~ An Elevated Dining Experience ~
Creativity And Taste On A Plate
Combines Good Food With An Impressive View
If you are in search of an exclusive fine-dining experience, try Tanzini Upper Deck at GTower in Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. The restaurant is currently having a Valentine's Set Dinner, specially designed and created by senior sous Chef Eugene Lee with two set of menus for him and her ~ Gentleman & Ladies respectively.
Impressive Place To Dine
Tanzini Upper Deck Dining
Dining way above ground level seems to be a trend these days with contemporary restaurant serving a view to go with the meal. Those who have never been to Tanzini Upper Deck in GTower, Kuala Lumpur, should definitely pay this restaurant a visit during this Valentine's Day celebration.
Breathtaking View From Balcony
Stairways to a Romantic Escapade
Stunningly Beautiful especially after nightfall
Floor to ceiling glass panels add depth and space and there is a magnificent view of Kuala Lumpur from the balcony alone which is quite breathtaking. The vague reflection of those brightly-lit high rise office buildings makes it as somewhat romantic escapade for modern couples.
Wine & Dine In Style
Elegant Sky Dining with the Petronas Twin Towers in the backdrop
The modern skyline complementing the relaxing ambience of the restaurant is perfect for couples to celebrate Valentine's Day, and Tanzini senior sous Chef Eugene Lee vows to surprise couples with a seven-course Valentine's Menu exclusively for the Gentlemen & Ladies.
DRINKS
For Him ~ His Luxury Valentine
For Her ~ Her Magical Valentine
Tanzini's Valentine's Day cocktail for ladies - Her Magical Valentine was whipped up for us to taste as a prelude to our meal. From candy floss to liquid, Mandarin Absolut Vodka and cranberry juice was poured into the cotton candy, creating a special cocktail for the fairer sex.
Fine Dining Table Setting
Baker's Feature ~ Caramel Cinnamon Peanut Roll
To start, we savoured Tanzini's Valentine's Artisanal Special ~ Caramel Cinnamon Peanut Roll, an in house baker's feature for the day.
Baker's Feature ~ Homemade Ciabatta Bread
AMUSE BOUCHE
For Him & Her ~ Tsarskaya
Teasing the palate with the amuse-bouche is a plate of Tsarskaya - French oyster served with strawberry, mango and passion fruit pearls and some konbu shoyu (seaweed soy sauce) to enhance the flavour. The tiny droplets of fruit pearls are prepared through cold gel extrusion method (adding jelly into a syringe and dropping the round-shaped pearls into cold olive oil).
Imported live and fresh direct from France, the oyster of Cancale is noted for its taste of iodine as well as its firm flesh, meaty, nutty flavour and is slightly acidic. The silky meatiness of the mollusc as it slid down my throat was pure pleasure. You can taste marine saltiness which serves only to emphasise the character of the oyster in this dish.
APPETIZERS
The firm and succulent poached lobster and crab was a perfect match, chewiness surrounded this tasty ocean delight which it actually goes well with Asian law of the crunchy wood ear. Different taste and textures with contrasting flavour, truly a burst of lively Asian flavours in the dish with the fragrant ginger flower added in.
A Thai-infused appetizer made "Kerabu-style". Combination of fresh stone crab ceviche, stone crab floss and pickled cucumber to a mixed of spicy with sourish appetizer, tossed in a tangy dressing. A refreshing start to stir up one's appetite just before the main meal.
A complete dish out of a cruciferous vegetable ~ the Cauliflower. Chef Eugene did a veloute with cauliflower and added some atari miso to give it a spicier take on flavour. Served with roasted cauliflower seasoned with sriracha (Thai hot chilli sauce), it aims to give a different taste and textures again in his dishes.
Ladies get the sweetness with this Roasted butternut squash soup served with butternut Brulee. On the contrary to the rest of the diners which very much prefer the "gentlemen menu - soup", I had to say that I love this mildly-flavoured broth, creamy and smooth soup to bits.
STARTER
An interesting dish of Muscovy Duck Spring Roll, which is French duck meat confit wrapped in paper-thin Vietnamese rice paper before being fried till crispy. Well-marinated duck meat with crisp skin and moist tender meat, very appetising as it gives lovely flavours and contrasting textures with every mouthful.
Served with sauteed Shimeji mushrooms and shishito peppers (Japanese green chillies) with garlic resting on a bed of butternut squash puree for added flavour. Chef Eugene further explains that he managed to source the Muscovy Duck which is a free-range duck, larger in size with less fat from a local farm in Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur.
Known for his flair in cooking and creative use of ingredients, Chef Eugene takes to task in creating a unique dish for the ladies ~ De-constructed Chicken Pie. Moving away from the norm, he serves a roulade of chicken and chestnut entwined with katafi (very fine vermicelli-like pastry) for the crunch. The long yellow strips topping the chicken pie is cured egg yolks made from 64% C - frozen "bombe" to get to this texture. A well-executed dish for the lady of the night!
INTERMEZZO
Refreshing and delightful sorbet of green apple mixed with soybean, served with strawberry to cleanse your palate before moving on to the mains.
MAINS ~ SEDUCTION
Bet you are seduced by Tanzini's Tsarskaya amuse bouche, stone crab ceviche appetizer, delicious Muscovy duck starter together with a fruity sorbet of the day. A terrific name for the mains ~ Seduction, couples can choose from the melt-in-the-mouth Wagyu Beef Ribs or the fresh from farm ~ Barramundi, one of Tanzini's farm to table dish.
Wagyu Beef Ribs
Star of the night for me was the hearty Wagyu Beef Ribs that was a melt-in-the-mouth experience that I credit to the Australia-imported meat. Fork-tender and extremely flavourful, the perfect flavour of the beef ribs was cooked Goulash style with cumin, tomato paste and a little paprika for that hint of spiciness for a total of 72 hours. Perfect match with the sides of spring onions mash potatoes as it was both appetising and tasty.
Barramundi
For a healthier alternative, you can choose to have Barramundi for your mains. Fish lovers will especially enjoy the fresh locally bred barramundi harvested from their own G-Farm to advocate Tanzini's tagline of "From farm to table" concept. Chef Eugene explained that he's moving towards serving sustainable seafood and ocean-friendly product to lessen the impact on our oceans by choosing the type of seafood wisely in his menu.
Chef Eugene injected a little bit of Nyonya influences, by incorporating the Otak-otak in this dish. An unconventional pairing was what Chef Eugene wanted to explore and to play around with, using seasonal ingredients, with local flavours, but with a refined method of preparation.
End results were sweet. mild taste and delicate texture dish, making it a perfect, ocean-friendly substitute too ~ went well with San Marzano Coulis (Italian tomatoes) and some seasonal vegetables.
Dessert was simply tempting with - aptly named Chocolate & Butter - offered a good end to our meal. The sugar-free chocolate mousse was rich and smooth, matched delightfully with the unique brown butter ice cream. Wonderfully creamy and totally indulgent sheer bliss to all chocolate lovers. Perfect for a light ending to our gourmet Valentine's Day menu dining at Tanzini!
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A Gourmet Dining Experience With Award-Winning Chef Eugene Lee
Truly an unforgettable dining experience with Chef Eugene showing off his cooking skills at Tanzini through Valentine's Menu. His creativity and taste on a plate shine through, as his thought, process and technique that goes into each dish are impressive.
With a unique blend of creative passion and unconventional cooking yet retaining the fundamental building blocks of cooking, he is always a surprise on the menu. Passionate, exciting and inspiring... Well, that's pretty sums up all about this clever chef I just met at Tanzini!
With a unique blend of creative passion and unconventional cooking yet retaining the fundamental building blocks of cooking, he is always a surprise on the menu. Passionate, exciting and inspiring... Well, that's pretty sums up all about this clever chef I just met at Tanzini!
Here goes the full Valentine's Menu with a Bolder Gentleman and the Classier Ladies.
Bon appetite!
Valentine’s
Menu
Gentleman
RM400++
Baker’s Feature
Valentine’s Artisanal Specials
Amuse Bouche
Tsarskaya
Strawberry-Mango-Passion
Fruit Pearls, Konbu Shoyu
Appetizer
Britanny Blue
Poached, Asian Slaw, Yolk
Carpaccio
Soup
Cauliflower & Atari Miso
Veloute of Cauliflower
& Atari Miso, Roasted Cauliflower Sriracha, Cauliflower Cous Cous
Starter
Muscovy Duck “Spring Roll”
Muscovy Duck Confit, Roasted Butternut Squash Puree, Shimeji & Shishito
Intermezzo
Sorbet of the Day
Mains Seduction
Wagyu Beef Ribs
Slow Brasied Wagyu Beef
Ribs Goulash Style, Spring Onion Mash, French Beans
OR
Barramundi
Seared Barramundi with
Otak Otak, Seasonal Vegetables
San Marzano Coulis
Sweet Ending
Chocolate & Butter
Valentine’s
Menu
Ladies
RM400++
Baker’s Feature
Valentine’s Artisanal Specials
Amuse Bouche
Tsarskaya
Strawberry-Mango-Passion
Fruit Pearls, Konbu Shoyu
Appetizer
Stone Crab
Stone Crab Ceviche, Stone
Crab Floss, Pickled Cucumber
Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted Butternut Squash
Soup, Butternut Brulee
Starter
Free Range Chicken “Pie”
Roulade of Chicken & Chestnut, Kataifi, Cured Yolks
Intermezzo
Sorbet of the Day
Mains Seduction
Wagyu Beef Ribs
Slow Brasied Wagyu Beef
Ribs Goulash Style, Spring Onion Mash, French Beans
OR
Barramundi
Seared Barramundi with
Otak Otak, Seasonal Vegetables
San Marzano Coulis
Sweet Ending
Okay fret not, for those with a tighter budget but still looking for a romantic escapade and to impress your lady of love, you can choose to celebrate Valentine's Day at Tanzini 28 Lower Deck. Priced at RM 600++ per couple, you can be assured of a memorable and magical dining experience with choice dishes and right ambience to go with your meal.
Menu
RM600++ per couple
Valentine Baker’s Artisanal Feature
Mini Assorted Breadstick
Entrée (to share)
Crudités
Assorted Vegetables Crudités
chargrilled with House Made Tanzini Romesco
Appetizer (to share)
Chickpea Maguro Salad
Garbanzo
Beans, Olives, Red Tuna, garlic Aioli & Fine Mix Greens with Passion Fruits
Zuppa
Oodles of Noodles Broth
Pressured
Cooked Chicken Broth, 100% Chicken of Chicken Noodles
Squids
Ink Pasta & Carrots
Intermezzo
Homemade Sorbeto
Chef’s Platter (to share)
Crispy Pressed Duck Moscovy & Brine
Chicken
Brine
Chicken Breast with Duck Muscovy Roulade in Crispy Rice Paper Roll &
Natural Jus
OR
Alantic Black Cod in Kombu Poach &
Wild Seaweed
Black
Cod Poach in Kombu Shoyu & Marinated Wild Seaweed with Bonito Glaze
WITH
Chives Potato Puree, Roasted Potato Ball, Sweet Potato
Chips & Potato Cakes
Dessert (to share)
Blinis & Hazelnut
House Made Vanilla & Our Very Own
Made Candy Cotton
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Please call early to pre-book and make your reservation as there are limited tables available for this special day. Seating are only available to 25 exclusive couples only.
Tanzini Restaurant ~ From Farm To Table
Level 28 GTower
199 Jalan Tun Razak
50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 - 2168 1899
(Pork Free)
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With a unique blend of creative passion and unconventional cooking yet retaining the fundamental building blocks of cooking, he is always a surprise on the menu. Passionate, exciting and inspiring... Well, that's pretty sums up all about this clever chef I just met at Tanzini!
ReplyDeleteFor those with a tighter budget but still looking for a romantic escapade and to impress your lady of love, you can choose to celebrate Valentine's Day at Tanzini 28 Lower Deck. Priced at RM 600++ per couple, you can be assured of a memorable and magical dining experience with choice dishes and right ambience to go with your meal.
ReplyDeleteSo fancy! Drooling as I was reading the post...
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