Festive specials at Cinnamon Asian Kitchen, Parkroyal Penang Resort include Overnight Brined and Roasted Whole Stuffed Turkey (pic, above), Pot Roasted Beef Ribs (pic, below) and summer pudding (pic, below).
CHRISTMAS waves its magic wand over Parkroyal Penang Resort to create an enchanting setting for festive feasting.
Lights and baubles enliven every corner while joyful carols echo across breezy hallways.
The tantalising aroma of sizzling roasts and seasonal goodies linger in the air.
Follow your nose and it will lead you to Cinnamon Asian Kitchen where chefs have lined up several indulgent buffets for holiday merrymaking.
Pot Roasted Beef Ribs.
The Batu Feringghi beach resort’s general manager Edward Kollmer said the spreads are available nightly from Dec 15 and will feature classic Yuletide must-haves.
“Our culinary team led by executive chef Aidiyusman Mohamad Yushoff has been working tirelessly to make the feasts memorable for everyone.You’ll taste a little Christmas magic with each bite,” Kollmer added.
Each buffet section has cute names, such as the Santa Loves Carving station, where succulent meats take centre stage.
Nothing evokes the feeling of Christmas more than Overnight Brined and Roasted Whole Stuffed Turkey served with giblet gravy and cranberry sauce. One helping is hardly enough.
The Pot-Roasted Beef Ribs, finished medium-rare and blushy pink, drip with rich savoury juices.
Pimento berries, pearl shallots and Yorkshire Pudding are great accompaniments.
Summer pudding.
There will also be Smoked Barbecue Beef Brisket and Baked Whole King Salmon Normandy Style, alongside roasted vegetables and selections of sauces.
Aidiyusman said these dishes draw on classic, home-cooked recipes which he picked up from his extensive travels and previous work experiences across Europe, the United States and Asia.
“Christmas is a time of celebration and what better way to warm the heart than with flavours that evoke joy and nostalgia.
“As a family-friendly resort, we aim to set the scene for people to come together and make lasting memories,” the chef said.
Wander around and you will also find Le Petit Tapas offerings like Chicken Liver Pate on Toasted Rye and French Beef Tartare on Rice Crisps.
The Elf’s Garden brims with an array of shoots, sprouts and greens, while the Santa Says Cheese tray offers a half-dozen varieties alongside artisanal breads and crackers.
Seafood lovers will be delighted by the assortment of sashimi – which includes abalone, prawns, king salmon and bluefin tuna.
There is also Gravlax and other smoked varieties alongside cold cuts.
Open Santa’s Crock Pot and you may find Creamy Spiny Lobster Bisque.
At Santarina’s Barbecue Pit there are sausages galore, including lamb merguez (spicy sausage), chicken chorizo, German chicken bratwurst and chicken Andouille.
The Santa Goes Around the World hot dishes change nightly.
Among the festive dishes Aidiyusman and his team have lined up are Smoked Duck Breast with Orange Sauce, Oven-Baked Red Snapper Fillets on Braised Leeks, Hungarian Lamb Goulash, Chicken Adobo, Rendang Daging Minangkabau and deconstructed shepherd’s pie.
A Christmas feast would not be complete without sweet treats, and the Christmas Divine section delivers with Black Forest cake, apple strudel, blueberry shortcake, cranberry fudge pie, summer pudding, mixed fruit cake and manuka honey panna cotta.
Equally irresistible are the Pistachio Nougatine, Christmas Croquembouche and tiramisu orange puffs.
There are also warm Sticky Date Pudding and Eggnog Custard, as well as assorted cookies, cupcakes, mince pies and gingerbread.
These dishes will be available across four buffet spreads, starting with the Christmas Delights and Festive BBQ Feast served daily from Dec 15 to 23.
This is priced at RM198 for adults, RM178 for both senior citizens (aged 60 and above) and teenagers (aged 13 to 17), and RM98 for children (aged six to 12).
Every two paying adults entitles a third person to eat for free.
The Joyous Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner on Dec 24 is priced at RM238 (adults), RM208 (seniors and teenagers) and RM138 (children).
The Christmas Day Flavours Buffet Lunch and Buffet Dinner on Dec 25 are priced at RM208 (adults), RM188 (seniors and teenagers) and RM98 (children).
For the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day buffets, there is a RM10 early bird discount for bookings made before Dec 17.
Lunch is served from 12.30pm to 3pm and dinner from 6.30pm to 10pm. Prices are nett.
Cinnamon Asian Kitchen, Parkroyal Penang Resort, Batu Feringghi Beach, Penang. (Tel: 04-886 2288. Email: restaurant.prpen@parkroyalhotels.com). Business hours: 6.30am to 10.30pm daily.
This is the writer’s personal observation and is not an endorsement by StarMetro.
