Lingua Gustatio: Lone Pine Hotel Buffet Dinner (Buy 1 Free 1 RM138 @ The Bungalow)

Lone Pine Hotel, the renowned luxurious boutique hotel in Batu Ferringhi has always charmed the travellers by its colonial design and also the fascinating beach view. Alongside with the view, the hotel has recently launched a promotion regarding their international buffet. (The promo has extended till August)

相信大家对Lone Pine Hotel不陌生吧，一间以英式建筑和漂亮海景为名的酒店。近来他们推出了自助式晚餐优惠，我们就去尝尝看。

Friday, Saturday: Wine, Dine, Redefine 

 Buy 1 Free 1 (till August 2016)

RM138.00 nett (Adult) 

RM69.00 nett (Child 6-12 years) 

Add RM49.00 nett for free flow of wines/beers (Buy 1 Free 1 not applicable for this)

A lil sneak peek of the starter: Salad, smoked salmon and cute looking cherry tomatoes

前菜我拿了沙拉，烟熏三文鱼还有一些意大利面。

We were seated near the action bar where the chef would grill your favourite seafood instantly. 

我们就坐在厨师烧烤旁。是有点热，后来我们就坐到后面去看日落。哈哈

The action bar where all the meats like chicken, squid, beef, lamb even satay would be prepared right away after your order.

你可以点任何肉类还有沙爹，师傅会立刻马上准备给你。

The main course consists of mainly fusion of local and international cuisine. For instance, the crabs above were soaked creamily in coconut based gravy (Ketam masak lemak if I'm not mistaken) which was indeed a popular Malaysian dish. 

其实主食有很多，我没拍下来。这款比较特别是椰浆螃蟹很有马来西亚的风味。

Cheese baked tomatoes

There were many more main course which I did not take photos of like fried rice, fried seafood, noodle, stewed chicken etc etc.

Like most of the international buffets do, there will be roast beef and lamb served. 

多数酒店自助餐都会有烤羊和牛肉，他们也不例外。

Undoubtedly, the slices of the red meats were utterly tender and juicy. You could match them with the best going sauce, namely the mint sauce or mustard. 

肉质鲜嫩又多汁，配上薄荷及芥末酱，更是美味。

As the theme of international buffet, there is a little Japanese corner here which serves Chawanmushi, the popular egg custard and also stewed prawns.

此外，还有一点日本风味因为有茶碗蒸，我最爱的日本蒸蛋。呵呵

The Seafood Corner is always the favourite of all as you can see, the fresh catch like oysters would be picked right after being restocked by the kitchen staff. But don't worry, the staff would replenish them asap. lol

其实很多人都是为了吃鱼生和鲜蚝而来的，这里师傅一放上去，一会儿就拿光了。哈哈

As a Penangite, I would totally recommend White Curry Mee as the most famous food in Penang (though there are dozens more to choose). You could try it here and perhaps it is slightly spicy for the first timers. haha

槟城白咖喱面，没吃过的可以试试看。

Other local snacks were served like pandan chicken, fried wantan, samosa which represent the unified wholesome Asian savoury. 

他们还准备各式各样的亚洲小吃。

This freshly softened chestnut added with some spices served in hot bowl, definitely makes a great night treat. 

热栗子汤味道浓厚，吃了很饱又温暖。

Not to miss this winter melon & clear chicken soup which tasted so similar to the homecooked dish.

冬瓜鸡肉汤，是每家每户都会有的。

Moving to the dessert corner, we had this hot longan soup.

热龙眼汤水

Bubur Cha Cha 摸摸查查- the colourful Nyonya desserts which comprises of sweet potatoes, yam, peas etc cooked in a thick coconut milk base. 

It is definitely a must-try for all of you. (but honestly I think I could make a better one than this. =P)

Fruit platter 水果

The delightful cute cakes and the chocolate fondue always please the sweet tooth like me. Besides, there are ice creams and also local desserts like ABC (shaved ice with red beans).

可爱又好吃的蛋糕，真的不能忍啊~

Till then, and stop reminding me to cut down the weight. 是的，我又肥了。。。 =P

Taste: 9/ 10

Price: 8/10 (RM138 buy 1 free 1)

Service: 10/ 10

Ambience: 10/ 10 (remember to reach earlier to catch the glimpse of sunset)

Location: 97, Batu Ferringhi, 11100, Penang

Contact: +604-8868566 (The Bungalow Restaurant)

Website: Lone Pine Hotel Facebook, Lone Pine Hotel

Revisit: Yes