Christmas & New Year Eve Restaurant Dining in Penang

BY CK Lam

For this Christmas and New Year Eve, I have compiled a list of tantalizing offering of lunch and dinner menus from the many dining places in Penang. There is something for everyone and I hope it will help you plan for this holiday dining. And don’t forget to have your reservations made well in advance…

I would like to wish you all A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year 2013!

23 LOVE LANE
23 Love Lane
10200 Penang

Tel: 04 2621323

Steak Frites at 23 Love Lane is serving choices of Grilled Australian Beef Tenderloin and Grilled Tom Turkey from 24th December till 31st December.

ABBEY ROAD BISTRO RESTAURANT
6GF Lebuh Tenggiri 2
Pusat Bandar Sunway
Seberang Jaya
13700 Butterworth

Tel: 04 3906655

Guests at Abbey Road Bistro Restaurant can delight themselves in the Christmas 5-course menu. There are three different sets and each set comes with a complimentary glass of French wine & a gingerbread man door gift. Prices are from RM169+, RM189+ to RM199+ per person.

AGUA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
3A-G-18 &19 Straits Quay
Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang
Tanjung Tokong
10470 Pulau Pinang

Tel:04 8908668

Agua on 24 December 2012
Julbord ~ Traditional Swedish Christmas Buffet Dinner
adult RM 120 ++ / per person
under 12yrs 70++/ per child

FISK – FISH
gravad lax ~ lightly cured salmon in traditional Swedish marinate
varmrökt lax ~ smoked salmon
lax & skaldjurspaté ~ salmon & seafood pâté
ägghalva med silkroom~ half-boiled egg with caviar mayonnaise
cheddarquiche med pepparrot- och gräslökstopping, garnerad med räkor~ cheddar quiche with shrimp
inlagd sill med dill ~ herring in dill marinate
senap & pepparrotssill ~ herring in mustard horseradish marinate

KALLSKURET – COLD CUTS
julskinka ~ ham
lammfiol ~lamb roast
rosmarin-skinka ~ rosemary ham
lomo ~ Spanish sausage
jamon serano~ Spanish ham
choritzo~ Spanish sausage
leverpastej ~ chicken pâté

SMARVARMT – HOT DISHES
svampomelett ~ mushroom omelette
köttbullar ~ home-made traditional Swedish meat balls
revbensspjäll ~ pork ribs
rödkål ~ red cabbage
janssons frestelse ~ Swedish traditional anchovies with potato gratin
prinskorv~ small chicken sausages

TILLBEHOR – SIDE DISHES
gräddfil ~ sour cream
rödlök ~ red onion
hovmästarsås ~ mustard dill sauce
örtsås ~ herb sauce

SENAP – MUSTARD
Pickles
cornichons
cumberl&sås ~ cumberland sauce
äppelmos ~ apple jam
rödbetssallad~ beetroot salad

DESERTER – DESSERT
äpple paj~ apple pie
klädkaka~ Swedish chocolate
lussebulle~ saffron bun

OSTAR – CHEESE
cheddar
brie

SALLADER & VEGETARISKA RATTER – SALAD & VEGETARIAN DISHES
pesto-potatissallad med soltorkade tomater och rödlök ~ pesto potato salad, dried tomatoes & red onion
broccolipaj med valnötter ~broccoli quiche with walnuts
rostade grönsaker ~ roasted vegetable

2 shots Snaps!
home-made marinated vodka

BAYVIEW HOTEL GEORGETOWN
25A Farquhar Street
10200 Penang

Tel : 263 3161

BERLIN’S BIER HOUZ
Straits Quay 3E-G-3B
Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang
Tanjung Tokong
10470 Penang

BLUE REEF FISH & CHIPS STRAITS QUAY
3A-G-20 Block A, Ground Floor
Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang
Tanjung Tokong
10470 Penang

Tel: 016-405 9182

BORA BORA BY SUNSET BISTRO
Lot 415
Jalan Batu Ferringhi
11100 Penang

CASSIS RESTAURANT
Ground & Mezzanine Floor
368-1-14 Belissa Row
Jalan Burma
10350 Penang
Tel : 04 2293858

Cassis Restaurant is offering a Xmas lunch and dinner menu staring from 29th November 2012 till 25th December 2012. The menu for the three course lunch is priced at RM48nett while the five course dinner cost RM128nett.

CHIN’S STYLISH CHINESE CUISINE
Tanjong City Marina
Church St Pier (Next to QE II)
8A Pengkalan Weld
Georgetown
Penang

Enjoy a 5 course set menu at Chin’s Stylish Chinese Cuisine. For booking ring: 04-2633331 or 016-5551650.

CHINA HOUSE
183B Victoria Street and 153 & 155 Beach Street
Georgetown
Penang

Tel: 04 2637299

China House is offering five menus.

MENU 1 – SIMPLE CHRISTMAS BUFFET – RM88++ per person

Roast Turkey with Gin & Juniper Gravy, Potato Gratin, Cranberry & Ginger Relish served with all the Trimmings
Ginger Bud Pesto Vegetarian Spaghetti
Grilled Black Pepper Chicken with Green Mango Salad

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Lemon & Almond Cake
Vanilla Ice Cream

MENU 2 – CHRISTMAS BUFFET – RM110++ per person

Roast Turkey with Gin & Juniper Gravy, Cranberry & Ginger Relish
Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder Casserole
Grilled Black Pepper Chicken on Green Mango Salad
Ginger Bud Pesto Vegetarian Spaghetti
Creamy Turmeric Potato Gratin
Roasted Pumpkin with Harissa Yogurt
Broccoli, Sugar Snap Peas with Garlic

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Eggnog Cheesecake
Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Christmas Ice Cream

CHOCOLATE PASSION
3A-G-36 Straits Quay
Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang
Tanjung Tokong
10470 Penang

Tel: 04 8906121

CITITEL PENANG
66 Jalan Penang
10000 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 04 370 1188

DAVID BROWN’S RESTAURANT & TEA TERRACE
Strawberry Hill
Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill)
11300 Air Itam
Penang

Tel: 04 828 8337

EASTERN & ORIENTAL HOTEL (E & O HOTEL)
10 Lebuh Farquhar
10200 Penang
Tel : 222 2000

EASTIN HOTEL PENANG
1 Solok Bayan Indah
Queensbay
11900 Bayan Lepas
Penang
Tel: 612 1111 Ext 8128

Eastin Hotel is offering classic dishes with seasonal flavors in the Christmas buffet spread at Swez Brasserie. There is a selection of delectable dishes, from cold-cut platter to turkey chowder, roast turkey, beef Wellington and traditional Yorkshire pudding. The Christmas Eve buffet dinner is priced at RM138++ per adult and RM69++ per child. More info and photos of the buffet can be view here.

EVERGREEN LAUREL HOTEL
53 Persiaran Gurney
10250 Penang

Tel: 04 2269988

FERRINGHI GARDEN RESTAURANT
34 A,B & C Batu Ferringhi
11100 Penang

Tel: 04 8811193

Available for Take Away – whole roasted turkey with selected mushrooms, chestnuts and seasonal vegetables – RM 398++ (5-6kg), comes with complimentary Christmas cookies, Christmas Stollen and Log cake.

More info and photos of the Christmas Eve Dinner at Ferringhi Garden Restaurant can be view here.

G HOTEL
168A Persiaran Gurney
10250 Penang

Tel : 04 2380000

Join the Christmas and New Year celebration at G Hotel with festive buffets at G Cafe and banquet dinner at award winning Pan Asian restaurant Sesame and Soy.

GOLDEN SANDS RESORT
Jalan Batu Feringgi
11100 Penang

Tel: 886 1911

Golden Sands Resort is offering interesting menus for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at the Garden Cafe and Sigi’s Bar & Grill On The Beach.

HARD ROCK HOTEL PENANG
Batu Ferringhi Beach
11100 Penang
Tel: 8868 050 for dining reservation

Starz Diner – Christmas Day
Lunch | RM138++ per adult, RM69++ per child (4-12 years old)
Dinner | RM150++ per adult, RM75++ per child (4-12 years old)
Dinner with free flow chilled juices, wines and draught beer | RM178++ per adult

HOTEL EQUATORIAL PENANG
1 Jalan Bukit Jambul
Bayan Lepas
11900 Penang

Tel: 04 6327188

Dinner buffet on New Year’s Eve deliver barbecue specialties from Asia at RM158++ adult, RM78++ child and RM128++ senior citizen. Book before 15 December to redeem a 15% early bird festive discount. Come dressed as the flamboyant pop diva Lady Gaga for a chance to win an exciting prize.

HYDRO HOTEL PENANG
Miami Beach
Batu Ferringhi
11100 Penang

IL BACARO VENETIAN RESTAURANT
Campbell House
106 Lebuh Campbell
10100 Penang

Tel: 04 2618290

LONE PINE HOTEL
97 Jalan Batu Ferringhi
11100 Penang

Tel: 04 8868686

MACALISTER MANSION
228 Jalan Macalister
10400 Penang

Tel: 04 2283888

This festive gourmet set dinner is available at the Dining Room.

MARICOSA PACIFIC RIM & HAWAIIAN CUISINE
Straits Quay
Tanjong Sri Pinang
Penang

Tel: 04 8990809

MORGANFIELD
G.01 Ground Floor
Gurney Paragon
Penang

PARKROYAL HOTEL
Batu Ferringhi Beach
11100 Penang

Tel: 04 8811133

RAINBOW PARADISE BEACH RESORT
527 Jalan Tanjung Bungah
11200 Penang

Tel: 04 8999999

SHANGRI-LA’S RASA SAYANG RESORT & SPA
Batu Feringgi Beach
11100 Penang

Tel : 04 888 8888

For this joyous Christmas occasion, Shangri-la’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa is offering Christmas Eve buffet dinner at the Spice Market Cafe. It is priced at RM198++ per adult and RM99++ per child. The Christmas day brunch at RM148++ per adult and RM74++ per child is inclusive of free flow of house pouring wines, beer and soft drinks.

On Christmas Eve, Feringgi Grill will host the yuletide gourmet set dinner at RM318++ per person. The Christmas gourmet set dinner on Christmas Day itself cost RM298++per person and it includes a glass of sparkling wine.