Loveably Mama - Mother's Day Buffet Hi-Tea @ Armada Hotel

Most mothers have put in all their effort & time to raise their children in the way that pleases God & the community around them. The depth of love & extent of sacrifices poured out could never be tagged with a price.

This Mother's Day, to celebrate the love of all mothers, Utara Coffee House of the Armada Hotel Petaling Jaya has whipped up a special "Peranakan" themed buffet hi-tea. This hi-tea buffet is only available on Mother's Day itself i.e. 13th May 2012, Sunday, from 12:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.

The buffet area

The coffee house

The buffet features, among many other dishes (these are the more famous Peranakan dishes that you'll find):

Nyonya Pot Laksa
Jui Hu Char
Nyonya Chap Chye
Otak-Otak
Asam Hu
Ayam Pongteh
Kiam Chye Ark
Nasi Kunyit with Nyonya Ayam Rendang
Assortment of Nyonya kuih (kuih lapis, pulut tai tai , ang koo, kuih talam pandan, kuih koci...etc)

"Peranakan" cuisine, also known as Nyonya cuisine, is a combination of both Chinese & Malay influenced cuisines. The dishes boast of the tangy, aromatic & spicy flavours from an assortment of herbs & spices. If your mum or yourself are fans of Peranakan dishes, you should not miss this rare opportunity! The buffet costs RM75.00++ per adult & RM37.50++ per child/domestic helper. First 10 mothers who dine at Utara Coffee House on Mother's Day will also receive a complimentary caricature portrait & complimentary commemorative picture. There will be door gifts given out & prizes to be won as well!

p/s: For every group of 10 pax, 2 mamas will get to eat "on the house"*!
*Terms & conditions apply

Below are some of the dishes that I've tried:

Peranakan: Nyonya Pot Laksa

Aromatic & rich laksa, packed with flavours! Yums :P

Peranakan: Nasi Kunyit with Nyonya Ayam Rendang (Yellow Glutinous Rice with Nyonya-Style Chicken Rendang)

I have to admit that I really liked the rendang. If only there was more gravy! Loads of herbs & spices at the right amount in the chicken rendang...oolala...the glutinous rice was soft & didn't have any "unwanted" rice/hard bits in its presence. Well done!

Peranakan: Asam Hu (Asam Fish)

Flavour was "just right" in my personal opinion. It wasn't too sour, nor too sweet & it was moderately spicy. I could just have this with a bowl/plate of steamed fragrant white rice...ahh....

Peranakan: Jui Hu Char (Stir-Fried Turnips with Cuttlefish)

I was surprised with the generosity of cuttlefish in this dish. The turnips have a strong cuttlefish aroma, which was very appetizing - best eaten with a leaf of lettuce!

Non-Peranakan: Roast Duck with Ginger Herbal Soup

The soup's a bit on the salty side, but it's very unique & fragrant because of the roast duck. Something you'll rarely get at other buffet lines.

Non-Peranakan: Mashed Potatoes with Cheese & Garlic

This was really good! One of our friends who works at Armada saw it at the buffet line & sunk her teeth into it & the next thing we know, all of us are hooked on this humble dish! So rich, creamy, & "authentic"! You can bite into bits of potatoes (so it's not from the instant powder-potatoes).

Non-Peranakan: Fresh Sashimi

If you need a change from the rich Peranakan dishes, this is something that will help clear your palette for more good food ahead ;)

 

Non-Peranakan: Assortment of sushi/maki

I prefer their sashimi to their sushi. Somehow it's not up to my expectations. The rice wasn't flavoured well enough in my opinion to bring the sushi to "the next level" ;)

Non-Peranakan: Seafood Pie

We were too full to try this, so I didn't get to sink my teeth into it. But it sure looks yummy!!

 Non-Peranakan: Crepe with Mango & Cream

Loved it!! Such a lovely combination of sweet & sour - well balanced :D

Fruit Juices

 

 

I'm actually quite pleased with the food served here. The staff here were friendly & helpful & the variety at the buffet line was also extensive enough to accommodate people from all walks of life/preferences. Don't miss out on this ONE & ONLY "Peranakan" Buffet Hi-Tea this Mother's Day! Make your reservation to avoid disappointment!

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers!!

If you're not into "Peranakan" cuisine, here's another option for you:

Eve of Mother's Day Buffet Dinner

7:00p.m. - 10:30p.m.

RM70.00++ per adult

RM35.00++ per child/domestic helper

Utara Coffee House 

Hotel Armada Petaling Jaya 

Lot 6, Lorong Utara C

Section 52

46200 Petaling Jaya

Selangor Daul Ehsan.

GPS: 3.104199, 101.640964 

Tel: (+603)7954 6888 (ext 4557) 

URL: www.armada.com.my 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/HotelArmadaPJ

To mum with love,