Christmas Buffet at the W Hotel is Simply The Best ! (30+ photos)
You know the buffet is serious when they give each diner a map & the drinks section gets an entire room.
WELCOME TO THE W
It has become a yearly tradition as an ex-pat, that a group of us vagabonds far away from home get together each Christmas for a buffet lunch...and we have done this for the past 10 years. We have tried many of the big hotels in Bangkok including the Hilton, the Banyan Tree, and the Sheraton, however for the last 3 years we have booked our same table at the "W Hotel" because it simply can't be beat. it's not cheap at 4300 baht (US$120), but for that you get a breathtaking selection of 4 hours of incredible food and drinks. Plus you get the stylish and fun approach that is unique to the W. This is not a sombre high-society affair, but a party complete with DJ, kids dancing around and fresh, happy staff. It's a fun day!
THE MAP
THE SEAFOOD
The W doesn't skimp when it comes to the seafood, selecting the best seafood from around the World. It is the only time of the year when I see Alaskan King Crabs in Thailand, and these are usually frightfully expensive in a restaurant.
ALASKAN KING CRAB, MUSSELS, TIGER PRAWNS
OYSTERS & BUGS
A PLATE OF FRESH SEAFOOD
THE CARVERY
To say that the carvery was anything but sublime would be to do it an injustice. Simply the finest cuts of meat, cooked to perfection and then presented beautifully.
THE CARVERY
BAKED HAM
TOMAHAWK
ROAST PORK
TURKEY
THE DELICACIES
This is where you will find those specialist treats,nd one of my favourite parts of the buffet.
PAN-SEARED FOIE GRAS
HANDMADE GNOCHI WITH TRUFFLES
TERRINE
FOIE GRAS
TARTS
CHEESE
THE SASHIMI
Some of the freshest, high-grade sushi & sashimi is constantly being cut and served.
TUNA, SALMON, OCTOPUS
FRESH CUTS KEPT IN COLD BOX BEHIND
THE DESSERTS
I must have taken 100 pictures of the dessert bar alone. The colours in it were like something out of a dream. Christmas Trees made from strawberries and macaroons, chocolate, candy floss, whatever your heart desired. It must have taken many hours to prepare and present the desserts on offer.
LOOKING ALONG THE DESSERT BAR
STARING IN WONDER
STRAWBERRY X-MAS TREE & GINGERBREAD HOUSE
MACAROON TREE
WORKS OF ART
CHOCOLATES
CANDY FLOSS
VARIOUS MOUSSE & JELLY
GINGERBREAD: Click Here for Story
STRAWBERRY CAKE
LAVA CAKE
POMEGRANATE & WHITE CHOCOLATE
THE DRINKS
Not only was a selection of red, white and bubbly wine served at the table, but there was also a dedicated drinks room with multiple cocktail stations.
WHITE WINE & BUBBLES
A BLUE CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL
BERRIES & BUBBLES
"THE YORICK"
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR PIMS?
MAKING A WOOHITO
PASSIONFRUIT MOJITO
After 4 hours of the finest food and drinks, the staff rolled us out of there and we all went home practically in a food coma. Can't wait till next year!
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Wow.... they are serving up dinner for breakfast. :-)
We have W Hotel in Singapore but they don't welcome Pokemon Trainers.
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haha classic, though i figure most Pokemon Trainers have moved on to something else by now. there certainly weren't any at the Christmas lunch.
Dining extravaganza!!
Spoiled for choice!