How often do you dine in hotels? Better yet, how much do you like dining in hotels? The need to pamper yourself kicks in from time to time, but here's the question, why not? Maybe pampering your love ones seems more applicable (Father's Day is coming *hint hint*). So, break your daily routine, do something spontaneous and have a spark of class to it.
I was recently invited for a food review in Grand Dorsett Suabng Hotel. Was very much delighted to be Edwin Chan (Author of Click Click Culinary) 's plus one, and many thanks to Edwin Anthony, Marketing Communications Manager, for the invitations.
Aroma Cafe @ Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel
All the bloggers were firstly gathered at Aroma Cafe to have light afternoon tea session before they brought us around the hotel to have a look.
All the bloggers were firstly gathered at Aroma Cafe to have light afternoon tea session before they brought us around the hotel to have a look.
Afternoon tea was served through buffet style where they had different varieties of delicious looking food, from our malaysian style kuih muih, to pisang goreng and currypuffs, to really good pastries such as strawberry tarts, salmon and tune sandwiches. I have to say, I really enjoyed the salmon sandwich and the strawberry tarts. The salmon sandwich was something different and it had a unique taste to it, good compliment. The strawberry tarts was not too sweet nor was it too blend, just nice amount of custard in it, simply delicious.
On the downside however, I didn't like the service there. Again, waiters might only be a small part of a grand hotel, but they play a role big enough to keep a smile on the customers face. Waiters looked really obligated to serve us. More over, we waited quite long for our drinks to arrive, and had to remind them a couple of times. This makes me query about their efficiency.
(Picture Creditted to Sharon)
Anyhow, girls being girls, we had our photo taking session (one of the many other pictures we took. Check out more on facebook)
Had our girl time in the toilet as well. Toilet was located not far from the Cafe which makes everything so much more convenient.
Sharon Tan , Stephanie Choo, Ng Yeeing, Me and Rebecca Saw
Nonetheless, if you're interested, here's the information I have for you:
Dorsett English Afternoon Tea (Daily except Public Holiday)
RM38++ per person
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Goreng-Goreng Makan Petang (Monday – Friday)
RM38++ per person
3:15pm – 5:15pm
When the afternoon tea was done, generous Mokhtar Latiff, Asst. Director of Food and Beverage, hosted our tour around the hotel.
Even had a visit up to the rooms as well.
I expected the room to be a little more spacious, but I have to say that the design of the room was rather fascinating.
Many of us enjoyed the transparent glass at the toilet, out towards the room
(Picture credited to Henry Lee)
After taking a look at the rooms and resisted the temptation of jumping onto the bed, we headed off the the lounge, some what like a common room for the hotel customers to have a snack or two with a relaxing glass of white or red white, accompanied by a wide view of the subang area.
(Picture credited to Henry Lee)
Environment of the lounge was rather comforting
(Picture credited to Henry Lee)
After taking a look at the rooms and resisted the temptation of jumping onto the bed, we headed off the the lounge, some what like a common room for the hotel customers to have a snack or two with a relaxing glass of white or red white, accompanied by a wide view of the subang area.
(Picture credited to Henry Lee)
Environment of the lounge was rather comforting
Decorations they have around the lounge.
Did I mention that there were food?
Small snacks were just right at the moment.
Small snacks were just right at the moment.
Not too big a portion, not too small a portion.
The lounge was a place to enjoy talking, and listening to music instead of having a meal.
The lounge was a place to enjoy talking, and listening to music instead of having a meal.
Healthy snacks?
(Picture credited to Yeeing)
We enjoyed the red and white, I personally enjoyed the white wine more.
As for dinner, we were all divided into 3 different sections.
- The Empire - Chinese Cuisine
- Terazza Brasserie - The Buffet
- Miyako Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Buffet
(Pictures credited to Jayren)
The Empire - Chinese Cuisine
Its has a very soothing environment, with a very Chinese styled like bridge over a water structure at the entrance of the restaurant. I feel it would be a good place to hold a Chinese Styled Wedding (a small one though). The picture on the left shows how a private room in The Empire is. Spacious and comfortable enough to enjoy a really good meal.
Interested in Chinese Cuisine? Here's what I know,
Live Crab Promotion
Select your preference cooking method and let our award winning Chef present to you!
RM 16++ per 100 gram (Available during Lunch & Dinner)
OR
Dumpling Rice Festival
25th May – 06th June 2011
Starting from RM 10++ (Available during Lunch & Dinner)
As for the
Terazza Brasserie
Be captivated with some of the delicious looking dishes that was served at the buffet area.
Beautiful Ice Sculpture
Grilled Sting Ray, also known as, Ikan Bakar
Dessert 1#
Dessert 2#
Dessert 3#
Dessert 4#
Dessert 5#
Dessert 6#
Believe me when I say that there are much more food that was served at the buffet area.
Salivating already? Feel absolutely free to satisfy yourself with these promotions,
Believe me when I say that there are much more food that was served at the buffet area.
Salivating already? Feel absolutely free to satisfy yourself with these promotions,
Nyonya Food Promotion (Buffet Dinner only)
Weekday - RM88++
Weekend - RM 98++ inclusive of BBQ spread
6:30pm to 10:30pm
OR
Grand High-Tea (Weekend & Public Holiday)
RM 60++, from 12:00noon to 4:00pm
Miyako Japanese Restaurant
As for me, I attending the Japanese Restaurant. What can I say, I'm a sushi lover.
The restaurant had a rather simple Japanese like garden, nothing very wow-ed about, but nonetheless, it was simple and classy. Table decoration fascinated me, napkins were creatively folded like a kimono top and the restaurant was dim/bright enough to create a very relaxing atmosphere.
However, here's one thing I really have to point out.
For a restaurant with such class, having spelling mistakes on their table menu is honestly unacceptable.
First Mistake : Dish 1#
Maguro No Shake Tataki
Seared Tuna and SLAMON (Salmon) with Marinated Green Seaweed in Rice Paper Roll
Second Mistake : Dish 4#
Shake Yasai Maki Frai (Deep FRIEND [Fried])
In such a restaurant, in such hotel, minor mistakes like these should never happen.
Anyhow, dinner at the restaurant was accompanied by Tan May Lee, Marketing Communications Manager, and Angie Ng, Area Reveneu Manager, together with Edwin Chan, Nor Elwyn, Rebecca Saw and Sharon Tan.
Dishes that was served in the middle
For a restaurant with such class, having spelling mistakes on their table menu is honestly unacceptable.
First Mistake : Dish 1#
Maguro No Shake Tataki
Seared Tuna and SLAMON (Salmon) with Marinated Green Seaweed in Rice Paper Roll
Second Mistake : Dish 4#
Shake Yasai Maki Frai (Deep FRIEND [Fried])
In such a restaurant, in such hotel, minor mistakes like these should never happen.
Anyhow, dinner at the restaurant was accompanied by Tan May Lee, Marketing Communications Manager, and Angie Ng, Area Reveneu Manager, together with Edwin Chan, Nor Elwyn, Rebecca Saw and Sharon Tan.
Dishes that was served in the middle
Dish 1#
Dish 2#
Dish 3#
This was the Butter Fish, and I have to say that it was mouth watering, simply satisfying with the freshness in the meat, with a slight crisp on the outside where its grilled. Delightful.
Individual Dishes
This was the Butter Fish, and I have to say that it was mouth watering, simply satisfying with the freshness in the meat, with a slight crisp on the outside where its grilled. Delightful.
Individual Dishes
Dish 1#
Dish 2#
Clear Soup
A unique way of serving the dish. Rather fascinating and different.
Clear Soup
A unique way of serving the dish. Rather fascinating and different.
Dish 3#
Lastly, Dessert
In my opinion, I didn't really enjoy the dessert.
It was Green Tea Creme Brulee, tasted odd and was not as sweet as I expected it to be. The others were just on the average side, nothing special. Overall, dining there was really filling, the environment was comforting, the food was alright, much more improvement can be made on the other hand. It was a good experience.
Want to experience this on your own? Here's something you might be interested in,
Current promotion
Hannaho Set Menu (Oba Flower Set Menu)
Comprised of appetizer/soup/main course/dessert
RM78++ per person (Available during Lunch & Dinner)
It was lovely to review The Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel. If anyone were to ask me to recommend a place in Subang or somewhere near, Grand Dorsett Subang would be a place I recommend. So, start small and pamper yourself with good environment, and food that would satisfy your cravings.
Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel
Jalan SS12/1
Subang Jaya,
47500 Malaysia
GPS : N03 04.755' E101 35.808'
**All this come with a price starting from RM420++. This executive package include daily buffet breakfast for 1 person at the Premier Lounge or Terazza Brasserie, 24hours in-room WIFI service, 4 pieces of laundry or pressing daily (exclude dry cleaning), complimentary refreshment at Premier Lounge from 6am - 10pm, evening cocktails with Canapes at Premier Lounge, Complimentary in-room minibar, 2 hours usage of Premier Boardroom (max of 5 guests) and so complimentary 10mins head and shoulder massage by Tanjung Wellness Spa.**
What are you waiting for?
Call for reservation at 03-50316060 or walk-in to make your booking.
Pictures Credited to Click Click Culinary (unless mentioned)
Pictures Credited to Click Click Culinary (unless mentioned)
6 tickles:
will you be my deep friend? hahahahaha!
hahahahahahaha. make fun of it some more
Awesome makan makan!
isaac - lets have more
I really like the pics u took! :D
haha.. Edwin took them le. haha not me =)
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