Xmas Buffets or Xmas Fixed Meals in CM ?

[CaptainSplod]

Hi Guys,

 

It's almost "that" time of the year again - and we're looking forward to coming to CM this year
for a Christmas Buffet - or even a Fixed Christmas meal (Lunch- or Dinnertime events).

 

I guess others here would also be very interested to know anything about any Xmas Buffets or (Fixed) meals,

 

For example:
- where, 
- what date interval (if any), 
- Lunch and/or Dinner, 
- time allotments (if any), 
- booking procedure and 
- cost per person.

 

Naturally, a link to the hotel/restaurant website would save listing much of the above.

 

Thanks - and have a Very Merry one, too !!  ⛄⛄⛄⛄

[HungDonger]

You are a bit early. Lots of Hotels and Restaurants providing Christmas Dinners/Lunches but they usually start advertising around the start of December.

[pgrahmm]

The Duke's will serve Christmas meals, however, it's being served family style...One & done

I prefer buffet style to select the items & portions I want to eat....

[CaptainSplod]

Heh! Yeah, early perhaps - but better to be early than to be too late. It maybe gives folks some time and a chance to "notice" any good arrangements and post them here.

 

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Agree - an Xmas buffet is preferable - but not always available. Thanks - Duke's is a start, at least.

 

[pgrahmm]

5 hours ago, CaptainSplod said:

Heh! Yeah, early perhaps - but better to be early than to be too late. It maybe gives folks some time and a chance to "notice" any good arrangements and post them here.

 

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Agree - an Xmas buffet is preferable - but not always available. Thanks - Duke's is a start, at least.

 

They used to have a buffet with timed table seatings & we enjoyed that....

Since they changed to this arrangement we no longer go.....

[Sparktrader]

Hate Xmas. Excuse to charge more for bad puddings and turkey which tastes like leather.

[novacova]

1 hour ago, Sparktrader said:

Hate Xmas. Excuse to charge more for bad puddings and turkey which tastes like leather.

Unfortunately some are incapable of breaking through the social barrier and bothered by impediments????

[JeffersLos]

We'll be having a Christmas day dinner with around 30 people, if anybody wants to come.

 

Just leave your car keys in the bowl by the door.

[Mac Mickmanus]

1 hour ago, Sparktrader said:

Hate Xmas. Excuse to charge more for bad puddings and turkey which tastes like leather.

Was that those 99 Baht Christmas day meal specials ?

[novacova]

3 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Was that those 99 Baht Christmas day meal specials ?

99฿ xmas dinner seems a bit risky 

[Sparktrader]

2 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

We'll be having a Christmas day dinner with around 30 people, if anybody wants to come.

 

Just leave your car keys in the bowl by the door.

Can I bring 2 ladyboys?

[Mac Mickmanus]

3 hours ago, novacova said:

99฿ xmas dinner seems a bit risky 

That is what they are advertising it for  , 99 Baht for a Christmas dinner for two , with a glass of Champagne and Christmas present as well all for 99 Baht advertised on the window outside . 

   If they dont follow through and provide the services advertised and offered, I will be straight back home to make a thread about it here on ASEANNOW

[CaptainSplod]

On 11/16/2022 at 8:19 PM, Sparktrader said:

Hate Xmas. Excuse to charge more for bad puddings and turkey which tastes like leather.

Yeah, maybe. We've never experienced a typical Xmas Meal (good or bad) at a restaurant/hotel so can't give any opinion.  Gotta try it just once, at least.  ????????

[CaptainSplod]

On 11/17/2022 at 12:52 AM, Mac Mickmanus said:

That is what they are advertising it for  , 99 Baht for a Christmas dinner for two , with a glass of Champagne and Christmas present as well all for 99 Baht advertised on the window outside . 

   If they dont follow through and provide the services advertised and offered, I will be straight back home to make a thread about it here on ASEANNOW

Definitely looking forward the THAT thread!  ????

[NancyL]

Le Meridien Chiang Mai has announced a Christmas Day buffet and Christmas Eve set menu dinner.  There are discounts for booking early.  Details on their Facebook page.

[CaptainSplod]

Well now - at last it's December and there ought not to be any further "big occasions" until Christmas.

 

Please do remember to keep an eye and an ear out for any Xmas buffets or fixed meals in CM and post the info here,

 

Many thanks to NancyL for the Le Meridien tip - we'll certainly take a look at that one!

 

Thanks  ????

[pgrahmm]

The Wild Hog is having it's annual Christmas buffet....Gaz is taking reservations as seating is limited ....

See their FB page for details....

[seedy]

Dukes having a set menu - no Buffet this year

[sqwakvfr]

On 11/26/2022 at 6:56 PM, NancyL said:

Le Meridien Chiang Mai has announced a Christmas Day buffet and Christmas Eve set menu dinner.  There are discounts for booking early.  Details on their Facebook page.

Their Thanksgiving dinner got a horrendous review on CM Expats FB page.  

[pgrahmm]

56 minutes ago, pgrahmm said:

The Wild Hog is having it's annual Christmas buffet....Gaz is taking reservations as seating is limited ....

See their FB page for details....

 

[NancyL]

48 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

Their Thanksgiving dinner got a horrendous review on CM Expats FB page.  

I saw the photos the reviewer posted and they looked OK.  All he had to do was ask for a second portion.  I guess he is used to buffet eating, with the plate overloaded, rather than having food well-presented where you can appreciate each item.

 

[sqwakvfr]

14 minutes ago, NancyL said:

I saw the photos the reviewer posted and they looked OK.  All he had to do was ask for a second portion.  I guess he is used to buffet eating, with the plate overloaded, rather than having food well-presented where you can appreciate each item.

 

I have stayed at this and I doubt the management understands what Thanksgiving really is:  To eat a like a pig .  Their food is allegedly “high quality and small portions”.  This does not work for Thanksgiving.  I spoke to the dining manager and I believe he is German.  

 

Possibly Christmas Dinner will be different.  But I would never go back there for any reason.  

 

[blackshadow]

On 11/16/2022 at 8:19 PM, Sparktrader said:

Hate Xmas. Excuse to charge more for bad puddings and turkey which tastes like leather.

and very expensive

 

[NancyL]

19 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

I have stayed at this and I doubt the management understands what Thanksgiving really is:  To eat a like a pig .  Their food is allegedly “high quality and small portions”.  This does not work for Thanksgiving.  I spoke to the dining manager and I believe he is German.  

 

Possibly Christmas Dinner will be different.  But I would never go back there for any reason.  

 

Is there some reason you can't request a second serving?  Also criticism that they weren't carving the second turkey was unfounded, implying it was "just for show".  There was meat remaining from the first turkey.  Give 'em a break.

 

We've dined at Le Meridien when they've had a "pasta station" and the portions are small.  No problem, go back and get another.

[sqwakvfr]

8 hours ago, NancyL said:

Is there some reason you can't request a second serving?  Also criticism that they weren't carving the second turkey was unfounded, implying it was "just for show".  There was meat remaining from the first turkey.  Give 'em a break.

 

We've dined at Le Meridien when they've had a "pasta station" and the portions are small.  No problem, go back and get another.

“Give ‘em a break” not a their prices. 

[Phnom Penh Trader]

9 hours ago, pgrahmm said:

 

Where is the Wild Hog it wasn’t there when I lived in Changers?

[Phnom Penh Trader]

10 hours ago, seedy said:

Dukes having a set menu - no Buffet this year

Grits,Jowls and Possum Pie?

[CaptainSplod]

Hmmm...things is hotting up! ????

 

I also have a place of interest (maybe) - Duangtawan Hotel, which has both an Xmas Buffet and a Dinner, too. Look on their Facebook page for more details.

 

The Wild Hog (Hang Dong area) looks very interesting, so many thanks for that tip.

 

I don't think the Duke's would suit us this time around, but thanks, anyway.

 

Keep 'em coming! ????

 

[jonwilly]

Sausage King    is having his Christmas  dinner on the  23rd, so he and his family can have their dinner on the 25th. cost is under B500, always been a good spread in years gone bye.

john 

[Paul Catton]

21 hours ago, CaptainSplod said:

I also have a place of interest (maybe) - Duangtawan Hotel, which has both an Xmas Buffet and a Dinner, too. Look on their Facebook page for more details.

 

Thanks @CaptainSplod 

As we will be staying there, definitely a no brainer.

Short elevator ride for the compulsory siesta post feeding.