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| The Regent - Taipei |
The
Brasserie at Regent Hotel Taipei is renowned to be the best place for
buffet in Taipei. During our last visit there, we were invited by our
long time family friends to savour the dinner buffet here.
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| The Brasserie |
Apparently,
the Regent Hotel has hosted many dignitaries, celebrities and NBA
stars such as Kobe Bryant and Jeremy Lin during their visit here. The
wait-list for the buffet dinner in The Brasserie can stretch up to
few weeks or months depending on the time of the year. Luckily our
friend persistence was rewarded and we got a lucky break when someone
cancelled on their booking.
One
thing about the buffet here, seafood are abundance and they only
served the current seasons produce. Their proximity to Japan and the
ocean, ensure all the seafood are fresh. Today, Spanner Crabs,
Serrated Swimming Crabs and Three Spotted Swimmer Crabs are on
offered. This is the first time I tried these variety of crabs. The
crabs are fresh, however I just can't get used to the texture of the
meat. I just find it a little more coarse compare to silky smooth
texture of mud crabs.
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| The Seafood Section |
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| The Crabs |
Next
in line are the sashimi. In which they offered, Salmon, Tuna, Yellow
Tail, Sea Bream, scallops and abalone. The sashimi are fresh and the
cutting is very generous. Some of the cuts are slightly chewy,
probably the use the middle section of the fish. The best raw seafood
for the night is Amaebi
Prawns. These prawns are breed for Sashimi purpose. They are fresh,
bouncy, juicy and huge in size. Yum Yum. This is Little Devil's
favourite and she can't stop eating it.
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| Clockwise From Top Left: Assorted Sashimi, Amaebi Prawns & Assorted Sushi |
The
grill sushi is also not to be miss. You can choose the following
toppings: salmon, eel, prawns, scallops, calamari, and yellow tail.
The chef will made it on the spot, torch it, bask with sweet unagi
sauce. For torching, all the toppings must be fat and juicy. The
torching made the flavour more concentrated and awesome.
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| Assorted Grill Sushi |
Moving
on to the cooked food, the roast USDA prime rib is just excellent.
Cooked to medium rare, it is juicy and tender, well accompanied by
the solid version of mash potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Went back
for the second servings of prime rib and filled the pudding with
loads of gravy.
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| Roasted USDA Prime Ribs |
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| Roasted USDA Prime Ribs 2 |
We
also tried their baked oysters, roasted pork knuckle and foie gras
moose on bread. The baked oyster is nice and the cheese did not
overpower the flavour of the oyster. However, we still prefer our
oyster raw. The pork is closer to be braised than roasted, missing
the crispy part. It is tender but goes down well with the dijon
mustard which cut through the fats. The foie gras moose is smooth,
flavourful and a good appetizer, which I consume as dessert.
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| Baked Oysters & Roasted Pork Knuckle |
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| foie gras moose |
The
pastry selection here is very extensive. The caramel pudding and
lemon dome has a good balance between taste. The cakes are soft,
moist and delicious. Desserts on shot glass are not to be miss. In
summary, it is just superb. Did I mention the Häagen-Dazs ice
cream for desserts as well?
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| Assorted Pastries |
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| Häagen-Dazs ice cream |
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| Combination of Desserts & Prawn |
We did our best to cover
and tasted the different variety on offer. However it was just so
overwhelming. We did not manage to try the sushi roll, some of the
cooked food, traditional roasted section such as roast duck and roast
pork, live stations for grill meat, fish & pasta and also we
skipped the salad bar and cold cuts.
The
atmosphere here is elegant. There were ample space between tables and
you can move around easily. The service staff are friendly and
efficient. Our plates are clean regularly and the food on offer were
topped up once it reach the halfway point. There a few supervisors on
the floor to ensure the guests are well taken care off and the line
up for the stations are smooth.
Overall,
I have always been impressed with the buffet selection in Taipei and
our experience in The Brasserie just reaffirmed this. For the price
that we are paying NT$1,050 = S$46 is just value for money. If you
are ever in Taiwan, this buffet is worth to try. Just remember to
make the reservation well in advanced. Who knows, you might meet some
celebrities or sport starts when dining here. Cheers!!!
Food
& Drink: 8.5/10
Value:
9/10
Service:
8/10
Ambiance:
8.5/10
Budget
per Person: $26 - $50
The Brasserie @ Regent Hotel Taipei
No.41 Sec., 2, Chungshan North Rd.,
台北市中山北路二段41號
Zhongshang Dict., Taipei, Taiwan
T: (886)2-2523-8000 ext.3870
Op Hours: 11.30 – 14.00; 17.30 –
21.30
Buffet Price:
Weekday, Lunch NT$ 850; Dinner NT$950
Weekend, Lunch & Dinner NT$ 1,050
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