A gingerbread house decorates the dessert counter.
THE sight of a glistening 50kg Wagyu leg with Level 5 marbling on a buffet counter, can stop a person in his tracks.
This prime cut of beef, known for its exceptional marbling and tenderness, is just one of the many festive offerings for this Christmas season at Makan Kitchen, at Doubletree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur.
The culinary colossus before us with its promise of rich, juicy, and utterly decadent flavours, was certainly impressive in terms of sight and taste.
Tender, loving care went into its preparation – 24 hours of marination and brining, and six hours of slow roasting to achieve its exquisite texture and flavour, according to executive chef Gerald Chong.
Tiger prawns, snow crab, fresh water prawns, mussels and clams at the seafood counter.
Expectedly, the line to reach the Wagyu was long because the sous chef took some time to slice slivers of the tender meat.
Each slice was a melt-in-the-mouth moment delivering a pleasant sensory experience.
The month-long buffet is where timeless classics meet modern culinary creations infused with local flavours.
Besides the Wagyu diners can also expect air-flown seafood such as tiger prawns and jumbo prawns from Sabah, where Chong hails from.
“We will have air-dried beef, beef pastrami, charcuterie and sustainable Norwegian salmon as well as a lavish cheese tray at the buffet.
“Our grill station will include satay. There is Mediterranean cuisine and a lavish European dessert counter,” said Chong.
Other noteworthy dishes are the Prawn Cocktail Salad with Marinated Melon and Tobiko Crème Fraiche and Slow-Baked Lamb Neck with Mirepoix and Natural Jus.
Doubletree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur general manager and Malaysia central south area general manager Daniel Alcaraz said delicacies for the year-end season includes the eclectic offerings as well as the best of Malaysian cuisine.
From a high tea to dinner buffet, be prepared to savour dishes such as Charbroiled Giant Squid Stuffed Chicken Kashmiri Spices and Butter Sauce, Tandoori-Spiced King Prawns, Sour Cream Morello Cherry Trifle and Spiced Apple and Pear Tart.
The Seasonal Indulgence High Tea Buffet from Dec 1 to 29 from 12.30pm to 4pm (except on Christmas Day) is priced at RM148nett per adult and RM74nett per child.
Slow Roast Wagyu Beef Leg.
From Dec 1 to 30 from 6.30pm to 10pm (except for selected dates) the Festive Dinner Buffet is priced at RM168nett per adult and RM84nett per child.
The Hilton festive dinner buffet on Christmas Eve is priced at RM228nett per adult and RM114nett per child while the Christmas Day High Tea Buffet is priced at RM168nett per adult and RM84nett per child.
Makan Kitchen is offering exciting activities like the Christmas Race at Makan Kitchen, featuring a thrilling race simulator, or the Christmas Splash, offering diners complimentary access to the outdoor saltwater pool.
Children will be entertained with balloon sculptures and lively clown performances every weekend, adding to the joyful atmosphere.
After the festivities, ring in the New Year in style at Makan Kitchen’s New Year’s Eve dinner buffet on Dec 31.
Delicacies like Slow-Baked Angus Ribs, Oven-Roasted Australian Lamb Shoulder, Salt-Baked Estuary Barramundi and a choice of fresh sashimi including salmon, tuna and tako (fresh octopus) will be available.
Other standouts include Mud Crab Dum Briyani, Braised Australian Short Ribs in King Soy Sauce, and Stir-Fried Honey Marmite Prawn with Spring Onion.
Makan Kitchen’s New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet is priced at RM248 nett per adult and RM124 nett per child, and complimentary access to New Year Countdown at Axis Lounge with one alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage.
MAKAN KITCHEN,
Doubletree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur,
Level 11, The Intermark, 348, Jln Tun Razak, Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur.
(Tel: 03-2172 7272. Email KULDT_FBReservations@hilton.com or visit EatDrinkHilton.com)
This is the writer’s personal observation and not an endorsement by StarMetro.
