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Do hop over to celebrate your Christmas 2018 at the Straits Café & Lounge @ Ixora Hotel, Bandar Perai Jaya, Penang, with sumptuous gourmet dining, lucky draw, meet and greet with Santa Clause and Ixora’s mascot Hitam San as well as the smooth sounds from Nova Band duo performance are all part of the splendid celebrations. Table reservations are highly recommended. Call +604-382 8888 or email info@ixorahotel.com for further enquires.

Do check out the wonderful promotion this year as there are also the early birds deals of “Come 4 Pay 3” with advance payment before 20 December 2018.

The festivities begin with Christmas Eve Flaming Buffet Dinner follow by Christmas Day Buffet Lunch with a wide range of buffet menu specially designed by our culinary experts. For a gastronomic feast, The Straits Café features a marvelous buffet spread including chicken lasagna, seafood thermidor, specially prepared seafood chowder soup, barbecued baby lamb, marinated chicken chop and marinated beef, mouthwatering slow roasted turkey with cranberry sauce and plenty more along with a wonderful chocolate fountain and selection of Christmas’s traditional and contemporary desserts. Last but not least, taste your way through our list of house-pouring wines from Australia, handpicked for your indulgence at only RM25+ per glass or RM100+ per bottle.

Christmas Eve Flaming Buffet Dinner
24th December 2018, 7.00pm until 10.30pm
Selling Price at RM108+ (Adult) and RM58+ (Child)
Promotion: Come 4 Pay 3 (Adult only, full payment before 20th Dec 2018)
Book & pay online link (Christmas Eve): https://shop.ixorahotel.com/product/christmas-eve-flaming-buffet-dinner-for-4-adults/

The festivities continue with a lavish Christmas Day Buffet Lunch, opens with a fine selection of buffet spread of cold cut platter along with delicate main course, a pasta action stall alongside the chef’s special slow roasted turkey is one of the many culinary highlights. Be spoilt for choice of dessert buffet which offer specialties such as Christmas pudding, strawberry and praline log cake, apple crumble with vanilla sauce, chocolate tart, assorted Christmas cookies and stollen short bread.

Christmas Day Buffet Lunch
25th December 2018, 12.00noon until 2.30pm
Selling Price at RM68+ (Adult) and RM48+ (Child)
Promotion: Come 4 Pay 3 (Adult only, full payment before 20th Dec 2018)
Book & pay online link (Christmas Day): https://shop.ixorahotel.com/product/christmas-day-buffet-lunch-for-4-adults/

From Christmas log cake to savory roasts, guest may select from a range of festival treats and handcrafted pastry available for takeaway from The Straits Café. Perfect for gatherings at home with friends and family or as gifts for loved ones.

X’Mas Roasted Turkey To Go
Price at RM480+ per bird with condiments
Pre-order 3 days in advance from 15th to 25th December 2018
Note: As for their “Turkey To Go” with various condiments, you could order the bird from 15th until 25th December 2017 at RM460nett per bird. 3 days advanced booking is required with a RM200 deposit and the item is only available for takeaways.

X’mas Bakery
Satisfy your yum this holiday season with our delicious Christmas Pudding, Christmas Log Cake or Christmas Fruits Cake for RM50+ each / 500gm. Pre-order 3 days in advance from 1st to 31st December 2018
Note: For the whole month of December 2017, you could also order some of the festive desserts as below. 3 days advanced booking is required with a 50% deposit of the item.

– Christmas Yule Log – RM50nett/cake (500g)
– Christmas Pudding 0.5kg – RM50nett each
– Christmas Yule Cake 0.5kg – RM50nett each
– Fruit Cake 0.5kg – RM50nett each

Other than the various spreads of delicious savory and sweet items, you would also get to try out the Cocktail & Mocktail of the month (December 2018) which would consist of “Christmas Rudolph” (Cocktail – RM22nett) and “Santa Punch” (Mocktail – RM18nett).

Here are some of the dishes available during this festive season:

Do also check out their current European Cuisine Buffet Lunch for December 2017 from Monday until Friday, 12.00pm-2.30pm at Straits Café & Lounge with 4 different menus on rotation weekly. Some of the highlights would include Cream of Garlic with Oysters, Prawn Gumbo Soup, Slow Braised Chicken Stew with Vegetables, Braised Lamb with Tomatoes and Capsicums, Fillet of Fish and Potato Baked, Braised Vegetables with Tomato Sauce-Ratatouille, Burnt Cream, Chocolate Choux Puff and more.

Getting to The Straits Café @ Ixora Hotel won’t be hard as it’s just located next to the Megamall Shopping Complex at Bandar Perai Jaya. If you are coming from the island via the 1st Penang Bridge, just look out for the second exit on your left upon reaching the mainland. Drive all the way via Jalan Baru until you reach the 1st traffic lights. Turn left into Jalan Perai Jaya 1 and you can see Ixora Hotel at the junction of Jalan Baru/Jalan Perai Jaya 1. Drive straight for about 10m and you can see the basement car park on your left. Park your car and go up Level 1 and you can see the café & lounge there.

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Name: STRAITS CAFÉ & LOUNGE @ IXORA HOTEL
Address: Jalan Baru, Bandar Perai Jaya, 13600 Perai, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: 604-382 8888
Business Hours: 6.00am-10.00am (breakfast), 12.00pm-2.30pm (Lunch), 6.00pm-10.00pm (Dinner)
GPS: 5.378357, 100.398322

RATING:
Ambience: 8/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 classy)
Food Choices: 8/10 (1-4 limited, 5-7 average, 8-10 many choices)
Taste: 7.5/10 (1-4 tasteless, 5-7 average, 8-10 excellent)
Pricing: 8/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 expensive)
Service: 8/10 (1-4 bad, 5-7 average, 8-10 excellent)

 

ROCKIN’ FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS 2018 @ HARD ROCK HOTEL PENANG

Posted by crizlai On November - 26 - 2018

This year Hard Rock Hotel Penang has all the Christmas and New Year celebrations in store for all merry-goers during these festive holidays, which would include a lit-up Christmas tree, a line-up of holiday dining feasts, grooving rock ‘n’ roll parties and fun entertainment for all ages. Thanks to the expertise of the kitchen team, patrons would get to get their best dining experiences at 3 different venues, namely Hard Rock Café, Starz Diner and Pizzeria.

Here are all the highlights at a glance:

HARD ROCK CAFE:

Christmas Eve 4-course Dinner at Hard Rock Café Penang
24 December 2018 | 6:30pm – 10:30 pm
RM189nett per adult

For those who prefer a sit-down meal, Hard Rock Café Penang offers a four-course lavish dinner on Christmas Eve that includes a starter, soup, a choice of main course and dessert. Diners are welcome to join the Christmas Eve Rock N’ Roll party for a rockin’ good time at no cost.

Christmas Eve Rock N’ Roll Party at Hard Rock Café Penang
24 December 2018 | 10:00 pm onward
RM55nett per person for hotel guests and in-house diners
RM85nett per person for walk-in guests

It’s a one-of-a-kind party at Hard Rock Café Penang on Christmas Eve. Enjoy a night of rock ‘n’ roll with the resident band, Electra Het, performing semi-acoustic Christmas songs and resident DJ Steff spinning the all-time favourite Christmas playlist. All attendees will receive two complimentary drinks and a party pack.

New Year’s Eve 4-course Dinner at Hard Rock Café Penang
31 December 2018 | 6:30pm – 10:30 pm
RM199nett per adult

For those who fancy celebrating with a four-course meal, Hard Rock Café Penang offers the perfect dining choice including a starter, soup, a choice of main course and dessert. Diners are in for a special treat to join the New Year’s Eve countdown party at no cost.

New Year’s Eve Party at Hard Rock Café Penang
31 December 2018 | 10:00 pm onward
RM100nett per person for walk-in guests
RM65nett per person for hotel guests and in-house diners

Celebrate New Year’s Eve countdown surrounded by iconic rock memorabilia and classic rock videos at Hard Rock Café Penang. Resident DJ Steff and resident band Electra Het will rock the night away with rock classics. There will also be a special YMCA vibe dance performance by the Beach Club team. Hard Rock Café Penang will give away two complimentary drinks and a party pack to all attendees.

STARZ DINER:

Christmas Eve Rock N’ Roll Buffet Dinner at Starz Diner
24 December 2018 | 6:30pm – 10:30 pm
RM199nett per adult | RM99nett per child (6-12 years old)

‘Tis the season to enjoy a rockin’ good buffet! The hotel’s all-day dining restaurant will be whipping up a sumptuous spread of holiday must-haves for families and friends such as Whole Roasted Turkey with Spiced Chestnut Bread Stuffing served with Giblet Gravy and Cranberry Glaze, Chocolate Yule Logs and many more.

New Year’s Eve International Buffet Dinner at Starz Diner
31 December 2018 | 6:30pm – 10:30 pm
RM199nett per adult | RM99nett per child (6-12 years old)

It’s time to pop the bubbly, raise a glass and toast over a night of scrumptious food and good company at the Starz Diner. Some highlights on the International buffet line are Braised Seafood Jambalaya, Linguine Pasta with “Tobiko” and Seafood, Pavlova with Stone Fruit and Passion Fruit Cream and many more.

Let’s have a look at some of the dishes available during this Christmas and New Year at Starz Diner this year.

PIZZERIA:

Christmas Day Buffet Lunch at Pizzeria
25 December 2018 | 12:30pm – 3:30 pm
RM110nett per adult | RM55nett per child (6-12 years old)

While lil’ rockers are having a great time, parents can chill by the poolside and savour the widespread of festive goodness at Pizzeria. Some of the buffet highlights available on Christmas afternoon include Roasted Boneless Lamb Leg served with Cucumber Raita, Mint Sauce and Garlic Aioli Lamb Jus, Cranberry and Blueberry Clafoutis, Gingerbread Trifle and other festive goodies.

New Year’s Eve Seafood Buffet Dinner at Pizzeria
31 December 2018 | 6:30pm – 10:30 pm
RM199nett per adult | RM99nett per child (6-12 years old)

This holiday season, Pizzeria is bringing cheer to seafood lovers. The Italian inspired al-fresco restaurant is serving a lip-smacking delicious array of seafood on Christmas Day, such as Pan-Fried Salmon with Horseradish Cream and Cherry Tomato Salsa, Stew Chilean Black Mussels in Spicy Tomato Sauce, Oven Baked Barramundi Fillet Cartroccio, Matcha Tiramisu and more.

OTHERS:

Play All Day (Poolside/ Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club)
25 December 2018 | All day

It’s all about big smiles and fun for the young in-house guests on Christmas Day at the poolside and the Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club. The hotel has arranged a full day of fun-filled activities to keep lil’ rockers upbeat and excited with entertainment, games and arts and crafts, such as vibe dance with Santa Claus, colouring contest, water volleyball and a baking contest.

ROCK N’ ROLL COUNTDOWN: Hard Rock Hotel Penang has always been the ultimate place to celebrate during the holiday season. This year, the hotel offers two venues, so everyone can usher in the New Year like a rock star.

New Year’s Eve Party (Poolside)
31 December 2018 | 7:00 pm – 01:00 am
RM99nett per person for walk-in guests
RM65nett per person for Stage Pass members, in-house diners and kids (aged 6-12 years old)

Hard Rock Hotel Penang is throwing the biggest poolside party of the year with a line-up of entertainment for all ages. One of the highlights of the party is a series of exhilarating concerts like the Vibe Dance by the Beach Club team, a special performance by Mira &Friends, fire show by Nita Saad and a firework display when the clock strikes twelve. Resident DJ Nash and guest DJ Lady Anna, who will be making a guest appearance will be spinning the greatest rock ‘n’ roll hits of all time throughout the night. All attendees will receive two complimentary drinks and a party pack upon arrival, while an exclusive treat awaits the hotel’s in-house guests – four complimentary tickets per room to join the fun on this special occasion.

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Name: HARD ROCK HOTEL PENANG
Address: Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: 604-881 1711
GPS: 5.467568, 100.241382

RESERVATIONS:

Starz Diner/Pizzeria: Call +604-886 6057 or email fb.penang@hardrockhotels.net.
Hard Rock Café Penang: Call +604-886 8050 or email hrc.admin@hardrockhotels.net.
More information: Hard Rock Hotel Penang’s F&B Promotions

Hard Rock Hotel Penang: Located at the famous Batu Ferringhi Beach in Penang, Hard Rock Hotel Penang is a trendy hotel that sets itself apart from the conventional beach resort; blending rich music culture, contemporary design, and family-friendly facilities. The hotel boasts 250-rooms and suites, most of which feature beach frontage. The modern structure is completed with tastefully furnished bedrooms and modern in-room amenities. All rooms are equipped with DVD/CD players, 50-inch LED screen TVs, BOSE Sound Systems, free Internet Access, free HD Blockbuster Movies on Demand and interactive IPTV system. Hard Rock Hotel Penang features the largest free-form pool in Penang. With a large play area, the pool is a hit with children. We provide facilities for everyone and a plethora of fun activities and entertainment all day.

 

Hard Rock International: With venues in 74 countries, including 185 cafes, 27 hotels and 12 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s most valuable collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectable fashion and music-related merchandise and Hard Rock Live performance venues. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide. Destinations include the company’s two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Tampa and Hollywood, FL., both owned and operated by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida, as well as other exciting locations including Atlantic City, Bali, Cancun, Daytona Beach, Ibiza, Orlando, Shenzhen and San Diego. Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include, Maldives, Manila, Malaga, Georgetown, Fortaleza, Rosario and Chengdu. New Hard Rock Hotel, Casino or Hotel & Casino projects include Berlin, Budapest, Desaru Coast, Dublin, London, Los Cabos, Madrid, Maldives, New York City, Ottawa, Sacramento, Dalian and Haikou in China. In 2018, Hard Rock International was recognized as a Forbes Magazine Top Employer for Women and Land Operator of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards. For more information on Hard Rock International visit www.hardrock.com.

 

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