The Square @ Novotel Melaka

Food hunting is one of the main activity whenever I visit Melaka, however the sweltering tropical heat deterred us from going out from the hotel. Yes, we managed to try some local good food during our recent 3D2N trip (which I’ll be sharing it in another post), and we have chance to dine in at Novotel Melaka’s in-house restaurant as well.

The Square, Novotel’s signature all-day dining restaurant features buffet breakfast and dinner as well as hi-tea. There is also an extensive ala carte menu for local street food delights and international cuisine.

We were greeted by this modernly designed buffet station once we stepped into the restaurant. Beautifully accentuated with light panels similar with the glowing tree pillar at the lobby.

 

 

Walk into the second section of the restaurant lie a spacious dining area. Integrates colours and lively vibe in its ambience, I particularly adore the use of colours, the bright turquoise and red chairs heightening the vibrancy of the space to a whole new level.

 

Breakfast

The breakfast buffet spread was pretty standard ranging from eggs of assorted preparations, sausages, soup and fried noodles, porridge, salad, cheeses, cold cut, waffles, breads and pastries, fresh fruits, yoghurt, juices, coffee and tea.

 

Ala Carte Lunch

A basket of breads and bun was brought to us while waiting for our food to be served.

 

Chicken Pongteh (RM 22.00)

A classic Nyonya style chicken stewed cooked with fermented soy bean and Gula Melaka. It was decent with tender chicken meat paired with mushroom and potatoes. The gravy was creamy and savory which went really well with white rice however it was slightly under seasoned for my liking, I prefer it with stronger flavor.

 

Asam Ikan Pedas

My choice of Asam Ikan Pedas was excellent! Generous amount of battered fried fillet and vegetables drenched in spicy and  sour. The broth had a great flavors that strikes a well balance of sourness and hotness that had me compulsively slurping up to the every last drop 😛 (Even the hubby stole a few spoons and exclaimed “Ho Chiak”!)

 

Nasi Lemak Ibunda (RM 22.00)

Gorgeously served on a long rectangular shape plate, Sam’s nasi lamak had her seal of approval from the extremely fragrant steamed coconut rice, spiced fried chicken, fried egg and condiments. The coconut rice definitely deserve an additional clap for its fluffiness and heavenly infused with aromatic coconut milk. Sam can’t take spicy food so I had some of the sambal with the rice and found it was mild in spiciness with hint of sweetness, pretty good stuff.

 

Other dishes worth check out is:-

Yong Chow Fried Rice (RM 18.00) which seem to be well prepared served with a huge prawn.

 

Nyonya Curry Laksa (RM 18.00), topped with quite plenty of ingredients  such as  prawn, chicken, egg, fish ball, fish cakes & bean curd puffs.

 

Sago Gula Melaka with Diced Mango (RM 8.00)

 

Buffet Dinner

 

 

The buffet dinner featured a decent spread of Nyonya delights as well as some western and and Chinese cuisines.

 

Oh Chien (oyster omelet) being freshly prepared at the live station.

 

The dessert corner was filled with assorted colourful Nyonya kuih, cakes, pies, puddings, mousses and completed with fresh cut fruits.

 

My choices of dessert to put a perfect ending to my dinner.

 

Jonker’s Kitchen Buffet Dinner

Available every Friday & Saturday from 7.00pm to 10.30pm

RM 55.00nett per person

*Kids below 12 years old eat for free (One child for each paying adult)

 

Other dining option at Novotel Melaka is The Gourmet Bar located next to The Square which is a perfect venue to chat with friends and colleagues while enjoying light drinks and meals.

 

Novotel Melaka

Jalan Melaka Raya 2, 75000 Melaka.

Tel: +606-2898222

GPS. N 2° 11′ 16.44” E 102° 15′ 13.72”

Website: www.novotel-melaka.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NovotelMelaka/

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