Sedap Restaurant

Special thanks to Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre for extending this food review invitation.

Continuing its Christmas tradition every year, Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre is pulling out all the stops for its festive decorations. The centerpiece is a life-size Gingerbread Hobbit House at the hotel lobby. Yes, you can actually enter the house and check out the Christmas pastries inside! And yes, the "bricks" are made of actual gingerbread!

Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre will be serving Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at Sedap Restaurant. Today's preview event serves to showcase the lavish delicacies that one can expect to savor on the actual evening.

Traditional Roasted Whole Turkey is a must-have during Christmas. Cooked to perfection, the bird is best enjoyed with giblet gravy or cranberry sauce. This poultry dish is paired with apple chestnut and sage stuffing.

As for beef, the Slow Roasted Prime Ribs goes well with Yorkshire pudding. Condiments include rosemary jus, Dijon mustard and horseradish cream.

Moving on to hot dishes, Roasted Sherry Duck Breast is cooked with lovely orange sauce. Other noteworthy Western cooking include Herb Marinated Lamb Chops, Chicken Blanquette and Baked Minced Seafood Lasagna.

Taken from French cookbooks is Tomato & Comté Cheese Quiche. The pastry crust is filled with a savory custard made of eggs, milk, tomatoes and French cheese.

At the salad section, cleanse your palate with Marinated Feta Salad, Waldorf Salad or Bohemian Potato Salad. I am also fascinated to see assorted cold cuts and cheeses.

Another section of the buffet spread serves seafood on ice. The live oysters here are a delicacy indeed. Also prepared are snow crabs, slipper lobsters, tiger prawns, black mussels, razor clams and white clams. There are several condiments to go with chilled seafood.

The Japanese section features an enticing array of sushi and sashimi to delight your palate. In addition, there is a tempura section where prawns and soft-shell crabs are served directly from the fryer!

The bread station at the corner has a wide selection of focaccia, baguette, country bread, French rolls, brioche rolls, grissini and more. The breads can be enjoyed with soup. In fact, the Prawn Bisque and Creamy Butternut Pumpkin Velouté are gratifying indeed!

There is no lack of creativity when it comes to Christmas confections. For instance, the Bûche de Noël is decorated like an enchanted tree! Next to it are Raspberry Tarts that look like toadstools. I am also pleased to see Madeleine & Croquembouche Towers. There is even a Lemon Cake in the shape of a sleigh!

Chocolate Yule Log Cake is also frequently encountered during Christmas. The chocolate Swiss roll is expertly crafted to resemble an actual Yule log.

Stollen is yet another popular dessert around this time of the year. This German cake-like bread contains candied fruit and nuts. Meanwhile, Panettone is a dome-shaped sweet bread from Italy.

Panettone Bread & Butter Pudding is a yuletide twist to the classic British recipe. The bread is to be enjoyed with creamy sauce made of vanilla, nutmeg and other spices.

The majestic Chocolate Fountain should not be missed either. In the spirit of Christmas, the melted chocolate takes on a vibrant pink hue that is simply irresistible!

As if the aforementioned treats aren't mesmerizing enough, check out the large platter of Christmas treats like gingerbread men, mini pretzels, Kit Kat, Dulcey, Oreo and M&M's. For fans of Lord of the Rings, edible Hobbit Playcards are available too.

The Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet is priced at RM208.00 for adults (add RM50.00 to include free-flow of beer and wine). The festive atmosphere throughout the evening is complemented by carolers and the appearance of Santa Claus. Last but not least, Christmas confections like cookies, cakes and chocolates are also on sale. Just visit the Gingerbread Hobbit House for gift ideas.

Name: Sedap Restaurant
Address: Pullman KLCC, Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 03-2170-8888
Business hours: 6:30am-10:00pm
Website: https://www.pullman-kualalumpur-citycentre.com/restaurants-bars/sedap-restaurant
Coordinates: 3.15028 N, 101.71461 E
Directions: Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre is situated at Jalan Conlay, just within a short walk from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Sedap Restaurant is located at the Ground Floor of the hotel. Dine-in customers may park for a flat rate of RM10.00 per entry.

Terazza Brasserie

Special thanks to Dorsett Grand Subang for extending this food review invitation.

Terazza Brasserie is the all-day dining eatery in Dorsett Grand Subang. This evening, the Mediterranean-themed restaurant is offering a sneak peek into its upcoming Christmas festive buffet.

I recommend that you begin the feast at the carving station. The signature dish here is the Roasted Tom Turkey. Served with Yorkshire pudding, the poultry dish goes well with giblet gravy or cranberry sauce.

As for red meat, help yourself to juicy slices of Australian Ribeye. The beef is flavored with lovely thyme sauce. Roasted potatoes and bell peppers are provided too.

Terazza Brasserie also offers over a dozen chafing dishes from various cuisines. Among my favorites are Seafood Jambalaya, Stuffed Squid With Spicy Percik Sauce, Teriyaki Fish With Green Soba, and Stuffed Chicken Roulade With Pesto Aioli.

The restaurant prepared two types of pizza this evening. The classic Seafood Pizza is topped with prawns, squid and cheese. But should you prefer something exotic, be sure to check out the Sambal Petai Pizza too!

If you crave for sushi, you will be delighted to find several types of maki and nigiri sushi on the wooden boat. Also provided are wasabi, pickled ginger, soy sauce and edamame.

Ulam-Ulaman are raw vegetables that are typically eaten with condiments like sambal belacan and cincalok. Meanwhile, Gado-Gado is a local salad made of tempeh, tofu, vegetables and sweet peanut sauce.

The confectionery counter offers a variety of breads from baguettes to grissini. Two types of soup are provided to go with bread: Cream Of Mushroom Soup and Cordyceps Chicken Soup.

Originating in France, Yule Log Cake is a popular dessert during Christmas. The cake is decorated with chocolate icing and powdered sugar to resemble the bark and snow respectively.

Stollen is a traditional German bread that is prepared during Christmas. Also present are Fruit Cake, Christmas Pudding and Minced Pie.

Other mouthwatering desserts include Chocolate Cake, Christmas Cookies, Crème Brûlée Tartlet, Green Tea Panna Cotta, Crispy Sesame Ball and Chinese Pan Cake.

If you have a sweet tooth for cocoa, you should certainly visit the Chocolate Fountain! Skewered apricots, prunes, marshmallows and grapes are provided for your enjoyment.

This festive buffet dinner is served on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. In addition, Terazza Brasserie also serves buffet high tea on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Furthermore, there are more Christmas offerings at The Emperor and Piano Lounge. Finally, guests can also purchase yuletide pastries from the gift shop.

Name: Terazza Brasserie
Address: Dorsett Grand Subang, Jalan SS 12/1, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Contact: 03-5031-6060
Business hours: 6:00am-11:00pm
Website: https://www.dorsetthotels.com/dorsett-grand-subang/dining/terazza-brasserie.html
Coordinates: 3.07989 N, 101.59618 E
Directions: Dorsett Grand Subang is located at Jalan SS 12/1, about 300 meters from Subang Jaya Medical Centre. Terazza Brasserie is a restaurant one level below the hotel lobby. The hotel has open-air and covered parking.

Checkers Café

Special thanks to Dorsett Kuala Lumpur for extending this food review invitation.

With Christmas just around the corner, Dorsett Kuala Lumpur is hosting a preview event to showcase its festive offerings later this month. The yuletide-themed dinner is served at Checkers Café, the hotel's all-day dining restaurant at Level 1.

In celebration of the fact that international travel is now possible, the buffet theme this year is "Round-The-World in 80 Minutes". In this spirit, the menu consists of dishes from many countries around the world.

The main attraction this evening is obviously the Roasted Tom Turkey. This poultry dish is served with stuffings, sausages and roasted vegetables. Diners can choose from a variety of condiments such as giblet gravy, cranberry sauce and black pepper sauce.

After a wholesome serving at the carving station, whet your appetite with a variety of cuisines on chafing dishes. Popular ones include Nasi Briyani (Malaysian), Ayam Masak Kuzi (Malaysian), Green Prawn Curry (Thai), Thurkar Dhall (Indian) and Mutton Stew (Pakistani).

Also served this evening are Lemon Butter Grilled Fish (British), Cauliflower Gratin (French), Eggplant Moussaka (Greek), Mussel Butter Paprika (Hungarian), Buffalo Chicken Wings (American) and Salt-Crusted Baked Salmon (Australian).

Between mouthful of flavorful food, cleanse your palate with Penne Pasta Salad, Apple Salad and Garden Salad at the salad bar.

As for cold cuts, there are sliced chicken, meat rolls, smoked salmon and offal just to name a few.

Be sure not to pass over the enticing cheese platter. Dried raisins and apricots are meant to go with the assorted cheeses.

The selection of pastries is another attractive aspect of the yuletide-theme menu. Delight your sweet tooth with bite-sized Lemon Meringue Pie and Christmas Cookies!

As per Christmas tradition, there are also Cinnamon Apple Pie, Christmas Fruit Cake and Cream Cheese Carrot Cake.

Walnut Fudge Cake and Chocolate Yule Log are popular during Christmas too. The latter is actually a sponge cake that is decorated to resemble an actual Yule log.

Last but not least, help yourself to a slice of Chocolate Cake. Should you prefer something creamy, the Crème Brûlée is an excellent choice too!

The actual dinners will be served on Christmas Eve (24 December 2022) and New Year's Eve (31 December 2022). Children and senior citizens enjoy 30% discount. On both evenings, the hotel has arranged a series of activities to keep diners entertained.

Name: Checkers Café
Address: Dorsett Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 03-2716-1000
Business hours: 7:00am-9:00pm
Website: https://www.dorsetthotels.com/dorsett-kuala-lumpur/dining/checkers-cafe.html
Coordinates: 3.14724 N, 101.71577 E
Directions: Dorsett Kuala Lumpur stands near the beginning of the one-way Jalan Imbi in Kuala Lumpur. Checkers Café is located on Level 1 of the hotel. Dorsett Kuala Lumpur provides parking spaces at its basement levels.

Fresh

Special thanks to Thistle Port Dickson Resort for extending this food review invitation.

Fresh is the all-day dining restaurant in Thistle Port Dickson Resort. The eatery serves traditional Minangkabau delicacies, local Malaysian delights and international favorites like burgers and pizzas.

Besides the à la carte menu, Fresh also serves Cita Rasa Gerai Buffet Dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings. The buffet menu revolves around hawker dishes that Malaysians know and love.

Today's menu features a poultry dish called Ayam Ungkep Minangkabau. "Ungkep" is a unique type of marination where the chicken is cooked with a mixture of spices prior to frying. This marination method improves infusion of spices, resulting in rich turmeric taste within the chicken.

Next, Rendang Burung Wak-Wak is one of the signature dishes at Thistle. "Wak-wak" is the local name for the white-breasted waterhen. The bird is slightly smaller than an average chicken, but has pretty similar texture and taste profile.

Rendang Daging and Rendang Ayam are prepared too. These rendang dishes are slow-cooked for several hours, culminating in mouth-watering savory flavors that go well with rice.

Chafing dishes this evening include Butter Prawns With Oat, Kari Kepala Ikan Kacang Bendi, Lamb Kurma Berkentang and more.

Also prepared are several types of Kerabu (Malay-style salad) and Acar (pickled vegetables). Meanwhile, Ulam-Ulaman (raw vegetables) are served with condiments like sambal belacan and cincalok.

The Chicken Rice stall offers roasted chicken and boiled chicken. The chicken goes well with oily rice. Sliced tomato and cucumber are available.

Cucur Ubi Keledek and Cucur Manis serve as snacks. These deep-fried fritters are best consumed while they are still hot from the fryer. Sweet chili sauce serves as the condiment.

The Char Kway Teow here is surprisingly good. Other hawker dishes include Nasi Lemak, Murtabak, Mee Rebus Tulang Rawan, Laksam Pantai Timur and Ais Kacang.

The desserts section features several varieties of cake, tart, jelly and traditional Malay kuih. Cut fruits like honeydew, papaya and watermelon are available too.

Cita Rasa Gerai Buffet Dinner is priced at RM60.00 net for adults and RM38.00 net for children. In addition, the resort also serves Dim Sum Semi-Buffet Lunch every Saturday and Sunday.

Name: Fresh
Address: Thistle Port Dickson Resort, KM16, Jalan Pantai, Teluk Kemang, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
Contact: 06-648-2907
Business hours: 6:30am-11:00pm
Website: https://www.thistle.com.my/portdickson/restaurants/fresh
Coordinates: 2.43015 N, 101.85867 E
Directions: Thistle is approximately 16 kilometers south of Port Dickson town center. Turn right as soon as you see the resort's signboard and follow the winding road to the hotel lobby. Fresh is located at Level 1. The resort provides complimentary parking.