Malaysia Tatler Degustation Menu at Connoisseurs Lounge & Restaurant, KLGCC

Known for its prestigious cigar lounge, a wide range of vintage wines and delicate cuisine, Connoisseurs Lounge & Restaurant at KL Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) has created a special degustation menu in collaboration with Malaysia Tatler.

From now till 15th August 2014, patrons of Connoisseurs Lounge & Restaurant will be able to indulge in a 6 course-menu at the price of RM 298++ per person that includes delicacies like Marble 10 Wagyu beef, vanilla and truffle ice cream and unagi.

Read on for our review of the custom made menu paired with some of the most premium wines of the establishment.

Insalata Di Frutti
Giorgio Meletti Bianco

This is a simple fruit salad dressed with honey mustard vinaigrette and mesclun salad. Fruits like peach, mango and kiwi are complimented with a savoury taste of grained mustard and candied flavours of honey to create a refreshing appetiser. This salad goes perfectly with the Giorgio Meletti Bianco wine, which brings fresh hints of banana and pear aroma and finished with a zesty punch of mulberry and hawthorn.

Unagi
Castello Dei Rampolla Sammarco 2003

A springy chunk of unagi (eel) is cooked in teriyaki sauce and added with a twist of nutty pistachio pesto for a modern take on the traditional Japanese dish. Underneath the unagi are slices of zucchini parpadelle that adds a crunchy bite to the fish. With such a strong savoury caramel flavour, the full-bodied Sammarco 2003 helps to level out the dish with its baked earth and tobacco nuances.

Rigatoni Formaggio
Podero Il Palazzino Grasso Sanese

For cheese connoisseurs, this pasta dish created in a melting pot of four cheeses – Gorgonzola, Parmesan, Cheddar, Gruyere) – will definitely satisfy your cravings. While the dish looks deceivingly plain, the flavours are surprisingly robust with a creamy texture that give waves of pleasure as it swirls inside your mouth. For such a piquant dish, an acidic wine like the Grosso Sanese is the perfect partner with its strong fruit tannins and wafts of herb aroma.

Fig Boquet Sorbet
For the palate cleanser, indulge in an icy figs and balsamic vinegar sorbet to lift your appetite with its zesty notes. This particular flavour is also chosen for its detoxing properties that will help patrons clear off excessive flavours on the palate.

Wagyu Beef or Rack of Lamb
Castello Del Rampolla D’alceo

For the main courses, patrons are given two choices to feast on – a Marble 10 Wagyu beef or an oven-baked lamb rack.

For steak lovers, the Wagyu beef is, without a question, the ultimate meat dish. Perfectly marbled piece of sirloin is butter-seared to a perfect medium rare where the juice will gush out when you take a bite. A specially concocted spicy barbecue sauce will also accompany the steak, but we do recommend the sauce for the side of mash potatoes instead and indulge in the original taste of the wonderful steak.

If you are tired of eating steak, then the lamb rack is a great alternative. Served with mint capers cream, the gamey taste of the meat disappears completely, leaving a juicy and fragrant flavour. Paired with fresh slices of capsicum and a side honey-drizzled Gorgonzola cheese sauce, it is a great marriage of contrasting flavours that dances delicately on your palate.

For these two main course, the premium D’alceo is chosen. Noted as one of the top 10 most collectible Tuscan wines by James Suckling, this Italian take on Bordeaux wine brings an intense blend of dark fruit notes and spicy finish that ties in perfectly with the strong red meat served.

Madagascar Ice Cream
Podero Il Pallazino La Pieve

After a round of fine cuisine, patrons can finish off the night with yet another rich flavoured dish – a truffle and vanilla ice cream. Using the premium Madagascar vanilla beans, white truffle oil and crushed black truffles, a smooth savoury ice cream is created. While the taste can be a little overwhelming on the first bite, chunks of sugary peaches within help to harmonise the flavours to create a satisfying dessert.

Connoissuers Lounge & Restaurant is located at 1st Floor East Wing, Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club. For more information and reservations, please call Connoisseurs Lounge & Restaurant at +603 3094 9888 or email info@connoisseurs.com.my.

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