Jollification at Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites

So, December is here yet again, its the season of giving as everyone knows. 

It's almost Christmas! Yay~!

Anyhow, last 2 weeks I have to reject the invitation from Pullman, Miri as it was too last minutes and I have other things to attend so I was a bit frustrated (with myself of course) for not able to went there and have a good time. Why? That will be a reason for another entry.

But for this particular post, its really more about Merdeka Palace Hotel here in my own city, Kuching. Home sweet home.

They are opening back one of their glorious function room called La Habana. Well, not really quite a "function room" if you get what I mean. When you mention function room to me, maybe I'll more picture it as a a big spacious room to held a party of hundreds or even thousand maybe. Well, that just me 🙈🙈

But this La habana Cigar Divan is actually just a nice room for a private event, a small party, kind of giving a homey feelings to those who are in it.  It is actually a cigar room, so hola to all cigar lovers out there.🙋🙋 This is an opportunity for you guys to relax and try their wide selection of imported Cuban cigars. Their cigars are kept in a special room with perfect level of humidity that has significant effect on their taste. 

To all party lovers out there, when you are trying to find a venue to gather or hosted a party, don't forget to put La Habana in your wishlist. This Divan offers a warm ambiance dominated by elegantly plush furnishings and comfortable sofas. It opens daily from 3pm to 11pm with a seating of 35 person. Just perfect for your small informal gatherings. 

Now, let's talk about the thing that we've all been waiting for. The FOOD! 

Ready? 

Let's take a sneak peak first for most of the food that you guys can savour during the Christmas Eve Dinner/Lunch/Brunch and for the New Years Eve at Merdeka Palace. 

Fruit Skewer, Marshmallow on sticks with chocolate fondue for the dark and white chocolate lovers. I think by now people know how good the fruit with chocolaty tastes. Well, who can say NO to the chocolates? I certainly can't! 🙅🙅 

Christmas Yule Log

Caprese of Tomato with Mozarella Cheese

Bruschetta Fiorentina

Beef Lasagna is to die for. Creamy and melt in your mouth not in your hand.

Gratinated Prawn with Newburg Sauce

Seafood Paella

Pollo Ananas and Four Cheese Pizza. My kind of favourite pizza. Thin layers, crispy and luxurious rich taste. 

Air Dried Beef with Honey Melon 

Mushroom Cappuchino. I can never get enough of this. The texture is so creamy with a distinctive taste of the mushroom itself on the bottom. If you drink this like me. Bottoms up! 

Baked Chicken Roulade with Chicken Juice

OF ALL THE FOODS THERE. I OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED THAT THIS CHICKEN ROULADE IS MY FAV 😜😜

Aglio Oglio. A bit bland for me.
Perfect level of spiciness but thats it

I like this. Nice concept where you can try to squeeze
the juice inside the cake to give it a zesty taste. 

Chocolate fudge cake/tiramisu in glass with add
on chocolate 

Inside the cake after being squeeze. Nope. I though it would
be pouring in there (so was everyone else) but nope.
100 Marks for the effort! It does give a slightly
different taste.

You know how great the foods are when you see almost all the plates is empty. Oh ya the drinks is actually one of their specialty, White and Red Sangria Mocktail. Totally forgot to take those drinks pictures. 

So, don't forget to mark the date people! 

Merdeka Palace this month have so many things to offer in sharing the bliss and happiness of Christmas while welcoming the New Years. Variety of special feast and promotions giving you an unforgettable experience this festive seasons. 

Make your way to Aurora Court Coffee House or Ristorante Beccari Italian Restaurant on 24th December 2016 for their divine and flavorful Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner. 

Both restaurants have planned a rich, lavish and opulent meal. It is definitely sumptuous and certainly abundant. Beccari invites guests to celebrate "Buon Natale" and experience flavoursome and luscious Christmas Italian buffet spreads by Chef De Cuisine Gedang Jetom and his culinary team. For only RM110Nett for adult and 50% off child range 5 to 12 years old

Appetizers such as:

• Assorted Cold Cut Platter
• Air Dried Beef with Honey melon
• Shrimp Cocktail with quail egg 

Main Dishes:

• Beef Lasagna
• Lamb Shank stewed in Root Vegetables
• fresh pasta
• pizzas and so many more

They also will open a carving station featuring Roasted Whole Turkey and Roasted Lamb Shoulder and then you can complete your dining experience with delicious desserts especially the signature dessert, Beccari Tiramisu.  

While Aurora Court Coffee House offers a combination of traditional and contemporary Christmas specialties. Aurora also inviting us to indulge your taste with the same Roasted Turkey or Lamb Shoulder with a selection of sauces including Giblet and Cranberry Sauce. Or maybe you guys more inclined to try their freshly prepared pasta cooked to perfection on the spot. Beside that, they also have a selection of seafood on ice, sushi and sashimi and their signature dishes such as Shawarma, homemad Roti John and Mini Burgers. I can vouch for their mini burgers! I'm talking about luscious food. We are talking juicy, moist and delectable taste here. Surely mouthwatering. and oh yeah of course their desserts for only  RM90 Nett for adult, 50% off for children and RM70 for senior citizen from 6.30pm to 10.00pm. 

On Christmas day itself, you either can have lunch or brunch from 11am to 3pm with only RM68Nett for adult, 50% for children or RM48 for senior Citizen with a great spread of Christmas specialties ranging from local to internationals fares specially created by the talented culinary team. 

Menu range from:

• Cold Dishes of Poached Snapper Medallion
• Prawn Cocktail with Honey Dew
• Cold Tandoori Chicken Fillet
• Cold Roasted Beef Rolls 
• Potato Au Gratin
• Grilled Sausages with Onion Sauce
• Beef Steak Tagalog with Onion Ring
• Breaded Fish Fillet with Tartar Sauce 

and then end the meal with assorted desserts such as Christmas Yule Log, Christmas Stollen, Ginger Bread and other Christmas goodies. 

Wait! It still not end here. They still have New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner on 31st December 2017 from 6.30pm to 10pm at both restaurants. 

Aurora Cafe offers a luscious buffet spread by their Executive Chef Fadill and his culinary team with wide selection of menu such as: 

• Marinates Squid in Japanese Dressing
• Seafood on Ice
• Sushi and Sashimi 
• Shawarma (Signature dish)
• Homemade Roti John and Mini Burgers 

Or if you guys searching for more on western foods, can head to Beccari with their menu prepared by Chef De Cuisine Gedong Jetom and his culinary team starting from:

• Carpaccio Di Pesce Di Giorno 
• Pizza Station
• Salad & Soup
• Beef Lasagna/Costolette Di Agnello 
• Carving Station
• Live Cooking Stations for pasta 
• Great selections of delicious desserts and sweets

Remember this. you would not be presented with sparse food, a scanty meal or a thin plate.


Dinner or lunch is to heavy for you? Worry not because Merdeka Palace hotel have it all covered. You can directly call or walk in to the Seattle Coffee & Tea and enjoyed vast  of Christmas Goodies & Takeaways that they can offered from 15th December to 26th December 2017. 

There, they have a finely crafted traditional Christmas Goodies of flavourful Gingerbread House, traditional Christmas Stollen, Christmas Apple Strudel, Chocolate Chips Cookies, Christmas Fruit Cake and Christmas Pudding. Too sweet and savory for you? What did I say earlier? Worry not cause MP still offer Roasted Whole Turkey, Roasted Lamb Leg (bone in) and Roasted Beef Striploin, all accompanied with condiments and vegetables for you to satisfied your piquant taste from that tender and well seasoned meat. 


My company for the night, our fellow bloggers, Aliey and Irene who's not in the picture. Maybe next time when we met again for next events. Checkout their links for their post about this. 

and thank you so much Merdeka Palace hotel for the invites 

For reservations or more details call:

Hotel : +6 082 258000

Ext for F&B Office : 8004 [8:30am to 5pm]

Ext for F&B Outlets :
Aurora Court : 8061
Ristorante Beccari : 8080
Seattle Coffee and Tea : 8087

Facebook : Merdeka Palace Hotel MPHS
Email : bqt@merdekapalace.com | azeanaazrina@merdekapalace.com | melessa@merdekapalace.com

p/s: Credits to Aliey

Here's one for the memories ✌✌

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