Valentine’s Day Dining Guide 2009 Part I – The Luxe

    Read about 5 Restaurants in KL to Celebrate Valentine’s Day (2012 version) here!

    Valentine’s Day is here again. Do you always dread Valentine’s Day or do you enjoy and anticipate the gift you’ll be receiving and giving away? Regardless of how you feel about The Day, most of my (guy) friends are under immense pressure for being reminded thirty times by their partner to pick a romantic spot for dinner and to make the floral arrangement earlier so that the girls can receive the bouquet in front of their colleagues/school mates. SO guys, we certainly hope that this little dining guide would help.

    21

    21 Kitchen & Bar

    What (to have):

    Bar cum Restaurant. V-Day Set RM 150 ++ per couple/ala-carte

    Where (is it):

    20-1, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.

    Tel: 03 2142 0021

    Why (here):

    Locating at a superb location at Changkat Bukit Bintang, the spanking new Twentyone Kitchen and Bar offers a large varieties of dishes but the fusion cuisine clearly dominates, it is also a great place for a drink or two as you can see, the bar is heaving with bottles of alcohols.

    cafecafe

    Café Café

    What (to have):

    French. V-Day Set at RM170++ per person/ala-carte

    Where (is it):

    175, Jalan Maharajalela, 50150 Kuala Lumpur.

    Tel: 03-21458141

    Why (here):

    Stepping into Café Café, one leaves the mundate streets of Kuala Lumpur and is immediately enthralled by its lavish interior; magnificent Occident in this part of urban Orient.

    dubrovnik

    Dubrovnik

    What (to have):

    Eastern European/Mediterranean. V-Day Set RM170++ per couple/ala-carte

    Where (is it):

    J-0G-14, Solaris Mont Kiara, No.2, Jalan Solaris, Mont Kiara

    Tel: 03/62036780

    Why (here):

    Dubrovnik Restaurant offers an unforgettable Croatia experience in an easygoing and relaxed setting. Definitely not light on the pocket, but every dollar spent on the food and ambiance is worth while.

    elcerdo

    El Cerdo

    What (to have):

    Non Halal. V-Day Set TBA/ala-carte

    Where (is it):

    43 & 45, Changkat Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.

    Tel: 03-2145 0511

    Why (here):

    El Cerdo, (means the pig) used to nestle around Tengkat Tong Shin but was shifted nearby, at a walking distance I suppose to Changkat Bukit Bintang. From its exterior, you couldn’t tell it’s serving a rather exclusive meal, but the poshy interior laid down with dimly lit environment, sophisticated furnishings and most importantly the adornment with little piggy figures as well as piggy paintings to match with it.

    fukuya

    Fukuya

    What (to have):

    Japanese. V-Day Set RM200++ per person/ala-carte

    Where (is it):

    No 9 Jalan Delima, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.

    Tel: 03 2144 1022 / 1077

    Why (here):

    The layout of restaurant is created to bring back the reminiscent of a wealthy Japanese family home in the olden days complete with a courtyard surrounded by mock houses, and secret corridors. It is an absolute pleasurable experience of dining the genuine Japanese way.

    gobo

    Gobo Upstairs

    What (to have):

    Western. V-Day Set RM599++ per couple/ala-carte

    Where (is it):

    Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur

    Tel: 03-2332 9888

    Why (here):

    A quaint restaurant plopped amidst the busy KLCC area, Gobo Upstairs has the best food and excellent services for the most reasonable price; the total bill came less than RM 200 for a 3 course meal. 2 hours of parking is free upon validation for total bill above RM 250. However, for those who pay less than RM 250, you can park your car at Suria KLCC (RM 7 flat after 5 pm) and take a slow walk  instead of going into the hotel’s parking which charge a higher rate.

    kampachi

    Kampachi Japanese Restaurant

    What (to have):

    Japanese. V-Day Set at RM 360++ per person/ala-carte

    Where (is it):

    Hotel Equatorial, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.

    Tel: 03-21617777 extension 8444

    Why (here):

    With jet-fresh supplies of premium and fresh ingredients, one can be sure that they are getting what they paid for. Apart from that, service was impeccable because all the Japanese speaking staff in Kampachi is very well trained. If I have that extra cash to spare, Kampachi would be the first place that appears on my mind. If only…

    opus bistro

    Opus Bistro

    What (to have):

    Mediterranean Cuisine, Tapas and Wines. V-Day Set at RM 150++ per person/ala-carte

    Where (is it):

    67, Jalan Bangkung, Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.

    Tel:03-20924288

    Why (here):

    We’ll be coming back for sure! The atmosphere, food and staff are great! Price is quite reasonable too!

    sage

    Sage

    What (to have):

    Jap+French.Only V-Day Set @ RM 388 nett (per person) is available.

    Where (is it):

    The Residences Level 6, The Gardens, Mid Valley City.

    Tel: 03-22681328

    Why (here):

    It was a very satisfactory dinner, the starters and mains were beyond excellence while we think that we are going to give it a pass to the desserts the next time (wrong choices maybe, as other floggers raved about the desserts).We will definitely be going back and would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. Ooo yes, Sage is perfect for Valentine’s Day celebration and to impress your dates as well. Reservation is a must, unless you want to try your luck and get turn down.

    villa danieli

    Villa Danieli

    What (to have):

    Italian. V-Day Set at RM 168++ per person/ala-carte

    Where (is it):

    Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.

    Tel : 0327179922

    Why (here):

    Overall Villa Danieli is one of those authentic Italian restaurants that set itself apart from the rest. The food is always great, the wine selection is nice and the staff are very helpful and knowledgeable when it comes to recommending wine to pair with your food choices.

    vincenzo

    Vincenzo Ristorante Italiano

    What (to have):

    Italian. V-Day Set RM120++ per person/ala-carte

    Where (is it):

    One Bangsar, 63H Jalan Ara, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.

    Tel: 03-22871686.

    Why (here):

    Anyway. it’s the best place for dates or family gathering. The waiters are humourous and attentive.A tips to my noob guy friends: if you have meet this fantastic girl and you want to win her hearts, bring her here.

    xenri

    Xenri Japanese Restaurant

    What (to have):

    V-Day Set RM266++ per couple/ala-carte

    Where (is it):

    No. 20, Wisma Elken, Jalan 1/147C, Batu 5, Jalan Kelang Lama, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

    Tel: 03 77838118

    Why (here):

    Xenri is a great place to experience good Japanese food, in a seemingly Japanese atmosphere. Be it food, service or ambiance, it was all great Not so great thing would be the great hole burnt on our pocket but it was all worth it.

    yuzu

    Yuzu Japanese Restaurant

    What (to have):

    Japanese. V-Day Set TBA/ala-carte

    Where (is it):

    T236, 3rd Floor, The Gardens, Mid Valley City.

    Tel: 03 – 2284 7663

    Why (here):

    Though a meal at Yuzu can take a chunk out of the monthly entertainment budget, it is generally worth it for the excellent quality and ambiance. For something that is light on the pocket, one can always go for the set meal which can easily feed two. The wait staff is always friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about everything on the menu too. I wouldn’t mind returning to Yuzu for some quality Japanese food in the future.

    zipangu

    Zipangu Japanese Restaurant

    What (to have):

    Japanese.V-Day Set 250++ per person/ala-carte

    Where (is it):

    Shangri-la Hotel, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur

    Tel: 03-2032 2388

    Why (here):

    Polished wooden floor stretched out superiorly along with adornments of some customary Jap details and the faint lightings provided the contemporary and swanky ambiance.We were seated in a glass surrounded room, prettified by walls arranged with a wide variety of wines. Well-mannered staffs, good services and food was served at an unhurried pace.

    Stay Tune for Part II – The Budget

    Disclaimer:

    * The list was painstakingly compiled by the author of KampungboyCitygal. Please credit the source for any images/articles taken.

    * The list referred to only places that the authors have actually been to and compiled based on their personal preferences and opinions. For restaurants that we have been to, sans the blog posts, pictures were taken from other sources with link backs.

    * Price and quality might differ from the Big Day itself. Please dial to inquire about the menu before proceeding with reservations.

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