Ramadan Food Roundup

Complied by V. Sivaji

Those planning a family gathering or even corporate get-together for the breaking of fast during this Ramadan month have a wide choice at major hotels in the island and mainland.

Here are where2’s choice for you to consider for a gastronomical night out during this auspicious month.

Assorted local delicacies at Starz Diner

The Starz Diner at the Hard Rock Hotel Penang offers the Bintang Rock Buffet from June 5 to June 23, 2017 (except Saturdays) from 6.30pm to 10.30pm priced at RM88nett per adult and RM48nett per child. Among the favourites include braised lamb shank with rice, couscous, pita bread, chutney an yoghurt, sotong kangkung, cucur udang, poh piah, sup ekor, soto ayam perempah and pasembor among others..

Call 04- 886-8057 or email [email protected] for reservation.

​The Sarkies at the Eastern & Oriental (E&O) Hotel will offer the Ramadan buffet dinner from May 27 to June 24, 2017 from 7pm to 10.30pm. Among the favourites are barbecue lamb, grilled beef with percik sauce, kerabu, ulam, sambal udang petai and many more.

Call 04-222-2000 for details.

Roasted whole lamb

Indulge in Ramadan buffet spread from May 27 to June 24 at the Taste Cafe in G Hotel (RM155 adult) and Spoon outlet (RM99 adult) in G Kelawei. The local and international spread will include beef satay, grilled fish, roasted lamb, mussels and many more. Call 04-238-0000 or 04-219-0000 for reservation.

​The Wembley-St Giles Hotel along Jalan Magazine offers its Ramadan spread from June 8 to June 22 at RM118 nett (adults), RM59 nett (child) and RM83 nett (senior citizen) at their Wembley Cafe. Call 04-259-8000 for reservation.

Sri Tanjung Cafe at Royale Chulan Penang

Savour Selera Ramadan at Royale Chulan Penang at their Sri Tanjung Cafe from May 29 to June 23 from 7.20pm to 10pm priced at RM78 nett (adult) and RM40 nett (senior citizen/child). Call 04-259-8888 for reservation.

The Olive Tree Hotel Bayan Lepas

The Olive Tree Hotel in Bayan Lepas pays tribute to the Minangkabau community by adopting their culture and tradition and incorporating some of its famous dishes in their buffet dinner from May 27 to July 2, 2017. Call 04-  637-7777 for reservation.

“Selera Kampung” at The Northam All Suites Hotel

​The Northam All Suites Hotel offers the Ramadan “Selera Kampung” from June 2 to June 23 at its Roof Terrace on the ninth floor of the hotel. Prices are at RM88nett and RM58nett. Guests who book for nine buffet dining will enjoy another one complimentary buffet. Call 04- 370-1111 for reservation.

​The Lexis Suites Penang in Teluk Kumbar is offering a staggering 100 choices for their “Ala-ala Kampung” Ramadan spread fromMay 27 to June 24, 2017 priced at RM68 (adult) and RM40 (children). The spread also features local, international and Arabic cuisine. Call 04-628-2888 for reservation.

Sunway Hotel Georgetown offers its Ramadan spread from May 29 to June 23 at RM60 (adult) and RM38 (child & senior citizen) at their Sun Cafe. Early birds will enjoy a 20% discount. Call 04- 229-9988 for reservation.

“Dapoq Pak Beh” Ramadan buffet at The Iconic Hotel

The Iconic Hotel along Jalan Icon City, Bukit Martina, offers its “Dapoq Pak Beh” Ramadan buffet spread from May 27 to June 24at their Mezzo9 where some 160 favourite delicacies and choices will be available for guests. The buffet is priced at RM58nett (adults) and RM29nett (children). Call 04- 505-9988 for reservation.

​Sunway Seberang Jaya offers Ramadan spread from May 29 to June 23, 2017, at their Sun Cafe at RM69 (adult) and RM45 (child & senior citizen). Call 04-370-7788 for reservation.

The Four Points By Sheraton Penang in Tanjung Bungah is offering it’s Ramadhan spread from May 27 to June 24, 2017 priced at RM54 (adult) and RM30 (child).  The highlight of the menu will be local dishes “Daging Batang Pinang “Tok Mamak”, “Puyuh Goreng Berempah”, “ Ikan Tengeri Goreng Masak Acar” and Middle East cuisines such as “Dawood Basha”, “Bahmiah bil Laham” and “Shish Kebab” . Call 04-3718705 for details.