Suffolk House October 2013 Menu by Chef Gordon Robertson!!! (Part 1)
Suffolk House Restaurant
The Suffolk House Restaurant resides within Suffolk House, a historically important Georgian Mansion, built on the estate of Sir Francis Light, the founder of Penang, in the 19th century. It was known as the first Great House in Penang, and has been painstakingly restored, at great cost, to its former glory.
The elegantly opulent setting, which is much in keeping with the rest of the mansion, is conducive, complementary and perfectly suited to the fine dining which the restaurant offers. You cannot but feel the history that oozes from this building as you dine. The cuisine is basically Continental and pork-free.
There are two main dining areas, differently decorated; both are quiet and elegant, as well as a section where one can dine alfresco, if preferred. There is an a-la-carte menu, but the restaurant offers rather fine lunch & dinner set menus. The restaurant offers a fine selection of wines from both the Old and New Worlds.
In the North Porch, Afternoon Tea is served from 2.30pm to 6.30pm daily. Overlooking the manicured lawn and raintrees one can enjoy Scones with homemade preserves, Chicken Pie and other yummy treats while listening to classical music and birds chirping.
The Patio is a comfortable covered lounge which is open to the environment, where diners can partake of their pre-dinner cocktails and drinks.
October 2013 Special Menu!
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Set Lunch
Soup of the day
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Choice of Main :-
Salmon with cucumber, caviar and horseradish beurre blanc
Or
Braised, saffron marinated aubergine and linguine pasta
Or
Duck breast with watercress pesto, red cabbage,
pommes pûrée
or
Boneless Cornish hen with a quartet of corn
Or
Rib-eye beef steak, colcannon potatoes, house cured beets
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Chef’s dessert du jour
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Coffee or tea
Suffolk house butter fudge with vanilla salt
Rm55
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SET DINNER
Fresh leaf and herb salad, cucumber jelly
Soup of the day
Choice of Main :-
Salmon with cucumber, caviar and horseradish beurre blanc
or
Linguine pasta with braised lamb, saffron, marinated aubergine
(available as vegetarian dish also)
or
Duck breast with watercress pesto, red cabbage, pommes pûrée
or
Boneless Cornish hen, with a quartet of corn
or
Rib-eye beef steak, colcannon potatoes, house cured beets
Glazed pumpkin and walnut tartlet
Or
Cheese plate
Coffee or Tea
Suffolk House butter fudge with vanilla salt
RM110
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The fine dining begins!!!
Firstly, I am served with fresh and warm breads with butter. It tastes as nice as it looks.
Amuse Bouche
Scallop, Confit Smoked Salmon, Coffee Oil
Salad
Fresh Leaf with Herbs, Cucumber and Elderflower Jelly
It is just the most refreshing salad I ever had! Must take it together with the toasted bread. However, I personally prefer it to be a little bit less sour.
Soups
Pumpkin and Honey Bisque, Spiced Sour Cream Asparagus, Truffled Mascarpone
You can choose between these two soups of the day. I love the Pumpkin and Honey Bisque, comparing to the Spiced Sour Cream Asparagus! Basically, all the ingredients of Pumpkin and Honey Bisque are blended so well that I finish the whole bowl in no time.
Sorbet
Apple, Lime and Wasabi
I would say the chef is extremely brilliant to mix apple, lime and wasabi in an exact portion. It is very refreshing and I feel like having more after eating. To be honest, it is indeed one of my favorite dish for the night.
…To Be Continued in Part 2