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The Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O Hotel) started in the late 1800s when the renowned Armenian Sarkies brothers, Martin and Tigran, settled down in Penang and established the Eastern Hotel in 1884. With its success, they opened another hotel in 1885, the Oriental, on an adjacent piece of land facing the sea. Both combined, these two hotels became the largest hotel in Penang. In 1891, another Sarkies brother, Arshak, joined the business and a large ballroom in 1903. Thus, the E&O became the center of the social life and gaiety of Penang and its surroundings. In 1922, Arshak secured a large plot of land for the hotel which extended its already impressive sea frontage. The land now housed the magnificent Victory Annexe with more rooms, making the property larger with 842-foot seafront, the longest of any hotel in the world.

Today, E&O Hotel still treasures its heritage by retaining its charm and weathered the passage of time with character and grace. Hence, they do have a posh yet affordable English Afternoon Tea daily at RM71.65nett per pax (RM76 nett per pax from 1 May 2019 onward) from 3.00pm until 5.00pm. You will get the experience of having tea time snacks with nice crockery tea set and silverware just like how it was during the colonial days, while overseeing the best view of the Straits of Malacca from its Planters Lounge, Level 6, Victory Annexe building.

For each English Afternoon Tea set, you would have the option to choose the tea of your choice from 16 types of tea, namely Assam Mokalbarie, Irish Whiskey Cream, Earl Grey, Jasmine Gold, Fancy Sencha, Vanilla Roibosh, Mint & Fresh, Raspberry Royal, English Breakfast, Darjeeling Jungpana, Tarry Lapsang, Greenleaf, Morgentau, Pure Chamomile, Verbena and Soft Peach. There will be sugar cubes and fresh milk to tweak your tea to your liking.

As for the finger food, you get to savor some of the best scones in this region, namely the Plain Scone and Raisin Scone, served with their homemade strawberry jam and pineapple jam plus their specially inhouse made clotted cream. Others delicious items on your palate would include Finger Sandwiches (Smoked Salmon Tartare Sandwich, Crab Meat Slaw Sandwich, Corn Fed Chicken Ragout and Truffle Scented Egg, Marinated Tuna Flakes Sandwich, Organic Spinach Quiche and Cucumber, Dill and Cream Cheese Sandwich) and Cake & Tea Pastries (Opera, Fruit Cake, Red Velvet, Fruit Tartlet and Millefeuille)

Here’s a glimpse of the menu for your references. Please click to enlarge for a clearer view.

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). You would need to go down to the lobby and take another elevator to the sixth floor of the building.

Name: PLANTERS LOUNGE @ EASTERN & ORIENTAL HOTEL
Address: Level 6, Victory Annexe, 10 Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: 604-222 2000
GPS: 5.423354, 100.336294

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: 8/10 (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)

Many are not aware that you could celebrate your Chinese New Year this year without burning too much on your wallet with the promotions at De Wok & Pan Café @ One Pacific Hotel & Serviced Apartment during this festive season. The café is promoting the Semi-Buffet Lunch (2-4 February 2019 & 7-10 February 2019: 11.30am-2.30pm) at RM28.80nett per pax and Full Buffet Lunch (5&6 February 2019: 11.30am-2.30pm) at RM48.80nett per pax. For more information and reservations, please contact De Wok & Pan Café at +604- 229 3199 now. For the Full Buffet Lunch, any child aged 6 and below can dine for free with one paying adult. To secure your booking, a 50% deposit is required to be paid and early bird would get an additional 10% discount. As for the Semi-Buffet Lunch (regardless of the festive offer), each purchase would be entitled to a stamp and collect 8 stamps to claim a free Semi-Buffet Lunch within a 2-month period.

There would be 3 Main Course options available for your Semi-Buffet Lunch as stated in the poster below.

On top of the selection of your main course, you would also get to enjoy the buffet spreads of soup, salad bar, ice cream, cookies, beverages and more.

You can also check out the menu for the Full Buffet Lunch below.

Here are some of the highlights for the full buffet lunch which inclusive of Thai Mango Kerabu Salad, Five Color Roll Platter, Sze Chwan Soup 红运心欢喜, Deep Fried Fermented Bean Curd Chicken 凤凰展彩堂, Pan Grilled Lamb Cutlet in Mild Pepper Sauce 三羊齐开泰, Crunchy Golden Fried Fish Strips with Citrus Sauce 龙鱼如得水, Wok-Fried Long Cabbage with Three Variety Mushroom 银玉疉满堂, Hot & Fragrance Chili Fried Rice 金沙滚滚来, Golden Fried Tofu with Baby Abalone 新春白玉庭, Fresh Fruit Platter, Jelly in Cup, Variety of Seasonal Cookies, Tong Shui, Coffee, Tea or Fruit Cordial.

The De Wok & Pan Café is located on the left within the premises of the One Pacific Hotel & Serviced Apartment along Jalan Macalister, Penang, and it’s directly opposite the new wing of Loh Guan Lye Specialists’ Centre, Penang. There are ample parking spaces at the front and the back of the building. Take a lift to the first floor and you would see the café cum restaurant there.

Name: DE WOK & PAN CAFE @ ONE PACIFIC HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT
Address: 177 Jalan Macalister, 10400 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: 604-612 1128
Business Hours: 7.30am-5.00pm
GPS: 5.419227, 100.317976

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: 8/10 (1-4 bad, 5-7 average, 8-10 excellent)

With the Chinese New Year 2019 barely a month away, what’s the best way to welcome in the Female Brown Earth Pig, the lunar zodiac animal for this year? We could start by indulging in a variety of promotions offered by Lexis Suites Penang this year. There are many packages available such as Chinese New Year Eve Reunion Buffet Dinner, 9-Course Set Dinner or simply enjoy their Prosperous Steamboat Set with your family members and friends. Prices stated are all in nett. For more details and reservations, please call +604-628 2888 or email to reservations@lexissuitespenang.com today.

To start off, you could go for their Prosperous Reunion Buffet Dinner on the eve of Chinese New Year on 4 February 2019 from 6.30pm until 10.30pm for some great and unique selection of delicacies. You would also get to customize your own Prosperity Salmon Yee Sang.

You could also opt for their Prosperous Steamboat Set Dinner, starting 4 February 2019 until 19 February 2019, from 6.30pm until 10.30pm. For all the purchased steamboat set, you would get a complimentary set of Prosperity Salmon Yee Sang. You have the option to choose either two of the soup options such as creamy fish soup, herbal soup, clear soup or tomyam soup. Some of the ingredients for your steamboat would include chicken meat slices, fish fillets, flower crabs, prawns, mushrooms, fish balls, vegetables, noodles and more. Why trouble yourself with all the preparations when you could relax and enjoy your meals and be served like royals at Lexis Suites Penang?

For those planning for a table of 10 persons for the festive gatherings, there are 3 specially created Prosperous 9-Course Set Dinner menus available at Roselle Coffee House, from 4-19 February 2019. They are priced at RM888nett, RM1088nett and RM1388nett respectively. For all the purchased course meals, you would get a complimentary set of Prosperity Salmon Yee Sang.

You could also order their Prosperity Salmon Yee Sang for dine-in or takeaway at RM108nett (10 pax) from 4-19 February 2019 from 11.00am until 10.00pm.

Thanks to the management of Lexis Suites Penang for inviting us over to the wonderful Chinese New Year 2019 food review.

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: ROSELLE COFFEE HOUSE @ 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: 8/10 (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 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 offer 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.

What’s the best way to usher in the Year of the Female Brown Earth Pig during this coming Chinese New Year 2019? It would be to feast with family members and friends at reunion dinners with great ambiance and great food! This year, Straits Café & Lounge @ Ixora Hotel, Bandar Perai Jaya, Penang, would be promoting a few great deals for all to celebrate the auspicious season. You could call in +604-382 8888 to make your reservations or log in the hassle-free online site to pay in advance and enjoy some discounts.

To start off, they have two packages for the Chinese New Year 2019 – Celebration Prosperous Chinese Course Sets (for both lunch & dinner), namely RM988+ for 8-Course and RM828+ for 6-Course. They also do have the Alcoholic Special Promotion, where you could Buy half dozen (6 bottles) and above of HOUSE WINE and get 20% off of NORMAL PRICE, Buy 2 CARLBERG BARRELS and get the 3rd BARREL on HALF PRICE or Buy 2 glasses free 1 glass of Carlsberg draught beer (320ml per glass), applicable at The Straits Cafe only.

Here are some of the dishes available for both courses such as CHEF SPECIAL 5 COMBINATIONS (from 8-Course) which consisted of Mushroom Roll with Fatt Choy Sauce, Fragrant Crunchy Fish Finger, Stir-Fried Pacific Clam with XO Sauce, Breaded Golden Shrimp and Sesame Coral Flower Jellyfish, SEAFOOD TREASURE CHOWDER WITH ABALONE SLICE & FISH LIP (鲍你好势又发财 – from 6-Course), DEEP-FRIED BONELESS CHICKEN BBQ SAUCE (鸿运香脆鸡 – from 6-Course), DEEP-FRIED FIVE SPICE GARLIC PRAWNS SAUCE (嘉官皆进爵 – from 8-Course), STEAMED RED SNAPPER WITH AROMATIC THAI APPLE SAUCE 财运丰收庆有余 – from 6-Course), STEAMED LOTUS LEAF FRIED WITH DRIED & BLACK MUSHROOM (百子千孙齐丰收 – from 8-Course), and more.

You could also enjoy their Chinese New Year Eve Reunion Buffet Dinner (4 February 2019) from 7.00pm to 10.00pm at The Straits Cafe and Lounge. Priced at RM98+ (Adult) and RM68+ (Child aged 4-12), there’s the offer of 15% off for early bird with FULL PAYMENT before 31st January 2019 for the total payment.

Here are some of the buffet items you would get during the promotion. Some of the items are APPETIZER (Tuna & Pasta Salad, Kerabu Chicken Feet With Mango), COLD CUT PLATTER (Smoked Duck Platter), MAIN COURSE (Fried Noodles with Seafood, Stir Fried Green Shell Mussel with Turmeric Sauce, Broccoli & Cauliflower with Pacific Clam, Chinese Herbal Chicken), DESSERTS (Chocolate Tart, Gui Ling Gao Jelly in Bowl, Baked Egg Tartlet, Red Velvet cake), and more.

You could also check out their Prosperous Chinese New Year Yee Sang Galore (Dine-in & Takeaways), which would be available from 20 January 2019 (Sunday) until 19 February 2019 (Tuesday), from 12.00pm to 10.00pm. Two sizes is available at RM108+ (Large: 8-10 pax) or RM88+ (Medium: 3-6 pax). A minimum deposit of RM50nett is required with 3 days advance order.

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
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)

Olive Tree Hotel, Penang, had again impressed the public for the third consecutive year, with the building as well as the surroundings transformed into a colorful Christmas Land (first week of December 2018 to 7 January 2019). With the theme “An Enchanted Christmas”, the premises had been brightly lighted up with wonderful props of Christmas feels and even a selfie corner within to create timeless memories for years to come.

Christmas is about spending time with family and friends and for the joyous and memorable festive season, Sukkah Coffee House @ Olive Tree Hotel, Penang, had set up two specially catered promotions on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day respectively. For reservation and enquiries, please contact at +604-637 7873 to make a prior booking to avoid any disappointment.

There would also be some and Christmas caroling by the Penang Cheshire Home and Glory Mission Church during specific dates as shown below.

For your Christmas Eve feast, celebrate the night with a Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner at Sukkah Coffee House. An array of buffet spreads of a salad bar, Japanese corner, compound salads, cheese platter, hot dishes, carving station, pasta station, Brazilian grilled and sweet delights will satisfy hearty appetites. The selections of tantalizing Christmas dishes are favorites like Roasted Whole Turkey with Raisin & Chestnut Stuffing, Roast Beef Wellington with Rendang Sauce, Seafood on Ice of Scallops, Prawns and Mussels, Pan-fried Salmon with Dill Sauce and many more. For the finishing experience, indulge in sweet delights like our Christmas Tiramisu Cake, Christmas Pudding with Vanilla Anglaise, Raspberry Crème Brulee, Crepes Suzette with Condiments and many more.

Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner
Date: 24 December 2018
Time: 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Price: RM138+ (adult), RM69+ (child aged 5 – 12 years old)
Location: Sukkah Coffee House, Level 1
*Top up MYR30+ for a free flow of beer and wine. Diners enjoy 20% discount on adult pricing for bookings made and paid before 16 December 2018.

On Christmas Day, continue to share the joy of Christmas at Sukkah Coffee House. Combining the use of fresh ingredients with classic Christmas trimmings, one can expect something to suit every palate from our buffet brunch. Choose from an ensemble of appetizers, soup, a selection of cold cuts, or whet your appetite with your favorite cheese to celebrate this special day. Wide varieties of hot dishes include highlights such as Beef Stroganoffs with Mushroom and Parsley, Roasted Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Seasoning, Sambal Udang Bistari as well as the carving station of Roasted Lamb Leg with Condiments and Sauce. Have a sweet ending with Christmas desserts like Christmas Pudding, Mixed Fruit Cakes Loaf, Stollen and many more.

Christmas Day Buffet Brunch
Date: 25 December 2018
Time: 12.00pm – 3.00pm
Price: RM95+ (adult), RM47+ (child aged 5-12 years old)
Location: Sukkah Coffee House, Level 1

Delicious items to look out for would be their Roasted Whole Turkey with Raisin & Chestnut Stuffing and Honey Glazed Turkey Square with Pineapples.

Here’s a peep at some of the items available during the promotions.

The Sukkah Coffee House @ Olive Tree Hotel Penang is located just opposite the Subterranean Penang International Conference & Exhibition Centre (SPICE – formerly known as PISA aka Penang International Sports Arena) along Jalan Mahsuri. If you are coming from Bukit Jambul via Jalan Tun Dr. Awang towards the Penang International Airport (PIA), turn left into Jalan Mahsuri at the traffic lights immediately after you have passed the SPICE. Keep right and drive up until the traffic lights and make a U-Turn. You can see the hotel on your left. Park your car and use the elevator or escalator to Level 2 and you can see the Sukkah Coffee House there.

Name: SUKKAH COFFEE HOUSE @ OLIVE TREE HOTEL PENANG
Address: 76, Jalan Mahsuri, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: +604-637 7856
Business Hours:
Breakfast: 6.00am-10.30am
Lunch (Monday to Friday): 12.00noon-2.30pm
Lunch (Saturday & Sunday): 12.00noon-3.00pm
Dinner: 6.30pm-11.00pm
GPS: 5.327101, 100.279070

RATING:
Ambience: 7/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 classy)
Food Choices: 8/10 (1-4 limited, 5-7 average, 8-10 many choices)
Taste: 7.5/10 (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 Olive Tree Hotel: Nestled along the industrial and corporate corridors of Penang, the Olive Tree Hotel is a Green Building Index (GBI) compliant hotel that boasts easy access to major landmarks and hosts a convenient and conducive environment for business and leisure travelers alike. A 25-storey statement of well profound architecture and hospitality with a choice of 228 rooms and 24 suites, guests can expect not only a functional space that is sure to give the utmost comfort but also a memorable experience. The Olive Tree Hotel Penang is also built to cater to meetings, conventions, banquets and weddings. It houses a Grand Ballroom with a mezzanine gallery that that can comfortably accommodate up to 720 people and 7 function rooms with various dimensions for various events.

To celebrate the coming festive seasons, E&O Hotel (Eastern & Oriental Hotel) would be promoting a variety of traditional and modern cuisine to pamper you this Christmas 2018. Whether it’s for dine-in or takeaways to celebrate in the comfort of your home, the hotel has all the necessities prepared to save you from the hassles of spending your time in the kitchen, when you should be spending your precious time enjoying your life with your family members and friends. Do check out their many promotions below.

Some of the items you would expect would include salmon marinated with dill, vegetable raita and lemon pickle, Caesar salad, shaved parmesan, anchovy, garlic croutons, duck salad, fresh pomelo, apple and walnut dressing, fresh seafood on ice such as New Zealand green mussels, black mussel, poached prawns, yabbies, poached crayfish, spanner crab, snow crab, oyster with salsa, salmon sashimi and tuna sashimi with wasabi, pickled ginger, shoyu, cheese and condiments such as dried fruits, crackers, grissini sticks, roast turkey with cranberry sauce, prime roast beef with thyme jus, slow roasted lamb shoulder with spinach and sundried tomatoes, fresh herbs & mint sauce, E&O lamb shepherd pie, chestnut stuffing, Lyonnaise potatoes, oven roasted medley of root vegetables, honey butter Brussel sprouts, mushroom fricassee, Christmas cookies, chocolate pistachio log cake, Christmas pudding with vanilla sauce, strawberry tartlets, mille feuille, pina colada and many more.

Here’s a peep at what you would be expected during this Christmas season.

For more information on other promotions available, please check out there bi-monthly online publications, The Echo.

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: 8.5/10 (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)

Swez Brasserie @ Eastin Hotel, Penang would be offering an extensive range of traditional delicacies for Christmas 2018. For more information and reservations, please contact +604-612 1111. All the prices above are not applicable with any other discounts including credit card discounts, EXCEPT if you reserved your booking with the special privileged 15% discount given to all my readers by quoting “XMAS CRIZ”.

Here’s the summary of all the Christmas Promotions available:

The highlight of the promotions would be their Traditional Roasted Turkey with Classic Ingredients and Condiments. Do watch out for the Yorkshire Puddings, Chestnut Stuffings and Roasted Striploin with Mushroom Sauce.

Some of the items would include 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), Seafood Bouillabaisse with Garlic Crouton, Assorted Roll & Bread, 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, Christmas Yule Log Cake, Black Forest Cake, Christmas Stolen, Assorted Christmas Cookies, Tiramisu in Glass, Christmas Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, Traditional Carrot Cake, Assorted Fruit Platter and more.

Here’s a peep at what are the items in store for you.

You could also make a special order for one whole bird of turkey at RM338nett (2 days prior booking is required and available from 1-26 December 2018 only). Do check out the poster below and fill up the form as well.

The Swez Brasserie is located at the ring wing of Eastin Hotel, Penang (next to Queensbay Mall). If you are coming from Georgetown towards Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zone via Bayan Lepas Expressway, do watch out for the Pulau Jerejak signboard (leading to Pulau Jerejak jetty). Ignore the turning and drive on to the next left junction. Turn left into Jalan Aziz Ibrahim and drive on until you a roundabout. Turn 3 o’clock and drive on until you see a big Eastin Hotel signboard at the first right junction. Turn right and drive on. Park your car at the basement car park. Take a lift to the first floor lobby and you would see the restaurant there.

Name: SWEZ BRASSERIE @ EASTIN HOTEL
Address: 1 Solok Bayan Indah, Queens Bay, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: 604-612 1128
Business Hours: 12.00pm-2.30pm (Lunch), 6.30pm-10.00pm (Dinner)
GPS: 5.33643, 100.306345

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: 7.5/10 (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)

About Eastin Hotel Penang: Eastin Hotel Penang is a contemporary International business class hotel. Strategically located within the integrated waterfront development of Queensbay, Eastin Penang is adjacent to Queensbay Mall. Its superb location is minutes’ drive away from the Penang International Airport and the iconic Penang Bridge as well as within the vicinity of the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone. It features 328 meticulously decorated guest rooms and suites, facing the shimmering blue sea and the verdant green hills of Pulau Jerejak, home to tropical rainforest that is over 130 million years old. For more information, please visit www.eastin.com

In conjunction with the joyous and festive season of Christmas, Lexis Suites Penang, would be having its Christmas buffets at two venues, namely Hibiscus Grand Ballroom (Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner from 6.30pm to 1.00am at RM120nett for adult and RM70nett for child/senior citizen) and Roselle Coffee House (Christmas Day Buffet Lunch from 12.00pm to 3.00pm at RM88nett for adult and RM58 for child/senior citizen). Executive Chef, Chef Johnno and his team would be crafting mouth-watering spreads to pamper your presence. 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 Santarina would also be making random appearances and giving out candies and gingerbreads. All prices quoted are not applicable with any other ongoing discounts or promotions. For more information and reservations, kindly contact Lexis Suites Penang at +604-628 2888 or email to reservations@lexissuitespenang.com

The highlight of the night would always be the Roasted Turkey, Yorkshire Puddings and a variety of stuffings, served with different condiments such as roasted baby potato, chestnut and apple stuffing, and cranberry, giblet, butter vegetable sauce.

Kick off your buffet with a variety of hors d’oeuvres such as Smoked Salmon Platter, Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella with Balsamic Reduction, Australia Potato Salad, in savoury little bites that will get the appetite going. Then, it is on to the different types of salads such as Chicago Turkey Salad coupled with different types of dressing which will keep the taste buds wanting for more. To sooth down the throat, they do serve piping hot pumpkin golden soup, accompanied by freshly baked bread, rolls and butter. They would also be many classic dishes available such as Poached Sea Bass with Fresh Drill and Saffron Butter Sauce, Deep Fried Cheese Ball, Baked Creamy Seafood Stew, Homemade Chicken Roulade with Creamy Pomegranate Sauce, Grilled Lamb Chop with Mints Jerry, Fragrant Prawns with Nutmeg Mayo Sauce, Mini Burgers with Salami among others. Besides, one can also indulge in our western style Pan Fried Smoked Duck Breast for a different filling. Christmas would not be great if you missed out the sweet temptations. There would be the Chocolate Truffle Cake, Floating Island with Almonds and Caramel, Lexis style Bread Butter Pudding, Chocolate Fountain, Honey Dew Sago and many more, accompanied by Christmas Cookies, Stollen and Yule Log.

Here some peeps at the dishes prepared by the team to make your dining experiences memorable.

For those who are gearing up to celebrate the year 2018 and usher in the new year of 2019, Lexis Suites Penang will be having a grand countdown dinner and party on the 31st December 2018. Feast on a scrumptious buffet dinner at Hibiscus Grand Ballroom and then head up to Sky Terrace after that for the countdown party. While you are there, do enjoy the magic show, live band performance, games session where games like those on the WSM Casino can be incorporated and many more, all prepared exclusively for you. Diners also will stand a chance great lucky draw prizes as well. It is priced reasonably at RM188nett for adult and RM100nett for child/senior citizen.

Thanks to the management of Lexis Suites Penang for the memorable evening.

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 towards 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: ROSELLE COFFEE HOUSE @ 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: 7.5/10 (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.

Do hop over to celebrate your Christmas 2018 at the Straits Café & Lounge @ Ixora Hotel, Bandar Perai Jaya, Penang, with sumptuous gourmet dining, lucky draw, meet and greet with Santa Clause and Ixora’s mascot Hitam San as well as the smooth sounds from Nova Band duo performance are all part of the splendid celebrations. Table reservations are highly recommended. Call +604-382 8888 or email info@ixorahotel.com for further enquires.

Do check out the wonderful promotion this year as there are also the early birds deals of “Come 4 Pay 3” with advance payment before 20 December 2018.

The festivities begin with Christmas Eve Flaming Buffet Dinner follow by Christmas Day Buffet Lunch with a wide range of buffet menu specially designed by our culinary experts. For a gastronomic feast, The Straits Café features a marvelous buffet spread including chicken lasagna, seafood thermidor, specially prepared seafood chowder soup, barbecued baby lamb, marinated chicken chop and marinated beef, mouthwatering slow roasted turkey with cranberry sauce and plenty more along with a wonderful chocolate fountain and selection of Christmas’s traditional and contemporary desserts. Last but not least, taste your way through our list of house-pouring wines from Australia, handpicked for your indulgence at only RM25+ per glass or RM100+ per bottle.

Christmas Eve Flaming Buffet Dinner
24th December 2018, 7.00pm until 10.30pm
Selling Price at RM108+ (Adult) and RM58+ (Child)
Promotion: Come 4 Pay 3 (Adult only, full payment before 20th Dec 2018)
Book & pay online link (Christmas Eve): https://shop.ixorahotel.com/product/christmas-eve-flaming-buffet-dinner-for-4-adults/

The festivities continue with a lavish Christmas Day Buffet Lunch, opens with a fine selection of buffet spread of cold cut platter along with delicate main course, a pasta action stall alongside the chef’s special slow roasted turkey is one of the many culinary highlights. Be spoilt for choice of dessert buffet which offer specialties such as Christmas pudding, strawberry and praline log cake, apple crumble with vanilla sauce, chocolate tart, assorted Christmas cookies and stollen short bread.

Christmas Day Buffet Lunch
25th December 2018, 12.00noon until 2.30pm
Selling Price at RM68+ (Adult) and RM48+ (Child)
Promotion: Come 4 Pay 3 (Adult only, full payment before 20th Dec 2018)
Book & pay online link (Christmas Day): https://shop.ixorahotel.com/product/christmas-day-buffet-lunch-for-4-adults/

From Christmas log cake to savory roasts, guest may select from a range of festival treats and handcrafted pastry available for takeaway from The Straits Café. Perfect for gatherings at home with friends and family or as gifts for loved ones.

X’Mas Roasted Turkey To Go
Price at RM480+ per bird with condiments
Pre-order 3 days in advance from 15th to 25th December 2018
Note: As for their “Turkey To Go” with various condiments, you could order the bird from 15th until 25th December 2017 at RM460nett per bird. 3 days advanced booking is required with a RM200 deposit and the item is only available for takeaways.

X’mas Bakery
Satisfy your yum this holiday season with our delicious Christmas Pudding, Christmas Log Cake or Christmas Fruits Cake for RM50+ each / 500gm. Pre-order 3 days in advance from 1st to 31st December 2018
Note: For the whole month of December 2017, you could also order some of the festive desserts as below. 3 days advanced booking is required with a 50% deposit of the item.

– Christmas Yule Log – RM50nett/cake (500g)
– Christmas Pudding 0.5kg – RM50nett each
– Christmas Yule Cake 0.5kg – RM50nett each
– Fruit Cake 0.5kg – RM50nett each

Other than the various spreads of delicious savory and sweet items, you would also get to try out the Cocktail & Mocktail of the month (December 2018) which would consist of “Christmas Rudolph” (Cocktail – RM22nett) and “Santa Punch” (Mocktail – RM18nett).

Here are some of the dishes available during this festive season:

Do also check out their current European Cuisine Buffet Lunch for December 2017 from Monday until Friday, 12.00pm-2.30pm at Straits Café & Lounge with 4 different menus on rotation weekly. Some of the highlights would include Cream of Garlic with Oysters, Prawn Gumbo Soup, Slow Braised Chicken Stew with Vegetables, Braised Lamb with Tomatoes and Capsicums, Fillet of Fish and Potato Baked, Braised Vegetables with Tomato Sauce-Ratatouille, Burnt Cream, Chocolate Choux Puff and more.

Getting to The Straits Café @ 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
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: 7.5/10 (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)

This year Hard Rock Hotel Penang has all the Christmas and New Year celebrations in store for all merry-goers during these festive holidays, which would include a lit-up Christmas tree, a line-up of holiday dining feasts, grooving rock ‘n’ roll parties and fun entertainment for all ages. Thanks to the expertise of the kitchen team, patrons would get to get their best dining experiences at 3 different venues, namely Hard Rock Café, Starz Diner and Pizzeria.

Here are all the highlights at a glance:

HARD ROCK CAFE:

Christmas Eve 4-course Dinner at Hard Rock Café Penang
24 December 2018 | 6:30pm – 10:30 pm
RM189nett per adult

For those who prefer a sit-down meal, Hard Rock Café Penang offers a four-course lavish dinner on Christmas Eve that includes a starter, soup, a choice of main course and dessert. Diners are welcome to join the Christmas Eve Rock N’ Roll party for a rockin’ good time at no cost.

Christmas Eve Rock N’ Roll Party at Hard Rock Café Penang
24 December 2018 | 10:00 pm onward
RM55nett per person for hotel guests and in-house diners
RM85nett per person for walk-in guests

It’s a one-of-a-kind party at Hard Rock Café Penang on Christmas Eve. Enjoy a night of rock ‘n’ roll with the resident band, Electra Het, performing semi-acoustic Christmas songs and resident DJ Steff spinning the all-time favourite Christmas playlist. All attendees will receive two complimentary drinks and a party pack.

New Year’s Eve 4-course Dinner at Hard Rock Café Penang
31 December 2018 | 6:30pm – 10:30 pm
RM199nett per adult

For those who fancy celebrating with a four-course meal, Hard Rock Café Penang offers the perfect dining choice including a starter, soup, a choice of main course and dessert. Diners are in for a special treat to join the New Year’s Eve countdown party at no cost.

New Year’s Eve Party at Hard Rock Café Penang
31 December 2018 | 10:00 pm onward
RM100nett per person for walk-in guests
RM65nett per person for hotel guests and in-house diners

Celebrate New Year’s Eve countdown surrounded by iconic rock memorabilia and classic rock videos at Hard Rock Café Penang. Resident DJ Steff and resident band Electra Het will rock the night away with rock classics. There will also be a special YMCA vibe dance performance by the Beach Club team. Hard Rock Café Penang will give away two complimentary drinks and a party pack to all attendees.

STARZ DINER:

Christmas Eve Rock N’ Roll Buffet Dinner at Starz Diner
24 December 2018 | 6:30pm – 10:30 pm
RM199nett per adult | RM99nett per child (6-12 years old)

‘Tis the season to enjoy a rockin’ good buffet! The hotel’s all-day dining restaurant will be whipping up a sumptuous spread of holiday must-haves for families and friends such as Whole Roasted Turkey with Spiced Chestnut Bread Stuffing served with Giblet Gravy and Cranberry Glaze, Chocolate Yule Logs and many more.

New Year’s Eve International Buffet Dinner at Starz Diner
31 December 2018 | 6:30pm – 10:30 pm
RM199nett per adult | RM99nett per child (6-12 years old)

It’s time to pop the bubbly, raise a glass and toast over a night of scrumptious food and good company at the Starz Diner. Some highlights on the International buffet line are Braised Seafood Jambalaya, Linguine Pasta with “Tobiko” and Seafood, Pavlova with Stone Fruit and Passion Fruit Cream and many more.

Let’s have a look at some of the dishes available during this Christmas and New Year at Starz Diner this year.

PIZZERIA:

Christmas Day Buffet Lunch at Pizzeria
25 December 2018 | 12:30pm – 3:30 pm
RM110nett per adult | RM55nett per child (6-12 years old)

While lil’ rockers are having a great time, parents can chill by the poolside and savour the widespread of festive goodness at Pizzeria. Some of the buffet highlights available on Christmas afternoon include Roasted Boneless Lamb Leg served with Cucumber Raita, Mint Sauce and Garlic Aioli Lamb Jus, Cranberry and Blueberry Clafoutis, Gingerbread Trifle and other festive goodies.

New Year’s Eve Seafood Buffet Dinner at Pizzeria
31 December 2018 | 6:30pm – 10:30 pm
RM199nett per adult | RM99nett per child (6-12 years old)

This holiday season, Pizzeria is bringing cheer to seafood lovers. The Italian inspired al-fresco restaurant is serving a lip-smacking delicious array of seafood on Christmas Day, such as Pan-Fried Salmon with Horseradish Cream and Cherry Tomato Salsa, Stew Chilean Black Mussels in Spicy Tomato Sauce, Oven Baked Barramundi Fillet Cartroccio, Matcha Tiramisu and more.

OTHERS:

Play All Day (Poolside/ Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club)
25 December 2018 | All day

It’s all about big smiles and fun for the young in-house guests on Christmas Day at the poolside and the Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club. The hotel has arranged a full day of fun-filled activities to keep lil’ rockers upbeat and excited with entertainment, games and arts and crafts, such as vibe dance with Santa Claus, colouring contest, water volleyball and a baking contest.

ROCK N’ ROLL COUNTDOWN: Hard Rock Hotel Penang has always been the ultimate place to celebrate during the holiday season. This year, the hotel offers two venues, so everyone can usher in the New Year like a rock star.

New Year’s Eve Party (Poolside)
31 December 2018 | 7:00 pm – 01:00 am
RM99nett per person for walk-in guests
RM65nett per person for Stage Pass members, in-house diners and kids (aged 6-12 years old)

Hard Rock Hotel Penang is throwing the biggest poolside party of the year with a line-up of entertainment for all ages. One of the highlights of the party is a series of exhilarating concerts like the Vibe Dance by the Beach Club team, a special performance by Mira &Friends, fire show by Nita Saad and a firework display when the clock strikes twelve. Resident DJ Nash and guest DJ Lady Anna, who will be making a guest appearance will be spinning the greatest rock ‘n’ roll hits of all time throughout the night. All attendees will receive two complimentary drinks and a party pack upon arrival, while an exclusive treat awaits the hotel’s in-house guests – four complimentary tickets per room to join the fun on this special occasion.

Name: HARD ROCK HOTEL PENANG
Address: Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: 604-881 1711
GPS: 5.467568, 100.241382

RESERVATIONS:

Starz Diner/Pizzeria: Call +604-886 6057 or email fb.penang@hardrockhotels.net.
Hard Rock Café Penang: Call +604-886 8050 or email hrc.admin@hardrockhotels.net.
More information: Hard Rock Hotel Penang’s F&B Promotions

Hard Rock Hotel Penang: Located at the famous Batu Ferringhi Beach in Penang, Hard Rock Hotel Penang is a trendy hotel that sets itself apart from the conventional beach resort; blending rich music culture, contemporary design, and family-friendly facilities. The hotel boasts 250-rooms and suites, most of which feature beach frontage. The modern structure is completed with tastefully furnished bedrooms and modern in-room amenities. All rooms are equipped with DVD/CD players, 50-inch LED screen TVs, BOSE Sound Systems, free Internet Access, free HD Blockbuster Movies on Demand and interactive IPTV system. Hard Rock Hotel Penang features the largest free-form pool in Penang which is always freshened up by companies like popspoolservice. With a large play area, the pool is a hit with children. We provide facilities for everyone and a plethora of fun activities and entertainment all day.

Hard Rock International: With venues in 74 countries, including 185 cafes, 27 hotels and 12 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s most valuable collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectable fashion and music-related merchandise and Hard Rock Live performance venues. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide. Destinations include the company’s two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Tampa and Hollywood, FL., both owned and operated by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida, as well as other exciting locations including Atlantic City, Bali, Cancun, Daytona Beach, Ibiza, Orlando, Shenzhen and San Diego. Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include, Maldives, Manila, Malaga, Georgetown, Fortaleza, Rosario and Chengdu. New Hard Rock Hotel, Casino or Hotel & Casino projects include Berlin, Budapest, Desaru Coast, Dublin, London, Los Cabos, Madrid, Maldives, New York City, Ottawa, Sacramento, Dalian and Haikou in China. In 2018, Hard Rock International was recognized as a Forbes Magazine Top Employer for Women and Land Operator of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards. For more information on Hard Rock International visit www.hardrock.com.