MIGF 2013 Menu @ Nook, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral

I am craving for Nook’s Sarawak Laksa when I blogged about this post. Last Friday evening, me and a few bloggers was invited to review the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival - MIGF 2013 Menu at the Nook, Aloft Kuala Lumpur. Well, it is One of A Kind Cuisine created by Chef Steven Seow.


MIGF 2013 Menu @ Nook, Aloft KL Sentral

Chef Steven Seow has takes the ideas from East Malaysia delicacies and jazzing up the menu with Aloft modern chic style. As we can see there are local favourites with an international gourmet twist to savour the Sabah and Sarawak treasures.  

We started with the Smoked Scallop Umai Sushi, Duck Confit with Pomegranate and Yoghurt Sphere. The fresh succulent scallop is lightly seasoned and smoked with lemongrass and wood to maintain its original taste. 

Smoked Scallop Umai Sushi, Duck Confit with Pomegranate and Yoghurt Sphere

Then followed by the duck confit topped with crispy duck skin and a yoghurt sphere with some drips of raspberry sauce. 

Villa Maria Chardonnay, New Zealand

The appetizer is paired with Villa Maria Chardonnay from New Zealand. This is very light and easy white wine to kick starts our palate. Wish I could have more crispy duck skin to go with the Chardonay.  

Sarawak Laksa with Organic Soba Noodle, Lobster & Abalone

Next we are ready and excited for Nook’s must try dish. Our first main course is Sarawak Laksa with Organic Soba Noodle, Lobster & Abalone. The set looks so luxury, the aroma of the freshly grilled lobsters tickles the smell senses while the thick, rich and spicy Sarawak Laksa soup kicks my taste bud. I like the modern twist of this course when Chef Steven uses Soba noodles instead of the usual yellow noodles. Well, it is healthier at the same time the Soba is easier to digest. There is some improvements in Nook’s Sarawak Laksa soup, it is now thicker, with more pepper kicks and flavorful. I think I added the soup twice and also the sambal. It just me bet I like spicy food. 

Laffe Blonde beer 

Well, the spicy Sarawak Laksa is so cleverly paired with Laffe Blonde beer to bring out the best of both. This is my first time trying Leffe Blonde smooth and the laksa soup taste better with the beer.    

Wagyu Beef Cheek Rendang with Farm Vegetables Achar Jelatah,
Tumeric Coconut Rice

Madfish, Shiraz, Australia

The second main course is the Wagyu Beef Cheek Rendang with Farm Vegetables Achar Jelatah, Tumeric Coconut Rice paired with Madfish, Shiraz red wine from Australia. 

Eight Treasures Ais Kacang

The dessert is a feast for eye and soul. The set menu ended with a sweet Eight Treasures Ais Kacang. It is served in a bowl and an array of fun filled locally infused syrup in syringes. 

The eight treasures is carefully prepared consists of jackfruit, sweet potato, sago, cendol, black jelly, blackberries, strawberries and blue berries. You might be curious about these colourful syringes. It comes with fun syrup such as yellow – orange + lemongrass; red – rose + strawberry; green – pandan + apple; brown – salted palm sugar and white – cornflakes creamer.

MIGF 2013 Set Menu @ Nook, Aloft KL Sentral

The set menu comes with coffee or tea. Well, the MIGF 2013 Nook Aloft KL Sentral 4 course set menu Go Strong & Wow that comes with wine pairing is RM280 per set.

Well, the light menu priced at RM160+ per person which comes without the Wagyu Beef Cheek Rendang with Farm Vegetables Achar Jelatah, Tumeric Coconut Rice from set listed above. The Go Strong menu – is the full menu, which is priced at RM180+ per person and the Go Strong menu is the full menu with wine and beer pairing is priced at RM280+ per person. The MIGF 2013 set menu is available through lunch and dinner and in both September and October 2013.

Nook is located at Level 1, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral and is open daily from 6am to 12am. For more information, please call +603 2723 1154 or email nook.03758@alofthotels.com. For more updates, you can also visit Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral Facebook Page and Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral Website.