MIGF Gala Launch 2011 Fine Dining Restaurants

I recently wrote a post on MIGF 2011 Gala Launch (click to refer) that was held at The Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa, on the 29th of September 2011. Now here's a post that is more or less related to the food and restaurants that took part in this event.

In no particular order, these are the list of restaurants that presented themselves in the best way possible. 

Al-Amar, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Bunga Emas, The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur

Dynasty, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur

Cuisine Gourmet by Nathalie, Manara Tai Pan

Chynna, Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Chalet, The Equatorial Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Lai Ching Yuen, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur

Lai Po Heen, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

Lafite, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur

L 'Heritage, The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur

Kofuku Japanese Restaurant, Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Imperial Rama, Highlands Hotel

Iketeru, Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Flame, KLGCC

West Lake Garden, Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa

The Restaurant, The Club Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur

The Pomelo, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat

The Olive, Maxims Genting

The Emperor, Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel

Tatsu Japanese Restaurant, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

Tamarind Springs, Taman TAR, Ampang

Senja, The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Samplings on the Fourteen, Berjaya Times Square Kuala Lumpur

Sagano, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Nerovivo, Jalan Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur

Royal India, Jalan Tun Razak

Mandarin Grill,Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

Neo Tamarind, Jalan Sultan Ismail Kuala Lumpur

A few pictures on the layout of each restaurant presented

 

 

 

 

 

And here are some of the finest dishes served

 

 

 

 

Whats a meal without desserts to satisfy the sweet tooth?

 

 

I must say, the two restaurants that engraved a memory in me was Al Amar and The Restaurant

Al-Amar

Lebanese Four Seasons

For a sunny start

Authentic Labneh Trio with Lebanese Southern Tapenade

and a Brush of Thyme

Chateau Musar Jeune White, Viognier, Corsican variety, Vermentino

and Chardonnay, 2008, Lebanon

Summer blooms

Apricot Glazed Beetroot Tartar on Mango Leather and Rocket Coulis

Chateau Kefraya Blanc de Blanc, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc

& Chardonnay, 2008, Lebanon

Autumn flavours

Spinach Bonbon, Soujouk Mille Feuille and Herb Crust Filled

with Hommos and Grass Fed Baby Lamb Fillet

Chateau Musar Jeune Red, Cinsault, Syrah

& Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009, Lebanon

Raining chefs

Braised Rack of Lamb with Stuffed Baby Marrow and

Vine Leaves Accompanied by a Garlic Mint Sauce

Chateau Musar Hochar Père & Fils, Cinsault, 2002, Lebanon

OR

Pan seared Red Mullet Fillets with Sayadieh Rice and Drops of Fish Jus

Chateau Musar Cuvée White, Obeideh, 2004, Lebanon

Sunshine after the rain

Nougat Glacé Laid on a Bed of Vanilla Pineapple Confit Served

with Pineapple Sauce & Spiced Chocolate Shell

Full Festival Menu RM138++per person with wine

RM98++per person without wine

The Restaurant

 First Course

Home Dried Watermelon Carpaccio Parmesan,

Aged Balsamic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

OR

Marinated Salmon and Salmon Tartar Avocado

Second Course

Lobster Bisque with Lobster Grissini

OR

Clear Oxtail Consommé with its own Ravioli

Third Course

Crab Cannelloni

Lemon Grass Curry and Ginger

OR

Cinnamon and All Spice Poached Saddle of Venison Celeriac Puree and Braised Celeriac

Mains

Veal Assiette

Braised Veal, Fillet of Veal, Veal Wonton

OR

Olive Oil Poached Halibut Coriander Drizzle and Spiced Cream

Desserts

Chocolates and Raspberries

OR

Vacherin Ice Cream with Port Wine Plums

Simply fascinating.

Picture Credited to Click Click Culinary