Tanzini Upper Deck Fine Dining ~ Valentine's Day Menu @GTower Jalan Tun Razak Kuala Lumpur

~ 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

 
For Him ~ Brittany Blue

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.

 For Her ~ Stone Crab

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.

SOUP

Roasted cauliflower seasoned with Sriracha

 
For Him  ~ Cauliflower & Atari Miso

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. 

 

For Her ~ Roasted Butternut Squash

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

 For Him ~ Muscovy Duck Spring Roll

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.

 

For Her ~ Free Range Chicken Pie

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

For Him & Her ~ Sorbet Of The Day

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.

SWEET ENDING

 

For Him & Her ~ Chocolate & Butter

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!  

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

Chocolate & Butter


Classy Place For A Romantic Night Out

Tanzini 28 Lower Deck

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.

Valentine’s Set Dinner Tanzini 28

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

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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Din Tai Fung Restaurant ~ Joyous Spring Chinese New Year Dinner Menu 2015

Flavourful Festive Menus With A Difference

 ~ Din Tai Fung Joyous Spring CNY Dinner ~      

Din Tai Fung Outlet ~ Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Embrace the Year of the Wooden Goat with award-winning restaurant - Din Tai Fung Joyous Spring Chinese New Year Dinner Package. The fourteen-course meal offers a "family-oriented-dinner", specially designed for family reunions and friends get-together meal. Din Tai Fung's offerings are also for  those who wish to have a dose of difference to the must-have spread of the usual Chinese new year delights. 

The courses feature auspicious dishes such as prawns, chicken, pork and not forgetting Din Tai Fung's  exquisite 18 folds, delicate Xiao Long Bao to whet your appetites.  

Chinese New Year Set Menu For The Review

 

Din Tai Fung's CNY Set Menus range from RM 218++ for fours persons to RM 798++ for 10 persons, available at Din Tai Fung outlets at Pavilion, The Gardens Mall, Empire Shopping Gallery, 1Utama Shopping Centre and eCurve. They are serving four choices of multi-course menus featuring its signature dishes from now till March 5.

Cozy & Relaxing setting for a gathering of family and friends

Classic Oriental Theme Decor   

Armed with hardwood floors and timber panels stacked upon white walls, the eatery allows patrons to dine by dark brown modern tables and chairs while immersing in Din Tai Fung's delicacies and more.

Three Treasure Yee Sang

七彩三宝魚生 (鲍鱼, 熏蛙鱼和海蜇鱼生)（三星拱照）

The experience starts with a staple dish in any new year celebration, a prosperity Yee Sang toss. Instead of just having the standard yee sang with salmon, Din Tai Fung has taken the feast a step further by featuring not one but three specials ~ abalone, smoked salmon and jellyfish in their yee sang - to be tossed together with about 20 other ingredients.

Succulent Abalone

Yee Sang dish right before the ritual tossing starts

The ritual of tossing the yee  sang starts with the layering of shredded vegetables, raw fish, sauces and condiments along with uttering auspicious wishes for a prosperous new year for everyone at the dinner table. 

Then comes the best part - the actual tossing and the higher you toss, the higher your growth in "fortunes".

Here in Din Tai Fung, they do it in style as the staff on duty shall be assisting diners with the preparations of the yee sang, helping to add in the sauces and condiments and uttering good and favourable wishes as he/she goes along at the dinner table.

Din Tai Fung House Special 
招牌小菜(事事如意)

Start your celebration with Din Tai Fung House Special, which is a mixture of spicy with a sourish appetizer with vermicelli, bean curd strips, bean sprouts, spring onions and julienne seaweed, tossed in a tangy dressing. Bound to stir up one's appetite just before the main meal.

Stewed Wheat Gluten 

烤麸（八方锦绣）

To be followed by the simple and tasty vegetarian dish of stewed wheat gluten with black fungus, going light for a healthy wheat base flavoursome dish.

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Shaoshing Wine-Marinated Chicken 

绍兴醉鸡 (闻鸡起舞）

Healthy Choice of Wine Infused Chicken

Next we have the Shaoshing Wine Marinated Chicken, which poached healthy wine marinated chicken thigh with a light soya based broth. 

House Steamed Chicken Soup

 元盅鸡汤 （金凤报喜）

Chinese dining should not be complete without any soup, so Din Tai Fung's signature House Steamed Chicken Soup comes as part of the menu for this year celebrations. Double-boiled and prepared over long hours, this hearty tummy warming soup clears the palate and freshens up the mind as it is packed with nutrients. 

Xiao Long Bao
小笼包（金玉满堂）

Crab Roe and Pork Xiao Long Bao 

蟹粉小笼包 (龙马精神)

And of course, no meal at Din Tai Fung is complete without a basket of steaming hot Crab Roe and Pork Xiao Long Bao. Each Xiao Long Bao is wrapped in delicate yet firm, translucent skin and each dumpling has at least 18 exquisite folds. 

Steamed to perfection, these tasty cute little steamed dumplings are plump and juicy filled with a tasty broth, minced pork and crab roe. The translucent skin of the dumpling is soft and the filling is mouthwatering.

Steamed Fish Dumpling

 鲜鱼蒸饺（吉庆有余）

Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk

 黄金咸蛋明虾（嘻哈大笑 ）

Happy Dish of Prawns representing 'har-har' ~ Happiness

Rounding up the main dishes is the crowd's favourite Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk. The fresh, bouncy prawn is battered and coated with salted egg yolk, cooked beautifully with a creamy buttery sauce. This clever combination of juicy prawns, eggy gravy and wok hei tinged dish, each bite bouncy and firm is wickedly delicious. Stole the hearts of many that night!

Stir-fried Seasonal Vegetable with Garlic 

蒜炒时疏 (亲亲热热）

Fried Pork Chop 

炸猪扒 （丁财两旺）

An aromatic dish of a juicy portion of lean pork meat, well marinated with 5 spice powder.

Shrimp Fried Rice

 虾仁蛋炒饭（黄金满屋）

Shrimp Fried Rice comes with a good topping of bouncy prawns. The rice was fluffy and delicious, with every morsel evenly coated with a sheen of golden egg yolk. Even though fried rice is a simple dish to prepare, it takes a lot of skill to make it outstanding. It’s amazing how a simple dish like this can satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

Sesame Dumpling in Red Bean Soup 

豆沙芝麻汤圆（丰年团圆）

Finishing off the satisfying meal with Sesame Dumpling in Red Bean Soup. An auspicious desserts which is traditionally eaten during festive seasons, this is a simple but satisfying sweet finale to any meal. 

Boiled Papaya With Snow Fungus 

木瓜雪耳 (风调雨顺)

End the perfect meal with the refreshing and wholesome desserts such as the Boiled Papaya With Snow Fungus.

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Do note that Din Tai Fung Chinese New Year Set Menus is available from now until March 5, with an exception of two days (CNY Eve & 1st day of CNY) as they are closed for staff to rest and rejoice with their family and loved ones.

For enquiries and reservations, do contact their respective outlets as follows: 

Outlets Locations Click here: DinTai Fung Outlets

FaceBook: DinTaiFungMalaysia

Website: www.dintaifung.com.my 

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