MID-AUTUMN HARMONY FROM CONCORDE HOTEL KL

 

Two exclusive lacquer gift sets, The Elegant Four and Four Seasons Bloom from Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur adds lustre to the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.

Handcrafted in multiple layers of vibrant high-gloss lacquer finish, Concorde’s Mid-Autumn Harmony gift set features a set of four boxes adorned with delicate floral motifs and refined detailing reflecting the essence of Chinese art and culture.   

                                   
Better still, the boxes are designed to be repurposed post-celebration; renewing their usefulness as elegant jewellery, accessories or keepsake boxes, teabag or tid-bit holders, or even as wall-mounted art pieces.
 
Guests can choose from two themed designs comprising:
The Elegant Four featuring plum blossom, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum; symbolically paying tribute to noble virtues of wisdom, grace, integrity and tranquillity respectively.
 
Four Seasons Bloom highlights the seasonal beauty of spring orchid, summer lotus, autumn chrysanthemum and winter plum blossom.

 

Fill those elegant boxes with Concorde’s Halal-certified mooncakes ranging from Baked Lotus Paste with Single Yolk and Red Bean to inventive Snowskin variants such as Musang King Durian and Longan Wolfberry – the ideal celebratory Mid-Autumn Festival gifts for family, friends and business partners.

Based on our sampling, the Assorted Fruit & Nut Mooncake beguiles with invigorating hints of kaffir lime leaves while one cannot go wrong with the smooth Baked Japanese Red Bean Paste variant.

Also winsome are the Black Sesame Lotus Paste and classic Lotus Seed Paste, be it with or without single/double yolk(s).

We daresay the Snowskin Musang King Durian version is the next best thing to eat the actual King of Fruits thanks to the rich and luscious filling. Coming in a close second is the Snowskin with Yam Paste and Single Yolk.

The Lacquer Gift Sets (RM160 nett per set of four 180g mooncakes) are available in these options:
Set A – Baked Skin                                    
Pure Lotus Double Yolk                           
Golden Pandan Pure Lotus                            
Pure Lotus                                            
Japanese Red Bean  

                             
Set B – Baked Skin
Pure Lotus Single Yolk
Assorted Fruit Nuts
Black Sesame Lotus
Japanese Red Bean

Set C - Snowskin                 
Snowskin with Lotus Paste Single Yolk             
Snowskin with Yam Paste Single Yolk
Snowskin with Longan Wolfberry
Snowskin with Japanese Red Bean   

*Set D (RM188 nett per set inclusive of cooler bag)
Snowskin with Musang King Durian

 
Enjoy 20% Discount for CIMB, HLB, MBB, PB, RHB, SCB, UOB cardholders. For bulk orders of 50 boxes and above, it’s RM123 nett per set. Discounts NOT applicable for Snowskin with Musang King Durian Mooncake. 

Visit the following locations to purchase:

●      Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur (Lobby)       
11 August – 6 October, 10 am – 8 pm
 
●      Mid Valley Megamall (North Court, Ground Floor)
18 September – 6 October, 10 am – 10 pm

Doorstep delivery with applicable charges available. For more information, call/WhatsApp: 012 399 5021 or email to fbkl@concorde.net
 
 

TIMELESS FLAVOURS, NEW SIGNATURES AT XIN CUISINE

Xin Cuisine at Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur has rolled out an exciting line-up of classic signature dishes, each paying homage to the rich traditions of Chinese cooking while offering delightful contemporary touches.

Helmed by Master Chinese Chef Foong Ah Kwai and his culinary team, the feast begins on a playful note with Lychee Cheesy Shrimp Balls.

This tantalising version surprises with a molten mozzarella centre that oozes with every bite — a clever twist pairing the briny sweetness of prawn with gooey cheesiness. A most addictive appetiser.

Chinese culinary heritage lovers will find the Pork Tripe with Whole Farm Chicken (RM250 nett) a weighty masterpiece. No less than six hours of preparation have gone into the painstaking cleaning of the pork tripe, stuffing it with a whole chicken then simmering it until all the flavours meld beautifully.

 
The resulting broth is deeply comforting — peppery, collagen-rich, and layered with subtle notes of yuzu, shallots, and ginkgo. Each heartwarming sip is a distillation of old-school techniques, perfected through patience and skill.

 
Making waves as a first in the local hotel dining scene is Xin Cuisine’s Signature Roasted Goose (RM420 whole; RM230 half). A celebrated Guangdong delicacy, the goose is marinated in a time-honoured blend of soy sauce, chosen herbs and spices before being roasted to achieve crackling skin and succulent meat.

 
Juicy and aromatic, this indulgent showpiece dish is available on Fri-Sun in limited quantity whilst three days’ advance notice is required for weekday orders.

 
Next, the Honey Glazed Iberico Pork Ribs (RM172 nett) showcase East-meets-West refinement. Steamed to preserve their tenderness and baked for delicate caramelisation, the ribs are finished with a glossy honey glaze. The balance of smoky savouriness and subtle sweetness makes them simply irresistible.

 
Chef Foong’s house-made beancurd shines in the Golden Beancurd with Abalone and Sea Cucumber (RM52 nett per person). Silken tofu is steamed, pan-fried to golden crispness, then elevated with braised 10-head abalone and sea cucumber. The interplay of textures — soft, bouncy, and tender — captures the essence of Cantonese finesse, each mouthful brimming with layered umami.

 
Seafood lovers will revel in the Wok-fried Flat Rice Noodles with Fresh Water Prawns & Scallops (RM85 nett). This comforting staple is transformed into a smoky wok hei star with satiny smooth flat rice noodles then blanketed under velvety egg gravy. Huge fresh water prawns and plump scallops act as the crowning glory, their natural sweetness enriching the dish.

 
To end, the Aiyu Jelly with Longan in Calamansi Lime Syrup provides a light, refreshing finale — a cooling contrast after such indulgence.

 
With its new signatures, Xin Cuisine strikes a beautiful balance between comforting classics and refined creations, making it a must-visit destination for Chinese food connoisseurs.

For more information and reservation, please call Xin Cuisine, tel: 03-2149 2778.
 

MID-AUTUMN MOONCAKES FROM FOUR SEASONS HOTEL KL

The Snow Skin Mooncake with Butterfly Pea Flower Custard Paste with Saffron, Mullet Roe, Salted Egg Yolk and Pistachios – a new snowskin mooncake crafted by Chef Ng Meng Loong of Four Seasons Hotel KL turns out to be the bee’s knees this year.

 
Clad in swirly white and blue snow skin threaded with saffron, the subtly sweet custard paste incorporating mullet roe and pistachios, and a salted egg yolk core bewitched us instantly at first bite.

 
Levelling up on the nut mooncake variant, Yun House’s dim sum and dessert maestro also proffers his Eight-Nut Treasure Baked Mooncake for fans who enjoy utterly nutty mooncake filling. The favoured pistachios - now all the rage among kunafa choc fans - makes its presence felt.

This year’s mooncake gift box comes stylishly beribboned with a specially commissioned scarf designed by acclaimed Malaysian artist C.N. Liew. Bearing contemporary patterns juxtaposed against an auspicious red background, the gift box exudes modern glamour and understated sophistication. Best of all, the designer scarf can be used as a pocket square, handkerchief or twilly.

Back to the artisanal Mid-Autumn Festival creations, the winsome baked variants include Classic Lotus Seed Paste with Single Yolk and Melon Seeds (RM45++ each), Pandan Lotus Seed Paste with Single Yolk and Melon Seeds (RM45++ each), Pure Lotus Seed Paste with Single Yolk and Melon Seeds (RM45++ each), Red Bean Paste with Almond Flakes (RM45++ each) and Eight Nut Treasure (RM48++ each).

Snow skin mooncake fans will swoon over the luscious Musang King Durian (RM88++ each) and revel in the luxe appeal of Black Sesame Lotus Seed Paste with Bird’s Nest and Almonds (RM68++ each). The distinctly inventive Pure White Lotus Seed Paste with Palm Sugar, Macadamia and Seaweed (RM58++ each) tastes equally sublime.

"The Mid-Autumn celebration is all about joy and togetherness, with the main event being a feast with family and friends under the full moon," says Chef Loong. "Designed to appeal to all generations and palates, our mooncakes welcome everyone to join in the festivities."

 
Orders can be made and collected now and 6 October by calling tel: 03 2382 8602 or email:
yunhouse.kualalumpur@fourseasons.com