The festive buffet features an extensive dessert spread, the highlight of which is sure to be the Durian Mousse Cake. — Photos: MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star
A ROAST prime rib can be an indulgent experience, especially if served with traditional holiday sides like roasted vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes and gravy.
A beautifully seared crust giving way to tender, succulent meat is one of the hallmarks of a good roast.
Such was the case during a recent visit to Kwee Zeen’s Christmas buffet in Sofitel Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
The roast is one the highlights at the carving station.
Its outer edges were well seasoned, providing a nice contrast to the tender meat.
Roasted Sea Bass with Garlic Prawn.
The meat was medium-well in doneness, yet still juicy combined with the flavours of herbs and seasonings.
On the other hand, the Slow-Braised Beef Cheeks Ragout was flavourful but the meat could be a little bit more tender.
The stew was tasty; savoury with earthy spices and sweetness from cherry tomatoes.
The buffet spread is a blend of Asian and Western flavours, featuring favourite Malaysian dishes.
Seafood lovers can relish fresh lobsters, prawns, mussels and more at the ocean bar on ice.
Other dishes to look forward to include Smoke Beef Steamship, Seafood Wild Rice Pilaf with smoked chicken and Slipper Lobster l’Americaine.
One to look out for is the signature Udang Beradab.
The Pahang dish is made on the spot and is widely known as Udang Masak Raja, and mostly served during weddings and special occasions.
There is also an extensive dessert buffet, with the the Durian Mousse Cake being the highlight.
It has a creamy and light texture, combining the richness of durian with the softness of the mousse and cake layers.
The festive buffet and brunch menu at Kwee Zeen start from RM168+ per adult and half the price for children.
There is also a festive Sunday brunch throughout December priced at RM188+ per adult.
The Christmas Eve dinner as well as Christmas Day brunch is priced at RM228+ per adult, while Christmas Day dinner is at RM188+ per adult.
The New Year’s Eve buffet dinner is priced at RM228+ per adult.
There is also a New Year’s Day brunch, priced at RM168+ per adult, which is served from 12.30pm to 3pm.
KWEE ZEEN, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, No 6, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. (Tel:03-2720 6608). Business hours: 6am to 10pm.
This is the writer’s personal observation and not an endorsement by StarMetro.
