Decadent and virtuous coexist in the form of a wobbly and cheesy soufflé and a bed of leafy greens drizzled in a truffle dressing. Each spoon reveals an addictive fluffy-meets-creamy ‘pudding’ – alongside a petite salad with raisins and walnuts, because healthy. 

Order this salad to taste the essence of Botanica+Co. Piled high with crisp mesclun leaves, Japanese cucumber, edamame, pomegranate, parmesan flakes and a signature yuzu-sesame dressing – this salad isn’t just a picture of health, it’s a tasty way to absorb all the green benefits.

This one’s for the meat lovers. This protein-filled main stars a grain-fed Angus beef, cooked sous vide-style over 12 hours in a veal jus. Providing a side of fibre are sautéed garden vegetables, over a bed of creamy, garlic-infused potato mash to catch each drop of beefy goodness.

This satiating dish of aglio olio is dressed up instantly, paired with a chargrilled crayfish, cracked in half to reveal fleshy, sweet white meat. Spaghettini is tossed with sambal chili, and topped with a temptingly displayed shellfish, then finished with a drizzle of delicate cheese shavings.

We were told that this was a fast and easy crowd favourite, and we knew it the instant we dug in. The dish had all the trimmings of familiar comforts: basmati rice pilaf with a side of spiced lamb meatballs coated in a rich tomato curry, a tangy kachumber salad, and a housemade papadum rolls to crack over all the goodness.

Crafted to replace an apple pie, the banana crumble presents a familiar dish with a playful twist; served in a mini skillet. Caramelised bananas are baked with a crumb mixture and topped with fresh berries. A scoop of vanilla ice cream oozes a comforting puddle over the crispy, buttery dessert, ensuing in a gleeful scraping of spoons. 

 For more information or to make reservations, visit www.botanica.com.my.

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