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| The Pomelo Restaurant |
At the Banjaran HotSpring Retreat in Ipoh, Malaysia, dining choices are limited if you remain in the resort. However at The Pomelo Restaurant, which happens to be the only restaurant in The Banjaran, you will be treated to tantalising flavours of light, healthy yet nutritious dishes.
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| The Pomelo fruit |
Acquiring its name from a light, sweet-sour fruit that Tambun, Ipoh, is
famous for, The Pomelo lies within The Banjaran. As society continues to
make the connection between wellness of mind, body and soul, The
Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is at the forefront of this movement with
their emphasis on natural treatments and therapies, fitness and
nutritious food.
The dining area of the Pomelo Restaurant consists of both indoor and
outdoor seating, including three individual gazebos that extend out over
the hot springs. The restaurant is fitted with a show kitchen and a
display counter.
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| One of the gazebos where you can dine |
The menu at The Pomelo is prepared with health in mind. The Spa Cuisine philosophy encompasses the following practices:
- S.L.O.W (Seasonal, Low Fat, Organic and Whole) method of cooking
- Organic / Fair Trade teas and coffees
- To ensure (where possible) that all fruit and vegetables are seasonal
- Cotton napkins are utilized instead
- Kitchen utensils especially pots and pans are green and environmentally friendly
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| Unique cutlery handles |
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| The Pomelo Restaurant with the display kitchen in the background |
BREAKFAST
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| Breakfast fruits |
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| Table decor |
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| Yoghurt |
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| Freshly squeezed fruit juice |
Organic egg dishes
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| Scrambled egg with sausage |
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| Beef bacon Egg benedict |
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| Spinach egg benedict |
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| Citrus yoghurt |
The egg dish seemed to be a better choice as compared to the chicken noodles which looked very miserable in portion.
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| Chicken noodles |
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| Benefits of the various fruit juices |
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| Beautiful morning view of the hotspring |
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| Another breathtaking view from The Pomelo |
One of the important components of this concept is spa
cuisine – light, healthy and nutritious dishes. The POMELO innovatively
incorporates the pomelo fruitinto refreshing spa cuisine for an
awakening of the senses. THE POMELO’s spa cuisine menu explodes with
flavours of organic fruits, vegetables, fresh seafood and premium
poultry. No artificial seasoning or flavorings will be used in the
cooking or preparation of food but lots of local fresh spices and
ingredients are used instead.
Designed
to be well-balanced and easily digestible, these dishes
provide the body with an optimum amount of energy and sustenance. Be
treated to an array of comprehensive healthy selections of Spa Cuisine
in the guise of
delicious appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
LUNCH
Built around our concept of wellness, guests have the option to
having all their meals personally customised. Check the menu and you
will see meals based on the 5 pillars of wellness including:
Rejuvenation, Fitness, Longevity,
Detox or Weight Management.
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| The lunch menu |
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| Fresh fruits |
We enjoyed the main course of tasmanian salmon served on a bed of spinach salad as well as the slightly spicy char-grilled chicken supreme which was served with pakchoy and mashed beetroot.
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| Bas temperature tasmanian salmon |
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| Char-grilled chichimi chicken supreme |
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| Healthy fruits |
DINNER
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| Delicious bread |
We loved the bread rolls that were served during lunch and dinner. Supper yummy and we always asked for extra.
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| Nice ambience |
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| Though not a tea lover but enjoyed this red tea |
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| Vegetable soup |
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| Seafood platter |
Enjoy the light and healthy spa cuisine at The Pomelo Restaurant in The Banjaran HotSpring Retreat Ipoh, Malaysia.
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