Celebrate the festive season at Amari JB

Amari Johor Baru is celebrating Christmas and the New Year with sumptuous festive spreads at the Amaya Food Gallery and the Dip Bar, by the swimming pool on Level 8.

Entrance to the Amaya Food Gallery at Amari Johor Baru
While making my way to Level 6 or the lobby level of the hotel for a preview of some of the food highlights in the Christmas buffet, I’m thinking about what will persuade me (and other festive diners!) to choose to dine at the Amaya Food Gallery.

As for me, I will consider the wide array of food choices in the buffet spread, an attractive and mouth-watering offering of festive food and most of all, an affordable price that will not burn a hole in my pocket!

The festive décor beckons me to enter the Amaya Food Gallery and I zero in on the range of attractive desserts specially prepared for this festive season.

Pastry Chef, Syeriff Hafizal presents his festive desserts
This sweet section is the pride Pastry Chef, Syeriff Hafizal, who is on hand to point out the variety of the creatively designed festive cookies, cakes and chocolate yule logs.

I also spot Christmas Stollen, French Pastries, Crepe Suzette and a selection of ice-cream and jellies.

Perched on a warmer, there is Christmas Plum Pudding to enjoy with a drizzle of vanilla sauce.

By just looking at the interesting display, I make a mental note to save some space for these delightful desserts.

Then I meet with Executive Chef Andy who proudly introduces the various sections with highlights of dishes, to tantalize our taste-buds.

The Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner, served on Monday, Dec 24 from 6.30pm to 10.30pm, features a spectacular menu of Chinese, Malay, Indian, Thai and western dishes, some of which will be prepared from live cooking stations.

Carving the whole roasted turkey
at the Festive Roast Corner
In the Festive Roast Corner, there is traditional oven-roasted Young Turkey, Roasted Honey Chicken Ham served with Cranberry Sauce and Pineapple Chutney, and wood smoked Whole Lamb served with Sarawak Black Pepper Sauce and Mint Sauce.

For diners who may prefer fish, there is also baked Whole Seabass prepared Rota-style with Basil Pesto and Roma Tomato Salsa, in the buffet.

In the Premium Barbecue Station, diners may pick from choices like Lamb Shoulder, Beef Tenderloin, Herbs Marinated Chicken and Cheese Sausages, all grilled to perfection and to be savoured with sauces like Truffle Mushroom Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Chilli Sauce and Mustard.

Side items from the Barbecue Station include Corn on the Cob, Roasted Pumpkin Wedges and Winter Vegetables.

In addition, there are family favourites like Irish Lamb Stew, Braised Beef in casserole, Classic Vegetable Lasagne and Seafood Pilaf Rice.

The Pasta Section serves three types of Italian pasta with two choices of sauces; Vegetarian Tomato Napoli sauce and Creamy Turkey Ham and Mushroom sauce.

Executive Chef Andy at the Soup Station
In the Soup Station, there is Creamy Butter-Nut Squash and Carrot Soup and the Amaya’s popular Thai, Tom Yam Goong soup.

This buffet also serves a range of Asian favourites like Thai Green Chicken Curry, Pandan Chicken, Thai-style deep-fried Fish Fillet with three flavours of sauces, Beef Rendang, Lamb Caramel, Assorted Satay, Singapore Old-School Chili Crab to savour with Crispy Mantou, assorted Dim Sum, Five-Spice Roasted Chicken, Half-Baked Lobster Thermidor and Braised Double Mushrooms with Broccoli, among other exciting dishes.

Diners can expect an appearance of Santa Claus who will come with candy for the children while live music entertainment will be provided by the Ten Papers Band. There is also a Lucky Draw with exciting prizes to be won!

The Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner at Amaya Food Gallery is priced at RM148 nett per person and 50% off for children aged six to 12 and seniors aged 60 and above.

At the Dip Bar, a romantic Christmas Eve Set Dinner will be served at RM320 nett per couple for a four-course set menu. With the addition of Mum Champagne, the four-course set dinner is priced at RM538 nett per couple.

On Christmas Day, Dec 25, the Buffet Lunch at Amaya Food Gallery from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, is priced at RM108 nett per person and 50% off for children aged six to 12 and seniors aged 60 and above.

All-time favourite, freshly grilled Satay is part of the buffet
The Amaya Café also accepts orders for take-away festive dishes with 24-hours’ advance notice.

Just fill up an order form for a choice of Roasted Turkey with all the trimmings, Roasted grain-fed Australian Beef Striploin, Roasted Chicken and Roasted New Zealand Leg of Lamb with a choice of sauces.

Orders are also accepted for side items like Mashed Truffle Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes with Herbs and Garlic, Braised Red Cabbage and Glazed Carrots.

You may also place advance orders for traditional Christmas sweets like Stollen, Ginger Bread Man, Marshmallow Pop Sticks, Candy Apples, Snowflakes Macaroon, Yule Log Cakes, Chocolate Santa and Mince Pies.

Pamper yourselves on the last day of 2018 with a sumptuous New Year’s Eve Buffet Lunch at the Amaya Food Gallery from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, at RM108 nett per person and 50% off for children aged six to 12 and seniors aged 60 and above.

The New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner at Amaya Food Gallery, Dec 31 from 6.30pm to 10.30pm, is priced at RM148 nett per person and 50% off for children aged six to 12 and seniors aged 60 and above.

Executive Chef Andy [Right] and his culinary team are all set to celebrate the season with their sumptuous buffet spreads!
Besides an exciting buffet that features Seafood-On-Ice, barbecued grilled meats, Thai dishes and a range of delightful desserts, live music entertainment will be provided by the Ten Papers Band.

At the Dip Bar, a romantic New Year’s Eve Set Dinner will be served at RM320 nett per couple for a four-course set menu. With the addition of Mum Champagne, the four-course set dinner is priced at RM538 nett per couple.

Amari Johor Baru is at No. 82-C Jalan Trus, 80000 Johor Baru. 

Advance reservations are recommended, Tel: 607 – 266 8888 or email: amaya.johorbahru@amari.com.  For more info, visit website: www.amari.com

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