Sunday, July 22, 2012

Iftar Dinner Buffet @ Waterfront Cafe, Hilton Kuching

EAT YOUR HEART OUT!  Haha!  Yesterday, I was at the Waterfront Cafe, Hilton Kuching to try out their Ramadhan dinner buffet.  They have quite a delightful spread of dishes (traditional and international flavours).  The buffet dinner also features live cooking stations offering mixed grills, shawarma, pasta and other favourites.  The menu changes every day.

Chocolate Fondue
Rojak
Rojak India
Ulam-ulaman...I love the spicy shrimp paste!
Kerabu Sayur Paku
Selada Ayam (a type of kerabu)
Mee Goreng
Chicken Curry
Sambal Terung
Arabian Rice with Lamb...This is the highlight of the dinner.  What can I say?  VERY GOOD!
Mee Jawa
Japanese corner
Salmon Sashimi
Sushi
Tempura
Pasta
Tandoori Chicken

Grilled prawn
Beef & Chicken Satay
Grilled Lamb

Local kuih

Mango Cheesecake
Mango Mousse Cake


Crepe

Ais Kacang
Ok, now that you have seen photos of most of the food, let me tell you what I think of the dinner.  One will definitely be spoilt for choice, but taste-wise, it is average.  For the price of RM89++, I consider it pricey even after a 20% discount for early birds. :-)

Friday, July 20, 2012

2012 Iftar Buffet Dinner

May I wish all Muslim readers, Selamat Menyambut Ramadhan Al-Mubarak & Selamat Berpuasa.

It's that time of the year again and yes, it's the time I am looking forward to the Ramadhan buffet Ddnner.  This year, again, I am putting together all the buffet promotions in Kuching here. Take your pick! :-)

(1)  BORNEO CONVENTION CENTRE KUCHING - Ramadhan Buffet @ the Great Halls
      21st July 2012 - 14th August 2012, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
      Adult - RM72 nett / Child (5 - 12 years old) - RM28 nett
      ** Early bird promotion: RM65 nett per adult if you book by 20th July 2012 and dine between 21st July and 27th July 2012.

(2)  HILTON HOTEL - Iftar Dinner Buffet @ Waterfront Cafe
      Whole month of Ramadhan, 6:30pm - 10:30pm
      Adult - RM89++ / Child (6 - 12 years old) - RM44.50
      ** Early bird promotion: 20% discount when you book and pre-pay by 19th July 2012 (valid for reservation from 21st-27th July 2012 only)

(3)  GRAND MARGHERITA HOTEL - Macam-macam Ada Mega Buffet @ Orchid Garden Coffee House
      21st July 2012 - 18th August 2012, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
      Adult - RM80++ / Child RM40++ 
      ** Prestige Club Dining vouchers valid for the first three days of Ramadhan (21st-23rd July 2012) and last three days of Ramadhan (16th-18th August 2012)
      ** All other discount vouchers are accepted but limited to one voucher per table

(4)  RIVERSIDE MAJESTIC HOTEL - Sungkei Ria Ramadhan
      21st July 2012 - 18th August 2012, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
      Adult - RM75++ / Child - RM37.50
      ** Kampung Feast/Borneo Favourites & BBQ/Japanese & Asian Delights

(5)  PULLMAN KUCHING - "Balik Kampung" Ramadan Buffet
      21st July 2012 - 18th August 2012, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
      Adult - RM89++ / Child - RM39++

(6)  MERDEKA PALACE HOTEL - Berbuka Puasa Ramadan Buffet  @ Restaurante Beccari
      21st July 2012 - 18th August 2012, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
      Adult - RM65 nett / Child (5 - 12 years old) - 50% off
      ** Advanced purchase of dinner vouchers @ RM55 nett available until 20th July 2012 (Valid for reservation throught the month of Ramadhan)

(7)  DORMANI HOTEL - Selera Ramadhan
      The whole month of Ramadhan
     Adult - RM33++ / Senior Citizen & Secondary School Children - RM23++ / Primary School Children - RM13++

(8)  FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON - Ramadan Buffet
      20th July 2012 - 18th August 2012
      Adult - RM69++ / Child (below 12 years old) - 50% off
      ** Group Dining - 10 to 19 adult diners 10% discount; 20 & above adult diners 20% discount

(9)  THE BANQUET Ramadan Buffet
      21st July 2012 - 19th August 2012, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
      Adult - RM48 nett/ Child (7-12 years old) - RM24 nett
      ** Buy 10 Free 1

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Cats Pyjamas' Burger

I got to know of this burger stall from www.kuchinglah.com, a link that a friend posted on Facebook.  Being a food hunter, there I went and tried.  The stall is located right in front of Kafe Lam at Jalan Ang Cheng Ho, right opposite Dewan Masyarakat.  On my maiden visit, I had the beef burger with a big slice of pineapple as add-on.  This choice was made so that I could make a comparison with the burgers I had before at Astana Grilled Burger.



A good burger starts with a good patty, agree?  The beef patties are homemade according to one of the helpers at the stall.  It is juicy even without any sauce.  However, I found the burger to be oily.


The verdict, I like the Astana Grilled Burger better.  Nevertheless, this is a can-come-back-again place to have burgers.