Thursday, July 19, 2012 0 comments By: Chan

Eastin Hotel Penang Ramadan Buffet


Eastin Hotel Penang is spicing the coming festival, Ramadan. This time they are using Malay Kampong style for the buffet. Without further ado, let me show you all the delicious dishes. 


One of the best dishes that i had for the buffet was this Gearbox Soup. It is a popular soup among Malay. It is very tasty and flavorful. It is also believe that it is great for guys that is why it is called gearbox soup. Gearbox refer to guys "panel" :)


I ask for second bowl, action explain how delicious the soup was :)


Nasi tomato, it is one of the dish that go well with all side dish that i am going to introduce.


Ulam-ulaman with two different dips. Raw vegetable which believe to have alot great medication value come with two unique dips. They were sambal mempelam (Mango sambal) and sambal cincaluk. I am not a fan for the cincaluk as it is too salty to my liking. Where the mango sambal is something new to me.

Pucuk paku masak lemak, thick coconut gravy cook with fern shots. 


Kerabu nangka muda, another appetizer you can get in the buffet.


Not to forget the tradisional Lemang and serunding ayam. Lemang was steamed to soft and not like the tradisional way of preparing it by burning it in the bamboo. Although the way of preparing is different but it still a great dish to try out. Serunding ayam is like spicy chicken floss. 



Ikan keli cooked with chili merah. I not really into this dish because i prefer the deep fried with sambal on top of it.  


All great food must end with sweet ending. So this time we had green bean durian sweet soup and some of the tradisional malay kuih muih. The green bean durian sweet soup is really some unique flavor that created by the chef. The durian doesn't overpower the dessert. Just a mild background flavor which give the green bean sweet soup more kick. It is a must try dessert. 

Swez Brasserie Eastin Hotel Penang 

1 Solok Bayan Indah, Queensbay
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

GPS: 5.33698,100.30679



Tel: +604-612 1111, Fax: +604-612 1128
Email : info.pg@eastin.com


Swez Brasserie offers a special discount of 15% for all Citibank, UOB, CIMB, Maybankard and Visa card members for the Ramadan buffet dinner which is available daily from 6.30pm till 10pm. The buffet promotion runs from 21 July until 18 August 2012 and is priced at RM85++ per adult and RM43++ per child.


For inquiries or reservations, please call Eastin Hotel Penang, Swez Brasserie
at +04 612 1128/138.
Other Eastin related posts:
Swez Brasserie Eastin Hotel Penang Buffet lunch Oriental Odyssey, CLICK HERE
Invitation to seafood supreme food review at Swez Brasserie Eastin Hotel Penang, CLICK HERE
Invitation to the celebration of annual dinner for 24th Chef Association Malaysia (Penang Chapter) @ Eastin Hotel, CLICK HERE
Valentine set dinner at Swez Brasserie Eastin Hotel Penang, CLICK HERE



Disclaimer: This is a personal food blog. The opinions expressed here are my own, based on my personal taste buds; others may have different opinions. Also, as we all know, qualities & standards of individual restaurants/food may change over time, so do note the time stamp on this review.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012 1 comments By: Chan

Peranakan/ Nyonya Cuisine @ Eastin Hotel Penang





I notice recently Penang Government had done alot to promote Penang to the world. Thanks to The Man behind all this great work, Mr Lim Guan Eng. So this month (July) promotion, Peranakan Cuisine at Swez Brasserie. Featuring an array of authentic delicacies from the Peranakan that have been handed down for generations just like how grandma used to cook.


Itik Tim/ Salted Vegetables Duck Soup (咸菜鸭汤). It is typical nyonya soup that everyone know. It is sour, and spicy which start your appetite for the rest of the meal. It is on the salty side to my liking but the chef promise will improve on that. 


Nyonya Pie Tee Cup (娘惹金杯薄饼). Minced chicken with deep fried shallot and spring onion in a crispy cup. This dish must serve hot as the cup will be sloggi while cold. In order to increase the flavor of the dish a special made chilies sauce were made for it.


Nyonya Kerabu Ayam (娘惹凉拌鸡肉). It is a traditional chicken salad. It is on the sweet side but i quite like it.


Jiu Hoo Char/ Stir Fried Jicama with Dried Cuttlefish Strips (鱿鱼炒甜萝卜丝). It is a must ordered dish whenever you visit a nyonya restaurant. Its look simple but it consume a lot times to make it. Stir fried thinly sliced carrot,  Jicama and dried cuttlefish strips. Served with special made sambal balacan it will be perfect for a big bowl of rice. The sambal need some improvement doh :)


Nyonya Yellow Curry Chicken (娘惹风鸡肉黄咖哩). Not my bowl of curry cause it is on the heavy side. 


Tiger Prawns for the dish- Assam Prawns (阿参虾). It was dried to my liking. The sourness of the assam sauce really bring out the flavor of the prawn. Yum!


Follow by all those delicious nyonya kuih.

Swez Brasserie Eastin Hotel Penang 

1 Solok Bayan Indah, Queensbay
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

GPS: 5.33698,100.30679



Tel: +604-612 1111, Fax: +604-612 1128
Email : info.pg@eastin.com




Peranakan/ Nyonya Cuisine is available during lunch, hi-tea and dinner at Swez Brasserie from 1 – 31 July 2012:



Lunch: Monday – Friday
1200 – 1430
RM 48++ (adult), RM 24++(child)
Hi-Tea: Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
1200 – 1500
RM 55++ (adult), RM 28++ (child)
Hi-Tea: Festive Occasions (7th July 2012 – Georgetown World Heritage Day)
1200 – 1500
RM 68++ (adult), RM 34++ (child)
Semi Buffet Dinner: Monday – Thursday (2nd – 19th July 2012)
1830 – 2200
from RM 48++ per person
July Credit Card Promotions
MAYBANKARD, VISA, CIMB, and UOB card members, guests can enjoy 15% discount for Peranakan Cuisine Semi Dinner ( Monday – Thursday), Weekend Buffet Dinner (Friday – Sunday) and Ramadhan Buffet Dinner (Daily) from time 1830 – 2200.
besides, MAYBANKARD card members can enjoy the exclusive Buy 4 Free 1 promotion for Peranakan Cuisine Hi-Tea (Saturday & Sunday) and Weekend Buffet Dinner (Friday – Sunday).

For inquiries or reservations, please call Eastin Hotel Penang, Swez Brasserie
at +04 612 1128/138.
Other Eastin related posts:
Swez Brasserie Eastin Hotel Penang Buffet lunch Oriental Odyssey, CLICK HERE
Invitation to seafood supreme food review at Swez Brasserie Eastin Hotel Penang, CLICK HERE
Invitation to the celebration of annual dinner for 24th Chef Association Malaysia (Penang Chapter) @ Eastin Hotel, CLICK HERE
Valentine set dinner at Swez Brasserie Eastin Hotel Penang, CLICK HERE

Disclaimer: This is a personal food blog. The opinions expressed here are my own, based on my personal taste buds; others may have different opinions. Also, as we all know, qualities & standards of individual restaurants/food may change over time, so do note the time stamp on this review.