Showing posts with label highlands. Show all posts
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Sunday, September 10, 2017

Birthday Celebration at Hotel on the Park @ Resorts World Genting

The family is always more excited when it comes to my father's and sister's birthday. Because their special days fall on the same month and only 2 weeks apart, it is one of the months that we look forward to in the year because their birthday bash would be combined and a party-worthy one. When we heard that Genting has reincarnated one of its hotels into a spanking funky hotel, we decided to make their birthday celebration literally a cool one!
Check out our staycation in Genting's latest Hotel on the Park
Although just an hour away from Kuala Lumpur, Genting never fails to make me feel like I am in another country. In the cable car especially, I am awed by its scenery again and again. For a moment, those ethereal mist managed to hoodwink me the whole family to thinking that we were in Switzerland! Hahaha how we wished.
With the fambam
Scenery behind us managed to delude us to thinking we were in Switzerland
Being Resorts World Genting's first hotel, the Theme Park hotel has contributed to the propagation of the many other hotels at the peak. Resorts World Genting gives no chance for its longest established hotel to be a passe among its stellar and newer assets. In July 2017, the Theme Park Hotel has been relaunched into the spanking new Hotel on the Park, accommodating mainly families and visitors in groups, in preparation for the opening of the very anticipated Fox Theme Park!
The main entrance of Hotel on the Park already imbues a sprightly mood
The reception of the hotel adopts a minimalist and contemporary style 
If the hotel was a human, I would definitely hire the plastic surgeon who did its make over! There was no sign of old-age at the Hotel on the Park. In fact, it is saturated boisterous energy and hints of fun at every corner. At the lobby itself, check out their trick mirror, giant bench and stacks of huge cups.
The lobby is already a fun place to be!
Parents having good photography time with their children
Never too small for a huge bench!
Which giant family these cups belong to?
We already had an expectation of what the room would make us feel but when we stepped into the room, the real thing exceeded it. Sorry to bust the surprise for you but this is what the room looks like. The sight the drawings on the blinds and wall will already make children feel like the hotel is designed for them. And for adults, welcome to la la land!
Our room comfortable for 6 people!
My sister Evy on the upper deck and she doesn't know the surprise yet
Artsy room that appeals to anyone ready to have fun!
Despite the playful interior, there are some really serious matters being taken care of in the hotel. There is a fully functional safety box in every room, deep compartments big enough to stow away your bulky luggage, toiletries enough for everyone (six people for our room), thick towels and anti-slip slippers for all.
Safety box to keep  your valuables locked away
Space saving compartments to substitute the conventional cupboard
Happy feet for all
Being the first hotel build in Genting, it is seated at a vantage location that overlooks the low lands. To me, the magnificent view is worth the whole stay. In the future, Fox Theme Park better be another reason! No photograph can do justice to the scenery we have from our room. The night view is even more spell-binding. I found myself letting the glowing lights lull me to sleep.
Breathtaking scenery overlooking the English Garden and even KL! 
If you think this is beautiful, wait till the sun sets. Scroll down! I will show you
Daddy powering up with some complimentary drinks
And me powering up my phone. They know exactly where power points should be!
The spacious bathroom that can accommodate one person showering, 1 person at the toilet, 2 persons brushing teeth and 2 persons applying make up all at the same time!
Ooo la la! 
Sufficient toiletries and towels for 6 people
Papa and Evon's birthday surprise cakes by the hotel staff!
The English Garden just in front of the hotel is a place that you cannot miss. This paradise matches the portrayal of Eden in my mind. Park benches are at every corner for visitors to sit and absorb nature's grace. When the moon replaces the sun, a visit to the English Garden is even more compulsory! The vantage point that commands a heavenly view is beyond words. Watch the night orchestrate an awesome show of lights and luminescence.
A walk at the English Garden
The lost maiden
Marry marry quite conquery, how does your garden grow?
A sumptuous family dinner at the Coffee Terrace
The night view at the Talking Garden (in the English Garden) is beyond words
The Cyndrical Fountain glows majestically amid the garden
Mom and I couldn't leave the spectacular view
I was dazed by this view all night long
Rise and shine but not willing to leave the covers just yet
Morning was not easy for us that Sunday. I did not know drugs can come in the form of a bed! We slept so well because the air is naturally conditioned and indisputably the best medicine from the malaise of daily work. But Chin Swee Temple was waiting so we had some incentive to resist sleeping in. Breakfast at Eatopia was ready at 9pm. The grab-and-go breakfast was a huge packet of yummy chicken curry nasi lemak, a pastry and a can of beverage. Definitely was fueled up to kick-start the day!

Check out our day at Chin Swee Cave Temple and Senikome, Resorts World Genting's latest arts and cultural centre.
Breakfast on the go at Eatopia
Generous packet of nasi lemak, pastry and a can of beverage for each guest of the room
The grandeur of the horizon from our room
Hotel on the Park also offers quadroom for 4 people and for people with special needs because everybody deserves to be happy!

For reservations, kindly go to www.rwgenting.com/accommodation/hotels/Hotel-on-the-Park/
The quad room (4 pax) with 2 queen size bed, 260 sqft large
Room for people with special needs
Hotel is disabled friendly. They deserve a comfortable holiday like everyone else
Our art time at Senikome
Playing games we used to occupy ourselves with during primary school
Congkak, batu seremban, chapteh are all available at Senikome to revive those nostalgia 
Pray pray at Chin Swee Temple
The wide landscapes of Chin Swee Temple
Evy shopping at Sky Avenue
With the troupe of mob dancers at Sky Avenue

For more information, visit www.rwgenting.com
Check out our day at Chin Swee Cave Temple and Senikome, Resorts World Genting's latest arts and cultural centre.


Sunday, November 8, 2015

Bubbles and Bites @ Resorts World Genting

You have no idea what is hidden behind the humble looking Bubbles & Bites. Located on the second floor of Maxims in the heart of Resorts World Genting, this Scrabble-themed restaurant seems like a normal eatery but you will surprised that it is not as ordinary as you think it is.

Bubble and bites restaurant at Resorts World Genting
Bubbles & Bites blends a lot of expertise into their food. Pasta is one of their pride. They are undaunted when it comes to pasta quality as everything is self-made from scratch. I witnessed with amazement how Chef Khairul Azhar transformed modest flour and eggs into a plate of mouth-watering dish.
Chef Khairul Azhar making pasta from scratch
Looks like how they do the pan mee
Churning out pasta tagliatelle

There is something that I must mention about Bubbles & Bite's pasta. I am not a pasta fan as I always find them pasty and sometimes rubbery. But this restaurant's pasta made me go for doubles. They redefined al-dente with its springy strands. Every bite was firm, allowing my teeth to sink in enough before they neatly break off.

Pasta Carbonara & Crispy Lamb Denver RM26.00 (member) RM29.00 (non-member)
Pasta Carbonara's sauce was creamy and yet not too thick. The flavour lightly lingered in my throat without an overpowering milky aftertaste like some carbonaras give. Sprinkles of lamb bits added delightful variations of texture to the dish. This is, however, is the dish to appreciate its pasta, not the lamb. Wait till we come to the Lamb Shank.

Al-Dente Squid Ink Pasta cooked with seafood, garlic and tomato base
RM31.00 (member) RM34.00 (non-member)
The piquancy of this pasta's tomato base is just right to lure you mouthful after mouthful. Sweet, sour and salty were balanced faultlessly. With seafood accompanying, this will make a wonderful choice. 

Hand-pressed pizza base
Another specialty of Bubbles and Bites is their pizza. The simple preference to hand-press their dough instead of pin-rolling them makes a difference that will go a long way. By hand, the crust accommodates more air pockets to allow the base to balloon into a crispier indulgence.
Chef Khairul shoveling the pasta into the oven
Carbonara Pizza RM33.00 (member) RM36.00 (non-member)
The Carbonarra Pizza is done the authentic Italian way. No cream base is used. The straight forward collaboration between cheese and eggs is suffice to keep your eyes closed with satisfaction. 

Pesto Di Basilico RM38.00 (member) RM41.00 (non-member)
Pesto Di Basilico highlights the tangy pesto sauce with bites of prawns and hints of almond. 

Italian Buffalo Margherita Pizza RM55.00 (member) RM58.00 (non-member)
Th Buffalo Margherita Pizza shows off the use of juicy buffalo cheese, enhanced with fresh basil and dry oregano.

Relaxing and casual ambience
8 Hours Slow Braised Lamb Shank RM38.00 (member) RM42.00 (non-member)
The Slow Braised Lamb Shank made such an impression that I did not care if my boyfriend had enough share hehe... The brilliance of producing such tender meat that would fall off the bone at the touch of the spoon cannot be ignored. The sauce intensified the gamy lamb and made the cous cous irresistible. If there was one dish to be chosen from the menu, I vote for this one!

Ethiopian Chicken RM28.00 (member) RM31.00 (non-member)
Embark on an African journey with Ethiopian Chicken. Enjoy chicken slow braised in aromatic herbs and spices with pita bread and a tad of refreshing sour cream.

All day breakfast in a skillet
Bud Spencer Breakfast RM30.00 (member) RM33.00 (non-member)
Eat like a cowboy with Bubble & Bites' all day breakfast served stylishly in a pan. This dish felt a little heavy for me. Wild Wild West inspired, cheesy corned beef is adapted with potatoes, perfected with sunny side up and flooded with thick gravy.

Our Simply Fresh Hamburger RM28.00 (member) RM31.00 (non-member)
The Simply Fresh Hamburger is cleverly innovated with Wagyu lard introduced into the freshly ground beef creating that succulent and smooth texture. The burger is bulked up with the usual gherkins, half-burnt onions between 2 soft buns.

Peri-peri Chicken Wings RM23.00 (member) RM26.00 (non-member)
Don't get me started with this Peri-peri Chicken. My boyfriend, who is an avid chicken wing fan approves of this without a doubt. The wings are fried to a fragile crisp while the meat inside is cooked just right to retain its juiciness.

House Special Avocado Fries with Tangy Sauce RM31.00 (member) RM34.00 (non-member)
There are many variations of fries nowadays but avocado fries? Bubbles & Bites believes in "cooking is art and art is heart". Deep fried the healthier way using corn oil, avocado fries is certainly special as its crispy breaded crust encases the rich and creamy avocado. Eaten with tartar sauce, this dish will certainly grow on you.

Chocolate Brownies RM13.00 (member) RM15.00 (non-member)
If you manage to salvage some space after those yummy dishes, seal the satisfaction with a slice of chocolate brownie. No one can resist cold ice-cream atop soft brown chocolate brownie.

Mill Orchard Juice 1 Liter in apple-lemon/ apple-current/ apple-orange/ classic apple
RM31.00 (member) RM34.00 (non-member)
Bundaberg 375ml rootbeer/ ginger beer
RM18.00 (member) RM20.00 (non-member)

A variety of bubbly drinks

The name Bubbles is earnestly defined by the variety of special beverages available in the restaurant. They can be so special that certain drinks can only be found in this eatery. Brands like Bundaberg (rootbeer) and Mill Orchard Juice are only available here in the whole of Malaysia. These quality drinks are able to make customers come to Genting just to get a carton or two back home.

A satisfied face
It was difficult to complain in Bubbles & Bites. I felt that there was heart in every dish- an ingredient to make customers revisit for more!

Bubbles & Bites is open from 11am to midnight on weekdays and till 2am on weekends, eve of public holidays and school holidays.

For more information, please call 03-2718 1118 or log on to www.rwgenting.com