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A Christmas Bucket List
CATEGORIES: Best
Tags: christmas, pork-free, promotion, restaurant, western
by Alice Yong • December 16, 2013 • 621
It sure feels like Christmas at these top restaurants in town. Here’s where to satisfy your cravings this Christmas. By Alice Yong
NOOK
Chef Steven Seow and his team invite diners to join them at the Chef’s Festive Play Station, which is laden with crispy butterball turkey, salted beef with kimchi, duck confit, Christmas yule log, Christmas pudding with vanilla sauce and caramel baked apple bomb Alaska.
The line-up also features regional specialities, special appetisers, salads, breads, soup, main dishes and desserts. Price: RM70 per diner
Nook | Address: Level 1, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral, No.5, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral | Tel: 03-2723 1154 | Opening Hours: Daily 6am – 12midnight | GPS Coordinates: 3.13443136, 101.686562 | Pork-free
Carcosa Seri Negara
Partake in quintessential Christmas favourites amidst the stately setting of a historical landmark. Enjoy a festive three-course set lunch (RM99 per person) or the evergreen English afternoon tea (RM75) with oven-fresh scones, fluffy cakes and golden pastries throughout December. The culinary team is also set to pull out all stops and whip up an intimate and exquisite six-course dinner (RM300per person) on Christmas Eve.
Partake in quintessential Christmas favourites amidst the stately setting of a historical landmark. Enjoy a festive three-course set lunch (RM99 per person) or the evergreen English afternoon tea (RM75) with oven-fresh scones, fluffy cakes and golden pastries throughout December. The culinary team is also set to pull out all stops and whip up an intimate and exquisite six-course dinner (RM300per person) on Christmas Eve.
The Drawing Room | Address: Carcosa Seri Negara, Taman Tasik Perdana, Persiaran Mahameru, Kuala Lumpur | Tel: 03- 2295 0888 | Opening Hours: Daily 12.30pm-2.30pm, 6.30pm-10pm | GPS Coordinates: 3.14464,101.68147 | Pork-free
LEMON GARDEN 2 GOPrepared by the Shangri-La’s master chefs, luscious Australian roast turkeys and Christmas hampers are available from now until 25th December 2013. Choose from roasted Australian whole turkey with apple-sage or chestnut-raisin stuffing, sesame pie par turkey or Asian-flavoured tandoori turkey with briyani stuffing in four different sizes priced between RM360 and RM720 respectively.
Personalised Christmas hampers packed with almond and candied stollen, rich Christmas fruit cake, rustic minced pies, delicatessen home-made pralines, chocolate Santa Claus, candied fruits and chocolate panettone, Santa Claus gingerbread, classic Christmas pudding, macaroons and Champagne Taittinger NV make thoughtful gifts at RM588 and RM888 respectively.
Lemon Garden 2 Go | Address: Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur | Tel: 03-2074 3546| Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 8am – 6.30pm (Closed on Sundays) | GPS Coordinates: 3.15404, 101.70627 | Pork-free
THE RESTAURANTCome 24th and 25th December, award-winning culinary maestro Alexander Waschl will dazzle discerning diners with special celebratory menus featuring exquisite modern European specialities. Select from a choice of a three-, four- or five-course set at RM195 nett, RM206 nett or RM218 nett per person. All set menus come inclusive with a complimentary glass of champagne.
The Restaurant | Address: The Club Saujana Resort, Jalan Lapangan Terbang SAAS, Shah Alam, Selangor | Tel: 03-7806 7000 ext 6722 | Opening Hours: Daily 6.30am-11.30pm| GPS Coordinates: 3.108367, 101.577423 | Pork-free
Serena Brasserie
Fancy scrumptious slipper lobsters, Alaskan king crab legs and tropical lobsters for a gourmet Christmas Eve? The extravagant buffet also has chefs serving whole roasted turkey and goose, risotto and pasta, foie gras and a barbecue station with Angus ribeye steaks, lamb chops and braised Australian beef short ribs on the spot. Price: RM228 per adult with free-flow of sparkling, red and white wines and beer; RM148 per adult (food only).
Fancy scrumptious slipper lobsters, Alaskan king crab legs and tropical lobsters for a gourmet Christmas Eve? The extravagant buffet also has chefs serving whole roasted turkey and goose, risotto and pasta, foie gras and a barbecue station with Angus ribeye steaks, lamb chops and braised Australian beef short ribs on the spot. Price: RM228 per adult with free-flow of sparkling, red and white wines and beer; RM148 per adult (food only).
On Christmas Day, the Sparkalite Christmas Day Champagne Brunch will raise your spirits with free-flowing Laurent Perrier champagne, wines, beer and egg nog at RM298 per head. Teetotalers pay only RM138 per head.
Serena Brasserie | Address: Lobby Level, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, 165 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur | Tel: 03- 2782 6228|Opening Hours: Daily 6am – 1am | GPS Coordinates: 3.159435, 101.717906 | Pork-free
Eccucino
Evoking the classical Christmas atmosphere, executive chef Donald Pezar and chef de cuisine Jason Manson rustle up an eclectic Christmas Eve spread with roast turkey, cranberry sauce and giblet gravy as the centrepiece. Invite family and friends to savour a sumptuous Christmas Day brunch or dinner buffet comprising a wide array of local and international appetite-whetting specialities.
Evoking the classical Christmas atmosphere, executive chef Donald Pezar and chef de cuisine Jason Manson rustle up an eclectic Christmas Eve spread with roast turkey, cranberry sauce and giblet gravy as the centrepiece. Invite family and friends to savour a sumptuous Christmas Day brunch or dinner buffet comprising a wide array of local and international appetite-whetting specialities.
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Buffet Dinner
RM188 per person inclusive of free-flow of house red and white wine or Prosecco
RM128 per person (food only)
RM188 per person inclusive of free-flow of house red and white wine or Prosecco
RM128 per person (food only)
Christmas Day Buffet Lunch
RM160 per person inclusive of free-flow of house red and white wine or Prosecco RM110 per person (food only)
RM160 per person inclusive of free-flow of house red and white wine or Prosecco RM110 per person (food only)
Eccucino | Address: Prince Hotel & Residence, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur | Tel: 03-2170 8888 | Opening Hours: Daily 6am – 12midnight | GPS Coordinates: 3.1506, 101.7142 | Pork-free
Kitchen Art BrasserieA lavish Christmas Eve buffet featuring succulent meat barbequed to perfection in addition to roast turkey with its traditional stuffing and herbed cranberry sauce. Other temptations such as roast prime rib, braised duckling with caramelised orange, apple and green peppercorn sauce, vanilla and garlic braised baby chicken with prune gravy, broiled beef medallions with chanterelle sauce, grilled lamb cutlets with minted rosemary jus, pan-fried prawn and crab cake with dill cream sauce and mouth-watering Christmas desserts should leave you replete. Christmas carollers will also serenade you at 8.00pm. Price: RM98 per adult.
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Expect a similarly lavish spread for Christmas Day Hi-Tea. Choice picks include cod fillet with sautéed spinach, lamb chops with mushroom compote, baked beef loin with pearl onions and bacon bits, grilled tiger prawns with lime and herb sauce and braised maple leaf duckling with caramelised apple and green peppercorn sauce. Price: RM68 per adult.
Kitchen Art Brasserie | Address: Level 2, Empire Hotel Subang, Jalan SS16/1, Subang Jaya, Selangor | Tel: 03-5565 1388 | Opening Hours: Daily 6am – 12midnight | GPS Coordinates: 3.081729, 101.583353 | Pork-free
Chatz Brasserie
The only blockbuster Christmas Day marathon buffet that allows diners to eat their fill from 12.30pm to 10.00pm. Burn off some calories in between by trawling the malls and then return for more feasting. Price: RM108 per adult
The only blockbuster Christmas Day marathon buffet that allows diners to eat their fill from 12.30pm to 10.00pm. Burn off some calories in between by trawling the malls and then return for more feasting. Price: RM108 per adult
Delicious Christmas roasts, mince pies, fruit cakes, chocolate logs and other festive goodies are also available from Hot Gossip to deck your home.
Chatz Brasserie | Address: ParkRoyal Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur | Tel: 03-2147 0088 ext. 6350 | Opening Hours: Daily 6am – 12midnight | GPS Coordinates: 3.144690, 101.712450 | Pork-free
B’s
Roast turkey with sage and mushrooms stuffing, giblet gravy and cranberry sauce take centrestage at the Christmas Eve dinner buffet. Adding further enjoyment to the festivities is a delicious showcase of Asian and Western specialties such as tenggiri curry with ladyfingers, roast pumpkin and orange soup with cinnamon, duck confit with orange marmalade and mutton vindaloo amongst others.
Roast turkey with sage and mushrooms stuffing, giblet gravy and cranberry sauce take centrestage at the Christmas Eve dinner buffet. Adding further enjoyment to the festivities is a delicious showcase of Asian and Western specialties such as tenggiri curry with ladyfingers, roast pumpkin and orange soup with cinnamon, duck confit with orange marmalade and mutton vindaloo amongst others.
Rounding up dinner will be yule log cake, Christmas pudding, mince pies, fruit cake and Christmas cookies. Price: RM89 per person.
B’s All Day Dining Restaurant | Address: Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside, No. 2, Jalan P5/5, Presint 5, Putrajaya | Tel: 03-8890 0000 ext 6812 | Opening Hours: Daily 6am – 1am daily | GPS Coordinates: 2.900406, 101.66939 | Pork-free
Kampung Restaurant
No Christmas feast is complete without customary favourites such as whole roast turkey with trimmings, roast lamb, Christmas stollen and cookies. An assortment of cooked seafood – squid, crabs, prawns and fish served on ice and at the barbecue station – will reel in seafood enthusiasts. Buffet dinner patrons will also receive complimentary entrance voucher to the countdown party at Chukka.
No Christmas feast is complete without customary favourites such as whole roast turkey with trimmings, roast lamb, Christmas stollen and cookies. An assortment of cooked seafood – squid, crabs, prawns and fish served on ice and at the barbecue station – will reel in seafood enthusiasts. Buffet dinner patrons will also receive complimentary entrance voucher to the countdown party at Chukka.
Price: Christmas Eve buffet dinner at RM128 per adult inclusive of chilled juices or a glass of house red or white wine
Kampung Restaurant | Address: Hyatt Regency Kuantan, Telok Chempedak, Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur | Tel: 09-518 1234 | Opening Hours: Daily 6am – 11pm daily | GPS Coordinates: 3.8118, 103.3719 | Pork-free
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