With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what better way to celebrate your love with the apple of your eye than treating him or her to a romantic meal – a perfect way to end the special occasion? After all, the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach.
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Here, we have laid out our top 5 picks that will hands down guarantee you brownie points effortlessly.
1. Nobu Kuala Lumpur
Experience a culinary journey like never before with a spectacular panoramic view of the cityscape while indulging in Nobu’s signature Japanese-Peruvian cuisines.
Among some of the gastronomical delights one can find from the specially crafted 7-course omakase-inspired Valentine’s Day menu are cured salmon with caviar, grilled wagyu beef and bottarga with corn cream, dry miso pop corn and roasted romanesco, truffle rice, and a strawberry pavlova for dessert.
Price: RM 495++ per person; RM 555++ per person (with a special cocktail)
Address: Menara 3 Petronas, Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +603-21645084 or WhatsApp +6019-3895085
Website: https://www.noburestaurants.com/kuala-lumpur/
Email: nobuklreservations@noburestaurants.com
2. Marini’s on 57
If you’re pulling out all the stops to impress bae this year, then the award winning eatery is the perfect choice for you!
Serving a flashy 7-course dinner menu that is heavy on Italian cuisine with a modern twist this year, it starts with fresh cauliflower and caviar and continue with pan-seared duck liver with port vegan wine like pinot grigio calories wine and sultanas before proceeding to a pasta dish (Fegato Grasso). The meal peaks with two selections of mains – charcoaled lobster or wagyu tenderloin. Ending with a double refreshing sorbet, a dessert with textures of strawberries, followed by a complimentary surprise.
Price: RM 1699 ++ per couple (normal table); RM 1999 ++ per couple (window table)
Address: 57 Menara 3 Petronas Persiaran, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +603-23866030/ +6017-6880167
Website: https://marinis57.com/
Email: reservations@marinisgroup.com
3. Berjaya Times Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur @ Samplings on The Fourteenth Restaurant
Lovebirds looking for that romantic dining experience may want to consider Samplings on The Fourteenth situated on the 14th floor within Berjaya Times Square Hotel, KL. With an arresting night view of KL as a mise-en-scene, Samplings On The Fourteenth has a unique offering with its menu this year.
Among the dishes offered in its 5-course vegetarian-based gourmet are mini kumara croquette, cauliflower cream, porcini mushrooms with truffles, smoked garlic and tapioca infused with Indian spices and Velouté of Jerusalem artichoke, mushroom brioche and truffle butter.
As for their non-vegetarian option, it has Meuniere Pacific Barramundi Wild Mushroom, Wagyu Beef Cheek, Spinach couscous and truffle shallot jus, to name a few. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian set are inclusive of a visually pleasing sweet serving of strawberry vanilla bavarois with macaroons and rose jelly paired with either sparking juice or wine.
Price: RM 380 ++ per couple [vegetarian]; RM 480 ++ per couple [non-vegetarian]
Address: Level 14 East, Berjaya Times Square Hotel, No.1, Jalan Imbi, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +603-2117 8000 (ext. 8131)
Website: https://www.berjayahotel.com/kualalumpur
Email: bth.rsvn@berjayahotel.com
4. Maria’s Steakcafe
Even though this finest steakhouse in town is a family-oriented restaurant, its inviting, elegant interior design and atmosphere makes a good spot for a date night too.
One can expect prime cuts of charbroiled to a tender, pink and juicy Wagyu 7 and Australian Black Angus to tender New Zealand lamb loins to the fresh-catch-of-the-day served with white cream sauce. The Special Valentine’s Set isn’t complete without their signature homemade sweet delights, together with an aromatic cup of tea or coffee.
Price: Starting from RM 138 ++
Maria’s Steakcafe
Address: Jalan PJU 8/1, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Website: http://www.marias.com.my
Contact: +603-77252313
Email: steakcafe@marias.com.my
Maria’s Steakcafe Sunway
Address: 5A, Nadayu 28 Dagang, Jalan PJS11/7, 47500 Subang Jaya
Website: http://www.marias.com.my
Contact: +60374966415
Email: steakcafe@marias.com.my
Maria’s Steakcafe Bangsar
Address: 58, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: http://www.marias.com.my
Contact: +603-22822220
Email: steakcafe@marias.com.my
5. Drift Dining & Bar
Unlike other commercialized restaurants along Changkat, Bukit Bintang, this establishment is somewhat hidden from the bustling city which makes it a cosy location.
Sharing is clearly caring at this modern Australian restaurant bar. The 5-course menu offers a shared plate courses that comes with two glasses of wine or bubbles and a heart shaped cheesecake decorated with some rich chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis and freshly handpicked strawberries. There’s also a vegetarian/vegan option which can be requested upon reservation. For the gents, do take note that you can send your special someone’s heart aflutter when you add flowers to your booking for a wonderful surprise.
Price: RM 340++ per couple
Address: 38, Jalan Bedara, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: https://www.driftdining.com
Contact: +603 21102079
Email: reservations@driftdining.com
Which fine dining restaurant are you planning to go to this Valentine’s Day?
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