Nobody would expect a simple dish of Cauliflower
Steak with Corn Salsa (RM58++) to steal the limelight at lunch. Especially at Nobu
Kuala Lumpur atop Petronas Tower 3. It’s one of the unexpected gems we glean
from Nobu’s Set Lunch – the subtly smoky ‘steak’ captures Nobu’s trademark philosophy
of infusing Japanese and Peruvian influences into the freshest ingredients
perfectly.
Ladies and gentlemen who lunch have more than the
abovementioned set lunches to look forward to with Executive Chef Philip Leong’s
latest drive to elevate the ‘Noon at Nobu’ experience. The expanded midday
dining selection now includes pre-fixe menus, bento boxes, cold & hot
dishes in addition to soups, noodles and dessert.
Priced at RM168++, the Pre-Fixe parade inclusive
of miso soup and green tea features a choice of appetiser, a main course and
dessert. Among the five appetisers, the plain-looking Butter Lettuce Salad Dry
Miso stands out for its palate-pleasing umami appeal.
Coming in a close second in the popularity stake
is Seafood Ceviche, a healthy yet delicious mixture of quinoa, prawns, fish and
squid with baby greens, tomato and cucumber. The Umami Chicken Kara-age is
underwhelming by comparison. Both the Salmon New Style Sashimi and Yellowtail
Jalapeno are distillation of Nobu’s signature dishes so no surprises there.
All the dessert choices are exceptional. I’m
partial to the sublime Japanese Whisky Cappuccino which packs a nice flavour punch that left me hankering for more. Pure white and foamy, the former proves to be a revelation as the heavenly creation constitutes coffee creme brulee with cocoa crumble, vanilla ice cream and Japanese whisky foam.
The Yogurt Sub Zero pairs scoops of tangy yogurt ice cream with fresh
berries, raspberry sauce and sesame crisp. A perfect pick-me-upper to cleanse the palate post-lunch.
Playful textures and delicate flavours meld
wonderfully in the Chocolate Sata Andagi – dark chocolate filled Japanese
doughnut with caramelised pistachios is complemented by pandan ice cream on
coconut sablé.
For those who want a little of everything, the substantial
Bento Box (RM175++) will tickle the tastebuds with Sashimi Salad with Matsuhisa
Dressing, Assorted Sushi, Rock Shrimp Tempura with Butter Ponzu, Nobu’s
signature Black Cod Miso and Vegetable Spicy Garlic with Rice. A serving of miso soup is included.
Nobu
Kuala Lumpur is open for lunch Monday to Friday, 12.00pm to 2.00pm.
For enquiries or reservations, please call NOBU KL, tel: 03-2164 5084 or
WhatsApp: 019-389 5085.