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Welcome the year of the rat for the coming Chinese New Year 2020 with special festive menus pepped up the skillful chefs of The Light Hotel, Seberang Jaya, Penang, for you to celebrate with loved ones for social gathering, company departmental get-together, and corporate dinner as well as outside catering services. Fret not our Muslim-Chinese guests as they can also savor the food which are Halal certified by JAKIM and our chefs try their best not to compromise on the authenticity of Chinese festive delicacies. There will be many ongoing promotions as shown in the poster below. This year Grand Prosperity Reunion Buffet Dinner held in The Light Grand Ballroom offers great entertainment from 5-piece Chinese Orchestra and 3-piece live band to accompany you all-night-long. You could also opt for their Blooming Abundance CNY 8-Course Set Dinner from now until the end February 2020 ranging from RM1,088+ onward for 10 persons. Advanced reservations are encouraged. For reservations and enquiries, please contact +604-382 1111 or email to info@thelighthotelpg.com

To start off the prosperous Lunar New Year, toss to good fortune and longevity with the Fatt Choy Yee Sang with Salmon and condiments, which would be available at the DIY buffet counter. The Prosperity Poon Choi, which is literally translated to “Chinese casserole in a basin” is one of the “must have” dishes during this auspicious celebration. If you prefer a la carte order of Prosperity Poon Choi or Treasure Pot it’s also available at RM588+ per serving. You would get to savor an array of seafood, vegetables served with option of either Clear Soup or Tom Yam Soup and selection of 5 types of noodles, seafood on ice – fresh catch of succulent juicy prawns, scallop and crab. There are 10 types of salad and appetizer, smoked salmon platter, 7 choices of homemade dim sum, whereas Nyonya station will be serving fresh popiah and pie tee. The main course dishes would include salt & pepper fried squid, signature salted egg cereal prawns, steamed fish fillet with supreme soy sauce, chicken rice, chicken char siew, roasted duck and steamed herbal chicken. Do try out their famous stir-fried black pepper beef too. Unlike others, this year they have 4 types of soup from Chinese traditional black chicken herbal soup, crabmeat soup, seafood chowder and cream of mushroom soup. Some Western delight would also be featured such as seafood lasagna, chicken & potato pie, pasta and roasted leg of lamb with condiments. Their ready-to-serve action counter varies from noodle station, chef’s specialty Char Koay Teow, longevity noodle soup and Hokkien Mee, chicken/duck rice stall, and more.

You would still get to enjoy The Light Hotel’s signature dishes at a lower scale during this festive season. Not to be missed are their shawarma, chicken biryani alongside mutton curry and potato, best accompanied with Indian bread too.

For that sweet finish, guests can head on to the Dessert Corner that serves assorted cakes such as orange mousse cake, mandarin orange cake, marble cheese cake, French pastries, puddings, traditional Chinese butter cake, Shanghai pan cake, tong yuan soup, cookies and the list goes on.

Do also check out the “Stay & Dine Package” which is inclusive of a “2 Days 1 Night Stay” in Deluxe Room with Complimentary Buffet Breakfast, Evening Cocktail and Chinese New Year Reunion Buffet Dinner from RM388+ for 2 pax. Only applicable on 24 January 2020. Terms and conditions apply.

The Light Hotel is located along Lebuh Tenggiri 2 at Seberang Jaya, Penang. Upon entering the main entrance of the hotel, just drive around to find your parking space at the front of the premises. Walk into the lobby of the hotel and you can see Spice Brasserie on your left.

THE LIGHT HOTEL PENANG
Address: Lebuh Tenggiri 2, Bandar Seberang Jaya, 13700 Seberang Jaya, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: +604-382 1111
Business Hours: 7.30am-11.00am (Breakfast), 12.00pm-2.30pm (Set Lunch), 7.00pm – 10.30pm (Set Dinner)
GPS: 5.394646, 100.397951

RATING:
Ambience: 8/10 (1-4 cheap, 5-7 average, 8-10 classy)
Food Choices: 9/10 (1-4 limited, 5-7 average, 8-10 many choices)
Taste: 9/10 (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)

About The Light Hotel: The Light Hotel Penang is wholly owned and managed by The Light Hotel (M) Sdn Bhd. It is located within a fast-developing industrial area of Seberang Jaya, Penang. The 5-star Hotel offers a luxury resort-style experience with a total of 303 rooms of 6 different categories. Its private and fully equipped meeting facilities and boardrooms offer high class stylish business environments which cater to all business needs. Meet your partners or hold your business gatherings in the comfort of our function rooms. Expand the possibilities in fascinating surrounding and ultra-modern interior of The Light Grand Ballroom with 1200 banquet seating or choose from any of the 12 other meeting rooms that caters for a small intimate affair to larger scale events. Opt for a casual all-day dining at Spice Brassiere or an exquisite experience at Flavour@3 that caters for in-door and Al fresco style dining whereas Lumino Lounge serves refined food and beverages as well as fine cigar brands. The beautiful outdoor landscaped swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna room, yoga studio, kid’s playroom, are namely some of the facilities on the 3rd floor, whereas the Spa is located on the Mezzanine floor. The Light Hotel Penang represents the perfect combination of luxurious destination of Delightful Mix of Business and Comfort for a truly unique experience. Visit www.thelighthotelpg.com for more information.

Ramadan, being the 9th month in the Islamic calendar, is the holiest of Islamic months, to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Nabi Muhammad. Muslims throughout Malaysia would attend mosque and start a month of fasting between sunrise and sunset. During the breaking of fast, there are many Ramadan Buffet Dinner Promotions available in Penang. Here are some of the recommended venues to break your fast with your family members and friends.

Name: SPICE BRASSERIE, THE LIGHT HOTEL
Address: Lebuh Tenggiri 2, Bandar Seberang Jaya, 13700 Seberang Jaya, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: +604-382 1111
Business Hours: 7.00pm-10.00pm
GPS: 5.394646, 100.397951
Promotion Period: 18 May 2018 – 14 June 2018
Price: RM110nett (Adults), RM90nett (Child & Senior Citizen)

With the experiences of serving the best with international and local flavors, The Light Hotel has always impressed me with their innovative recipes. They even sent their chefs to various Malaysian states to learn up the trick of the trades of the local culinary scenes. Some of their recommendations would be their signature Kambing Golek Warisan Tok Wan served with delicious Briyani rice, Ayam Bawang, Gulai Udang, Kambing Hitam Manis, Gulai Kepala lkan, Gulai Ketam, Dalca Telur, Sup Gear Box, Ayam Nangka Pucuk Ubi, lkan Patin Gulai Tempoyak, lkan Goreng Achak-Achak, Teluk ltik Lemak Cili Api Belimbing Buluh and more. Don’t miss out their signature Teh Tarik too.

Name: FLAVOUR@3, THE LIGHT HOTEL
Address: Lebuh Tenggiri 2, Bandar Seberang Jaya, 13700 Seberang Jaya, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: +604-382 1111
Business Hours: 7.00pm-10.00pm
GPS: 5.394646, 100.397951
Promotion Period: 21 May 2018 – 13 June 2018
Price: RM90nett (Adults), RM70nett (Child & Senior Citizen)

There’s also the alfresco dining where you would be pampered with a variety of action-packed meat and seafood grills at Flavour@3, Level 3, of the hotel. The options would include sirloin steak, lamb cutlet, fresh prawn, squid, fish wrapped in banana leaf, chicken drumstick, sausages and more.

Name: SPICE BRASSERIE, THE LIGHT HOTEL
Address: Lebuh Tenggiri 2, Bandar Seberang Jaya, 13700 Seberang Jaya, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: +604-382 1111
Business Hours: 7.00pm – 10.00pm
GPS: 5.394646, 100.397951
Promotion Period: 16 May 2018 – 13 June 2018
Price: RM250nett (Juadah Qash’ah Set for 4 pax)

To foster togetherness, goodness and patience with a touch of kampung tradition with a mild twist of Arabian influence during the holy month of Ramadan, The Light Hotel Penang is the only hotel in this region to serve Juadah Qash’ah, a big tray of great signature dish to be shared with a group of 4 persons.

Name: ROSELLE COFFEE HOUSE @ LEXIS SUITES PENANG
Address: 28, Jalan Teluk Kumbar, 11920 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: +604-628 2888
Business Hours: 6.30pm-10.00pm
GPS: 5.287210, 100.232760
Promotion Period: 17 May 2018 – 14 June 2018
Price: RM98nett (Adults), RM70nett (Senior Citizen), RM50nett (Child)

With the years of experiences from the newly appointed Executive Chef, Chef Johnno Fong, you are assured of some unique twists on their food choices. Some of their recommendations would include Kambing Golek served with Nasi Impit, Gulai Udang Galah, Ayam Percik, Siput Sedut Masak Lemak Cili Padi, Daging Kuzi Daun Pudina, Ikan Tenggiri Gulai Kampung, Paru-paru Masak Berlada, Sup Gearbox and many more.

Name: SARKIES @ EASTERN & ORIENTAL HOTEL
Address: 10 Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: +604-222 2000
Business Hours: 7.30pm-10.30pm
GPS: 5.423624, 100.334988
Promotion Period: 17 May 2018 – 14 June 2018
Price: RM166nett (Adults), RM83nett (Child)

Being the oldest boy in the hospitality industry, Sarkies @ E& O Hotel, has a reputation for serving one of the best roasts and grills in Penang. Other than their signature Roasted Duck, Roasted Beef and Lamb, variety of Sushi and Shashimi, some of their Ramadan spread recommendations would consist of BBQ Whole Roast Australian Lamb, Gulai Kawah of the Day, Ikan Bakar, Mongolian BBQ, Daging Rendang Tok, Gulai Ketam Kampung, Ayam Masak Madu, Opor Daging Kambing and more.

Name: SWEZ BRASSERIE @ EASTIN HOTEL PENANG
Address: 1 Solok Bayan Indah, Queens Bay, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: +604-612 1128, +604-612 1138
Business Hours: 7.00pm-10.00pm
GPS: 5.33643, 100.306345
Promotion Period: 16 May 2018 – 13 June 2018
Price: RM120nett (Adults), RM69nett (Senior Citizen), RM60nett (Child)

Swez Brasserie @ Eastin Hotel Penang, has been one of the top hotels on the island to serve many unique dishes during Ramadan. With a former personal chef for royalty at helm, you would surely be pampered even more during this holy month of Ramadan. Some of the recommendations would include Kambing Panggang BBQ, Sup Tulang Rusuk Kambing Berempah, Sup Gearbox Utara, Gulai Kawah Kepala Ikan Salmon, Udang Masak Tempoyak, Daging Kuzi, Sotong Kembang Masak Cili Kering dengan Kekacang, Ketam Masak Cili Ala Temasik, Ekor Lembu Masak Ros, Pajeri Belimbing Buluh, Nasi Minyak Puspawangi and more.

Name: TOP VIEW RESTAURANT & LOUNGE @ THE TOP, PENANG
Address: Level 59 & 60, Komtar, Jalan Penang, 10000 Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: +604-262 5960
Business Hours: 6.30pm-10.00pm
GPS: 5.414741, 100.329771
Promotion Period: 15 May 2018 – 15 June 2018
Price: RM98nett (Adults), RM78nett (Child)

Who could resist dining at the tallest restaurant during this Ramadan while experiencing the best view in Penang? At Top View Restaurant & Lounge, you would be spoiled for choices. Some of the recommendations for this Ramadan would include Roast Whole Lamb ” Kambing Golek ” With Harissa Sauce & Lamb Juz, served with Roasted Vegetables & Potatoes, Tandoori Lamb Chop, Kambing Masak Kurma, Kepah Masak Lemak Chilli Api, Udang Masak Asam, Ikan Masak Masam Manis, Ketam Masak Kari, Ayam Masak Merah and more.

Name: UMI @ THE TOP, PENANG
Address: Level 5, Komtar, Jalan Penang, 10000 Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: +604-262 3800
Business Hours: 6.30pm-10.00pm
GPS: 5.414741, 100.329771
Promotion Period: 15 May 2018 – 15 June 2018
Price: RM48nett (Adults), RM35nett (Child)

Uni @ The Top, is one of the restaurants in Penang serving authentic Malay cuisine. During this Ramadan, there will also be a buffet promotion on top of their usual ala carte order. Some of the recommendations are Ayam Percik, Ayam Masak Kicap Madu, Gulai Kambing Kawah, Assam Pedas Melaka, Udang Petai, Badak Berendam and more.

Name: GROUND FLOOR BALLROOM @ VISTANA HOTEL PENANG
Address: 213 Jalan Bukit Gambir, 11950 Bukit Jambul, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: +604-646 8000
Business Hours: 7.00pm-10.00pm
GPS: 5.336334, 100.291527
Promotion Period: 16 May 2018 – 13 June 2018
Price: RM70nett (Adults), RM30nett (Child)

Vistana Hotel Penang’s Ramadan promotion is one of the more visited venues for breaking fast due to its low pricing as well as its large spreads of dishes. Some of recommended dishes this year would be their Kambing Panggang, Nasi Kerabu, Ayam Goreng Telur Masin, Ayam Panggang Madu, Daging Gulai Pantai Timur, Udang Masak Lemak Batang Keladi, Kambing Masak Kari and more.

Name: 6TH FLOOR CAR PARK @ ICONIC HOTEL PENANG
Address: 71 Jalan Icon City, Bukit Tengah, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: +604-505 9988
Business Hours: 7.00pm-10.00pm
GPS: 5.342106, 100.432846
Promotion Period: 17 May 2018 – 14 June 2018
Price: RM65+ (Adults), RM32.50+ (Child)

With the whole Level 6 car park being converted into a fishing village theme, accompanied by a life size sampan displaying a variety of delicious hot dishes, you are sure to be mesmerized with the whole new experience. Some of their recommendations would be their Kambing Panggang, Ikan Bawal Goreng Berempah, Nasi Hujan Panas, Ayam Percik Kelantan, Ketam Masak Lemak Nenas and more.

Name: STRAITS CAFÉ & LOUNGE @ IXORA HOTEL PENANG
Address: Jalan Baru, Bandar Perai Jaya, 13600 Perai, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: +604-382 8888
Business Hours: 7.00pm-10.00pm
GPS: 5.378357, 100.398322
Promotion Period: 21 May 2018 – 14 June 2018
Price: RM86nett (Adults), RM56nett (Child)

Ixora Hotel Penang has a reputation in providing some of the best food, especially in roasts and grills at a reasonable price. Some of their meat has been marinated for a long period of time to produce the best in taste and texture. Some of recommended dishes this Ramadan would be their signature Kambing Panggang Bergolek, Ayam Kuzi Berempah dengan Kismis, Udang Goreng Nestum Daun Kari, Shawarma Ayam and more.