CAJUN-CREOLE INSPIRATIONS FUEL FATFIRE

 

The Three Witches of Mardi Gras were immortalised on a striking mural within FatFire, an all-American diner at LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre.

Also featured in that expansive wall art are mystical fire butterflies and gecko motifs to symbolise the restaurant's transformative adaptability.

Here, the word "fat" in the restaurant name embodies feast, fun, and fulfilment; to reflect an immersive experience to satisfy one’s stomach and soul. Fire essentially refers to the use of grill and other cooking methods.

Our hunger pangs were banished by delicious bite-size pieces of Tilapia Popcorn (RM27). Lightly coated in spiced batter, the moreish morsels were addictive when dipped in some Cajun mayo and remoulade sauce.

Marinated in Cajun spices then lightly breaded and deep-fried, the crunchy-crisp Mississippi Fried Calamari (RM32) proved equally winsome.

Fiery hot sauce coating the tender Flyin' High Buffalo Wings (RM28) left a blazing trail on our tongue. Thankfully we had three classic cocktails: Sangria (brandy, rum, red wine, and fruits), Moscow Mule (vodka, lime juice, and ginger ale) and Cosmopolitan (vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime juice) to douse the heat. Those three tipples only cost us RM70 whilst individually, each cocktail costs RM24.90 so that was a fab deal.

We went ga-ga over the palate-pleasing Prawn-tastic Tacos (RM30) which came heaped with mango salsa, diced avocados, shredded red cabbage, and spiced tiger prawns. Sides of mildly spicy slaw and guacamole added to their appeal.

Coated in piquantly spiced batter, the house special of Catfish & Chips (RM37) hit the spot too thanks to the fish’s delicately sweet texture. Apple slaw, salad, and creamy remoulade sauce provided additional textural and flavour interest to the dish.

A scrumptious, juicy grilled lamb patty with melted cheese sandwiched between a toasted burger bun left us instantly smitten by Mary’s Not So Little Lamb (RM37). Piling on the tastiness were caramelised onion, fresh lettuce, tomato, and grilled pineapple.

Rich jambalaya sauce comprising tomatoes blended with the staples of Creole cooking: onions, bell peppers, and celery bestowed tantalising flavours to FatFire Jambalicious Pasta (RM37). Extra textural interest came from chunks of tender grilled chicken, sliced sausage, and capsicum strips nestled among strands of spaghetti.

The graham cracker crust and zesty, creamy filling of the Key Lime Pie (RM18) meant it was something to write home about. Well-balanced sweetness with hints of fresh citrus, it was one of the more notable dessert I’d eaten in a while.

Dusted with icing sugar and served with chocolate sauce, the golden fried dough pillows known as New Orleans Beignets (RM18) brought the curtains down to our meal. Perfect to round off our All-American diner experience.

For reservations at FATFIRE ALL AMERICAN DINING, call tel: 012-848 4094. Address: Lot G-73, Ground Floor, Mitsui Shopping Park, LaLaport BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, Kuala Lumpur

 

TASTES MEET TRADITIONS AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR

 

From Arabic mezze and Indian curries to Malay and Western specialities, tastes meet traditions at the Malam Cahaya Rembulan feast at Curate nightly from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. Available now until 9 April, Executive Chef Junious Dickerson and his team will cook up an East to West spread for for guests to share the joy of buka puasa (breaking of fast) meal with loved ones.

Several stalls proffering delicious Roast Lamb with Nasi Biryani, Pad Thai, Sup Ekor, Lontong, and Chicken Rice are laid out at the foyer.

Whet your appetite with cool starters such as Seafood On Ice: Slipper Lobsters, Oysters, Prawns, Scallops and Flower Crabs in addition to Assorted Sashimi.

Aside from Kerabu, we highly recommend the variety of Middle Eastern Mezze. Also notable are the mains: Cheese Sambousek, Kofta, Samaka Harra (fish) and Potato Kibbeh among others.

Notable options worth sampling includes Fried King Grouper with Assam Pedas and Torched Ginger Flower; Braised Lobster Diavolo with Fusilli; Nasi Kerabu with Century Egg; Javanese Fish/Beef Grilled in Banana Leaf with Kalamansi Lime and Sambal, Swedish Meatballs, Satay, Steamed Scallops with Glass Noodles, Curry Puffs, Sayur Lodeh, and Prawns with Sambal Belacan.

Scrumptious dessert range from Arabic sweets such as Turkish Delight and Baklava, to fusion treats like Teh Tarik and Durian Ice Cream, Churros, Tropical Fruits, Bubur Cha Cha, Kuih Kosui, Dodol, Kek Batik, Gulab Jamun and Om Ali.

Curate’s Malam Cahaya Rembulan — A Cultural Feast Through Traditions is priced at RM318+ per adult and RM159+ per child.

For reservations at Curate, call tel: 03-2382 8888 or visit

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