To inspire meaningful reunions and gatherings this holiday season, Hilton hotels and resorts across South East Asia have curated a selection of gourmet indulgence to end the year with delicious memories. Be it dining in style at award-winning restaurants or within the cozy comfort of home, Hilton’s culinary teams have whipped up an extensive collection of memorable festive experiences that can be cherished together with loved ones.
To add to the festive cheer, Hilton invites guests to celebrate ‘Like A Member’. From hearty buffets to sumptuous platters for home parties, Hilton Honors members can enjoy exclusive privileges wherever they may be. Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond members receive a 25 per cent discount while all members receive a 10 per cent discount when they dine at eligible Hilton-managed dining outlets across the region, including on festive dining offers.
Thoughtfully curated to suit all epicurean needs, from classic menus to innovative events with an authentic Asian twist, Hilton’s creative chefs have catered to every palate so that family and friends can immerse in the magic of this joyous season.
… A Classic Holiday Feast
The year-end merriment is synonymous with cherished reunions over indulgent, traditional buffets served in heart-warming halls bedecked in festive ornaments. At the award-winning Makan Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, guests can tuck into the restaurant’s “Signature Five Grand Roast” which includes Roasted Leg of Lamb, Beef Wellington, Baked Salt-Crusted Salmon, Roasted Whole Turkey, and Honey-Glazed Chicken Ham, for dinner and high tea buffets on Christmas Eve and Day.
Guests at Open at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jakarta Diponegoro and Flow at Millennium Hilton Bangkok can savour themed buffets with a traditional whole roasted turkey, and be delighted by music entertainment and Santa appearances during Christmas buffets.
Carefully curated set menus alleviate the hassles of planning a perfect meal with heart-warming comfort foods that guarantee to bring on toothy smiles and high spirits. Tosca at DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka delivers a customisable set menu available from 1st to 23rd December and a five-course Italian set menu on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. At DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Tosca welcomes couples with a romantic poolside Christmas Eve five-course set dinner, featuring highlights such as the “Golden Bull”-influenced Tagliatelle pasta and a deconstructed lemon tart for dessert.
Lovers of high tea buffets will enjoy unique holiday-themed menus at multiple Hilton properties, including Diplomat Bar at Conrad Bangkok as well as Lobby Lounge and The Terrace in Conrad Centennial Singapore where guests can also craft a bespoke fragrance with French haute perfumery, Maison 21G.
… A Creative Feast with an Asian Twist
In conjunction with the Full Moon on 18 December 2021, the team at Conrad Bali’s Eight Degrees South has curated an immersive experience to celebrate this luminous lunar phrase in authentic Balinese style. True to local traditions for spiritual purification and cleansing of the body and soul from negativity, the enchanting journey begins with a workshop on making Canang Sari, used for daily offerings, and the tri-colored sacred bracelet, Tridatu, followed by a Full Moon ritual at the resort’s temple. The Balinese festive celebration ends with a locally sourced three-course set menu accompanied by a traditional Legong dance and gamelan music.
For a local spin to traditional celebrations, Hilton’s chefs have created a fusion menu in tribute to familiar Asian flavours. Tosca at DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka delivers a fun, Asian Churrasco Fiesta poolside on New Year’s Eve. The menu includes a wide selection of fresh seafood on ice and Asian creations, which feature the culinary team’s popular chicken tandoori and fish tikka cooked over charcoal, roasted whole lamb spiced with percik, roasted “asam pedas” salmon, grilled satay, and Malaysian pancake with various condiments for dessert.
Genji in Hilton Petaling Jaya offers guests an authentic Japanese dining experience. The lunch and dinner buffets serve a stellar assortment of sashimi, sushi, noodles, tempura, teppanyaki, and hot items. Diners seeking a more refined Japanese dining experience can indulge in a Christmas Party Set at Iketeru in Hilton Kuala Lumpur. Available from 15th to 31st December 2021, the six-course tasting menu offers an experience that highlights Japan’s seasonal produce.
Chinese cuisine lovers will enjoy themed dim sum buffets and set meals at Liu in Conrad Bangkok. Besides a Western set menu available for delivery, Hilton Manila also offers Asian set menus filled with Fillipino or Chinese signature dishes at Madison Lounge & Bar
Festive celebrations are simply incomplete without the quintessential roast turkey. Hilton offers creative Asian-inspired turkey flavours on the menu to delight all palates. Koffee at DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside offers roasted turkey prepared with flavourful “percik” spices, such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, lemongrass, coconut milk, and tamarind, accompanied with turmeric potatoes. Makan Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside further spices it up on its buffet menu, presenting a roasted turkey bursting with Javanese flavours complemented by sambal chili.
… Gourmet Festive Treats for Gifting
Spreading good cheer with heartfelt gifts of sweets, pastries and desserts is an important element of the holiday traditions. Hilton Manila curates four sustainable and upcycled hamper baskets filled with retro 90’s gifts, snacks, and handcrafted Filipino delights. Oro Café at Hilton Kuala Lumpur offers celebratory Yule logs and cakes, including the Modern Festive Banoffee Cake, a banana chocolate mousse cake with premium Valrhona Caraïbe chocolate, caramelized banana, and vanilla joconde. Similarly, Koffee at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jakarta Diponegoro presents a ‘World of Yule’ log cakes with a variety of flavours such as chocolate, mocha, black forest and vanilla.
Hilton’s restaurants also offer a wide selection of thoughtful festive platters and set menus, which guarantee a bountiful spread for the holidays at home. Oro Café at Hilton Kuala Lumpur offers Santa Boxes with a variety of delectable side dishes and a protein of choice – whole turkey, beef prime rib, or lamb shoulder.
Platters are also offered at Rooftop 25 Bar & Lounge in Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur. Perfect for sharing, each set comprises seafood such as tiger prawns, mussels, clams, and a choice of striploin, lamb shoulder, chicken leg, or turkey breast.
… Ring in 2022 with a Bang
End the year with euphoric vibes as Hilton’s restaurants and lounges host rousing celebrations to welcome a brand new year and joyous beginnings. For a dramatic venue to bid farewell to 2021, Conrad Bali’s stylish seafood restaurant Eight Degrees South presents a five-course set menu featuring freshly caught lobsters and salmon against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean. Guests can indulge in the lavish feast while listening to the soothing sounds of acoustic live music while watching the sky turn to twilight before ushering in 2022.
Over in other South East Asian cities, revellers can ring in 2022 on a convival note with everything from scrumptious buffets to bottomless cocktails. To welcome the year with a touch of luxury, guests can partake in celebrations at Café@2 at Conrad Bangkok or Oscar’s at Conrad Centennial Singapore.
Tosca at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur sets the stage with a memorable dinner and countdown party by the pool on New Year’s Eve. Open in DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jakarta Diponegoro delivers an elevated night market buffet experience on New Year’s Eve. Guests at Millennium Hilton Bangkok can welcome the new year with a buffet dinner with welcome Champagne, a lucky draw at Flow, or with an indulgent seven-course set menu with free flow of Champagne and wines at ThreeSixty Rooftop Bar. Both venues will offer spectacular views of sparkling fireworks.
… A Mindful Meal for the Body and Soul
As an alternative to the hearty feasts, a selection of healthier options is offered to those seeking a balanced yet sustainable diet during this indulgent season. To complement the Australian grain-fed beef, Chambers Grill at Hilton Kuala Lumpur serves organic vegetables from Weeds & More. Guests can savour homegrown vegetables in two salad creations – trio beet salad with confit fennel, eggplant purée, goat cheese crumble, and toasted pistachio, and watermelon radish salad with arugula, orange, grapefruit, toasted walnut, and citrus dressing.
Salad lovers can look to Garden Grille in Hilton Garden Inn Puchong to enhance their festive celebration at home with a pomegranate salad set that is suitable for four guests. Koffee at DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside offers a healthier holiday dessert alternative with keto fruit cake with berries.
