KEN HUNTS FOOD: Seafood Feast BBQ Buffet Dinner @ G Cafe, G Hotel, Penang.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Seafood Feast BBQ Buffet Dinner @ G Cafe, G Hotel, Penang.

G Cafe at G Hotel continues to tantalize foodies' palates by offering a new line of theme buffet dinners for the coming three months- April, May and June 2014. The new line of buffet covers delicacies from many countries, Mediterranean, France, Mongolia, just to name a few, and of course, there will be some carefully chosen local delights as well.

Be spoilt for choice at G Cafe's Seafood Feast Barbecue Buffet Dinner, the restaurant offers fresh catch seafood with panache as well as plethora of meticulously prepared smorgasbord. Imported Cheeses, fresh and succulent Seafood, Sashimi, Gelatomio Ice Cream and myriad of dainty Desserts are amongst some of the notable buffet items that one should not miss. Pamper yourself in this gastronomical paradise on a weekend with a sumptuous and lavish meal, G Cafe has the perfect setting for you to unwind and recharge from the all the stress in hectic life. The Seafood Feast BBQ Buffet Dinner is only available on every Friday evening (Rm 108++ for adults), starting from 6:30pm to 10pm.

***For a fun-filled activity that the entire family can partake in, bring your kids to G Cafe's Easter Family Buffet Brunch on 20th of April, 2014. The buffet brunch starts from 11am to 2pm at Rm 108++ per person, with kids 12 years old and below get to eat for free and 50% discount for senior citizens aboev 60 years old. For more information, kindly visit their Facebook Page***

Many Thanks to G Hotel for extending the invitation.

Prices for the new buffet themes are as follows (effective from April until June 2014):

Mongolian Barbecue Buffet Dinner: Monday

*Buy 1 Free 1*
From 6:30pm to 10pm.

Rm 108++ (Adult), Free for Children 12 years old and below/ 50% discount for senior citizens 60 years old and above

French Bistro Buffet Dinner: Tuesday
*50% for all lady diners*
From 6:30pm to 10pm
Rm 108++ (Adult), Free for Children 12 years old and below/ 50% discount for senior citizens 60 years old and above

Oriental Delights Buffet Dinner: Wednesday
From 6:30pm to 10pm
Rm 108++ (Adult), 50% discount for Children 12 years old and below/ 50% discount for senior citizens 60 years old and above

Flavors from the Mediterranean Buffet Dinner: Thursday
From 6:30pm to 10pm
Rm 108++ (Adult), Free for Children 12 years old and below/50% discount for senior citizens 60 years old and above

Seafood Feast Barbecue Buffet Dinner: Friday
From 6:30pm to 10pm
Rm 108++ (Adult), Free for Children 12 years old and below/ 50% discount for senior citizens 60 years old and above

Steak and Lobster Barbecue Buffet Dinner: Saturday
From 6:30pm to 10pm
Rm 108++ (Adult), Free for Children 12 years old and below/ 50% discount for senior citizens 60 years old and above

Sunday Buffet Brunch and Jazz: Sunday
From 6:30pm to 10pm
Rm 88++ (Adult), Free for Children 12 years old and below/ 50% discount for senior citizens 60 years old and above

For inquiries or reservations, kindly contact G Cafe at 604- 238 0000 or email to food.beverage@ghotel.com.my

Abalone Salad

Assorted Cold Cuts

Brie Cheese

Gouda Cheese

Edam Cheese

Shrimp Salad

Vegetarian Goose

Assorted Fresh Greens

Cheese lovers will go "Gaga" with their assorted imported Cheese, there were Soft Cheese (Brie) and 2 types of Hard Cheeses (Edam and Gouda), to pair with the Cheeses, you may opt to go for their in-house White or Red at additional cost. I was delighted to find out there were Walnuts, Almonds and Grapes to go with the Cheeses, it will be even better if they are able to provide some Honey. However, I thought the selection for Cold Cuts might be a little limited.

Mussels

Scallops

Fresh Prawns

Salmon Sashimi

Seafood on ice available were Mussels, Prawns and Scallops, however, the absence of fresh Oysters left me underwhelmed. The Prawns, on the other hand, were fresh, juicy and succulent; perfect to go with their Wasabi-Mayo. Satiate your cravings for Raw Salmon slices at their Japanese-Sushi kiosk where you will find Salmon, Tuna and White Tuna Sashimi. Sushi Rolls are available upon request, the Chef on duty will be pleased to cater to your needs. My only gripe was the Salmon Sashimi I had were improperly sliced, which affected the texture.

Baked Potatoes served with Scallions, Sour Cream and Beef Bacon Bits

Grilled Vegetables- Zucchinis, Aubergines, Capsicums

Seafood lovers will be weak in the knees with the aplenty choices available at the outdoor barbecue pit, diners can expect Slipper Lobsters, Salmon, Mackerel, Squid, Mussels, Prawns and some Vegetables on the grill. While the Seafood tasted standard-average, what impressed me was the wide selection of sauces available, particularly Dijon Mustard and Mint Jam; it would be perfect if they were able to offer grilled Lamb, which works perfectly with the Mint sauce. The Grilled Zucchinis, Capsicums and Aubergines were little less successful, they were overcooked, thus, losing the crunchy yet juicy bite. I am always a big fan of Baked Potatoes with Beef Bacon Bits and Sour Cream; perfectly cooked Potatoes, crispy Bacon Bits, tangy Sour Cream, the dish definitely had all the boxes ticked.

Wok Fried Squid with Celery

Roasted Beef

Crispy Chicken with Sesame & Almond

Crab Curry Kampung Style

Grilled Fish Fillet with Balsamic Radish & Tomato Salsa

The mains were equally tempting, I was especially enamored for the Wok Fried Squid with Celery, I love the slightly resilient Squid with a hint of unique aroma from Celery stalks. I did not manage to try the Crab Curry Kampung Style but I was informed that the dish is one of the signature dishes from Chef Hamizi (Sous Chef of G Cafe). The Grilled Fish Fillet with Balsamic Radish & Tomato Salsa on the other hand, seems nice but the flavor combination did not really work for me, I would prefer the dish to possess a stronger Balsamic-acidic tilt. Other mains available were: Baked Pasta with Seafood Napoli Sauce, Vegetables with Cream Sauce etc.

Assorted Fruit Jelly and Panna Cotta

Macarons

Chocolate Brownie

Chocolate Fountain

Cheese Cake

Mango Mousse

Orange Mousse

Carefully prepared by their award winning pastry Chef- Chef Tan, G Cafe's range of luscious desserts is the undisputed way to end the meal. I was especially tempted by the Chocolate Fountain with the assorted condiments- fresh Strawberries, Marshmallows, Dragon Fruit, Dried Apricots just to name a few. Their Orange Mousse was another favorite of the night, it was refreshingly light with its fruity acidic tinge. Their moist and light Butter Cake with Caramelized Nuts was ethereal, the enticing combo of crunchy Nuts with buttery soft Cake was just perfect. Other warm desserts available were: Blueberry Crumble and Pengat Nangka.

Mixed Nuts Eyes Cream

Passion Fruit Sorbet

Hazelnut Eyes Cream

Ice Cream frenzy will go crazy over their range of "Eyes Cream"; there were 6 flavors available for this premium Italian brand Gelatomio. I did manage to try 2 flavors- Vanilla and Passion Fruit Sorbet, the Sorbet was slightly too sweet for my liking, I would prefer mine to possess a fruitier flavor. However, the Vanilla "eyes cream" was good, smooth with a very strong Vanilla flavor, just perfect to enjoy together with the warm Blueberry Crumble.