WITH the Yuletide season drawing nigh, there is no holding Hilton back from making the year-end festivities a season to remember at its establishments in Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur and Shah Alam.
Boasting lavish and exquisite gourmet spreads, there is truly no doubt that even Santa would be pleased with these mouth-watering buffet treats.
Season of splendour at Hilton Shah Alam i-City
The recently-opened Doubletree by Hilton Shah Alam i-City kicks off the timeless mid-century “Season of Splendour” theme this year espousing the concept of heart-warming traditions of get-togethers and family time wrapped in luxury.
Feasts and gifts await at Makan Kitchen headed by Executive Chef Lee Keen Suaan.
This year’s seasonal specials include the lavish Christmas Eve Dinner buffet with oven-roasted apple cider-brined turkey, beef wellington, salmon coulibiac, maple-glazed turkey meatloaf, oven-baked ginger flower salt king fish, coconut husk-smoked beef brisket, slow garlic lemongrass roasted chicken and roasted prime ribs.
The key highlight of the buffet includes the “Ten Grand Roasts of Christmas”, a Fine de Claire oyster bar and Christmas-inspired beverages Holiday Sangria (alcoholic) and Candy Cane Christmas (non-alcoholic).
Savoury slow-roasted “berlado” rub lamb leg and itik madu bakar (honey-roasted duck) laden with spices make the meal complete, topped by a four-course Christmas Set at Tosca besides the sweet and savoury Christmas Hi-tea and Christmas goodies to be enjoyed in the comfort of home at The Koffee and Axis Lounge.
Highlights of the Christmas Day buffet includes the Fine de Claire oyster bar, slow-roasted whole lamb with garlic and rosemary; and indoor Barbeque Station delights including daging harimau menangis; lamb shoulder; kepak ayam madu; tulang gear box comprising braised lamb shank with spices and chili gravy; and durian tempura.
A crackling Christmas at Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Gourmet indulgences inspired by timeless mid-century modern elegance beckon at Hilton Kuala Lumpur.
Hilton Kuala Lumpur General Manager Linda Pecoraro shared that great feasts and special takeaway sets and gifts will be available at Vasco’s, Chynna, Iketeru, Chamber’s Grill, The Lounge, Aviary Bar and Oro Café.
The Hilton Kuala Lumpur team, headed by Chef Kazi Hassan, Chef Lam Hock Hin and Chef Hamada Kunihiko, have assembled an array of festive delights.
Choose from Vasco’s All-Day Dining featuring a well-curated Christmas buffet with classics including honey glazed spice brined roast turkey, braised spiced lamb shoulder and Australian prime ribs slow roasted with mustard jus.
After that, be sure to end the feast on a sweet note with Yule log cake, panettone pudding, traditional fruitcake, stollen and more.
At Vasco’s Seafood Market, a festive seafood-themed lunch or dinner will be available on most December weekends with seafood highlights including freshly-shucked Irish premium oysters (Tragheanna) and freshly-shucked French oysters (Fine de Claire).
“A Cracking Christmas” at Hilton Kuala Lumpur will witness its Christmas Day lunch comprising “The Big Festive Feast”.
Ring in the New Year on Jan 1, 2023 with a grand lunch celebration or choose Chynna for a regal reunion with mouth-watering specials from Celebrity Chef Lam Hock Hin’s month-long set menu.
Indulge in Vasco’s All-Day Dining – the perfect place for a festive buffet lunch throughout Dec 2022.
Those seeking a Christmas feast with a twist can visit Iketeru where Japanese Executive Chef Hamada Kunihiko curates the highest quality ingredients and seasonal produce for diners from the wintry oceans of Japan.
Diners will partake a multi-dish course with seared sea bream carpaccio accompanied by garden lettuce, broccoli and snap snow peas served with citrus soy vinaigrette, garlic oil and dried miso crumbs.
Sliced fresh raw fish sashimi, grilled yellow tail teriyaki, fried breaded prawn and abalone butter-yaki ending with Matcha tiramisu for dessert accompany the meal.
Chef Hamada’s Omakase highlights include the tara (cod fish) and hotategai to usher in a Japanese New Year’s Eve Dinner.
The Lounge’s festive high-tea contemporary afternoon and high-tea favourites feature an extensive range of teas accompanied by twists on classic sandwiches as well as homemade scones with clotted cream, jam and lemon curd.
Showcasing the talented pastry team’s selection of pastries, each is a tempting work of art for Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023 Festive High Tea, plus a New Year Countdown Party.
Meanwhile, Chamber’s Grill delights with the best from the pastoral perfection of Queensland Augustus Station, with premium beef cuts best paired with an exquisite selection of wines to satiate one’s festive appetite.
Choose from Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023 Festive High Tea (Dec 1, 2022 – Jan 2, 2023) or New Year Countdown Party.
The Aviary Bar delights with its imaginative creations. This holiday season, chill out with a festive-inspired Jungle Bird cocktail in your hand.
Oro Café with its ready-to-eat sweet and savoury boxes will also be available from Dec 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2023 with the return of festive ready-to-eat savoury takeaways.
Feasting all the way at Hilton PJ
This year’s festive line-up promises a mix of wonderfully-crafted cuisine and entertainment, combined with warm hospitality.
“We welcome friends and family to bask in enchanting evenings and magical moments with the ones who truly matter over great feasts and gifts at Hilton Petaling Jaya,” said hotel general manager Craig Bonnor.
Feasts and gifts are available at Paya Serai while the Christmas lunch and dinner buffet at Genji tempts the palate with a sweet and savoury Christmas Hi-tea offering plus Christmas goodies to enjoy at home at Caffé Cino.
Headed by Executive Chef Ridzuan Malek, the Paya Serai team has put together an array of festive delights and fabulous year-end spreads including roasted pumpkin soup, ribeye wellington, roasted prime rib, turkey, baked seafood fricassee, salmon gravlax, tiramisu and more.
Diners will also enjoy the live cooking stations serving pasta, authentic laksa, grilled meat and seafood, satay and more.
Meanwhile, its Christmas Day and New Year’s buffet features roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing, roasted whole lamb on yellow butter rice, grilled bratwurst, chicken, mushroom and chicken ragout, chicken pot pie, Mama’s Quiche, curry puffs and more.
Japanese cuisine at Genji with show-stopping dishes featuring unagi, maguro and butterfish tantalise the palate.
Its buffet highlights include fresh oysters, a sashimi section and tempura counter besides grilled salmon head, soft shell crab karaage, roasted turkey and more.
For more information & reservations, visit www.eatdrinkhilton.com. – Dec 2, 2022
Yvonne Yoong is Focus Malaysia’s contributing property and lifestyle editor, seasoned in covering the property beat and other industries.
The views expressed are solely of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Focus Malaysia.
