KINTA RIVERFRONT'S PARENT'S DAY CELEBRATION

IPOH: The Shinjuku Japanese Cuisine restaurant is holding a dual celebration themed “Parent's Day Celebration”, here.

The restaurant is located at Kinta Riverfront Hotel, Jalan Lim Bo Seng, Ipoh.

There will be two sessions comprising of Mother's Day (May 1 – 13) followed with Father's Day (June 1 – 17).

 

Japanese Executive Chef Adrian Gan will be preparing six ala-carte special menu namely Red Snapper Saikyo Miso, Special Fried Rice, Tara Tempura, Salmon Tataki, Spider Rice Paper Maki and Asari Butter Yaki.

SALMON TATAKI

It's signature dish is Salmon Tataki comprises of half-cooked salmon topped with caviar Tataki. 

 

TARA TEMPURA

 

The Tara Tempura dish - there is a mini codfish with sauce (one portion x four pieces), while the Special Fried Rice consists of seafood (salmon squid, prawns) topped with Teppanyaki Unagi (one portion equivalent to 4 servings).

SPECIAL FRIED RICE

 

 Another interesting dish is the Spider Rice Paper Maki which comes with soft shell crab rice paper maki, cabbage and topped with frying fish egg, goes well with spicy sauce.

 

SPIDER RICE PAPER MAKI

 The Red Snapper Saikyo Miso comprises of red snapper saikyo miso and black sesame sauce.

 

RED SNAPPER SAIKYO MISO

Asari Butter Yaki is a dish made up of Japanese clam with butter yaki sauce.

 

ASARI BUTTER YAKI

 

Meanwhile, the hotel's Moon River Bar & Grill is promoting “Mother's Day Celebration” dinner set on May 13.

Guests will get a choice of either Combo Set A or Combo Set B, suitable for two persons.

Combo Set A – is made up of Yakitori (chicken) x six pieces, Spaghetti Aglio Olio with Pop Corn Chicken and French Fries, priced at RM59 nett per set.

COMBO SET A

  Combo Set B – Yakitori (vegetable) x six pieces, Chicken Katsu Burger and Tako Yaki, priced at RM49 nett per set.

 

COMBO SET B

In addition, there will be free flow of juices or soft drink (orange only).

Reservations call: 05-2458888 (ext 8838) (Shinjuku) and (ext 8815) (Moon River)

KINTA RIVER FRONT'S MOTHER'S DAY BUFFET CUM RAMADHAN BUFFET

 IPOH: In the month of May, let's celebrate Mother's Day with Love!

Do pamper your mum to a choice of either Buffet Hi-Tea or Buffet Dinner, organised by Kinta River Front Hotel, on May 13.

The hotel's Palong Coffee House is preparing 80 mouth-watering dishes including appertizer, soup, main courses and desserts specially for Mother's Day.

KRF TEAM SHOWCASING A VARIETY OF MOTHER'S DAY CUM RAMADHAN DISHES

For a start, do try out it's range of appetizer – assorted fresh garden salad, kerabu manga, fruit salad (rojak), roasted beef platter, tomato mozzarella drizzled with pesto, spring roll, oriental chicken salad, kerabu sotong and pasembor.

ASSORTED MALAY KUIH

There will also be a wide display of main course dishes comprising of Pineapple fried rice, Spring roll, Nonya Fried Chicken Inchikabin, Deep Fried Dory with Thai dipping, traditional Chicken Pandan, Hong Kong style steamed seabass, Chinese butter prawn with oats and Gartin cheesy broccoli with almond, among others.

PASEMBUR, KERABU MANGA, KERABU SOTONG, ROJAK BUAH

Desserts are plentiful including mixed tropical fruits, cream caramel, cream brulee, tiramisu, kuih muih Melayu, assorted cream puff, ice cream, strawberry cake, mango pudding, bubur pulut hitam, ABC with condiments and chocolate mousse.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE, CREAM PUFF AND CREAM BRULEE

In addition, there will be live action stall serving curry puff, goreng pisang, Penang laksa, chicken murtabak with vegetable dhalca and prawn mee.

Guests will also be entertained with games, lucky draw and songs.

The coffee house will also be having a “Ramadhan Buffet Dinner” promotion from May 15 until June 17, from 7pm to 10.30pm.

The Chef's recommendation dishes are – roasted whole lamb, ayam masak halia, daging masak kicap, rendang ayam pedas, Japanese beancurd with Thai sauce, green curry chicken, grill half shell mussels, cucur udang (prawn fritters), stir-fry ginger beef, rojak buah, chilli crab and satay.

The Mother's Day Buffet Hi-Tea is priced at RM45 nett (adult) and RM24 nett (senior citizen/children), while the Buffet Dinner it is priced at RM55 nett (adult) and RM25 (senior citizen/children).

Early birds (purchase between April 25 - May 5), they will get to pay only RM40 nett (adult) for the Buffet Hi-Tea, and RM50 nett (adult) for the Buffet Dinner. 

MOTHER'S DAY CAKE

 

Meanwhile, the “Ramadhan Buffet Dinner” will be priced at RM60 nett (adult) and RM40 entt (senior citizen/children).

Early birds (purchase before May 15), for every 10 paying adults 1 get free.

The hotel is located at Jalan Lim Bo Seng, 30000 Ipoh.

Reservations, call: 05-2458888 ext 8817.

SYEUN HOTEL IPOH RAMADHAN BUFFET IN CLASSIC STYLE

IPOH: Syeun Hotel is delighted to once again host a feast of local classic cuisine speciality for its coming Ramadhan buffet promotion.

It's buffet dinner will be available from May 18 until June 14, starting from 7pm to 10pm.

Syeun Hotel skilled chefs will prepare a spectacular array of must-have buka puasa dishes, with six menus served on daily rotation.

SYEUN HOTEL IPOH TEAM SHOWCASING AN ARRAY OF RAMADHAN CLASSIC CUISINES

 Highlight dishes include authentic Perakian dishes namely Rendang Tok (Beef Rendang) simmered with finest herbs and spices to entice the appetite and served with Bukhari rice, Chicken Curry Kapitan, traditional Peruk Masak Lemak dengan Rebung and Udang Sambal Petai.

There will also be a range of local favourites such as the mouth-watering Laksa Sarang, Ikan Bakar (Grilled Fish), Grilled Lamb, Mee Mamak, Sup Ayam Madura (Chicken Soup), Ikan Assam Tempoyak and Kari Ikan Masin Nangka Muda.

Sweet delights such as Malaysia's favourite ice dessert the ABC, an array of local and western desserts, cakes, fresh fruits and salad.

Old time favourite Goreng Goreng stall serving banana, Jemput-Jemput and fritters that will tantalize your taste buds. 

There will be ulam-ulaman Kampung with Sambal Belachan, Budu, Cencalok, Jeruk-Jeruk Malaysia with a selection of Kerabu (Malaysia Salads), crackers, Rojak Buah, Gado-Gado, Sotong kangkung, Bubur Manis, assorted Malay Kuih, jelly, puddings and assorted pastries.

For guest convenience, during Ramadhan promotion period, Syeun Hotel has a designated prayer room and a section set aside for wuduk (abulution).

In celebration of the holy month of Ramadhan, we are giving away our signature for free on May 17 at 5pm, in front of the hotel.

The Ramadhan Buffet is priced at RM48 nett (adult) and RM30 nett (senior citizen/children).

Early bird promotion (reserve before May 11) priced at RM40 nett (adult) and RM21 nett (senior citizen/children).

The hotel is located at 88, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, Greentown, Ipoh.

Reservations, call: 05-2559310/012-5105330.

TOWER REGENCY'S SELERA PERAK RAMADHAN

IPOH: Tower Regency Hotel will be promoting its evergreen buffet line themed “Selera Perak Ramadhan” from May 17 until June 14, here.

Guests here, will get to savour 50 dishes comprising of starter, main courses, desserts and coffee.

To start off, there is a salad corner which showcases a range of ulam ulam – kerabu kacang botol, kerabu tauge, kerabu daun selum, kerabu pepega and kerabu perut.

 

ULAM ULAM

 It is followed with mouth-watering main course dishes like rendang tok, kari daging cincang, gulai lemak ikan, udang sambal petai, ikan tempoyak, ayam masak merah, asam pedas ikan pari bandi which goes well with tomato or briyani rice.

AYAM MASAK MERAH

IKAN TEMPOYAK

Not to be missed is the yearly presence of action stalls which served BBQ fish, chicken and lamb.

STAFF SHOWCASING BBQ LAMB

To end a pleasant buffet, do not leave home without trying out a wide variety of kuih muih namely cucur badak, limas, pulut panggang and seri muka, as well as desserts like bubur pulut hitam and pangat pisang.

A RANGE OF DESSERT

Hotel's manager Mariana Hamid says that for guests who signed up for its early bird package, which commence from now until May 25, will get to pay only RM48 nett (adult) and RM29 nett (children/senior citizen).

“Meanwhile, the prices from May 25 onwards will be RM50 nett (adult) nett and RM38 nett (children/senior citizen) from Sunday until Thursday.

“Those who wish to come on weekends (Saturday/Sunday), the price are RM55 nett (adult) and RM40 nett (children/senior citizen).

The hotel is located at 6-8, Jalan Dato Seri Ahmad Said, Greentown, Ipoh.

For reservations, call: 05-2086888.

(FROM LEFT) ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER MEOR SUHANIZ, MARIANA HAMID, MANAGING DIRECTOR SIMON LEONG AND EXECUTIVE CHEF J DORETT JOSEPH SHOWING A RANGE OF LOCAL FRUITS

CREW SKILLS CULINARY SCHOOL OF ASIA

IPOH: Students of Crew Skills Culinary School of Asia joint-hands with the guidance of Chef Joao Melo to prepare a Portuguese Cuisine for its guests, here.

Guest Chef Joao Melo, originated from Portugal, cooked up a sumptuous fine dining dishes comprising of a soup, starter bread, main course and desserts.

The starter dish Prato Incial include Tapenade, Massa Tenra Puff, Chikpeas & Tuna Salad and Grilled Squid & Romesco Sauce.

TAPENADE, MASSA TENRA PUFF, CHIKPEAS & TUNA SALAD AND GRILLED SQUID

 It follows with a vegetable type of soup called Caldo Verde.

CALDO VERDE SOUP

 

For main course or Prato Principal, the crew served Sting Ray Cataplana, and finished with rice pudding & cinnamon dessert.

STING RAY CATAPLANA

   

Its managing director Subramaniyam Pillay said that the Portugal Cuisine was one of the Master Chef Series, organised by the culinary school, aimed to provide a platform for guests to enjoy the dishes from different country.

RICE PUDDING & CINNAMON

 “Currently, we have 150 students pursuing our World Chef Culinary Diploma course which is a two-year programme, to learn how to cook professionally, bakery, dietary and health and safety practices.

“After graduation, the students will received world recognised qualifications namely Culinary Solutions Australia, City & Guilds and World Chef certification.

“They will be taught in a small sized class of 15 students, as well as training by two chefs in practical classes.

CHEF JOAO MELO POSING WITH STUDENTS IN THE KITCHEN SPACE

“One of the advantage - is that the students will be secured with a job before graduation either locally or overseas.

“After obtaining our certificate, the students will also be qualified for a skill migration in Australia or Singapore, where they can get to work in high-class hotels,” he said.

The culinary school is located at No. 9, Lintasan Perajurit 17G, Taman Perdagangan Dan Perindustrian, 31400 Ipoh.

For enquiries, call: 012-5295152 (Mr Bala).

IMPIANA KAMPUNG STYLE RAMADAN

IMPIANA “CITARASA KAMPUNG” RAMADAN BUFFET

The popular Ramadan Buffet is back again!

Impiana Hotel Ipoh (IHI) will be offering its Ramadan buffet themed “Citarasa Kampung”, from May 17- June 14, here.

The buffet line will showcase 250 dishes comprises of appertiser, main dishes and dessert.

There will also be a 'live-action' stall titled the Bakar Station where guest can find grilled mutton, seafood, kambing and ayam golek berampah among others.

GERARD (SIXTH FROM LEFT), EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF IZHAR KHUSAIRIE (FIFTH FROM LEFT), MALAY CUISINE CHEF AZMAN AZDLAH (THIRD FROM LEFT) AND STAFF SHOWCASING THE BUKA PUASA SPECIALITIES

For a start, try out the range of appetiser like ulam ulam, salad, porridge (bubur lambuk) and prawn fritters (cucur udang).

Meanwhile, the main ramadan buffet will then feature a variety of mouthwatering dishes including nasi briyani, kambing masala, Warisan Rendang Tok Man, sambal petai udang, fish head curry, ikan patin masak tempoyak, crab curry, gulai daging batang pinang, curry chicken, assam pedas gulai kawah and sup tulang rawan.

SPICY ULAM ULAM

 

Not to be missed is an extensive selection of cakes and Malay traditional delicacies namely dodol panas, tapai pulut asli, ondeh ondeh, kueh lapis, and kueh cempedak.

The buffet ramadan is priced at RM78 nett (adult) and RM55 net (child), will be served from 6.30pm until 10pm, held at its coffee house.

LIVE ACTION STALL - "ROASTED ITEMS"

 

In addition, the Impiana Ballroom will also be open as an additional venue for the breaking of fast.

The stalls-concept bazaar style 'Citarasa Kampung' will highlight a variety of 'buka puasa' specialities such as Sup Tulang Rawan, Bubur Lambuk, 7 Gulai Kawah Asli Perak, Cucur Beraneka and Murtabak Pak Wan.

RENDANG

 The ballroom itself can accommodate 350 persons, will be available from now to June 14. Priced at RM65 (adult) and RM45 nett (child)

The limit 9+1 offer is up for grabs, where one is entitled to one complimentary voucher with a purchase of nine vouchers. Offer valid till May 15.

MASAK LEMAK MINANG OR "CRAB CURRY"

 

Hotel's general manager Gerard Sta Maria said the ramadan specialities for this year is that the dishes offered in the range are focused on kampung Malay food, to boast the Malaysian authentic cuisines.

IHI is located at 18, Jalan Sultan Nazrin Shah, 30250, Ipoh.

Reservations, call: 05-2555555 (ext 8009)

UDANG SAMBAL PETAI

AN ARRAY OF SEAFOOD

PAKEEZA

 RESTAURANT PAKEEZA

IPOH: Thinking of where to go for Southern Indian food? Head on to Pakeeza Restaurant, here.

The restaurant, offers a variety of spicy Indian cuisines – curry chicken, mutton kurma, mixed vegetables (ala gobi), curry fish, among others.

A “must” order dishes are – garlic cheese naan, onion naan, kashmiri naan, potato naan, masala kulcha, aloo pratha, tandori roti, papadom and chapati.

Another special dish is the puri – a fluffy bread deep fried in butter or vegetable oil.

Other services are banquet, catering, birthday party and company function.

The restaurant is located at 17 Jalan Dato' Seri Ahmad Said, 30450, Ipoh.

For reservations, call: 05-2530407.

 

SPICY MOUTHWATERING DISHES