DoubleTree JB shines the Light of the Season

 

DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Baru shines with the Light of the Season by presenting a month-long celebration for get-togethers, family reunions and friendship renewals at the end of another challenging year where we mostly stayed at home, separated from loved ones.

 

Snow scene in the decor for Light of the Season
celebration in the Makan Kitchen

As buffets and dine-in with table service in compliance with the current Health and Safety measures are becoming the norm again, the hotel is ready to welcome diners back to celebrate delightful days, enchanting evenings and magical moments this festive season.

 

An array of exciting festive menus is prepared by Executive Chef Hassan Mohammad and his culinary team to serve from the Makan Kitchen, renowned for its popular buffet dinners, The Food Store for seasonal treats and gifts, festive high teas at Axis Lounge, to elegant set menus served at Tosca as well as seasonal takeaways for everyone to enjoy.

 

Diners familiar with the Makan Kitchen can look forward to enjoying festive fare along with a wide selection of appetizers, soup, salads, main course items and desserts in the sections that serve Malay, Chinese, Indian and International cuisines.

 

Entrance to the Makan Kitchen
at DoubleTree by Hilton JB

Among the menu highlights in the Carvery Station this festive season are Roasted Whole Turkey with bread stuffing and complementary sauces, Lamb Pot Pie, Beef Tenderloin Wellington, baked Shepherd’s Skillet and Chicken Schnitzel.

 

In addition to a choice of complementary sauces, the meats are also served with Sauteed Brussel Sprouts, Roasted Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables.

 

Among the International flavours in the festive spread are Moroccan Lamb Balls Stew and an authentic Tom Yam soup served with noodles and condiments.

 

Seafood lovers will not be able to resist the range of seafood stewed in a peppery, savoury gravy of the Sze Chuan Hot Pot. Savour succulent morsels from whole fish, shellfish, mussels and crayfish all soaked in the spicy Sze Chuan sauce.

 

Then leave space to indulge in Christmas sweet treats like traditional Christmas Pudding, Dried Summer Fruit Stollen, Pumpkin Tart, Gingerbread Crème Brulee and assorted Christmas cookies and pralines.

 

Roast Turkey served with a choice of sauces

To add to the festive mood, help yourselves to portions from the One-Meter-Long Yule Log and an Instagram-worthy Croquembouche Tower.

 

For gift ideas and celebration takeaways, Christmas staples of Chocolate Yule Log, Fruit Cake and Eggnog Cake are available from The Food Store.

 

There is also freshly baked Brown Butter Pear Torte, best served warm with ice-cream, an upside-down cake dusted with snow sugar for a sense of wintry wonder.

 

There are more than 15 holiday sweet treats to choose from including items in the Gingerbread series, Christmas Stollen and Festive Chocolates.

 

Serving a portion of Beef
Tenderloin Wellington

The Festive Treats Buffet at Makan Kitchen will be served from 6.30pm to 10.00pm from Sunday to Thursday, Dec 2 to 30. Priced at RM118 nett per adult and RM59 nett per child. Seniors aged 60 years and above will enjoy 50% discount.

 

On Christmas Eve, Dec 24 and on Christmas Day, Dec 25, the Makan Kitchen will host a Whimsical Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Buffet Dinner served from 6.30pm to 10pm. Priced at RM188 nett per adult and RM94 nett per child.

 

On Dec 25 and 26, savour a Whimsical Christmas High Tea Buffet from 12.20pm to 3.30pm daily, priced at RM108 nett per adult and RM54 net per child. Seniors aged 60 years and above will enjoy 50% discount.

 

Meanwhile the Axis Lounge presents Magical Christmas Marvels, High Tea with a festive touch throughout the month of December.

 

Seafood in the Sze Chuan Hot Pot

Axis Lounge Weekday High Tea (Monday to Friday) 12pm to 6pm. From RM78 nett per set for two persons.

 

Axis Lounge Magical Weekend Afternoon High Tea, Dec 4 to 26, (Saturday and Sunday) 2pm to 6pm. From RM88 nett per person with free-flow of Winter Berry Mocktail.

 

This charming Christmas themed tea set that comes with a choice of brewed tea, will be served with the season’s specials like White Christmas Lamington, Turkey Sandwich with Relish, Gingerbread scones with cream, butter and strawberry jam, Mini Christmas Pudding and Panettone.

 

Indulge in a slice (or more!) from the
One Meter-Long Yule Log

The Tosca Signature Takeaways are priced from RM88 nett with Whole Turkey, Lamb Sous Vide, Turkey Breast Hamper and Panforte or Italian Fruitcake. These takeaway orders should be placed at least three days in advance.

 

To usher in the new year 2022 with a sumptuous meal, the Makan Kitchen will serve its popular buffet spreads on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day as well as for High Tea.

 

New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day Buffet Dinner, on Dec 31 and 1 Jan 2022, 6.30pm to 10pm, RM168 nett per adult and RM84 per child. Make your reservations now to enjoy Early Bird price of RM138 nett per adult and RM69 nett per child.

 

Traditional Dried Summer Fruit Stollen

New Year’s Day High Tea Buffet on 1 & 2 January 2022, 12.30pm to 3pm, RM88 net per adult and RM44 nett per child. Seniors aged 60 years and above will enjoy 50% discount.

 

The Light of the Season celebration at DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Baru happens throughout the month of December 2021 till 2 January 2022 with varying dates for the respective promotions.

 

For more info and reservations, visit website: eatdrinkhilton.com, Tel: +607 268 6868 or email: JohorBahru.FB@hilton.com

 

A range of festive takeaway items are available for purchase from the hotel’s festive counter or online via www.takeushome.com/doubletree-jb.

 

DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Baru is located at No. 12 Jalan Ngee Heng, 80000 Johor Baru, Johor.