Citarasa Nusantara Ramadan Buffet @ Ascott Gurney Penang, Gurney Drive, Penang

By : Chha

The newly open Ascott Gurney Penang is making the Gurney Drive area lively again with the Gurney Walk opening at the same place as Ascott Gurney Penang, this area is something to look out for. Ascott Gurney Penang is an international class serviced residence in the state under Ascott’s world renowned luxury Ascott The Residence brand and is now open to welcome guest from everywhere to experience a first class accommodation in the beautiful island of Penang.

Officially launch just a month ago, Ascott Gurney Penang is now ready to welcome everyone to indulge in their Citarasa Nusantara Ramadan Buffet in conjunction with the Ramadan fasting month at their best Timur Coffee House.

Kambing Golek

The main star for the Ramadan Buffet dinner is definitely their Kambing Golek. This Ascott Specialty Kambing Golek is the most eye catching highlight at the start of the buffet line. This is the signature of Ascott Gurney Junior Sous Chef. The whole lamb is coated with a distinctive special western marinade which injects flavour into the meat. To serve, the Chef adds choice of BBQ Sauce, Garlic Sauce and Mint Sauce, perfect accompaniment to the richness of the lamb.

Soup Gearbox

A plate of some Kambing Golek and a bowl of hot Soup Gearbox is the best way to break fast after a day long of fasting. This bowl of hot Soup Gearbox comfort the hungry tummy. This Soup Gearbox is made by boiling huge pieces of knuckle joints for more than 4 hours with potatoes, carrots and locally sourced traditional herbs and spices. Served piping hot, the portion of soft meat and cartilage with the gelatinous bone marrow is served in a bowl. The Chef use traditional way in preparing this Soup Gearbox giving it a very unique traditional touch of local flavours, the Chef pays homage to his family’s recipe through this dish.

Daging Masak Kicap Hitam

Sweet and Sour Prawn

Telur Dadar Kampung

Toasted Mussel in Persillade Style

Sayur Campuran Dengan Mushroom

Sayur Lodeh

Ikan Kari dengan Bendi

Ayam Goreng Berempah

Nasi Hujan Panas

After an appetizing opening to fasting with the Kambing Golek and Soup Gearbox, it is then time to dig into their spreads of mains which include Daging Masak Kicap Hitam, Sweet and Sour Prawn, Telur Dadar Kampung, Toasted Mussel in Persillade Style, Sayur Campuran Dengan Mushroom, Sayur Lodeh, Ikan Kari dengan Bendi, Ayam Goreng Berempah and some rice. These mains are best mix together for some interesting mix of flavour. Guest can always choose to have some hot soup to go with the mains, soup that is available here is the Soup Soto Ayam.

Soup Soto Ayam

Other than soup and the mains, there is also some small bites local food that you definitely interest guest and satisfy the hungry tummy after a day long of fasting. There are some Satay with Peanut Sauce for everyone to try, Roti Murtabak, Roti Canai and the Malaysian favorite Bubur Lambuk accompanied with condiment like Spring Onion, Serunding Daging, Serunding Ayam and Bawang Goreng to gives the Bubur Lambuk more flavours.

Satay

Satay Condiment

Roti Murtabak and Roti Canai

Lemang and Ketupat

Melayu Bubur Lambuk dengan Sampingan

Bubur Lambuk Condiment

Another one of Ascott Gurney Penang Chef signature dish is ther Penang Asam Laksa is a mandatory item for the buffet. The popular dish is served with rice noodles, shredded fish and sliced cucumber, onion, and lettuce. With its thick broth authentically prepared from local spices, tamarind and fish flakes, guest can experience the marriage of sour, sweet, spicy and salty flavours in a bowl. Their Chef also quotes proudly that Asam Laksa is uniquely paired with his customized shrimp paste, where their Chef adds special sauces instead of water to achieve a thick consistency.

Asam Laksa

Add some greens into your diet from their Salad Bar section and some Ulam-Ulaman, to tune down a little after all the heavy mains.

To end the buffet, having a good dessert is really nice. Looking at Ascott Gurney Penang's dessert section, there are a lot of different cakes, ice cream, pudding and fruits to choose from. It is Chef recommendation to try their silky smooth Tau Fu Fah or soybean pudding by their Sous Chef. While usually eaten warm, Ascott Gurney Penang Chef rendition of this dessert is served chilled and is incredibly soft and smooth. The silky smooth Tau Fu Fah best goes with either clear sweet syrup infused with pandan or with brown sugar. Enjoy some nice cold drinks too while you are at it.

Tau Fu Fah

Chinese Herbal Jelly

Bubur Pulut Hitam

Bread Butter Pudding

Kuih Muih

Complete the amazing buffet at Ascott Gurney Penang with some freshly cut fruits lie Papaya, Watermelon, Honeydew and Dragon Fruits. There are also some Kurma and Jeruk from the buffet.

Come indulge in their Malaysian Fusion spreads, savoring in their traditional ibu recipes with modern flavors, only at Timur Coffee House, Ascott Gurney Penang. Book your buffet dinner with Ascott Gurney Penang now. Contact +6 011 2560 0669 for booking or more enquiries.

Availability :

8th April - 2nd May 2022

Buffet Lunch :

3rd May 2022 (Raya Day)

Price :

RM 108.00 + (Adult)

RM 50.00 + (Children age 4 - 11 years)

Early Bird :

RM 98.00 + (Adult)

RM 40.00 + (Children age 4 - 11 years)

* before 8th April

Group Promotion (Book more Save more)

20 pay + 2 free

30 pay + 3 free

Address :

No 18 Gurney Drive,

10250 George Town,

Penang,

Malaysia.

Telephone :

+6 04 - 370 7000

Email :

reservation.penang@the-ascott.com

Website :

Ascott Gurney Penang

GPS Coordinate :

5.430404, 100.319314

Map :

https://goo.gl/maps/wEB4YQaJRz7wjEGs6

Posted Date : 11 April 2022

Posted Time : 10.50 pm