It's that time of year again.. Ramadhan is here!

And to me, Ramadhan definitely reminds me of all those yummy buka puasa buffets!

And to Chef Zam fans, take note that he will be at the Square Restaurant, Novotel Kota Kinabalu in person from 23-29th July, so make sure you go on these days if you want to catch a glimpse or maybe even say hi to him! :)

Tanjung Ria Cafe & Atrium
(photo from Hyatt Regency Kinabalu website)

I'm sure you all have heard how amazing and popular the Buka Puasa Buffet at Tanjung Ria Cafe in Hyatt Regency Kinabalu. Some of you have even sungkai or buka puasa here every year, correct? ;)

There are not only Malay dishes being served here, but you can also find Chinese, Western and North Indian dishes as well (which is my favourite, by the way! The cheese naan topped with lamb masala sauce.. ooh, yum!) 

There are over 200 dishes served, such as Hyatt's signature oxtail assam pedas, satay, ketupat, lemang, curries, roast chicken, kebab rolls, roast lamb and beef, beef noodles, burgers, ngiu chap, naan, tandoori, and so much more!

 And for you seafood lovers, you simply cannot miss the seafood section like the crabs, prawns and even fish!

But for me, the main highlight for the buka puasa here at Hyatt would have to be the dessert section. There are so many colourful desserts for you to try that you can probably even come here just for their desserts!

So many choices; it's crazy!

Even I myself had to spend quite some time trying to figure out which dessert I wanted to eat! They all looked oh-so tempting!

Seriously guys, the buffet here is a must try, at least once! Trust me, you won't regret it! ;)

Buffet is priced at RM99++ for adults. You can call at the number below for inquiries or reservations. 

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Buka Puasa Buffet @ Tanjung Ria Café
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong
88991 Kota Kinabalu
Tel: +60 88 221 234
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If you are looking for a reasonably priced restaurant for sungkai (buka puasa) at a hotel in Kota Kinabalu, then you should give The Roof Restaurant at Imperial International Hotel a try. 

At only RM48 Nett for adults and RM24 Nett for children, it's an All-You-Can-Eat buffet which consists of BBQ seafood and meat, to noodles to rice, as well as desserts.

And by 'Bersungkai' at The Roof Restaurant during this Ramadhan month, you will also automatically donate to the Rumah Anak Yatim Darul Bakti Kota Belud! What easier way to do your part in charity than this?

I myself had the pleasure of sampling this promo recently, and my personal absolute favourite was their BBQ Calamari! I just couldn't get enough of it! Haha..

But don't just listen to me, you should have a go at ALL the stalls available there to fully get your money's worth! ;)

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The Roof Restaurant
11th Floor, Imperial International Hotel
Block D, Warisan Square
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu
Tel: +60 88 522 888
(Facebook page link)
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Just a short promo..

I know there isn't that much time left for this, but if you would like to go for a Christmas buffet over the weekend this December, then perhaps you can check out the All You Can Eat Christmas Brunch at Bella Italia!

(photos provided by Bella Italia Kota Kinabalu)

I realised that I've already blogged about this in my personal blog, but I feel it's more suited in this blog, since it's a food post :)

Last week, my colleagues and I were invited to a company function: Sungkai at Hyatt KK!

The Sungkai Buffet price isn't cheap; it's RM82++, or around RM95nett per person! 

BUT... trust me, the food selection will blow you away! There are so many to choose from!

Some of the dessert choices; there are more, it's crazy!

This is my Round 1 (of 6), teehee!

My colleagues' first round, muahaha!

You know how most people stop eating only after 2 rounds? As for me, I went up to 6 rounds, and STILL didn't get to try all the food!! Crazy!

But I just LOVE the cheese naan, together with the lamb masala!! It was sooooooooo gooooood!!

So to those of you who haven't tried any of the Sungkai Buffets yet, perhaps you can give the one at Hyatt a try huh?

[photo & artwork done by yours truly]

If you are a fan of Mango Lassi, then you should definitely give this Mango Lassi [price : RM12 nett] at The Roof Restaurant a try! It IS after all their Mocktail of the Month (as mentioned on the ad above), along with the Orange Lassi as well!

** Click HERE for more information on these drinks **

Mango Lassi has always been MY favourite drink, and it's not easy to find one that uses the actual fruit on their lassi, so I'm very pleased when I first heard about it. And after trying it myself recently, I was sold! On the spot! Haha..

No seriously, it's very delicious; the amount of yoghurt is just right, which adds a slight sour-ish taste to the drink, the fruit taste is sweet (but not too sweet), and the drink texture is very creamy.

And you can have that drink to go with any food, but it's most perfect for The Roof's April Dish of the Month, the Nasi Briyani [price: RM25 nett]!

Another promo guys..

This time, it's the Sunset Hour at The Roof Restaurant, Imperial International Hotel. By the way, that photo and artwork is done by me! You guys like?

For more info on this promo, click HERE.

The KK Food Reviews crew attended the The Roof Signature Dishes and Set Lunch Launching yesterday at Imperial International Hotel. We arrived quite late, and by the time we arrived, most of the others had already left.

But it was no biggie. We said our hellos to a few people still sitting, sat down, and ordered our lunch.

I was torn in ordering which of these 3 dishes: the Nasi Percik Ayam Bersantan, the Oxtail Assam Pedas, and the Kota Belud Nasi Goreng. But in the end, I chose the latter, simply because I have already tried the other 2 dishes, and I wanted to see how the fried rice taste like.

Kota Belud Nasi Goreng, served with fried chicken, salted fish, chili padi, red onion, fresh long bean, papadum, and pickle vegetable on the side. [Price: RM15 nett]

First of all, I like the fact that the fried rice was served on banana blossom (or banana heart as some of you calls it), and that the side dishes were placed as they are; it allows me to put as much or as little as I want onto the fried rice to my liking. Furthermore, to me, it doesn't look that big of a portion, but wow, was I stuffed by the time I was done! But I mean that in a good way, actually!

WC ordered the Oxtail Assam Pedas, which I had already reviewed on the previous post. So I won't go into detail on that one.

When we were done, we left the restaurant feeling full and satisfied.

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The Roof Restaurant
11th Floor, Imperial International Hotel
Warisan Square
Reservation: +6088-522 888
Operations Hours: Bfast:6.30-10.30am, Lunch:11.00am-2.30pm, Dinner:6.30pm-10.30pm
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One of my ultimate favourite food has got to be the Oxtail Assam Pedas! And what do ya know.. I was at a food photoshoot recently, and one of the dishes turned out to be this Oxtail Assam Pedas! *drool*

And did you know that one of the signature dishes at The Roof Restaurant is this Oxtail Assam Pedas? All the price of RM20 Nett!

"Sabah's sumptuous and famous oxtail, cooked to a tenderly texture in hot and sour spices, is served with white rice, papadum, and pickled vegetables. -The Roof"

I personally have tried it before, and yes, I agree, it's yummy! Tender, too! Sauce is not too spicy, too sour, nor too oily; it's just nice! If you're a fan of this dish, then I'd suggest you try it out as well!

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The Roof Restaurant
11th Floor, Imperial International Hotel
Warisan Square
Reservation: +6088-522 888
Operations Hours: Bfast:6.30-10.30am, Lunch:11.00am-2.30pm, Dinner:6.30pm-10.30pm
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This year, for the first time ever, my fiance WC and I had our first candlelight dinner. 'Twas very memorable: beautiful setting, nice food, friendly staff, the only thing missing was wine (we had to settle for sparkling juice). But let's not get into personal stuff on this blog and go on with talking about the food, shall we?

This is the Warm Grilled Garlic Prawn with Rocket Salad and Balsamic Vinegar Dressing. Both WC and I liked it; the prawn were very soft and easy to eat. I just wished there were more dressing on the salad but hey, that's just me.

For the soup, we had Double Boiled Essence of Chicken with Wanton Dumpling In Coconut. Also served at the same time were some breadsticks and buns, with butter on the side. I loved the wanton, the soup, not so much. This is the only thing I didn't really like out of the whole dinner.

WC's main course, the Grilled Medallion of Beef Tenderloin served with Sweet Potato Timbale, accompanied with Sauteed Spinach, Glazed Carrots and Cream Herb Gravy. The beef was very rare but VERY red and tender inside! I LOVED it!

This is my main course, the Oven Roasted Stuffed Chicken Roulade in Green Apple-Pumpkin Puree, Served with Sabah Vegetable and Red Pepper Cream Sauce. I thought mine was delicious, although I had to ask for more sauce for mine as it weren't enough.

And for dessert, we both had the Chocolate Truffle served with Strawberry Coulis, together with Chocolate Pralines on the side. I loved this dessert, and I'm sure those chocolate lovers would think the same! It's sweet and yet tastes light enough to eat 'til it's gone!

[Coffee or Tea was also served during dessert time]

WC's dessert, the same but with different design

Overall, this Valentine Set Dinner cost us RM75 nett for 2 pax (excluding the sparkling juice). VERY affordable if you ask me, considering the very nice ambience, excellent service of staff, and good food!

I'll definitely consider coming here again for my next Valentine dinner.

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The Roof Restaurant
11th Floor, Imperial International Hotel
Warisan Square
For Reservation: +6088-522 888
Operations Hours: Bfast:6.30-10.30am, Lunch:11.00am-2.30pm, Dinner:6.30pm-10.30pm
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Today, I was one of the lucky people who got to try out the new Set Lunch Menu at The Roof Restaurant, located at Imperial International Hotel in Warisan Square!

There are 3 new set lunches, which are Set A (RM15), Set B (RM20), and Set C (RM25). And this afternoon, we were treated to the very nice lunch from the Set C menu:

Firstly we had the Clear Chicken Soup with Cube Vegetable (no photo of this.. sorry!)

Secondly, we had rice served with these dishes:

Ayam Panggang Percik Bersantan

Daging Masak Merah

Deep Fried Fish with Black Bean Sauce

Steamed Bean Curd with Oyster Sauce

Udang Masak Lemak Kuning

Kacang Panjang Goreng Belacan

And for dessert, we had these:

Bubur Barley

Sliced Fruit Platter

And now my verdict..

I thought that the food were delicious and reasonably priced. The food were served in good portions, too! And I loved the Ayam Percik the most! And the Beef! Yummm!

So the new lunch menu gets a thumbs up from me! You guys should try it too, and let me know what you think of it!

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The Roof Restaurant
Level 11, Imperial International Hotel
Warisan Square
Lunch Hours: 12pm - 3pm
Tel: +60-88-522 888
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