FESTIVE WONDERLAND OF FOUR SEASONS HOTEL KL

The most wonderful time of the year at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is chockful of festive holiday dining experiences, crafted with passion and hosted in dazzling settings.

Festive Takeaway and Gifting

 

Taking the spotlight this year is Gingerbread Panettone, an Italian speciality for Christmas and New Year conjured up by Executive Pastry Chef Yann Roumanille.

 

It takes the chef over three days to meticulously crafted the Panettone, banking on the magic of slow fermentation. The cake is soft, buttery-rich and imbued with a twist of aromatic gingerbread spices. Studded with dried fruits and nuts, it’s the perfect festive gift to present to family and friends.

Also discover the exquisite range of modernist cakes, tempting dessert and viennoiserie temptations for elevating your holiday gatherings.
 

Crimson Noel Grandeur | Christmas Buffet

Yuletide classics, Asian favourites, Middle-Eastern appetisers, international cheese selection and luscious sweet creations are some of the headliners taking front and centre at Curate this festive season.

Our choice picks to start with: an assortment of poached seafood on ice, three types of ceviche, hummus, beetroot & goat cheese with walnuts, and a whole baked pumpkin stuffed with quinoa, crumbled feta and sliced figs.
 

Main courses to leave you wishing for endless tummy space include Palestinian koossa hoos (stuffed squash with spiced rice and meat in chunky tomato sauce), roast leg of lamb and turkey, chicken tajine, Chinese-style steamed fish, fried rice vermicelli with seafood, and biryani rice with assorted Indian curries among others.

Sweet finish awaits in the form of fresh tropical fruits, local fruit pickles, strawberry pralines, poached pear, pumpkin pie, mont blanc, mince pies, basbousa (Turkish spiced cake), pulut panggang, rich fruit cake and chocolate brownies.
 

• Festive Lunch (except 24 & 25 Dec, daily until 30 Dec), 1pm-4pm. Price: RM193+ per adult, RM97+ per child

• Festive Dinner (except 24 & 25 Dec, daily until 30 Dec) 7pm-11pm. Price: RM250+ per adult, RM125+ per child

• Christmas Eve Buffet (Dec 24), 7pm-11pm. Price: RM308+ per adult, RM154+ per child

• Christmas Brunch Buffet (Dec 25), 1pm-4pm. Price: RM308+ per adult, RM154+ per child

• Christmas Night Buffet (Dec 25), 7pm-11pm. Price: RM278+ per adult, RM139+ per child

• New Year’s Eve Buffet (Dec 31), 7pm – 12 midnight. Price: RM488+ per adult, RM244+ per child

• New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet (Jan 1, 2025), 1pm-4pm. Price: RM308+ per adult, RM154+ per child

• New Year’s Day Dinner Buffet (Jan 1, 2025), 6pm-10pm. Price: RM268+ per adult, RM134+ per child

For more festive dining information or reservations at Four Seasons Hotel KL, call: 03-2382 8602 or email: diningreservations.kualalumpur@fourseasons.com 

TIME FOR HILTON HOLIDAY FEASTS

 

Specially crafted menus, exciting giveaways, family-friendly activities, fine wines, and decadent desserts are highlights of Hilton Holidays, from 15 November 2024 to 1 January 2025.

Vasco’s beckon with celebratory spreads of international and Asian-inspired roasts, seafood, live cooking stations, and classic holiday desserts. Santa and Santarina bearing treats, carollers and a Santa’s Grotto add to the merriment.

• Weekday Festive Buffet Lunch: Sun to Thurs (12pm - 230pm) at RM158 nett per adult; RM78 nett per child (6-12 years old)

• Weekday Festive Seafood Buffet Dinner: Sun to Thurs (630pm - 1030pm) at RM198 nett per adult; RM98 nett per child (6-12 years old)

• Weekend Festive Buffet Lunch: Fri and Sat (1230pm - 3pm) at RM188 nett per adult; RM98 nett per child (6-12 years old)

• Weekend Festive Super Seafood Buffet Dinner: Fri & Sat (630pm-1030pm) at RM238 nett per adult; RM118 nett per child

Gather on Christmas Eve (24 Dec) to savour show-stopping creations by the Vasco’s team. Australian Wagyu Whole Beef Leg roasted over 12 hours with Dijon Mustard Jus is one of the top draws. 

Notable choices we’d recommend are the luxe up, silky smooth Truffle Egg Custard & Foie Gras, tender Aussie Organic Beef paired with tangy-sweet Sambal Strawberry, scrumptious Classic Baked Slipper Lobster and US Oyster Thermidor, Live Grill Teppanyaki with assorted meats and seafood, Duck Legs Confit à l’Orange and more.

• Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet (630pm - 1030pm) at RM318 nett per adult; RM118 nett per child

• Christmas Day Lunch (1230pm - 3pm) at RM318 nett per adult; RM128 nett per child

Christmas Day headliners range from fresh catches of Sabah Reef Lobsters to delicious Lobster Bisque Pasta, Caviar Blinis, Honey Glazed Roast Jumbo Chicken with Cranberry Sauce, Smoked Stuffed Mushroom BBQ Lamb Shoulder, Roasted Truffle London Duck Rolls and more.

• Christmas Day Dinner (630pm - 1030pm) at RM268 nett per adult; RM118 nett per child

Sparkling New Year’s Eve (31 Dec) temptations such as Grilled Kushiyaki Skewers and Steamed Black Cod, Baked Hokkaido Scallop with Avruga Caviar, Salt Crusted Tasmanian Salmon, and Signature Cheesy Beef Escalope Roulade among others await New Year’s Eve revellers.

·       New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner (630pm - 1030pm) at RM318 nett per adult; RM118 nett per child

Australian Grain-Fed Prime Ribs with Yorkshire Pudding, Lobster Rolls with Yuzu Mayo, Large Seafood Paella, Baked Hokkaido Scallops, Turkey Pot Pie and a myriad of other festive eats will be among the palate-pleasers to welcome a brand New Year.

• New Year’s Day Lunch (1230pm - 3pm) at RM198 nett per adult; RM98 nett per child

Early bird bookings at Vasco’s made before 30 November will enjoy 20% off group dining for up to 10 guests. Blackout dates may apply.

For Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s festive offerings at all participating outlets, reservations or inquiries, please contact tel:03-2264 2264 or visit EatDrinkHilton.com

HENING: A SERENE MALAY FOOD OASIS

Ikan Pekasam Utara (RM15), traditional Perakian fermented ikan loma (river carp) with ground roasted rice and salt is one of the must try dishes at Hening. Sautéed with sliced chillies and onion, the slightly funky, acidic sour-salty and gritty pekasam fish isn’t for the faint-hearted. I love it precisely due to that distinct taste.

We are stoked to savour this and other Malay dishes at Hening, one of the handful of Malay cuisine outposts in the city. Housed in a repurposed old bungalow, three enterprising young men (pic above): Mohd Syariman Zulkifli (centre) and brothers Irham Shah bin Azhar (left) and Ehsanuddin Shah bin Azhar (right) strive to raise Malay cuisine beyond no-frills stall setting into classier environs aimed at locals and tourists.

Banking on their collective strengths and F&B experience coupled with guidance from Syariman’s father and former hotel chef Zulkifli Aziz, the partners aim to draw city folks, urban families and foreign visitors to Hening.

Hening which means serenity or peaceful in Malay, exudes charming old-school vibes thanks to its terrazzo floors and vintage elements. Ehsan relied on his architectural expertise to update the all-white interior with colourful artworks by local artist Rahim Ismail.

Chef Syariman who has 17 years of industry experience is responsible the restaurant’s food and kitchen whilst Irham takes care of marketing and financial matters, and Ehsan, manpower.

Menu-wise, Johor and Perak specialities take centrestage. Lunch dishes are ideal for communal sharing, served alongside Nasi Putih Daun Pisang (RM4 per portion), steamed basmathi rice wrapped in banana leaf.

Aside from pekasam, the appetising Thai-inspired Kerabu Limau Bali (RM15), is a notable spicy-tangy-salty pomelo salad. We recommend accompanying the rice with robustly flavoured mains such as Masak Lemak Daging Bakar (RM40) or Masak Lemak Siakap Goreng (RM45), smoky grilled beef slices or fried whole seabass in rich, turmeric-accented curry prepared following Negeri Sembilan style.

Subtly spicy-tangy tamarind sauce, chopped tomatoes and onion boosts the appeal of Daging Batang Pinang Bakar Air Asam (RM40), grilled tenderloin skewers. Mellower but no less tempting is Johor-style Asam Pedas Jenahak (RM45), fleshy whole snapper in piquant chilli-tamarind gravy.

To wrap up your meal, try nostalgic sweet treats of Pisang Madu Tiga (RM12), caramelised bananas with vanilla ice cream, and Sago Gula Melaka with fresh mango dices. Local tea-time treats such as Curry Puffs, Onde Onde and Bubur Cha Cha are available from 3pm onwards.

Alternatively, sample thirst-quenchers: Hening Pagi (RM12) using fresh pomegranate, Hening Senja (RM12) with crushed strawberries, soda and lemon, or Hening Malam (RM12), fresh watermelon juice with soda.

When it comes to good, comforting Malay food, Hening rules the roost.

For reservations, call Hening restaurant at tel: 017-331 6964. Address: 56, Lorong Damai 1, Jalan Damai, Kuala Lumpur. Business hours: 8am to 6pm daily