FEAST OF FORTUNE AT HILTON PETALING JAYA

Book your Lunar New Year feast early at Toh Yuen, Hilton Petaling Jaya and enjoy an early bird offer of 25% off for groups of 10 persons and more. The Early Bird dining offer is valid until 15^th January 2025 so make your reservations soonest possible.

 

Taking centrestage will be Chef Dexter Lai’s signature Yee Sang variations with Abalone, Hokkaido Scallop, and Akemi Tuna Sashimi with Truffle Oil. With 19 years of experience, the chef’s Yee Sang creation hit the spot; the colourful salad stimulating the tastebuds with palate-pleasing balance of invigorating flavours.

Our platter of Yee Sang had scallop sashimi, cashews, candied peel, crispy fried fish skin and jackfruit strips included in the milieu of freshly shredded vegetables and pickles.

A requisite course in most Lunar New Year menu is the thick and smooth Braised Fish Maw Broth with Crab Meat and Dried Scallops. We relished every spoonful of its light viscosity and rich marine savouriness.

 

The subsequent Steamed Chicken with Cordyceps Mushroom Gravy proved winsome as we lapped up the nice, rich herbal-accented gravy alongside the fall-of-the-bone tender chicken pieces. 

 

Although a tinge salty for us, the Steamed Dragon Tiger Garoupa with Chopped Scallion and Garlic flaunted spot-on doneness. We relished the fleshy fish thoroughly thanks to the accompanying aromatics.

Sichuan peppercorn imbued zingy heat to the soya sauce slicked Wok-Fried Tiger Prawns with Sichuan Style Sauce. Chilli and spice fiends should find the crustaceans good for firing up their tastebuds.

We all hope fervently for happiness and all things prosperous as we feasted on the classic Braised Sea Cucumber with Shitake Mushroom and Seasonal Vegetables. The sauce was rich and tasty with fine strands of seamoss in it. 

Fried Glutinous Rice and Dried Oyster wrapped in Lotus Leaves left us replete. Another classic favourite to indulge in before dessert is served.

The finale of Chilled Honey Dew Puree with Pumpkin Konnyaku and Steamed Rice Cake with Grated Coconut and Red Bean Wagashi formed simple yet delightful offerings to conclude the celebratory menu.

Prices for the Golden Set we tried range from RM1,688 nett for 6 persons to RM2,888 nett for 10 persons. 

During the Chinese New Year celebration, Toh Yuen will also serve à la carte Dim Sum menu for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 am to 11 am (11 January - 9 February 2025), and Wednesday to Friday from 8 am to 11 am (29 - 31 January 2025).

For further enquiries or reservations, contact Toh Yuen, Hilton Petaling Jaya at tel: 03 7955 9122, via WhatsApp at +6016 216 0414, or email: PETHI_FB@hilton.com or visit eatdrinkhilton.com.

CREATIVITY RULES AT NEWLY REFRESHED TOH YUEN

Familiar yet fresh sums up the newly renovated Toh Yuen restaurant. Modern elegance with contemporary touches blends artfully with traditional accents of red and understated decorative elements to create a serene, sophisticated dining space.

 

With a seating capacity of 150 and four private dining rooms, Toh Yuen is ideal for casual and special outings.

Among the culinary gems awaiting diners is Roasted Peking Silver Hill London Duck (RM168 nett for half duck, RM268 nett whole duck). The Wagyu of ducks are meticulously roasted using a customised oven then carved tableside. Wrapped in delicate pancakes, the meltingly tender duck is accompanied by fresh cucumber strips, spring onions, and rich hoisin sauce; a delectable treat you’re unlikely to forget.

The remaining duck meat is then transformed into delicious Braised Shredded Duck with Ee Fu Noodle. Truffle oil adds a luxe touch to the silky noodles. Crisp cornets stuffed with duck meat and other dishes are available from the restaurant too.

For an overview of its dim sum repertoire, Toh Yuen offers a Dim Sum Lunch Set at RM99 nett per person. The culinary team puts a lot of efforts into creating exquisite morsels such as the goldfish-shape Steamed Cod Dumpling with Chicken Broth (so good I was tempted to lick the plate clean), Steamed Siew Mai with Hokkaido Scallop (an on-point showcase of bouncy-tender textures), and delicate Steamed Spinach Dumpling with Shrimp and Wolfberries (love the translucent skin yielding to a clean vegetal nuance touched with the fleeting sweetness of shrimp and wolfberries).

One of the show-stealers to gain two thumbs up is Baked Chicken Tart with Abalone. The flaky pastry encasing a mildly sweet-savoury chicken filling topped with mini abalone is memorable for its resemblance to char siu sou.

Even the soup course is levelled up with a mini pumpkin filled with Braised Crab Meat Broth with Scallop and Asparagus. Delicate flavours aplenty, with subtle crunch of the asparagus and supple-soft diced scallop bestowing textural interest.

Should you decide to go à la carte, we highly recommend sampling Toh Yuen’s signature offerings. Notable specialities such as Sweet and Sour Diced Chicken with Figs stood out for its enticing sauce and palate-pleasing fried chicken pieces paired with fresh sweet figs, and the supremely tender Stir-Fried Wagyu Beef with Porcini Mushrooms and Trio of Peppercorn.

Sweet with on-point doneness, the Steamed Pomfret with Pickled Red Chillies and Minced Ginger is divine. Kudos to the chef for the tantalising combination of robustly flavoured toppings.

The springy Golden Butter Prawns with Cashew Nuts appears par for the course. I’d wish the chef has given this offering a little twist, just to set it apart from the competition.  

It’s nice to conclude on a high with a distinct Egg Custard Pastry (deliciously flaky and custard-soft filling win every time). Even the Chilled Mango Puree with Sago and Pomelo finds favour with its just-nice sweetness.

Open daily from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm to 10 pm, reservations at Toh Yuen are highly recommended. 

To book a table or more information, contact Toh Yuen, Hilton Petaling Jaya at tel: 03 7955 9122 or WhatsApp 016 216 0414, or email PETHI_FB@hilton.com, or visit eatdrinkhilton.com.