Please refer to the V-Day Dining Guide 2010 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 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 variesties 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.
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
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.
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
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 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 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…
Max! Kitchen
What (to have):
Italian. Only the V-Day Set at Rm 120++ per person (5 course dinner + sparkling wine, 15% discount for early reservation) is available
Where (is it):
27 Tengkat Tong Shin, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03 – 2141 8115
Why (here):
Located at one of the refurbished pre-war terrace houses along Tengkat Tong Shin, Max! Kitchen is not too hard to be spotted (walking distance from my workplace!). Another plus point would be the quality of food has been verified by fellow floggers.
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!
Rakuzen
What (to have):
Japanese. V-Day Set TBA/ala-carte
Where (is it):
Block B, Lot 2A, Chulan Square, 92 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-21456200
Why (here):
Ambiance wise, Rakuzen has one of the most pleasant settings. The starter selection, sashimi selection and sushi selection was good but the same does not go to the skewered grilled item and tempura item.
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
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 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 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 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 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.
