Lingua Gustatio: The Cafe @ Georgetown City Hotel

The Georgetown City Hotel, Penang, formerly known as Berjaya Penang Hotel, is a 4-star hotel managed by One Network Hotel Management Sdn Bhd. It is strategically situated in the heart of Penang, the food hub of Malaysia. Being part of the '1-Stop Midlands Park' business and entertainment complex, it provides many shopping, leisure and entertainment opportunities.
Georgetown City Hotel, 是位于槟城市中心的四星酒店。这著名酒店是1-Stop Midlands Park旗下的生意之一。除了酒店，还包含了购物，娱乐以及休闲场所。

Well, 1-Stop has been a great hangout spot during my high school days. My girlfriends and I walked there after school for food or sometimes games (the amusement machine like basketball, dancing and the popular car racing) or as a pathway to go to Gurney Plaza. Eh, I'm not saying we lepak there everyday la.. It's just once in a blue moon like after exams, birthday dates etc. I'm still a very obedient school girl. xD 其实，我打从中学时期就时常到1-Stop去因为很靠近学校。哈哈。偶尔我和好友们放学后会去吃吃饭，打打机（最喜欢赛车和跳舞机。嘿嘿）或者是经过那儿过后去和您广场。郑重声明，我没有流连忘返，我毕竟还是个乖学生。哈哈。

Okay, back to the topic of the day. The Cafe is a certified halal restaurant in Georgetown City Hotel. It serves both international and local delicacies including Penang famous cuisine like ais kacang, pasembor etc. 元归正传，今天要介绍的是Georgetown City Hotel里的餐厅，The Cafe。除了国际餐点，他们还有本地特色，尤其是槟城美食。

Upon arriving at the grand entrance, you would see the classic and elegant sign of Georgetown City Hotel. 一走进门口，就会看见金漆闪亮的酒店招牌，很是抢眼。

The Cafe is easily spotted as it is situated right next to the hotel lobby. 转去右手边，就可以抵达餐厅了。

 The Cafe could accommodate around 150 pax in total. Yes, you can throw a party here if you wish. =D

话说这餐厅可容纳一百五十人，可以开派对都没问题。

Tonight's theme is Oriental Buffet with Teochew Porridge which is exclusively available on Friday nights. Bring your family around as the buffet price is only RM31 nett and for senior citizens (>55 years old) & children (4-12 years old), the price is RM25 nett.
Check the other buffet prices and promo at the end of the post!

今晚的自助餐主题是东方文化与潮州粥，只有在特定星期五而已。每位客人收费RM31， 小孩（四至十二岁）和五十五岁以上的长辈皆收费RM25而已。
其他的自助餐特价都会在以下一一出列。

The first section that caught my attention was this. Deliciously marinated fish and all sorts of greens are waited to be served. The chef beside would stir-fry all your picks to suit your taste.

最吸引目光的是这一大盘的腌制鱼块和各式各样的蔬菜。选好了你要的种类，厨师会在一旁现场炒出你偏好的口味。

Prawns with Chillies Sauce 

Despite having dipped in the strong chilli paste, the freshness of prawn does last still. The chillies spiciness may not be challenging but I love the mixture of all different spices especially the fragrant lemongrass.

虽然这辣椒炒虾被浓浓的辣椒汁覆盖了，但它还未失去了自己的鲜味。味道浓郁，

尤其是香茅的味偏重，值得一试的一道菜。

Ayam Masak Kicap

This typical local dish is actually an everyone's pick. The poultry was well cooked 

as it was really soft, juicy and enriched with the soy sauce.

豉油炒鸡想必是每家耳熟能详的一道菜。香浓的酱油炒香了，浓缩进入了松软而多汁的鸡肉里。

Tamarind Lamb Chop

I am a big fan of tamarind but I have not tried it seasoned with lamb pieces. To my surprise, they actually match to my taste and also the tenderness of the lamb remains still. 

老实说，我真的很喜欢吃酸豆(福建话叫asam ko）不过我没试过羊肉与酸豆，

的确有一番惊喜。除此，羊肉还保持着软而弹牙的质感。

Braised Boey Chai

Boey Chai, a sort of dried pickle used mostly in Chinese cuisine especially in stewed dishes. As for this, the flavour is just fine and goes well with white rice as most Asians do!

炒梅菜也是华人的特色之一，并且要配上白饭，这才是绝配。

Savoury Omelette

This is another popular dish suitable for kids as well as adults. This fluffy beaten eggs fare pretty well together with the various ingredients like onions and chillies.

蛋饼是老少咸宜的一道菜啦，里头还有不少材料，味道不错。

Seasonal Vegetables

Multicoloured vege look equally alluring as we have lovely lil trees (broccoli), abalone mushrooms, 

carrots as well as anti-cholesterol agents - cloud ear fungi. 

这时蔬有花椰菜，红萝卜，鲍鱼菇还有降低胆固村的黑木耳，营养非常丰富。

Tofu with Tau See Fish

Initially, I was expecting a stronger Tau See (soybean paste) aroma but it 

turned out to be just fine and matched with tofu well.

豆豉鱼炒豆腐。其实本人对豆豉味没什么好感，不过这豆腐和豆豉鱼味道刚好，不会说很浓郁。

Stir fried vege in garlic sauce

This vege is the one we hand picked at the first section. It just tastes like homecooked food to me. =)

这是厨师为我们自选的蔬菜炒的，还蛮有家乡的味道。

Ikan Goreng Berempah

Well, the fish was crispy indeed but honestly, it fares mediocre to me compared to the tilapia fish below.

虽说这炸鱼块是挺脆的，不过比起以下的非洲鱼，味道稍微略差了一些。

Thumbs up for this fresh fried talapia that is utterly crisp externally and yet succulent within. 

没错，就是这非洲鱼啦。可能是现场炸出来的原因，味道和脆度都很棒。

Porridge is the next staple in oriental cuisine after rice. Thus, this is one of the must-haves as well. 

在中华饮食里，粥其实是除了饭，第二重要的食粮。

A. Sweet potatoes porridge番薯粥

B. Oyster porridge 蚝粥

Besides, if you wish to enhance the flavour of porridge, you could add any favourite condiments above. As for me, I always feel century egg goes the best with porridge.  

除此，如果想要加自己喜欢的配料，就自便吧。我个人偏爱皮蛋粥，

虽然皮蛋是真的很不健康。偶尔一吃，不要紧吧。呵呵。

Thai Laksa is made by adding coconut milk specifically to build up the richness of the soup. 

Personally, I find it very aromatic but less spicy and diluted. Perhaps, I should add more bird's eye chillies myself for my next visit. 

泰国叻沙是由浓厚的椰奶煮成的。香味十足不过汤汁是有些淡和少辣，可能下回我得加更多小辣椒来刺激我的味蕾吧。

Slurps~

Oh yes, you can indulge in the local Penang pasembor here! Beancurds, bean sprouts, cucumbers are all main ingredients for pasembor and also, 

remember to dip all of them in this unique sweet and spicy sauce.

没错，这里也有槟城pasembor，各式各样的种类配上了特别酱汁，你应该试试看到底有没有槟城的味道。

Here comes the salad section. Personally I love this cheese pasta salad as it is basically full of cheeseeeee (fattening but still yummy) and also the spaghetti is finely cooked, not limp or soggy.

来到了沙拉区，要奖励一下这芝士意大利面沙拉。为什么呢？因为芝士味很香浓，还有那面是煮得刚刚好。

This potato salad was rather plain compared to the cheese pasta salad above. I think perhaps the chunks of raw onions could be cut into smaller pieces to make them more palatable. 

一番比较下，这马铃薯沙拉就稍逊色了。可能如果那洋葱可以再切小片一些会比较好。毕竟不是每个人都能接受生吃洋葱。（我可以因为以前在印度念书，吃了好多好多生洋葱。）

Ta-daaa, time for DESSERTS!!

Ais Kacang

This is the traditional Malaysian dessert with red beans, peanuts, grass jelly served with shaved ice mountain topped with rose syrup. Spot the traditional ice shaving machine beside? Yes, the ice is instantly churned out and ready to be served in 2 minutes.

初恋红豆冰～大家的最爱啦。在两分钟内，你就可以享受满满的红豆，花生，凉粉，

玉蜀黍和其他原料搭上了像座山一样的冰。

Cute looking sponge cakes are pretty tempting. 可爱吧，这小小奶油蛋糕。

Jelly cheesecakes are available too. 果冻芝士蛋糕，漂亮得来很诱人。

Since this is Oriental themed, nyonya kuihs are indeed significant. The yellow one is tapioca cake and the colourful layered cake is actually my childhood favourite dessert. I would peel it layer by layer and consume it. Anyone doing the same too? lol.

娘惹糕在中华饮食里是的确不可缺少的。木薯糕和九层糕都是我小时候的最爱。

最喜欢就是把它一层一层拨开来吃，谁和我一样啊？

Fancy some adorable fruit tarts? =D 水果蛋挞也是不错的。

Longan sweet soup 

Another appetizing, appealing and cooling dessert is up for grabs.　

龙眼糖水，不会很甜，即清凉又止咳。哈哈。

For a balanced diet, you ought to have fruits in your meal! Here are our tropical fruits which are really sweet and nectarous.　香甜本地水果，健康又营养。

Ice Cream, Ice Cream~ (playing Hyuna's song, Ice Cream)

Grace, Chef Sim, Mr Arthur and me 

嘿，好久不见咯～

Taste: 8/10 

Price: 7/ 10

Service: 8/10

Ambience: 8/10

Location: One-Stop, Midlands Park Centre, 488D-B1, Jalan Burmah, Georgetown, 10350, Penang.

Contact: +604-2277111

Website: http://www.georgetowncityhotel.com/

Operating Hours: Buffet Lunch 12.30PM - 3PM, Buffet Dinner 7PM - 10PM

Revisit? Yup!
ps: Get your parking ticket validated to enjoy the flat rate of RM3 for 3 hours.

Latest Promotion:　最新推介！
International Buffet Lunch (Sat/ Sun)

Adult: RM38 nett

Children (4 - 12 years old): RM28 nett
Senior Citizen (55 years old and above): RM28 nett

International Buffet Dinner (Sat/ Sun)

Adult: RM48 nett

Children (4 - 12 years old): RM36 nett
Senior Citizen (55 years old and above): RM36 nett

Oriental Buffet with Teochew Porridge (Fri)

Adult: RM31 nett

Children (4 - 12 years old): RM25 nett
Senior Citizen (55 years old and above): RM25 nett

Thank you so much to  Georgetown City Hotel for the invitation!