The Armada Hotel in Petaling Jaya is one of the oldest hotels around. Overlooking the Federal Highway, this stalwart hotel still stands valiant with its regular clientele despite being slightly overshadowed by bigger and newer competitors just an arm’s length away. I remember, many many years ago (like maybe 30?!), their Merchant Bar is the most happening joint in town and was a favourite haunt of mine. Fast forward 3 decades and I recently revisited the Armada Hotel to check out its festive offerings for the coming Chinese New Year celebrations.
Despite not having a proper Chinese restaurant in its premise, the hotel management still adheres to the belief that when the festive season calls, special meals befitting the occasion must be made available. The Armada Hotel holds on to this tradition steadfastly and that’s probably the secret to its indomitable and enduring spirit.
Deep-fried Garoupa Thai-style
To welcome the Year of the Boar, Chef Chew and his team at the Utara Coffee House will be serving various “good luck” dishes on the Chinese New Year Reunion Buffet Dinner from now till 4 February 2019. Why not try having a buffet dinner for this coming reunion gathering? It’s flexible, relaxing and everyone can eat at a pace he/she is comfortable with!
Wok-fried Tiger Prawns with Buttered Coconut Almond Flakes
Chicken & Dried Scallops Soup
Do look out for special dishes like Chinese Fried Chap Chye with Mushrooms, Yam Rice in Lotus Leaf, Pak Far Chicken, Deep Fried Garoupa Thai Style, Stir-Fried Kam Heong Lala and Wok-fried Tiger Prawns with Buttered Coconut Almond Flakes, just to name a few. I must say I’m pretty impressed with the quality of the dishes presented during the food tasting. Chef Chew’s capabilities and deft hands worked their magic – the dishes were tasty with authentic flavours and nuances which only experience and skills can breed.
Pak Far Chicken
Kam Heong Mussels
Fried Chap Chye with Mushrooms
Yam Rice in Lotus Leaves
Chinese Mochi
Deep-fried Nian Gao
The Chinese New Year Reunion Buffet Dinner is priced at RM90+ per adult, RM72+ for senior citizens and RM45+ per child.
A Chinese New Year feast is not complete without tossing some Yee Sang to boost good luck, health and prosperity. A la carte orders of Fruitti Veggie Yee Sang (vegetarian) at RM78+ per portion and King Salmon Yee Sang at RM88+ per portion are available.
Another indulgence that should not be missed is the braised Treasure Pot of goodness that is also known as ‘Poon Choy’. Deep in flavors and aroma, the Treasure Pot is available to order in-house and as a take-away at RM428+.
Both Yee Sang and Treasure Pots are available to order from 1 January to 19 February 2019.
Besides the Reunion Buffet Dinner, there are also options for sit-down meals a la Chinese-style. Chef Chew and team have curated several exclusive set menus (for tables of 10 pax):
• Everlasting Future Set Menu priced at RM1188+
• Bountiful Treasure Set Menu priced at RM1288+
• Prosperity of Luck Set Menu priced at RM1388+
• Prosperity of Fusion Set Menu priced at RM1508+
The above CNY Set Dinner Menus are available to order from 1 January to 19 February 2019.
For reservations or enquiries on these Chinese New Year specials, please call +603 7954 6888 ext 4557 – Utara Coffee House or email [email protected].
THE ARMADA HOTEL
Lot 6 Lorong Utara C
Section 52
46200 Petaling Jaya
Tel: +603-7954-6888
Thank you so much….. for these postings. We are not rich and so only can eat these once a year at Armada at the cheapest available prices and sincerely hope you too enjoy these with us.