Traveling to Johor Bahru? This Ramadhan, Thistle Johor Bahru has lined up many exciting promotions!!
Our favourite pick in Thistle’s vast Ramadhan promotions is its ‘1Malaysia’ Ramadhan Buffet at Orchid Ballroom. Headed by the Executive Chef, Azmi Afandi, ‘1Malaysia’ Ramadhan Buffet promotes ‘live-stations’ concept. One can find many ‘stations’ that prepare countless favourite dishes a la minute (on the spot). The most popular station at the ‘1Malaysia’ Ramadhan Buffet is the Seafood station. Here, one may find live Sea Bass and Talapia as well as a wide selection of fresh Prawns, White Bait, Ikan Keli (Catfish) and Kerisi, ready to be prepared with your favourite sauces such as Sweet and Sour, Hong Kong style, ‘Samba’l or Salted Bean. Methods of cooking offered include deep fried, steamed, hot plate (BBQ) or boiled (according to your preference). Favourite hits at the station are Sea Bass Thai Style, Kerisi Hot Plate Sambal Petai, Fresh Prawn Kang Po and Deep Fried White Bait with Lemon.
Grilled Salmon with Glutinous Tumeric Rice, Thistle Johor Bahru
If seafood doesn’t tickle your tastebuds, move over to BBQ Meats Station where you will find Honey Chicken Wings, Lamb Chop and Beef Sirloin ready with a choice of black pepper, BBQ and Rosemary sauces. Otak-Otak, Chicken and Beef Satay are also available as well as Roasted Chicken and Duck Rice, prepared Hainan style.
Kawah Station will display ‘Asam Pedas’, ‘Ayam Masak Kurma’ and ‘Kambing Karamel’; a unique trio-combination. Fritter Station will dish out your favourite Keropok Lekor, Cucur Udang, Keropok Ikan, Keropok Udang, Curry Puff, Char Kway and even the crowd favourite Deep Fried Durian! One bite of this fancy dessert and you will never look at Durian the same way again!
True to its name, the ‘1Malaysia’ Station dishes out favourite Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisines. Briyani, Tandoori, Masak Lemak, Laksa, and Baba & Nyonya dishes are aplenty here. The Regional Kampung Favourites Station lists Ketupat Pulut, Gulai Nenas Ikan Talang, Ayam Percik, Nasi Kerabu, Mee Udang, Daging Salai Masak Lemak Cili Padi, Mi Kolok and Bubur Lambuk as must-haves.
Ketupat Palas, served at Thistle Johor Bahru
Enjoy Ghazal performance throughout the ‘buka puasa’ period and break for prayers at prayer rooms provided by the hotel. The buffet is available until 9.30pm. It is priced at RM75.00++ per adult and RM35.00++ per child above 6 years old.
Ramadhan Pizza Special, served at Thistle Johor Bahru
If Western and Japanese dishes are more to your liking, head on to Glass restaurant instead and enjoy A la Minute Ramadhan Buffet! Hot Plate and Poultry station dishes out premium beef cuts such as tenderloin, rib eye, lamb chops and supreme chicken breasts to guests while BBQed Louisiana Chicken Chop, Lamb leg and supreme sausages are some of top favourites from the BBQ station.
Japanese food, served at Thistle Johor Bahru
Salmon, Cod Fish, Red Snapper and Giant Sea Prawn are lined up at the Steam Seafood station. There are also exciting arrays of Cheese such as Blue, Parmesan, Brie and Camembert for you to nibble at and the beautifully prepared sushi, sashimi, maki rolls and tempura are not pleasing to the eye, they taste heavenly! With plenty of salad, pasta, soup, desserts and ice cream to choose from, it’s a small wonder why some choose to indulge themselves in the A la Minute Ramadhan Buffet at Glass restaurant, priced at RM110.00++ per adult and RM 65.00++ per child above 6 years old.
When Fusion Food comes to mind, no other does it better than Oasis as the al-fresco restaurant features an exciting cross of Malaysian and Italian food this Ramadhan. Delight in the Chicken Serunding Salad with Orange Dressing, Cream Chicken Curry Fettuccini, Skewered Beef and Chicken with tasty Peanut Sauce, Grilled Salmon with Pulut Kuning and the popular Ramadhan Pizza full of juicy chicken chunks! The dishes are priced from RM34.00++ onwards so head on to Oasis for a break fast by the poolside. The Strollers’ lively performance will gently take your evening into the night Read on…
August 21st, 2010
Continued from Part 1…
CHECKING OUT THE FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT IN THISTLE JOHOR BAHRU
There are 4 restaurants in Thistle Johor Bahru; Glass, Chinoise, Oasis & Steps. They serve different types of cuisine, from Western to Continental and Asian. Here’s more information about each of them.
Glass
There is a reason why they named this restaurant “Glass”. Simply for the fact that the restaurant’s tall floor-to-ceiling glass windows allowed guests to savour nature’s beauty and the picturesque poolside while dining in the comforts of an air-conditioned space and away from the scorching sun.
If I were to rank the 4 restaurants within Thistle Johor Bahru according to the most scenic views offered, Glass would top the charts undisputedly. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows (allowing diners to dine in full view of the resort-style pool), white-washed ceramic columns, combined with modernist tables and chairs, created a relaxed atmosphere and peaceful setting, quenching my thirst for serenity of the mind and allowing me to accomplish one of my objectives of this getaway, which was to find a safe sanctuary for my well-being (even while dining!).
Thistle Johor Bahru - Glass Restaurant
The spread of food on the buffet tables was pretty average, I felt. Each buffet tray did not come with a description tag. I had to peep into the 2 huge pots of soup to make a wild guess as to the identity of the soup before making a calculated decision as to which pot I should scoop my soup from. I thought that the labeling of their food items, like what most 5-star hotels do, would have made the process of “navigating” through the buffet spread an easier task, something which all guests have to go through.
Thistle Johor Bahru - Buffet spread at Glass Restaurant
I liked the fact that, on top of the buffet spread, I could order a main course, whipped up with fresh ingredients and served piping hot, from the kitchen. The menu was lovingly created, with a fusion of Asian and European influences, and features 5 hearty and delectable choices for mains – Grilled Lamb Chop, Grilled Mini Steak, Pan-Fried Salmon, Fried Kway Teow and Beef Rendang. We ordered the Pan-Fried Salmon & Beef Rendang.
The Pan-Fried Salmon was nicely cooked with its meat moist and flaky. The sauce that came with it had a zesty taste, making it light and appetizing. We fell in love with the presentation of this dish.
We also tried the Beef Rendang which was delicious and tantalizing. A moment to savour was when we sunk our teeth into the tender chunks of meat, which subsequently burst with flavors of onion, tomatoes, sweet sauces and spices.
Warm and amiable, the service staff were exceptionally attentive, overseeing our needs and meeting our requests promptly (even our simple request for warm water), befitting the status and quality of a 5-star hotel. Such friendly service immediately brightened up the entire meal. Overall it was a fuss-free and pleasant lunch affair!
Thistle Johor Bahru - Splendid view at Glass Restaurant
Thistle Johor Bahru - A-la-carte menu (Pan Fried Salmon)
Heartwarming words imprinted on the usual restaurant serviette. “One thing I can’t do is wipe that smile of satisfaction off your face”. Brilliant gesture by Thistle to create bubbles of joy to our dining table through even the smallest of things!
Thistle Johor Bahru - Interesting caption
Chinoise
This Chinese restaurant, which serves an array of sumptuous traditional Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine, is only used when the entire restaurant is booked for functions or luncheons for conference participants, or for weddings Read on…
May 3rd, 2010
If you just need a place with chat chit with old friends in a relaxed setting, Station 1 Cafe (Johor Bahru) might just be a place to liven up your night life.
Open in mid 2009, Station 1 cafe has been drawing teenagers and young adults in Johor Bahru. And they have the right ingredients just for that. Besides free WIFI internet access, broadcasting of EPL (or now known as BPL) matches, they provide a relaxed setting with vapour coolers, live bands and a decent menu of alcohol and finger snacks. The long daily opening hours from 8am to 2am means that night owls and morning birds can flock here at their preferred time.
Limsimi.com - Station 1 Cafe located at Taman Pelangi
Limsimi.com - Typical Scene at Station 1 Cafe, Johor Bahru
Limsimi.com - Live Band at Station 1 Cafe, Johor Bahru
Located at 4, Jalan Serampang, Taman Pelangi, 80200 Johor Bahru – Station 1 Cafe is just visible from the Tebrau Highway just off the Johor Bahru CIQ Read on…
February 20th, 2010
