MAISON OF MID-AUTUMN ELEGANCE FROM SOFITEL KL DAMANSARA

 

 

Be moonstruck by Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara’s Maison of Mid-Autumn Elegance collection, featuring French elegance infused into local heritage; a concept inspired by meaningful reunion connections and the timeless art of gifting.

Local media members had opportunity to a sneak preview of the two beautifully crafted gift boxes: Golden Reverie and Autumn Harmony for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.

Golden Reverie can be transformed into a luxurious keepsake box while Autumn Harmony presents a timeless expression of warmth. Complete with a nifty cocktail fork and knife set, the gift sets can be personalised with one’s choice of individual mooncakes.

Purists will like the Traditional Baked Mooncakes with fillings of Red Bean Paste, Pure White Lotus Paste, White Lotus Paste with Single Egg Yolk or Pandan Lotus Paste with Single Yolk.

Contemporary preferences are catered for with the Artisan Snow Skin Collection. Signature flavours include Mango Cream Cheese, Matcha with Red Bean, Pandan Custard, and Black Sesame with Cheese.

Durian enthusiasts will find ample succour in the rich and velvety Musang King Durian Snow Skin Mooncake. Inventive variants such as Pumpkin Lotus Paste with Mung Bean Paste, Black Sesame Lotus Paste with Mochi, Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt and Assorted Mixed Nuts complete the sweet line-up.

Also available to enhance your mooncake enjoyment are two mocktail concoctions: Midnight Moon (pu erh tea, chrysanthemum, sour plum & rock sugar) and Golden Moon (osmanthus oolong tea, lychee, ginger honey syrup, calamansi and soda water). 

The latter is best paired with mooncakes filled with Red Bean, Mango Cream Cheese, Pandan Custard and Pure White Lotus while the latter goes well with White Lotus Single Yolk, Pandan Single Yolk, Black Sesame with Cheese and Musang King Durian. 

Sofitel's Maison of Mid-Autumn Elegance gift box selections begin from RM178+, while individual mooncakes are available from RM42+. Enjoy 25% Early Bird savings until 8 August 2026. Purchases can be made now until the Mid-Autumn Festival (25 September).
 

MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL SET MENU

 

To brighten up the Mid-Autumn Festival season, the team at Wan Chun Ting restaurant will offer a specially curated Mid-Autumn Festival Set Menu.

Savour a six-course Cantonese feast beginning with signature Wan Chun Ting Dim Sum Trio: Chicken Meatball & Prawn Paste with Conpoy Sauce, Shrimp Wonton with Szechuan Sauce and Stuffed Scallop with Prawn Paste in Salt & Pepper to whet the appetite.

The deeply soulful Double-Boiled Chicken Soup with Dried Scallop, Dendrobium Orchid and Cordyceps Flower is a compelling heartwarmer whilst the silky-smooth Steamed Tiger Grouper with Chef's Special Sauce will inevitably make a notable splash.

 
Delicate vegetal and oceanic nuances from Braised Dried Scallops with Baby Chinese Cabbage continue the palate-pleasing pace before irresistible Braised Longevity Noodles with Shredded Chicken sums up the main cast.

Priced at RM218+ per person (minimum two persons), the Mid-Autumn Festival set menu wraps up with a comforting dessert of Chilled Peach Resin with Snow Pear and Red Dates.

For enquiries or orders on the Maison of Mid-Autumn Elegance collection, please contact Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara Hotel, tel: 017-511 7725 or 012-371 6388, or email: Jasmine.Yap@sofitel.com.
 

A TASTE OF PHUKET AT MAKAN KITCHEN

Pad Thai Goong hot off the wok. Creamy Massaman Curry. Gaeng Kiew Warn Pak (Thai green chicken curry) to tease the tastebuds. Those are some of the tempting dishes whipped up by Guest Executive Chef Noppadon Chainat from DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort at Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur from 8 June to 31 July 2026.

Through The Essence of Thai Cuisine, a special culinary collaboration at Makan Kitchen, guests will enjoy a limited-time dining experience showcasing Phuket’s and Thailand's rich culinary heritage, regional specialities and time-honoured cooking techniques by Chef Noppadon.

Bold flavours, fresh ingredients and culinary traditions of regional Thai fare shine through servings of Yam Som O (pomelo salad), Som Tum (young papaya salad), Tom Yum Goong and Tom Kha Gai.

Robust and piquant main dishes to sample include Steamed Seabass Fillet with Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime, Garlic and Chilli, Gai Yang (Marinated Grilled Chicken with Thai Herbs and Northern Thai Spicy Tamarind Sauce), Prawns in Yellow Curry and Mango Sticky Rice among others.

Chef Noppadon Chainat said "Food is an important part of Thai culture and hospitality. Each region of Thailand offers its own distinct flavours and traditions. I hope guests will enjoy discovering some of that diversity through this special menu."

Elements of Thai culture are also highlighted through interactive activities such as "Smell the Fragrance" challenge and traditional Thai Batu Seremban activity.

Those who spend RM450 or more and guests who make reservations via SevenRooms will stand a chance to win a 2 days/1 night’s stay inclusive of breakfast for two persons at DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort.

The Essence of Thai Cuisine at Makan Kitchen is priced as below: 

The Essence of Thai Cuisine Dinner Buffet
8 June - 31 July 2026
Fridays & Saturdays | 6.30pm - 10pm
RM168 nett per adult | RM84 nett per child

True Taste of Thailand High Tea Buffet
8 June - 31 July 2026
Saturdays & Sundays | 12.30pm - 4pm
RM118 nett per adult | RM59 nett per child

Hilton Honors members enjoy up to 25% off food and beverages, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

For reservations and enquiries, contact Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton KL, tel: 03 2172 7272, email: KULDT_FB@hilton.com or make reservations via the Makan Kitchen booking page.

 

COASTAL ITALIAN INSPIRED NEW MENU AT NIZZA

 

Chef Simone Fraternali serves up herb-accented specialities, handmade pastas and impeccably fresh Mediterranean seafood inspired by the sun-drenched Italian coast as he refreshes the menu at Nizza restaurant.

Served in relaxed, convivial style to encourage sharing, the chef reveals his dishes celebrate the vibrancy of Liguria, Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast. Highlighting seasonal and artisanal produce, Nizza's new menu proffers thoughtfully prepped food that’s deeply comforting and should be savoured in good company.

 
Classically trained in Italy, Chef Simone honed his craft at esteemed outposts including the three-Michelin-starred Ristorante Da Vittorio and Michelin-starred La Tana Gourmet. His culinary philosophy emphasises allowing quality ingredients to shine, honouring tradition, and cooking with generosity.

 
Setting the pace is Bruschetta Pomodoro (RM39) in which juicy heirloom tomatoes come piled atop crisp toasted bread, spread with brightly flavoured ricotta-lemon spread.

 
Seafood lovers will appreciate Ricciola (RM58), delicate slices of amberjack enhanced by zesty Sorrento lemon dressing. Juicy grapefruit wedges and smoky capsicum purée add pops of refreshing brightness.

Refined indulgence appears in Carpaccio di Manzo (RM72), paper-thin Wagyu drizzled with a deeply savoury Parmigiano Reggiano dressing, chives and a gentle hint of mustard.

 
Comforting Zuppa di Patate & Tartufo (RM48) delivers with its velvety truffled potato base, finished with rosemary croutons. It’s the kind of dish to evoke “La Scarpetta” — that instinctive Italian habit of mopping up every last drop with bread.

In fact, Nizza leans into this tradition with a playful invitation: diners are encouraged to share their own “La Scarpetta” moments on Instagram using #LaScarpettaAtNizza, @nizzadamansara and @sofitelkualalumpurdamansara. Selected entries will be rewarded with RM1,000 worth of dining experiences and exclusive treats.

Pasta, as expected, is a highlight. Pappardelle al Ragout di Guancia (RM62) proves stellar thanks to the big flavours of beef cheek ragout, accented with Taggiasche olives and basil enveloping the broad ribbons of pasta.

A nutty brown butter sauce with sage and hazelnut bestows a lighter note on Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci (RM58), delicate pasta parcels filled with ricotta and spinach.

For mains, the Branzino (RM98) is a standout. Perfectly baked seabass arrives with clams, capers, cherry tomatoes and potatoes, capturing the essence of coastal Italian cooking in one dish.

 
Equally satisfying is the Agnello (RM128), featuring chamomile-crusted lamb chops. Crisp on the outside and tender within, the meaty richness is balanced with yoghurt, salsa verde and a white balsamic-dressed salad.

To end on a refreshing note, the uplifting Delizia al Limone (RM26) delights with soft lemon sponge layered with lemon custard, finished with a vanilla-lemon glaze. A light, fragrant and not overly sweet dessert worth lingering over.

Every Thursday from 6.30pm – 10.30pm, diners can partake in La Tavola Infinita at RM188+ per person where a free flow of wine, cheese, pizza and pasta beckons for a limited time.

 
There’s also a Mother’s Day Brunch by the Pool on 10 May from 12pm – 3pm at RM168+ per person.

For reservations and enquiries, please contact Nizza restaurant, tel:03-2720 6688, WhatsApp +6017 511 7725 or email: HA123-FB@sofitel.com or hanafi.suid@sofitel.com