Sensational Sakura at Swez Brasserie, Eastin Hotel Penang

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In the month of March Eastin Hotel Penang is proud to present yo you the award winning chef, Ricky Hui Eng Keong for their theme of the month 'sensational sakura'. Chef Ricky will be preparing the freshest and most mouth watering Japanese delights at Swez Brasserie only for you.

Chef Ricky Hui Eng Keong, the award winning HAPA Master chef (Asian) - Master of authenticity are currently Executive Japanese Chef at multiple award winning Eyuzu Japanese Cuisine Restaurant, Eastin Petaling Jaya.

Zuke Kajiki/ Marinated White Tuna with Wasabi-Mayo Sauce (腌制白鲔鱼搭芥末-美乃酱) and Ika Ebiko, raw Squid with Prawn Roes.

Zuke Kajiki/ Marinated White Tuna with Wasabi-Mayo Sauce. Fresh tuna was marinated for more then 12 hour for maximum flavour. Then drenched with fresh wasabi mayo sauce to bring out it natural sweetness and a hint of background kick. Simple yet complicated dish.

Ika ebiko was on of my favorite starter. Another simple dish that blow your mind. Fresh and sweet raw Squid coated with tiny little boom of flavors. Raw rocket give it a hint of bitterness to round up the whole dish. Wuh, this is what i called small dish with giant flavor. 

Next to come was Sashimi (刺身生鱼片).

Their were Tako/ Octopus Sashimi, Aka Gai/ Ark Clam Sashimi, Salmon and Salmon Belly Sashimi.

Eyuzu Maki/ Crispy Soft Shell Crab Sushi Maki (香酥软壳蟹寿司卷). Simple yet flavorful dish presented to me.

Kaki Motayaki/ Gratinated Oysters (日式焗蚝). Love it! all the cheeses and freshness of the oysters. Yum with a hints of lemon juice. 

Teppanyaki Gyu Maki/ Teppanyaki Grilled Beef Striploin Roll with Enoki Mushrooms and Green Onions (铁板烤牛柳金针菇与大葱). For beef lover this was one of the dish to die for :)

Chawan Mushi (茶碗蒸), pack with ingredient such as chicken, crab stick, shrimp, ginkgo and spring onion. The texture was the main attraction, wobbly and velvety smooth steam egg.    

Ninniku Yaki Meshi/ Garlic Fried Rice (日式蒜香炒饭). Great Japanese rice with well coated with flavor and not over cooked fried garlic. This was the best garlic fried rice i had so far. Most of the places over fried their garlic and leave bitter charcoal garlic.This was perfect.

Sweet ending with Oshiroko/ Red Bean Stew with Mochi (浓香红豆甜汤). Cooked for 8 hours with Yuzu, Japanese red bean and sugar. The stew was perfect.

Chef of the day Master chef Ricky Hui.

Prices for the buffets are as follow: 

Lunch: Monday - Friday

12:00pm - 2:30pm

Rm 50++ (adult) Rm 25++ (child)

Hi-Tea: Saturday and Sunday

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Rm 68++ (adult) Rm 34++ (child)

Semi Buffet Dinner: Sunday - Tuesday, Thursday

6:30pm - 10:00pm

From Rm50++ per person

March Credit Card Promotions:

Standard Chartered Bank, UOB Bank, OCBC Bank, CIMB Bank, Citibank and MasterCard Worldwide card members, guests can enjoy 15% discount for Semi Buffet Dinner (Monday to Thursday) and Weekend Buffet Dinner (Friday and Saturday) from 6:30pm to 10:00pm.

For inquiries or reservations, kindly contact Eastin Hotel Penang, Swez Brasserie at +04- 612 1128.

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.

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AUSSIE TUCKER AT SWEZ BRASSERIE, EASTIN HOTEL PENANG

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Swez Brasserie, Eastin Hotel Penang start their year by serving Kangaroo nation buffet. Australia cuisine had been around us for some time but just never stand up as AUSTRALIA cuisine, such as DOME. Here you can really try out what Aussie cuisine for the whole month of January at Eastin Hotel Penang.

We start with appetizer , Uluru Calamari Salad. A simple yet amazing cooked calamari , topped grape, fish roll, herb and  served with walnut sauce.

Uluru Calamari Salad on my plate, look lovely right?

Followed by Chiko Roll. One of the best item i had during the meal. It had soft, tender and flavorful lamb filling rather then out local vegetable filling. Must eat with it special made sweet and mild spicy sauce.

Aussie Oyster Soup

It rather weird flavor for me but the oyster super good :)

  

Macadamia Crusted Fish Fillet was another great dish i had during the meal. Sea bass was so fresh and juicy. Love the skin coated with Macadamia. It is sweet and nutty. Go really well with the orange ginger sauce. The only down side of this dish was that the skin was hard but in a good way though. Just that if the skin can easily cut, it will be perfect. 

Aussie Swiss Chicken, a rather normal dish for me but the onion sauce was good.

Sesame Carrot, a normal carrot topped with toasted sesame.

Onion Monegasque, nothing huhah for this dish as well.

Last but not least our dessert :)
Lamington Cake and Pavlova. Not used to the Eastin versoin of Pavlova and the cake was ok.

AUSSIE TUCKER PROMOTION (1-31 JAN2013)
Lunch (12.00 noon – 2.30pm): Monday – Friday
RM48++ (adult), RM24++ (child)
Hi-Tea (12.00 noon – 3.00pm): Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
Normal weekend: RM55++ (adult), RM28++ (child)
Festive Occasion: RM68++ (adult), RM34++ (child)
Semi Buffet Dinner (6.30pm – 10.00pm): Monday – Thursday
RM48++ per pax

1 Solok Bayan Indah, Queensbay
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
+604-612 1111, Fax: +604-612 1128
N5 20.193 E100 18.387

For MAYBANKARD, Standard Chartered Bank and VISA card members, you can enjoy 15% discount for the Aussie Tucker Semi Buffet Dinner (Monday to Thursday) and Weekend Buffet Dinner (Friday to Sunday) from 6.30pm – 10.00pm.

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.

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October German Food Buffet @ Swez Brasserie Eastin Penang Hotel

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It is October promotion, German fest. Hotel was unable to serve real pork but to replace with chicken and beef. It turn out good and healthier. This were the best German food i had for a while especially the Chicken Schnitzel, YUM~!!!

German Sausages (Bratwurst) & German Potato Salad.

German Sausages (Bratwurst) which is a popular German appetizer. It is a sour and appetizing starter to kick start heavy German sausages fest. It is shredded pickle cabbage combined with some sliced celery, capsicum, onions and tossed with some sliced bratwurst.

German Potato Salad, diced potato, spring onion, turkey ham, pepper and salt. 

An open puff with Beef Stroganoff. Sauteed mushroom go really well with the beef. Tender soft beef topped with sour cream, bell pepper, salt and pepper, it is heavenly. 

It is a definitely must eat dish, Chicken Schnitzel. Deep fried breadcrumb chicken to perfection. Can't describe by words how great this dish was. It is crispy at the outside, flavorful and tender in the inside.

All kind of sausages being served that i can't even name them.

Typical dish served at German restaurant, Rotkohl. A sweet & sour red cabbage which go well with all the heavy dish served :)

YUM~!!!

Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cake) and pretzels for our sweet ending. The pretzels abit hard to my liking.

The re-launching of The Lounge. Let me show you the new look of the lounge.

The pastries and cakes that you might get for the day may include:

Chicken Curry Puff (RM8++/pc)

Egg Tart (RM8++/pc)

Apple Pie (RM8++/pc)

Shepherd Pie (RM8++/pc)

Fruit tart (RM8++/pc)

Baked Cheese Cake (RM12++/pc)

Mango Mousse Cake (RM12++/pc)

Opera Cake (RM10++/pc)

Ivory Cake (RM12++/pc, RM60++ for 500g or RM90++ for 1kg) 

*Currently, there is a promotion for all confectioneries at 50% off from 5.00pm until 10.00pm daily.

Best cake, Ivory cake.

Healthy boost beverages

Breakfast Fruit Blend (Grapefruit + Orange: RM23++)

Detoxify the Body (Apple + Carrot + Spinach: RM23++)

Banana Apple Oatmeal (Banana + Apple + Fresh Yogurt + Oats: RM25++)

Greenday (Apple + Celery: RM25++)

Heartburn Reliever (Carrot + Spinach: RM23++)

Almond Milky (Almond + Low Fat Milk: RM25++)

The Hangover Juice (Apple + Broccoli + Cauliflower: RM25++) 

Key Limi Kiwi (Honey + Kiwi + Lime + Pear: RM25++) <= BEST DRINK MUST TRY

GERMAN GALORE PROMOTION (1-31 OCTOBER 2012)
Lunch (12.00 noon – 2.30pm): Monday – Friday
RM48++ (adult), RM24++ (child)
Hi-Tea (12.00 noon – 3.00pm): Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
Normal weekend: RM55++ (adult), RM28++ (child)
Festive Occasion: RM68++ (adult), RM34++ (child)
Semi Buffet Dinner (6.30pm – 10.00pm): Monday – Thursday
RM48++ per pax

1 Solok Bayan Indah, Queensbay
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
+604-612 1111, Fax: +604-612 1128
N5 20.193 E100 18.387

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.

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The Opening of TAO at Penang Times Square

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TAO (道) Penang best Japanese Cuisine All You Can Eat All You Can Eat Ala-Carte Buffet which is well known by all Penang Lang. The price per pax is quite reasonable consider the ambient and the quality of foods from RM46++ to RM62++. 

Price list & operation hour


Weekday (Mon – Thur)
Lunch: 12pm – 4pm, RM46++ CHEAPEST
Dinner: 5:30pm – 10:30pm. RM62++

Weekend (Fri – Sun & Public Holidays)
Lunch: 12pm – 4pm, RM46++ (Friday only), RM62++ (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays)
Dinner Session 1: 5:30pm – 8:00pm, RM62++
Dinner Session 2: 8:30pm – 11:00pm, RM62++

Early bird (5:30pm – 6:30pm) entitled for 10% discount. Only applicable from Mon – Fri.

The different between the old other TAO in Penang is that the times square Penang TAO, have Sushi station, teppanyaki (鉄板焼) station, dessert station and oden station. 

Here we got the TAO person in charge, Alex and Chef at the  teppanyaki (鉄板焼) station.

The ambient as always so GRAND, no disappointment :)

VIP rooms were available.

Below were the ambient of the Penang Times Square TAO.

Walking into the light? :)

Kids below 140cm get to eat for FREE. KID only :)

Food at the station

You dare to eat me? Bite u !!!

Foods we ordered, after that i gain 2KG.

Everyone favorite rite? How many can you takes this spicy thousand island scallop?

Yeah chocolate fountain.

Why still wait, go TAO to settle your Japanese craving now. Still love the idea of ala-carte buffet. Foods served were freshly made, not like other buffet that foods were fried or cooked before hand.

TAO Penang Times Square

Address: 77-G-27 to 32 & 77-G-53 to 58,
Penang Times Square,Jalan Dato Keramat,
10150 George Town, Penang.

Tel: 04-2109020

Weekday (Mon – Thur)
Lunch: 12pm – 4pm, RM46++ CHEAPEST
Dinner: 5:30pm – 10:30pm. RM62++

Weekend (Fri – Sun & Public Holidays)
Lunch: 12pm – 4pm, RM46++ (Friday only), RM62++ (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays)
Dinner Session 1: 5:30pm – 8:00pm, RM62++
Dinner Session 2: 8:30pm – 11:00pm, RM62++

Early bird (5:30pm – 6:30pm) entitled for 10% discount. Only applicable from Mon – Fri.

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.

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