Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel – Cafe BLD | The Halal Food Blog

Posted: 14 Jan 2016 09:42 AM PST

You all remember when we visited Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel late last year right?
Yeah it was definitely a blast and besides enjoying the hospitality at that 5-Star accommodation, we also had a blast dining at the restaurants in and around the hotel.

We posted about the buffet breakfast at Cafe BLD but we also visited the restaurant for dinner one of those evenings and we have been saving the post because we're gonna be visiting the hotel again really soon! So here's a reminder of the good things in store!

They do have a Dinner Buffet because, well, everyone loves a buffet right?
But they actually also have an ala carte menu which is perfect in case we wanna try something different. Definitely a good choice if you're staying for a few days – one night buffet, one night ala carte! LOL

Anyways, we're gonna do what's best for any buffet post and that's line up a lot of photos of the food you might find on the line at Cafe BLD for the Dinner Buffet. But please keep in mind that dishes are subject to rotation so it's not always going to be the exact same dishes every time. Plus we did visit in October 2015 so there were some German cuisine dishes for Oktoberfest. They may not be available now but it just goes to show that at cafe BLD, they do have special seasonal selections so depending on when you're visiting, you're bound to find something special!

Okay so here we go? Ready?

Cold Seafood Spread

Japanese Selection

DIY Salad Station

Assorted Dim Sum

'Live' Noodles Station

Coffee Fish

Stir-Fry Station

Beef Schnitzel

Spinat Spaetzle

Hackbraten Beef Meatloaf

Desserts Galore!

And all of that was just the buffet spread. In fact, there were more dishes but we just chose the best of the best because we wanted to sit down and makan ASAP also LOL

They also have a great and extensive ala carte menu like we mentioned which include loads of things including fresh pizza!

Yep! They have an actual wood-fire oven!! You can imagine how great the pizza is gonna be right?
They have 5 types to choose from including one where you can customize your own pizza from scratch!

Well, we didn't have the pizza but we got to try some of the house specialties including something that will set hearts and mouth afire…

Asian Chicken Salad

That, dear readers, is the Asian Chicken Salad. And boy oh boy is it one spicy salad!

It's got Mesclun greens, grilled chicken slices, shallots, ginger flower, chili and lime juice. Seems like a simple and straightforward combination of ingredients right? Well, the combination of those ingredients have unlocked an unknowing level of spiciness that is simply SHIOK to the max!!

LOL anyways it's definitely a must try when you visit especially if you're a fan of the spicy.

Lamb Chops

Next up was the Lamb Chops which came on a sizzling hot plate. So it comes with fries (says Gratin Potatoes on the menu though…) and some salad. Plus, they pour on the brown gravy with a hint of black pepper when they serve the dish to your table.

The perfect done-ness for lamb and a great tasting dish all-round.
I guess anything on a sizzling plate is bound to get your appetites going right? LOL

Anyways, they've got so much on the menu. From local delights like Char Kway Teow and Chicken Rice to sandwiches and burgers to pasta and Western delights like Fish and Chips and Steak and of course, let's not forget the desserts!

Dark Chocolate Volcano

So this dish arrived with a teacup on it. And in this teacup, it seems like some chocolate.
We're told that the dessert is named Dark Chocolate Volcano and here we are wondering to ourselves "Errrr…. why would they call this the Dark Chocolate Volcano?"

And then we found out.

Yeah that really happened.
It's just a teacup but it's filled with some of the most potent chocolatey goodness we've ever had. Seriously!

In fact, the Dark Chocolate Volcano is sooooo rich and decadent, you might want to consider sharing it.

And by the way, they've got a great selection of Mocktails to go along with the great food you're enjoying too!

So as you can see, the reasons for us heading back to Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel are clear.
Not only are we talking about enjoying one of the best 5-star experiences ever, there's so much great food to be enjoyed while you're there?

You'll probably enjoy yourselves so much that you won't even want to leave the hotel and you won't need to either

Cafe BLD

Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel
Lobby Level
2, Jalan Permas 11, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya
81750, Masai, Johor, Malaysia

Tel: +60 7-381 3333
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/jhbbr-renaissance-johor-bahru-hotel/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RenaissanceJohorBahruHotel
Instagram: @renaissancejohorbahru

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[ACCOMMODATION, HELLO KITTY IN OZ PART 2 ] HOTEL JEN ...

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 01:30 AM PST

GUESS where were we amidst these tranquility and peace with sails and yacht right behind us?

With my dearie ger Elgena...

and my sweetest sis Virginia~~

Yes that's right.

Say Hi to Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour! Hotel Jen PH is your exclusive accommodation companion when you arrive in Puteri Harbour, Johor is located in Nusajaya, 20mins from the JB custom. We boarded the coach from SIngapore Flyer and the total journey via the new causeway link was merely 45 mins in total.

Be welcome by the whimsical likes of childhood joy at the lobby.

HELLO KITTY!

And... SNACKS GALORE ATTACK!

Take your pick... but pls pay up of course... :)

Delay no more, here's The KEY to our DELUXE ROOM.

Over at our cozy bedroom with twin beds, I had the most comfy enjoyable stay. It has been a long time ever since. With these poster beds, nothing could go wrong and I wish the nights were longer. The room was neat and clean, well maintained and you could just feel yourself unwinding.

The bathroom was clean and spacious to the max

with ample amenities...

and comes with a bath tub attached.

Fast free WiFi everywhere. Our room was facing not the harbour but well it was okay, more on the harbour view later. The room was welcomingly spacious with a desk table and a sofa couch for business travellers who need to get some work done.

Let's walk around! Beautiful facade around the premises.

GORGEOUS GORGEOUS INFINITY POOL which overlooks the harbour!!

This is definitely one of the main attraction for Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour. Located in Blk 3 it opens daily from 7am.

Dawn Breaking~~

The adjacent jacuzzi pool (foreground) was such a relaxing treat no less. Bubbles Bubbles! The Sky Bar (right) rocks to live at night by the serene lapping of the waters by the pool.

Harbour view from the top

across the outdoor walkway from the pool leads to the other building with other recreational facilities such as....

The GYM...

The HEALTH CLUB whereby massage services are available.

Souvenir shops~

And further down is the CLUB LOUNGE. Exclusive to VIPS.

For other interesting aesthetics round the hotel...

CAFE HARBOUR

Now let's makan! We were right in the midst of halloween fun and look what they did to welcome guests~

The interior on the other hand was nothing scary at all. In fact it was all very welcoming as we anticipate the WIDE SPREAD of sumptuous international buffet spread. I can safely say that, even months down the road as I am writing this, I am still missing this delectable buffet line. For sure, they have one of the more generous and delicious spread for hotel buffets in JB. If you ever just want to eat and laze around, you will do no wrong in spending your weekends here in Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour.