEASY BAR AND KITCHEN
Address: 40 & 42, Jalan Lau Ek Ching, 30300 Ipoh, Perak.
Contact: +6016-353 3222
GPS: 4.599242, 101.085733
Business Hours: 4.00pm-1.00am (Fri & Sat 4.00pm- 2.00am)

Housed along a street full of entertainment outlets in a beautiful colonial architectural building, History Bistroz, is another participating outlet in the Potatoes USA’s U.S. Fries Fiesta 2019 campaign from 17 June until 21 July 2019. Do enjoy their English-style bar with occasional beverage promotions and at the same time savor their generous portions of snacks and meals.

The outlet would be promoting 3 dishes, namely U.S. Crisscut Fries Special, Mixed U.S. Fries Platter and U.S. Fries with Special Chicken Burger.

The U.S. Crisscut Fries Special (RM10nett) had some salsa with melted cheese, served with pickled jalapeno. It was simple yet refreshing.

The Mixed U.S. Fries Platter (RM14nett) consisted of 3 different types of fries and the dish came with some salsa dipping sauce.

The U.S. Fries with Special Chicken Burger (RM18nett) had a big chunk of batter-fried chicken and it came with loads of mixed fries as well.

There will also be a Facebook Contest where the public can win dining vouchers on a weekly basis with a grand prize of an iPad at the end of contest. All they need to do is to order any US Fries Fiesta dish from any of the participating outlets and post a creative caption and photo of the U.S Potatoes dish with #MYPotatoesUSA, plus “Check In” to the participating outlet. Terms and conditions apply.

Please refer to the 20 participating outlets for Penang and Ipoh as below:

Name: HISTORY BISTROZ
Address: 36 & 38, Jalan Lau Ek Ching, Kampung Jawa, 30300 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Contact: +6016-557 3688
GPS: 4.599242, 101.085733
Business Hours: 4.00pm-1.00am (Fri & Sat 3.00pm-2.00am, Sun 3.00pm-1.00am)

When it comes to creativity, 9‘S Grill & Café in Ipoh, Perak, topped many others in the ongoing U.S. Fries Fiesta 2019 campaign by Potatoes USA, which would be running from 17 June to 21 July 2019. The outlet does serve some high-end dishes such as the Matsuzaka Beef, considered as the most expensive beef out of all types of beef amongst the locals in Japan, even overshadowing the taste of many other beef types with its divine melt-in-the-mouth sensation and sweet aftertaste. However, the outlet does also cater some wallet-friendly dishes for families.

This outlet would be promoting 2 dishes, namely Deep-Fried U.S. Criss Cut with Pandan Cream & Palm Sugar served with Gula Melaka Ice Cream and Salted Duck Egg U.S. Fried Potato Rounds with Smoked Duck Breast & Salad in Popiah Skin Bowl.

Who would have expected potatoes to be served as part of a dessert? The Deep-Fried U.S. Criss Cut with Pandan Cream & Palm Sugar served with Gula Melaka Ice Cream (RM15+) was superb as it was like having an ice-shaven chendol with bits of crunchy bites, minus the intense flavor of coconut cream.

The Salted Duck Egg U.S. Fried Potato Rounds with Smoked Duck Breast & Salad in Popiah Skin Bowl (RM18+) was something out of the world as the dish had distinctive flavors from the added salted egg yolks, beef bacon, curry leaves as well as some hidden spicy hot chili paddy. I won’t mind having some hot steaming rice to go with the dish, if possible.

There will also be a Facebook Contest where the public can win dining vouchers on a weekly basis with a grand prize of an iPad at the end of contest. All they need to do is to order any US Fries Fiesta dish from any of the participating outlets and post a creative caption and photo of the U.S Potatoes dish with #MYPotatoesUSA, plus “Check In” to the participating outlet. Terms and conditions apply.

Please refer to the 20 participating outlets for Penang and Ipoh as below:

Name: 9’S GRILL & CAFÉ
Address: No. 28 & 30, Jalan Medan Ipoh 4, Bandar Baru Medan, 31400 Ipoh, Malaysia.
Contact: +605-547 3868
GPS: 4.617630, 101.120004
Business Hours: 5.00pm-12.00am (Closed on Tuesdays)

Rooftop Restaurant and Bar is another one of the participants in the Potatoes USA’s ongoing U.S. Fries Fiesta campaign, happening from 17 June to 21 July 2019 in Ipoh, Perak. The spacious outlet is equipped with pool tables, electronic dart boards, sports news on many scattered flat screens, and live band during weekends to keep you and your companies entertained throughout your presence there. It’s a great venue to chill out and release some stress.

The café would be promoting 3 dishes, namely U.S. Hash Brown Cheese Burger, U.S. Popcorn Hash Brown and U.S. Loaded Waffle Fries.

If you are a big eater, their U.S. Hash Brown Cheese Burger (Homemade beef patty only – RM28+) would suit you well. It was one of those legitimately tasty burgers which have moist yet tasty beef patties. Of course, there would be a big piece of hash brown and curly fries for the bulk to fill up your appetite.

The U.S. Popcorn Hash Brown (RM13+) was nothing to shout about but then accompanied by the tasty cheese dip, they could be deliciously blasted bombs in the mouth.

The portion for the U.S. Loaded Waffle Fries (RM25+) was huge and with the dressed salsa and creesy sauce, who could stop munching over bottles of beer?

There will also be a Facebook Contest where the public can win dining vouchers on a weekly basis with a grand prize of an iPad at the end of contest. All they need to do is to order any US Fries Fiesta dish from any of the participating outlets and post a creative caption and photo of the U.S Potatoes dish with #MYPotatoesUSA, plus “Check In” to the participating outlet. Terms and conditions apply.

Please refer to the 20 participating outlets for Penang and Ipoh as below:

Name: ROOFTOP RESTAURANT AND BAR
Address: No. 2 & 2A, Jalan Medan Ipoh 9, Bandar Baru Medan, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Contact: +6016-238 3688
GPS: 4.615295, 101.122672
Business Hours: 4.00pm-1.00am (Fri & Sat until 2.00am)