Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s

Chin’s recently hosted the Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet in conjunction with CHAINE DES ROTISSEURS at its stylish and upscale waterfront restaurant in Penang. The lavish Chaîne dinner which took place on 22nd September 2010 was attended by distinguished guests of both culinary professionals and gastronomes.

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

It was a great pleasure being invited to this remarkable dinner. The evening began with a reception where everyone enjoyed a wonderful pre-dinner cocktail and the New Age Sparkling White (Argentinean) with an array of mooncakes.

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

With Datin Annie and host, Dave Chin

The guests enjoyed a sumptuous night of cuisine and culture in a beautiful atmosphere. There was an abundance of food, combined with an amount of impeccable wines with series of old and new world wines from New Zealand, Chile, Australia, Argentina and South Africa.

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

谢万晚宴菜譜 CHAINE DES ROTISSEURS BANQUET MENU
Pre-dinner:
New Age Sparkling White (Argentinean) Cocktail

前菜 APPETISERS
關東木耳 Delicate Tree Fungus
燒椒皮蛋 Century Eggs In Grilled Red Pepper
干燒二鬆 Seaweed Cashew
酸黃瓜醃牛肉捲 Pickled Cucumber Beef Rolls
烏龍香麻雞 Oolong Fragrant Chicken
蝦多士 Sesame Prawns on Toast
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial
Whitecaps Sauv Blanc 09 (New Zealand)
Santa Ines Sauv Blanc 08 (Chilean)

精品菜 SPECIALITIES
选SELECT
桂花釀法國鵝肝 French Foie Gras with Laurel Blossom
或 OR
紅燒極品鮑魚 Braised Premium Abalone (20gm)

甄經典 CHIN’S SPECIALITIES
甄招牌香酥鴨 Chin’s Aromatic Crispy Duck

主菜 MAIN DISHES
干鍋龍蝦 Hot Wok Lobster
石鍋湘辣羊腿肉 Stone Bowl Hunan Leg of Lamb
常德醃魚 Chang De Cottage Fish
竹筒田雞 Steamed Frog-leg in Bamboo Tube
干煸四季豆 Savoury Seared French Beans
絲苗香飯 Fragrant Plain Rice
Rosedale Chook Shed Shiraz 08 (Australian)
Zilzie Select 23 Merlot 07 (Australian)

Sampling of Single Malt Whisky:
Glenmorangie – Original
Glenmorangie – Nectar D’or
Glenmorangie – Quinta Ruban
Glenmorangie – Lasanta

甜點 DESSERT
沙琪瑪 Sha Ci Ma
南瓜豆沙餅 Pumpkin Cake With Sweetened Beans
Dessert Wine:
Simonsig Mustique 05 (S. Africa)

The feast began with a series of dazzling appetizers. The delectable simplicity of the tasty dishes left us wanting for more.

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang
干燒二鬆 Seaweed Cashew

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

蝦多士 Sesame Prawns on Toast

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

烏龍香麻雞 Oolong Fragrant Chicken

Beside the above appetizers, we also enjoyed the 關東木耳 Delicate Tree Fungus, 燒椒皮蛋 Century Eggs In Grilled Red Pepper alongside with the 酸黃瓜醃牛肉捲Pickled Cucumber Beef Rolls! There were servings of Moet Chandon Brut Imperial, Whitecaps Sauv Blanc 09 (New Zealand), and Santa Ines Sauv Blanc 08 (Chilean) alongside with the appetizers.

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

The night’s printed menu declared that the specialties would be a choice of 紅燒極品鮑魚 Braised Premium Abalone (20gm) or the 桂花釀法國鵝肝 French Foie Gras with Laurel Blossom.

Dave never ceases to amaze his guests with new innovative creations. He introduced the foie gras, prepared in Chinese style. Most of the guests were satisfied with the taste and the fragrant creaminess. Considering that I had tasted the foie gras, I opted for the braised abalone and mushroom which was marvelously packed with flavor. The abalone was tender and I enjoyed while it was still warm.

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

紅燒極品鮑魚 Braised Premium Abalone


The next dish promises much. It was Chin’s Specialties, the beautifully prepared 甄招牌香酥鴨Chin’s Aromatic Crispy Duck.  More of this fabulous dish can be view here.

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

The Rosedale Chook Shed Shiraz 08 (Australian) and Zilzie Select 23 Merlot 07 (Australian) were chosen to complement the  main dishes. I particularly enjoyed the 石鍋湘辣羊腿肉 Stone Bowl Hunan Leg of Lamb and the 常德醃魚 Chang De Cottage Fish, which was presented in an incredible tasty soy sauce with black bean.

Main Dishes

干鍋龍蝦 Hot Wok Lobster
石鍋湘辣羊腿肉 Stone Bowl Hunan Leg of Lamb
常德醃魚 Chang De Cottage Fish
竹筒田雞 Steamed Frog-leg in Bamboo Tube
干煸四季豆 Savoury Seared French Beans
絲苗香飯 Fragrant Plain Rice

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

Zilzie Select 23 Merlot 07, a vibrant red with aromas of cherries

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

The various main dishes we enjoyed that evening

On top of that, the guests mingled around, savoring many interesting single Malt whisky, including the Glenmorangie Original, Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, Glenmorangie Lasanta and the Glenmorangie Nectar D’or. The citrussy Glemorangie Nectar D’or with a great finish was one of the favorite Glenmorangies for many at the table.

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

The dinner concluded with a touch of sweetness, with the serving of 沙琪瑪 Sha Ci Ma and the 南瓜豆沙餅 Pumpkin Cake With Sweetened Beans. I enjoyed the Sha Ci Ma which was light and crispy as it should be. Accompanying the dessert was the Dessert Wine, Simonsig Mustique 05 from South Africa, which proved to be an excellent accompaniment for the desserts.

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

Big applause to all the chefs for their culinary creations with wonderful taste and texture.

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

Sam Chin, Mr Ong, Mr Bill Lee, Dato’ Lim, Dave Chin & Mr Marco Battistotti

Chaine Des Rotisseurs Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet at Chin’s Penang

I would like to record my appreciation to Dave Chin for his gracious hospitality in inviting me to this Chaine Des Rotisseurs dinner. It was totally awesome meeting so many wonderful people, especially enjoyed the companions at the table and hearing  them sharing wonderful wine and food stories.

* Chin’s Stylish Chinese Cuisine has been voted one of Asia’s finest restaurants and is featured in The Miele Guide 2010-2011.

Chin’s Stylish Chinese Cuisine
Tanjong City Marina
Church St Pier (Next to QE II)
8A Pengkalan Weld
Georgetown
Penang

Tel: 04 261 2611
Fax: 04 261 3128

Pork Free Restaurant

Business Hour : 6pm till 11.30pm daily

GPS Coordinates :  N05°24′56.7″   E100°20′36.7″