The rainbow vegetable terrine adds a burst of colour to the appetiser selection with its layers of roasted vegetables, cheese and vibrant greens.
Updated seasonal classics liven up holiday festivities
THIS Christmas, diners can look forward to a festive spread that brings zesty citrus notes to the traditional holiday feast, adding a refreshing spin to familiar favourites.
At The Living Room of The Westin Kuala Lumpur, orange-and-gold hues from its theme “Citrus Wonderland: A Clementine Christmas” set the mood for the flavours that await at the buffet table.
Beginning with an assortment of simple and classic appetisers, the Home-cured Salmon Gravlax offers a delicate, briny bite, while a selection of cold cuts and terrine options make for familiar festive staples.
Seasonal highlights include the buttery Pâté en Croûte, rustic Chicken Meatloaf and savoury Beef Bresaola before one digs into the mains.
Seafood lovers will appreciate the bounty of prawns, mud crabs, clams and black mussels on ice, while salads featuring hydroponic greens such as mesclun, baby spinach, and wild rocket provide a lighter and refreshing option.
Dressings like orange vinaigrette and lemon vinaigrette are also available, a nod to the citrus theme.
The spread includes slow-roasted steamship beef leg, spice-crusted lamb leg and orange-roasted chicken.
At the carving station, the 24-hour slow-roasted steamship beef leg takes centre stage.
Tender slices of beef are served alongside Yorkshire puddings, caramelised vegetables and sauces including natural jus and horseradish.
Other highlights include the orange-roasted whole chicken and the spice-crusted roasted lamb leg, which is rich and flavourful.
There is also the sticky barbecue beef ribs, and Salmon Coulibiac wrapped in golden flaky pastry which completes the line-up of hearty mains.
The display of artisan breads deserves special mention, with options such as walnut raisin baguette, stollen and traditional panettone.
For dessert, the festive citrus theme continues with a variety of indulgent creations.
Clementine Orange Chocolate Yule Log (top) and Buche Exotic Mango Log Cake (centre) are among the dessert choices.
The Buche Exotic Mango Passion Log Cake and Clementine Orange Chocolate Yule Log – both decadent – combine creamy sweetness with a refreshing tang.
The Apricot English Fruit Cake provides a spiced, fruity option, while the Carrot Pineapple Cake is a moist and fragrant treat.
Standing tall on the dessert table are whimsical centrepieces, including the orange-gold choux craquelin tower and the lemon madeleine tree.
Additional sweet delights include tangerine panna cotta, orange-spiced creme brulee, Christmas pudding and an assortment of festive pastries.
To add to the joyful atmosphere, carollers will fill the dining area with holiday tunes on Dec 24, 25 and 31.
The Christmas buffet dinner is priced at RM198nett per adult and RM99nett per child.
The option for free flow of soft drinks, house wine and draught beer is available for an additional RM60nett per person.
For celebrations at home, takeaway options include a roasted whole chicken with sides for RM168 and a roasted lamb leg for RM308.
THE LIVING ROOM, Level UG, 199, The Westin Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur (Tel: 03-2773 8015 or WhatsApp 012-305 1715). Business hours: 6am to 10pm.
This is the writer’s personal observation and is not an endorsement by StarMetro.
