Joanna James
Fine dining is an art that food connoisseurs yearn to partake in. Such indulgences are served at some of the world's acclaimed dining establishments and KL is no stranger to housing some of these.
Considered the brainchild of American actor Robert De Niro, the Nobu chain of restaurants which retains a special place in the heart of Kuala Lumpur is renowned for its fantastic selection of sushi, sashimi and tempura offerings. The first of its kind in Southeast Asia, Nobu KL provides its guests with stunning views of the city skyline while escorting fine diners through its lavish setting of trendy wood furnished finishes and modern day décor. Fine dining in KL does not get any better than time spent here, for one would have the opportunity to taste in excess of 40 hot and cold dishes that unite simplistic Asian techniques with the exotic flavours of the South America. Pick and choose from chunks of tuna belly topped with wasabi sauce and caviar, better known as Toro Tartar or opt for a good helping of soy-lacquered yellowtail before settling down to toasting the night away with your favourite beverage in hand.
For all you steak fans out there, the Marble 8 Steakhouse which is located in Jalan Binjai, Kuala Lumpur City Centre which is a mere 10 minutes from Berjaya Times Square Hotel, would come across as an excellent way in which to tuck into some of the world's all-time favourite steaks. Open throughout the week during various hours of the day, the steakhouse presents its ardent followers with a choice of succulent cuts of Angus and Wagyu beef while its tranquil garden and indoor dining areas are a treat for food lovers wanting to absorb a truly one of a kind ambience. Views of the glorious Petronas Towers can be delighted in should you choose to be seated outside, whereas its indoor dining area arrives complete with wooden flooring and comfy leather sofas. Undoubtedly, pride of place on the restaurant's menu is given to the Diamantina Wagu beef steak, though its range of wet-aged beef which is known to retain more of its natural flavours, are definitely the dishes to be trying out.
Dedicated to classical Italian cuisine, Prego is an award winning Italian fine dining restaurant that is nestled in Bukit Bintang and is reputed as being one KL's most visited and treasured eateries going around these days. The stained glass ceiling lamps coupled with its polished dark wood tables exudes an air of modernity that most of its fellow dining places would find hard to surpass or better. Servers at the restaurant are well mannered, efficient and are well versed in the menu's cuisine offering diners valuable tips on what would be best for the night. Fine pastas grace its menu whilst the thought of enjoying ravioli filled with chunks of chicken and wood-fired Prego pizzas, are bound to work up an appetite at any time of the day.
In terms of fine dining restaurants in the city of Kuala Lumpur, visitors as well as locals can expect an extravagant affair through its outstanding range of eateries that knows no bounds when it comes to serving up gourmet delights from all corners of the globe. Vistas of the beautiful city are a value addition when dining either at the Cantaloupe or Strato which form part of the experience here at Troika. The former is a household name in the city should you be tempted into trying out a combination of Spanish, Italian and French cuisine, while the latter takes you on an adventure of a lifetime where the very best of Italy can be enjoyed in no uncertain manner.
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