I attended the media preview of the Ramadan bazaar buffet at Thistle Johor Bahru which will be hosted during the coming Ramadan holy month from 6 Jun to 4 Jul.
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Ramadan Bazaar Buffet at Thistle Johor Bahru 6 June - 4 July 2016 JK1509
I attended the media preview of the Ramadan bazaar buffet at Thistle Johor Bahru which will be hosted during the coming Ramadan holy month from 6 Jun to 4 Jul.
Oasis the Italian Restaurant at Thistle Johor Bahru
We were invited for dinner at the poolside Italian themed Oasis restaurant at Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru.
Ramadan Buffet at Thistle Hotel in Johor Bahru JB JK1148
Ramadan Buffet at Thistle Hotel (Orchid Ballroom)
Address: Jalan Sungai Chat, 80100 Johor, Malaysia
GPS: 1.462046, 103.743922
Tel: +607 267 8984 | +607 222 9234 ext 80189
Halal
I was invited to a media preview of Thistle Hotel's annual Ramadan buffet.
This year's event is known as Kampung Kita Ramadan Buffet featuring traditional Malay dishes, the kind that nenek (grandmother) lovingly fussed over during the Holy Month.
On the menu are traditional dishes like Ayam Masak Kurma, Daging Masak Hitam, Asam Pedas Ikan Pari, Ayam Masak Merah, Ayam Masak Madu, Daging Dendeng, Patin Masak Chili and lots more.
I am not going to pretend that I know the name of every dish in the too extensive buffet spread. So, I'll just let the food speak for themselves :-D
Patin Masak Chili.
Fried chicken with tofu, broccoli and carrots in Superior sauce.
Ikan Tengerri in spicy gravy.
Daging Dendeng.
Ayam Masak Kurma.
Fried prawns in cereal batter.
There will also be the ever popular Roasted Whole Lamb (kambing golek) and live stations serving satay, keropok lekor, sup tulang and soto.
Remember to bring your dessert stomach when you come for Thistle's Ramadan buffet. There are over 20 types of traditional Malay kuih and also Western style cakes and puddings to wrap up the feasting on a sweet note.
Remember to try Thistle's signature fried durian fritter, otherwise you will regret and everyone is too busy eating to feel sorry for you ;-p
More kuih and cakes to feast..... your eyes... burp.
The pulut durian doesn't look appetising at first sight but once you start, you may not be able to stop. So, stay away if you are on a diet :-D
Joking..... this pulut durian is really good! Worth your calories.
Ah... such delicate works of edible art.
Thank you Chef Mahmud (left) and team for the sumptuous and scrumptious Ramadan buffet (preview).
5-Star Thistle Hotel is located in an exclusive neighbourhood just 10 minutes' drive from downtown JB or JB CIQ.
Room with a view.
Lim kopi (drink coffee) in my room and enjoying the panoramic view of Dataran Merdeka JB and Straits of Johor.
Acknowledgement: My thanks to Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru for your hospitality. As this is an invited tasting, the food is not reviewed.
Date visited: 5 Jun 2015 (media preview)
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Address: Jalan Sungai Chat, 80100 Johor, Malaysia
GPS: 1.462046, 103.743922
Tel: +607 267 8984 | +607 222 9234 ext 80189
Halal
I was invited to a media preview of Thistle Hotel's annual Ramadan buffet.
This year's event is known as Kampung Kita Ramadan Buffet featuring traditional Malay dishes, the kind that nenek (grandmother) lovingly fussed over during the Holy Month.
On the menu are traditional dishes like Ayam Masak Kurma, Daging Masak Hitam, Asam Pedas Ikan Pari, Ayam Masak Merah, Ayam Masak Madu, Daging Dendeng, Patin Masak Chili and lots more.
I am not going to pretend that I know the name of every dish in the too extensive buffet spread. So, I'll just let the food speak for themselves :-D
Patin Masak Chili.
Fried chicken with tofu, broccoli and carrots in Superior sauce.
Ikan Tengerri in spicy gravy.
Daging Dendeng.
Ayam Masak Kurma.
Fried prawns in cereal batter.
There will also be the ever popular Roasted Whole Lamb (kambing golek) and live stations serving satay, keropok lekor, sup tulang and soto.
Remember to bring your dessert stomach when you come for Thistle's Ramadan buffet. There are over 20 types of traditional Malay kuih and also Western style cakes and puddings to wrap up the feasting on a sweet note.
Remember to try Thistle's signature fried durian fritter, otherwise you will regret and everyone is too busy eating to feel sorry for you ;-p
More kuih and cakes to feast..... your eyes... burp.
The pulut durian doesn't look appetising at first sight but once you start, you may not be able to stop. So, stay away if you are on a diet :-D
Joking..... this pulut durian is really good! Worth your calories.
Ah... such delicate works of edible art.
Thank you Chef Mahmud (left) and team for the sumptuous and scrumptious Ramadan buffet (preview).
5-Star Thistle Hotel is located in an exclusive neighbourhood just 10 minutes' drive from downtown JB or JB CIQ.
Room with a view.
Lim kopi (drink coffee) in my room and enjoying the panoramic view of Dataran Merdeka JB and Straits of Johor.
Acknowledgement: My thanks to Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru for your hospitality. As this is an invited tasting, the food is not reviewed.
Date visited: 5 Jun 2015 (media preview)
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Oasis Restaurant at Thistle Hotel Friday Night Italian Buffet JK1147
Restaurant name: Oasis Restaurant at Thistle Hotel
Address: Jalan Sungai Chat, 80100 Johor, Malaysia
GPS: 1.462046, 103.743922
Hours: Italian buffet on Fridays 6:30pm to 10:30pm. RM88 nett for adults. Children 7 - 12 years old 50% discount (i.e. RM44). Free for children 6 years old and below.
Tel: +607 222 9234
No pork, no lard, no Halal cert
Aerial day time view of Oasis Restaurant by the pool
I was invited to taste the Friday night Italian buffet at Oasis Restaurant in Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru.
We can enjoy poolside dinning on cool breezy nights.
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Or, we can opt for the Oasis' well appointed interior.
The appetisers, mains and desserts are presented buffet style. In addition, we can also have make-to-order pasta and pizza a la carte style.
Appetisers and sides include cheese platters, grilled zucchini, smoked salmon and more. Condiments include various pickles, dressings, comfit and oils.
Chef at the roasted lamb station.
The juicy, aromatic roasted lamb shoulder looking seductive under the warm glow of the orangey lamp ;-D
The tender, juicy and richly flavoursome slice of lamb shoulder was served with a choice of Rosemary, garlic and mint sauce. I like this delicious lamb.
Herbs Crust Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce.
Roasted Tenderloin Beef with Shallot Reduction.
I like this Chicken Picata with Tomato Salsa. The meaty chunks of tender flavoursome chicken thigh were wrapped in eggy batter and mildly savoury Parmesan cheese. Pan seared and baked. Yums!
Aglio Olio pasta which I ate with Arabiatta Prawn Sauce.
Chef Adnan making my pizza order with the wood fired oven.
The freshly baked Hawaiian pizza.
The meat lovers' pizza.
The fruit and dessert station.
There's a lot to choose from but my tummy only had space left for a few sweet nibbles. I am jealous of those petite ladies who have dessert stomachs.
Lim kopi (drink coffee) in my room at Thistle Hotel in Johor Bahru and enjoying the view of Dataran Merdeka JB and Straits of Johor.
Acknowledgement: My thanks to Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru for your hospitality. As this is an invited tasting, the food is not reviewed.
Date visited: 5 Jun 2015
Return to Johor Kaki homepage.
Address: Jalan Sungai Chat, 80100 Johor, Malaysia
GPS: 1.462046, 103.743922
Hours: Italian buffet on Fridays 6:30pm to 10:30pm. RM88 nett for adults. Children 7 - 12 years old 50% discount (i.e. RM44). Free for children 6 years old and below.
Tel: +607 222 9234
No pork, no lard, no Halal cert
Aerial day time view of Oasis Restaurant by the pool
I was invited to taste the Friday night Italian buffet at Oasis Restaurant in Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru.
We can enjoy poolside dinning on cool breezy nights.
sOr, we can opt for the Oasis' well appointed interior.
The appetisers, mains and desserts are presented buffet style. In addition, we can also have make-to-order pasta and pizza a la carte style.
Appetisers and sides include cheese platters, grilled zucchini, smoked salmon and more. Condiments include various pickles, dressings, comfit and oils.
Chef at the roasted lamb station.
The juicy, aromatic roasted lamb shoulder looking seductive under the warm glow of the orangey lamp ;-D
The tender, juicy and richly flavoursome slice of lamb shoulder was served with a choice of Rosemary, garlic and mint sauce. I like this delicious lamb.
Herbs Crust Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce.
Roasted Tenderloin Beef with Shallot Reduction.
I like this Chicken Picata with Tomato Salsa. The meaty chunks of tender flavoursome chicken thigh were wrapped in eggy batter and mildly savoury Parmesan cheese. Pan seared and baked. Yums!
Aglio Olio pasta which I ate with Arabiatta Prawn Sauce.
Chef Adnan making my pizza order with the wood fired oven.
The freshly baked Hawaiian pizza.
The meat lovers' pizza.
The fruit and dessert station.
There's a lot to choose from but my tummy only had space left for a few sweet nibbles. I am jealous of those petite ladies who have dessert stomachs.
Lim kopi (drink coffee) in my room at Thistle Hotel in Johor Bahru and enjoying the view of Dataran Merdeka JB and Straits of Johor.
Acknowledgement: My thanks to Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru for your hospitality. As this is an invited tasting, the food is not reviewed.
Date visited: 5 Jun 2015
Return to Johor Kaki homepage.
Ramadan Buffet 2014 at Thistle Johor Bahru Hotel
Johor Kaki was invited to try out the Ramadan buffet at Thistle Hotel.
The numerous food stalls were set up under a tall canopy in the airy grand court yard at the Lower Ground level. I feel I was exploring a Ramadan bazaar in the garden.
Guests take their food from the stalls and enjoy their dinner in the spacious adjacent Grand Ball Room.
The guests were entertained with traditional Samrah performance while enjoying the sumptuous buffet spread.
Thistle's Ramadan buffet is the brainchild of Executive Chef Imran. 22 years of culinary experience under his belt including a stint in the UK with Jom Malaysia (UK), Imran credits his mum for his achievements. Imran said that he was inspired by mum's cooking at his hometown in Kulim, Kedah.
Let's take a look at the colours and flavours at Thistle Hotel's Ramadan feast.
The ever popular grilled lamb (kambing pangang) station.
I love to tease out the bits of aromatic and flavourful lamb from between the bones :D
Grilled fish (ikan bakar) station.
This heap of freshly grilled spicy fish will be gone in moments :D
The chef frying fresh prawns filling the air with pungent spicy aroma.
There were many more dishes on offer - this was squid cooked with salted egg yolk and spices.
Sauteed beef with onions. Ostrich was also available.
With so much meat to choose from, I love to have some fresh vegetables for balance.
I love the kambing soup, especially the tendon and cartilage at this stall. Went two rounds here :D
Dodol, a traditional hot sweet dessert is made everyday.
Eat durians, durian puffs and fried durian fritters to your heart's content.
Besides traditional kuih kuih, Thistle also serves Western cakes and desserts from the bakery of pastry chef Ibrahim.
The old school drinks stall.
I lost count of the number of rounds I went, including desserts and durian :P This was the first round :D
Round two. Got some sushi from the Japanese stall.
I stop here. You've got the idea :D
Come over to Thistle Hotel for buka puasa.
Adult: RM95++
Child (12 years old and below): RM76++
Best to call for reservation as Thistle's Ramadan buffet is understandably, extremely popular.
Tel: +607-167-8984 or 607-222-9234 ext 80189
Restaurant name: The garden court yard (at Thistle Johor Bahru Hotel)
Address: Jalan Sungai Chat, Johor Bahru
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/jRBGn
GPS: 1.461763,103.743188
Hours: Buka puasa till 10:30pm
Halal
Date visited: 10 Jul 2014
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