Waiii Sek Meowsss: Fine Dining

Thursday, 26 November 2015

Pomelo @ The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Ipoh

I made dinner plans at IMiirage and planned to have drinks after at Jeff's Cellar. I saw how beautiful the cellar looked and I was determined to sip my tea there.

Woohoo, let's make reservation.

I got a very disappointing reply :(

Don't you think their information on the website (see above) is deceiving. It says nothing about having to be an In House Guest or to dine in Pomelo then only you are allowed into Jeff Cellar.

Before I wrote an email to them, I called first to enquire and the person on the phone said that I could access Jeff Cellar if there is seat available, the person said nothing about dining at Pomelo or being an In House guest.

Receive a slightly hopeful reply, I pray that his manager will say yes to my request.

Let's wait..........................

Oh well I guess they don't give a crap that I'll be travelling all the way from KL (half day trip - driving back to KL after drinks) or that it's my birthday or that their website didn't publish correct/limited information.

Since I really wanted to see the cellar, I cancelled my reservation at IMiirage and changed it to Pomelo & Jeff Cellar.

We are here.

Proton Limo.

Stretching hehee.

While no ones looking ;)

Arrived.

Bread is soft & warm.

Amuse Bouche (Comp) ~It's otak otak, not bad.

Cod Fish (RM 76): Steamed with Pomelo, Ginger, Asparagus, Wok-fried Vegetables, and Hazelnut with Lemongrass Emulsion ~ Sauce is plain and there's too much unnecessary decoration and unwanted stuff. I enjoy the cod fish itself, it's very fresh.

Wok-fried Vegetables ~ None of it I eat :/

Sarawak Pepper Glazed Lamb Rack (RM 94): Caramelized Garlic , Spicy Potato Mousseline, Palm Sugar, and Micro Green Salad ~ Taste like frozen lamb, and lack of seasoning.

Comp Birthday dessert.

Comp "Petit Four" Platter ~ I like the cookies.

Heading to Jeff Cellar, woohoo...

I must admit that I was pretty disappointed at the supervisor for being not flexible. After tasting Pomelo's food I can see why they force me to eat there. Food was awful for the price that they charged. Either than that service is good.

Pomelo

(In Banjaran Hot Springs)

Lot 1, Persiaran Lagun Sunway 3,

31150 Ipoh.

05-210 7777

Monday to Sunday:

Breakfast: 7am to 11am

Lunch: 12pm to 3pm

Afternoon Tea: 3pm to 5pm

Dinner: 6pm to 10pm (Last call at 930pm)

Pomelo Website Page!

Wednesday, 5 February 2014

Hen's Night @ Lafite, Shangri-La Hotel

Deco's for tonight.

Bun ~ Hard.

The bride to be.

Looks like tuna but its actually chicken. Nice.

Cauliflower Cream Soup with Marine Lobster and Egg Surprise ~ Very very good, soup is creamy, and lobster is very fresh.

Crab Mille-leuille with Avocado, Tomato Condiment and Basil ~ Nice.

Creamy Risotto with Asparagus and Artichokes, Tarragon and Butter Jus ~ Deliciously creamy.

Lamb Loins with Herb Crust, Eggplant Caviar and Tarpenade Jus.

Wagyu Beef Tournedos Rossini with Truffle Reduction, Pommes Dauphine and Sauteed Cepes Mushrooms ~ Very good, tender.

Wagyu Beef Tournedos Rossini with Truffle Reduction, Pommes Dauphine and Sauteed Cepes Mushrooms ~ Very good, tender. May Huay ordered medium well but one part of the steak was a little bloody so she sent it back. Steak came back still bloodied. Apart from that she enjoyed the steak.

Whole Dove Sole Grenobloise with Potato Cream, Fresh Spinach, and Seaweed Butter.

Roasted Hokkaido Scallops on Potato Galette with White Wine Sauce, Mussels and Spring Vegetables ~ I had this, it was perfect. This is the best scallop dish I've ever had. Scallops are so juicy :)

Poached Fruit Salad in Bourbon Vanilla Syrup with Raspberry Sorbet and Roasted Almonds ~ Amazed at how thinly cut the fruit is. Not a fan of sorbet too sour.