The season for feasting is here. Yes, it’s December already. Although we Malaysians feast every day, somehow December gives us lots of reasons to feast even more! It’s the school holidays, many are on leave, Christmas is coming soon and of course, before you know it, we’ll be counting down to a new year. See… lots of reasons to celebrate and eat!
To gear you up even more, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur has come up with some really irresistible festive offerings. Their signature all-day dining venue, Essence and the lovely Tuscany-styled Italian restaurant by the pool, Villa Danieli will be serving special buffets and set meals during this festive period.
@ ESSENCE
Starting with Christmas Eve, head on over to Essence for their special scrumptious Buffet Dinner.
Wild Mushrooms with Lamb, grilled leek and yellow tomatoes
Watercress and Soya Milk Soup with Sundried Tomato Nougat
Pan Seared Cod with Coconut Chili and Citrus-Cinnamon Reduction
Look forward to a vast selection and anticipate dishes such as Wild Mushrooms with Lamb, grilled leek and yellow tomatoes, Watercress and Soya Milk Soup with Sundried Tomato Nougat, Roast Spring Chicken with Galantine, Mango Salsa and Apricot Vinaigrette, Roast Turkey with Apple and Chestnut Stuffing, Lobster, Avocado Salsa and Kumato with Spicy Chilli Honey, Pan Seared Cod with Coconut Chili and Citrus-Cinnamon Reduction just to name a few. Feast your eyes and indulge your senses with our must-have desserts like Raspberry Yule Log coated with White Chocolate, Ivory Cherry Gateaux, Apricot White Chocolate Mille-feuille, Matcha Panna Cotta,Vanilla Lemon Cream Éclair and much more!
Raspberry Yule Log coated with White Chocolate
Christmas Eve buffet dinner is served from 6.30pm to 10.30pm at Essence and is priced at RM118++ per person (food only) and RM158++ per person (inclusive of free flow of house wines or 3 bottles of beer)
Dill & Peppered Ahi Tuna with Capellini Pasta Salad & grilled Baby Fennel
Cream of Spinach Soup with Salmon Flake
On Christmas Day, have a leisurely indulgent Brunch as you take time to select from more than 100 mouth-watering local specialties as well as international dishes! Go for repeated rounds of classic and contemporary brunch dishes such as Lobster, Avocado Salsa and Kumato with Spicy Chilli Honey, Dill & Peppered Ahi Tuna with Capellini Pasta Salad & grilled Baby Fennel, Cream of Spinach Soup with Salmon Flake, Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Prime Rib of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, Horseradish sauce with Roast Potatoes and Light Mustard Jus, Skewered Salmon Medallion with Apricot Olive Cous Cous & Saute’ed Baby Greens, Fish Head Curry, Tandoori Chicken, Stir Fried Fish Fillet with Black Bean Sauce. If that is not enough to satiate your appetite, check out their noodle corner, the Sushi bar and many more individual counters.
Skewered Salmon Medallion with Apricot Olive Cous Cous & Saute’ed Baby Greens
No holiday is complete without tempting desserts. You will not be disappointed with the wide array of sweets the culinary team has crafted for this special occasion. Tantalise your taste buds with festive delights including Pistachio Raspberry Yule Log coated with White Chocolate, Grandma’s Minced Pies, Caramel Fudge Chantilly with Apple Crepes, Christmas Pudding with Vanilla Sauce and endless other sweets.
Caramel Fudge Chantilly with Apple Crepes
The Christmas brunch is priced at RM188++ per person (food only) and RM368++ per person for those who would like to enjoy bottomless sparkling wine, draughts beers, white wine and red wine.
Alternatively, usher in the New Year’s Day with your loved ones and friends with an unforgettable brunch fare on 1 January 2014 with the same irresistible offer.
Rolled Eggplant Cannelloni filled with Vegetable Caponata
Prawn Bisque
On New Year’s Eve, have some unforgettable culinary fare before rocking the New Year celebrations. Savour a delectable spread that spans the globe with Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Malaysian and International favorites at the Buffet Dinner in Essence. Tempt your tastebuds with Rolled Eggplant Cannelloni filled with Vegetable Caponata, Pan Seared Salmon with Shallots Confit, Prawn Bisque, Smoked Eel with Couscous Salad and Pineapple Cumin Chutney, Roast Turkey with Chestnut and Mushroom Stuffing, Oven Roasted Lamb with Prune Sauce, Oven Baked Slipper Lobster with Tomata Mornay Sauce, Harissa Marinated Chicken roulade with Mushroom Stew and many more.
Harissa Marinated Chicken roulade with Mushroom Stew
At Essence, the dessert counter should not be missed! Some of the sweets not to be passed up are Poached Cinnamon Pear William Sabayon with White Cranberry Shaving, White Chocolate Pistachio Cherry Gateaux Praline Panna Cotta with Apricot Compote, Tiramisu, Red Bean Mousse with Green Tea Gelee and Sesame Tuile, to name a few.
Poached Cinnamon Pear William Sabayon with White Cranberry Shaving
This elaborate New Year’s Eve dinner buffet will be served from 6.30pm to 10.30pm and is priced at RM118++ per person (food only) and RM158++ per person (inclusive of free flow of house wines or 3 bottles of beer).
@ VILLA DANIELI
If buffets are not your scene, why not have a more intimate and quiet meal in Villa Danieli’s warm and cosy ambience? Here, Chef Rajesh Kanna (Director of Culinary, Restaurant & Bars) will be cooking up authentic and traditional Italian favourites in their festive 5-course Christmas Eve menu.
Gorgonzola Cheese and Pistachios Parfait with Apple, Celeriac and Raspberry Salad served with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette and Warm Ricotta Cheese Croquette
Potato and Fontina Cheese Ravioli with Sautéed Spinach & Parmesan Cream
Beef Tenderloin with Buche de Chèvre Gratin Pears Compote and Celeriac Mille-feuille
Indulge in Duck Foie Gras Lollipop with Crunchy Pistachios and Pineapple Sauce, Gorgonzola Cheese and Pistachios Parfait with Apple, Celeriac and Raspberry Salad served with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette and Warm Ricotta Cheese Croquette, Potato and Fontina Cheese Ravioli with Sautéed Spinach & Parmesan Cream, Lemon Steamed Halibut Fillet and Panzanella in Saffron Butter Sauce, Beef Tenderloin with Buche de Chèvre Gratin, Pears Compote and Celeriac Mille-feuille. End your meal with a burst of delightful flavours as Chef Rajesh will showcase his delicious White Chocolate Parfait and White Chocolate Mousse with Pistachios and Raspberry, Orange Gelatin Sheet.
White Chocolate Parfait and White Chocolate Mousse with Pistachios and Raspberry, Orange Gelatin Sheet
The exclusive 5-course dinner is only available on 24 December 2013 and is priced at RM220++ per person. Treat yourself to some fine wines paired with your dinner for an additional of RM120++ per person.
Mediterranean Octopus Salad with Tomato Gelatin, Olives Dust and Chickpea Mousse
Creamed Cod Squid Ink Ravioli with Thyme, Tomato Fillet and Prawns in Tomato Coulisse Sauce
Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Foie Gras, Sautéed Mixed Mushrooms, Honey Glazed Jus
Villa Danieli is also offering an irresistible 5-course set dinner. Tempt your tastebuds with Chef Rajesh’s specially-crafted Italian cuisine, which includes Honey Citrus-cured Salmon with Tartare, Mediterranean Octopus Salad with Tomato Gelatin, Olives Dust and Chickpea Mousse, Creamed Cod Squid Ink Ravioli with Thyme, Tomato Fillet and Prawns in Tomato Coulisse Sauce, Pan Seared Snow Fish with Leeks Puree and White Asparagus, Sprouts and Ash Sauce, Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Foie Gras, Sautéed Mixed Mushrooms, Honey Glazed Jus. To end your meal, enjoy the Raspberry Panna Cotta with Crispy Almonds and Foamy Lemon Mousse.
Pan Seared Snow Fish with Leeks Puree and White Asparagus, Sprouts and Ash Sauce
Raspberry Panna Cotta with Crispy Almonds and Foamy Lemon Mousse
The exclusive 5-course dinner is only available on 31 December 2013 and is priced at RM220++ per person. Treat yourself to some fine wines paired with your dinner for an additional of RM120++ per person.
For further enquiries or table reservations, please contact 03-2717 9900 or e-mail [email protected] or visit http://www.sheratonimperialkualalumpur.com/ to find out more.
Good news for Starwood SPG members! You can enjoy 30% discount off total food bill at Essence, Celestial Court and Villa Danieli from now till 31 December 2013. What’s more, SPG members can enjoy 50% discount off total food bill for 2 diners; 33% for 3 diners; 25% for 4 diners; 20% for 5 diners and more.