Looking back at my first Hard Rock post that was many years back, it seems that my write up back then was so fresh and naive. Compared to now, the experience and way of expressing are so much different. Besides the difference in my write up, I have also noticed the reduction on the number of English food bloggers.
Starz Diner has held many events from Chinese New Year Buffet to Ramadhan Buka Puasa Buffet and also Christmas Buffet. It is no doubt that many foodies love to come here all year round to experience its different buffet themes.
It’s the favourite festive season of the year again with Christmas and New Year are just around the corner. The popping of champaign bottles and clinking of wine glasses bring cheers to everyone. This Christmas and New Year; Hard Rock Hotel Penang is bringing you another delightful Christmas and New Year’s Eve buffet spread at Starz Diner and other offerings at Pizzeria and Hard Rock Café Penang.
On the eve of Christmas, Starz Diner will be offering a Christmas Eve Rock ‘n’ Roll Buffet Dinner at RM186 nett inclusive of a complimentary party pack and lucky draw. Some of the dishes to look out for are, the Prawn Tikka with Mango Melon Salsa, Asparagus with Crab Meat Salad, Shellfish Bisque, Roasted Turkey with Giblet Gravy and Cranberries Citrus Sauce, Cajun Spice Red Snapper with shrimp and mussel salsa, Miniature Berry Gingerbread Cakes and Chocolate and Cherry Yule Logs.
During the month of December, Pizzeria’s Chef Joe will be serving Santarina Turkey Pizza, available daily from 11.30am – 10.30pm. This pizza is oven-baked to perfection with grilled turkey breast and mushroom glaze, tomato salsa, spinach and cranberry sauce.
At the Hard Rock Café Penang, satisfy your taste buds with a Holiday Rock Platter, available for
2 persons at RM160nett or 3 persons at RM240nett. Serving until 23 December 2015, this platter is big enough to share and guaranteed to rock your palate. This platter comes with a choice of starter – House Salad or Soup of the Day. For the main course, diners will indulge in a sharing platter consisting of Potato Skins, Onion Rings, BBQ Beef Ribs, Spaghetti with Prawn Paste, Mini Beef Burgers with Satay Sauce, Chicken Wings with Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Ferringhi Ikan Bakar with Portuguese Sauce and Pulled Lamb Sandwich with Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce. A homemade Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream will be served for dessert!
For those who fancy more of a set dinner instead of a buffet dinner may opt for Hard Rock Café Penang’s 4-course Christmas Eve Dinner at RM185 nett per person. The dinner offers a starter – Mini Citrus Salad and a Cream of Lobster and Crab soup. For the choice of mains, the café will be serving a choice of Roasted Five Spiced Lamb Rack, Roasted Turkey Breast and Pan-fried Atlantic Salmon. For dessert, diners will feast on a delicious Strawberry Meringue with berry compote and wild berry macadamia gelato. Dinner includes two selected drinks and a complimentary party pack.
On New Year’s Eve, Starz Diner will be serving a New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner at RM199 nett per person inclusive of a complimentary party pack and lucky draw. Some of the highlights to look out for are, the Homemade Salmon Gravlax and Marinated Prawn with Condiments, Chilled Shooters – pumpkin, beetroot, green pea and basil tomato, Roasted Chicken served glazed baby carrot and citrus tapenade, Coffee Crusted Beef Fillet with pumpkin puree and shallots gravy, Mix Berries Financier with Mascarpone Cream and Mango Crème Brûlée.
For seafood lovers, diners may opt for Pizzeria’s New Year’s Eve Seafood Buffet Dinner at RM199 nett inclusive of a complimentary party pack and lucky draw. The buffet includes a variety of Cold Platters, Chilled Seafood, Salad, Antipasto, Cheese Platters, Soups, Hot Dishes, BBQ Seafood, Pasta & Carving Station, Pizzas and Desserts.
Hard Rock Café Penang on the other hand will be offering a 4-course New Year’s Eve Dinner at RM195 nett per person. Starter includes a Mini Chicken Chop Salad and Creamy Leek and Fennel & Potato Soup. Main courses comes with a choice of Grilled Marinated Angus Strip Loin & Pacific Scallop, Baked Sesame Cod Fish & Grilled Sambal King Prawn or Oven Baked Lamb Rack & Tandoori Salmon. To end the perfect meal, diners will be served a delightful Tiramisu Mascarpone Mousse with pistachio biscotti and coffee gelato.
Overall, you can be assured of the quality and taste of the food here. The choices of the food are aplenty. Unfortunately, this time the buffet theme does not provide much Christmas feel. It feels more like having an International Buffet instead of Christmas-themed buffet.
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Operation hours: 12:00pm – 10:00pm (7 days a week)
Contact: 04-881 1711
For Starz Diner/ Pizzeria dining reservations, please call +604 886 6057 or email fb.penang@hardrockhotels.net.
To reserve for Hard Rock Café Penang, please call +604 886 8050 or email hrc.admin@hardrockhotels.net.
Address: Hard Rock Hotel Penang,Batu Ferringhi Beach,11100 Penang, Malaysia
GPS: 5° 46′ 75.95″ N, 100° 24′ 20.47″ E