It’s a working date night again for me and my wife. Plus the kid, of course. This time around, it’s in our all time favourite restaurant, Utara Coffee House at Armada Hotel. 🙂 They are offering a buffet in conjunction of the Holy month of Ramadan, and I have to say that I’m impressed with what they have to offer.The spread would make you wish that you have a few empty tummy to fill them up with.Guests can expect to indulge in only the most authentic method of preparation and ingredients this coming Ramadhan. With more than 100 dishes available, Utara Coffee House promises to showcase a wide selection of dishes that emphasizes on a variety of flavors and scent that will titillate your palate after a long day of fasting.

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Dishes not to be missed

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Be sure to go with hungry tummy, these are simply delicious

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One of the dishes that tickle me fancy: the Shish Kebabs with sides.

 

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There’s fresh ulams for the fans of greens

 photo IMG_20140623_184219_zpsbmbv3wnc.jpgI’m not a fan of sourish stuff or pickles, but my wife loves it, and at the rate she gobbled these down made me wonder if she’s pregnant. 😛

 

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Rojak. Did not managed to try this, but if memory serves me right, the sauce is to die for, so if you might wanna have a go at this.

 

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Utara Coffee House is their bubur lambuk, so authentic that you could have sworn that it comes from a mosque’s moreh offering. 🙂

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Roasted lamb and nasi briyani. One of the highlights of the buffet.

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Satay

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Laksa counter. Prepared ala minute just for you.

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My fussy wife approves this. So I guess it’s good.

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Nasi rempah

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Sambal petai udang
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To-die-for curry fishead. A perfect pair for the nasi briyani or nasi berempah.

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Kambing kuzi

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Gulai ayam

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Roti jala.

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Lemang

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Serundings to pair your lemang with. :) A pleasant surprise for a lemang and ketupat fan like me! photo PhotoGrid_1403590684252_zpss6hb74rw.jpg

Desserts include traditional Malay Kuih, French pastries and tempting sweet delicacies such as Pengat Nangka, Bubur Pulut Hitam, Ais Kacang and Bubur Cha-Cha all prepared specially for the sweet tooth.  There’s also a variety of beverages prepared for you to quench your thirst: Cincau, Kelapa Muda, Jagung, Kembang Semangkuk, Selasih and more.

‘Citarasa Tradisi Ramadhan Buffet Dinner’ priced at RM85.00++ per adult and RM43.00++ per child from Monday, 7 July 2014 – Sunday, 27 July 2014.

For those who can’t wait for the feast to begin, Utara Coffee House will commence with a Pre-Ramadhan Buffet Dinner from Monday, 23 June 2014 – Saturday, 6 July 2014 priced at RM65.00++ per adult and RM33.00++ per child.

To mark the end of the fasting month and welcome the joyous festival of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Utara Coffee House will also be celebrating the occasion with a wide selection of goodies through the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Hi-Tea Buffet priced at RM60.00++ per adult and RM35.00++ per child on Monday, 28th & Tuesday, 29th July 2014 from 12noon to 4.00pm. For reservations, please call (03) 7954 6888 ext. 4557 Utara Coffee House.