Okay so since I’m all in the Christmas mood(haha I reckon part of it is contributed by all the malls playing Christmas songs throughout the day and massive Christmas sales slashing each other at the throats already) , here’s some Christmas delights that will take your tastebuds all around the world.
With some gingerbread cakes!
Being the fabulous people that they are as always, Prince Hotel & Residence KL, extended a few of us invitations for a food tasting session of their Christmas Buffet Dinner Media Dine Around at all the restaurants in their premises.
My external flash died on me for some reason a few weeks ago during another food review, so this is the best I could get in dim and incandescent lighting. But believe me, all photos never do justice in comparison with the real deal in Prince Hotel π
Picture fresh oysters wrapped with dried seaweed, grated white radish and spring onions with citrus soy dressing. Ya got it right there.
We were taken to Enju, that incredible Japanese Restaurant I can vouch for. Other cocktails may flow and go every other day but this is one cocktail to remember. It’s aptly called the Kaki Oyster Cocktail.
Thanks for the piccie Tocky π
I suppose the Christmas spirit of giving has already got into their F&B team, as they also served us freshly made Hokkaido Spider Crabs flown in just the night before all the way from Japan!
So dramatic I just had to Black&White it π
That was Chef Thomas, the Japanese chef which I previously blogged about my sushi making experience [HERE] . So once it’s all cut and dolled up (for the lack of a better technical F&B term) here it is, finely prepared to our liking.
One plate was not enough. And THAT was an understatement. If there was anything I’d recommend, this is the 1st thing I will suggest at Enju, Prince Hotel & Residence
Randomly, we also caught him battling it out with a gigantic fish. I tell you ah, even if I were to attempt fishing for each and every hour of my life, everyday for a year I won’t be hooking up with a beauty like this (pun unintended!)
Look at the size of that!
After our gastronomic escape to Japan, we settled down on the Straits of China for some Chinese cuisine.
Prince Hotel & Residence’s Award Winning Tai Zi Heen makes one look no further. We were served with Braised Pearl Shark’s Fin with Crab Meat and Crab Roe in Broth
And a wide variety of dishes follows through into a splendid wonder of scrumptious Chinese delicacies. Just as always!
After some appetizers, the Sauteed & Diced Beef Tenderloin with leeks, crispy sliced garlic and honey peas in a Vietnamese Rice Paper Basket also caught my eye π
Soon after, we headed down to Eccucino, the central coffee house and restaurant of Prince Hotel & Residencies. I was stoked upon seeing all their Christmas decors and the wholesome Christmas menu! Totally reminds me of the real Christmas spirit!
I see snow! π
The first thing which got me heading towards was of course, the carving station. Loved almost everything there! On the sides were Bread Stuffing and Cornbread Stuffing with thyme, dried fruits, sausages, bell peppers, beef bacon, apple and more. That really tasted swell!
Roasted Turkey with Giblet Gravy was the main attraction of that station but they also had various sauces for us to choose from – I chose one of each, just to have the best of both worlds! Or this this case, best of 5 worlds π
My pick would definitely be the either the Chipotle Cranberry sauce or the Cranberry-Orange Compote (it’s the two on the left)
Other fabulous dishes on the buffet table was the Chick Pea Salad with Smoked Chicken Breast and Grilled Zucchini. A healthy yet delicious alternative though! Those chicken strips are just right and tender to my tastebuds π
You can haz moar! π
Miss those signature Italian meatballs with that heavenly yum of a gravy? Gulp it all down this Christmas – and you don’t have to head all the way down to Ikea to get your hands on those!
At the Action Station. Meatballs are the yums. DND
In this Christmas Menu, the New England Clam Chowder was made in abundance too. Bet mom will love that heaps! But one of my fave soups of all time would definitely the Pumpkin Soup.
At each and every food review or even casual foodie outings, the Pumpkin Soup would be my choice of starter soups.
Some lovely French Pastries to to add to that perhaps? π
Comes in all shapes and sizes!
It was dessert time after that gastronomic haul of more food such as Barbequed Duck Breast, Creamy Potato Salad, Steamed Salmon, Minced Lamb Salad, Roasted Sirloin, Sauteed Prawns, Stewed Lamb Shank and too many that I won’t be able to list them all down before the cows come home.
So let’s take a look at those desserts instead!
The Yule Log with little santas atop! Whee ain’t they cute?
The very popular Dresdner Stollen! Aww look at lonely Santa
Fairytales of the Gingerbread Man and the Gingerbread House takes me a loooong way back when I was just a child of 5 spending Christmas with my folks back home. Check out their Gingerbread house with lotsa snow and ornaments!
Oh and you’ll see me dolling up a gingerbread man in the next post π
The legendary chocolate fondue! Dip them with Marshmellows and you’ll never go wrong
Like I did! π We loved it to bits.
At the other end of the table, there was an ice sculpture of a Christmas Tree. Edward Scizzorhands much?
And around it was the finest cold-cut bites you could ever ask for
These huge bombshells were amongst them:
And I shall leave the rest to your imagination OR get your Christmas arse down to Eccucino and experience this gourmet buffet for yourselves!
With this, I’m glad that you won’t go devoid of ideas of where to eat your Christmas Dinner! Amayzeeeng with a capital A. So, head down to Prince H0tel & Residence with an empty stomach and you’ll be sure you’ll leave bursting your buttons! π Such an amazing job well done by their team of chefs lead by Chef Donald Pezar!
For your sake and the joy of Christmas, here are the telephone numbers that you might need. Call for reservations at
Damn the pictures look soooo goooood, I envy your superb photo-taking skills!
So nais la ur christmas feel.. makes me wanna wish you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR to EVERYBODY HERE π
~ β₯ J E SS I C A . T 22/12/2009 at 11:47 am Reply
HEEE! My, ur fast! I just posted it like a few mins ago π No lah, these photos not superb T___T my flash still busted under repair. Sigh. MERRRY MERRY XMAS TO YOUUUUU TOOOOOOOOO DEARRR! wheeeeeeeeeeeee
I agree with Β§pinzer, the photos are great. Especially the first: You look really beautiful in that dress. Red truly is your color. And I'm so hungry now, it's 10am and haven't had breakfast π
yo, tis d season 2 b in red n merry but need 2 b in top shape too, i can pass al d gudies which u skilfully shot, too bad u didnt focus on d drinks in d pub n lounge, sure see d wil drool…cheers n meri xmas 2 MKL, Josh n al die hard benjicajessians
Jessica, how do you get invited to all these food reviews? *envy*
The way you write is so much interesting too. *more envy*
hehe..Merry Christmas to you!
~ β₯ J E SS I C A . T 25/12/2009 at 1:01 am Reply
Simon nopey! Only the Eccunino. The Enju and Tai Zhi Heen are just Christmas Menus! π
malaryx hohoho π yahhh rock oysters were fab! and haha yeah just noticed Santa is thin lololol .
Josh hehe then come!!! COMEE!!! π
Peterpan hahaha i kenot. i love food too much π and WOAHHH u wish my other readers too! yayyy merry xmas to all! π
Mich awww thanks babe :)and yeahh u shud totally go there n checkit out. Oh, through contacts. Some PR companies, event organizers and hoteliers send out invites to a few bloggers as media to review their food. Glad u like it! π
jess is 4ever tempting us wif great gourmet,intro new glutton outlets just by teasing us wiz her funtastic food shots … whack it all i care this season! ya ..let da buttons burst! hohoho
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Damn the pictures look soooo goooood, I envy your superb photo-taking skills!
So nais la ur christmas feel.. makes me wanna wish you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR to EVERYBODY HERE π
HEEE!
My, ur fast! I just posted it like a few mins ago π No lah, these photos not superb T___T my flash still busted under repair. Sigh. MERRRY MERRY XMAS TO YOUUUUU TOOOOOOOOO DEARRR! wheeeeeeeeeeeee
Merry Christmas to you dear!! π
I agree with Β§pinzer, the photos are great. Especially the first: You look really beautiful in that dress. Red truly is your color. And I'm so hungry now, it's 10am and haven't had breakfast π
u damn happening lahh!
Every other day there's an update on a new event or happenings and stuff! =)
iamthewitch
mewwwyy xmas to you toooooooo babe!
MKL
awwwwwwww π and hehe yahhh love red to the max. btw im going off for dinner now! hope u've taken urs. dont go hungry! muahhaahaha
Mizzsharon
haha no lah babe. I aint. just "busy". not "happening" HAHAAHA π But glad u like it! π
You mean 3 restaurants also offering buffet dinner?
π rock oyster .. cant help droolin!! Tis the season to eat n be merry .. hohoho! But why is father xmas trademark tummy gone?
U look great in that silky red dress!
Yer… Make me so wanna go back like tomorrow to have a Christmas Eve dinner with you over there.
'But believe me, all photos never do justice in comparison with the real deal in Prince Hotel π
Lagi la I tempted to try there since u say so. ^_^
yo, tis d season 2 b in red n merry but need 2 b in top shape too, i can pass al d gudies which u skilfully shot, too bad u didnt focus on d drinks in d pub n lounge, sure see d wil drool…cheers n meri xmas 2 MKL, Josh n al die hard benjicajessians
Wow, nice photos! Love it. And nice food too =)
Jessica, how do you get invited to all these food reviews? *envy*
The way you write is so much interesting too. *more envy*
hehe..Merry Christmas to you!
Simon
nopey! Only the Eccunino. The Enju and Tai Zhi Heen are just Christmas Menus! π
malaryx
hohoho π yahhh rock oysters were fab! and haha yeah just noticed Santa is thin lololol .
Josh
hehe then come!!! COMEE!!! π
Peterpan
hahaha i kenot. i love food too much π and WOAHHH u wish my other readers too! yayyy merry xmas to all! π
Mich
awww thanks babe :)and yeahh u shud totally go there n checkit out. Oh, through contacts. Some PR companies, event organizers and hoteliers send out invites to a few bloggers as media to review their food. Glad u like it! π
wow you look great in red! awesome photos!
I so wanna go whack all the foods there before head back to India. But, only if time allows me to do so =(
Anyway, merry christmas and happy new year MILO !
jess is 4ever tempting us wif great gourmet,intro new glutton outlets just by teasing us wiz her funtastic food shots … whack it all i care this season! ya ..let da buttons burst! hohoho