Imported Mandarin fish is deep fried and served with a sweet-and-sour sauce. – Photos: LOW LAY PHON/The Star
FAMILY reunions and corporate gatherings are much looked forward to by the Chinese community at this time of year.
Shanghai restaurant in JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur presents a compelling set of menus to celebrate the lunar new year and foster bonds in the heart of the city.
Executive Chinese chef Wong Wing Yeuk, a Shanghai native, and his team have curated three set menus to choose from.
Our review selection started with yee sang made with our choice of ingredients such as salmon, lobster, jellyfish and abalone – the rich secret sauce that goes with it, sets it apart from others.
However, the highlights for this Chinese New Year were in the main courses, one of which was the Deep-fried Mandarin Fish with sweet and sour sauce.
Wong said the Mandarin fish was popular in China, and was imported from there specially for the festive season.
“The flesh is tender and fresh, and brings out the best flavour of the sauce.
Seasonal vegetables and waxed meat add flavour and texture to the fried rice.
“Another new item is the Crispy Rice Crust with Diced Chicken and Pine Nuts.
“The filling is commonly wrapped in rice paper wraps, but I wanted to try something different,” he said.
The collagen-rich Braised Spanish Pig Trotter with Sea Moss served last year is also on the menu.
Then, there is the Seasonal Vegetable with Crab Meat and Golden Mushroom.
For lap cheong lovers, there is the Traditional Rice with Chinese Waxed Meat and Vegetable in Casserole.
For dessert, Wong created a marriage of three ingredients, Sydney pear, wolfberries and longan, to a seal the meal.
Sweetened Sydney with Wolfberry and Dried Longans was served warm, with a subtle sweet taste and a hint of sourness.
The set menus, starting from RM350 per person, are available for lunch and dinner until Feb 5.
Home delivery and takeaway service are also available.
SHANGHAI, JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur, 183 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. (WhatsApp: 018-591 8537) Business hours: Noon to 2.30pm (Tuesday to Saturday) and 10.30am to 2.30pm (Sunday and public holidays), 6pm to 10pm (Tuesday to Sunday). Open for lunch and dinner on Jan 30.
This is the writer’s personal observation and not an endorsement by StarMetro.
