Really, you needn’t break a sweat arranging for a private screening of The Titanic at Los Angeles’ Staples Center a la Justin Bieber when he was dating Selena Gomez nor do you need to do a Jay Z and present your ladylove (lucky Beyonce!) with a Rolls Royce.
No matter how cliched you think it might be, you’ll never go wrong with a box of pralines or a fine selection of macarons. And even better, a romantic five-course dinner!
To give you an idea of where to go on a day when love reigns supreme, here are snapshots of what some hotels and restaurants in the city are serving up:
Nobu Kuala Lumpur
This place has a view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline and an innovative menu introduced by the legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa based on his unique fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine.
From February 9-14, Nobu’s Valentine’s Day Omakase serves up a delightful gastronomic journey that includes Chawan Mushi Cappuccino, juicy Tenderloin with Foie Gras and the Nobu Style Sushi Cup. Dessert is Sweet Moment, a strawberry Mochi cream puff that wraps up the evening of love.
The meal is priced at RM495++ per person, and should you wish to add a special Valentine’s Day cocktail, Benitate, to the meal, it is RM555++ per
person.
For more information, check out here.
Trace Restaurant @ Element Kuala Lumpur
There’s one place that will get you on cloud nine, almost. It’s the 275-metre high restaurant, Trace, located in Element Kuala Lumpur.
Diners get to enjoy a marvellous view of the cityscape and the Petronas Twin Towers while savouring a 4-course rustic Italian dinner appropriately themed That’s Amore.
The menu includes Truffle (prawn mousse with watermelon rind pickle, bisque aioli and micro cress) and Poached Halibut (halibut fish in poaching liquid with truffle pomme purée, sauté medley vegetable and salsa verde gremolata).
The other option for the main dish is Beef Cheek (sous vide beef cheek with truffle pomme purée, sauté medley vegetables and natural juice).
Available on February 14 from 7pm–10.30pm, the dinner is priced at RM388 nett per couple. With an additional RM150 nett, you can have wine.
For reservations, email [email protected].
French Feast Restaurant Wine & Bar
The romance of Paris will be evoked by Chef Mickael Cornutrait who has prepared a 4-course Valentine’s dinner menu designed for Him and Her.
For Her: Pan-seared Hokkaido scallops with mint and green pea cream and cheese crisp, cocoa marbled foie gras terrine with gingerbread crisps and grilled duck strip with Morello cherry sauce, roasted pistachios and honey glazed carrots, among others.
For Him: Dishes include pan-seared Hokkaido scallops, chorizo and piquillos pepper, pan-fried foie gras with fig and onion chutney and 52°C roasted duck magret with rich morel sauce and Darphin potato cake.
The dinner for February 14 is priced at RM380+ per couple.
For enquiries, call +603-2110 6283 or email [email protected].
Lafite, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur
The elegant ambience at Lafite makes a perfect backdrop for a special date.
Its six-course French fine dining menu, created for this occasion by executive chef Olivier Pistre, includes caviar Ossetra with potato ice-cream, brioche crumble, Granny Smith espuma and sorrel, Hokkaido scallops complemented by carpaccio & tartare with truffle sauce, deep-fried Cardoret oyster with walnut cream and spicy meringue with Yuzu gel.
The main course comes with a choice of wild caught French sea bass with kohlrabi puree, juniper crumble, Malaysian kumquat gel and armoricaine jus or wood-grilled and Cohiba-smoked Australian Beef Tenderloin with celeriac puree and remoulade, blackberry gel and pickles, young beetroot and Sarawak pepper poivrade sauce.
Dessert is candied orange with Grand Marnier espuma, caramel crumble, fresh orange segment and mandarin sorbet.
The dinner menu is priced at RM599 nett per person.
For reservations or more information, call (03) 2074 3900 or email [email protected] or visit here.
Nook, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral
The hotel’s restaurant Nook, with its futuristic design and splashes of colour, will cheer you up further with a 3-course meal priced at RM98 nett per person for a pleasant Valentine’s Day dinner experience.
Enjoy its servings of:
Warm Green Pea Soup, Seared Scallop with Lumpfish Roe and Parmesan Foam with Casillero Del Diabolo, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile or
Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Saffron Potato, Risotto Chips & Chives Béarnaise with Robert Mondavi Woodbridge, Merlot, USA or
Pan Seared Salmon Trout, Prawn Mousse, Taro Chips & Orange Beurre Blanc with Wolf Blass Bilyara, Chardonnay, Australia before finishing the meals with
Vanilla Panacotta, Berries Gastric, Mascarpone Ice Cream with Orange Sauce.
For any enquiries, call +603 27231188 +603 27231588.
Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar
If you’re looking for a cosy place to create romantic memories, dining at the hotel’s La Cucina Mediterranean Kitchen this February 14 is recommended.
Featuring a four-course set menu, diners can look forward to signature dishes that are flavourful. For a tasty start, there is Salmon Cured Beetroot teaser served with cream cheese mousse and balsamic gel as well as the Chef Special Pumpkin Soup with cheese ball, green oil and croutons.
Meat lovers will undoubtedly enjoy Sirloin Wagyu Beef Marble 7 with Lobster Roulade served with Pommes Anna and Chimichurri Sauce.
To end the gastronomic affair on a sweet note will be the Chocolate Mille-Feuille and Wild Berry Compote accompanied by two Virgin Margaritas.
The four-course meal is priced at RM300 per couple. For reservations or enquiries call 03-2298 1888 (ext 3402).
Berjaya Times Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur
The hotel’s Samplings on the Fourteenth fine dining restaurant is a lovely place for a special night like Valentine’s as it has a panoramic view of the KL skyline.
The special 3-course pre-Valentine’s Day dinner on February 13 is priced at RM98 per person. You could also pamper your soulmate with a 5-course dinner on February 14 at RM388 per couple.
The Valentine’s Day set menu will feature Salmon Carpaccio and Essence of Green Peas for starters while the main course options include Chilean Seabass, M7 Wagyu Beef Cheek and Sous Vide Lamb Rack.
For bookings or enquiries, call 03-2117 8000 (ext 8131).
Dorsett Kuala Lumpur
If you don’t believe in doing things by halves, then indulge! A night’s stay at the hotel, priced at RM688 nett per room per night, is inclusive of breakfast for two and a 3-course candlelight dinner at Checkers Café.
You’ll also receive Dorsett’s Valentine’s Day gift of a Dorsett Teddy and chocolates. This package is available for booking from now till February 28, 2018 with stay dates from February 1-28.
Over at Dorsett Grand Subang, the Te Amo package is priced at RM598 nett per room per night in a Club Room inclusive of a host of Club Lounge privileges and breakfast, a 3-course dinner for two at the Piano Lounge and a bottle of house wine.
Booking is open till February 14 with the stay period from Feb 13-15.
For reservations, log on here.
